Our Top 7 Hiking & Trekking, Worldwide

1.Rainforest Hike and Waterfall Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · from $66Our pick

Review of St Lucia’s rainforest safari, with a 4x4 ride, fruit tasting, short stream crossing hike, and swim at Venus Estate Waterfall.

“Dee & her team were amazing. Mr. Branch did a great job of leading us through the rain forest to the waterfall. Dee saw I was traveling alone & offered to take pictures of me in the waterfall. Very thoughtful. The stop for roadsiagain! made me appreciate the work the islanders do to make life in St. Lucia amazing. Thanks again!”

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2.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Review of Howth Safari Hiking Tour, a scenic 10 km coastal walk from Dublin with scones, sea caves, local stories, and expert guides.

“The guide Paul was excellent in his knowledge of the area and flexible in making sure I got the best hike for me. This Coastal Hike gave me a good insight into Ireland and some of it's people. I was truly impressed!”

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3.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $2,600

A practical review of Uganda’s 3-day gorilla trek, with Bwindi hiking, Batwa culture, Lake Bunyonyi, costs, roads, and booking advice.

“We are about to wrap up an incredible 3-day journey with Dav Safaris, and what an experience it has been! From the awe-inspiring Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi, to peaceful canoeing on the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, and finally a memorable lunRead more”

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4.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $3,598

Review of an 8-day Uganda safari with rhinos, Murchison Falls, chimps, gorillas, game drives, boat trips, and Lake Bunyonyi.

“From the very first communication with this tour company to the guide and the activities, everything was excellent. We did a 9 day custom tour and trekked to see the golden monkeys, Gorillas, chimps, and rhinos. The 2 boat trips we did werRead more”

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5.Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $60Best value

Review of a private Sigiriya climb and Minneriya or Kaudulla safari from Anuradhapura, with costs, timing, wildlife, and practical tips.

“It was a great day and Kumaran was great at showing us the nearby sights and attractions. We didn't get to see Minneriya national park on the day, so went to Kaudulla park instead which was still great, and he took good care on the trip!”

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6.4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $2,450

Review of a 4-day Uganda safari with gorilla trekking, Queen Elizabeth wildlife, Lake Bunyonyi, private transport, and practical booking advice.

“Big thanks to Audence (Odin) aka "The King of Asgard" for making our first trip to Rwanda and Uganda as memorable as it could be. Odin was a friendly, helpful and well informed guide/tracker who made our safari trips so much more entertainRead more”

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7.2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,780

Review of a 2-day Uganda gorilla trek from Kigali, with permits, transfers, meals, guides, costs, camping, and practical advice.

“I had three days in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Kisoro District courtesy of Bamboo Ecotours and the Ugandan Wildlife Authority. I stayed at Rushaga Lodge. Lovely food, comfortable lodgings and friendly atmosphere with great views.”

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