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Find GoExploring guides to the best hiking, with practical context for choosing experiences worth the journey.

  • The Cascade in Yerevan, Armenia.

    Armenia in 10 days: monasteries, mountains and scenic roads

    Plan 10 days in Armenia from Yerevan to Garni, Tatev, Lake Sevan and Dilijan, with local food and mountain walks.

  • The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia.

    Bolivia in 12 days: salt flats, Andes and Lake Titicaca

    Plan a 12-day Bolivia itinerary through La Paz, Lake Titicaca and Uyuni, with time for altitude and the southwest lagoons.

  • Cotopaxi rises above Ecuador’s Andean grasslands.

    Ecuador in 10 days: the ultimate mainland adventure

    Plan a 10-day mainland Ecuador itinerary from Quito and Mindo to Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños and the Amazon foothills.

  • The crater lake and rocky rim of Santa Ana volcano in El Salvador.

    El Salvador in 10 days: volcanoes, surf and hidden gems

    Plan a 10-day El Salvador itinerary with Santa Ana volcano, Maya sites, coffee towns, waterfalls and Pacific surf.

  • Stone towers and mountain slopes around Ushguli in Upper Svaneti.

    Georgia in 12 days: the ultimate Caucasus adventure

    Plan a 12-day Georgia itinerary through Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Kutaisi and Svaneti, with mountain walks and village stays.

  • Yurt camp by Song-Kul in Kyrgyzstan.

    Kyrgyzstan in 10 days: mountains, yurts and alpine lakes

    Plan a 10-day Kyrgyzstan itinerary from Bishkek to Issyk-Kul, Karakol and Song-Kul, with mountain walks and yurt stays.

  • The Jesuit mission ruins at Trinidad, Paraguay.

    Paraguay in 10 days: an underrated South American journey

    Plan 10 days in Paraguay with Asunción, Ybytyruzú forest, Saltos del Monday and the Jesuit missions near Encarnación.

  • Mount Tatamailau rising above the Timor-Leste highlands.

    Timor-Leste in 10 days: reefs, islands and mountain trails

    Plan 10 days in Timor-Leste with Ataúro Island, Dili, coffee country and a sunrise walk up Mount Ramelau.

  • Tea-growing hills around Kotagala, the endpoint of Pekoe Trail Stage 6.

    Pekoe Trail day walks: Hanthana, Hatton or Ella?

    Compare three Pekoe Trail day walks near Kandy, Hatton and Ella, with official distances, difficulty ratings and advice on passes and return transfers.

  • A stone tower and village lane in Ushguli, Svaneti.

    Mestia to Ushguli trek: stages, guesthouses and river decisions

    Prepare for the Mestia to Ushguli trek in Svaneti, with a four-day stage outline, guesthouse planning, the Adishi river crossing and return transport.

  • Water-worn marble formations beside Lake General Carrera in Chilean Patagonia.

    Carretera Austral, Chile: choose your Patagonia road-trip route

    Plan a Carretera Austral road trip with Queulat, the Marble Caves and Cerro Castillo, choosing a manageable section and allowing for ferries and weather.

  • Old terraces at Sap Bani Khamis beside the Jebel Shams Balcony Walk in Oman.

    Hajar Mountains, Oman: Jebel Shams or Jabal Akhdar?

    Choose an Oman mountain route with Jebel Shams canyon walks, Jabal Akhdar village terraces and time around Nizwa and Misfat Al Abriyeen.

  • The white main keep of Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.

    Hyogo, Japan: Himeji Castle, Kinosaki Onsen and mountain walks

    Plan a Hyogo trip beyond a single day out: combine Himeji Castle, a Kinosaki Onsen stay and Takeda Castle ruins with realistic transport choices.

  • The columns of the Roman Temple in Évora.

    Évora and Alentejo: ancient stones, village walks and culture

    Plan an Évora and Alentejo stay with historic streets, Almendres megaliths and Monsaraz, plus European Capital of Culture 2027 information.

  • The ruined Northern Fort beside the Baltic Sea in Karosta, Liepāja.

    Liepāja and Kurzeme: Baltic coast, culture and Karosta walks

    Plan a Liepāja and Kurzeme trip with Baltic beach walks, Karosta history and Kuldīga, plus the official European Capital of Culture 2027 programme.

  • The Yukon River and footbridge at Miles Canyon near Whitehorse.

    Whitehorse and Yukon: river walks, canoe trips and local culture

    Choose outdoor experiences around Whitehorse, from Miles Canyon walks to guided canoe trips and First Nations cultural activities in Yukon.

  • Mount Tatamailau, also called Ramelau, rising above the Timor-Leste highlands.

    Timor-Leste travel guide: Ataúro reefs and highland walks

    Plan an adventure in Timor-Leste with Ataúro snorkelling, village stays and Mount Ramelau trekking, with time for boat and road connections.

  • Tea plantations around Haputale in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.

    Pekoe Trail, Sri Lanka: how to plan a tea-country walking trip

    Plan a Pekoe Trail walking trip in Sri Lanka: choose a highland base, compare day walks with linked stages and check passes and local access.

  • Stone steps inside Ajloun Castle in northern Jordan.

    Northern Jordan: Ajloun forests, Roman ruins and village walks

    Explore northern Jordan with Ajloun forest walks, Umm Qais and Jerash ruins, village food experiences and sections of the Jordan Trail.

  • Horses and herders on the summer pastures around Song-Kol in Kyrgyzstan.

    Bishkek and the Tien Shan: hikes, horse rides and yurt stays

    Choose a Kyrgyzstan adventure from Bishkek: compare Ala-Archa day hikes, Song-Kol yurt stays and longer mountain trips around Karakol.

  • Stone towers and mountain slopes around Ushguli in Upper Svaneti.

    Mestia and Upper Svaneti: tower villages and mountain walks

    Plan a trip to Mestia and Upper Svaneti, with Ushguli tower villages, Caucasus day hikes and advice on choosing a village-to-village trek.

  • Torrent Bay seen from the Abel Tasman Coast Track.

    Abel Tasman Coast Track: tides, huts and water taxis

    Choose between a day walk and the full Abel Tasman Coast Track, with the Awaroa tide crossing, overnight stays and water taxis in mind.

  • Fuego releasing an ash plume, seen from Acatenango.

    Acatenango overnight hike: camp, summit and Fuego views

    See what an overnight Acatenango climb involves, what to compare when choosing a tour, and how the summit and Fuego routes differ.

  • Lake Gjende seen from the rocky Besseggen ridge.

    Besseggen ridge hike: choose your direction and boat

    Plan the Besseggen ridge walk above Lake Gjende, compare both directions and fit the boat and parking shuttle into your day.

  • View of Lac Blanc and its surroundings.

    6 Best Hikes in France

    Find six hikes in France, including Lac Blanc, Verdon Gorge, Gavarnie, Puy de Dôme, the GR20 and Cap Fréhel, with practical route advice.

  • Mount Bromo and its volcanic landscape at sunrise in East Java, Indonesia.

    6 Best Hikes in Indonesia

    Walk Indonesia’s rice terraces, highland villages and volcanic trails at Jatiluwih, Wae Rebo, Gunung Tujuh, Sikunir, Papandayan and Nglanggeran.

  • View of Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

    6 Best Hikes in Italy

    Compare six hikes in Italy: Tre Cime, Alta Via 1, the Path of the Gods, Portofino, Gorropu and Gran Paradiso, with access advice and map links.

  • The narrow path of the Cares Trail cut into the cliffs of Picos de Europa.

    6 Best Hikes in Spain

    Explore six hikes in Spain, from Ordesa and the Cares Gorge to Peñalara, Sant Maurici, Menorca and Garajonay, with access tips and map links.

  • Limestone karsts rise from Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park, Thailand.

    6 Best Hikes in Thailand

    Plan hikes in Thailand at Phu Chi Fa, Phu Kradueng, Dragon Crest, Doi Inthanon and Khao Sok, with guide requirements and access advice.

  • A section of the Lycian Way above the Mediterranean coast.

    6 Best Hikes in Türkiye

    Choose hikes in Türkiye: the Lycian Way, Ihlara, Rose and Red valleys, Kaçkar, Latmos and Nemrut, with route comparisons and access advice.

  • Mount Bromo and Mount Semeru at sunrise.

    Mount Bromo at sunrise: viewpoints and the crater walk

    Compare sunrise viewpoints above Mount Bromo with the walk across the Sea of Sand, and see what to check when choosing a tour.

  • Caminito del Rey walkways attached to the cliffs above the gorge.

    Caminito del Rey: tickets, route and transport from Málaga

    Plan the one-way Caminito del Rey walk from the northern entrance to El Chorro, choose a ticket and arrange transport from Málaga.

  • View of Caín de Valdeón — Ruta del Cares trail end.

    Cares Gorge hike: route options, return walk and closures

    Plan the Cares Gorge walk between Poncebos and Caín, compare one-way and return options, and check the current bridge closure.

  • Trail 502 climbs through terraced vineyards between Manarola and Volastra.

    Cinque Terre hiking: coastal trails, cards and trains

    Explore the Cinque Terre trails, compare the Trekking and Treno cards, and plan your walk around current trail closures and train connections.

  • Creux du Van rock amphitheatre.

    Hike to Creux du Van from Noiraigue: the route to Switzerland’s rocky amphitheatre

    Climb from Noiraigue to the dramatic limestone cliffs of Creux du Van, with route context for the 14 Contours and the full circuit.

  • View of Faro de Favàritx.

    Es Grau to Favàritx walk: Camí de Cavalls route and return

    Plan the Camí de Cavalls stage from Es Grau to Favàritx, with route distance, coastal exposure and a practical return-transport checklist.

  • Oia on the edge of Santorini's caldera.

    Fira to Oia hike: choose your direction and return

    Walk Santorini’s caldera from Fira to Oia, choose where to start and finish, and plan your bus or taxi back.

  • A path passes beneath red torii gateways at Fushimi Inari in Kyoto.

    Fushimi Inari hike: from Kyoto’s torii gates to Ichinomine

    Walk beyond Fushimi Inari’s famous torii gates, climb the sacred mountain trail and decide whether to continue to Ichinomine.

  • Gornergrat railway and Matterhorn landscape.

    Gornergrat Railway and Riffelsee: a mountain day from Zermatt

    Ride from Zermatt to Gornergrat for Matterhorn and glacier views, then decide whether to add the walk from Rotenboden to Riffelsee.

  • Stone steps on the forest trail to Jomon Sugi, Yakushima.

    Jomon Sugi hike on Yakushima: trail, shuttle and timing

    Walk the forest railway and mountain trail to Jomon Sugi, and plan around the full-day hike and Arakawa shuttle.

  • Kawah Ijen crater lake and volcanic rim in East Java.

    Kawah Ijen hike: crater rim and the blue fire

    Climb from Paltuding to Kawah Ijen’s crater rim, learn how the blue-fire route differs and check current access before booking.

  • A stone-paved path winds through forest on the Kumano Kodo in Japan.

    Kumano Kodo Nakahechi: day walk or multi-day pilgrimage?

    Choose a first Nakahechi walk on the Kumano Kodo, compare short sections with a multi-day route and plan accommodation, buses and luggage.

  • The historic post town of Magome along the Nakasendō in Japan at dusk.

    Walk the Nakasendō from Magome to Tsumago

    Follow an atmospheric stretch of Japan’s old Nakasendō through forest and post towns, with a simple overview of the route, transport and luggage forwarding.

  • A torii gate marks the summit trail on Mount Fuji.

    Mount Fuji: Yoshida or Fujinomiya Trail for a first climb?

    Choose between Mount Fuji’s Yoshida and Fujinomiya trails, check the climbing season and organize route-specific entry rules, huts and transport.

  • View of Cascada de la Cola de Caballo.

    Hike through Ordesa Valley to Cola de Caballo

    Follow the Arazas River past waterfalls and forest to Cola de Caballo, with a clear overview of the valley route and seasonal access from Torla.

  • The rugged high mountains around Pico Ruivo in Madeira.

    Pico Ruivo hike: PR 1 or PR 1.2 from Achada do Teixeira?

    Compare Madeira’s PR 1 traverse with the PR 1.2 return hike to Pico Ruivo, including reservations, transport and mountain conditions.

  • Preikestolen plateau.

    Hike to Preikestolen from Stavanger

    Climb to Norway’s famous Pulpit Rock for sweeping Lysefjord views, with a simple guide to the trail and transport from Stavanger.

  • Pale blue water flows over rocks through the forest at Río Celeste.

    Hike to Río Celeste’s blue waterfall

    Walk through Tenorio Volcano National Park to the vivid blue Río Celeste waterfall, with a quick guide to entry and the trail.

  • Sunrise from Roys Peak above Lake Wānaka.

    Roys Peak Track: summit hike and seasonal closure

    Climb above Lake Wānaka for sweeping views of the Southern Alps, and learn how the summit differs from the famous Roys Peak viewpoint.

  • Narrow rocky passage inside Samaria Gorge in Crete.

    Samaria Gorge hike: the full crossing and ferry return

    Walk through one of Crete’s most spectacular gorges to the coast at Agia Roumeli, and understand how the ferry fits into the journey.

  • View of Estany de Sant Maurici — dam area.

    Sant Maurici lake: walk from Prat de Pierró or take a taxi?

    Compare walking to Estany de Sant Maurici on the Ruta de l’Isard with park taxi access, including trailhead planning and time for the return.

  • Turquoise pools surrounded by tropical forest at Semuc Champey in Guatemala.

    Semuc Champey: turquoise pools above a hidden river

    Explore Semuc Champey’s forest viewpoint and turquoise pools, a natural limestone bridge above the Cahabón River in Guatemala.

  • Stone walls and towers of Sintra’s Moorish Castle above the wooded hillside.

    Walk to Sintra’s Moorish Castle above the forested hills

    Climb through Sintra’s hills to the Moorish Castle, where ancient stone walls overlook the town, Pena Palace and the Atlantic beyond.

  • The summit cone of Teide above rough volcanic rock in Tenerife.

    Reach the summit of Teide: permits and cable-car planning

    Stand on Spain’s highest peak above Tenerife’s volcanic landscape. Learn how the Teide summit permit and cable car fit together.

  • Emerald Lakes on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

    Walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing through New Zealand’s volcanic heart

    Cross Tongariro’s volcanic landscape past Red Crater and the Emerald Lakes, with a clear guide to the one-way shuttle, booking and seasons.

  • Trolltunga rock formation.

    Trolltunga hike: choose between the P2 and P3 starting points

    Trek above Lake Ringedalsvatnet to Norway’s famous Troll’s Tongue, and compare the longer P2 route with the P3 high trailhead.

  • Rocky walls inside the Gran Cono crater of Vesuvius.

    Hike to the crater of Mount Vesuvius

    Climb the Gran Cono trail to the edge of Vesuvius, where volcanic slopes open to views across the Bay of Naples.

  • Upper Joffre Lake beneath the Coast Mountains in British Columbia.

    12 Best Hikes in Canada, from Alpine Lakes to Arctic Tundra

    Plan Canada's best hikes, from glacier-fed lakes and coastal headlands to prairie ridges and remote northern routes.

  • Picacho del Diablo mountain in Baja California.

    14 Best Hikes in Mexico, from Volcanoes to Desert Trails

    Find the best hikes in Mexico, from high volcano summits and Baja desert routes to forest waterfalls and Oaxaca’s mountain communities.

  • A waterfall on the hiking trail through Akchour in Morocco's Rif Mountains.

    12 Best Hikes in Morocco, from the Rif to the High Atlas

    Plan Morocco hikes through the Rif, High Atlas and Anti-Atlas, from waterfall walks to demanding summit routes.

  • Himalayan mountain scenery along the Everest Base Camp route in Nepal.

    18 Best Hikes in Nepal, from Himalayan Passes to Hilltop Shrines

    Find Nepal’s best hikes, from Everest and Annapurna routes to remote lake trails, ridge walks and sacred hilltop paths.

  • Batad Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Ifugao.

    10 Best Hikes in the Philippines, from Rice Terraces to Volcanoes

    Find the best hikes in the Philippines, from Mount Pulag and Mount Apo to Batad’s rice terraces, Sagada trails and Camiguin’s volcanic peaks.

  • Table Mountain rises above Cape Town and the Atlantic coast.

    15 Best Hikes in South Africa, from Drakensberg Peaks to Coastal Trails

    Compare South Africa’s best hikes, including Table Mountain, the Drakensberg, Cederberg sandstone and multi-day coastal trails.

  • Laguna Amarilla beneath the jagged peaks of El Altar in Ecuador.

    10 Best Hikes in Ecuador, from Volcanoes to Cloud Forest

    Compare Ecuador's best hikes across crater rims, high volcanoes, páramo, cloud forest and the Galápagos Islands.

  • Mountain terrain along Iceland's Fimmvörðuháls route toward Thorsmork.

    10 Best Hikes in Iceland, from Highland Treks to Coastal Trails

    Compare Iceland's best hikes across colorful highlands, volcanic passes, remote fjords, glacier viewpoints and dramatic coasts.

  • A trail crossing high alpine terrain in Peru's Cordillera Huayhuash.

    10 Best Hikes in Peru, from Inca Trails to High Andes

    Compare Peru's best hikes across the Cordillera Blanca, Huayhuash, Cusco, Colca Canyon and remote archaeological landscapes.

  • Limestone cliffs and blue Atlantic water along Portugal's Seven Hanging Valleys trail.

    10 Best Hikes in Portugal, from Atlantic Cliffs to Island Peaks

    Compare Portugal's best hikes across Madeira, the Azores, Atlantic coastal trails, the Algarve and mainland mountain landscapes.

  • A view across the rugged Julian Alps from Mount Mangart in Slovenia.

    10 Best Hikes in Slovenia, from Alpine Peaks to the Adriatic

    Compare Slovenia's best hikes across the Julian Alps, Soča Valley, mountain pastures, long-distance trails and Karst landscapes.

  • Forested mountains surrounding the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage landscape in Japan.

    10 Best Ancient Trails and Pilgrimage Walks in Japan

    Walk Japan's best ancient trails and pilgrimage routes through sacred mountains, post towns, forests and coastal landscapes.

  • Hikers crossing the rocky Valbona Pass in the Albanian Alps.

    10 Best Hikes in Albania, from the Alps to the Riviera

    Compare Albania's best hikes through the Accursed Mountains, remote valleys, coastal paths and rugged national parks.

  • Hikers descending a mountain trail toward Lake Atitlan in Guatemala.

    10 Best Hikes in Guatemala, from Volcanoes to Jungle Trails

    Explore Guatemala's best hikes across volcanoes, highland ridges, crater lakes, cloud forest and jungle landscapes.

  • The stone-paved Nakasendō trail through cedar forest between Magome and Tsumago.

    20 Best Hikes in Japan, from Sacred Trails to Alpine Peaks

    Explore Japan's best hikes across sacred mountains, volcanic peaks, ancient roads, subtropical forest and dramatic coastline.

  • The crater lake and rocky rim of Santa Ana volcano in El Salvador.

    10 Best Volcano Hikes in El Salvador

    Compare El Salvador's best volcano hikes for crater lakes, panoramic summits, cloud forest and volcanic landscapes.

  • Mountain ridges and high-altitude vegetation in El Cocuy, Colombia.

    9 Best Hikes in Colombia

    Explore Colombia's best hikes through Andean peaks, cloud forest, Caribbean coastline and ancient cultural landscapes.

  • Mountain ridges seen from Cerro Chirripó in Costa Rica.

    12 Best Hikes in Costa Rica for Real Exploration

    Find the best hikes in Costa Rica, from cloud forest and volcanic trails to rainforest coastlines and the summit of Cerro Chirripó.