By the glass · HIKING & TREKKING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 hiking & trekking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
Take a 10 to 11 hour day trip from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls. You will hike through olive groves, visit an argan oil cooperative, see Barbary macaques, ride a small boat near the falls, and eat lunch with a view. Guides such as Youssef, Hachimi, and Mohamed Boufarma are praised for patience and local insight.
“Our tour guide was very organised and kind ! Experience was amazing !”
Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls in an air-conditioned minibus, then walk steep trails with a local guide and take a short boat ride near the falls. Guides may speak English, French, Spanish, or Arabic. Lunch is optional and not included. Allow about 10 hours.
“Our tour guide was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The falls were spectacular. The trip was well worth the price. Highly recommend.”
Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls for a scenic walk with a local guide, monkey photos, lunch overlooking the cascades, and an optional boat ride beneath the falls. Guides such as Hamid, known as Tarzan, are praised for humor, languages, and family-friendly help.
“Very good! Love the trip and the experience over all. The guide tour (Hamid Tarzan) was amazing!!!”
Leave Marrakech for the 110-meter Ouzoud Waterfalls in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off. Expect a long road day, a walk on uneven ground, optional local guide and boat ride fees, restaurants with waterfall views, and monkeys near the trail.
“Un esperienza da provare se si ama la natura, la cosa migliore è stata vedere le scimmie nel loro habitat, qualcosa di davvero bello”
From Catania, ride to Etna Park with a multilingual guide such as Lorenzo, Carmelo, or Tommaso. Walk among extinct craters, explore Grotta Lunga with helmet and lamp, then taste Etna honey, olive oil, wines, and liqueurs. Optional cable-car and 4x4 upgrades cost extra.
“Our first day in Sicily was a food tour with Kate, and it completely changed how we experienced the island. She's warm, genuinely friendly, and makes you feel like you're exploring with a close friend. Her passion for Palermo is contagious – you can't help but be excited about everything she shows you. This wasn't just about tasting amazing food. Kate helped us understand the city's soul and made us feel truly welcome. By the end of the tour, we didn't feel like tourists anymore. If you're visiting Sicily, do this tour. Kate will make sure your trip starts off perfectly. To Kate: We love you! Thank you for an…”
Spend 8.5 hours beyond Prague with guides such as Jan or Petr. Hike 3.5 km through Prachov Rocks, eat lunch in a 14th-century castle, then taste local lager, dark beer, and IPA at a small brewery or monk-carved beer cavern.
“Jan was a great tour guide. He has deep insight into the Czech culture and natural setting. He provided a comfortable and fun trip to the countryside of the Czech Republic.”
Walk about 9 kilometers through La Geria with guides such as Raquel or José, learning how farmers turned ash-covered ground into vineyards. Climb toward one of Lanzarote’s highest points, then finish at Bodega Rubicón with Malvasia wine, bread, cheese, and a short bodega visit.
“Rachel was a very welcoming guide,from the moment she picked us up to dropping us off. The trip is interesting learning about how grapes are grown on the island, Rachel was very informative. Nice little touch by supplying water and snacks to take ,and then a good easy hike . A glass of wine ,with cheese and bread at the winery,then a little tour . Would recommend this trip ,and now we understand why wine is expensive here on the island compared to mainland. well done Rachel 100%”
Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls in a small group, with a French, English, or Arabic-speaking driver, a local guided walk, and a boat ride beneath the falls. Guides such as Khalid, Imad, and Younes explain the area, while four hours at the falls allow time for photos, lunch, and free exploration.
“Imad was a very good guide and we had a great time at the waterfalls. Also Sa3id was an excellent driver, very kind and helpful. I just loved this tour, I strongly recommend it!”
Join naturalist guides Renato or Antonio for a six-hour Etna adventure from Catania. Ride historic rural tracks, walk around Silvestri Craters and lava fields, view Valle del Bove, then share Etna wine and Sicilian snacks at sunset. The walks are easy, but closed shoes and warm layers are essential.
“esterday, September 25th, my girlfriend and I joined a small group tour on Mount Etna with our guide, Renato. He was absolutely fantastic – friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great stories about the volcano and the surrounding area. Renato showed us so many interesting spots and explained a lot about the history and nature of Etna in a way that was both fun and engaging. The sunset from the mountain was truly beautiful and made the experience even more special. To top it all off, Renato surprised us with delicious local snacks and excellent wine, which gave the whole evening the warm feeling of a family gathering.”
Meet your guide at Siena station for an easy 7 to 8 kilometer walk along the Via Francigena. Guides such as Keko, Giovanni, Francesco, and Alessia explain local history, plants, and rural life before a two-wine tasting in Monteriggioni. Return independently with the included ticket.
“Great hike. Our guide, Giovani was was well prepared and very knowledgeable. Easy hike. No special gear required except hiking shoes or runners. Pilgrim's trail is very engaging. Wine tasting was excellent. Well worth the money”
Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls with an English, French, or Arabic-speaking guide. Walk mountain paths, spot Barbary macaques, ride beneath the falls, and enjoy a Berber lunch with waterfall views. Guides such as Junes, Fadil, and Mezhour have helped make this a friendly, informative day out.
“it's a long drive from Marakesh but we'll worth it once you see the waterfall! Local people so nice - we lots of fresh juice and our meal was really good value for money lots of Monkeys all the way through highlight was the boat ride under the waterfall”
Spend about 8.5 hours traveling from Anchorage to Matanuska Glacier, where a professional guide leads you across blue ice, crevasses, and uneven glacial ground. Crampons and snow pants are provided. The day also includes Glenn Highway scenery, a Palmer stop, and a brief local honey and wine visit.
“The glacier was AMAZING! The crew at glacier that guides you were super nice and basically rockstars. I will say, the drive there is pretty tough. It’s a lot of winding, beat up bumpy roads, and if your driver hits those turns going too fast then slams on the breaks like we had, bring some Dramamine…but she was very nice! The shop for the local honey and wine tasting is a cool little place. Not a true tasting but worth the stop! We didn’t get to try the wine, but the honey was really good and the woman making the coffee was very sweet. This glacier hike is a once…”
Leave Marrakech around 8am for Ouzoud Waterfalls, where guides such as Hamid Tarzan lead you through olive-shaded mountain paths. Add a boat ride beneath the falls, see Barbary macaques, and eat lunch with a view. The $14 price covers transport and a driver, but lunch and drinks cost extra.
“Hamid Tarzan è stato molto simpatico e davvero divertente. ha reso la giornata davvero divertente. peccato per il tempo, ma purtroppo lui non può fare nulla. luì è stato veramente disponibile e ci ha portato a mangiare in un posto a 13euro. l'attrazione, se non piacciono le scimmie, è pressoché inutile. il bello è solo vedere le scimmie e stare a contatto con loro. la consiglio vivamente”
Travel from Marrakech in a 17-seat air-conditioned minibus to Ouzoud Waterfalls, then walk from the upper viewpoints toward the falls, meet Barbary monkeys, and take an optional boat ride. Driver-guides speak English, French, Spanish, or Arabic. Lunch, local guide, and boat fee cost extra.
“It's not a hike, but a walk around the falls. Really beautiful landscapes, but it's a pretty touristy spot. You can easily walk around on your own, the path is really easy to access. The boat is a great option for cooling off. Otherwise, not much to see. Meal 130dhr imposed but quality. The 40 "wild" monkeys remaining on the estate are very popular with the guides but amuse the children. Super friendly guide and pro driver Reco: Don't give anything other than peanuts to the monkeys. They're dying... and stop throwing plastic packaging in nature! Thanks for our planet Earth”
Travel from Siracusa to Etna’s southern slopes for a guided volcanic trek, lava-cave visit, and Sicilian tasting at a local winery. Groups are limited to eight, with English or Italian guides such as Francesco and Corrado, plus transport, gear, wine, and local products included.
“The trip to Etna was great. We took the funivia up to 2500m and hiked there. Great views and landscape. Highly recommended”
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