By the glass · HIKING & TREKKING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 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.”
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”
Pick a bottle and see where it is poured properly.
