15 Hikes & Nature Walks Worth Booking

1.Sunset Camel Trekking with Falcon Show & VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · from $70Our pick

Spend about six hours in Dubai’s desert with hotel pickup, a 45-minute camel ride, sunset coffee and dates, a Bedouin-style camp, BBQ dinner, henna, shows, and possible falcon encounters. Guides such as Ashraf, Nasir, and Qurban are praised for friendly, attentive service.

“Our guide, Iqbal was the best! He made sure we had the best time from start to finish. We loved the dune bashing, the camel riding at sunset, the meet-and-greet with a falcon, and the BBQ feast at the end of the evening. We booked this activity at the last minute, and we are so glad we did.”

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2.Camel Ride and Flamingo Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 371 reviews · from $19Best value

Ride a calm camel through forest, river, dunes, and coastal paths near Agadir for roughly 1 to 2 hours. Your guide leads the group, takes photos, and serves mint tea and biscuits afterward. Flamingos may appear across the Souss River, but sightings are distant and not guaranteed.

“Had a lovely time!! No complaints, I would definitely recommend all too book this activity. Smooth transportation pick up and drop off with no hassle😁”

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3.Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Birdwatching Waterfalls and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $189

Spend about 10 hours with guides Kathy or Pato exploring Pululahua, San Tadeo bird feeders, Mindo’s butterfly farm, Nambillo waterfalls, and a chocolate workshop. This private Quito tour includes transport, guides, and entry fees, but not lunch.

“I had an amazing time with Kathy having stimulating conversations and seeing so many colourful birds in one day, including some that are hard to spot. The butterfly farm was cool too, although hummingbirds are definitely my favourites. Lunch was so delicious I polished the plates. Highly recommend the tour and Kathy as your guide”

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4.Private Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Join Ryan of Birding Man Wildlife Tours for a private, nine-hour hike from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park. Travel by Jeep Wrangler, search for mountain birds and mammals, and enjoy water, snacks, and a picnic lunch. Your group of up to four gets a flexible, personal day in the park.

“This is an amazing tour! Ryan is a superb guide - knowledgeable, engaging and passionate about his field. He tailored the tour to our interests and showed us so many fabulous sights. Each tour will be different, and I am excited to discover what wonders await me the next time I visit Denver and take a tour with Ryan.”

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5.Trekking, wineries, birdwatching, local gastronomy, etc.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $809

Build a six-hour private Tenerife experience around your interests, from north-island volcanoes and Teide geology to birdwatching, wineries, trekking, or local food. Felix, Felipe, and vulcanologist David Calvo have led related outings, with the final route and price confirmed after booking.

“Una actividad totalmente recomendable para aquellas personas interesadas en la avifauna de la isla. Recorrimos varios puntos del norte de Tenerife y observamos algunos de los "bichos" (con cariño) más característicos. Nos llevamos un graRead more”

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6.Small Tour (8 ppl) Phillip Island Hike & Penguin Parade Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $200

Spend 12 hours with up to eight people exploring Phillip Island. Hike the 6.8km Cape Woolamai circuit, visit the Koala Conservation Reserve and Nobbies, then watch little penguins return from the sea. Guides such as Shane and Michael add local insight. Lunch is not included, so budget about $25.

“A very full day covering several enjoyable experiences culminating with the amazing Penguin Parade. Shane is an excellent and knowledgable guide.”

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7.Puerto Natales: Cerro Benitez Half-Day Hike with Condors

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews

Join Bernardo or Maria for a private half-day hike from Puerto Natales to Cerro Benitez. Walk for about 3.5 hours, look for Andean condors, enjoy Lake Sofia views, and learn about local plants and wildlife at a pace suited to your group.

“Really nice guides. Beautiful views and saw lots of Condors!”

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8.Mount Doi Inthanon Hiking & Bird Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $152

Leave Chiang Mai at 5:00 am for Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest summit. Bird guides such as Joe or Ming search for rare species, then a Karen local guide leads a 1.5-hour forest walk past rice fields, flowers, a waterfall, and traditional coffee.

“You start early and get to Doi Inthanon and birdwatch at two different spots with Joe, who is knowledgeable about birds. Then you go on a really beautiful hike with a local guide, passing by a beautiful waterfall. At the end, you get a local, fresh Read more”

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9.Whales & Humboldt Penguins: Chañaral or Damas island hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 10 hours · from $280

From La Serena, follow Chile’s dry northern coast to Punta de Choros. Cruise around Choros and Damas islands for chances to see whales, dolphins, penguins, sea lions, otters, and seabirds, then walk on Isla Damas. Christopher, Martin, or another bilingual guide leads the day.

“Our driver (Christopher) was amazing, the scenery and wildlife along the driver were incredibly, and the actual whale watching experience was mind blowing.”

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10.From Antigua Guatemala: Birdwatching and Scenic Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95

Join Monica or another bilingual guide from Antigua for a 210-minute birdwatching and hiking trip at Finca El Pilar. Use provided binoculars to seek hummingbirds, motmots, quail, toucanets, and trogons, then climb forest trails toward volcano views. Expect stairs and a solid workout.

“Absolutely loved this tour, this spot is such a hidden gem that I hadn’t seen mention by other travelers, blogs, etc. If you love nature (and a nice workout lol) you will love this tour. Monica was a fantastic guide and helped me spot so many different birds. I had a great time and highly recommend”

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11.Birding Hike: Day Birdwatching in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $220

Spend 4 to 9 hours birdwatching around Kathmandu with a private guide and transport. Routes may include Shivapuri, Phulchoki, Nagarjun, or nearby forests. Look for Nepal’s only endemic bird, the Spiny Babbler, while adding temples, valley views, and local life to your day.

“We have booked birding tours on international trips and this is the best one so far! The birds were amazing and spectacular! Such diversity! Our guide, Krishna, had tremendous experience and expertise in finding and identifying the biRead more”

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12.Guided Birdwatching Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $169

Meet early in Cancún or Isla Mujeres, then follow a local guide through the Ruta de los Cenotes jungle. You will spend about three hours watching for native and migratory birds, with coffee, fruit, snacks, water, and soft drinks included. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“Birding with Carlos was great! We saw many species & Carlos was nothing but helpful, knowledgeable & enthusiastic. This tour couldn’t have been better.”

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13.Salento: hike to learn about Birds

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $60

Meet guide Jorge at Brunch de Salento, learn local bird basics over breakfast, then hike for about three hours with included binoculars. Search for Andean Motmots, tanagers, flycatchers, and hummingbirds in a group of no more than eight, with English, Spanish, or French guiding.

“Jorge was a very good guide, professional and knowledgeable. On our walk we saw over 50 birds, 14 of those were new to us. A great morning out.”

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14.Big Island: Native Bird Watching & Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 12 hours · from $287

Join Hawaii Forest & Trail for a small-group trip to restricted Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge. Guide Gary leads up to four miles of hiking and bird tracking, with binoculars, lunch, rain gear, and 4WD transport provided.

“I researched guided tours for birding. This one is amazing! Our tour guide, Garry, was so knowledgeable! We not only saw many birds (12 lifers for me) but learned about the history of the island of Hawaii and the ongoing conservation efforts being carried out. I highly recommend.”

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15.Mogle Mountain Hiking For Birding, Natures From Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $130

Join an English-speaking guide, including Dagim, for a full-day hike from Addis Ababa to Mogle Mountain. Walk toward the 3,100-meter summit, watch for endemic birds, see Addis and Suba Forest, visit a waterfall, and share coffee and local food in a village home.

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