8 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.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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6.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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7.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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8.Bird Creek: Chugach State Park ATV Nature Tour & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $265

Meet your English-speaking guide at Bird Valley Trailhead for a three-hour small-group ATV ride and waterfall hike. You’ll receive safety gear, a snack, and water, then follow park trails toward Bird Glacier views. Wildlife sightings are possible but never promised.

“What an all around fun time! Beautiful scenery, even spotted bear on mountain across from us. Guide was very knowledgeable and made trip well worth it!”

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