The 9 Best Walking Trips

1.Walk with Penguins on Magdalena & Marta Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 611 reviews · 5 hours · from $150Our pick

From Punta Arenas, ride to Laredo Bay and cross the Strait of Magellan to Magdalena Island. Spend an hour walking near wild Magellanic penguins, then cruise to Marta Island for sea lions and seabirds when conditions allow. English and Spanish guides, coffee, and entrance fees are included.

“The boat ride was good, just a little crowded. Maybe have a few less people on the boat, six to one seat area the way they were set up was a bit . awkward. I loved the guide, Raphael! He was informative and took the time to explain everything and came to each group of seats to talk and ask if we had questions. The other crew members were good too! Loved seeing the penguins!”

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2.Walk alongside Penguins on Magdalene Island and navigate Marta Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Start early in Punta Arenas for a boat trip to Isla Magdalena, where you spend an hour walking near Magellanic penguins. Continue around Marta Island for sea lions, cormorants, and other birds. Guides such as Sebastian and Rafael add useful commentary in English and Spanish.

“It was fun to do. Boat trip brought us close to the cormorans and the sea lions. Coffee aboard was very welcome to warm our hands. Small trail walk on the other island was interesting too. Good guide (forgot his name)”

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3.Penguin walk in Ushuaia + navigation option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $291

Travel from Ushuaia to Harberton Ranch and Martillo Island for a guided walk near wild Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. Expect navigation on the Beagle Channel, bilingual guides such as Pablo or Julie, a marine museum, rough ground, wind, and about one hour on the island.

“Amazing walk through the penguin colony, seeing both Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. We went the second week of January and the babies were just shedding their baby plumage. The nests were active and it was an incredible experience. Dress for all weather as we applied sunscreen in the morning and needed our rain pants by the afternoon. Well worth the high price.”

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4.Magdalena Island Navigation & Penguin Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 5 hours · from $209

You’ll take a guided boat ride from Punta Arenas to Magdalena Island, then spend about an hour walking beside Magellanic penguins in Los Pingüinos Natural Monument. English and Spanish commentary covers the island’s wildlife, while dolphins, whales, cormorants, gulls, and albatrosses may appear offshore.

“The island and the penguins were great but the trip was terrible. First off since it was advertised as shore excursion we assumed that we would have transportation. Nope After having their information translated by a taxi man we found out that we needed to take a taxi to the car ferry port We did get there on time but no one was there to help us. Someone else told us what to do. The car ferry cost $50 the taxi costs $10 and we paid $230 for what????? Don't waste your money.”

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5.Margaret River: Birds of Prey Encounter and Forest Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 72 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17Best value

Spend 90 minutes at Capes Raptor Centre, 5 kilometres south of Margaret River, with twice-daily bird flights and a 1km forest walk. Hear clear, lively talks from guides such as Rachel, Robert, Rob, and Anne-Marie, meet owls up close, and watch birds feed in flight.

“The two ladies that ran the experience were amazing! The new their stuff. We learnt a lot and had an amazing experience. I would highly recommend!! Thanks Tara and Cherie!”

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6.Night Walk Experience at Natura Eco Park, (frogs snakes mammals insects birds)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

At Natura Eco Park near La Fortuna, a professional guide leads you through rainforest trails after sunset. Expect frogs, snakes, insects, nocturnal birds, and possible sloths or armadillos. The small group is limited to 10, and guides such as Noelia and Juan have been praised for spotting wildlife.

“Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. She found insects, frogs, snakes all over the place. The tour was a little too long for me although she worked hard to make it interesting the whole time. The organization was excellent, and everything ran very smoothly.”

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7.Monteverde Wildlife Walk & Hummingbird Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $45Top rated

Walk Monteverde’s cloud forest for 2 to 2.5 hours with guides such as George or Roy, using a telescope to find birds, mammals, orchids, mosses, and ferns. Finish at the Hummingbird Sanctuary, where dozens of species gather close to the feeders.

“George is incredibly knowledgeable, patient and kind. We saw a quetzal, many other birds, and a bat, all while learning so much information about the environment and animals. This was a highlight of our trip! He went over and above and even let us take his SUV for a slight medical emergency for a child. Book with George- you will not regret it!”

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8.Kyoto Lazy Bird Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $111

Spend about 5 hours and 45 minutes with a private guide visiting Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari Shrine. The 12:45 pm start suits jet-lagged visitors, while guides such as Mitsue, Noriko, and Saori add local context and help manage Kyoto’s trains and walking routes.

“The friendliness and knowledge of our guide Cheia, she was a wonderful guide and really enjoyed her company.”

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9.Cagliari City tour and Flamingos Park by minivan and walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Explore Cagliari in a small group of up to eight with a certified guide such as Fabio. Ride past Poetto Beach and Molentargius Park, stop for wild flamingos, then visit Bonaria, Monte Urpinu, and Castello on foot.

“My husband and I enjoyed the driving / walking tour if Cagliari. We drive out to Poetto Beach (we didn't stay but the beach was so long I wonder if it ever gets completely crowded). seeing flamingos in the wild was fun. the views from the Old Town were lovely as well as the narrow streets, churches and other buildings. The more modern city below was full of good shops combined with local markets. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and impressed us by repeating everything twice as we speak English and the other couple with us spoke Italian.”

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