Top 15 One-Day Treks

1.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) Our pick

Join a small group of up to 15 from Reykjavik for a full South Coast day with guides such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, and Christopher. Walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and possibly Gljúfrabúi.

“Excellent tour from start to finish loved the waterfalls glacier hike and black beach. This time of year we had sun clear skies and the sun rise and sunsets just made everything even more beautiful x roberto our tour guide was fantastic knowledge was brilliant and had a great sense of humour we spent just the right amount of time at each place”

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2.1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 416 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Join a small group of up to 12 for a 12-kilometer trek from Sapa to Lao Chai and Ta Van. Guides such as Giang, Toan, and Li explain Hmong and Zay culture, lead you along muddy mountain paths, serve a filling local lunch, and show traditional incense making.

“We had a really lovely day out with Lam, and got very lucky with good weather. Our only little note for other travellers to consider, is that other villagers are extremely persistent in selling their wares, not only in the market place/ towns/ road side but will actually follow you on long portions of the trail. We had someone follow us for several hours, walking along side who after we’d said “no thanks to” many times we were told by other villagers she’d only come with us to try and sell, and would now be walking back many hours to find other people to do it all again.”

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3.Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 344 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $24Best value

This 7 to 10 hour trek leads you from Sapa to Sa Seng, Hang Da, Hau Thao, and Giang Ta Chai with local guides such as Mao, Su, Zozo, and Vang. Expect steep paths, rice terraces, bamboo forest, Black Hmong villages, a family lunch, and weather that can change fast.

“Our guides, Zozo and Tung were amazing. Helpful, thoughtful and professional throughout. Thank NRG was quietly there to help whenever needed and took time to make everyone feel welcomed. Zozo was exceptionally informative and funny, creating a fabulous atmosphere to enjoy all the wonderful views.”

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4.Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · from $47

Travel from Chiang Mai in a small air-conditioned group to Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest peak. You’ll see Wachirathan Falls, royal pagodas, a hill-tribe market, and a seasonal 2-hour nature trek, then taste coffee in Ban Mae Klang Luang. Guides vary, with Choo, Billy, Oliver, and Kalaya among those named by guests.

“What a hike but we had a great guide who made sure I didn’t get left behind. Foggy day so you couldn’t see most of the view from the top but it was still a good trip. Seeing the pagodas and the amazing gardens and was a treat.”

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5.1-day Authentik trek & Panorama valley views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $56

Walk from Sapa into Muong Hoa Valley with a private Hmong guide such as Su, Chai, Nhu, or Nhi Thao. Expect mountain paths, rice terraces, village homes, textile traditions, green tea, waterfalls, and lunch at a local restaurant. The six-hour trek requires moderate fitness.

“Incredible day trekking in beautiful Sa Pa with our AMAZING guide, Su! Su was very informative & friendly. We learned so much about the local traditions and cultures while taking in the picturesque views and visiting 3 local villages. I would HIGHLY recommend this trip and Su to anyone visiting Sa Pa!!!”

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6.1 day Fansipan Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · from $80

Hike Fansipan from Tram Ton Pass with an English-speaking guide such as Cho, Sinh, or Chay. Expect a private 24-kilometer round trip, 1,600 to 1,700 meters of climbing, picnic lunch, water, transport, and the choice to pay for a cable car down.

“The service was excellent right from booking the trip (got an almost instant message to share more about the trip and getting the info required), picking up (prompt with reminder) to the hike itself. We had a guide to our party of two. The guide Cho was friendly and allowed us to go our own pace. Lunch was tasty. We took the cable car down and were given a ride back to our hotel in Sapa. We really enjoyed ourselves and recommend this.”

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7.Sapa 1 day trek with local guide to the village by Comlam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $29

Start at 9am in Sapa and walk downhill through Muong Hoa Valley, rice fields, bamboo forest, and local villages with guides such as May, Mai, or Di. Lunch is served in Ta Van, then you continue around the village before a 4:30pm transfer back to Sapa.

“We had such a great time with our guide exploring local places. We learned about local plants, fruits, and culture, and even shared stories about our lives and countries. A super fun and memorable experience! Highly recommend!”

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8.Sapa The Hidden Trail Trek 1 Day – Mountain & Rice Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $35

Start at 9:00 am in Sapa with a local guide such as Nhu, Zo, or Chu. Climb Dragon Jaw Mountain, visit Hang Da and Giang Ta Chai villages, walk bamboo trails and rice terraces, eat lunch, and return by transport. Expect steep, muddy sections and about 5 to 6 hours outside.

“It was a wonderful experience, I really enjoyed the trail with my guide Fin, She really made the tral meaningful 😊”

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9.Mountain views and villages trek – 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $45

Meet your local guide at 9 am in Sapa for a private 5.5-hour mountain trek. Walk uphill to views of Fansipan and Muong Hoa Valley, then continue through Ham Da and nearby villages to learn about Black Hmong marriage, farming, and house-building traditions. Lunch, water, village fees, and return transport are included.

“Memorable day with our guide Zhu! She speak well English and she’s very sympathetic! View and discovered were awesome!”

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10.1 Day Trekking in Chiang Rai forest (walk only)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Join guides such as Addie, June, Thor, or Chai for a five-hour walk from Chiang Rai through bamboo forest, farmland, Lahu and Akha villages, and tea plantations. Swim at Huai Kaew Waterfall, then help cook lunch in bamboo over an open fire.

“amazing experience. Addy is very knowledgeable about nature and he has great surviving skills & love sharing to us. he is very caring too when 1 of us suddenly felt unwell. thank you for the awesome experience. great moment”

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11.One Day Sapa Trekking to Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $25

Walk through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with an English-speaking local guide such as Nhu or Su. Expect rice terraces, Hmong culture, village homes, lunch, local stories, and a car ride back to Sapa after 6 to 7 hours.

“We had a really great 3 days / 2 nights with Nhu, leaving from Sa Pa and sleeping over in 2 different villages, and coming back on the 3rd day to Sa Pa with a van. Nhu has been great, sharing her knowledge of the region and the minorities living here. I hope we can have another trek with her when we will come back!”

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12.Sucre: 1-Day Trek in the Crater of Maragua and Inca Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · 10 hours · from $94

Spend 10 hours hiking an Inca trail from Chataquilla to Maragua Crater, visiting Devil’s Throat and dinosaur footprints. English or Spanish guides such as Pablo, Walter, and Dinelsa bring the area’s Jalqa culture, plants, history, and village life into focus. Lunch and private transport are included.

“We had an excellent day with Pablo! He was an amazing guide, full of enthusiasm and knowledge. His English was great and he really made the day memorable through his friendly demeanour. We are so glad that we had him as our guide! The hike was beautiful and not too difficult as it was downhill, and we also saw some other beautiful parts of the crater. Highly recommend if you are short on time and can only do a day trip”

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13.Santo Antão: Day Trip by Car or Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $104

Travel from Mindelo to Santo Antão with a local guide such as Madu or Danny. See Pico da Cruz, Cova Crater, Delgadinho, Ribeira Grande, Ponta do Sol, and Paúl, with a local lunch stop and grogue tasting. Choose a car tour or ask about a walk or trek.

“Prima tour met prima gids die goede toelichting gaf, interessant en aangenaam. Zeker een aanbeveling.”

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14.1-Day Sapa Long Trek – Rice Field Terrace, Ethnic Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 7 hours · from $24

Walk 12 to 15 km from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with a local Hmong guide such as Mao, Sung, or Giang. Expect steep and muddy sections, terraced fields, village homes, a family-style lunch, and a ride back to town. Small groups are capped at 10 people.

“The Ta Van trekking option was an amazing experience! The weather was perfect—sunny and warm, which made the trek even more enjoyable. We walked through the beautiful Muong Hoa Valley, surrounded by stunning terraced rice fields. Mao is our lovely guide, she took us along the most interesting paths, sharing stories about the local Giay and Hmong communities. It was a great chance to connect with the locals and experience their culture up close. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone planning to visit Sapa!”

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15.From Arusha/Moshi: Kilimanjaro Hike Marangu Route Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $101

Spend a full day on Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route, hiking from Marangu Gate at 1,870 meters to Mandara Hut at 2,720 meters. Your English-speaking guide leads you through rainforest, where you may see blue and colobus monkeys, before you return to Moshi or Arusha.

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