The 15 Treks with Lunch That Earn Their Price

1.Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 622 reviews · from $135Our pick

Spend about nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon with a private guide and vehicle. Visit Wachirathan Falls, Thailand’s highest point, the Twin Pagodas, a Karen village coffee stop, and Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall. Lunch, park admissions, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Our tour guide, M, was amazing! Not only was he highly knowledgeable and informative, but he was also extremely kind and very fun. We shared lots of laughs learned quite a bit while seeing some of the most amazing sites in Thailand. He also ensured we had everything we needed with cold waters, snacks, and tips on how to get the most out of the tour. Plus, he was nearly a professional photographer with our iPhones, constantly capturing perfect moments of us so we didn’t have to. Thanks M! We miss you already!”

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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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3.7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Set out from Cusco before dawn for a guided hike around Ausangate’s alpine lakes. You’ll travel to Pacchanta, walk about 13 kilometers at high altitude, eat breakfast and lunch, then soak in hot springs. Guides such as Kevin, Eduardo, Carlos, and Diana are praised for careful pacing and support.

“Amazing tour! Highly recommended, one of the most beautiful views in Peru”

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4.Mexico City: Guided Volcano Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 242 reviews · 9 hours · from $105

Leave Mexico City with a guide such as Alan, Carlos, Bernardo, or Cesar for a 9-hour trek in Iztaccihuatl-Popocatepetl National Park. Walk from Paso de Cortes toward Cerro Altzomoni and Amalacaxco Ravine, then enjoy a traditional market lunch. The route can reach about 13 kilometers and feels harder at altitude.

“It was wonderful. Our guide tour was so patient with me. I am disabled. I cannot walk that fast and he stayed with me and my family behind until we all got energy to walk back to the van. They truly are the best.”

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5.Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $50

Spend about 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon with an English-speaking guide and trekking leader. Hike Pha Dok Seaw or Kew Mae Pan by season, visit the twin pagodas, share lunch near a Karen village, and finish at Wachirathan Falls. Guides such as New, Mit Mew, and Yo-yo have earned special praise.

“It was very crowded, and we were in a group with people all coming from the same country, so we were the only ones from another. The guide was very nice and enthusiastic, which is what makes it three stars. The nature was beautiful as well.”

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6.Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $52

Start with a steep 1.5 to 2 km jungle trek, then pause for coconut, fruit, and views before taking a shuttle to Phuket’s Big Buddha. Visit Wat Luang Phu Supha and Wat Chalong, then finish with lunch. Guides such as Kong, Bon, Ice, and Miu lead small groups of up to 10.

“The jungle hike was a true jungle hike and difficult. The guides Money & Freeze (not sure of the spelling) were exceptional. The temple visits were informative and included a special ceremony. The lunch place really exceeded expecRead more”

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7.Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Guided River Adventure Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $112

Join guides such as Panos or Alkis for a small-group river trek through Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Swim to a cold waterfall, walk through clear pools, spot frogs and dragonflies, then enjoy Cretan tapas and a beer at The Banana Garden.

“Alka the guide was great !! his love to the place gave us an added bonus. as a hiking experience, it was fantastic”

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8.From Da Nang or Hoi An: Bach Ma National Park Trek & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 95 reviews · from $71

Set out early from Hoi An or Da Nang for a small-group trek through Bach Ma National Park. Walk the Five Lakes trail, swim if conditions allow, visit Do Quyen Waterfall, and finish at Hai Vong Dai Peak. Guides such as Linh, Tram, Thuan, and Thuy add nature and history along the way.

“This was our favorite experience in Vietnam. The national park is stunning, with scenic trails, impressive waterfalls, and peaceful lake swimming. Our guide, Thuan, was exceptional. If the weather is dry, don’t miss the hike down the waterfall—an unforgettable adventure.”

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9.Climbing the John Hogbin Via Ferrata with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Travel from Granada to Zafarraya for a four-hour John Hogbin Via Ferrata adventure with guides such as Harry, Jakub, and Adriana. Clip into a 550-meter route featuring three zip lines, a pendulum, Tibetan bridge, monkey pass, summit toast, and post-climb appetizers.

“The experience really exceeded my expectations, we had fun and we enjoyed the amazing views, our guide Harry has been very kind and the whole experience really made our day! I suggest it private to go at your own pace, lunch and snacks are included”

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10.Kourtaliotiko Gorge River Trek with Lunch! Pick-up Avaliable

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 5 hours · from $112

Swim to Kourtaliotiko Gorge’s Great Waterfall, follow the river through natural pools and plane-tree forest, then enjoy lunch at Banana Garden. An English-speaking guide leads the small group of up to 10, with neoprene suits, helmets, poles, waterproof phone cases, and transfers included.

“It was truly an awesome experience from the very start to the end. The guide was well organised and helped walking through more challenging spots in the river. Also told a lot about Crete and the place where we were walking. The views were breathtaking. At the end we had lunch at banana garden where we also got a chance to walk around with the garden owner and see lots of plants/trees. Thanks very much for such a great experience. It was well worth it!”

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11.Guided Full-Day Trekking with Lunch and Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 86 reviews · 6 hours · from $22Best value

Join a local English-speaking guide for a 10km trek from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Muong Hoa Valley, and Ta Van. Expect fine mountain views, muddy sections after rain, a local lunch, village encounters, and a bus back to town.

“Paisaje extremadamente bonito, pero la experiencia ha sido como hacer senderismo solo, no ha habido ninguna explicacion sobre ninguna de las 3 aldeas (historia, cultura, curiosidades, etc), solamente respondia las preguntas que uno pudiera tener. La excursión iba con personas locales que proporcionaban ayuda en el tramo mas complicado.”

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12.Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 77 reviews · 7 hours · from $22

You’ll walk from your Sapa hotel through rice, corn, and potato terraces to Lai Chai village and a waterfall, guided in English by a local ethnic-minority guide such as Mao. Allow about seven hours and possibly 11 kilometers, with muddy, slippery paths in wet weather, a local lunch, and shuttle return.

“Tour guide Mao was very attentive and gladly answered all the questions, and also showed us her house and family. We walked about 11 kilometers through a bamboo forest and rice terraces. The views are very beautiful and it is interesting to see how other people live. But because of the fog, the paths were very slippery, which made it physically difficult to walk. Thanks to the local woman who accompanied me and saved me from falling. Other tourists were in rubber boots and even with trekking poles, I was not so prepared 😄 But I still enjoyed the tour. I recommend booking a tour in advance to better prepare,…”

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13.Granada: Sierra Nevada Veleta Peak Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 7 hours · from $112

Meet guide Harry or another English- or Spanish-speaking mountain guide in Granada for a seven-hour Sierra Nevada trek. Walk from Hoya de la Mora toward 3,396-meter Veleta Peak, using snowshoes in winter, then enjoy a picnic lunch and wide views toward Mulhacén, Granada, and, on clear days, the Mediterranean.

“Great Host! Jakub was awesome! Amazing Day. Highly Recommend :)”

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14.Pu Luong Amazing Trekking Village,Rafting,Swimming, Lunch on Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $35

Join a small-group Pu Luong morning tour with guides such as Nga or Lila. Visit a Thai silk-weaving home, see ancient waterwheels, walk 4 km through rice fields, then raft along Cham Stream with lunch served on the boat.

“The guide was excellent, knowledgeable, very friendly and speaks English very well so we had nice conversations along the way. You get to mingle a bit with the local people and stroll through the amazing countryside this area has to offer, toRead more”

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15.ATV Jungle Trek Bali: Wild Path, Waterfall with Lunch, Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $30

Ride an ATV for 1 to 1.5 hours through Bali’s rice fields, village paths, jungle tunnels, muddy pools, rivers, and waterfall crossings. A local English-speaking guide leads the route, with boots, helmet, insurance, lunch, a welcome drink, and a shower included. Driver Aji has earned special praise for his polite service.

“Amazing day out doing something new. Our driver Aji was great too and very polite. would recommend this adventure for anyone”

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