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Top 15 National Park Treks

70 treks  ·  from $21 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 15 national park treks worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek - The van ride and the first coffee stop
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

1.Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 527 reviews · 1 day · from $39Our pick

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon with guides such as Bobo, Mint, Matthew, or Chai, depending on the date. You’ll visit the Twin Pagodas, walk the Pha Dok Siew trail downhill through forest and rice terraces, taste local coffee, meet Karen villagers, and see Wachirathan Waterfall.

“Amazing! Comfortable van, our guide showed a lot of knowledge of the places we visited and the trekking and food was nice too. A lot of steps to go down at the trekking, not suitable if you have knees or ankles issues.”

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From Kuala Lumpur: Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour - The Teresek Hill hike: stairs, sweat, and a canopy view
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From Kuala Lumpur: Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour

2.From Kuala Lumpur: Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 395 reviews · 15 hours · from $177

Spend 15 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara with an English-speaking guide such as Mushroom or Kopi. Hike Teresek or Indah Hill, eat at a floating restaurant, visit a Bateq village, and finish with a one-hour rapid ride where you should expect to get completely wet.

“It is a good trip, i enjoyed the nature. However, please note that it is not for unfit people, you need to hike sometimes to be able to do this. The tour guide and tour company were very professional, all good, no complaints. They send an email a day in advance with all details, which i really appreciated. Also, please note that the canopy is closed since nov 2018 because it collapsed.”

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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch - The early pickup and long ride to the summit
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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

3.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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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour - The early drive from Chiang Mai
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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

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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Skaftafell: Half-Day Vatnajökull National Park Glacier Hike - A Small Group Makes the Gear Easier
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Skaftafell: Half-Day Vatnajökull National Park Glacier Hike

5.Half-Day Vatnajökull National Park Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 120 reviews · 4 hours · from $158

Meet your English-speaking guide at Freysnes, ride a 4x4 into the glacier valley, then spend about three hours climbing Falljökull with crampons and an ice axe. Guides such as Damian and Sophia have been praised for clear explanations, photo help, and a friendly pace.

“Genial, fuimos en una minibus Mercedes 4x4 hasta la lengua del glaciar, nos facilitaron botas de montaña ya que llevábamos deportivas, la excursión muy bonita, aunque es subida con los crampones, fue nuestra primera vez y lo llevamos bien, la guia iba haciendo paradas para explicarnos y coger aire. Estuvimos un poco más del tiempo . Es total éramos un grupo de 7 personas. Habla inglesa.”

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Cat Ba National Park Full Day Trekking Tour to Viet Hai Village - Four hours on Cat Ba National Park trails
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Cat Ba National Park Full Day Trekking Tour to Viet Hai Village

6.Cat Ba National Park Full Day Trekking Tour to Viet Hai Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $39Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours combining a tropical forest trek, Viet Hai Village lunch, fish-stream foot massage, a 5-kilometer bike ride, and kayaking in Lan Ha Bay. A guide leads the small group, capped at 15 people, with pickup offered and park admission included.

“A great day for us. It was an extremely interesting and useful trip. Highly recommend the activities of Aroma Travel company. We had interesting experiences in Cat Ba with our guide. He is very dedicated and thoughtful. The food was delicious”

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From Da Nang or Hoi An: Bach Ma National Park Trek & Lunch - The Five Lakes trail is the day’s best section
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From Da Nang or Hoi An: Bach Ma National Park Trek & Lunch

7.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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Bach Ma National Park trekking deluxe daily tour from Hue - The morning ride from Hue into the hills
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Bach Ma National Park trekking deluxe daily tour from Hue

8.Bach Ma National Park trekking deluxe daily tour from Hue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $49

Spend about nine hours in Bach Ma National Park with an English-speaking guide, trekking to Bach Ma Peak, Five Lakes, and Do Quyen Waterfall. Expect forest trails, slippery steps, a picnic lunch, and a very cold swim. Guides may include Thuan, Thuy, Linh, Hoa, Long, or Ben.

“Had a great day. Picked up on time at our Homestay and had a good drive to Bach Ma from Hue. It's quite a bit up the mountain by car. There were six of us in total. Our family, yet another traveler and our guide Long. The walk to the 5 lakes is quite challenging here and there. Climbing and scrambling but to do. Also for our children aged 10 and 13. Wouldn't book it with younger kids so quickly. The temperature while hiking was doable. Lunch was well provided and we were able to swim at one of the waterfalls. Really cold water. Wonderfully refreshing in hot Vietnam. Nature…”

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From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trek with Lunch - The 6:30 a.m. pickup and three-hour ride
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From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trek with Lunch

9.From Bangkok: Khao Yai National Park Jungle Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $181

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 a.m. for Khao Yai National Park. Walk the Nong Phak Chi trail with an English-speaking guide, stop for Thai lunch, visit the park center, and see Haew Suwat Waterfall. Guides such as Peter, Martin, Mr. Tee, and Yuth have led recent departures.

“Good communication. nice and responsible driver/guide. Good treking, not too much yet good vibes of the rainforest. The waterfall was magnificent! Oerall very pleased.”

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Bach Ma National Park Trekking Tour 1 Day From Hue city, Vietnam - The damaged pass and the first forest walk
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Bach Ma National Park Trekking Tour 1 Day From Hue city, Vietnam

10.Bach Ma National Park Trekking Tour 1 Day From Hue city, Vietnam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $38Best value

Leave Hue at 7:30 am for Bach Ma National Park with a guide such as Ben or Sam. Visit the Gallery House, reach Hai Vong Dai at 1,450 meters, swim at Five Lakes, and walk to Do Quyen Waterfall. Lunch, transport, drinks, and park fees are included.

“While I had a great time, the guide is both knowledgeable and attentive, and the food was great, certain parts of the trail are not “difficult.” Rather, they are very dangerous. I wish I had know this before embarking on this adventure. You can litRead more”

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Private Day Tour Amboseli National Park, View Mt. Kilimanjaro 4*4

11.Private Day Tour Amboseli National Park, View Mt. Kilimanjaro 4*4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $198

Leave Nairobi at 5:00 a.m. in a private 4x4 with a pop-up roof, search Amboseli for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and more, and look for Mount Kilimanjaro above the plains. Guides such as Peter, Brian, and Julias are praised for sharp animal-spotting skills.

“Full price for a tour that was not private and forced to pay for extras not agreed upon in the tour.”

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From Hue/Da Nang/Hoi An: Bach Ma National Park Trekking Tour - Reaching Hai Vong Dai Peak
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From Hue/Da Nang/Hoi An: Bach Ma National Park Trekking Tour

12.From Hue/Da Nang/Hoi An: Bach Ma National Park Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $39

Join an English-speaking guide for an 8-kilometer trek through Bach Ma National Park. Reach Hai Vong Dai Peak, swim along the Five Lakes Trail, eat a picnic lunch, and visit Do Quyen Waterfall. Guides may include Lin and local ranger Phuong, whose 20 years in the park add useful detail.

“Stunning landscape and well preserved national park. The 8km hike was just enough to give impression of how big and stunning Bach Ma park is but it was not too much. We were lucky to have two guides- our guide Lin and local ranger Phuong. Particularly Phuong has great knowledge of the park, from 20years working there. He shared many interesting facts we would not learn anywhere else. Amazing trip. Thanks a lot!”

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Cape Range National Park Full-Day Trekking Adventure - The morning ridgeline above Ningaloo Reef
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Cape Range National Park Full-Day Trekking Adventure

13.Cape Range National Park Full-Day Trekking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $190

Join Ian from Trek Ningaloo for an eight-hour Cape Range walk from Exmouth. Expect remote ridgelines, rocky gullies, reef views, a bush lunch, coastal dunes, and a possible lagoon swim. The pace suits novice to intermediate hikers with moderate fitness.

“Views and scenery, great guide, well organised good knowledge and experience. Catered to all our needs. Had a great day”

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Bach Ma National Park trekking daily tour from Da Nang, Hoi An - Hai Vong Dai and the views from 1,450 meters
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Bach Ma National Park trekking daily tour from Da Nang, Hoi An

14.Bach Ma National Park trekking daily tour from Da Nang, Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $69

Join a small-group Bach Ma trek from Da Nang or Hoi An with an English-speaking guide. Reach Hai Vong Dai, swim at Ngu Ho’s Five Lakes, enjoy a picnic, and hike to Do Quyen Waterfall. Guides such as Linh, Sang, Thuy, and Shang are praised for care and clear local insight.

“Very beautiful hike. Your feet will get wet crossing through the stream. Our guide Linh was very helpful and knowledgeable. She made it a safe and enjoyable experience.”

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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali - Day 1: Five hours from Kigali to Bwindi
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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

15.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,940

Start in Kigali, cross into Uganda, and trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bamboo Ecotours handles permits, transfers, meals, lodging, and guiding. Past trips have included guides such as Herbert, Fred, Jackson, Godfrey, and John, with golden monkey trekking available at extra cost.

“We booked a 4-day tour with Bamboo Ecotours with the following itinerary: Kigali-Lake Kivu-Gorilla Trek @ Bwindi-Kisoro Coffee Tour. It was a big group of 7 of us, and we are really satisfied with the company and its staffs and definitely recomRead more”

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