Top 13 National Park Treks

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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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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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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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.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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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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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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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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9.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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10.3 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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11.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $360

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am for Volcanoes National Park, where a ranger briefing leads into a 2 to 5-hour gorilla trek. Your private driver-guide handles the road, return transfer, and lunch. Gorilla permits cost extra, and trekking is limited to ages 15 and above.

“I had the privilege of going on a Gorilla Trek today with John as my guide, and it was an absolutely flawless experience from start to finish!”

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12.Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · from $299

Leave Kigali at 4:30 a.m. with driver-guide John for Volcanoes National Park. After a briefing at Kinigi, a park ranger leads your 2 to 8-hour trek through the Virunga mountains. Permit fees may cost extra, so check exactly what your $299 booking includes.

“I had the tremendous experience with Unique Africa Venture and John, my driver guide. Even though it was peak season and permit was sold out at the official website, they somehow engaged with the authority and find a spot for me. And tour itself was very special. I was able to see many gorillas very clearly even though it was in the mountain. I’d recommend anyone considering and suffering to find a spot for gorilla tracking to go with this company”

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13.1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $2,699

Leave Kigali at 4:00 am for a private 4WD journey to Volcanoes National Park. Your guide helps you track endangered mountain gorillas, then you visit Gorilla Guardians Village. Permits, lunch, snacks, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“Extraordinary activity with a very competent team, including driver, guide, trackers, etc. A once in a lifetime experience.”

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