Top 8 Trekking Safaris

1.Rovaniemi: Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 224 reviews · 4 hours · from $128Our pick

You’ll leave Rovaniemi for the snowy taiga, learn to use skin-equipped back-country skis, and trek through forests, hills, or across a frozen lake. Guides such as Atanas, Maca, Aina, and Emily adjust the route to your group. A campfire, Finnish snack, and hot drink provide a warm finish.

“Amazing excursion with many laughs! Our guide Nick was incredible. We enjoyed the campfire and learning more about the Finnish culture. Would highly recommend this tour! Scenery was STUNNING!!!!”

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2.Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 206 reviews · 7 hours

From Khlong Sok, your private guide, often guides such as Big Boy, June, Bom, or Pom, leads a two-hour jungle walk to a waterfall, cooks a Thai meal over an open fire, then takes you on a two-and-a-half-hour night safari. Expect wildlife, river views, and a slow, active day.

“Top experience of a lifetime for me and my son - authentic eco-friendly and didn't compromise the wildlife. June our guide was amazing what a woman total girl power ! lived experience of a diverse landscape and showed us amazing wildlife during the day and night. She cooked an authentic Thai meal jungle style for us before we came back cannot recommend this enough. Go June we love you thanks so much we will never forget it !!”

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3.Safari Azul Los Glaciares Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 9 hours · from $182

Travel from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Sail across Lago Rico, hike about 3 hours over forest, sand, and rock, then spend 2 hours at the glacier catwalks. Guides may include Alexa, Diego, Leandro, Victoria, or Camilla.

“we absolutely loved this tour. we had just the right amount of time at every stop. at the glacier the guides leandro and diego showed us which path we should take to see the north side of the glacier. on the boat ride we could gape at the north side of the glacier. for the trekking next to the glacier we even got more guides for our group so everybody was safe. we got more from the tour than we could ever imagine. 10 / 10 would recommend.”

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4.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $2,600Top rated

Travel by private 4x4 from Entebbe to Bwindi, meet local trackers, spend up to six hours seeking mountain gorillas, and visit the Batwa community and Lake Bunyonyi. Your English-speaking guide handles permits, meals, lodging, and long road transfers.

“Joyous was a Great Guide and we were so happy that we had him with us ! We got so much information about the country, culture and everything. His driving skills are amazing and we always felt safe. We can recommend DAV and especially Joyous. Thanks again for making our first time in Uganda unforgettable.”

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5.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $3,598

Travel privately from Entebbe through Uganda’s best-known wildlife areas, with rhino tracking at Zziwa, game drives and a falls cruise at Murchison, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, and gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Guides such as Derrick and Benon have led similar trips, but permits cost extra.

“From the very first communication with this tour company to the guide and the activities, everything was excellent. We did a 9 day custom tour and trekked to see the golden monkeys, Gorillas, chimps, and rhinos. The 2 boat trips we did werRead more”

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6.5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $2,171

Travel from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park for chimp tracking and a Kazinga Channel boat trip, then continue through Ishasha to Bwindi for gorilla trekking. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drives, wildlife stops, meals, and airport transfers. Guides have included William, Derrick, Danny, Karim, Daniel, and Eli.

“Everything was arranged as it was written in the itinerary, the guide and the driver was so nice to us. We really enjoyed it and we had good time, i highly recommend it”

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7.2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,780

Travel from Kigali through Musanze and the Cyanika border to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Bamboo Ecotours includes gorilla permits, meals, and transfers, with guides such as Jackson, Herbert, and Godfrey often assigned. Expect a demanding trek and long road days, with optional Lake Mutanda activities.

“I had three days in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Kisoro District courtesy of Bamboo Ecotours and the Ugandan Wildlife Authority. I stayed at Rushaga Lodge. Lovely food, comfortable lodgings and friendly atmosphere with great views.”

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8.3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,810

Start in Kigali with a drive through Rwanda’s hill country to Bwindi, Uganda. Meet a gorilla guide, hike for 2 to 8 hours, spend one hour with a gorilla family, then boat across Lake Bunyonyi. Farouk and Ronald are among the guides praised for careful, flexible service.

“Ronald, my driver was a Rockstar! From the moment he picked me up from my hotel, he was at my disposal for itinerary, visas between countries and delivery to and from Kigali.”

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