The 15 Hiking Trips Worldwide That Earn Their Price

1.Canyoning + Hiking + Water Jumps + Rappel + Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,497 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Meet at Walmart Eugenio Garza Sada at 4:00 a.m. for a full day in Matacanes Canyon. With a guide, you’ll swim through river passages, climb, rappel, jump from a waterfall, and pass through underground tunnels. Wetsuit, helmet, harness, life vest, breakfast, snacks, and round-trip transport are included.

“Not for everybody. Need to be somewhat fit. Also some wilderness experience. No physical limitations or injuries. Trail very demanding.”

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2.Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 845 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take on Orlando Tree Trek’s self-guided aerial course near Walt Disney World. After a safety briefing and practice route, you’ll tackle cargo nets, swinging logs, bridges, trapeze swings, and ziplines 10 to 50 feet above the pine forest. Courses grow harder as you go, and staff such as Ryan, Nick, and Josiah are on hand to help.

“We had a great time. It was fun and challenging and great to do together as a family. We will definately do again when we get the chance.”

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3.Nido de los Aguiluchos, Monterrey: Hiking + Rock Climbing + 3 Rappels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 713 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $115

Start before sunrise from Monterrey with Gaia Xtreme Tours and head into Huasteca for a steep hike, scrambling, assisted climbing, zip lines, and three rappels. Guides such as Omar, Denise, Luis, Ramses, Cedric, and Jimi have helped first-timers manage the route in English and Spanish. Bring water, gloves, sturdy shoes, and a good head for heights.

“My guide, Luiz, was amazing. The hike/rock climbing was strenuous but once you see the view!!! Breathtaking!! You forget how hard it was to get there. My first time repelling and I loved it.”

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4.Coastal Hike, Abseil & Sea Cave Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 162 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

From Estany d'en Mas, hike the coast to Cala Falcó, then rappel 15 to 20 meters into a sea cave or swim to its entrance. With a guide, wetsuit, helmet, harness, aquatic shoes, lifejacket, and front light, you’ll explore lakes, stalactites, stalagmites, and stone columns before swimming 120 meters back to shore.

“Its wonderful adventure, i have hight scared and i was not that scared when i dawn from 20 meters high because of the good guide we have (dany) and the cave was marble and amazing. I definitely recommend this adventure 😎”

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5.Pure Trek Canyoning & White Water Rafting in La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $204

Start with Pure Trek’s waterfall canyoning, including rappels, rock climbing, and a forest zipline. Then ride about 45 minutes to the Balsa River for Class 2 to 3 rafting, swimming, snacks, drinks, and lunch. Guides such as Byron, Myron, Warner, Mario, and Augusto have helped make this a friendly, safety-focused day.

“It was an absolutely amazing tour. Full of thrills. We loved the combo tour of both rappelling and Rafting”

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6.Pure Trek Canyoning & Sky Trek Zip Line Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $259

Spend about eight hours combining high zip lines with Pure Trek’s waterfall canyoning near La Fortuna. You’ll ride above rainforest, rappel four waterfalls, try the Monkey Drop, climb rock, and eat a typical Costa Rican lunch. Guides provide equipment, safety support, hotel transfers from selected properties, and canyoning photos for purchase.

“Loved this experience! Perfect day of adventure in the Arenal Volcano mountain side. Family with adult kids had fun zip lining & waterfall repelling!”

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7.2-Day Extreme Nature Hike from La Fortuna to Monteverde

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $160

Hike from La Fortuna to Santa Elena over two days with a small group of up to eight. Expect steep, humid forest trails, river crossings, a basic cabin stay, dinner, breakfast, and farmland views before reaching Monteverde’s cloud-forest country. Guides such as Hugo, Errol, Carlos, and Santiago have led this route.

“Had a great time on this hike! It definitely is a tough hike especially on the first day (13km of lots of hot and humid uphill through muddy jungle and heavy bags) but the views, animals, cabin and sunrise were so worth it. You definitely want to be in decent shape for this one! The second day is easier only 7km and lighter bags but still some steep uphill. Our guide Errol spoke great English and taught us loads about the local wildlife. We saw spider monkeys, hummingbirds, all sorts. Few things to note: They give you extra food to carry so save a bit of space in your bag.…”

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8.Combo Activity Trekking, Sup Paddling, Camping and Canyoning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $145

Spend two days around Da Lat with guides such as Justin, John, Huy, Happy, Sophie, and Vincent. Trek through tropical and pine forest, swim or paddle at Tuyen Lam Lake, camp beside the water with BBQ and local wine, then try canyoning and abseiling at Datanla Waterfall. Moderate fitness is required.

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9.Jungle Hike with Canyoning and Rappelling in Drake Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $115

Start at 7:00 a.m. with Sukia Travel and ride by 4x4 into Corcovado National Park. Guides such as Emilio, Bryan, Allen, and David lead you through primary rainforest, river crossings, waterfalls, swimming holes, and several rappels before lunch. The six-hour outing is limited to eight people and requires strong fitness.

“Ended up being a private excursion with our guide Emelio. The company as a whole were attentive and aided us to make our experience both smooth and exhilarating. Emelio was knowledgeable, personable, and an amazing guide. Highly recommend to anyone seeking an unforgettable adventure.”

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10.Hiking and Rappelling at Tijuca Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · from $59Best value

Spend eight hours hiking Tijuca National Park with a bilingual guide, passing forest trails, the park museum, and Cachoeira das Almas before tackling the rocky climb to Bico do Papagaio. At the summit, you’ll rappel with certified equipment and take in views of Pedra da Gávea, Pico da Tijuca, and Christ the Redeemer. Guide GG is praised for patient, clear help with first-time rappelling.

“It was really great. The guide knew a lot about the forest, Rio de Janeiro, the culture etc. He was explaining very well! The hike was hard, but he was asking for our wishes and looking after our well being. Great experience!! Show de bola!!”

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11.Trekking + Rapeles + Terma de Cacheuta (“Thermal Water Park”)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $140

From Mendoza, Go Mountain guides such as Pedro, Eros, Daniel, Andy, or Juan lead a three-hour Cacheuta trek, three rappels of 13, 10, and 30 meters, and a relaxing visit to the Cacheuta Thermal Water Park. Private transport, safety gear, snacks, drinks, and entry are included.

“Trekking, rapelling and hot springs with Pedro and Andy was an amazing and unforgettable experience. They were two of the kindest, professional and accommodating guides I have ever met. Cannot recommend this experience enough!!”

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12.Full-Day Via Ferrata & Balcony Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $350

Spend 9 to 11 hours on Jebel Shams with an adventure guide, climbing 300 meters of cliff by Via Ferrata and walking to the Hidden Lake. Pickup is offered, lunch is included, and the small group is limited to eight. Hamood may handle your Muscat pickup, with time for local conversation along the way.

“I had an incredible experience. Hamood picked me up from downtwon Muscat and was welcoming making sure I had snacks and water. His company was excellent. The hike had breathtaking views the whole time and the via ferrata at the end was an adventure! The best part are the views- they are out of this world.”

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13.Hiking Climbing And Rappelling In The Eaglets Nest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $137

Join Lya, Leo, and a certified team for an eight-hour adventure in Parque la Huasteca. Hike to the Eaglets Nest at 1,250 meters, climb to its rocky summit, then rappel 35, 35, and 40 meters. Expect a 10-meter chimney, a tricky descent, transport, safety gear, photos, and emergency insurance.

“Absolutely worth every penny, I traveled all the way from Florida for this and would do it again in a heart beat! I did the Hiking, Climbing, and Rappelling in the Eaglets Nest tour as part of my birthday trip, and it ended up being one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. The guides were incredibly professional and knowledgeable, and they made me feel safe and secure throughout the entire adventure. The views were breathtaking—truly once-in-a-lifetime, priceless scenery you can’t fully capture in photos, although they did get some of the best pictures and videos of me enjoying my experience! A huge shoutout to Lya and Leo, who…”

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14.Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $353

Fly from Makarora over alpine valleys, land beside the remote Siberia River, and hike independently through native forest toward the Wilkin River. After 4 to 5 hours, a jet boat carries you back. Pilots Ryan and Hayden are praised for their skilled handling, but you need moderate fitness, good weather, lunch, and footwear suited to river crossings.

“Wauw, the flight in was absolutely beautiful, excellent pilot! Good hike, and really fun jetboat trip”

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15.Trekking/rappelling waterfalls in Dominican Republic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $180

Join Ronnie and the La EX Tours team for a demanding day in Los Cacaos. You’ll travel from Parque Cervantes, stop for a Dominican breakfast, hike to La Culebra for a practice rappel, then tackle Tabernacle Waterfall with harness, helmet, and life vest. Lunch, transportation, swimming, and a second waterfall rappel are included.

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