Three-Day Treks Around the World: 15 to Book

1.Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $139Our pick

Trek from Hanoi into Sapa’s mountain villages with an English-speaking local guide such as Su, Cat, or May. Walk through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, sleep one night in a Sapa hotel and one in a village bungalow, and return by bus. Expect steep, muddy paths, simple local meals, and close contact with village life.

“Very good price for value tour, I really recommend the tour. Especially, our big thanks to our guide May who was always helpful and super nice!”

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2.3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · from $109Best value

Spend three days hiking from Y Linh Ho through the Muong Hoa Valley, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, Hang Cung, Sam 2, and Lao Chai. You stay two nights in a Ta Van bungalow or stilt house, eat seven included meals, and travel by bus from Hanoi. Guides such as Chang, Khu, Cat, Mu, Su, and May have led this route.

“It was a good hike and the valley is very beautiful. Our guide, Khu, was very nice and full of energy. Not the easiest of hikes, so bring good shoes!”

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3.From Marrakech: 3-Day Mount Toubkal Climbing Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 597 reviews · 3 days · from $226

This three-day trek takes you from Marrakech to Imlil, across the Tizi Mzik and Aguelzim passes, past Tamsoult Waterfalls, and up Mount Toubkal at 4,167 meters. A mountain guide such as Hassan, Kamal, Mustafa, or Youssef sets the pace, while muleteers carry luggage. Expect long hiking days, basic refuges, good meals, and a demanding summit morning.

“We had an amazing time on our Toubkal trek. Omar and Omar were fantastic guides, we could not have done it without them! They supported our group very well the whole time, they made us feel comfortable and answered all our questions. The transport provided was very easy and efficient. It is a great price and we would definitely recommend!”

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4.3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $205

You’ll spend three days trekking into Gunung Leuser National Park from Bukit Lawang with an English-speaking ITGA-HPI certified guide such as Kiran. Expect two basic jungle camps, meals, orangutan spotting, and a river tubing ride back. The trek suits fit hikers and groups of up to eight.

“Our small group had a wonderful experience in the jungle. Kiran our guide was great in spotting the Oran Utans and other Monkeys even when day were hiding due to the rain.”

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5.Hanoi – Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · from $125

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then trek through H’mong and Red Dao villages, rice terraces, streams, and waterfalls. You’ll spend one night in a central three-star hotel and one night in a private room at a Ta Van homestay. A local English-speaking guide, seven meals, entrance fees, and small-group transport are included.

“1. check the weather first, if possible. if it's not sunny, you are losing a lot of beutiful photo chances. 2. it's relaxing, but not challenging nor exciting 3. homestay isnt "home stay" in a strict sense. it's just another name for a lodge. 4. foods at hotel was great, but foods at homestay wasnt. 5. important information is not given often. you have to ask.”

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6.Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · from $205

You’ll spend three days and two nights trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park near Bukit Lawang, with jungle camping, meals, river swimming, wildlife spotting, and rafting. Guides such as Nang Nang, Kian, Dedi, Bimbo, and Risky have led groups here. Jungle shoes, mosquito repellent, drinking water, park entry, and a private guide team are included.

“It was a great experience. We could see a lot of animals. The food was excellent. For me, the best food in Indonesia. It was freshly cooked every day by our chef Hendrik. Our guide Bimbo and his assistant Risky are a good team. We had a lot of fun and were told and explained a lot on the tour.Auto-translated”

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7.3 Days Small Group Trekking And Motorbike Combine + Private room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $395

Combine a guided motorbike ride with mountain hikes across Ha Giang. You will ride with a licensed driver, walk 6 to 8 kilometers through villages, visit Hmong King Palace and the China border, and see Nho Que River from Ma Pi Leng Pass. The group is limited to eight, with guides including Ben and Chucky named in the tour’s guest feedback.

“I just finished the Ha Giang Loop with Authentic Ha Giang and I couldn’t be happier that I chose them as my company to do Ha Giang Loop—- not only are they incredibly safe they have actually thought of everything from pick up to drop off I Read more”

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8.Poon hill Trek 3 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $230

Set out from Pokhara at 8:15 am for a three-day Poon Hill trek with a local guide, meals, permits, porter support, and small groups capped at 12. Expect a demanding first day with more than 3,000 steps to Ulleri, then a sunrise climb to views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Mardi Himal, and the Kali Gandaki Valley.

“The hike itself was stunning, with the summit being beautiful at sunrise. The guide and porter have been looking after us kindly, asked if I was okay and were amazingly helpful especially I went at a set pace and stopped for a few breaks. I recommend this hike if you are after a short duration hike as it was great and challenging experience to do.”

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9.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

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

You’ll travel by private 4x4 from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, trek mountain gorillas for one full day, visit the Batwa community, and canoe on Lake Bunyonyi. An English-speaking guide, permits, meals, lodging, transfers, and drinking water are included. Expect long drives and a demanding forest hike.

“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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10.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $680

Take the fast, demanding route from Cusco to Machu Picchu over the Salkantay Pass. You will sleep at Mountain Sky View and in Aguas Calientes, walk through coffee country, and finish with a guided Machu Picchu visit. Guides such as Marco, Guido, and Cesar Quispe have led this trip.

“I just completed the Salkantay 3 day Challenge with Salkantay Trekking and had an AMAZING time! My guide, Marco, was incredibly helpful and organized and made sure we all had an amazing time.”

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11.Rinjani Trekking 3D2N Summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $243

Join Team Backpacker for a demanding four-day Mount Rinjani trek in Lombok. You’ll hike to the summit, Sembalun and Senaru crater rims, Segara Anak Lake, and nearby waterfalls, with meals, camping gear, porters, park fees, hotel night, and transfers included. Guide Radu is praised for attentive care.

“Great experience and a reasonably priced trek. Enough food, simple but tasty, definitely bring snacks. It was all good, you get what you pay for. If you want a bit more comfort (eg pillow, chair) go for a more expensive company, otherwise tRead more”

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12.From Hanoi: Sapa 3-Day Medium Trek and Limousine Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $165

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by limousine, then hike through Sin Chai, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll see rice terraces, bamboo forest, waterfalls, and daily village life, with local guides such as Jo, Ai, May, or Ay leading the walks. Expect rustic homestay facilities, mountain weather, and a demanding 9-kilometer trek.

“Our guide, Jo, made this a very enjoyable trek. Because she has lived in this area all her life, she was able to pass on authentic local knowledge. She kept the trek at a good pace for us, keeping us well informed of our itinerary, i.e. what time we would arrive at each place, when our bags would be dropped off, what time meals would be with our Homestays etc. She was also very friendly and personable. Although we experienced some rainy misty weather, we still had some stunning views and it fined up on the last day. The Homestays were a great standard - better than our expectations and…”

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13.Pokhara: 3-Day Ghorephani and Poon Hill Private Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 3 days · from $126

Spend three days hiking from Pokhara to Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Poon Hill, with private guiding, teahouse stays, permits, transport, and optional meals. Guides such as Santosh, Laxman, Jeet, and Chandra are known for adjusting the pace, helping with steep steps, and arranging comfortable stops. Expect a short but demanding trek with a superb Himalayan sunrise.

“I did a three day trek to Poon Hill with Tanka and he was a wonderful guide. He was very informative and accommodating to all of our needs, adapting the trip when one of our group was feeling ill. I highly recommend!”

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14.3-Day Tour to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $1,110

Travel from Kampala to Bwindi in a private 4WD safari vehicle, trek mountain gorillas with a guide for up to one hour, then rest beside Lake Bunyonyi. The three-day trip includes meals, lodging, airport pickup and drop-off, an Equator stop, and a skilled driver. You need strong fitness and a separate $700 gorilla permit.

“Amazing experience. You have a lot of time with the Gorillas and it honestly is something special. Lake bunyoni afterwards was a nice change of pace coming from Kampala. Everything was well arranged and the driver was very skilled.”

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15.3 Days Trek Atlas Mountains Berber Villages from Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · 3 days · from $129

Leave Marrakech for three days of walking through Toubkal National Park, Berber villages, and high mountain valleys. You will stay two nights in local riads or guesthouses, eat Moroccan meals, and use mules for bags. Guides such as Mohammed, Zakaria, Hassan, and Lahcen adjust the pace, though communication and pickup details can be uneven.

“we had the best time on this tour! transport went great and the hotels were both really good. we had a private room with a private bathroom both nights. food was plenty and very delicious (also for us as vegetarians). both hotels had a terrace with a great view. the two of us were the only people on the hike so we could do everything at our own pace. our guide mustafa was great and helpful and told us so much about the area and morocco. he also spoke very good english and never got tired of answering our questions. the hike itself was wonderful and exhausting. we saw many…”

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