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Where to Hike Next: the 15 Best Private Hiking Tours Worldwide

70 hikes  ·  from $22 a head

The 15 best private hiking tours you can book, with what each costs, how long you are on your feet and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start with it.

Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available) - Reaching the famous orange torii gates
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Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

1.Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,750 reviews · from $63Our pick

Follow a certified MagicalTrip guide from Tofukuji through forest trails, bamboo, small shrines, and the upper paths of Fushimi Inari. The 3-hour, roughly 7-kilometer hike approaches the torii gates from a quieter side, with guides such as Naru, Hina, Yuko, and Matt sharing local history and taking photos. Good shoes, water, and moderate fitness are essential.

“Hina was so fun and knowledgeable, she knew the area very well and guided us through the bamboo forest and behind the scenes to get the highlights before most others. We did this as a family from the U.S. and would highly recommend it and it was a good four miles round trip. Beauty everywhere.”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive - The 1:30 or 2:30 AM pickup from Ubud or Kuta
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive

2.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 906 reviews · from $21Best value

Start with a very early pickup from Ubud or Kuta, then hike Mount Batur in a small group with a Balinese guide. Reach the summit for sunrise, views of Lake Batur, and a simple breakfast before walking across volcanic terrain. A coffee plantation visit follows on the return drive. Guides such as Wali, Madi, Made, and Sari are often praised for patient support and photos.

“It was a ince in a time experience. Adi, our driver pickrd us up on time, very good driver. Madi our guide to the top was very talkative, he shared many stories and talked a lot about the volcano. I highly recommend them for the future. We got breakfast at the top (banana sandwich, boiled egg, chocolate and fruits) and also hot drinks. Madi made manyi photos of us ehich is good for memories! On the way back we stopped at a coffee plantation to taste coffes and teas. Se tried the famous Luwak coffee as well (ofc extra charge). In summary, I highly recommend this tour with Madi and…”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private Tour with Breakfast and Hotel Transfer - Starting the climb at around 3:30 am
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private Tour with Breakfast and Hotel Transfer

3.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private Tour with Breakfast and Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 885 reviews · from $49

Start with a private pickup from Ubud or south Bali, then hike Mount Batur in the dark with a guide such as Tana, Jata, Don, or Oman. Set your own pace, reach the summit for sunrise, eat breakfast with hot drinks, and choose a crater walk before returning to your hotel.

“Great experience. Our guide was Tana and I couldnt recommend him more. Good fun and professional. Provided motivation when I found myself struggling, always helpful and keeping us safe. Made the experience even better!”

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Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch - The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Lower Falls
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Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

4.Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 739 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Yellowstone with a private naturalist guide such as Mike, Josh, Mitchell, or Tim. Look for wolves, bears, bison, and elk, then visit Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Lake, and geothermal basins. The day includes lunch, binoculars, spotting scopes, drinks, snacks, and wildlife video.

“My friends and I had an amazing time on the Lower Loop Yellowstone tour. Josh was very knowledgeable, informative, thoughtful and fun! He made sure we saw many animals, were safe and had a great time! We highly recommend this trip!”

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Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour - The night pickup and drive to Kintamani
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Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

5.Private Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · from $39

Set out before dawn from Ubud or nearby Bali resorts for a guided Mount Batur climb. Your guide sets the pace, carries water and flashlights, and helps you reach the summit for sunrise over Lake Batur and the caldera. Breakfast is cooked on volcanic steam, with guides such as Gunawan, Adi, Ricky, and Dyangu praised for support and photos.

“Our driver was right on time for pick up in a nice big clean car. Dropped us off with our guide Adi who made the experience absolutely incredible. He was so funny and made the climb in the darkness brilliant. Once at the top he made us a great breakfast in the hot springs and took fantastic pictures of us. I hope other people are lucky enough to have Adi as their guide.”

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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai - The long ride from Chiang Mai
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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

6.Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 622 reviews · from $135

Spend about nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon with a private guide and climate-controlled vehicle. You’ll visit Wachirathan Falls, the Twin Pagodas, Thailand’s highest point, a Karen village, and Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall. Guides such as Tong, Yut, M, and Ekky are praised for local insight, careful driving, and thoughtful service.

“Wonderful experience and beautiful part of the world. Highly recommend if you are going to visit Chiang Mai.”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant) - Starting at Pura Jati Batur before dawn
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant)

7.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 598 reviews · from $39

Start before dawn at Pura Jati Batur and climb Mount Batur with a private English-speaking guide such as Ketut, Gede, Made, or Jero. Your package includes transport, lights, ponchos, summit drinks, volcanic-steamed eggs, and breakfast overlooking Lake Batur. The hike is demanding but manageable for many first-timers.

“Great experience! Our guide Ketut was very helpful. Highly recommend this tour and having him as a guide!”

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Private Tour Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Natural Hot Spring - Climbing Mount Batur before sunrise
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Private Tour Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Natural Hot Spring

8.Private Tour Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · from $63

Set out from south Bali around 1:00 to 3:00 am for a private Mount Batur trek with a guide, headlamp, poles, water, and breakfast at the summit. After the 9-kilometer hike, soak at Batur Natural Hot Spring before your private driver returns you to your hotel. Guide Oman is praised for his kind, patient help.

“Such a beautiful experience!!! It was a private tour so you didn't feel like you needed to rush on the hike. Our guide and driver were amazing. The sunset was the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen in my life. I would recommend bringing a warm sweater as it gets cold up there. After the hike, you get to relax at the natural springs!”

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Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide - Reaching the crater rim before sunrise
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Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide

9.Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking With Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 422 reviews · from $42

Start around 2am for a guided climb of Mount Batur, reaching the crater rim near sunrise. Guides such as Tri, Andra, Muli, and JRO set the pace, take photos, and help on rocky sections. Breakfast, transfers, volcano fees, and a coffee plantation stop are included, with hot springs extra.

“Excellent hike to be standig inside a volcano at dawn,well organised......our guide Johnny was great”

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Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep - Waterfalls that require leaving the Jeep
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Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

10.Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $299

Start with resort or vacation-rental pickup at 7 a.m. and spend about eight hours with guide Alec in a private Jeep. You can hike to waterfalls, walk through bamboo forest, visit a black sand beach, stop for banana bread and lunch, and shape the day around your interests. Water shoes, a towel, and sunblock are smart additions.

“Beautiful! Alec was very knowledgeable in the history of the area. If you are looking for a guide who loves to take pictures for you, he is your guy!”

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Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek - Starting with hotel pickup in Khao Sok
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Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

11.Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 4 hours · from $48

Spend four hours trekking Khao Sok National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Aek, June, Diamond, or Big Boy. Look for monkeys, gibbons, snakes, lizards, insects, and plants before cooling off at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin waterfalls. Choose a private or small-group outing, with hotel pickup in the Khao Sok area included.

“Absolutely brilliant experience. Big Boy was a brilliant and funny guide who made the experience so good for us all. Easy walking with lots of stops to see everything. Saw four out of the five monkey species about. 5/5 would recommend to anyone. Thank you Big Boy!”

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3 Days Small Group Trekking And Motorbike Combine + Private room - Day 3: Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Nho Que River
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3 Days Small Group Trekking And Motorbike Combine + Private room

12.3 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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Half-Day Private Grand Canyon Guided Hiking Tour - Pickup from Flagstaff, Williams, Tusayan, or the canyon
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Half-Day Private Grand Canyon Guided Hiking Tour

13.Half-Day Private Grand Canyon Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $345

Spend about five hours hiking below the Grand Canyon’s South Rim with a private guide such as Jon, Kevin, or Christy. Pickup is available from Flagstaff, Williams, Tusayan, Grand Canyon addresses, and other northern Arizona locations. Your guide provides poles, backpacks, water, snacks, lunch, park fees, trail advice, and photos while matching the hike to your group.

“Fabulous hike down South Kaibab trail with Kevin as our guide. This outfitter is top shelf. Lifetime memory.”

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The Narrows: Zion National Park Private Guided Hike - Why the river footing makes this strenuous
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The Narrows: Zion National Park Private Guided Hike

14.The Narrows: Zion National Park Private Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $364

Start early in Springdale for a private, seven-hour Narrows hike with Cedar & Sage. Guides such as Michael, DJ, Moi, and Dayna provide river gear, poles, route help, photos, and local insight as you walk upstream from Temple of Sinawava. The day includes a charcuterie picnic at Zion Lodge, with vegan and vegetarian options available.

“Absolutely amazing! Our guide was awesome, we had a wonderful time. What a beautiful place! I'd definitely book this again!”

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Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari - Pickup in Khlong Sok and the 1:30 PM start
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Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 206 reviews · 7 hours

Join an English-speaking guide such as Big Boy, June, Bom, or Pom for a private seven-hour Khao Sok outing. You’ll hike for about two hours, swim at a quiet waterfall, help cook a Thai dinner over a fire using bamboo, then walk through the forest after dark looking for wildlife. Hotel pickup in the Khao Sok area, park fees, food, water, and insurance are included.

“Amazing trip! Our guide, Diamond, was great at spotting wildlife. We saw a purple tarantula, four snakes, monkeys, and many other incredible animals. Cooking with him was also really nice and the food was delicious! A big thank you to our guide once again.”

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