The 4 Hiking & Trekking Trips Worldwide That Earn the Upgrade

1.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38Our pick

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus, then spend the day on a deluxe cruise with Vietnamese lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat, Sung Sot Cave, and Titop Island. Guides such as Sam and Hercules are praised for clear explanations and friendly care. Expect a long, active day with up to 48 people.

“Had a wonderful experience at Ha Long bay. Such unrealistically beautiful views. Me and my friends had a lot of fun. The whole guided tour was very a very culture rixh experience for us.”

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2.Sunset Camel Trekking with Falcon Show & VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · from $70

You’ll leave your Dubai hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle for a 45-minute camel ride, sunset coffee and dates, falcon photos, henna, a VIP BBQ, and traditional shows. Guides such as Ashraf, Nasir, Tariq, and Qurban are praised for careful service. Confirm the falcon show, since availability is not consistent.

“It definitely exceeded our expectations. We were surprised to learn that we had a private driver and car for the entire afternoon/evening. Our driver was amazing and very knowledgable. He took us to a dune buggy session and sorted out tRead more”

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3.2-Day Sapa Trek Tour – Luxury Limousine Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 249 reviews · from $189

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa in a limousine bus, then walk through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with a local English-speaking guide. You get one hotel night, two lunches, breakfast, entrance tickets, and time in the Muong Hoa Valley. The second trek covers 9 to 12 kilometers, so bring sturdy shoes and dry clothes.

“Our guide, Emiel, was from Lao-chai Village. During the trip, we tried to explain our poor English carefully. We always smiled and kindly guided our schedule for 1 night and 2 days. Also, the hotel owner at the Legend Hotel was very kind to us and the meal was really delicious. This is a tour that I want to recommend to my friends. Don't worry about it Please choose this.”

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4.2 Nights in Luxury Camp and Camel Trekking in Merzouga Desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $168

You’ll meet Youssef and the Morocco Sahara Exploration team at their Merzouga camp, park securely, then ride camels about 40 minutes into the dunes. Expect sunset and sunrise rides, sandboarding, private tents, hot water, electricity, Moroccan meals, and Berber drums around the fire.

“Youssef et son équipe ont été très accueillant, cherchant à nous faire vivre une expérience inoubliable. 2 nuits sont nécessaires pour se reposer et s’imprégner du désert!”

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