HISTORY TOURER
The standouts, worldwide.
The 14 standout hiking & trekking tours, gathered from across the world. What each one shows you, how long it runs and who leads it, so you can pick the tour that fits the trip.
Hike to Termessos above Antalya: small-group walk, ancient ruins like Turkish Machu Picchu, English guide, pickup included.
Most Popular“Our tour guide was excellent! He was so accommodating, informative and engaging. The experience itself was amazing, would highly recommend”
5-day Kathmandu heritage tour plus easy hill hiking to Chisapani, Nagarkot, and Changunarayan Temple with sunrise views.
“Best of times! Prakash was concierge service, soup to nuts. He personally showed up multiple times for quality control. He was extremely flexible with our very last minute changes. Only minor area for improvement would have been a more comprehensive packing list, but we Read more”
4.5-hour Minca trek to Tayrona heritage trails, plus Arhuaco cacao/coffee farm tasting and time to cool off at a waterfall.
“Jorge was a great guide and taught us alot about the local community and also gave some great tips for our travels around the Santa Marta area. The coffee farm tour was great and felt very private. The family was very friendly and the son explained everything in English for us too which we appreciated.”
Ancient Lava Stream Trek on Havelock Island: 2.5-hour tropical forest walk through areca nut plantations, rope-assisted slippery sections, and botany.
“Really good explanation on plants and trees and geology of Andamans. The guide was very detailed. The hike was strenuous but with while.”
Guided Glendalough night hike at sunset, wildlife spotting, and stargazing in County Wicklow with history stops in the dark.
“Both guides but especially Elena were marvolous. Perhaps start earlier so the pace is not so fast and more time to enjoy the views.”
Hike Hakone Hachiri on Japan Heritage trails with a certified mountain guide: Edo-era checkpoints, Lake Ashi views, and Mishima shrines.
“Aki was knowledgeable, kind, and a wonderful host. He also took many photos of us as a family. The best!!”
A 2-hour private geology hike at Garden of the Gods with a permitted guide, provided water and snacks, and kid geology gifts.
“Eric was absolutely amazing! He was so informative, passionate, and engaging. He breaks down complex geological information about the Garden of the Gods in a way that any layperson can understand it. We walked around the park, traveling through time, learning about the rock formation through the various eras. He tailors the tour to the…”
Ride quad/ATV trails near Cefalù, visit Gibilmanna sanctuary and Castelbuono, and get a panettone bakery taste on a 4-hour outing.
“Great quad bike tour the scenery was spectacular over Cefalù. The tour started off quite slow but really going on the second part”
Guided hike to Termessos from Antalya with expert storytelling, small-group vibes, and mountain views at a casual pace.
“Wow what an unforgettable tour to see an underrated site. Onder was probably the best guide I've ever had in any of my many tours in many countries. He was so very friendly and the conversation throughout the day was great. We talked about the history of Termessos as well as joking and talking about…”
Four days from Hanoi to Sapa’s rice terraces and Halong Bay’s caves, plus a cruise, kayaking, and hearty included meals.
“At the beginning of the trip Alex the tour guide took my kids passports for 45 mins out of my sight. When I asked where are they went he told me he sent them with the captain who’s on shore checking information. He couldnt explain to me Read more”
Hike Fiji’s Koroyanitu National Heritage Park to waterfall pools, then meet locals in Abaca Village for an authentic mountain day.
“What a wonderful day! We were picked up by Ray and driven to the national park where we hiked to a waterfall, stopping for water/photo breaks. Even though it was drizzling, the photos of the waterfall & hike were amazing & Ray took care to Read more”
Guided 3-hour canyon hike near Canmore with waterfalls, caves, and Indigenous pictographs, led by local experts with safety gear.
“Our tour guide Ben was amazing! Super helpful and accommodating. Very informative and interactive hike. Learned lots. Very funny and personable guide. Would highly recommend.”
Downhill hike from Mt Parnassos to Delphi on the ancient E4 footpath, with GPS support, mythology stops, and a snack picnic.
“This was an amazing, perfectly organized self-guided tour. Eleni, our contact, took care of everything and was co Stanton in touch. My wife and I were hiking on our own, but we alsways felt confident that Eleni and her team had our back. Even though it was barely in season, all the accommodations were welcoming…”
Half-day Hakone Heritage hike on the old Tokaido: cobbled paths, forest solitude, a 400-year amasake stop, and Lake Ashi Mt Fuji views.
“With Aki as guide, my daughter and I enjoyed hiking this beautiful trail. Aki did a wonderful job giving us historical context of this trail, stopping at a village for some barley tea and traditional rice dessert for a quick rest and snack. We also stoppRead more”
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