Grand Tour Hikes

Grand Tour Hikes

Grand Tours let you explore a region's highlights in a single session. These extraordinary hikes from around the globe will take you to soaring summits and serene coastlines, all in the course of your morning stroll. Expect a brisk walking pace that averages 3.5 miles per hour.

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Grand Tour Hikes
  • Northern Italy Hike

    Explore the scenic diversity of Northern Italy, from the Adriatic to the Ligurian Sea. On this tour, you’ll cross an Alpine pass, visit Italy’s largest lake, stroll through charming seaside villages, and experience “The Floating City” of Venice.

  • American Southwest Hike

    Witness the lonely majesty of Utah’s Delicate Arch, the otherworldly hoodoos of Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park, and the epic expanse of Arizona’s Grand Canyon in this picturesque hike through Arizona and Utah.

  • American Southwest 2 Hike

    The American Southwest is a world-renowned hiking destination with a peerless collection of slot canyons, sandstone “waves,” and natural bridges. This regional tour will take you from the top of Angel’s Landing to the bottom of Buckskin Gulch.

  • American Southwest 3 Hike

    The diversity of desert landscapes in Arizona and Utah is on display once more in this fifty-five minute journey that roughly follows the Grand Staircase formation. Follow spectacular canyons from above in Goosenecks State Park and Canyonlands National Park, and below in Zion National Park and Li...

  • Oregon Hike

    Watery wonders abound in this walking tour of Oregon, which boasts one ocean, seven waterfalls, and sparkling blue Crater Lake.

  • American Northeast Hike

    The misty top of Mount Katahdin, the rocky shores of Acadia National Park, and the thunderous waters of Niagara Falls are featured in this collection of east coast hiking trails.

  • Northern Rockies Hike

    This hike tours some of America’s most famous parks. Scale the eerie cliffs of Badlands National Park, cross the wind-swept plains of Beartooth Plateau, and visit the presidents at Mt. Rushmore.

  • California Deserts Hike

    Brave the extreme heat and rocky canyons of Death Valley National Park, and wander through a snow-covered desert in Joshua Tree National Park on this hiking tour of California.

  • Lake Tahoe Hike

    Explore this pristine alpine lake astride the California-Nevada border and the verdant pine forests that surround it. This walking tour includes visits to Tahoe’s tiny neighbor, Eagle Lake, the crystal clear shores of Emerald Bay, and the famous Flume Trail.

  • California Central Coast Hike

    Towering coastal redwoods, undulating seaside dunes, subterranean crawls, and two breathtaking waterfalls highlight the diverse landscape of California’s Central Coast. This walking tour explores state and national parks from Big Sur to San Luis Obispo.

  • Sierra Nevada Hike

    Take in the towering rock domes and waterfalls of Yosemite National Park. Brave the slippery rock steps to Vernal Falls, follow the pine-dotted path up to Glacier Point for a panoramic view of the valley, and visit the nearby Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, home to the oldest living thing on earth.

  • Sierra Nevada 2 Hike

    The Sierra Nevada Mountains in California are home to over a dozen nationally protected forests and parks. This trek visits Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, home to towering canyons and Giant sequoia, and Devils Postpile National Monument, home to spectacular Rainbow Falls and the surreal...

  • Trinity Mountains Hike

    The northwestern corner of California is home to the Shasta-Trinity Mountains, a rugged region of remote beaches, and thunderous herds of Roosevelt elk. Marvel at the magnificent giant sequoias on the Boy Scout Tree Trail and climb to the eerie edge of Devil’s Punch Bowl.

  • Maui Hike

    The island of Maui is strikingly diverse. This tour traverses the lush peaks of the Iao Valley, crosses the volcanic sands of Pailoa Bay, and explores Haleakala National Park, including the gorgeous Pools of Oheo and the martian landscapes of the Sliding Sands Trail. This version has no music, so...

  • Big Island Hike

    On the Big Island of Hawaii, the mark of lava is everywhere, from the picture perfect falls at Akaka Falls State Park, the molten mountains on Kilauea Iki Trail, the dark depths of Thurston Lava Tube, and most directly in the (now vanished) Kapalana Lava Flows.

  • Kauai Hike

    Hike the majestic peaks of Kauai in this exploration of one of Hawaii's most beautiful islands. This hike takes you from the ocean spray of Spouting Horn to the magnificent Kokee State Park, home to Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. This version has no music, so you can use your own...

  • Swiss Alps Hike

    The iconic peak of the Matterhorn mountain looms large in this alpine hiking tour. Climb aside the icy cascades at Furka Pass, brave the “Lake of the Dead,” and walk along the River Aar in the city of Bern.

  • German Forests Hike

    Discover Deutschland’s natural beauty in this survey of national parks and protected forests. Explore the towering pines of the Thuringian Forest, the Medieval fortress at Bastei in the Eble Sandstone Mountains, and the deep gorge Partnachlam in Bavaria.

  • Paris Hike

    Wander the banks of the Seine, climb the Montmarte steps to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and see the Cathedral Notre-Dame before the fire in this walking tour of one of Europe's most beautiful cities.

  • British Columbia Sea to Sky Hike

    British Columbia’s Sea-to-Sky Highway moves Vancouverites from the city to the ski resorts of Whistler. This hike explores the lush temperate rainforests, towering granitic peaks, roaring rivers, and epic waterfalls that surround one of Canada’s most scenic routes.

  • British Columbia Coast Hike

    Beautiful Vancouver Island sets the stage for most of this hike along Canada’s western coast. Visit the immaculate gardens of Queen Elizabeth Park in the city of Vancouver, before heading into the woods for a trip along Pacific Rim National Park’s legendary West Coast Trail.

  • British Columbia Rockies Hike

    The Canadian Rockies offer some of the most picture-perfect mountain scenery on the planet. Climb a moraine on the world famous Iceline trail, take in the stunning vista from Glacier National Park’s Abbot Ridge, and wander through chest-high wild flowers in Kootenay National Park.

  • Alberta Rockies Hike

    Canada’s Alberta province is home to extraordinary natural scenery, including the country’s first national park, Banff. This hike will take you along the shore of turquoise Lake Louise and atop the sparkling ice of the Athabasca Glacier.

  • New Zealand Hike

    Welcome to Kiwi country, where trails are called “tracks,” and hiking is called “tramping.” Climb through the fern-covered Coromandel Forest to the jagged Pinnacles, scamper to the top of the Franz Josef Glacier, and see the Southern Alps up close on Avalanche Peak.