The Best Hiking Trips in the US
Lace up your boots and grab your backpack – these TRIPS by Culture Trip and other hiking-based tours will stretch your legs and broaden your cultural horizons.
Planning a hiking holiday in America? The United States is a vast country with more than 21,000mi (33,796km) of hiking trails designed for rugged mountain adventures or more leisurely walks. These small-group adventures – bookable on Culture Trip – showcase the best hiking trails the USA has to offer: from those that weave through the towering granite peaks of Yosemite National Park to winter adventures in Alaska’s dramatic backcountry.
Get wild in the Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks – by Intrepid Travel
Yellowstone National Park is one of the best places to hike in the US, with over 1,100mi (1,770km) of hiking trails spread all around the remarkably vast wilderness area. Located south of Yellowstone in the state of Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park boasts 200mi (321km) of trails, many of which wind their way around the impressive Teton Range. Embark on a six-day adventure with Intrepid Travel and you’ll not only see some of the most iconic natural landmarks in the US but learn secret tracking tricks from a wolf tracker. Follow it up with a drink at the famous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson – Wyoming’s landmark watering hole where you’ll feel like a real-life cowboy.
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Jackson, Mississippi
ENDS AT
Jackson, Mississippi
DURATION
6
GROUP SIZE
12
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Hike the Wild West in Zion National Park – by Intrepid Travel
American hiking trails are a way to discover the spirit of the country – and there are few places that evoke the spirit of the US more than Utah’s Wild West. The sparsely populated stretch of land between California and Wyoming has a rich history of cowboys and outlaws, including the famous Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch. Intrepid Travel’s four-day Zion Ranch Stay offers a glimpse into this fascinating region – including a 4×4 jeep ride through the otherworldly landscape of Monument Valley, hiking past the red sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park and the chance to enjoy a home-cooked family meal at a Navajo home.
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Next available from 1st Jan 1970
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Las Vegas, Nevada
ENDS AT
Las Vegas, Nevada
DURATION
4
GROUP SIZE
12
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
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It's the personal contact, the personal experiences. I love meeting people from all over the world... I really like getting to know everyone and feeling like I'm traveling with a group of friends.
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Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.
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