WORLDWIDE · HIKING & TREKKING
The 15 farm and countryside walks worth building a trip around, with what each charges a head, how long it holds you and which season it actually runs in. Number one is first for a reason.
Review of the Can Gio Monkey Island tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with mangroves, crocodiles, wartime history, lunch, and practical tips.
“Amazing guided tour, friendly guide, great food, and hilarious monkeys…what else could you possibly want? This is tour is a must if you are in Saigon!”
Guide a llama or alpaca through a historic Catskills farm, meet friendly barn animals, and enjoy a gentle 90-minute outing at Clover Brooke Farm.
“What a unique experience! Andrea, the tour guide was wonderful and very knowledgable. You can tell she genuinely cares about her animals. We had a lovely time with the Alpacas and Llamas.”
Trek Chiang Mai’s Karen coffee country, plant a tree, roast beans, brew V60 coffee, and enjoy a farm lunch with local guides.
“Jack is super passionate about sharing all his knowledge about coffee and the coffee camp. They did a terrific job managing the time, sharing information about the coffee plants in the jungle and other medicinal plants. The lunch was dRead more”
Review of Twin Beans Farm’s dog-led trek in Da Lat, with a private waterfall, sturgeon farm, snacks, transport, and coffee options.
“Beautiful views, great food and coffee, and a wonderful staff. Easy to access Da Lat and plenty of hiking spots within walking distance.”
Trek through Dalat forest with friendly farm dogs, visit a private waterfall and sturgeon farm, then enjoy coffee at Twin Beans Farm.
“I had a fantastic time on this walk to the waterfall. It was just me, the guide Hieu, and six beautiful dogs. Hieu is good fun, speaks excellent English, and is very knowledgeable about the surroundings. The sturgeon farm was also very interesting, and the coffee farm is in the most beautiful, serene setting. I stayed there afterwards to do a coffee workshop. I thouroughly enjoyed my day and would highly recommend this tour, it's something different to do a little off the beaten track.”
Explore a working hill farm near Tobermory with wildflowers, ponies, sheep, sea views, and a friendly guide on this gentle 90-minute hike.
“Karen is lovely! My tour exposed me to beautiful views of surrounding isles and and waterways plus she is well educated in local Hortaculture and history i would gladly take this tour mutiple times my words cant express what my heart and mind experienced Also her husband teaches natural stone wall Construction. It is truely a MUST on your travel list plan to return asap mark hankins”
Meet Rwanda’s women coffee farmers, learn every step from bean to cup, enjoy lunch, and visit a Kigali-area craft center on this 8-hour tour.
“After traveling to Kigali for a work conference, my colleagues and I decided to book this tour and I’m so glad that we did! It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and you shouldn’t hesitate to book! Our guide was friendly and inviting and did such a great job answering oRead more”
Trek beside white rhinos at Uganda’s Ziwa Sanctuary on a private day tour from Kampala, with lunch, transport, rangers, and entrance fees included.
“Excellent! Very informative trek with the Rhino. We end ended up seeing 10 during our walk. Would highly recommend a trip to Ziwa.”
Hike Mt. Rigi with a private English-speaking guide, Swiss sausage BBQ, farm visit, 360-degree views, and a scenic boat ride to Lucerne.
“We like seeing hidden gems when on vacation and this was definitely one. We loved getting to hike on some lesser traveled pass and get up close and personal to the roaming cows. Having Mark do a bbq in one of the outposts was a wonderful and unique experience. Taking the ferry back was an unexpected bonus that allowed the trip to really show all aspects of the area.”
Review of Phuket’s jungle hike, Big Buddha views, two temples, monk blessing, and organic Thai lunch for $49.
“The walk was very beautiful. It was steep but we got a walking stick and had a lot of breaks so everyone could keep up. On the top the café was really nice and we had some rice snacks a coconut and watermelon. Then we went to Big Buddha, Chalong temple and we had a beautiful lunch. The guide was very kind and funny and gave us a nice day. I would definitely recommend this trip!”
Review of Toronto’s Muskoka cranberry farm and Hardy Lake hike, with fall colors, Gravenhurst free time, transport details, price, and practical tips.
“On Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, I joined the Muskoka Cranberry Farm and Hardy Lake Hike with Northbound Tours and let me tell you, it was an experience like no other! I had an absolute blast. Never in my life did I imagine I’d find myself in a cranberry pond, but there I was, laughing and loving every second of it. Our guide, Chris, was incredible, super knowledgeable and passionate. He walked us through the trails, shared fascinating facts about Muskoka and gave us the best tips to make the most out of the whole experience. 10/10, would absolutely recommend.”
Ride camels through a Los Angeles forest, enjoy a private picnic, meet 200 ranch animals, and finish with campfire s’mores.
“Such a unique experience. Jen was an absolute pleasure. I would come back here and bring my friends and family. She set such a beautiful afternoon for my partner and I and was very accommodating”
Cook a four-course Lao lunch on a family farm, then hike to Kuang Si Falls and visit rescued bears from Luang Prabang.
“I had a wonderful time with my partner. The guide and the hosts were fantastic. It was everything I expected and was perfect.”
Review of a private Nandi Hills sunrise drive or sunset trek from Bangalore, with Jain temple, village life, hilltop views, and practical tips.
“I had the most wonderful experience visiting Nandi Hills with Chandan as my guide. As a woman traveling alone, safety and comfort are extremely important to me, and not once did I feel uncomfortable or unsafe throughout the entire tour. The day was light, relaxed, and genuinely fun. I was able to enjoy so many unforgettable experiences without feeling rushed or pressured. What I appreciated most was how intuitive Chandan was - he fine-tuned the tour according to my preferencesand consistently checked in along the way to make sure I was comfortable and happy with everything. It truly felt like a personalized experience rather than a standard tour. Thank you,…”
Review of Maiori’s three-hour lemon farm hike, with Sfusato lemon tastings, local history, Amalfi Coast views, and practical fitness advice.
“Exceptional! The guide Alesso was very passionate about the tour & attractions in Maiori. Spectacular views all the way up! Marcelo (?) the owner of the Castle was very accommodating & proudly showed us around.”
Every kind of farm on the site, in one place.
