Hiking & Trekking Tours

At our headquarters in Torrey, Utah, Hondoo is surrounded for scores of miles by rugged wilderness which often seems impenetrable. However, for those who know where to go there exist intricate trails established by Indians, explorers, stockmen, outlaws and outfitters.

Some trails have been formally improved by land managers; many have not. For those interested, Hondoo will guide hikes to Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase & Escalante Canyons National Monument, San Rafael Swell Wilderness, or other landforms in the area.

Let us design a trip for you or your group–we especially enjoy being the local expert for non-local tour operators. We have all necessary permits which allow us to guide you on public lands. All day hikes require a two person minimum Lunch is provided on full day tours. The price of day hikes includes transportation, your guide and lunch; trips depart as arranged. When arranging your trip, inquire with Hondoo about specific trails, length and difficulty of the trails for the area you’re interested in exploring. You may choose a special emphasis hike which feature slot canyons, slickrock mountains, natural wonders, or rock art panels.

This popular private tour features stunning views at every step, following an exposed ridge into the depths of the Grand Canyon. There are two main turn-around options on the South Kaibab Trail. The first is Cedar Ridge, which is a broad saddle with stunning views, bathrooms and a bit of shade. Turning around at Cedar Ridge makes the hike an easy-going 3 mile round trip. The other option is Skeleton Point, which offers a breathtaking lunch spot and an incredible vantage point from which to view the Colorado River and Phantom Ranch. Either way, this trail offers mind-blowing views and exciting hiking, much of which is in the first half of the hike.

Head for the more remote valleys of the northern Dales to explore fast-flowing rivers, stunning hay meadows, traditional villages and fascinating mining remains. Spend your first day crossing the wild, open moorland between Arkengarthdale and Swaledale before enjoying a classic exploration of upper Swaledale, with its waterfalls and welcoming little villages. Your third day takes you along the Swale to popular Reeth before heading up to Fremington Edge for views back over much of your route.

Spend your first day enjoying the famous Malham circuit, taking in Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and the huge arc of Malham Cove, as well as the quieter footpaths in between. Your second day takes you across the moors into Wharfedale where you visit the pretty village of Linton before arriving at your base for the last two nights in beautiful Burnsall. Spend your last full day exploring a lovely stretch of the River Wharf (great for a dip if you’re brave enough!) and the gorge of Trollers Gill.

This route explores the peaceful fells of the Cumbrian part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Spend your first full day heading for the summit of brooding Wild Boar Fell, with views over much of the western Dales, the Eden Valley and the Howgill Fells. Your second day is a full-length traverse across the distinctive Howgill Fells to reach the ‘book town’ of Sedbergh. Your final day’s walk takes you over moorland and along gentle riverside paths in Dentdale, complete with a stop in picturesque Dent.

The food is as much a highlight as the walking on this trip, with fantastic dishes using lots of local produce on offer at both hotels.

Enjoy a relaxed ramble through Wharfedale, soaking up riverside paths, woodland trails, moorland views and pretty villages. Explore the charming villages of mid-Wharfedale before heading north all the way to the ‘head of the valley’. On the way, you will take in atmospheric Grass Wood, the fascinating ‘Conistone Dib’, a trip into peaceful Littondale, the villages of Kettlewell and Buckden and stunning views up and down the valley. There is also plenty of time to stop and refuel in some of the many cosy pubs and cafes on the way.

Begin your journey in the small market town of Middleham with its impressive castle ruins and spend a day exploring the quiet footpaths of exquisite Coverdale, remote Walden and idyllic Bishopdale before making your way west towards the head of Wensleydale, taking in famous Aysgarth Falls and the banks of the surprisingly peaceful River Ure.

Explore the famous green pastures of bucolic Wensleydale and its beautiful tributary valleys before crossing one of Yorkshire’s highest mountains to reach the more remote valley of Swaledale, full of dry stone walls, field barns, waterfalls and sweeping views. Much of this route takes in classic ‘Herriot Country’ and is our take on the well-known ‘Herriot Way’.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure just south of the eclectic town of Moab, Utah. High-speed, custom rafts allow you to journey through the Colorado River's legendary 100-mile Cataract Canyon in just 2 days–perfect for those with busy schedules yearning for a quick, but refreshing dose of adventure. From surreal scenery to thrilling whitewater, Cataract Canyon is rated as one of the best rafting trips in America. Travel through the heart of Canyonlands National Park on the Colorado River, where postcard-perfect vistas will dazzle you around every bend in the river. Step back in time as you explore ancient Native American habitations and learn of their cultures. Discover the thrill of nearly 30 world-class Colorado River whitewater rapids.

Once you reach Lake Powell, you'll return to Moab, by ground shuttle. Join us for 2 spectacular days in the great outdoors and reconnect with your sense of adventure. Be sure to see the Cataract Express Itinerary and Adventure Extension option to make the most of your time in Moab, Utah!

The West Highland Way is the most famous and perhaps best loved long distance walking route in Scotland. It is 96 miles/154km in length and begins in Milngavie (on the edge of Glasgow) and ends in Fort William. It's an incredibly diverse trail which explores some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer. From mountains and lochs, to moorland and farmland, the West Highland Way trek really does have it all.

Hike across remote borders in the undiscovered Balkans on this walking and cultural holiday through Kosovo, Montenegro and Albania – the famed Peaks of the Balkans trail.

A country whose painful birth still reverberates across the Balkans, Kosovo is a land rich in natural and cultural highlights. A staunch stronghold of Albanian traditions, its mountains and valleys are blanketed with dense forests that are home to wolves, bears, lynx and golden eagles. What better place than for a walk through some of the most beautiful and remote landscapes in Europe.

Adventure across the Yucatan Peninsula from the tropical beaches to the colourful cities. Lose yourself among ancient Maya ruins of Chichen Itza and Uxmal, and head to the bustling street markets before finding yourself in clear waters and turquoise lagoons of the coast. Learn about the Maya culture in colonial Merida, experience a traditional meal with a family, and then take the plunge in Bacalar: a laidback lake town famous for its ever-changing shades of blue water. Thousands of years of history mixed with a modern, laidback lifestyle means Mexico, and the Yucatan in particular, should be high on everyone’s bucket list.

This is a three night Rwanda safari which includes a stay at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge on the edge of the Volcanoes National Park. Trek to see the highly endangered and magnificent mountain Gorilla in its wild habitat and explore a local village which gives a fascinating insight into life in rural Rwanda.

Freycinet Experience Walk is an eco certified, fully inclusive walking tour in Tasmania. Over four days, you will cover the entire length of the Freycinet Peninsula, including the iconic Wineglass Bay. Spend your days taking in stunning coastal vistas and the beauty of Tasmania’s flora and fauna. By night, dine on freshly prepared Tasmanian produce before resting your head at the sustainably built Friendly Beaches Lodge in the heart of Freycinet National Park.

This seven-day, 30+ mile backpacking adventure includes five full days of backpacking along massive glaciers, past wild creeks, and through virgin wilderness in this most amazing and virtually unexplored area of Denali National Park. Not only does this experience include float plane access via a flight-seeing tour of the mighty Ruth Glacier, it also provides backpackers the opportunity to experience Denali National Park in a way that few ever have. You’ll finish the trip with a short visit to the quaint town of Talkeenta, and a remarkable train ride back to Anchorage.

Turquoise Lake offers some of the best hiking and wildlife viewing in Lake Clark National Park. At your first camp, spend a few days exploring waterfalls and glaciers, then head toward Twin Lakes for three days in the alpine tundra. Enjoy some of Alaska’s most incredible lakes and mountain ranges, and return refreshed from this wild place of natural beauty and solitude.

Guarded by 8,000’ peaks to the east, and endless tundra to the west, Turquoise Lake is nestled between Telaquana Lake and Twin Lakes, in the heart of Lake Clark National Park. This 7-day adventure gives anyone looking for an all-inclusive wilderness hiking experience the chance to thoroughly explore one of Alaska’s most amazing and beautiful watersheds; kayaking the turquoise waters, hiking to the edges of mighty glaciers, and exploring the hillsides searching for a glimpse of the many animals that call this place home. With kayaks based at Turquoise Lake you can hike both the east end and west end of the lake, with the option to do morning or evening paddles from camp.

This routes explores three of Lake Clark National Park’s most spectacular watersheds — Telaquana Lake, Turquoise Lake, and the famed Twin Lakes. This backpacking trip will take you up and over glaciers, through spectacularly vertical canyons, past huge waterfalls, and across some of the most stunning alpine tundra in Alaska.

This 10-day backpacking and hiking trip will take you from the shores of remote Telaquana Lake, around the Trail Creek highlands, beneath the glaciated 8000’ Telaquana Mountain, under the hanging glaciers surrounding Turquoise Lake, over a glacier pass, through the tundra of the Emerson Creek valley, and finally to Twin Lakes.

While the mountains present exciting route-finding challenges, the tundra allows the opportunity to hike easily and glass the horizons for Dall’s sheep, grizzly bears, caribou, moose, migratory foul, and birds of prey.

An exclusive proposal of Walk Patagonia to travel the Carretera Austral, famous for its surreal landscapes, its picturesque localities, and its pristine nature.

Travel down a section of the Carretera Austral to the picturesque town of Caleta Tortel, nestled in a zone of archipelagos with endless islands, channels and estuaries, and rugged mountain ranges crowned by glaciers. With optional full-day trekking in Cerro Submarino, Río Mosco Refuge or Tigre Glacier Lookout before embarking on the lake transfer that connects the different towns of the southern region of Aysén and arrive in the beautiful spot of Candelario Mansilla. Enjoy days trekking in El Chaltén before visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Explore the lesser known highlights of Laos, visit Pakou Cave, the city of Vang Vieng, the capital city of Laos, temples, cycling, and more.

Setting off from the village, we will climb through Shropshire’s ‘little Switzerland’ passing Victorian reservoirs and viewing ancient fossils as we make our way up to the top of the Mynd, learning about the history and features.

The route starts in the famous Carding Mill Valley from a National Trust car park, climbing the steep paths past waterfalls, lakes, bronze age barrows and iron age forts, reaching the Pole Bank summit with views across Wales, Shropshire, Hereford and Worcestershire where Woolly Mammoths once roamed and gliders now soar. We follow ancient tracks, such as the the Portway path riding the ridge for several miles and making our descent into the batches, ending back at the cafe for cake.

Follow the Congo Nile Trail which extends from Rubavu, through the Rustiro, Karongi, Nyamasheke districts and ends at Rusizi. 227km of beautiful landscapes, rolling hills and clear water. The entire trek can be completed in a 10-day hike, however this trip can be customised to suit travellers who do not have time to complete the full route.

Enjoy tree top canopy walks, lakeside picnics and trek chimpanzees in the jungle with expert guides to lead the way.

Nepal offers a plethora of places where you can indulge with your partner in the adventurous way or cultural way. These activities will contribute towards solidifying the bond between partners.

The Honeymoon Tour package allows you to enhance the affection and love between you and your spouse. Nepal has many romantic places as depicted in various movies and drama like lakes, hills, forests, rivers, waterfalls, mountains, temples, pagodas and other architectural palaces. You can enjoy the Honeymoon Tour conducting various activities with your partner such as observing the unique cultural dances and folk tunes whilst you eat the many cultural delicacies of Nepalese food.

Imagine the time when you overlook the setting sun through the mountains from the bank of a lake with your partner. Imagine drinking a cup of coffee from your hotel balcony with your partner overlooking the lush mountains and hills.

All these activities including visiting world famous religious sites like Lumbini (Birthplace of Lord Buddha), Pashupatinath (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE), sunrise viewpoints and many other places which would help you and your partner strengthen your bond. If you want to take your spouse to a luxury ride then our Helicopter Tour can be a thrilling activity to do in Nepal. Trekking could also be another daunting way of bonding together.

Nepal Trekking Routes Treks & Expedition would do our utmost best in order to make the start of your new phase in life a very memorable one. Travel hassle free with your partner in this Himalayan multicultural country as part of our Honeymoon Tour.

This 9 day best of Rwanda safari gives you an all-around educational and enriching experience of this beautiful country. Throughout this tour you will track chimpanzees, golden monkeys and 10 other primate species. You will also be able to relax at Lake Kivu, experience the culture of nearby villages and go on wildlife game drives in Akagera National Park. There you will see lions, giraffes, leopards, hippos and more, among other national parks too.

This gorilla trek hike takes you to Virunga National park and to the Nyiragongo Volcano. It will begin and end in Kigali, Rwanda. This is one of our extremely gratifying short tours that provide you with the special chance to have that memorable gorilla tracking experience in Africa’s most grand national park, Virunga. Nyiragongo Volcano is a stunning stoat volcano that has a huge lava lake, you will not forget this tour.

This specialized tour is based in the Utcubamba and Marañon valleys, both known for their magnificent scenery, surrounded by deep cliffs.

The Marañon valley, with a 2,500-meter-deep canyon, is exceptionally rich in endemic wildlife. The final days of the tour are spent in Cajamarca, a town and region in northern Peru with a rich cultural heritage.

Hike up to the third largest waterfall in the world, visit the great walled city of Kuelap, and explore the cultural city of Cajamarca.

Explore Armenia and Georgia by bike on this thirteen day tour. Starting in Yerevan, taking in the architectural masterpieces of the city before heading off to cycle through fields, meadows and small roadside villages, stopping at Sevan to take in the blue pearl of Armenia and one of the highest freshwater lakes. Visit local wineries and admire the architecture of the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a masterpiece of the Early Middle Ages and UNESCO site.

From the village of West Burton, head past the famously beautiful waterfall before gaining height through woodland, where you can see a wealth of wildflowers and keep your eyes peeled for the odd early evening deer. Emerge onto the fellside, where great views over the Dales start to open up and your guide will help you spot fossils embedded in the rocks over 300 million years ago.

After a last uphill pull, enjoy a lovely stroll along walled green lanes to get to your perfect sunset spot, where your guide will provide drinks and nibbles while you enjoy the sunset over a stunning vista stretching along Wensleydale, Bishopdale and the Walden Valley.

Once the sun has set, your guide will ensure you arrive safely back in West Burton as night descends.

A tour of the eastern side of Peak District's highest mountain.
Together we enjoy the peace of the dawn and panoramic views, with just birdsong for company. At a steady pace we ascend the plateau, journeying past the atmospheric, mysterious shapes of gritstone tors. As the sun rises, we settle down in a comfortable spot for breakfast coffee, tea, orange juice, croissant, pastries and fruit. We then have a little more time for exploring in the fresh morning air before descending back to Edale.

Enjoy what must be one of the most scenic ascents of any mountain in England up the waterfall filled slopes of Buckden Gill, including a couple of short scrambles to get round the bigger cascades, to reach the atmospheric ruins of Buckden Lead Mine. Here your guide will tell you about the mystery of ‘Buckden Bill’ as well as the history of the mine itself before a last pull up to the summit of Buckden Pike.

Enjoy a picnic lunch while taking in the stunning views over much of the Dales (and further on a clear day) before visiting the nearby war memorial, erected to commemorate the Polish airmen whose bomber crashed into the hillside during a snowstorm in 1942. Find out the story of the lone survivor before descending back into Wharfedale along ancient ‘green lanes’. Stop in the pretty village of Starbotton for a well-earned drink at the village pub before finishing the day with a gentle stroll along the banks of the River Wharfe back to Buckden.