Family & Small-Group Hiking & Trekking Tours
Gentle day hikes, first summit stories, and bucket-list treks you don’t have to plan alone. This page pulls together guided routes, trail tools, and gear ideas that work for families and tight-knit groups.
Use it to build trips where everyone from kids to grandparents (or your closest trail crew) can share the same view at the end of the day.
Pick the Right Route, Then Layer in Support
Every family or friend group has a different comfort zone. This page helps you match hiking routes to your crew, then add tours, planning tools and gear on top.
- 1. Use the hiking-style overview below to decide what kind of routes fit your group.
- 2. Browse guided hiking and trekking tours through Viator so no one has to navigate alone.
- 3. Use AllTrails and the gear suggestions to fine-tune safety, pacing and packing.
From Park Paths to Multi-Day Treks
Start with your least experienced hiker, not your fittest one. Build the trip around the person who needs the most support so everyone still enjoys the same route.
- Beginner-friendly: well-marked park paths and low-elevation trails you can walk in a few hours.
- Family day hikes: loop trails to viewpoints, waterfalls or lakes with clear turn-around points for younger legs.
- Small-group treks: supported multi-day routes where a local team handles logistics, permits and heavier gear.
Trail-planning shortcut:
Once you have a region in mind, use AllTrails to preview distance, elevation and recent reviews before you lock anything in.
- Filter by distance, elevation and difficulty level.
- Check recent photos for snow, mud or narrow sections.
- Save your favourite options to compare with guided tours.
Trail maps & offline navigation:
Download the AllTrails app →
Family-Friendly Hiking & Trekking Tours with Viator
Guided trips take care of routes, safety checks and local knowledge so you can actually enjoy the views. Many options are designed specifically for families and small groups.
Use the banner below to jump into Viator’s hiking, trekking and nature catalog. Once you land there, filter by outdoor activities, hiking & camping, and look for small-group tours or private options so your crew can move at its own pace.
Boots, Poles & Packs That Make Hiking Easier
You don’t need a closet full of technical gear, but a few smart upgrades make family walks and group treks way more comfortable — especially when feet and knees stay happy.
Columbia Women’s Newton Ridge
Lightweight, waterproof boots that work just as well on muddy park paths as they do on mountain switchbacks.
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NORTIV 8 Men’s Hiking Boots
Durable, budget-friendly boots with solid ankle support for longer family days on the trail.
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Montem Carbon Fiber Poles
Ultralight trekking poles that help with balance on uneven ground and take pressure off knees on descents.
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2L Hydration Pack
Hands-free water for kids and adults who forget to drink until they’re thirsty. Great for warm-weather hikes.
Get yours nowLine Up Flights, Stays & Transport Around Your Hikes
Once you know which tours or regions you’re leaning toward, it’s time to stitch everything together: flights into your starting city, stays near the trailheads, and any trains or buses in between.
Quick option: open the Book Yourself tools on our homepage to search flights, hotels and ground transport in one place.
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