The 9 Farm Walking Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Gem Mining and Goat Farm Walking Tour in Hendersonville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

At Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm, you’ll wash provided buckets of mining rough through covered flumes, keep your finds, visit goats and an aviary, and browse North Carolina’s largest crystal and fossil store. Plan on about two hours at this family-friendly Hendersonville stop.

“We had a wonderful time at this cute little farm. We found lots of beautiful gems and saw some really interesting farm animals.”

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2.Tetebatu Walking Tour – Rice Terraces, Waterfall & Monkey Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $68

Spend 7 to 8 hours walking through Tetebatu’s rice terraces, local villages, waterfalls, plantations, and Mount Rinjani foothills. Your private guide may include coffee, fruit, and local life along the way, followed by lunch at a local warung and a visit to black and gray monkeys.

“Great way to see waterfalls, rice fields and monkey forest in one day! Local guide Eddie made sure we could go as fast or slowly as we liked which we appreciated. Driver and host Jamil and Iwan were very friendly and entertaining which made the drive go quickly!”

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3.Kualoa Ranch – Horseback Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 145 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $173

Ride at a calm walking pace through Kualoa Ranch’s Kaʻaʻawa Valley with a local guide. You’ll pass forest trails, World War II bunkers, and Jurassic Park filming sites while learning about Hawaiian history. Guides such as Iris, Jake, and Belinda have earned praise for patient instruction and storytelling.

“Easy horse walk - took my parents and they enjoyed it ! It’s beautiful country out there … a bit expensive though”

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4.Cliffs of Moher walk with local farmer. Clare. Guided. 3.5 hours.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Start at Doolin Inn at 10 a.m. and hike about 3.5 hours with local farmer-guides such as Pat or Vincent. Follow gravel paths and private farm ground to cliff views beyond the visitor centre, then take an included taxi back to Doolin.

“Today was an unforgettable hike through the cliffs with Pat and his cousin! They led the group fearlessly through the rugged terrain of the cliff’s edge! We learned much about Irish history, culture and ecology! I would rate this as one of my very favorite experiences within the past ten days visit! It was an unforgettable day!!”

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5.Ubud yoga, rice terrace walk and floating Breakfast tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $25Best value

Spend about six hours combining a yoga class, a floating breakfast at a scenic cafe, and a walk at Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Bali Agung Tours includes air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, coffee or tea, and pickup from Kuta, Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, and nearby areas.

“Very disappointed wasn’t able to complete our itinerary. Did not tour due to same day cancellation by the company.”

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6.Ubud Countryside Tour: Campuhan Ridge Walk and Rice Terrace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $40

Spend about seven hours with a private English-speaking driver visiting a Balinese house, Campuhan Ridge, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, Tegenungan Waterfall, and a coffee plantation. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and entrance tickets are included when you choose the all-inclusive option.

“Great tour guide, lovely transportation, the whole experience was very enjoyable. Family & I would happily go again.”

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7.Private Guided Walking Tour in Hacienda Baru TICKET NOT included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Walk Hacienda Baru near Quepos with Freddy, Pedro, or another bilingual guide from Private Tours with Freddy Tours. In about three hours, you may spot monkeys, sloths, toucans, agoutis, peccaries, coatis, and forest birds, then photograph them through an HD telescope attached to your phone.

“Freddie did an outstanding job as a guide he is amazing at finding wildlife He saw animals that were invisible to us so I would highly recommend if you go here hire Freddy as your guide he grew up on the reserve and knows the area”

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8.Buje: Authentic Istrian family farm, guided walk, foods & wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77

At Olivo Istriano near Buje, you’ll walk through fruit orchards, olive groves and vineyards, then learn olive-oil production from hosts such as Rene or André. A certified olive-oil sommelier leads the tasting, followed by Istrian foods, two wines, homemade drinks and artisan ice cream.

“We were lucky enough to have a private tour with just the three of us (my mum, sister and I) and it was the loveliest experience. It was one of the highlights of our trip! Rene is a great host, explains everything with passion and with a joke and made you feel right at home. We met his nonna, mom and das as well and they were all super lovely. The tour is super informative and the tasting amazing, as it is all locally produced. 100% recommend!”

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9.2d1n Kinabalu Park & Poring Canopy Walk & Desa Cow Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $139

Spend two days in Sabah’s highlands with hotel pickup, a guide, one night of lodging, meals, Poring Hot Springs, a 175-meter canopy walkway, Desa Dairy Farm, and Kinabalu Park. Guides such as Neil, Gavin, and Joel have been praised for friendly, well-organized service.

“We have amazing trips. Amazing view on North Borneo Cruise dinner. Nice food and entertainment. We are very fortunate to have Gavin as our guide. He is very patient, professional and knowledgeable. Gavin request for Mt Kinabalu room view for our 2 nights stay in Perkasa hotel. However, limited choice for hotel breakfast and dinner.”

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