Day Trips

Experience the natural wonders of Queensland's Atherton Tablelands to visit different parts of the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest on this outdoorsy day trip from Cairns. With a guide, you'll take easy walks to three waterfalls - Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls and Dinner Falls - and take a refreshing swim in Lake Eacham. See the Cathedral Fig Tree, take in views of the volcanic crater in Mt Hypipamee National Park, and enjoy lots of time for swimming and photo ops. Morning and afternoon snacks are picnic lunch provided

Explore the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo with your own Egyptologist guide on a private tour from Aswan. Relax into a private air-conditioned vehicle as you travel to these two well-preserved temples, and enjoy your guide's full attention as you tour. Roam riverside Kom Ombo, dedicated to both the falcon and crocodile gods; and admire Edfu, the most intact of Egypt's ancient sanctuaries. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus entrance fees included.

Journey to Morocco's Atlas Mountain area and spend the day exploring the Three Valleys with this private, full-day tour. Your guide plans out the whole day for you, including transportation and lunch, so that you can enjoy your explorations without worry. Go on a camel ride, and then stop for a cup of Moroccan tea and cake in Imlil Valley. Visit the home of a Berber family in Ait Souka to learn more about their everyday lifestyles, and end the day in Moulay Brahim near the Asni Valley.

Discover one of Chile's most unique natural landscapes on this 10-hour tour from San Pedro de Atacama, including hotel-up. Marvel over the stark white plains of the Atacama Salt Flats, see the shimmering Miscanti lagoon and spot pink flamingos bathing in the Chaxa lagoon. Finally, get a taste of life in the Atacama Desert as you visit the traditional villages of Socaire and Toconao.

Escape the city for the day to explore the sublime nature and beautiful waterfalls of the Atherton Tablelands on a flexible-length, small-group trip. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed area is known for its stunning rainforests, waterfalls and rolling dairy pastures. Visit several falls, including Malanda Falls, Milaa Millaa Falls, Ellinjaa Falls and Zilliee Falls, along with a historic dairy farm and numerous panoramic overlooks. This small-group trip, limited to no more than 10 guests, also includes a guide, morning tea, lunch, all entrance fees and round-trip coach transport from your hotel.

If you're keen to visit Aswan from Luxor, it makes sense to see as much as possible along your route. This private full-day tour covers more sights than most similar trips: with visits to Edfu and Kom Ombo on the outward journey, and the Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple in Aswan. Plus, the journey is part of the discovery, with road and then train travel back. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Go star watching with this all-day tour to the Teide Observatory on the island of Tenerife. Learn about astronomy from a starlight guide and take a guided tour of the observatory. After sunset, use long-range telescopes to observe the night sky of Teide National Park.

Discover the natural splendor of the Atacama Salt Flats on a full-day tour from San Pedro de Atacama. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit the luminescent salt flats of Soncor; observe fabulous flocks of brightly colored flamingos in Los Flamenco National Park; and explore the luscious lagoons of Miscanti and Miniques. Feast upon a traditional Chilean lunch in the charming village of Socaire, and browse the bespoke boutiques of Tocanao for special souvenirs and artisan treasures.

Explore the three valleys of the Atlas Mountains in a guided day trip from Marrakech! See the Plateau Kik, Asni Ouirgane Valley and Takerkoust Dam and make the best of your stay while in Morocco!

Experience one of South America's most startling natural wonders, the vast Atacama Salt Flat, on this 4-hour tour from San Pedro de Atacama, including hotel pick-up. Snap photos of the third largest salt plain in the world, which stretches over 1,200 square miles (3,000 sq km), then spot rare Andean flamingoes at the Los Flamencos National Reserve and visit the beautiful Quebrada de Jerez valley. You'll also have chance to browse the handicrafts market and shop for souvenirs in Toconao village.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS- Explore the beautiful villages and dramatic panoramic of the Atlas Mountains- Enjoy a scenic walk at the base of Mount Toubkal and the Berber Village- Take lunch with a Berber family in their home- Ride a mule through the wild grasslands of the areaINCLUDED:- Pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech and all transfers- A mule ride - Your English speaking guide in Imlil - Lunch at a traditional Berber houseSTART TIME: APPROXIMATELY 8amTRIP DURATION: 9 - 10 HOURS

Explore two of Aswan's less-visited highlights, the Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum, on this private tour. Drive to the Kalabsha Temple, built during the late Ptolemaic and Roman period, and see its pylon, courts, and reliefs showing Roman and Egyptian gods. Next, continuing to Aswan's Nubian Museum, a showcase of art and antiquities charting the ancient Nubians of the southern Nile. Includes private air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and Aswan hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Experience the unearthly splendor of the Chilean desert landscape on a 4-hour afternoon and evening tour from San Pedro de Atacama. Float in the unique Cejar Lagoon, famed for its exorbitant salt concentration; admire the proximate lagoons of Ohos del Salar, renowned for their distinct appearance of eyes; and watch a spectacular sunset over the desert while sipping sweet pisco sours.

Take a day trip to Assisi and Cortona and discover these charming hilltop towns alongside a guide. Departing from Florence, travel first to Assisi, where you'll visit the Convent of Santa Chiara, the Basilica of San Francesco, and hear about the life of St. Francis of Assisi. Pause for a peek inside Santa Maria degli Angeli church, believed to be a favorite spot of St. Francis. Then head to Cortona for some time to explore independently before returning to Florence.

Just an hour's drive from Marrakech, the scenic Ourika valley lies in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. On this tour, choose between a small-group and private tour, and customize your itinerary to your preferences - enjoy breakfast at a traditional Berber home, hike to the Setti Fatma Waterfalls and cool off with a swim beneath the falls, ride a camel through the valley, or tuck into a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Discover the dramatic landscape and traditional culture of the Atlas Mountains on a full-day, private trip from Marrakech to a series of scenic valleys. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal driver as you travel by climate controlled vehicle, then walk to mountain waterfalls, pass through Berber villages, take in views of north Africa's highest peak, and see Takerkoust Lake, a tranquil escape from bustling Marrakech. With pickup and drop-off at accommodations in Marrakech, this full-day trip can accommodate your group of up to 7 people.

Exploring the villages of the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech is difficult independently, especially if you only have a day to do it. This private trip focuses on the region's kasbahs: fortified villages on the old Sahara-Marrakech caravan route. Cross North Africa's highest mountain pass to explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet kasbahs before viewing the desert town of Ouarzazate, dubbed the 'Gateway to the Sahara.' Air-conditioned transport and lunch included.

Take a break from ancient temples to see the Monastery of St. Simeon on a private half-day trip from Aswan. Catch a boat across the River Nile and ride a camel to this 6th- to 11th-century sanctuary dedicated to St. Simeon (Anba Hatre), and once home to 1,000 monks. Explore the monks' dwellings and see the church with its fragmented frescoes, as you learn the monastery's history. Hotel transfers, guide, boat ride, and admission included.

The largest province of the South, Surat Thani was once a provincial capital of the 10th century Indonesian Srivijaya Empire, and now covers an area of approximately 13,000 square kilometers of both low basins and high plateaus with forested mountains, as well as some of Thailand's most famous islands including Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, and the Mu Koh Ang Thong Marine National Park.The name of Surat Thani may mean "City of the Good People" but Surat Thani is also known as "the province of a thousand islands" -- many of which lay off the coast in the Gulf of Thailand, including the archipelago that contains Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, and the Mu Koh Ang Thong Marine National Park.

Discover the rich history of Tuscany and Umbria on this diverse full-day tour from Florence. Visit the medieval hilltop town of Cortona, where the movie 'Under the Tuscan Sun' was filmed, and explore the birthplace of San Francesco on a guided tour of Assisi. Finally, delve into the Etruscan origins of Perugia while wandering among its historic walls, arches and monuments.