Day Trips

The Batu Caves are a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Kuala Lumpur. Avoid the complications of public transport and travel to the golden Hindu shrine with ease on a day trip that's ideal for travelers with limited time. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure and receive personalized attention from your guide in a small group limited to 15 people.

Discover the best of Madrid by day and by night on a great-value combo tour that fits three popular tours into a single day. Get an overview of the Spanish capital on a morning sightseeing bus tour that covers all the most important monuments, and then take a side trip to the UNESCO-listed city of Toledo, known for its rich multicultural heritage. Back in Madrid, enjoy a night on the town with an authentic flamenco show at a historic, Arab-style venue.

Fish for crabs in a mangrove forest on a full-day tour from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo Kellybays that combines a morning mangrove cruise with a free afternoon in a scenic resort. With optional activities that include kayaking, paddle boats, and banana boats, the day can be as relaxed or adventurous as you want, and you'll find plenty of space to lounge on Borneo Kellybays' pristine beach.

Cruise the scenic Manavgat River on a 9-hour trip from Belek and Kadriye, and spend the day relaxing on deck, swimming in a river delta, sunbathing on a sandy beach, and exploring the Grand Bazaar of Manavgat. This full-day tour includes a hearty lunch of Turkish cuisine, round trip transport from your hotel, and a stop at the Manavgat Waterfall.

Explore Vietnam's scenic countryside and traditional villages on a full-day trip to Mai Chau from Hanoi that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all activities, and lunch. Discover a steep valley lined with rice fields, ride a bicycle along quiet village roads, and get a glimpse of rural life at its most picturesque. This full day tour is available as a small-group experience, or as a private trip for your group of up to 10 people.

Take a full-day sightseeing tour to Mafra, a picturesque village with attractions such as the Mafra National Palace (Palácio Nacional de Mafra). After exploring the immense palace, stop into the Aldeia Tipica of Jose Franco, a house full of ceramic sculpture and artifacts that the artist created to show life in a typical village in Portugal. Continue to the coastal village of Ericeira for lunch and a stroll around the village and the beach. Learn about the region from your private guide, who shares informative commentary throughout the day.

Visit the Manakamana Temple of Nepal on a guided day trip to the holy site, which honors the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati. After a 3-hour drive from Kathmandu to Kurintar, you'll take a 10-minute cable car ride to the 4,270-foot-high (1,302-meter) ridge-top station, located west of the Kathmandu Valley. During three hours of sightseeing, explore the temple alongside a knowledgeable guide who sheds light on its significance. Enjoy a restaurant lunch with marvelous views of the Himalayas.

Hit the road for an entertaining full-day Jeep safari from Alanya, including lunch, and visit natural wonders like the Green Canyon and Oymapā±nar Dam. Admire the views as you venture off-road in the Taurus Mountains and pass through scenic orange groves, banana plantations and botanical gardens, then enjoy swimming, fishing or water sports at the Green Lake.

The Valley of the Nuns (Curral da Freiras) might be one of the coolest places you can visit in all of Portugal - and this tour makes it easy to explore the area. Not only is it a village built on the crater of an extinct volcano, but it was once a place where nuns would hide when pirates attacked the city of Funchal. Plus, during this tour, you'll stop by the fishing village, Câmara de Lobos, and try a traditional Madeira drink.

Explore the Connemara Coast without the stress of planning on a full day tour with round-trip transport from Galway City. In addition to small towns and landmarks often missed by visitors, the day's itinerary includes rare views of the countryside and coastline from the bus and ferry. Freshly-prepared lunch and drinks are included for your convenience.

This full-day private tour of Mandalay provides an overview of the unique cultural heritage in this fascinating city. Accompanied by your own personal guide, tour the Mandalay Palace, Mahamuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda and Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace). Visit a gold-leaf workshop and bustling market and view the sunset from Mandalay Hill. Lunch and hotel transport by private vehicle are included.

Explore the area of Manali, a mountain-lover's paradise with its snowy peaks, deep gorges, green valleys, fast-flowing rivers, alpine lakes, flower-bedecked meadows, beautiful temples, and monasteries steeped in time. On this 5-hour tour from Kullu, you'll visit two temples and a Tibetan monastery, plus have lunch at a local restaurant.

Take time away from the bustling coast and discover an UNESCO-listed natural landmark on a day trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Avoid the restrictions of a rushed tour as you explore the park's lakes, meadows, and prehistoric caves at your own pace. Travel the distance with ease via air-conditioned vehicle, and relax with round-trip transfer from Split.

Explore Mallorca via bus, train, tram, and boat on this multi-stop comprehensive tour of the island. Arranging the logistics of this ambitious tour on your own could be daunting, so make it easy on yourself by letting the tour company take care of everything. Highlights include La Calobra, Torrent de Par eis Gorge, Puerto Soller, Palma, and others. As you travel, learn about the island's history and culture through your guide's in-depth commentary.

Located 83 miles (135 km) southwest of Hanoi in the Hoa Binh province of northern Vietnam, Mai Chau has a population of about 47,500 inhabitants who belong to different ethnic minority groups such as the White Thai, H'mong, Zao, Muong, Tay, Hoa, and Viet. On this day tour from Hanoi, visit a couple of these hill tribes, known for their handicrafts, particularly their skills in embroidering clothes. You can also marvel at the lush green scenery of the valley, dotted with stilt houses inhabited mainly by the White Thai ethnic group. The Sunday market attracts people into town where traditional Thai dishes are made and traditional dances performed.

A guide and hotel pickup and drop-off make your trip to the Magic Water Circuit extra memorable. Tour the world's largest fountain complex at night for a chance to see a light laser show coordinated with classic Peruvian music, plus interactive exhibits like the Tunnel of Surprises and a water maze make this an ideal kid-friendly evening activity.

Even if you're not planning an overnight stay, you can still see highlights of Costa Rica's Central Pacific region with this combo tour from San Jose that mixes wildlife with adrenaline and some of the country's most picturesque beaches. Get your heart rate up on a 10-cable zipline course through the rain forest canopy, stop to see the famous crocodiles of the Tarcoles River, and recharge with a typical Costa Rican lunch. Look for sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and other animals inside Manuel Antonio National Park, and finish the day relaxing on the park's gorgeous white sand beaches.

Leave the Danish capital and cross the vast Oresund Bridge to the impeccably chic city of Malmö on an independent day-trip from Copenhagen. According to your own itinerary, explore the alluring attractions of Sweden's third largest city at a pace suited to you; browse the bespoke boutiques and ambient cafes of Lilla Torget; embark on a leisurely canal cruise of the city's picturesque waterways; or soak up the vibrant atmosphere of the Stora Torget square. Travel by air-conditioned minivan and hear insightful recommendations from your professional guide before exploring the city independently for the day.

Experience the stunning scenery and fascinating hill tribes of Thailand's Golden Triangle during this full-day private excursion. Enjoy an up-close encounter with the residents of Akha, Lisu, and Yao hill tribe villages and stop at the northern-most point on the Thai-Myanmar border.

Experience local life away from the beach as you journey to scenic Manavgat to explore the lively bazaars and artisan markets. This full-day tour from Alanya also includes a cruise down the Manavgat River, the chance to swim beneath the famous Manavgat waterfall and lunch onboard.