Day Trips

Escape the concrete jungle of Auckland for a natural adventure along the North Island's west coast during this 6-hour trip to Piha and Waitakere. Explore this eco-region's wealth of rugged sea cliffs, black-sand beaches, towering 'Kauri' trees and gushing waterfalls, learning about local Maori traditions and native wildlife along the way.

The Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal are two of India's most visited attractions, and a private tour means you can avoid the crowds and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide. This private full-day tour from New Delhi includes entrance to the UNESCO-listed wonders, a visit to a local marble factory, and a delicious Indian-style lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit Perfume Pagoda (Chua Huong), a vast complex of Buddhist temples and shrines built into the limestone Huong Tich mountains of Vietnam. Follow in the footsteps of devotees who make their annual pilgrimage here to pray for health and prosperity. Ride a boat along the scenic waterway to to Thien Tru Harbor, where you have the option to either walk up the steep mountain path to Huong Tich Cave or take the round-trip cable car. Lunch and coach transport from Hanoi are included.

Explore the former Georgian capital of Mtskheta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the modern-day capital of Tbilisi on this full-day tour and enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide. See the Holy Trinity cathedral, Metekhi church, and the Bridge of Peae in Tbilisi; ride the cable car to Narikala Fortress; then visit Mtskheta landmarks including the Jvari Church and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.

Plovdiv is the 2019 European capital of Culture and home to one of Bulgaria's most impressive archeological sites. This full-day tour from Sofia takes in all the highlights, including a walking tour of the atmospheric Old Town and visits to the Roman Stadium, Roman Forum, and Amphitheatre. Tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance fees.

Experience Odessa like a local on this private full-day tour and maximize your time with a custom-made itinerary. Admire the grand monuments along Deribasovskaya Street; visit the Potemkin Steps, Vorontsov Palace, and Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater; and enjoy a typical Ukrainian lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit two of Romania's most scenic towns, Sinaia and Brasov, on a private full-day tour from Bucharest. See the Peles Castle in Sinaia and have lunch in this charming Prahova Valley town. Continue to Brasov, one of Romania's oldest cities, to see medieval monuments such as the Black Church, which boasts an organ with 4,000 pipes, and the Piaţa Sfatului (Town Square). Walk down Strada Sforii - reported to be the narrowest street in Europe - and learn about the region's history and culture from your informative guide.

This full-day private tour of Phu Quoc offers a comprehensive look at significant locales on the idyllic island situated in the Gulf of Thailand. With a personal guide, you'll witness local industries including a sim wine factory, pearl farm, fish sauce factory and pepper farm. See exhibits on war crimes at Phu Quoc Prison (coconut tree prison) and visit Ham Ninh fishing village, Phu Quoc National Park and Nguyen Trung Truc Temple. You can sunbathe and swim at Sao Beach and Dai Beach, including lunch.

Visit the Perfume Pagoda, a vast complex of Buddhist temples and shrines built into the Huong Tich mountains. This day trip from Hanoi takes you on a boat ride down the Yen River past limestone caves and rocky outcrops. You'll get postcard-perfect views from the water and up close! Travel round-trip from your hotel and dine on a restaurant lunch.

Visit the beautiful city of Vienna on a full-day private tour from Budapest. Whether your next destination is Austria or you just want to explore Vienna for a day, this comprehensive private tour covers everything. Visit significant landmarks such as the State Opera House, the Museum Quarter, and the Schonbrunn Palace as you listen to informative commentary from your guide about the history of the city and Austria.

Provence is the heart of storybook France, made famous in Peter Mayle's bestselling novel 'A Year in Provence'. For those short on time, this full-day discovery tour from Aix-en-Provence takes in the highlights, including picturesque hilltop villages such as Baux-de-Provence and Gordes, the Ochre village of Roussillon, the lavender fields of Luberon, and Van Gogh's former home of Saint-Remy de Provence.

Explore Piha, the West Coast, and the Waitakere Ranges on a tour that includes a surf lesson at a famous New Zealand surf destination. Only 30 minutes drive from Auckland, discover subtropical wilderness, tall waterfalls, panoramic views of the city and Waitakere Ranges, and Maori culture at the Arataki Visitor Centre, and then learn to surf at Piha beach with an expert instructor.

Equestrian lovers can't miss this traditional horse show, featuring the world-famous Hungarian cowboys known as csikós. This comprehensive walking tour of Debrecen covers a myriad of historical sights in a short amount of time, making it ideal for travelers on a time budget. Discover the everyday life of the herdsmen at the Herdsmen Museum and benefit from the insider knowledge of a guide as you explore the Hortobagy National Park.  

Set out to explore the wild volcanic landscapes of northern Lombok on this full-day adventure and benefit from the flexibility of a private tour. Visit the traditional Sasak Village of Segentar, trek to the Tiu Kelep and Sendang Gila waterfalls, enjoy spectacular views of Rinjani Volcano, and spot wildlife such as black long-tailed monkeys in the Rinjani National Park.

Admire Taal Volcano on a personalized day trip, including private hotel transport from Manila. Select ingredients from a local market for a picnic lunch at People's Park in the Sky, then ride a boat to the active volcano on Taal Lake (own expense). Before dinner at a local restaurant you have the option to pay an additional fee for entry to the Sky Ranch Pampanga amusement park.

Explore the tiny islands of the Phang Nga Bay and their main highlights on this 8-hour excursion by speedboat and canoe. From the islands' limestone cliffs and mangrove forests, to the perfect sunbathing spots and lunch stop, this tour has everything handled for the day. Visit Phang Nga Island, Hong Island, Panyee Island, Lawa Island, Naka Island, and James Bond Island.

Explore the ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya on this small group, full-day tour from Bangkok. See all the highlights and landmarks of this important site while listening to commentary from your guide. Lunch in a local restaurant and round-trip transportation from your Ayutthaya hotel included.

Take a full-day tour from Agra that features a visit to Keoladeo National Park (formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary). Under protection since 1971 and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park wetlands provide shelter for thousands of birds, especially over the winter. Tour the national park for four hours by rickshaw, have lunch at a local restaurant, walk through a rural village, and visit Fatehpur Sikri on the return journey.

The tomb of Tutankhamun is one of the most popular attractions of Luxor's West Bank and visiting on a private tour means you'll enjoy the undivided attention of your guide. This full-day tour from Luxor also visits the rest of the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), and the Colossi of Memnon.

Discover the natural and manmade wonders of Sardinia on this full-day tour from Domus De Maria. Learn the fascinating history of the Porto Flavia seaport, venture underground to explore the Caves of Is Zuddas, then enjoy a delicious lunch (optional) of Sardinian cuisine and wines at a traditional Trattoria.