Day Trips

Step into the magical world of Middle Earth on this full-day tour of Hobbiton from Auckland. Benefit from a more personalized experience on a small-group visit, enjoy a guided tour of the famous film set including lunch at the Shire's Rest Caf e, and hear all about the filming of the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies.

Discover the natural beauty of Taal Volcano - one of the Philippines' most active volcanoes - on this 8-hour tour. You'll take a boat ride to the volcano island and admire the setting of the crater and surrounding Taal Lake on a horseback ride with guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Manila and Makati.

Combine visits to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains, two must-sees in Rio, on this full-day tour. Ride the Sugar Loaf cable car overlooking Guanabara Bay and see the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado. Stop at the Selaron Steps and refuel midday with a barbecue lunch. Round-trip transportation from most Zona Sul hotels via van.

Exploring the UNESCO-listed Angkor Temples is a must for visitors to Siem Reap and this small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience. Stand in awe before the legendary temple of Angkor Wat, admire the sculpted façade of Bayon temple, and discover the atmospheric jungle temple of Ta Prohm.

Enjoy two top-selling Holland tours in one memorable day. See Amsterdam on a city tour combined with an afternoon trip to Delft and The Hague with this Amsterdam Super Saver. Listen to guided commentary as your coach passes by popular attractions including the Royal Palace, the Skinny Bridge and the Red Light District. Later, witness how Delft pottery is produced at De  Delftse Pauw, view the Binnenhof and the Peace Palace, and admire Dutch landmarks in miniature at Madurodam. You'll save money with the discounted price!

Paris is just two hours by train from London, but visiting on a group tour can mean limited time to explore. This full-day self-guided tour offers the best of both worlds, with round-trip transport by Eurostar, a Paris map and welcome pack, and a Seine River sightseeing cruise, plus plenty of free time to take in the sights that interest you most.

Get up close and personal with some of Ireland's most beautiful Atlantic scenery - and explore the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher - on this full-day tour from Limerick. After pickup from your area accommodation, set off in a climate-controlled coach. Pause at Leamanagh Castle and the Caherconnell Stone Fort before driving up the Wild Atlantic Way. Upon arrival at the Cliffs of Moher, go on an optional Atlantic edge walk and admire the sea views.

Exploring the Gold Coast Hinterland can be a challenge if you don't have your own transport, but this full-day tour from the Gold Coast offers the perfect introduction. Discover the natural wonders of the Springbrook National Park, stopping to take in the views of Mt Warning and the Numinbah Valley, and admire landmarks including the Natural Arch, Rainbow Falls, and Goomalarah Falls.

Combine visits to Nazar e, Óbidos, Batalha, and Fátima, with transportation in between on this 9-hour tour from Lisbon. Travel with a small group limited to just eight people, which ensures personalized attention and plenty of chances to ask questions. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon included.

Spend some time in the great outdoors during this full-day private trip to South Africa's Swartberg Mountains region. Experience the postcard-perfect scenery and diverse wildlife of this natural haven as you stop at the UNESCO-listed Swartberg pass, scout for 'klipspringer' (antelopes) and jackals, and learn about local conservation efforts at the H.O.P.E. Foundation, plus much more.

Enjoy a combo tour in one hassle-free day in Mauritius. After a convenient pickup from your hotel, ride a speedboat to Riviere Noire and swim with dolphins in the open sea using provided snorkel gear. There's the possibility of spotting whales, too. Then, at Casela World of Adventures, a nature park, you'll have plenty of time to independently explore or participate in many activities (own expense) before drop-off back to your hotel.

Take a break from busy Beijing for a full-day hike along the Great Wall of China, one of the world's most famous monuments. Hike the section of the Great Wall from Simatai West to Jinshanling, a beautiful and less-crowded section of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See parts of the Great Wall that have been carefully restored as well as sections that have not been retouched. After the 3-hour hike, have lunch at a restaurant operated by local farmers before returning to Beijing.

Prepare for a full day of adventure on this full day excursion to Luxor. After an early morning pickup, arrive in Luxor to tour the Valley of the Kings, the temples of Karnak, the Colossi of Memnon, and other important cultural sites. One of the highlights of the tour is visiting the funeral temple of the only female pharaoh. Lunch at a local restaurant on the Nile River is included.

Get your camera ready for this full-day tour of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo with lunch. See the stunning volcanic crater, filled with an emerald lake, and its surrounding vistas. Enjoy lunch, then stop at the Lagoa do Fogo mountain for some of the region's most impressive views of the lake and various shores of the island. Nature lovers won't want to miss this.

The Routeburn Track is one of the most beautiful - and popular - trails in New Zealand, a great gateway to the country's mountain lakes, river valleys, waterfalls, and forests. With this tour, let someone else take care of driving to the trailhead and packing lunch, and head out on a moderately difficult portion of the trial that takes you to the western end of Lake Wakatipu.

Combine visits to Soweto, Gold Reef City, and Johannesburg on a single tour. You'll get a full picture of the region by traveling with a guide on this carefully curated itinerary. Get orientation tours of both Soweto and Johannesburg, in addition to visiting the Hector Pieterson Museum, the Gold Reef City Theme Park, and exploring a gold mine. Transportation between all sites makes this tour easy and seamless.

The UNESCO-listed landscapes of Sintra are one of the highlights of the Portuguese Riviera and visiting on a small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience. On this full-day tour, explore the Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira estate, and Seteais Palace, then visit the picturesque fishing village of Cascais and enjoy the views from Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe.

Explore the serene landscapes, historic villages and UNESCO World Heritage sites of Provence on this full-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Enjoy a guided walking tour of historic Avignon, the medieval city of the Popes, then tour the Provencal villages of the Luberon National Park. Stop at the Cistercian Abbey of S enanque, visit landscapes immortalized in Peter Mayle's 'A Year in Provence' and stroll around the hilltop villages of Gordes, Lourmarin and Bonnieux.

On this full-day tour from Glastonbury, you'll see the world-famous Stonehenge, plus several other landmarks that are also rich in history and mysticism. Following pickup from your area accommodation, travel via comfortable coach to Stonehenge. After a hearty pub lunch, continue to Avebury - the largest Neolithic stone circle in Europe - before visiting the pyramid-like mound at Silbury Hill. As you go, your guide will share facts and stories about these one-of-a-kind monuments.

Across the state line from Brisbane and the Gold Coast is Byron Bay, a coastal town with popular beaches and ocean views. Save time spent on booking rental cars and planning your itinerary with this day trip down the coast to Byron Bay. Visit Cape Byron Lighthouse and try and spot dolphins or turtles in the South Pacific Ocean and then explore the Crystal Castle and Shambala Gardens, filled with massive crystals and tropical flora.