Day Trips & Excursions

Travel to the scenic Ninh Binh province on this guided all-day tour. First, visit the Bich Dong Pagoda and learn about Buddhism in Vietnam, then hop aboard a sampan (a traditional wooden boat) and head to Thung Nang, a less-visited destination than nearby Tam Coc. The tour ends with a trip to Hoa Lu to see the temples.

Ideal for travelers with limited time in Portugal, this 9-hour tour of Braga and Barcelos provides a comprehensive historical overview of northern Portugal. From Port, you'll head to Braga to visit ancient attractions such as the 14th-century Castle of Braga and the Arco da Porto Nova. Discover the historic center of Barcelos, famed for its colorful ceramics and medieval monuments, and delve into the town's artistic heritage at the Centro do Artesanato de Barcelos. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off in Porto are included on this small-group tour, limited to six people.  

Discover the World Heritage-listed treasures of Ninh Binh province on this unforgettable day trip with a small-group. You'll visit tombs from the Dinh and Le dynasties in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. After lunch in Tam Coc, board a sampan for a tranquil boat ride past a majestic landscape of limestone caves, home to Bich Dong Pagoda. Numbers are limited to ensure personalized attention from the guide.

See where major scenes from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were filmed during this 4.5-hour Hobbiton movie set tour from Rotorua. Visit the North Island sheep farm chosen by director Peter Jackson to depict the Shire, scattered with charming hobbit holes, such as the earthen home of Bilbo Baggins. Hear fascinating stories from your guide on each epic series as you snap photos of your favorites sights from Middle-earth.

Get a personalized tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City on this private full-day trip. Venture into part of the vast network built as an underground base by Viet Cong fighters, and hear what life was like during the Vietnam War from a local perspective. Your afternoon itinerary covers the highlights of Saigon, including Ben Thanh Market, the War Remnants Museum and the Saigon Central Post Office. Lunch and private minivan transport are included.

Delve deeper into the diverse cultural heritage of Penang than you would if exploring alone on an introductory tour. Rather than struggling to navigate unfamiliar roads on foot or by car, you'll travel between dispersed sights in air-conditioned comfort and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide, who reveals information that you won't find in the guide books.

Get out of Hanoi for a day and enter Vietnam's fascinating hill region. Delve into several ancient cave systems, then mix it up with a buffet lunch and a trip to Vietnam's ancient capital, Hoa Lu. Travel in a variety of ways - in a luxury van, on cycles, on a sampan boat and on foot (save your strength for walking up 500 stone steps!). A guide offers unique stories from these fascinating places as you go.

Spend a day adventuring into traditional Vietnamese villages on this 7-hour small-group tour from Hoi An. Bike your way to Tra Que, a village famous for its farming, and then cruise to Cua Dai Beach on a boat. Spend some time watching fishermen fish before taking an air-conditioned vehicle ride to Cam Thanh, a village that was a big part of the Vietnam War. Stop to enjoy a lunch of local dishes, and then end your day along the Thu Bon River before being taken back to your hotel in Hoi An.

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh in just one day on this door-to-door guided tour that covers the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and the karst landscapes of Tam Coc. First, learn about the rich heritage of Hoa Lu. Then, enjoy a buffet lunch of local specialties before you cruise the Ngo Dong river through startling rock formations and ancient caves.

Visit a pair of New Zealand's must-see attractions with this combo tour from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Peek into Hobbit Holes, frolic in the Shire, and get a drink at the Green Dragon Inn on a guided tour of Middle-earth, followed by a Kiwi-style lunch at the "Shire's Rest". In the afternoon, explore Maori myths and history on a boat ride through mesmerizing caves lit by thousands of glowworms, and finish with a drive through some of the North Island's most majestic scenery.

Discover the birthplace of civilization in Southeast Asia on a guided tour of the Niah Caves, located in Sarawak's Niah National Park. Home to Borneo's oldest human remains dating back 40,000 years, the park contains one of the largest limestone caves in the world. At this important archaeological site you'll find cave paintings after a walk in the forest. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Miri are provided on this full-day tour.

Visit Hoa Lu and Tam Coc on a full-day tour from Hanoi that explores Vietnam's imperial history and spectacular scenery. You'll see two beautiful temples on the grounds of a former palace, pause for lunch, then cruise to a series of three limestone caves on the Ngo Dong River. Pass soaring limestone mountains and rice paddies at the edge of the river, and take in great views on the scenic trip back to Hanoi. This full-day Hoa Lu and Tam Coc tour includes all transport, entrance fees, activities, and lunch.

Take a day trip to Ninh Binh province, a region of historical significance and outstanding natural beauty. Your knowledgeable guide describes the tombs of Hoa Lu, an ancient capital of the Dinh and Le dynasties. Enjoy a buffet lunch in Tam Coc and hop in a sampan for a ride past a World Heritage-listed landscape dotted with caves, pagodas and jagged limestone formations.

Step into the world of hobbits and wizards on a full-day tour from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set with lunch at The Shire's Rest Caf e. You'll see gorgeous rural scenery on the trip to Hobbiton, learn the inside stories behind the The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and sip a Middle Earth-themed drink at the Green Dragon Inn. This full-day Hobbiton Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, complimentary drink at The Green Dragon, and it's limited to 11 people for a fun, personal experience.

Liven up a day of sightseeing with fine wine and delicious chocolates as you journey around Provence on this full-day tour from Avignon. Visit the magnificent Roman theatre of Orange, see the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct and trace the footsteps of Van Gogh in Saint R emy de Provence. Look out over the Alpilles from the hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence, then pair regional wines with homemade chocolates at a special tasting workshop in Châteauneuf du Pape.

Cover plenty of ground in one day by combining several North Island highlights: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves. Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, where you'll find the Green Dragon Inn, the Mill and the home of Bilbo Baggins from 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings.' Enjoy lunch at Te Puia, home to Pohutu Geyser, and ride a boat through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves to see these radiant lights. You can start and finish your tour in either Auckland or Rotorua, traveling one-way or round-trip.

Explore Vietnam's imperial history and limestone mountains on a full-day trip to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc from Hanoi, and experience a landscape that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the two remaining ancient temples in Hoa Lu, travel to the Tam Coc caves by river boat, then ride a bike through the countryside. This 10-hour tour includes entrance fees, activities, lunch, and round-trip transport from your Hanoi hotel.

Visit two of Vietnam's UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a full-day, small-group trip from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient City. Explore Champa architecture with cultural roots in Hindu India, and take a walking tour of Hoi An's market, historic landmarks, and characteristic timber frame architecture. This 8-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch at a local restaurant, and all entrance fees, and is limited to 10 people for a personalized experience.

Depart from Hobart for a full-day VIP day wine and art tour across the Derwent River at the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art). Your day includes admission to the museum, a 2-course meal matched with wine at The Source restaurant, a private Moorilla winery tour, an intimate wine tasting in the owner David Walsh's private barrel room, a bottle of wine to bring home, and round-trip ferry transport from the Brooke Street Pier.

Explore the highlights of UNESCO-listed Hoi An in one day on this walking tour. Formerly a meeting place for Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Western Traders, the city's now a popular destination for its well-preserved historic beauty and traditional architecture. You can customize this tour to your preferences, and included hotel pickup and lunch add extra appeal.