Day Trips & Excursions

Open sandstone expanses await visitors to Hell's Gate National Park from Nairobi. After hotel pickup, head to Hell's Gate National Park for your choice of a safari drive or bike ride, followed by a hike, visit to Maasai community, and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Tour concludes with drop-off at your Nairobi lodging.

Head across the the Southern Andes of Tierra del Fuego on a 4x4 tour from Ushuaia that takes you to the Lake District's most remote and beautiful enclaves. Catch views of pristine mountain lakes and thick Patagonian forests as your rugged off-road vehicle crosses rivers and mud trails to get you there safely. This tour includes lunch with Patagonian red wine.

Lake Nakuru National Park is known for its incredible wildlife, especially its impressive variety of birds. Enjoy a carefree day of wildlife adventures with no transport to organize as return transfers from Nairobi hotels are included. Travel with ease in a comfortable vehicle, enjoying commentary along the way. Once you get to Lake Nakuru National Park, you'll be able to spot flamingos,  admire the views, and go for a game drive.

Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the finest places to experience wildlife on a day trip from Nairobi. Take a 4-hour game drive through the National Park to spot predators, herd animals, and great flocks of birds in a classic Great Rift Valley landscape. All transport, entrance fees and national park fees are included.

If there's one Langkawi experience you really shouldn't miss, it's island hopping. So don't leave it to chance. Book ahead for this classic tour that includes watching eagles feeding, floating in the freshwater lake on Dayang Bunting Island (entry at own expense), and relaxing on Pulau Singa Besar and Beras Basah Island. Your cruise includes door-to-door round-trip transfers from selected hotels.

Experience Icelandic adventures like walking on ice and lava during this 9-hour tour from Reykjavik to Landmannalaugar and Hekla volcano. Take a dip in a natural hot spring and see geological features like volcanic ash as you explore sights such as Hjálparfoss waterfall, Ljótipollur Lake, and Frostastaðavatn Lake. Transport is by 4x4 super Jeep, which takes you both off-road and along highways.

Take the ultimate ice adventure while vacationing in Iceland during this full-day trip from Reykjavik to the Langjokull Ice Cave. Traverse the icy landscape via snowmobile to reach the entrance to the cave. Then, explore the blue man-made tunnels of the glacier with an informative guide to learn more about these icy natural wonders. This tour also includes visits to nearby waterfalls which dot the Icelandic landscape.

Take a journey down the mystical New River Lagoon to discover more than 3,000 years of Belize's Mayan history at the Lamanai ruins. Encounter exotic birds, crocodiles, turtles and howler monkeys on a river cruise as you venture deep into the jungle, where a powerful ancient civilization once thrived. Learn about the life and customs at the mighty Maya as you explore sacred temples and stone carvings, ceremonial plazas and a ball court on a guided tour of the archaeological site.

Explore St. Lucia on a tour that takes you on a boat ride down the west coast, past fishing villages, and into Soufriere. You'll check out attractions like a drive-in volcano and mineral mud baths, and go swimming at the base of the Petit Piton.

Get a firsthand look at the wild beauty of Lake Mývatn on an 8-hour tour from Akureyri. Learn about the geology, geothermal activity, flora, and fauna of the area from your guide as you travel. Visit Goðafoss Waterfall and the Mývatn Nature Baths (entrance included). Hotel pickup and drop-off provided.

If you only have time for one-day trip from Puno, make it a cruise around the famous floating islands of Lake Titicaca. On this full-day tour, set sail across the glittering lake, discover the unique culture and traditions of the Uros people, ride a totora reed boat around the islands (optional), and enjoy a typical Peruvian lunch on Taquile Island.

Leave urban Milan for the day and spend some time at picturesque Lake Maggiore, located in Italy's Lake District. Explore the chic town of Stresa, learning about the area's history from your guide and perusing the shops. Then hop on a boat for a 2-hour cruise around the lake, and take in the scenery of the water and surrounding mountains. Visit the Borromean Islands – Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella – before making the return trip to Milan.

Malaysia is a nation with diverse ecosystems, rugged beauty and incredible natural landscapes. Experience them all on this Langkawi Mangrove Forest and Eagle Watch Tour in Tanjung Rha. Float through mangrove forests by boat as you learn about the ecosystem that surrounds you. Navigate waterways and limestone crags as you take in the flora and fauna that make this destination unique. Sample local cuisine with lunch at a fish farm restaurant and then watch various species of eagles being fed.

Take in the gorgeous scenery of Landmannalaugar's multicolored mountains, clear blue lakes and steaming hot springs on a full-day tour from Reykjavik. Travel in a sturdy Jeep to this stunning destination that can be visited in all seasons. See Mt Hekla, the most active volcano in Iceland, and take short hikes with your guide to explore this extraordinary landscape. You can see lava fields and waterfalls, and soak in the natural hot springs. You'll discover why Landmannalaugar is a favorite of locals and visitors alike.

Spend the day away from the hustle and bustle of the city and in the beautiful nature of Lake Naivasha area on this full-day tour from Nairobi. Visit Elsamere Lodge, home to the late Joy and George Adamson, where the book and film "Born Free" was written. Then visit the Crescent Island Conservatory to see wildlife such as giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and monkeys in their natural environment.

Feast your senses on the scenic wonders of Landmannalaugar on a full-day tour of Iceland's spectacular countryside from Reykjavik. Climb aboard a powerful Super Jeep and delight at sights of south Iceland's fertile farmlands as you travel towards Hekla, a colossal active volcano surrounded by rugged terrain. Then, delve into the rich geological and historical heritage of Landmannalaugar, a rural expanse famed for its scenic beauty, as you follow exhilarating hiking trails. Conclude your tour at the incredible Hjalparfoss waterfall before returning to Reykjavik.

Spare yourself the hassle of wrangling transport and negotiating with boatmen on this comprehensive mangrove tour. Cruise through the mangroves on the Kilim River as you learn about this delicately balanced ecosystem. Along the way, see eagles being fed, explore caves full of bats, visit a floating fish farm, hand-feed stingrays, and enjoy lunch. Tour includes round-trip transfers from the port and selected hotels.

Explore the Canadian wilderness on this 9-hour Lake Louise to Jasper one-way tour. Following a pickup from your Lake Louise accommodation, travel with your guide through the wilds of Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. Marvel at some of Canada's most impressive mountainscapes, and discover snow-covered peaks and mighty glaciers. Take in top regional attractions on route such as Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, the Weeping Wall and Athabasca Falls. At the Columbia ice field, trek up to Athabasca Glacier or enjoy panoramic Sunwapta Valley views during the glacier skywalk.

Trek along the coastline of Cat Ba Island to Viet Hai and soak up beautiful scenes of both land and sea. You'll visit the farming village and enjoy sweeping views over Halong Bay; ride a bike through Cat Ba National Park; and take a boat past the floating villages in Lan Ha Bay, where you can kayak and swim at pristine beaches. Your guide helps you interact with the locals and keeps an eye out for various animals you might see in the forest. Lunch and hotel transport are included.

Drive around Aruba aboard an open-air converted school bus decked out in tropical-themed Caribbean colors. You'll see island highlights narrated by an informative guide while you sip rim punch between stops. Visit the California Lighthouse, the Natural Bridge and Guadirikiri Caves in Arikok National Park. Swim in the calm waters of Baby Beach and feast on a restaurant barbecue lunch during your 6.5-hour tour, including round-trip hotel transport.