Day Trips & Excursions

Enhance your experience of prosperous Colombian city, Medellin, on a full-day sightseeing tour including lunch. Alongside a guide, you'll visit landmarks like Pueblito Paisa - a replica of a quaint Colombian village in the heart of the city - and admire sculptures by iconic artist, Fernando Botero, in Plaza Botero. After a traditional Colombian lunch, you'll board the metro and ascend to dizzying heights in a cable car while gaining fascinating insight into the alternative face of Medellin. Round-trip transport from your Medellin hotel is included.

Combine tours of the Mekong delta and Cu Chi Tunnels into one day with this trip from Ho Chi Minh: ideal if you're short on time. Descend into the Viet Cong tunnels used during the Vietnam War, and learn how they housed troops and provided bases for surprise attacks. After lunch, explore the Mekong's fruit farms and islands before riding a rowboat along its canals. Air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Take advantage of Finland's close proximity to Estonia on an 8-, 10-, or 11-hour day trip to Tallinn from Helsinki. Following a 2-hour ferry journey, you'll take a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town (Vannalin), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds. Plus, you'll explore Kadriorg Park and sample Estonian cuisine for lunch. Small-group tour limited to eight people.

Visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis and the Imperial City of Meknes on a full-day tour from Fez that explores fascinating history and culture. You'll tour a pair of UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a private guide: walk through ruins with views across the countryside, see the Meknes city walls, then explore rambling souks and historic landmarks. Visiting Volubilis and Meknes on a private tour means you can enjoy the day at your own pace, tailoring the flexible itinerary to your preferences.

Visit two of Portugal's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Convento da Ordem de Cristo and the Monastery of Alcobaca, on a full-day, private tour from Lisbon. You'll learn about the legendary Knights Templar and explore religious architecture that stretches back to the 12th century, with an experienced guide to lead the way. This 8-hour UNESCO tour from Lisbon includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodations in Lisbon, and all transport by climate-controlled minivan.

See two of Canada's top attractions in one day on this guided tour to Niagara Falls and around the city of Toronto. Visit the rushing, horseshoe-shaped falls, explore Niagara Falls attractions and visit Ontario's renowned wineries to sample ice wine and more. In Toronto, see the CN Tower, the Hockey Hall of Fame and more and take a cruise along the waterfront to take in the city's skyline.

Explore the Peljesac Peninsula, including the island of Korcula and the charming town of Ston, on this tour from Dubrovnik. During the scenic drive down the peninsula, stop to taste wines and eat some local clams while your guide fills you in on the history and culture of the area. Food and wine tastings, round-trip transportation (including boat ride) all included.

Uncover the magic and mysteries of medieval Seville on a guided tour of its most enchanting historic quarters and monuments. Explore the winding maze of streets that wraps around the royal Alcázar palace and majestic Seville Cathedral, and hear local legends while exploring the charming alleyways and plazas of the Santa Cruz neighborhood. After the guided tour, get a new perspective on Seville's waterside sights during a 1-hour cruise along the Guadalquivir River. 

Sample some of the best of the French wine world with a full-day wine tour of the fabled M edoc region from Bordeaux. With an expert guide, visit three châteaux for wine tastings where you'll sip firsthand the wines giving this region its worldwide reputation since the 1855 Bordeaux classification. Learn about the appellations and classification system for wine, get insider tips on pairing food with wine, find out how to decode a French wine label and more. At the second château of the day, dig into a traditional French lunch.

Visit the Mekong Delta on an 8-hour tour from Ho Chi Minh City, and spend the day exploring Delta canals by riverboat, motorized rickshaw, kayak, and traditional rowboat. Along the way you'll meet local artisans, sample regional cuisine, and learn about life on the Mekong Delta. This full-day Mekong Delta tour includes all activities, lunch in a local home, and round-trip transport from your centrally-located hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

See city and country in a single day on a private 9-hour tour of Medellín and the surrounding coffee region of the Andes mountains. Tour the city with a guide before traveling 5,819 feet (1,774 meters) above sea level to the town of Jardín, stopping to visit a coffee farm and photograph the landscape along the way. Power through your day with coffee tastings and refreshments before getting dropped off back at your hotel or another location of your choosing.

Explore the McLaren Vale wine region at your own pace with a full-day hop-on hop-off winery tour from Adelaide. After departing from the Adelaide CBD or McLaren Vale, ride on a comfortable bus to your choice of more than 15 winery stops. Have plenty of time to hop on or off at any of the selected stops and enjoy the offerings (own expense). The full circuit takes approximately one hour to complete, and you'll return to Adelaide in the late afternoon.

An excellent tour for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, this outing gets you out and about in the thick of everyday village life. Visit the floating market, a brick kiln, a coconut candy factory, and more. Cycle through fruit orchards and local farms, stopping for samples along the way. This is an excellent choice for those who prefer a slow travel experience.

Maximize your time in the city on a sightseeing tour of Medellín's most iconic landmarks, including Pueblito Paisa, Botero Plaza, and Parque Lleras. Explore the city's highland terrain with ease, benefiting from round-trip transfer from your hotel. Travel by private vehicle to zip between dispersed locations, while still enjoying time to explore attractions on a tour designed for independent travelers.

Appreciating Medellín's award-winning landscape can be difficult on a self-led tour. Explore the city's original use of space on a tour of innovative landmarks including the Botanical Garden of Medellín, Parque Biblioteca España, and Arví Park, benefiting from insights provided by your guide. Avoid hidden costs with access to public transport, entrance fees, and refreshment included as per itinerary.

Explore the ancient Maya site of Cobá, a local village and a picture-perfect cenote on a full-day, private trip from Cancún with a personal driver and Mayan specialist guide. Visit the partially-excavated pyramids and temples, listen to the calls of wild birds and jungle wildlife, and capture unforgettable images of stone monuments framed by thick vines and trees. Get a taste of daily life in a Maya village, share a traditional lunch with a local family and cool in a cenote before returning to Cancún.

Sip your way through Slovenia on this full-day private wine tour of Ptuj and Maribor from Ljubljana or Bled. Your friendly local guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and drive you to the city of Maribor on the banks of the Drava River. Spend time sightseeing in the town and visit the oldest vine in the world before heading on to the city of Ptuj. You'll spend time wandering through Ptuj Castle and visiting city hall before enjoying a delicious wine tasting in one of the city's oldest cellars. Your guide will drive you back to your hotel at the end of the day.

Experience the gorgeous natural scenery of El Cerro Verde National Park and the ancient Mayan village of Joya de Cer en on this 8-hour day trip. Journey to this postcard-worthy national park, nestled among three active volcanoes, for a nature hike and great views of Coatepeque Lake. Before returning to San Salvador, stop by the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Joya de Cer en, a one-time Mayan village preserved by a volcanic eruption. Your trip includes a guide, site entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Discover the natural wonders and gastronomic delights of the remote Fleurieu Peninsula on this 8-hour 4WD adventure from Adelaide or McLaren Vale, including hotel pick-up. Venture off-road along Silversands beach and through the Willunga Hills, and stop to sample regional cheese and wines in the McLaren Vale wine region. After a gourmet picnic lunch (included), admire the views of Kangaroo Island and learn about the indigenous heritage of the Deep Creek Conservation Park. This small-group tour has a maximum of 10 participants, ensuring a personalized experience.

See the Meeting of the Waters, where the Negro and Solimoes rivers run side by side, during this 6-hour tour from Manaus. Cruise along the waterways, past floating villages, until you reach the famous spot, where your local guide will explain the mechanics of this phenomenon. Watch for native flora and fauna along the riverbanks on the way to Januari Lake, where you'll stop for a traditional Amazonian lunch comprised of fresh fish and produce. If the water levels are high enough, tour the flooded mangrove forests before returning to dry land. Round-trip transportation from Manaus hotels is provided.