Day Trips & Excursions

Drive down one of the most scenic roads in California on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cruise along the coast-hugging Highway 1, passing the mansions of Pebble Beach on the iconic 17-Mile Drive. Enjoy free time to explore Monterey, where you can stroll down Steinbeck's Cannery Row or visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Browse the ritzy boutiques of Carmel-by-the-Sea and get a glimpse of Silicon Valley's tech campuses on the return drive to San Francisco.

Escape from Barcelona for a small-group visit to Montserrat during this half-day excursion. Join your guide as you ascend to this mountaintop monastery for a visit to the site's top attraction, the Virgin of Montserrat. You'll also have time to admire the incredible views, visit the on-site museum or take a ride on the Montserrat cable car (at your own expense). If you want to continue the fun, add on an optional upgrade visit to the incredible Sagrada Familia, where you'll skip the line as you explore Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece up close. This small-group visit, limited to just 20 guests, also includes minivan transport.

Enhance your experience of Barcelona's majestic surrounding sights on a full-day tour of Montserrat and Sitges from the Catalonian capital. Alongside an expert guide, marvel at the distinctive ridges of the Montserrat mountain and absorb the sacred ambience of the holy Monastery, home to the revered Black Virgin statue. Ascend to the mountain's summit in a cable car to enjoy panoramic vistas; explore the quaint fishing town of Sitges on a guided walking tour; and sample Mediterranean delicacies in a traditional Spanish restaurant.

Visit two of Barcelona's highlights on a full-day tour to Monserrat Monastery and Sagrada Familia, a pair of religious sites founded more than 1,000 years apart. Explore art and archeology in the Museum of Montserrat, tour the dramatic monastery, then learn the history and design behind Gaudi's Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. This full-day tour includes entrance fees and a liqueur tasting, with round-trip transport from Barcelona's Plaza Catalunya.

Explore the glaciers and eroded canyons that surround La Paz on a full-day tour of Chacaltaya and Moon Valley. While reaching both locations in a single day would be a challenge without expensive private transport, this cost-effective combination tour takes care of logistics so you can discover an abandoned ski resort that was once the highest in the world, then follow a maze of hiking trails through Moon Valley.

Customize a private getaway to Monterey, Carmel and Pebble Beach, reached via the cliff-hugging Pacific Coast Highway and scenic 17-Mile Drive. You're chauffeured in the comfort of a luxury limo with personalized commentary by your very own guide. Stop to stroll down Cannery Row and browse the boutiques of Carmel-by-the-Sea. You'll get a glimpse of Silicon Valley's tech campuses on the return drive to the San Francisco Bay Area. Price is per group, based on a maximum of six people.

Venture into the Catalan countryside to visit Montserrat and go wine tasting on this full-day tour from Barcelona. Take a guided tour through the Basilica and Monastery on Montserrat, a beautiful, multi-peak mountain with dramatic rock formations, with free time to continue exploring the museum, farmer's market, or views from the ridge of Cavall Bernat. Afterward, visit the winery of Oller de Mas for a cellar tour, wine tasting, and a multi-course, Catalan meal.

Discover hidden gems and top attractions around the French and Swiss Alps on this Montreux and Château de Chillon day trip from Chamonix. Delve into the Vaud region with a guide and enjoy free time to explore the village of Corsier-sur-Vevey. Travel by open trolley though UNESCO-listed Lavaux, and taste the region's cheeses and wines. Explore the food and craft markets in Vevey, take an optional tour of the medieval Château de Chillon, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Visit Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on a 12-hour tour from Sedona, and spend the day exploring towering buttes, high mesas, and a spectacular desert landscape. Travel the Loop Road through the heart of Monument Valley, take in panoramic views from John Ford Point, and learn about Navajo history and culture along the way. This full-day Monument Valley tour includes pickup and drop-off in Sedona, entrance fees, and lunch, and it's limited to 14 people for personal service.

Explore the highlights of Montreux, Chillon, and Lavaux on this day trip from Geneva. Learn about the life of artist Charlie Chaplin with a visit to Chaplin's World, before traveling past the sprawling vineyards of the UNESCO-listed Lavaux region by coach. Take a guided tour of Château de Chillon, an opulent lakeside castle hailed as one of Switzerland's most iconic attractions, and then top off the day wandering the charming streets of Montreux.

Explore one of the cornerstones of Catalan culture and history on this small-group, 7-hour tour to Montserrat. See the Montserrat Monastery, home to the famous Black Madonna, and then follow a guide through the vineyards of Oller del Mas, a winery housed in a 10-century castle. Descend into the cellars to learn about the production methods, and sample three signature wines alongside a cold tapas lunch with dessert.

Ascend into the enchanting cloud forest of Costa Rica with a full-day tour to Monteverde (Curi Cancha Reserve) including its famous butterfly garden. Trek through the rain forest with a naturalist-guide who helps you spot the abundance of wildlife and tropical birds that live among Monteverde's diverse ecosystems. Stroll through a beautiful butterfly garden and hummingbird gallery for up-close views of these winged creatures. After this pleasant immersion in nature, finish your day with a tour at Don Juan's coffee plantation. Lunch and hotel transport included.

See the must-see sites of Kolkata without worrying about haggling with taxi drivers or riding the crowded public transport. This private tour via an air conditioned vehicle is just for you and your party, so you can pick and choose which sites are most interesting to you, such as temples, markets, colonial-era mansions, viewpoints over the Hooghly River, and more, all with an English-speaking guide.

This Montserrat Afternoon Tour is a great option for travelers with limited time in Montserrat. You'll take the stress out of organizing transport by having door-to-door transfers included. Traveling in a small-group means a more personalized experience. Your guide will take you to Montserrat Mountain during the afternoon when it's less crowded. Highlights include the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, the Basilica, and the Holy Cave. 

Drive down the Pacific Coastal Highway on one of the most memorable and scenic routes from San Francisco. Big Sur, Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea await to be explored with your personal guide. Get postcard-perfect snaps of the breathtaking coastline, search for marine life in Monterey Bay and learn about the peninsula's history in these top-rated destinations. This private day trip offers a customizable itinerary, allowing you to travel at your own pace. Pricing is per group, based on a maximum of six people.

Monteriggioni is a medieval little village built in 1200 characterized by its perfectly preserved belt of walls; in the centre of the village we will stop for a quick walk and a coffee"¦.Back on our van we will reach Siena in just 20 minutes!Siena is a pearl in the Tuscan countryside, a countryside steel rich of ancient castles which show how life was going on in the middle ages. This tour will make you discover the town that had been fighting against Florence for centuries; the town that gave birth to artists such as Simone Martini or Ambrogio and Pietro Lorenzetti"¦

Marvel over Montserrat, and then enjoy tapas and wine on this full-day, small-group tour from Barcelona. Ride the cogwheel train to the mountaintop monastery of Montserrat, admire views over the Catalan countryside, and sample local treats such as coca de Montserrat and Montserrat liquor. Next, head to the Oller del Mas château, where you can tour the wine cellar, stroll the vineyards, and indulge in an expert-led winetasting. Finally, choose to dig into a delicious tapas brunch at the château, or enjoy a 3-course meal at a local restaurant.

Make the most of your time in Spain by taking a day trip to the spectacular mountain range of Montserrat. You won't have to worry about driving on winding mountain roads, as round-trip transportation from Barcelona is provided. Once you get to Montserrat, you'll have the freedom to explore the area's many attractions at your own pace, such as Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, and The Santa Cueva de Montserrat.

Spend a day in Montserrat and explore the mountainous terrain and religious shrines on a 4-hour guided hike. Start with a visit to Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine abbey featuring a statue of the Black Madonna (La Moreneta) in the 16th-century basilica. Then ride the funicular and gain 1,476 feet (450 meters) in elevation on foot, with the option to climb to one of the most iconic peaks. Lunch and round-trip transport are provided from Barcelona on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

Take a break from bustling Barcelona to experience the serenity of Montserrat, a sacred mountain just an hour's drive from the city. Learn about the history an ancient legends that surround the mount while traveling in a comfortable bus, and arrive early to beat the lines to enter the Benedictine monastery near the top. Here, see the famous Black Madonna statue, view paintings by Modernist masters at an on-site museum, and browse Spanish goods at vendor stalls, all in a peaceful natural setting.