Day Trips & Excursions

Immerse yourself in the mountainous majesty of Mount Pilatus on a full-day excursion from Zurich. Ascend to vertiginous vantage points on a gondola, aerial cable car and the world's steepest cogwheel railway, and enjoy sweeping vistas of the dramatic Alps mountain range. Embark on a moderate hike down the verdant Dragon's Path and take a tranquil cruise on Lake Lucerne. Relish the convenience of round-trip transportation from Zurich on this enriching full-day tour.

Take in sunrise from Mount Sinai and explore St. Catherine's Monastery on a 16-hour day trip from Sharm El Sheikh. Walk alongside a Bedouin guide - and follow in Moses' legendary footsteps - as you hike a narrow path to the mountain summit; watch the sun illuminate the Sinai Desert's arid peaks and jumbled hills. Enjoy a traditional breakfast then tour St. Catherine's monastery, whose high walls and devoted monks shelter Byzantine and Crusader art, ancient manuscripts and the the world's oldest working library.

Spend an afternoon in the Swiss Alps during this seasonal trip to Mt Pilatus from Lucerne. Your 5.5-hour round-trip journey includes a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg terminus plus an ascent by aerial cableway to the peak of Mt Pilatus. After free time at the summit, take the world's steepest cogwheel train down to Alpnachstad, where you'll board a boat for a 1-hour scenic cruise on the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne. Enjoy commentary from your guide and coach transport from Lucerne.

Explore Europe's largest active volcano this day trip to Mt Etna from Taormina. Relax with transportation to the base station of Rifugio Sapienza and then take off through the foothills for three hours of hiking at your leisure. Alternatively, upgrade your ticket for a trip up to the upper craters and a guided walking tour through the volcanic craters. Soak up scenic views from the UNESCO-listed spot before concluding with transportation back to Taormina.

Spend a delightful day exploring the natural and cultural charms of Mt Tamborine on this full-day tour from the Gold Coast. Stroll among the treetops on the Rainforest Skywalk, taste locally made wine and cheese, and browse unique arts and crafts at the Gallery Walk. Enjoy leisure time for optional activities like glowworm cave tours, walking in Tamborine National Park or beer tasting at Mt Tamborine Brewery. Group size is limited to 16 for a more personalized experience.

Climb to the top of Mt Batur (Kintamani Volcano) on a sunrise trek, and enjoy breakfast while you soak up this dramatic landscape in the central mountains of Bali. Hike with a local Balinese guide who shares knowledge of the region, and follow up your caldera walk with a Lake Batur boat ride. Afterward, visit a Balinese coffee plantation for a coffee tasting. Includes round-trip transport from Ubud, Kuta and Legian hotels.

Ride an aerial cableway from the Alpine village of Engelberg to the summit of Mt Titlis on this afternoon tour from Lucerne. Then squeeze in as many snow-themed attractions as you can during approximately two hours of free time at the top. Your guided day trip includes snow tubing at Titlis Glacier Park plus admission to the Glacier Cave, Ice Flyer chairlift, Titlis Rotair gondola and Cliff Walk - Europe's highest suspension bridge. What are you waiting for?

Immerse deeply into Chinese culture with your local guide on this door-to-door day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Spend the morning discovering Taoist wonders on Mt. Qingcheng: ride the cable car, cruise Moon City Lake, visit Shangqinggong Palace and the Cave of the Heavenly Master, and have lunch in a temple. In the afternoon, tour the 2,000-year-old Dujiangyan flood control system.

There's far more to the Black Hills than the faces on famous Mt. Rushmore, and this 7-hour tour is the best way to get out and experience it all. Explore the neighboring Crazy Horse Memorial before venturing out through Custer State Park for sightings of native wildlife. Throughout the tour you learn the area's wealth of history and stories, and soak up beautiful mountain scenery you'd never expect of South Dakota.

Discover the frozen enchantment of Mount Tronador and the Black Glacier on an invigorating full-day excursion to Nahuel Huapi National Park from Bariloche. With a knowledgeable guide, travel through the spectacular scenery of the Bariloche region and absorb panoramic vistas at Lake Gutiérrez. Gaze at the 11,411-foot (3,478-meter) summit of Mount Tronador, the highest mountain in the region and pass through atmospheric forests and dramatic valleys to see the striking Black Glacier.

Experience the peaks and valleys of Sicily in one day trip from Taormina, exploring both the foothills of Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges along with the Medieval town of Randazzo! Visit the volcanic canyons of the picturesque Alcantara Gorges followed by a stop in Randazzo to see the Basilica of Santa Maria. Hike into the foothills of Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, or upgrade for a chance to go up to the volcano's upper areas for a walking tour of the craters.

Watch sunrise from the top of Mount Sinai on a hiking trip from Sharm el Sheikh to one of Egypt's highest mountains. You'll climb the 7,497-foot (2,285-mt.) peak in the predawn darkness, see first light illuminate the mountaintop chapel and mosque, then descend to the 6th-century Monastery of St. Catherine, built where Moses is believed to have seen the Burning Bush. With round-trip transport from Sharm el Sheikh, this is a great way to experience Mount Sinai and St. Catherine even if you have limited time in Egypt.

Spend a day discovering Europe's highest active volcano and lava caves on a 6-hour Mt. Etna tour. As you travel from Catania, you'll learn all about the infamous Sicilian volcano from a guide. Then, leave the vehicle to trek along the trails of Parco dell'Etna, and visit an intriguing lava cave back at ground level. On your return to Catania, you'll have time for a last stop at an organic farm where samples of wine and honey await.

Mount Batur Trekking is famous Bali Full Day Tours Packages which is offer best experience to climbing the third highest active volcano in Bali Island. The trip will start at 02.00 AM from your hotel then we will take you to the starting point of mount batur trekking, during the climbing you will be accompany by our trekking guide. Around 06.30 AM you will arrive at the top of the mountain and you can view the sunrise over Mount Abang with Mount Agung and on a clear day you may also see the view of Mount Rinjani Lombok. While you enjoy the sunrise we will serve you with our simple breakfast with special volcanic steam eggs.

Experience Mount Titlis' dramatic summit on a full-day excursion from Zurich. First, explore the cultural and historical sites of Lucerne on a short orientation drive through the city and then absorb the city's charm independently during some relaxed free time. Travel onward to Engelberg, a resort cradled by the Swiss Alps, and then ascend to the summit of Mount Titlis for breathtaking Alpine vistas. Take a chairlift to get up close to frozen crevices, and cross Europe's highest suspension bridge.In winter, from December to March choose the Snow Experience option. Slide down the hill on snow tubes and try skiing once in a lifetime on the beginner slopes - definitely a memorable experience you shouldn't miss. A Titlis Snow Park staff member will provide the equipment and supervise the activities.

Taste award-winning liqueurs, spirits and wine on this tour of the Mt. Tamborine area, which also includes a gourmet lunch. Taste the bounty of the Great Brisbane region, including locally produced cheese from Witches Chase Cheese Factory, spirits from Tamborine Mountain Distillery, and vintages from multiple wineries. All tastings, snacks, and beverages provided means a seamless, belly-filling experience.

Discover the UNESCO-listed monuments, scenic waterfront and quiet cobblestone lanes of charming Mostar on this full-day private tour from Dubrovnik. Cross the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina and explore the Ottoman frontier town with your private guide, including highlights like the Stari Most bridge, the Turkish House and the Old Bazaar. After admiring the Ottoman and medieval architecture, and shopping for traditional handicrafts, tuck into a delicious local lunch (own expense) before heading back to Dubrovnik.

See southern Italy in style with this eye-pleasing trip around Mount Etna via a vintage mid-20th-century train on the Circumetnea Railway. The train journey includes visits to the canyons of Alcantara Gorges (admission at own expense), an amazing natural setting made up of black lava rock walls up to 160 feet (50 meters). And then explore the base of Mount Etna, Sicily's legendary volcano that is 11,000 feet (3,300 meters) tall. Optional upgrade to ascent by cable car up to 2,500 meters and continuing on board jeeps up to the authorized crater zones at approximately 3,000 meters with the assistance of licensed guides of the CAI (Italian Alpine Club); stop to admire the eventual activity of the upper craters in a safety zones according to weather conditions. From November 1 to March 31, this tour does not include the train ride nor the optional upgrade.

Getting to Aoraki/Mount Cook from Christchurch is half the fun on this private day trip. Get a look at New Zealand's tallest mountain and dig into a delicious buffet lunch at the Hermitage Hotel. Then take a walk in Mt. Cook National Park or stroll the village during free time. En route, admire gorgeous views from Lake Pukaki and make a stop at the alpine waters of Lake Tekapo.

Visit Mt. Rigi with this day transport and lift pass ticket, and see the famous Swiss mountain at your own pace. From Vitznau, Goldau, or Weggis, you'll travel by two mountain trains, and then cable car to the summit. Once at the top, how you spend your time is up to you. Enjoy soaring summit views over the peaks of the Bernese Alps, hunker down in a mountaintop restaurant, or check out the walking trails and snow-sledding paths. Your ticket is valid for unlimited rides on the three services through the day.