Day Trips & Excursions

Observe some of Australia's most popular native wildlife on this tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island that includes a stop at Maru Koala and Animal Park. Interact with koalas and kangaroos before arriving at Phillip Island, home to sea birds, fur seals and, most famously, penguins. You'll see the Nobbies to look for seals on the rocky coastline while you wait for sunset, when the little penguins perform the Penguin Parade, their nightly ritual of waddling out of the water and along the beach to their burrows. Upgrade options are available for better views and an enhanced experience.

Tour the coastal city of Durban and explore the Valley of a 1000 Hills on a informative day trip through greater KwaZulu-Natal. Begin with a visit to some of this busy port city's main highlights, including the bustling Victoria Street Market, the KwaMuhle Apartheid Museum and the Southern Hemisphere's largest mosque. Stroll among orchids and cycads in the Durban Botanic Gardens and see the country's oldest temple complex in the country. Then go outside the city to experience Zulu culture, including a traditional Zulu dance performance.

Voyage through the turquoise waters and limestone cliffs of Thailand's Phang Nga Bay on a full-day kayak tour with plenty of stops to swim, snorkel, and relax on the best beaches. The route offers plenty of exercise plus views of the region's top landmarks, like James Bond Island and the ancient caves of Hong Island. Refuel with lunch in a village built on stilts, and get a stress-free start with convenient hotel transfers from either Phuket or Khao Lak.

The islands of Phang Nga Bay are known for their beautiful beaches, rocky cliffs, and sea caves. On this active tour, cruise around the bay on a longtail boat, enjoy sea kayaking around Talu Island and Wat Suwan Kuha cave temple, visit the stilted villages of Panyee Island, and see James Bond Island, where 'The Man with the Golden Gun' was filmed.

Learn about Australia's diverse wildlife on this full-day tour of Phillip Island from Melbourne, including hotel pick-up and lunch. See native Aussie animals like dingoes, wombats and emus; pet kangaroos and wallabies; or participate in a supervised koala encounter (extra cost) at the Maru Koala and Wildlife Park. Then, take a tour of Phillip Island, visiting the Nobbies, the Grand Prix Circuit and Cape Woolamai, and sampling sweet treats at Panny's Chocolate Factory. End the day watching the memorable sunset Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach.

Visit Phi Phi Island by speedboat on a full-day tour from Phuket. Go to three different islands with a local guide who shares stunning views of top spots such as Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Leh, and the Blue Lagoon. Includes a buffet lunch, use of snorkeling equipment, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Experience the world-famous Phi Phi Islands and the nearby Khai Islands during this 8-hour day trip from Phuket. Travel by speedboat to Ko Phi Phi, where you'll visit Yong Kasem (Monkey Beach), Maya Bay (as seen the film 'The Beach) and go snorkeling in Nui Bay. After an included buffet lunch, head to the Khai Islands for more beach time and snorkeling.

Explore the mountain retreat of Petrópolis on this full-day guided tour. Once a summer holiday destination for the royalty of Brazil, Petrópolis features landmarks like the Crystal Palace, the Imperial Museum and the burial place of Dom Pedro II. Purchase a tour upgrade for a stop at Cervejaria Bohemia, where you'll taste one of Brazil's favorite lagers and learn about the history and science behind this brewery through a tour and interactive exhibits. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is included.

Discover the quaint hamlet of Peulla and the lush volcanic landscapes of Vicente P erez Rosales National Park on a full-day excursion from Puerto Montt. Guaranteed to delight nature lovers, this 11-hour tour covers Lago Llanquihue, Osorno Volcano, and the Petrohu e Waterfalls, a collection of tempestuous cascades, before culminating with lunch and free time in Peulla. Hotel pickup and drop-off at your Puerto Montt hotel are included.

Skim across the Andaman Sea on a full-day tour from Phuket to Phi Phi Island, whose looming cliffs shelter idyllic lagoons and powdery sand beaches. Explore coral formations beneath the turquoise water as you snorkel over brilliant schools of fish and vivid sponges. Discover the island's pristine coves on excursions to Loh Sa Mah, Phi Phi Ley Cove, and Maya Bay, where the 2000 movie 'The Beach' was filmed, dine at a beachfront restaurant, then visit Viking Cave, where locals harvest edible birds nest amidst ancient murals.

Explore the natural treasures of Phang Nga Bay on this full-day boat and kayaking adventure from Phuket or Khao Lak. Paddle around the glorious limestone cliffs and inside the ancient caves of Hong Island and Panak Island, swim and soak up the sun on Lawa Island and see one of Agent 007's most iconic filming locations at James Bond Island. All equipment, a delicious buffet lunch, refreshments and round-trip hotel transport are included for a hassle-free island escape.

Discover the natural delights of Phillip Island with an eco-tour from Melbourne. See the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes, visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks. Visit the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park for an up-close encounter with koalas and other Australian wildlife. Finish the day at a local beach where you can watch hundreds some of the world's tiniest penguins waddle out of the ocean and across the sand to their burrows. Group numbers are limited to 24 people for a more personalized experience.

Discover Hong and Panak Islands' caves tucked into Phang Nga Bay on a full-day boat tour from Phuket. Along your guided tour, kayak, explore pristine beaches, and even go for a swim in Ao Phang Nga National Park. Includes breakfast, a lunch buffet, national park fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get up close to the adorable penguins and cuddly koalas of Phillip Island on this full-day back-to-nature tour, including hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Melbourne. Step back in time as you visit the Churchill Island Heritage Farm; spot koalas in their natural habitats at the Koala Conservation Centre; and tuck into a delicious afternoon tea (own expense). At dusk, head to the viewing area at Summerland Beach to watch the evening Penguin Parade, as the island's population of Little Penguins waddle ashore to sleep in their burrows.

Excursion to Petra, Inclusive private guide, entrance tickets, transportation.

Escape Phuket to Phang Nga Bay's islands on a full-day tour of the Andaman Sea's most superb archipelago. Cast off for the towering 'James Bond Island,' explore thick mangrove forests that shelter vulnerable wildlife, and take in the jutting spires and vertical jungles that soar above the tropical water. Slip into dim caves that pock limestone cliffs and discover a community on stilts at Koh Panyi; enjoy a traditional meal in this remote village, which rests in the shade of a towering stone monolith.

Travel by motorboat and kayak to less-visited parts of Phang Nga Bay where your guide takes you into stunning sea caves and secret lagoons. You'll visit several small islands in the famously beautiful landscape of turquoise waters and limestone karst, hopping aboard kayaks piloted by an expert guide who shares informative commentary on the wildlife, plants and geology of the region. This tour from Phuket is suitable for adventurous adults and kids and includes all necessary equipment, light lunch, fresh-cooked dinner, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit Petra from the Dead Sea on an excursion that includes Petra admission and a tour led by a local guide. By coordinating transport, Petra tickets, and a tour, you'll save yourself the trouble of making multiple bookings; that's time better spent walking the winding siq, standing at the foot of the towering treasury, or climbing to the royal tombs set into Petra's high cliffs.

Discover the incredible heritage of South Africa's Zulu people with a visit to Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Depart Durban for KwaZulu-Natal's stunning Valley of 1000 Hills, where many Zulu people still reside. The park itself is known for its traditional beehive-shaped huts and hands-on experiences like Zulu spear making. Witness a colorful Zulu dance performance, then embark on an informative tour of the park's reptile portion where you'll learn first-hand about resident crocodiles and snakes, including the notorious green mamba.

Avoid the afternoon crowds on a morning trip to Phi Phi Island from Phuket or Khoa Lak--a stress-free way to feel like you have the famous bay all to yourself. Without the hassle of arranging transfers on land and sea, you'll visit Maya Bay and Monkey Island a few hours before the crowds are at their peak and enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the fish-filled water.