Day Trips & Excursions

Discover Sri Lanka's alluring southwest coast and Galle on a private day trip from Colombo. Drive along the coastal expressway to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery to see the turtles it protects (own expense), and enjoy a boat ride around the wildlife-rich mangroves of the River Madhu. Later, choose to take a glass-bottom boat ride or snorkel, dive or surf at coral-ringed Hikkaduwa beach before a visit to historical Galle. Visit the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, built by the Dutch in the 1600s, and explore its cobbled lanes filled with shops and colonial buildings.

Rather than spend hours negotiating trains and haggling with taxis, treat yourself to a private tour - with Egyptologist guide - when you visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. Travel in air-conditioned comfort direct from your door to the temple of ancient Egypt's goddess of love. In between marveling at the brilliant colors of its astrological roof and sacred lake, there will be time to explore independently.

Spend the day visiting two of the Chengdu area's top locations on this full-day private tour. First, head to the Giant Panda breeding center for a closer look at these gentle giants. See them playing, take photos, and learn more about the conservation efforts from China. Then, head to the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha to admire the tranquility of the area and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Enjoy a private day tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla from your hotel in Negombo or Katunayake and visit the UNESCO listed world heritage site Sigiriya Rock Fortress  and Dambulla Rock cave temple.

Discover three of Jordan’s historical wonders on this private 4-hour tour from Amman. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, visit Madaba, dubbed the ‘City of Mosaics,’ to see the incredible Madaba Mosaic Map at the Church of St George. Admire this 6th-century floor mosaic map of the Holy Land before heading to Mt Nebo, where Moses reputedly saw the Promised Land. Absorb the views of the Holy Land and church mosaics at the summit, and then visit UNESCO-listed Um Rassas, whose Roman, Byzantine and Muslim ruins include further, wonderful church floor mosaics.

Discover the wonders of China's imperial past, as well as its present-day highlights, on this full-day, private tour. After meeting your guide at your Beijing hotel, you'll travel beyond city limits to the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China. Take a cable car up to explore further, and hike along this Wonder of the World. Next, continue to the Ming Dynasty Tombs on the edge of the city, and visit the grand Dingling Tomb. Finally, venture to the Bird's Nest: the stadium built for the 2008 Olympics.

Sample the highlights of Beijing, visit the Great Wall, and enjoy a cable car and/or toboggan ride on this action-packed private tour that's perfect for families. Tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City before enjoying an authentic Chinese lunch, then explore the Mutianyu Great Wall with your dedicated guide. Tour includes a separate driver for maximum attention.

Classical One-day Shanghai Highlight Tour with Public transportation will allow tourists to have a comprehensive understanding about Shanghai in an affordable, flexible and authentic way. How to see Shanghai in a limited time with limited budget, this is the best tour for you !

Experience Egypt's rich history and culture on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup in Alexandria, marvel at the Great Pyramids and Sphinx and learn their ancient stories from your informative guide. Take a desert camel ride to the Sakkara Country Club for a delicious lunch (included in the tour price), stop by the necropolis of Sakkara, and discover the art of ancient writing at the Papyrus Institute.

Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Classical Gardens of Suzhou and the water village of Zhouzhuang on a full-day private tour from Shanghai. Visit the gardens of Suzhou (Humble Administrator's Garden), created from the 11th to 19th centuries and considered masterpieces of classical Chinese garden design. After lunch, cruise the canals of Zhouzhuang aboard a traditional Chinese gondola and admire the Ming- and Qing-era architecture that lines the waterways of the 'Venice of the East.' Includes private guide and vehicle, lunch, silk factory stop, and all transportation.

Spend your morning observing stunning pandas at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Base. A private guide will be with you to show you around the facility before heading to the Sanxingdui Museum in the afternoon. There, you will admire the striking exhibits that hold massive cultural importance to those in Chengdu. After your 8-hour day, your guide will bring you back to your accommodations.

Get up close to Chinese wildlife and ancient culture on a full-day tour from Chengdu. You have the option to take a private tour or join up with a group. Regardless, you relax in comfortable round trip transportation from your hotel.  Entrance is included to both the Leshan Grand Buddha and Chengdu Panda Base, where you also enjoy engaging tours with your guide.

Full private day tour from Aswan to Luxor including visits of Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Leave Marrakech behind for a stress-free day of exploring Berber villages and Atlas Mountain landscapes, with round-trip transport from your hotel in Marrakech. With a private guide accompanying you along the way, travel at your own pace, discovering remote Berber villages, embarking on a camel ride, and trekking along a scenic mountain trail. There'll also be time for lunch in a Berber home.

Enjoy a private day tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla from your hotel in Colombo and visit the UNESCO listed world heritage site Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Rock cave temple.

Visit Umm Qais - one of Jordan's best-preserved archaeological sites - on this private 6-hour trip from Amman. Travel through the Jordan Valley for a guided tour of Umm Qais' ruins, the remains of the Greco-Roman city of Gadara, and once part of the Greco-Roman Decapolis league. With a local guide, stroll the paved streets; see the theater, mausoleum and other relics; and visit the museum to view artifacts from the site. Learn Gadara's history as you explore, and admire the breathtaking views of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights.

Enjoy this private day tour to Memphis which was the oldest capital of Egypt. You will then be transferred to Dahshur area to see the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid.

Maximize time in Scotland with this private full-day tour outside Edinburgh. Explore central Scotland and the lower Highlands with visits to Stirling Castle, Duone Castle, and the Trossachs National Park. Learn about culture and history from your private guide as you see local landmarks including the medieval heart of the city of Stirling, the small town of Aberfoyle, and the Deanston whisky distillery.

Discover the Nubian monuments of Abu Simbel and visit a small Nubian village on an 8-hour, private tour from Aswan that includes entrance fees and round-trip transport from your Aswan hotel. Visit a pair of temples carved from the mountainside in the 13th century BC, then learn about Nubian life and culture in a traditional community. This private, full-day tour accommodates your group of up to 8 people, with an early departure to take advantage of the cooler morning hours.

Spread your sightseeing net to cover two of ancient Egypt's lesser-known sites on this private, full-day tour from Luxor. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with your personal Egyptologist guide, head northward to the Temple of Osiris at Abydos, built around 1300 BC. Explore the sanctuaries and halls notable for their impressive reliefs, and learn how the temple was commissioned by Seti I and his son, Ramses II. Then, continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, a Roman-era building adorned with fascinating decorations showing Roman emperors and Egyptian deities.