Day Trips & Excursions

Trade the big city for a day in nature on this full-day tour from Dublin. Your destination is the wild and beautiful County Wicklow, located just south of the capital. Upon your arrival in Wicklow Mountains National Park, you'll get up close and personal with the scenery when you embark on a several-hour horseback riding tour of the area. Following lunch in the quaint village of Enniskerry (own expense), see more of the area's highlights and make your way to Glendalough: site of a sixth-century monastery.

On a County Wicklow day trip from Dublin, visit the Powerscourt Gardens and explore Wicklow Mountains National Park. Accompanied by a guide who provides informative commentary during the day, you'll enjoy a scenic drive, stop in the Victorian village of Enniskerry, pass by the Guinness Estate and visit Glendalough, where you have time to walk around.

Explore the underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a 4-hour tour from Krakow. Follow an expert guide through the mine's tunnels and chambers and discover the Chapel of the Blessed Kinga, an exhibition on the history of Poland's salt-mining, figures carved from salt and more. See why this 700-year-old complex has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour will conclude with drop-off back at your Krakow hotel.

Embark on a full-day tour of Iceland's iconic attractions from Reykjavik, beginning with a morning whale-watching cruise to spot minke whales, dolphins and other marine life in Faxaflói Bay. Then, admire inland highlights including Gullfoss waterfall, Thingvellir National Park, Hveragerði village and Geysir hot springs with a sightseeing coach tour around the country's famed Golden Circle route.

The Wild Atlantic Way is home to some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery, but the most adventurous way to explore is on horseback. Gallop across deserted beaches, splash through the waves, and discover Omey Island on this full-day horseback excursion from Galway. Suitable for all riding levels.

Learn about the lives of South Africa's wild cats on a 1-hour guided 'experience' tour of Tenikwa Wildife Centre, along the country's Garden Route. Enter the habitats of various cats such as cheetah and caracal and get up close with lions and leopards while your guide provides details on each species and their roles in the environment. You'll also have an opportunity to see meerkats, marabou storks and visit a penguin splash pool. This walking tour is ideal for families or anyone wanting to learn more about these carnivorous creatures.

Visiting Dublin is not experiencing the real Ireland. Or at least not all of it. This guided day trip from Dublin to Wicklow National Park will shuttle you to a different side of Ireland. Take a leisurely 1.5-hour hike through the park. After the hike, indulge in a hearty Irish lunch in a Victorian village and then spend 90 minutes in Glendalough, taking in the medieval ambience of the place.

Explore the underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a half-day tour from Krakow, including private, round-trip transportation. Hear the history of the 700-year-old mine on a guided group tour and wander its chambers and tunnels. See the Chapel of St Kinga carved from salt and examine mining artifacts from the Middle Ages. Added bonus: travel to and from the UNESCO-listed site via private vehicle and select a departure time that best suits your schedule.

This scenic full-day rail tour from Dublin highlights the best or rural Ireland with coastal views and mountain scenery that's sure to dazzle. Sit back and relax as you travel through the Wicklow Mountains, visit the tiny town of Avoca and wander rate ancient monastery at Glendalough. Experience the best of Ireland in a single day during this all-inclusive tour that takes travelers through the countryside by road and rail.

Journey deep below the earth's surface to the mysterious chambers of the Wieliczka Salt Mine on this half-day guided tour from Krakow. Explore various levels of the 700-year-old mine, including chapels and galleries filled with glittering salt sculptures, and learn the intriguing underground history of one of Europe's original UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Make the most out of your time in Poland by getting out of Krakow and visiting the unique Wieliczka salt mine. Wander the miles of underground passageways, marveling at the intricate and ancient sculptures made from salt in some of the 20 historic chambers. Learn about the history of the mines during this fascinating visit.

Explore Ireland's natural wonders and historic gems on this full-day tour from Dublin. Set out on a scenic drive through the idyllic countryside of the Wicklow National Park, stop to admire the views from Wicklow Gap and visit the monastic ruins and beautiful lakes of Glendalough. Then, step back in time with a tour of Kilkenny, Ireland's medieval capital, and enjoy free time to explore the city independently before returning to Dublin.

This is the ideal tour for travelers with limited time in the Algarve. You'll discover multiple highlights on one tour including Sagres, Lagos, and Silves. No need to book transport, as round-trip transportation is included. You'll travel with a small group in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan between dispersed sites. Highlights include Cape of St. Vincent, Fóia, Caldas de Monchique, and Silves Castle. You can either have a walking tour in Lagos or choose to upgrade and go on a boat tour.

Appreciate the splendor of Scotland on an 8.5-hour whisky and waterfalls trip from Edinburgh. Wind through the Scottish Highlands and marvel at the majesty of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, then visit the Famous Grouse Distillery for a tour, whisky sampling and lunch (all payable on site). Discover the centuries-old tradition of Scottish whisky production, then cap off your tour with the natural wonder of Black Linn Falls.

Visit the cities of Mainz and Wiesbaden on this guided, full-day sightseeing adventure from Frankfurt. First, explore luxurious Wiesbaden, the capital of the German state of Hessen. See the collection of hot springs, elegant villas and historical houses in this sophisticated spa town and take a train ride to the top of Neroberg Mountain. Then visit Mainz, exploring the city on a walking tour past its churches, half-timbered houses, cobblestone alleyways and most popular attractions. Round-trip transportation from Frankfurt and a Neroberg Mountain train ticket are included.

Descend to the atmospheric depths of one of the world's oldest working salt mines on a half-day trip to the Wielickza Salt Mine from Krakow. Alongside your guide, you'll travel to a depth of 462 feet (140 meters) and navigate an atmospheric tangle of underground chambers replete with mining machines and impressive carvings. Marvel at structures made entirely from salt as you listen to the salt mine's rich history and ascend to sea level in a swift lift. Round-trip transport from your Krakow hotel is included.

Play in wild and beautiful British Columbia on a small-group trip to the alpine village of Whistler. Enjoy pickup from Vancouver or Richmond and head off on an epic 11-hour tour through mountainous terrain and past rushing waterfalls on your way to the world-famous ski destination. You'll have plenty of time in Whistler to eat, explore the village and take optional tours of sites like Squamish, Shannon Falls, and the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center.

Discover a 13th-century Lanna capital and a magnificent Buddhist temple on a full-day, private tour from Chiang Mai to Wiang Kum Kan and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal driver/guide as you visit excavated ruins and chedi in a small village, then get perfect views of the countryside from a Buddhist temple set high on a hill. This 8-hour, private tour from Chiang Mai includes hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, entrance fees, and guided visits at each site.

Venture into Thailand's far north and discover the Golden Triangle - the meeting point of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos - on this full-day tour from Chiang Mai. Marvel at the magnificent White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) in Chiang Rai, visit a Kayan hill-tribe village, and see the Golden Triangle, then take a long-tail boat cruise along the Mae Khong River to Don Sao Market in Laos.

Take a detour from Anaheim's Magic Kingdom to do some California dreamin' on Orange County's most beautiful beaches. Snap photos from a gorgeous clifftop lookout above palm-lined Laguna Beach, and see the real-life filming locations from hit shows like 'The OC' and 'The Bachelor' at Newport Beach. From here, venture out into the open Pacific Ocean on a dolphin- and whale-watching cruise, then finish your day in the sun by exploring the funky shops and surfing culture of Huntington Beach - the original Surf City, USA.