Day Trips & Excursions

This full day tour into the Sacred Valley is one of our favourites and a fascinating alternative to the more standard tours around Cusco city.Collecting you from your hotel, we begin with a relaxing drive to the ancient city of Chinchero. The route we take offers spectacular views of the majestic Andes; what a way to start the day! Arriving in Chinchero you will notice that much of the 12th Century Incan architecture still survives today. As we wander the busy cobbled streets, amongst the artisan street vendors selling their traditional handicrafts and costumes, it really will feel like a step back in time.Next we visit the Salt Mines at Maras, Located in the high plains above Urubamba, these ancient mines were created by the Incas and still in use today. The thousands of ponds are a spectacular site, each yielding around 150kg of salt per month. The famous Peruvian Pink Salt found in markets throughout Peru is sourced here at Maras.

Combine Chilean history and the great outdoors during this 6-hour private group tour of Chilo e National Park from Castro. Discover the charming towns, historic landmarks and beautiful hiking trails of this island region, gaining a new appreciation for the hardy settlers that populated this once-remote park. Lunch, private vehicle transfers, and entrance fees are covered.

Experience the golden beaches, ancient cedar forests, and aquamarine waters of Chrissi Island on this full-day tour from Heraklion. Cruise across the Mediterranean to the island, then spend the day swimming, snorkeling, or exploring at your leisure. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Dramatic yet remote, the fishing villages of Italy's Cinque Terre have to be seen to be believed. But built into the steep cliffs above the sea, the villages are tricky to visit by land alone. Avoid the complicated train timetables and the busy walking routes, and see the villages in the best way - from the deck of a boat. This daytime cruise from La Spezia has everything you need to visit the UNESCO-listed region with ease, and includes a short stop in Portovenere and a seafood lunch, too.

- Bat trang Located in an area rich in clay, the village has advantage of ingredients to create fine ceramics. Moreover, lying besides the Red river, between Thang Long and Pho Hien, two ancient trade centers in the north of Vietnam during 15th-17th century, Bat Trang's ceramics were favorite products not only in domestic market, but also foreign ones thanks to Japan, Chinese and Western trading boats that passed by. A traditional porcelain and pottery village with history of seven centuries, is an interesting attraction in Hanoi that tourists should not ignore.

Visit one of Africa's most popular parks on this Chobe day trip from Victoria Falls. Travel the rugged landscapes of the African countryside as you keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five. Chobe is known for its high concentration of elephants, so you're almost guaranteed to see these giant mammals roaming the park. You'll travel by both river and land, ensuring the best chance of seeing African wildlife.

Take the scenic route from Christchurch to Mount Cook on a one-way narrated tour. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned coach as you admire magnificent scenery along the way. You'll hear informative commentary from the driver-guide while traveling via Otago's Canterbury Plains and make a photo stop at Lake Tekapo. Opt for an included 3-course buffet lunch at the Hermitage Hotel at the base of Aoraki/Mount Cook. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get to know Cinco Ceibas National Reserve during this day tour from Puerto Viejo of Sarapiqui. Embark on a walk through the rain forest on an elevated boardwalk, learning about reforestation efforts from your guide. Choose to participate in a variety of activities, including an ox cart tour, horseback riding tour or kayaking. Round-trip transportation from Puerto Viejo of Sarapiqui hotels is included.

The stunning scenery surrounding Bariloche is one of the area's biggest appeals, and this tour lets you see its top natural attractions in just one day. Drive along the banks of Nahuel Huapi Lake, visit the traditional farms in Colonia Suiza, sail to the Quetrihue Peninsula, and more, stopping at numerous vista points along the way. This full-day tour includes all of the transportation and information you need for an insightful, hassle-free trip.

Support sustainable tourism with this eco-adventure to the Cinco Ceibas Rainforest Reserve and Adventure Park. On this full-day trip from San Jose, get an up-close peek at toucans, bats, red-eyed frogs and howler monkeys with a trek across an elevated jungle boardwalk. Create your own adventure with the choice of kayaking down the Rio Cuarto, horseback riding along a river trail or a exploring the reserve in an ox-pulled wagon. A locally sourced lunch, snacks and round-trip transport from San Jose are included.

Combine three of Rio's top attractions on this flexible-length visit to the famous Christ the Redeemer statue and the Selaron Steps, plus an optional trip to Sugarloaf Mountain. Enjoy the panoramic city views from the platform of Rio's most iconic statue, then pass through historic Santa Teresa to visit the ceramic-clad Selaron Steps. Finish with an optional cable car ride up Sugarloaf.

Experience the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre in one day with a guided hike through the five idyllic fishing villages of old-world Italy. Following the walking trails along the cliffs of the national park, you will see glorious views of this unspoiled stretch of the Italian Riviera. Check out the highlights and learn about the area as you complete a 3.4-mile (5.5-km) route with your guide. This day trip to Cinque Terre from Florence includes transportation by coach, train and boat.

Ride a coach from Christchurch to Queenstown during a fully narrated sightseeing tour via Mount Cook village, situated at the base of New Zealand's tallest mountain. Other South Island highlights include the fertile farmlands of Otago's Canterbury Plains, glacier-fed Lake Tekapo and the grandeur of the Southern Alps in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Opt for an included 3-course buffet lunch at the Hermitage Hotel. If you'd like, take a helicopter or ski-plane flight (own expense).

You don't need a full day to experience the beauty of Bariloche on this sightseeing tour of the Short Circuit. Along with a guide, head out from the city to stunning nearby landscapes including the San Pedro Peninsula, Nahuel Huapi Lake, and Myrtle Woods. Stop at vista points along the way to take full advantage of the views.

On your own, it's difficult to squeeze the the Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan into a single day, but this guided tour makes it a breeze by handling all the transportation logistics from Guatemala City. Plus, going with a guide keeps you from getting lost in the crowds of one of the largest open-air markets in Central America and provides tons of insight into the rich cultures around Lake Atitlan.

Visit a lush primary rainforest with a full-day tour of Cinco Ceibas from San Jose, and experience one of Costa Rica's most remarkable landscapes. Meet an air-conditioned bus at your San Jose hotel, then watch for brilliant birds and blooming plants as you stroll a boardwalk through the heart of the jungle. Enjoy lunch at the reserve before spending an afternoon exploring; ride a horse along the forest's edge, paddle a kayak down the Rio Cuarto or take an educational tour of the property in a traditional oxcart.

Journey from Antigua to explore the fascinating market at Chichicastenango plus the town of Panjachel, along the shores of Lake Atitlán, on this 9-hour day trip. Take time to browse the ceramics and woodcrafts at the famous open-air market of Chichicastenango before visiting the city's religious structures, Iglesia de Santo Tomas and Calvary Church. Then head to Panjachel, where you'll take in views of Lake Atitlán as you explore the town's main thoroughfare, Santander Street. Your trip also includes a guide and round-trip transportation from your hotel in Antigua.

Machu Picchu might be the star attraction of Cusco, but there's so much more to see in the Sacred Valley. This private full-day tour from Cusco visits the Andean market town of Chinchero, the Inca ruins of Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Save money with this cheap option, suitable for you.  Meet one of the most representative icons of Rio de Janeiro, Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer). Enjoy this spectacular view to take stunning photographs from the top of Corcovado Mountain.

This guided tour from Bariloche combines the popular Short Circuit tour with a trip to Cerro Catedral, one of the largest ski resorts in the Southern Hemisphere. Complete the Short Circuit with a guide for a chance to see some of the area's stunning natural scenery, including Nahuel Huapi Lake, the Llao Llao Peninsula, and Lopez Bay, and then head to Cerro Catedral for amazing views, shopping, dining, and outdoor entertainment.