Day Trips & Excursions

Visit the National Aviary of Colombia and Playa Blanca on this day trip in Cartagena. The popular tourist attraction boasts 138 species of birds, including the Harpy Eagle, the Caribbean Toucan, the Pink Flamingos, and the Crown Crane. Following that, head to Playa Blanca where you'll enjoy lunch and some relaxation on the sand.

Visit four of Cairo's star attractions and explore Old Cairo on this full-day tour, including lunch, with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see Tutankhamun's funerary mask and more; and view the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, otherwise called the Alabaster Mosque. Delve into the ancient lanes of Old Cairo to see the famous Hanging Church, other Coptic churches and the Synagogue of Ben Ezra. Finish at the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Cairo's old souk, with free time to explore the narrow alleyways and shop for handicrafts, jewelry and trinkets.

Explore Cairo's best-known sites in a day on this private 8-hour tour from Cairo Airport or your Cairo hotel. Meet your qualified Egyptologist guide and see the UNESCO-listed pyramids and Sphinx at Giza as you hear tales of the pharaohs they were built for. Then, admire the highlights of the Egyptian Museum, including the 3,500-year-old gold burial treasures and trappings of the boy king Tutankhamun, and other artifacts. An Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, air-conditioned transport and return airport or hotel transfers are included.

Experience the wonders of Ek Balam, a more recently excavated and restored Maya archaeological site on this full-day guided tour from Cancun. Learn about the ancient city's temples, sculptures and other landmarks in this former ceremonial center. In addition to Ek Balam, enjoy the pleasures of Cenote Maya Park. Swim in its natural pools, and then rappel and swing like Tarzan in the Yucatan jungle. A traditional Maya buffet lunch and hotel transport are included.

Explore the Hungarian wine region of Eger on a guided day trip departing from Budapest. Taste five to eight wines at each of the three cellars you visit, including 'Bull's Blood' (Egri Bikav er), the region's most prominent red. After taking a spin around town, you'll be treated to a traditional Hungarian 3-course lunch, and cheeses and cured meats will accompany your final wine tasting. To keep the trip as intimate as possible, groups will be limited to six travelers.

Discover the wonders of Eastern Algarve by going on a small-group day trip. By traveling in a smaller group, you'll have a more personalized experience without feeling your trip is overcrowded. Enjoy roundtrip transport, traveling comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle. You'll see the quaint village of Castro Marim, the pretty town of Tavira, Olhao, and have a guided walking tour or an optional boat trip in Faro.

See the sights of Saigon from the water during a 2.5-hour speedboat ride. When you're eager to escape the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, speed away to an island to enjoy a little peace alongside the riverbanks and sip from a fresh coconut. Visit a floating temple and learn about Vietnamese culture from your guide. You're transferred from your hotel to the Bach Dang pier and back by air-conditioned vehicle.

Discover the dramatic beauty and rich history of Easter Island on a captivating full-day tour from Hanga Roa. Admire an intriguing tableau of iconic 'moai' sculptures with an experienced archeologist guide; explore the volcanic slopes and dramatic quarry of Rano Raraku; and marvel at the sacred ceremonial sites in Ahu Akahanga. Conclude your enriching exploration while reclining on the blissful beach of Anakena for a tranquil finish.

Visit two remarkable ancient sites on a full-day tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo from Luxor. You'll travel along the Nile River valley to Edfu's Temple of Horus, among Egypt's best preserved temples, then continue to Kom Ombo, where friezes and carvings are dedicated to a pair of powerful gods. With pickup and drop-off at hotels in Luxor, this full-day trip is a hassle-free way to explore Egyptian antiquity, and the experienced guide will help bring each site to life.

Visit a pair of spectacular temples outside of Luxor on a full-day, private trip to Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple. Traveling in the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle, you'll travel to the Temple of Edfu, lost and preserved for centuries beneath desert sand, then continue to the Ptolemaic Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek. Choosing a private tour means you'll have the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with an expert guide to share the stories behind the ancient sites.

Experience the pre-Hispanic Mayan city of Ek Balam and see the Yucatan's largest natural pool, or cenote, on this guided tour. With a bilingual guide leading the way, learn the fascinating history of Ek Balam's plazas, temples and sculptures. Enjoy a traditional lunch - included in the tour price - and head to Cenote Maya and check out its rock formations and turquoise water.    

East Madeira is known for its stunning A-Framed houses in Camacha. This day tour is perfect for travelers with limited time in Madeira as you'll see many highlights in one tour. Get access to incredible Pico Arieiro views, see the UNESCO World Heritage site Laurissilva Forest, and Ponta de Sao Lourenço. Traveling with a guide means you won't get lost, and you'll learn about Madeira as you explore its attractions.

Be amazed by breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps on an enriching full-day excursion to Kleine Scheidegg from Lucerne. Enjoy a wonderfully scenic drive to Lauterbrunnen and then climb aboard the renowned Wengernalp rack railway for an enchanting journey through flower filled meadows and rolling forests. Arrive at the vertiginous summit of the Kleine Scheidegg mountain to absorb sweeping panoramas of Mt Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, and then enjoy some leisurely free time to hike or take the train to the beautiful village of Grindelwald, nicknamed 'Glacier Village'.

Visit the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo's Coptic and Islamic landmarks and a renowned public market on a full-day tour through Egypt's history and culture. Explore the vast museum with your guide, and discover Pharaonic treasures, mummies and precious stones. Get a glimpse of gilded icons inside the 'Hanging Church,' step into the hushed sanctuary of Saint Sergius' Church then pause for an Egyptian lunch at a nearby restaurant. Finish your tour with a visit to the old bazaar, a bustling souk filled with brilliant cloth, aromatic spices and souvenirs from around the country, and a visit to the Alabaster Mosque.

Spend some time beyond Cancun exploring Ek Balam, one of the Yucatán's newer excavation sites. Embark on a guided tour of this ancient Mayan wonder, learning its history, wandering among its plazas and even scaling its main pyramid for incredible jungle views. Then continue on to Cenote Maya Park, where your choices for adventure are endless. Take a refreshing dip in natural pool, zipline through tropical forest canopy, rappel into a cave or shop for handmade Maya crafts. Savor a delicious meal of traditional Maya eats before returning to Cancun.

Experience a bit of the Yucatan Peninsula's Maya culture and natural wonders on this day trip from Cancun to Ek' Balam and Cenote Hubiku or Xcajum cenote (sinkhole). At Ek' Balam, learn about the archaeological ruins and restoration efforts of this ancient Maya city. Then head to the cenote, a naturally formed underground pool, to cool off with a swim.

During your visit to Iguazu Falls Argentinian Side, you can take a great return from Devil´s Throat visit, floating the river. Amazing!

Discover Maya culture on this full-day tour from Cancun and Riviera. Learn about the archaeological ruins and restoration efforts of Ek' Balam with a guide, who shares information about this ancient Maya city. Afterwards, head on over to Valladolid, a colonial town full of Spanish conquest history.    

Let the Alpine allure of the Bernese Oberland region impress you on a full-day excursion from Zurich. Climb aboard a luxury coach and gaze at spectacular scenery as you travel via Interlaken to Lauterbrunner on a scenic route; on arrival, take a seat on a mountain railway train and travel through idyllic panoramas of flower-filled meadows and dense forests. Explore the quaint village of Wengen and then ascend to the 2,016-meter (6,763-foot) summit of Kleine Scheidegg to admire breathtaking vistas of the Monch, Eiger and Jungfrau mountain ranges. Explore the area independently before returning to Zurich in the late afternoon. 

Explore the Hindu temples, ancient villages and unique landscapes of east Bali on this private day trip to Karangasem Regency. Your personal guide offers insight into daily life in the villages of Tenganan and Kusamba. Tour highlights include major points of interest such as the bat cave at Goa Lawah Temple, Karangasem Palace (Puri Agung Karangasem), Sukasada Park (Ujung Water Palace) and Tirtagangga Water Palace. Enjoy lunch in Candidasa and private transport from your South Bali hotel.