Day Trips & Excursions

Journey through Spain's history as you visit two UNESCO-listed attractions on this full-day tour from Madrid. Explore the grand Monastery of El Escorial, once a royal residence built by King Philip II, then learn more about the Spanish Civil War as you walk around the impressive Valley of the Fallen. Finally, admire the striking architecture and historic monuments of mountaintop Toledo, including the Alcázar, the cathedral and Plaza de Zocodover.

Help heal the bonds broken by El Salvador's civil war in the 1980s during this 13-hour in-depth exploration of the people and places impacted by this bloody conflict. Pay homage to those that lost their lives in the war at the Mozote Memorial Site, and interact with conflict veterans who are working to help rebuild their community. You'll also stop by the Museum of the Revolution, where you can hear testimonials from witnesses and learn about the conflict's key moments. Your trip also includes a guide, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Experience historic Caracas and visit the colonial city of El Hatillo on this all-day tour with an informative guide. Learn about independence icon Simón Bolívar with a visit to the house where he was born and the museum dedicated to his life. Travel to picturesque El Hatillo for a relaxing afternoon of shopping for artisan wares. This complete outing includes a local lunch and private transportation from your hotel.

Marvel over one of Chile's natural wonders and take a peek at a traditional desert town on this 7-hour tour from San Pedro de Atacama, including hotel pick-up. Make an early start and head straight to the El Tatio Geyser, then stand in awe before the hissing geysers, bubbling mud pools and steaming fumaroles as the sun comes up. After tucking into breakfast (included), journey to the sleepy village of Machuca to admire the mud-brick houses and browse the handicrafts stalls.

Gain an understanding of Oaxacan culture during this 5-hour tour, including visits to a mezcal distillery, the Zapotec ruins of Mitla, the village of Teotitlan, and the Tree of Tule. Round-trip transportation from select Oaxaca hotels included.

Knock out visits to two important sites of Mexico's pre-Columbian Totanac culture - the archaeological ruins of El Tajín and the 13th-century city of Papantla - in one day on this guided trip from Veracruz. Wander through the pyramids and plazas of the UNESCO-listed El Tajín, learn about Mesoamerican history and discover the cultural treasures of Papantla, from its flying pole dancers to vanilla. Hotel transport by van included.

Feel like a real-life explorer as you get off the beaten path to spend 7.5-hours hiking, swimming and exploring in Puerto Rico's El Yunque rainforest. Journey into the beautiful tropical scenery of this lush national park as you hike to stunning waterfalls, visit an observation tower with amazing mountain views and enjoy a natural waterslide where you can zoom 20 feet (6 meters) into a pool of sparkling water below. The more adventurous can even jump from a 40-foot (12-meter) cliff! Finish your day with an authentic Puerto Rican lunch. Your El Yunque trip also includes round-trip hotel transport, a certified tour guide, national park fees and bottled water.

Take time out of your Madrid trip to visit the monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. The full-day trip starts with a journey out to the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, home of the Valley of the Fallen monument, which was built in honor of those fallen during the Spanish civil war. After some time to look around, you'll continue to El Escorial, the vast Renaissance monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy free time for lunch, then tour the site's key landmarks including the palace and basilica before you return to Madrid.

Discover Spain on a guided half-day visit from Madrid to the monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen monument. Accompanied by a guide, you'll delve into the history of the religious El Escorial complex and discover why it was considered the eighth wonder of the world. See the sculptures at the Valley of the Fallen monument and opt to include a half-day city tour of Madrid's most significant sites.

Experience two of Spain's most impressive monuments, El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen, plus a 90-minute Madrid Segway tour, during this 5-hour day trip. Wander through the halls of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before paying your respects to the dead from the Spanish Civil War at the Valley of the Fallen. Finish the excursion by rolling past top Madrid sights by Segway.

Explore El Bolson, famous for its berries, hops and healthy lifestyle, on this full-day trip from Bariloche. Learn about the hippies who settled here in the 1960s and informed the culture and practices of this small town nestled among stunning alpine scenery. With your guide, visit an outdoor market to peruse handicrafts, taste local jam and sample locally made beer.

Immerse in nature on this day trip to two magnificent gems of Chiapas: Cascada El Chiflón and Lagunas de Montebello National Park. First, summit the turquoise-colored El Chiflón waterfall and watch in awe as it crashes 394 feet (120 meters). Then continue on to the Montebello Lakes by coach. You'll travel round-trip from hotels in San Cristóbal de las Casas.

Spend an adventurous day exploring two of Puerto's most incredible natural wonders on this 11-hour day trip to hike in El Yunque rainforest and kayak at the island's famed Bioluminescent Bay. Start your morning with a hike in the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest system, enjoying incredible mountain views and an optional waterfall swim to cool off. Then continue with a nighttime kayaking trip to the magical Laguna Grande, a bay on Puerto Rico's east coast featuring a unique variety of plankton that glow when the water is touched or moved. Your Puerto Rico outdoor adventure also includes round-trip hotel transport, snacks, professional guide and national park fees.

Cover more ground in less time with an El Nido island-hopping tour. In one hassle-free day, check off sights, such as the Big Lagoon, a breeding ground for fish and crustaceans; The Beach-like Secret Lagoon; Simizu Island, famous for bird's nest soup; and Seven Commandos, named after seven World War II-era Japanese soldiers that remained after the war. Your guide shares in-depth commentary and prepares a meal while you're snorkeling a reef.

Relax on the paradise-like island of Elafonisi and visit rocktop Chrissoskalitissa Monastery on this family-friendly day trip. Admire western Crete's hills and traditional villages on a drive to the southwest coast, and visit medieval Chrissoskalitissa, perched on a clifftop and famous for its 'golden step.' Then, spend the afternoon on the idyllic protected islet of Elafonisi, enjoying its pink sands and clear seas. Includes round-trip transport plus select hotel pickup and drop-off.

Tour the archaeological ruins of Ek Balam, then see flocks of pink flamingos and soak in a salt lagoon at Rio Lagartos on this private day trip. Learn about the ancient Maya civilization from an informative personal guide and climb up the Acropolis, one of the largest pyramids of the Yucatán Peninsula. In addition, visit a tequila factory and stop for an included lunch. Private transport is available from Cancun hotels.

Discover the unearthly geysers of the world's driest desert on an early morning tour to El Tatio geyser field from San Pedro de Atacama. Gaze in wonder at over 80 spouting shoots of steam as you watch an enchanting sunrise in the desert. Enjoy a traditional breakfast before soothing your bones in the warm waters of natural hot spring. Conclude with a cultural exploration of the provincial village of Machuca on this engaging excursion.

Discover the regal splendor of Spain's vibrant capital city on a full-day tour of Madrid, led by an expert guide. Embark on an explorative journey to Madrid's cultural and historical highlights, visiting landmarks like El Escorial and the Royal Palace of Madrid. Absorb the bustling ambience of Plaza Mayor; relish Spain's artistic heritage in Museo del Prado; and gain valuable insight into the city's intriguing history from your expert guide.

Bask on Elafonisi Beach on this day trip in Crete. Venture southwest through the White Mountains to Chrissoskalitissa, and climb the 'Golden Step' to this medieval religious retreat, perched high above the sea. Afterward, continue to Elafonisi to laze on its pink-white sands, swim, and wade through the shallows to nearby Elafonis Island, sometimes known as 'Deer Island.' Transport and pickup and drop-off at selected hotels included.

See the impressive natural spectacle of steam combined with volcanic magma of the Tatio Geysers that is waiting for you to be surprised by its visual performance. Make a visit to Machuca, a small herder's settlement in the North of the country.Live the sunrise in one of the most beautiful geothermal fields in the world.Contemplate the beautiful colors born between the contrast of the intensely blue sky and the pure steam of the geysers.