Day Trips & Excursions

Riding a bamboo basket boat around a coconut palm forest is just one of the many activities included on this bicycle tour. Let a guide lead you into the Hoi An countryside where you'll ride less-traveled paths. Visit several villages to learn about their rural lifestyles and enjoy a local lunch.

This full-day tour from Rome takes all the hassle out of visiting the scenic island of Capri. After a 1-hour train journey from Rome, meet your guide in Naples and skim over the water in a jetfoil to Capri. See the island's key highlights in a single day, from the Blue Grotto and Mount Solaro to the towns of Capri and Anacapri, as well as the Gardens of Augustus.

Explore an eerie abandoned resort then hike into a maze of eroded spires on a full-day tour of Chacaltaya and Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon). Since the two dramatic destinations are on opposite sides of La Paz, reaching both in a single day is a challenge without pricey private transport; this shared tour is a convenient, cost-effective alternative that makes the most of your limited travel time.

Discover the wonders of the Cape Peninsula on a full-day tour. Depart from Cape Town for the coastal town of Hout Bay, where you'll have free time to peruse craft markets, stroll beaches, or cruise over to Duiker Island (own expense) to view resident Cape fur seals. Next travel along the spectacularly scenic Chapman's Peak Drive, detouring at Cape Point nature reserve en route to the stunning and remote Cape of Good Hope. Round out your trip with an optional visit to Boulders Beach, home to hundreds of African penguins.

Sit back and enjoy the scenery on this full-day tour of the Peninsula and the Cape of Good Hope's Cape Point. Booking this tour means there's no need to rent a car and fuss over directions; all those details will be taken care of for you. Stop at all the landmarks in the area, including the Boulders penguin colony and the lighthouse at Cape Point, among others. Learn about the history and ecosystem in the area through guided commentary.

The rocky Cape Peninsula is home to some of South Africa's most spectacular scenery and lies just south of Cape Town. This full-day tour takes you all the way to Cape Point at the southern tip, where you can ride the funicular to the Cape Point Lighthouse or walk along the coast. Along the way, stop to spot penguins on Boulders Beach, admire the views along the Chapmans Peak Drive, and visit Houts Bay, where boat cruises run to Seal Island.

Spend a day exploring the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Can Gio on this full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Look out for wildlife including monkeys as you cruise around the mangrove forests, visit a former guerilla base used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War, and enjoy a delicious Vietnamese-style lunch at a local restaurant.

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia to explore the otherworldly landscape on a full-day tour that includes round-trip flights. See the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Goreme Open Air Museum, Dervrent Valley, Uchisar Castle, and the hillside towns of Urgup and Avanos before returning to Istanbul by air. Includes lunch, entrance fees, guide, flights, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Leave Arras to trace the fates of Canadian soldiers on World War I's Somme battlefields on this private day trip. With an expert guide providing in-depth commentary, visit Vimy to experience the tunnels and trenches of the famous Canadian offensive in April 1917. Walk around the Canadian Cemetery No 2 and Courcelette Memorial, and pay tribute to the lost at the Thiepval Memorial and Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park, where a 1916 attack by the Newfoundland Regiment saw terrible losses. Air-conditioned transport, entrance fees and a light lunch are included.

Exploring the idyllic villages of the French Riviera is a popular day trip from Nice, and this small-group tour offers a more intimate experience. Visit the Fragonard perfumery in Grasse, take in the views from hilltop Gourdon, browse the art galleries of St-Paul-de-Vence, and follow in the footsteps of Hollywood's greatest in glamorous Cannes.

Explore the deserted streets and hidden secrets of Chernobyl and Pripyat on this full-day tour from Kiev. Follow your guide into the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and visit the abandoned village of Zalecie. Discover sites of interest including the Cold War-period radar system and the empty shell of the Chernobyl power plant's fourth reactor, and gain insight into life here under Soviet rule. Afterward, stroll along the long-abandoned streets of Pripyat - where nature is taking over the derelict homes and playgrounds.

Discover the wild scenery, unique culture and rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula during this 8-hour sightseeing trip. Drive along the roads of this incredible peninsula, stopping to explore pristine beaches, charming coastal towns and local wildlife. Observe a community of penguins on Boulders Beach, visit two oceans and journey to the edge of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope. It's a great opportunity to get a sense for the unique geography of this stunning area. A guide, some entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are also included.

Spend a day in the Can Gio mangrove forest on an 8-hour tour from Ho Chi Minh City, and explore the wildlife, nature, and history of the UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve. Get aerial views of the forest from Tang Bong Tower, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and visit the Monkey Island animal sanctuary, then travel to Rung Sac Guerrilla Base by canoe. This full-day Can Gio tour is limited to 10 people, and includes entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transport from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel.

Follow the footsteps of the ancient Maya on a full-day trip to Caracol from San Ignacio, and go deep into the jungle to discover a remarkable archeological site. Watch for bright tropical birds and howler monkeys as you explore the sprawling ruined city, and take in views of rolling forest canopy from the top of the Caana pyramid. Trace the history of the site in a vivid series of carved stelae and stone altars, then visit a natural swimming pool in the Mountain Pine Ridge before returning to the city.

Stand in the very places where Jesus lived and preached on this full-day Christian Galilee tour from Jerusalem. Travel to the lush region around the Sea of Galilee, and explore the sites of Jesus' childhood and ministry. Explore Capernaum, where Jesus taught; see the site of the feeding of the 5,000; and visit Nazareth among other hallowed sites. Entrance fees, and Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Explore the edge of the world during this full-day round trip road trip. Catch a boat to Seal Island in the morning, then hit the road and wind your way along the Misty Cliffs. View more wildlife and spectacular scenery on your way to the Cape of Good Hope to ride a funicular up to the lighthouse. Return trip via Boulders Beach to visit with African Penguins.

Gain an insider's perspective of Capri, hailed as one of Italy's most beautiful islands, on this comprehensive 7-hour tour from Naples. Travel with ease in an air-conditioned vehicle and tick off Capri highlights such as the Gardens of Augustus, Anacapri, and the Villa San Michele. Please your palate with lunch in an Italian restaurant and enjoy free time to explore Capri's center, replete with exclusive boutiques and traditional cafes. Lunch is included. Ferry fare and entrance fees are payable at your own expense.

Hike, bike, and drive around the Cape Peninsula during a full-day sightseeing tour with a focus on the region's natural attractions. Visit Boulders Beach, Cape Fur, and Cape Point Nature Reserve, and see a penguin colony as well as other wildlife. Private transportation and commentary from your guide ensure a comfortable and informative tour, making it ideal for first-time visitors.

Head outside the city of Marrakech for an adventurous day of camel riding and quad biking in Palmeraie, a tranquil area known for its tens of thousands of palm trees. Accompanied by a guide, ride a camel through the palm groves and across the sand, and then cover the same ground but much faster on a 4-wheel-drive quad bike. Finish your day trip with a visit to a local Berber village.

Escape the city to explore the Can Gio National Park, a UNESCO-protected biosphere reserve, on this full-day small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Soak up the scenery as you cruise through the mangrove forests, spot wildlife as you visit Monkey Island and a crocodile farm, and experience local life at Can Gio Market.