Half-day Tours

Experience tropical paradise on this 6-hour speedboat tour of the Phi Phi Islands, including Koh Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh. Your excursion includes stops at six different destinations in the Andaman Sea. Take in the stunning beauty of bays and beaches, including Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Cove, and Loh Sama Bay.

Spend the day some 40 miles outside of Ho Chi Minh City on this epic historical tour of the famous Cu Chi tunnels. Learn from your expert guide about the role these underground channels played in protecting people during the American War in Vietnam and gain a deeper understanding for the daily life that took place far below the surface of the earth as you wander the tunnels with your local guide.

Short on time in Dubai or just fancy ticking through the city's highlights? If so, this half-day tour is perfect. Ride an "˜abra' boat on Dubai Creek, explore the Gold and Spice Souks, and admire the Atlantis, the Palm, Jumeirah Mosque, and the Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifah. Plus, ask about an optional visit to the Burj Khalifah's 124th-floor observatory. Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get a firsthand look at the scenic life along Bangkok's waterways during a 4-hour tour by long-tail boat. You'll journey down the legendary Chao Phraya River and cruise along the tributary canals, or 'khlongs,' of Thonburi. You have the option to upgrade to a boat tour for your private party. Transport is included from downtown hotels.

Discover the best of Dubai on a half-day Dubai sightseeing tour with an expert guide. Traveling by comfortable coach or minivan, take in Dubai's top landmarks as you absorb the cosmopolitan atmosphere. Snap photos of the Burj Al-Arab, the sail-shaped hotel on its own artificial island; venture into the traditional Al Bastakiya district, ride an "˜abra' water taxi across Dubai Creek, and much more. Sign off with a visit to the Deira Spice Souk and free time to explore the brilliant Gold Souk. Dubai sightseeing at its easiest and best!

Half-day tour to see the temples of Karnack and Luxor. Have a splendid journey around the vast area in Luxor that has always been a center of attraction in Egypt.

Experience the glory and grandeur of royal Bangkok on a half-day tour to the Grand Palace and the Thonburi Klongs. First, cruise the scenic "˜klongs' (canal ways) of Thonburi, see waterfront landmarks like the Royal Barges Museum and Wat Arun, and get a glimpse of everyday life in the former capital district. Then, explore the Grand Palace of Bangkok and admire the Emerald Buddha in Wat Phra Kaew, one of Thailand's most precious religious icons. Choose from a private or small-group tour, with hotel pick-up and entrance fees included.

Experience a half-day Bangkok canal tour along the Chao Phraya River, the city's aquatic roadway, including stops at two of the city's most famous sights and a chance to observe daily life of residents living near the Thai capital's many canals (also called 'khlongs'). Admire the gorgeous decadence of Bangkok's Grand Palace, home of the revered Emerald Buddha, and take in the incredible Wat Arun, one of Bangkok's most iconic temples. The tour includes pick-up at select hotels, air-conditioned transport, river cruise, local guide and entrance fees.

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels on this 6-hour tour from Ho Chi Minh City. The tunnel network played an important role during the Vietnam War for Viet Cong forces, who used it for food storage, living quarters, and a hospital, among other things. Along the way, stop by a rubber plantation for a look at a local industry. When booking, you have the option to choose the group tour (maximum 20 people) or upgrade to a private tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Explore Zurich on a half-day sightseeing tour of the city. Climb aboard a luxury coach for a panoramic tour of top sights like the Swiss National Museum, the Zurich Opera House and the Old Town, and then take to the water for a scenic ferry crossing of Lake Zurich. Marvel at the grand architecture of Fraumünster Church and the Bahnhofstrasse and then gaze at sweeping Alpine vistas as you ride a cable car to the vertiginous Felsenegg vantage point.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the elegant architecture of the Grand Palace during this half-day tour in Bangkok. Visit the royal complex, home to the kings of Siam, and see its gardens, courtyards, golden spires and elaborate mosaics. Learn about the Thai and European influences of its design from a knowledgeable guide. You'll also visit the Gems Gallery and Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha.

Discover the Egyptian Museum, one of the most incredible museums for Egyptian antiquities in the world, during this half-day trip in Cairo. Step back in time nearly 5,000 years as you explore the museum's collection of more than 160,000 jaw-dropping ancient objects, including the gold and jewelry buried with King Tutankhamen plus a wealth of other Pharaonic antiquities. Best of all, you'll make your visit with a certified Egyptologist guide, who can help put the objects into context. Your visit also includes entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Visit the Dahshur pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara on a half-day tour from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide, and explore an ancient city and two of its poignant necropolises. See the evolution of pyramid building in weathered stone; take in Djoser's distinctive step pyramid and the "˜Bent' and "˜Red' Pyramids at Dahshur. Stand beneath the millennia-old colossus of Ramses II, and follow the footsteps of pharaohs as you explore an open-air museum of statues and ruined palaces.

Witness the sunrise over the Borobudur Temple Compound, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Kedu Valley of Central Java. Following your early-morning visit to the 9th-century Buddhist monument, hop on a bicycle for a ride through a Javanese village before an Indonesian set lunch. Afterward, journey past rice fields to climb the steps to Selogriyo Temple, a Hindu site dating back to the 5th century. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Yogyakarta on this private tour, led by your own personal guide.

Discover the highlights of Dubai on a half-day tour with an informative local guide. Glimpse the history of Dubai at the Dubai Museum, which is located in the 18th-century Al Fahidi Fort. Then take a water taxi to Deira to see traditional gold and spice shops. Stop for photos of the iconic Burj Al-Arab, the super-luxe hotel on the Arabian Gulf, then see the artificial islands of the Palm Jumeirah. Finally, head up to the observation deck at Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world.

Travel the rural roads of Vietnam nearly 40 miles outside Ho Chi Minh City and venture back in time to the American War in Vietnam on this Cu Chi Tunnels tour. Learn about the incredible network of underground tunnels and walkways that covered some 136 miles and hear how villages kept themselves safe during war by hiding in communities far below the surface. See why this historic destination is a popular stop for travelers from across the globe.

Swap the high-rises and hectic pace of Shanghai for the peace and history of ancient Zhujiajiao on this 5-hour tour. Leave Shanghai by air-conditioned vehicle with an expert guide, and visit this delightful 400-year-old water village, whose wooden buildings fringe a network of canals. Learn about Zhujiajiao’s origins in the Yuan Dynasty, discover the waterways by boat, and enjoy time to stroll, explore and shop for souvenirs. On your way back to Shanghai, stop at a silk mill to see how famous South China Silk is made.

See the best of Switzerland's business and cultural hub on a 5-hour tour of Zurich. Follow your guide to the city's top attractions, including the shopping haven of Bahnhofstrasse, the Opera House, National Museum, and charming Old Town. Ride uphill by cogwheel train for panoramic views over the city and then take a 1-hour cruise on Lake Zurich. Top off the trip with a stop at Lindt & Sprüngli chocolate shop.

Hear stories of the American-Vietnam war as you discover the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, a 136-mile (220 km) network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong soldiers. Step back in time as you peek into the old storage areas, poke your head through camouflaged trapdoors and crawl through military supply tunnels.

Zoom through the forest canopy on this 4-hour Limón zipline adventure from Samaná. Get views of the Juana Vicenta region, the Haitises National Park, and Cayo Levantado. All equipment and round-trip transportation from Samaná hotels included.