Day Trips & Excursions in USA

Travel the famous Dalton Highway on this 16-hour Arctic Circle drive. Visit the Yukon River, stop by the Arctic Circle Trading Post, and get views of the tundra landscape. Learn about life in rural Alaska through your guide's commentary; departure from a meeting point in Fairbanks.

Hidden for centuries beneath Native soil, nature has built a cathedral for herself: a slot canyon still unsurpassed in its beauty, the perfect symphony of sand, stone and light, layered marble colored rock that is distinctly unique. After exploring Antelope Canyon you will continue on your journey and visit Horseshoe Bend. A short hike takes you to the most captivating curve the Colorado River has carved out on his 1400 mile journey from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California. At this sheer 900ft drop, framed by massive canyon walls, the emerald green sparkly reflections of this ancient stream will surely take your breath away.

Explore Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend on this guided day trip from Flagstaff. Meet up your Navajo guide and begin to descend into the canyon, the rays of sunlight make for beautiful photos. Later, take a 3/4-mile (1.2 kilometer-) hike to Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado River snakes and bends and twists. It's one of the most dramatic spans of the entire river.

Take a combo tour from San Francisco that visits several top northern California destinations over two consecutive days. On the first day, hop the ferry to Alcatraz for a self-guided audio tour, and visit Aquarium of the Bay anytime during the day. On day two, cross the Golden Gate Bridge to walk through Muir Woods National Monument, then taste premium local wines on a Sonoma County wine tour. Enjoy lunch at a Sonoma winery or in the plaza, and also stop for photos from Golden Gate Bridge.

Explore Oahu's North Shore on a six-hour, fully customizable, private tour with space for four passengers plus your driver. Visit top sights like Banzai Pipeline and sunset beaches and swim, snorkel, or boogie board with equipment provided. Your driver can suggest stops to sample local delicacies like chocolate haupia pie, and garlic shrimp. Have time to look at boutiques and surf shops in Haleiwa town, and opt for a visit to the Dole Pineapple or Green World Coffee plantations if you choose.

Explore the natural wonders of Antelope Canyon, a narrow slot canyon carved by wind and water through the ages. A Navajo guide helps you photograph the shifting light and creamy colors of the sandstone canyon, a must-see amid the splendor of the American Southwest. Views of Glen Dam, Lake Powell, and Horseshoe Bend are included en route from Sedona.

Immerse yourself in Amish culture with a visit to the country's oldest Amish settlement in Pennsylvania's Lancaster County. On this full-day tour of Pennsylvania Dutch Country from Philadelphia, step back in time to learn about Amish culture while visiting some of the area's highlights such as an Amish bakery, a quilt shop, and a typical homestead.

Visit top California destinations over two consecutive days on this combo tour from San Francisco. On day one, ride the ferry to Alcatraz, take a self-guided audio tour of the prison, and see Aquarium of the Bay at your leisure. On the second day, head across the Golden Gate Bridge to the redwoods at Muir Woods National Monument, then continue to Sonoma County for wine tastings. Also, have lunch at a winery or in Sonoma Plaza, and make a photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge.

Antelope Canyon - a narrow slot canyon carved to stunning perfection throughout the millennia - is a sight to behold. Photo opportunities abound as soft hues illuminate the twisting sandstone cliffs. See this renowned beauty of the American Southwest on a day trip from Flagstaff, with stops at the Cameron Trading Post and Horseshoe Bend. Boxed lunch included.

Get a closer look at the striking slot canyons and desert landscapes of the American Southwest on this 10-hour day trip from Flagstaff. Shop for Native American art at the historic Cameron Trading Post, marvel at the postcard-perfect views from Horseshoe Bend, and explore the sandstone walls of scenic Antelope Canyon, plus much more. A boxed lunch is also included.

Visit a spectacular desert landscape shaped by wind and water on a 12-hour trip from Sedona to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon. You'll travel through some of Arizona's most scenic places, shop for Native American art at a historic trading post, and hike through dramatic terrain. This 12-hour desert tour includes pickup and drop-off at Sedona hotels, a boxed lunch, and all entrance fees, and it's limited to 14 people for personal service.

Set out from San Francisco and get to know northern California over two days on a tour that visits Alcatraz Island and Monterey. On your first day, you'll take the ferry to Alcatraz Island with a ticket that includes an audio tour, orientation film, and round-trip ferry. On the second day, go on a full-day tour of the Monterey Peninsula, explore popular destinations along Highway 1 such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, 17-Mile Drive, and Carmel. Accommodation is not included.

Step back in time to the era of gunslingers and saloon rumbles on a full-day ghost town and wild west tour from Las Vegas. Accompany your guide along Route 66, past the Hoover Dam and through Arizona's historic ghost towns to visit places seeped in lore like the Oatman Hotel, home to a local poltergeist. Along the way, see an authentic cowboy shootout, hear entertaining facts and tales, and soak up stunning desert landscapes.

Book your Alcatraz tickets and explore inside the Silicon Valley tech industry on this 2-day tour from San Francisco. Skip the hassle of booking notoriously difficult-to-get tickets to Alcatraz, and then enjoy easy ferry transportation and a guided audio tour of the island. The next day, head through Silicon Valley on a fully-narrated coach tour that includes entrance to the Computer Museum and top tech campuses like Apple and Facebook.

Explore Alaska's Arctic on a 16-hour tour from Fairbanks. Travel on the famous Dalton Highway and see the Arctic Circle, Yukon River, Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and miles of rugged Alaskan wilderness. Hear commentary from your guide about the region's history and environment, and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate when you cross the Arctic Circle. Perfect for travelers who want to experience this far northern landscape and reach the Arctic Circle, this tour is also a photographer's delight. Includes guide and transportation from central Fairbanks.

Discover Area 51 on this guided, full-day adventure from Las Vegas. Travel through some of the most desolate, uninhabited and scenic desert landscape in the world to witness this infamous location. See top-secret Janet Airlines at Las Vegas International Airport, the mutant Joshua Tree Forest, mysterious Dry Lake, plus alien petroglyphs, the Black Mailbox and more. Stop for lunch at the Little A'Le'Inn. Lunch, snacks, bottled water and a hotel pickup/drop-off included.

Spend the day exploring Oahu's south shore in a rare four-door convertible. Book all four seats for a private tour, or go solo and see the island in style. Choose where you want to go, get local tips and suggestions from your driver, and create a custom itinerary that suits your interests. Try local treats like malasadas at Leonard's Bakery, see the peaceful scenes at Waimanalo Beach, or get the snorkel gear out at Hanauma Bay, on this tour anything is possible.

Enjoy adventures away from Fairbanks as you discover the beautiful landscapes of the Alaskan wilderness. Walk along the thundering Yukon River, and hike above the tree line of Finger Mountain for gorgeous views. At the Arctic Circle take a commemorative photo, and learn about the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, one of the world's largest pipelines. Enjoy live commentary and hotel transport on this full-day tour.

Travel from Sedona or Flagstaff for a full-day tour to see Antelope Canyon and Glen Canyon, two of Arizona's natural treasures. Along the way, visit parts of the Navajo Nation, stop at an authentic trading post and view the Painted Desert. Upon arrival in the town of Page, go offroading in spectacular Antelope Canyon with a local guide. You'll also visit Glen Canyon and see the Colorado River, Lake Powell and Vermillion Cliffs. Your guide shares informative commentary about the region's history, geology and wildlife as you discover the American Southwest.

Travel from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon on a 3-day semi-independent tour in the American Southwest. Start with a road trip through the Sonoran Desert and Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona. On day two, step aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway for a train journey to the Grand Canyon. Upon arrival, take a coach tour along the rim to absorb the majestic natural wonder and have free time on day three to see more, with options such as a helicopter tour available before returning to Phoenix.