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15 One-Day Tours Worth Flying For

35 tours  ·  from $24 a head

The 15 best one-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Chicken Island: good snorkeling, busy first stop
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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

1.Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,812 reviews · 6 hours · from $39Our pick

Spend six hours visiting Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by traditional longtail boat. You’ll snorkel, walk a tidal sandbar, eat Thai food on the beach, and choose between a shared or private trip. Guides such as Toy and Luna are known for warm, attentive service.

“absolutely amazing day guides koko is amazing couldn't do enough for us. very informative very helpful, couldn't do enough for us made our day special.”

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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar - Pickup, marina transfer, and boarding
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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

2.Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129

Spend 5 to 6 hours aboard a catamaran with up to 20 people, swimming near Red and White Beaches, the volcanic hot springs, and the caldera. Your crew serves Greek barbecue, wine, beer, soft drinks, and a cocktail. Choose a relaxed daytime sail or a sunset outing below Oia.

“Our guide Yanni on the boat was amazing! He was entertaining and very knowledgeable about the areas we sailed in. Sunset was beautiful! This is a must do with this company.”

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Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower - Paris by coach: a quick orientation
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Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

3.Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,702 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $429

Travel from London to Paris by Eurostar, tour the city by coach, cruise the Seine, and choose a three-course lunch at the Eiffel Tower. Guides such as Anna and David keep the day moving, with free time near the Louvre and Eiffel Tower before returning to St Pancras.

“I’m not sure what happened and I do believe the website is a bit confusing and tricky but someone I missed getting the lunch at the Eiffel Tower which we wanted. So that part sucked but when we got on the train I let Anna know and she was able to get that fixed up for me. The tour itself was great, Anna our tour guide was absolutely amazing. She was nice, funny, knowledgeable and honestly by the time the tour was over I felt like I made a new friend. It was technically a long day but it was a great way to do a little bit of everything…”

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Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands: Premium Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch - From Phuket hotels to Royal Phuket Marina
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Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands: Premium Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch

4.Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands: Premium Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,856 reviews · 9 hours · from $113

From Phuket, you’ll speed across the Andaman Sea to Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, and Maya Bay. Guides such as Sea, Ray, Goodie, and Helen lead the day, while the crew provides snorkeling gear, snacks, drinks, safety help, and a halal resort buffet.

“I thought it would be far too busy and was a little unsure before booking. But Phi Phi islands aren’t to be missed so we decided to go ahead with a group. While it was busy, our guide was superb. They got us there early to miss the huge crowds and were very helpful too. The activities were great. Would 100% recommend going”

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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip - Leaving Cairns on AquaQuest
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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

5.Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,528 reviews · 8 hours · from $166

From Cairns, Divers Den takes you aboard AquaQuest to two outer reef sites at Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs. You get gear, guided snorkeling, meals, hot showers, and up to five hours on the reef. Scuba options are available, with patient staff helping nervous beginners.

“The tour was amazing, we spent whole 3,5 hours snorkelling the great barrier. The crew was really supportive and was always taking care of the passengers. Besides, as we were a really small group of people, we had the pleasure of exploring the barrier without crashing each other or even being bothered by somebody else while checking on something. I would highly recommend the tour and the team and planning on coming back next year to do some scuba diving.”

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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit - Cenote Nool-Ha brings the best change of pace
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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

6.Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,501 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $110

Travel from Cancun to Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide, explore El Castillo and the ball court, swim in Cenote Nool-Ha, eat a Yucatan buffet, and make a brief Valladolid stop. Guides such as Ricardo, Francisco, Roberto, and Victor have led especially engaging tours, but expect a long shared-bus day.

“One of our tour guide maro was very knowledgeable I highly recommend. Traveled with 2 young kids and worried it if it would have been too much but it wasn’t”

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Klein Curacao Day Trip with Premium Open Bar and BBQ-Lunch - The crossing: beautiful views, rough patches
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Klein Curacao Day Trip with Premium Open Bar and BBQ-Lunch

7.Klein Curacao Day Trip with Premium Open Bar and BBQ-Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · from $131

Sail from Jan Thiel to uninhabited Klein Curaçao aboard BlueFinn’s catamaran. You get about four hours on the island, snorkeling gear, a BBQ buffet, premium drinks, onboard toilets, and music on the return. Captain Max and the crew are known for keeping the day friendly and lively.

“The staff was amazing, especially with the lunch service and return trip dance party. My only quibble is some pastries or other light breakfast snack would be a good idea for the journey to Klein.”

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Premium Delphi Day Trip with an Expert Guide, Museum & Lunch - Walking through the Delphi archaeological site
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Premium Delphi Day Trip with an Expert Guide, Museum & Lunch

8.Premium Delphi Day Trip with an Expert Guide, Museum & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $38

Travel from Athens to Delphi in a Wi-Fi-equipped coach with a licensed English-speaking guide. Walk among the Treasury of the Athenians, Temple of Apollo, and Polygonal Wall, then see the Charioteer and Antinoos in the museum before lunch in Arachova.

“Our family had a great experience on this excursion. We recommend it if this is the type of content you're interested in...”

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach - Starting at St Omer Wharf in Queenstown
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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach

9.From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 976 reviews · 750 minutes - 14 hours · from $170

Ride from Queenstown to Milford Sound in a glass-roof coach with live commentary, stops at Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, and Monkey Creek, then take a two-hour nature cruise past Mitre Peak and waterfalls. Guides such as Stan, Keith, Shale, and Junior are known for keeping the long day interesting.

“Our bus driver Greg was excellent, his commentary made the trip that bit more enjoyable”

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Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach - The road to Windsor and the live commentary
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Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach

10.Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 744 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Ride from Earl’s Court to Windsor in a comfortable coach with live commentary, then explore Windsor Castle independently with admission arranged in advance. Guides such as James, Sam, Nick, and Andy handle the journey and entry process, but do not accompany you inside.

“We paid for a tour and basically got just transportation to Windsor Castle. Paid 245 for two people when entry was 30 per person into the Castle. Once we got through security checkpoint we were in our own. The map given to us was for a Windsor Town with no legend for the numbered points of interest. The tour guide was nice and the driver did a great job. But better off taking the train and buying your own entrance.”

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VIP Day Trip to Cairo by Bus with Top Tour operators - The road from Hurghada to Cairo
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VIP Day Trip to Cairo by Bus with Top Tour operators

11.VIP Day Trip to Cairo by Bus with Top Tour operators

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 739 reviews · from $130Top rated

Leave Hurghada before dawn with a driver such as Ahmed, then meet a Cairo guide such as Mamdouh or Shrouq for the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, and Sphinx. Lunch, snacks, hotel transfers, and a perfume workshop are included. A Nile boat ride is optional for about €10.

“Really great experience. Ended up only being 4 of us so felt very private and enjoyable. The mini bus is small, but loaded with snacks, free WiFi and Aircon. Ahmed is very welcoming and accommodating. As there weren't too many of us, I manRead more”

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Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip - The ride through Canmore and Kananaskis
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Discover Banff National Park – Premium Day Trip

12.Discover Banff National Park – Premium Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 682 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $64

Spend a full day touring Banff National Park from Calgary, Canmore, Banff, or Cochrane. Your guide, often Murray, Gordon, Dan, Dair, or Patrick, handles the long drive while you visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Lake Minnewanka, Banff Avenue, and scenic viewpoints.

“Excellent tour of such a beautiful park. Our tour guide Murray was great. I highly recommend this tour and tour company!”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch - The morning ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Port
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

13.Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62

Leave Hanoi by limousine for a full day on Ha Long Bay aboard a modern five-star cruise. Explore Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch, jacuzzi, and sunset snacks. Guides include Tinh, Henry, Jason, Nam, and Trinh.

“Jason was a great guide for our group. Very knowledgeable and clear communicator.”

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From Las Vegas: VIP Los Angeles/Hollywood Day Trip - Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific Ocean
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From Las Vegas: VIP Los Angeles/Hollywood Day Trip

14.From Las Vegas: VIP Los Angeles/Hollywood Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · 14 hours · from $299

Travel from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle limited to 14 people. Guides such as Steve, Jose, and Ward provide lively commentary, with snacks, WiFi, charging ports, rest stops, and a hot lunch at Santa Monica included.

“We had an amazing day with our tour guide Steve! He was incredibly friendly, cool, and really funny. During the drive to Los Angeles, he constantly shared useful and interesting information, which made the trip even more enjoyable. He also made sure we had enough breaks and provided us with free snacks and drinks, which was a really nice touch. Once we arrived in LA, Steve showed us all the important spots and gave us more than enough time to explore, take photos, and enjoy everything at our own pace. Thank you so much, Steve, for this wonderful day — you were absolutely awesome! 👍 Thanks again Laura & Julian”

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Grand Canyon Deluxe Day Trip from Sedona - Yavapai Point and the first Grand Canyon view
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Grand Canyon Deluxe Day Trip from Sedona

15.Grand Canyon Deluxe Day Trip from Sedona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $196

Travel from Sedona through Oak Creek Canyon to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, with guides such as Rasa, Charlie, and Cat sharing geology and Arizona history. You’ll see Yavapai Point, Grand Canyon Village, Desert View Watchtower, and Cameron Trading Post in a small group of up to 14.

“From the moment we stepped on the bus, Stevie B was a most exceptional guide to a place like no other. Steve made the drive up interesting with his expert knowledge. And the Canyon itself is hard to imagine. Each stop brought more and more of the canyon into focus. As a private tour, Steve was very accommodating in tailoring our experience to our exact desires, I cannot recommend this enough!”

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