Best of · FULL-DAY
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 full-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with hotel pickup, a live guide, and entry to the Grand Mosque, Etihad Towers observation deck, and Qasr Al Watan. You’ll also pass the Corniche, Emirates Palace, and stop outside the Louvre. Guides speak seven languages, and private groups are available.
“Elsayed A. is an excellent tour guide! It was a fantastic experience!”
Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with a guide such as Khalil, Adnan, or Abdul, stopping at the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Corniche, heritage village, Miraj Museum, dates market, and Yas Island. Expect an efficient sightseeing day, plenty of photo stops, and limited time at several locations.
“Was picked up and had to squeeze into a small suv that already had four others in there plus the driver. I had to sit in the middle on the hump sandwiched in the middle very uncomfortable for our 8 hour trip. My cousin’s back started hurting bRead more”
Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus and deluxe boat. Cruise among limestone islands, eat Vietnamese dishes onboard, visit Sung Sot Cave, hike 420 steps on Titop Island, and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat ride. Guides such as Sam and Hercules are noted for friendly, well-organized service.
“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”
From Cairns Marlin Marina, spend five hours snorkeling or taking an optional introductory or certified scuba session at two outer reef sites. Expect coral gardens, turtles, rays, sharks, marine biology talks, Indigenous stories, music, tea, and a buffet lunch. Named guides have included Jed, Kevin, Reggie, Rachel, and Daniel.
“An absolutely fantastic day, two absolutely beautiful snorkelling spots with incredible marine life and we even had a shark swim beside us. Lovely morning & afternoon tea and buffet lunch. Culture demonstrations we’re great and something different. Would highly recommend”
Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat for a guided monastery visit, mountain views, and free time before a Catalan meal and boutique winery tasting. Guides such as Vince, Montse, Ivan, and Yerai bring history and wine to life. VIP guests add a private cellar visit and barrel samples.
“The tour was enlightening and very enjoyable. Great experience. More importantly we had a guide - Montse - who was l absolutely amazing. She was knowledgeable, helpful, fun and a genuinely warm hearted individual who made the day fantastic.”
You’ll spend about eight hours in a private 4x4 with a driver-guide, visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, the Corniche, the dates market, and Ferrari World for photos. Guides such as Yusuf, Major, Sameer, and Aqsa Mirza have been praised for clear explanations and careful service.
“An excellent rate of service from start to finish. Sameer from khoory courtyard Hotel was an excellent tour operator and he made our holiday plans smooth sailing. He booked our Burj Khalifa tour, our full day Abi Dhabi trip, our yatch trip and our old Dubai day tour absolutely brilliant.”
Join Captain Mike and Elmira for a private seven-hour catamaran charter from Philipsburg. Cruise St. Maarten’s coast, snorkel near Long Bay and Little Bay, visit Tintamarre when weather allows, and enjoy a charcoal BBQ, paddleboard, snacks, and an open bar.
“We had a wonderful experience! Michael was very helpful! There was a issue with the catamaran needing work done, but Michael went the extra mile and got us set up with another catamaran. We had the best experience, delicious lunch, beautiful beaches and an authentic Painkiller!”
Spend 10 to 11 hours tracing Vietnam’s wartime divide from Hue with an English-speaking guide such as Hoa, Thuan, or Nam. Visit Quang Tri Citadel, Khe Sanh, Dakrong Bridge, the DMZ at Hien Luong, and Vinh Moc Tunnels. Expect excellent historical context, included lunch, and a lot of road time.
“Interesting tour of a forgotten DMZ and alternative tunnels. Our guide was knowledgeable and answered our questions. We were gifted a commemorative water bottle which was a nice touch. Only negative was the lunch, just not to my taste”
Spend about 10 hours island hopping from Phuket to Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, Loh Samah Bay, and Koh Khai Nai. Guides such as Tik, Nun, Bao, and Lily lead the day, with snorkeling gear, halal lunch, drinks, hotel pickup, and three marina options included.
“This was arguably the best thing we did in Thailand. The crew was so attentive and kind!!!! They always made sure we had water and got all the photos we wanted. Truly exceptional experience and my friend and I are so grateful to have participated. We chose to snorkel and stay on the speed boat and were not disappointed at all. Lots of fish at the reef and we loved swimming in the turquoise waters around the islands.”
Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver exploring My Tho and Ben Tre. Expect Vinh Trang Temple, motorboat and sampan rides, bee tea, fruit, coconut candy, Vietnamese lunch, local music, and flexible help from guides such as Bunny, Jen, or Sammy.
“You can’t visit Saigon without making the trip to the Mekong Delta. We had a wonderful guide. She provided so much interesting history. We were “one on one” with her and had our own car and boat. We highly recommend this experienceRead more”
Spend nine hours crossing Gran Canaria by air-conditioned bus, from Agüimes and the cave homes of Guayadeque to Firgas, an aloe vera plantation, Roque Nublo, pine forests, and Fataga. English, Spanish, and German guides, including Carmelo on some departures, lead the way.
“it was okay at first but the tour guide didn't really explain things properly like where things were and when it come to the restaurant and we said we didn't want to have lunch there he didn't say there was nothing else about so you either had to have it or go without he tried hos hardest with all 3 languages but it was hard to understand the English properly”
Travel from Koh Samui by speedboat with a maximum of 16 people, stopping at Koh Wao for snorkeling and Koh Mae Ko for kayaking and the Emerald Lagoon viewpoint. Guides such as Saw, Yai, Tom, Lip, and Pko may lead the trip. Lunch, fruit, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers are included.
“Great full day experience! It is a long (1hr) boat trip to the islands and back - but well worth it. We had Lip as our guide and he was great! Very organised, making sure we weren’t stuck with lots of other tours. Highly recommend this tour.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide exploring Johannesburg and Soweto by air-conditioned vehicle. Expect hotel pickup, major city sights, Constitution Hill, Mandela House, Vilakazi Street, and the Hector Pieterson Museum. Guides such as Mo, John, Banele, and Tsholo are praised for clear, personal storytelling.
“Fantastic tour, our guide Mo was great at giving us information in an easy to understand way, and to end up in Soweto where he grew up was extra special & to see the work he is doing to help the children amazing”
Spend about eight hours with a live English-speaking guide, traveling by hydrofoil and public ferry from Como to Villa Balbianello, Lenno, and Bellagio. Expect film locations, grand villas, mountain views, steep walking, and a group of up to 12. Guides such as Violetta, Michele, and Elena lead the route.
“I want to begin by mentioning the few positive things: Our guide, Michael, was excellent and did a good job. He was very nice, knowledgable and fun yo be around. It would have been even worse if he was not good at his job. Lake Como and the Villa Balbianello were both spectacular. Worth visiting as a tourist—truly. Just not on this overpriced and poorly planned tour. The tour itself was a complete waste of time and money. Did not even remotely meet our expectations. We met with our guide and small group and then got on the public ferry from Como to Lenno. We were charged €45 per person…”
Spend about eight hours touring northern Zakynthos by air-conditioned minibus and speedboat. You’ll visit Bochali, Xigia Beach, Shipwreck Beach, the Blue Caves, and Exo Chora, with swimming, lunch, and local stories from guides such as Theo, Sakis, Spiros, and Dimitris.
“Everything we saw was breathtaking but the best part was our tour guide Mitsos and how he explained every detail to the fullest. He had a wonderful personality which made the whole trip a memorable experience. I highly recommend it”
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