Private Day Trips

Leave the busy city of Chiang Mai for a day of fun activities in the countryside. Get a taste of rural life as you bike down country roads lined with rice paddies, Thai temples and local homes, ending at the lush Tweechol Botanic Garden. Refuel with an authentic Thai buffet lunch, then head to Mae Sa Valley for an exciting afternoon of ziplining. Your tour includes an expert guide and driver, lunch, activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Marvel over the sacred temples and UNESCO-listed wonders of Luang Prabang on this private half-day tour of Laos' spiritual center. Discover Laos' royal history at the Royal Palace Museum; visit Wat Sene, Luang Prabang's oldest temple; and admire the striking architecture of Wat Xiengthong. Then, learn more about the city's religious heritage as you peek into Wat Visoun and pose for photos by the shrine of Wat Aham.

Spend an afternoon exploring Southeast Asia's Golden Triangle region, with a side trip into Laos. A private guide accompanies you on this day-long experience, which includes a visit to some of the area's hill tribe villages and Chiang Saen's centuries-old Lanna ruins, as well as a journey across the Mekong River into Laos, where you'll peruse a local market and village. Bring your camera to snap pics of the Fourth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge and at the triangle border between Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. You'll also make a stop in Chiang Khong to enjoy a leisurely Thai lunch.

Look beyond Jordan's most celebrated attractions to see some lesser-known historical treasures on this private Islamic desert castle day trip from Amman. Head east to Al-Azraq, a castle that 'Lawrence of Arabia' once used as a headquarters, and then explore the fresco-painted masterpiece of Amra and Kharaneh castles. Finish at Aljoun, a hilltop medieval fortress built to defend against the Crusaders. Your tour includes private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees.

Visit some of Ho Chi Minh City's most intriguing sites on a full-day tour to the Cao Dai Temple and the Cu Chi tunnels. A private guide helps you discover the Cao Dai sect during a ceremony within the temple; revitalize with a traditional Vietnamese lunch; and explore underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War. Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle from your Ho Chi Minh hotel is included.

History buffs will be delighted by this private 10-hour tour of Santar em, Almourol and Tomar. Refine your knowledge of the Knights Templar and the integral role they played in conquering Portugal. In an air-conditioned vehicle, you'll travel with ease between historic locations dispersed evenly around Lisbon and see a UNESCO-listed convent and an ancient castle. This private tour allows you to enjoy a personalized experience with just you and your group of up to seven people.

Jordan is blessed with some of Middle East's best-preserved classical sites, and this 10-hour private trip from Amman covers three in one day. Tour the Greco-Roman ruins at Umm Qais; visit Pella, where ancient relics intermingle with Roman monuments; and explore Jerash, one of the world's most impressive Roman archaeological sites. Your trip includes private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and local guides to show you Umm Qais and Jerash.

Discover the Karla Caves and Bhaja Caves with your own private guide on this 11.5-hour tour from Mumbai. The two ancient Buddhist sites are located in the the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its biodiversity. The spectacular caves were carved from the rock hillside thousands of years ago, and offer fine examples of early Buddhist influence in India.

Experience India's most iconic destinations on your trip to Jaipur. Check out famed UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Taj Mahal and Agra Fort on this private day tour that hits all of the highlights. Travel to Agra and tour the most majestic landmark in the nation. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor his third wife, the Taj Mahal is one of this country's most impressive architectural wonders. Tuck into a typical Indian lunch before venturing off to Agra Fort. Your expert local guide will offer unique insight into this famed walled city and round-trip transportation in air-conditioned comfort is included.

Experience two of Jordan's top archaeological sites on this private day trip to Umm Qais and Pella from Amman. Visit Umm Qais, a scenic hillside site strewn with the well-preserved ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gadara. Then, explore Pella, home to the relics of another Roman city, and other, eons-old settlements. A local guide at Umm Qais, plus all entrance fees, and private round-trip transport included.

It would be a missed opportunity to travel to Belfast without seeing the amazing Giant's Causeway, a natural phenomenon along the coast north of Belfast that has to be seen to be believed. Get transported in an executive Mercedes V Class or S Class and stop at at castles and rustic villages along the way. After the visit to the Giant's Causeway, head to the nearby village of Bushmills, home to the famed distillery of the same name.

Explore the eastern side of Bali with a private guide on a full-day tour that takes in the natural beauty and cultural riches of the island. Your knowledgeable local guide shows you highlights including Tirta Gangga Water Palace, the seaside town of Candidasa and the traditional village of Tenganan, home of the Bali Aga people, the island's original inhabitants. Get away from the crowds and admire rolling emerald hills, lush rice paddies, stunning architecture and ancient traditions. Includes lunch, a comfortable private vehicle and hotel pickup and drop-off.

See one of the world's most spectacular coastlines from an unbeatable perspective with a private helicopter tour of Australia's Great Ocean Road. Experience a day of VIP treatment with pickup at your Melbourne hotel in a limousine or luxury SUV, and then enjoy a thrilling helicopter ride above and around the remote beaches, dramatic cliffs and massive limestone stacks of this majestic coastal landscape. A gourmet picnic lunch near the famous Twelve Apostles is included.

Visit two of Egypt's most intriguing temples on a private 10-hour tour to Abydos and Dendera from Luxor. With an Egyptologist guide, explore the Temple of Abydos, once a cult center to Osiris and coated in reliefs. After lunch (own expense), visit the ancient healing Temple of Hathor in Dendera. See the halls, shrines, and famous Dendera zodiac star chart, inscribed on a chapel ceiling. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

If you're short on time while visiting India, but want to pack in a ton of popular highlights along the Golden Triangle, this private Agra and Jaipur tour is perfect for you. Along with an included breakfast and round-trip transport from the Delhi area, enjoy visits to Amber Fort, Lake Palace, Palace of the Winds, and the world-famous Taj Mahal.

Visit an ancient Maya city and a coastal bird sanctuary on a full-day, private tour with transport from hotels in Cancun, Tulum, or the Rivera Maya that includes all entrance fees. Travel with a photographer guide for professional images of the trip, as you explore El Balam, spot flocks of flamingos, and tour the Rio Lagartos mangroves by boat.

Paracas National Park is known for its abundant wildlife and vast scenery. Coupled with its proximity to Peru's capital city of Lima, a trip to Paracas is the perfect way to get out of the city. Make the most of your trip with this private tour, which offers the ultimate in comfort and convenience for the duration of your getaway from Lima.

Indulge an interest in art and history on this private day trip from Amman dedicated to Jordan's early medieval mosaics. Visit UNESCO-listed Um Rasas to see its Byzantine church mosaics, admire Madaba's 6th-century Mosaic Map, and view the early floor mosaics at Madaba Archaeological Park and Mt. Nebo. Plus, visit a workshop to see artisans hand-making these intricate artworks. Guided tours at Madaba and Mt. Nebo, private transportation, and entrance fees included.

Portugal boasts a diverse tapestry of nature, architecture and religion so combine all three on this private 10-hour tour from Lisbon. This excursion allows you to visit the caves of Grutas da Moeda and three UNESCO-listed basilicas and monasteries in only one day. Avoid the stress of organizing transport to and between Fatima, Batalha and Alcobaca - home to top Portugal attractions - and relax as you travel to each in a private, air-conditioned car.

See the ancient Maya city of Ek Balam, a migratory bird sanctuary, and a tequila factory on a full-day, private tour from Cancun that goes off the beaten track to explore the Yucatan's history, wildlife, and culture. This 12-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cancun, entrance fees, and a boat trip through the Gulf Coast mangroves.