Tours in United States

San Diego Private Tour, Coronado, La Jolla, Balboa Park & More

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this San Diego private tour, we hit five distinct corners of the city in just over five hours. It's a sprightly hop from the Victorian grandeur of Hotel del Coronado (1888) through Balboa Park's Spanish Colonial buildings and world pavilions, down the dramatic cliffs of La Jolla where seals laze on the rocks, past the surfer-packed Sunset Cliffs, and finally to Cabrillo Monument for panoramic views. You finish in Old Town with time to eat proper Mexican food and drink a margarita before heading back to your hotel or the airport. The vibe is relaxed California coastal tourism with a driver who knows the shortcuts.

Rainforest & Waterfalls Trek

When Noah from our team tackled this rainforest trek in Southeast Alaska, we got a proper sense of what makes the Tongass so special — massive old-growth forest, glacier views, and genuine wildlife potential crammed into five hours. The guide picks between two routes depending on fitness levels, both threading through temperate rainforest that feels genuinely remote despite being accessible by vehicle from town. You're covering 2–4 miles through one of North America's most intact ecosystems, with waterfalls and Mendenhall Glacier as the scenic anchor. Suits keen walkers after a real nature hit without committing to a full backcountry expedition.

5 hoursfrom AUD $352

Private full day tour and hike combo.

When Alex from our team booked this private full-day combo, we got exactly what we wanted: a custom-built mix of touring and hiking shaped around our interests and fitness level rather than someone else's itinerary. A local guide meets you, asks a few questions about what you're after, then pieces together a day that works for your group. The US location meant varied terrain depending on where you're based—everything from moderate strolls to proper lung-burners. Water and snacks are sorted, and you're moving at your own pace without a bus full of strangers.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1971

Yellowstone National Park - PRIVATE Full-Day Lower Loop Tour from Jackson Hole

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

11 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $1254

Yellowstone National Park - PRIVATE Full-Day Lower Loop Tour from Jackson Hole

When Mia from our team did the full-day Lower Loop tour from Jackson Hole, we got the private-vehicle treatment through Yellowstone's prime wildlife corridor and thermal hotspots. The guide tailored the route based on our interests, working the 11–13 hour day around animal sightings and seasonal access (note: the South Entrance closes before mid-May, so spring tours loop via West Yellowstone instead). It's a solid way to tick off the major basins—Lower Geyser, Fountain Paint Pot, Madison, Old Faithful, West Thumb—without the tour-bus shuffle, though you're still sharing the park with plenty of other visitors.

Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $283

Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour

When Em from our team ran the Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour, we found ourselves in the heart of Kentucky's whiskey country for a proper deep dive. This 9.5-hour loop hits four serious distilleries — the historic Buffalo Trace, the craft-focused Rabbit Hole, Bulleit's iconic operation, and a local lunch spot in between. You're rolling in an air-conditioned coach with a guide who knows the region inside out, tasting exclusive pours and getting the backstory on how Kentucky became bourbon's home. Crowds here are mixed — busy during peak season, but the tour's been running long enough that the logistics are tight.

Fall Private Elk Rut Rocky Mountain National Park Tour

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this private elk rut tour through Rocky Mountain National Park, it felt less like a crowded safari and more like having the park to yourself. You're driven through the high country during mating season—think bugling elk, mountain vistas, and two of the park's most dramatic roads (Old Fall River and Trail Ridge) in one hit. The tour runs 5–6 hours door-to-door from Estes Park, stays mostly in the vehicle with brief walkabouts, and leans on timing and local knowledge to hunt for wildlife. It's a no-hiking, all-scenery kind of day.

Private 3/4 Day Canyoneering Tour in Moab

🏔 Adventure & Sports

8 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $424

Private 3/4 Day Canyoneering Tour in Moab

When Tom from our team booked this private canyoneering tour with Desert Highlights, we got a proper introduction to Moab's technical slot canyons — the kind of terrain you simply can't access without ropes, a guide, and the right kit. This outfit has been running these routes since the late '90s, and it shows: the day involves descending water-carved canyon walls with all gear provided, learning geology and desert ecology along the way. It's a full 7 hours of active exploration, best suited to anyone with moderate fitness who's keen on adventure but wants expert backup.

Private 5-7 Hour Canyoneering Day Tour in Moab

When Charlie from our BugBitten team booked this private canyoneering day, we got a proper taste of what Utah's red-rock terrain can deliver beyond the postcard stuff. You're dropped into less-tramped canyon country for six hours of rappelling, downclimbing, and moving through slots that demand focus and solid fitness. The Moab region draws adventure seekers year-round, but this tour keeps you away from the crowds—your guide rings the day before to dial in what your group can handle, then it's a mix of instruction on technique and actual rock time. It's less about ticking boxes and more about getting competent on vertical terrain.

Semi Private Tour to Sequoia National Park with Lunch

When Alex from our BugBitten team did this semi-private Sequoia tour, we got the full highlights without the chaos of a packed bus. You're looking at 8–12 hours winding through one of California's most staggering parks, hitting the biggest giant sequoias and main scenic spots with a small crew and a guide who actually knows the place. The park sits in the Sierra Nevada foothills—quiet, massive, humbling—and this tour trades the standard coach experience for something more genuine. Bottled water and light snacks are sorted, which helps on a day that's equal parts driving and walking.

Durango Rafting - Animas River Adventure Day

🐠 Water Activities

Durango Rafting - Animas River Adventure Day

When Mia from our team ran the Animas River with Durango Rafting, we found a solid half-day paddle that actually feels like you're doing what locals do rather than watching from a tour bus. The Animas cuts through Durango's backyard—a Colorado town that's equal parts adventure hub and laid-back mountain charm—and this outfit handles the logistics cleanly: they sort transport, gear, and a decent feed (Mexican, BBQ, or burgers). Six hours door-to-door, mostly on the water. The guides know the river inside out, which matters when you're navigating Class II–III sections.

Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip Trinity River

When Alex from our team ran the half-day Trinity River trip, we found ourselves on one of Northern California's most reliably fun stretches of whitewater. The four-and-a-half-hour outing sits perfectly between Lassen and Redwood parks along Highway 299, making it a solid half-day break from the broader road trip. The Class III Pigeon Point Run lives up to its reputation—genuinely splashy, with a good mix of rock-jumping, swimming holes, and actual wildlife sightings. The vibe is refreshingly low-pressure; kids from six upwards (and dogs) come along, and the crew knows how to keep energy up without the hard sell.

4h 30mfrom AUD $175

Private 4-Hour Walking and Driving City Tour

★ 5.0 (34)

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $494

Private 4-Hour Walking and Driving City Tour

When Mia from our team ran this 4-hour Boston combo, it hit a sweet spot between lazy coach-bound tourism and death-march sightseeing. You're split roughly half-and-half: 90 minutes on foot through the North End's colonial lanes (Paul Revere's place, Old North Church, that grim burial ground), then the rest by private car swinging through Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Harvard, MIT, and a drive-by of where the Bunker Hill battle went sideways for the American rebels. It's the kind of tour that shows you Boston's whole skeleton without demanding you hike it all. Weekday afternoon starts only (school year restriction), group pricing, so works best when you've got mates to split the cost.

Full Day Best Of Yellowstone National Park Tour From Big Sky

When Jake from our team ran this full-day Yellowstone tour from Big Sky, we covered the park's showstoppers in about nine hours: Old Faithful erupting, the Grand Prismatic Spring's impossible blues, the thundering falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and thermal features that looked like another planet. The guide drives and navigates, adjusting the itinerary based on conditions, wildlife sightings, and what the group wants to see. It's a solid hit of Yellowstone's most famous sites without the faffing around; you're seeing thermal basins, geysers, hot springs, and if you're lucky, bison and elk along the way.

Smithsonian Natural History + Museum of American History 8ppl Max

★ 5.0 (34)

🛕 Culture & History

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $353

Smithsonian Natural History + Museum of American History 8ppl Max

When Charlie from our team hit these two Smithsonian museums back-to-back, we got the proper rundown on where the big-name pieces actually live—the Hope Diamond, the American flag, those ruby slippers. The Natural History and American History buildings sit practically next door in central Washington DC, and this small-group tour (capped at 8 people) threads through both in 5.5 hours with a guide who knows the layouts cold. It's the kind of tour that saves you hours of aimless wandering through world-class collections.

National Archives + National Portrait Gallery Tour 6ppl Max

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this combo tour, we got skip-the-line access to two of DC's heavy hitters in one hit — the National Archives and the National Portrait Gallery. Five and a half hours to see the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights in the flesh, then pivot to presidential portraits, 20th-century American art (think Hopper, Warhol, Rockwell), and conservation labs. The group stays small — max 8 people — which means you're not shuffling through shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. It's a solid, guided walk through the documents and faces that shaped the US, best suited to history buffs and art lovers who can handle a moderate amount of legwork across two buildings.

Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park

When Alex from our team tackled this one, we climbed some seriously ancient trees in Oregon's old-growth forest—we're talking 200–300 feet up into the canopy. The five-hour experience kicks off with a full hour of gear setup and technique practice, then you hike to your climb site and ascend trees most people will never touch. It's family-friendly (kids as young as 8 can do it), needs zero prior climbing experience, and sits in that rare category of activities less than one in ten thousand Australians have tried. The vibe is quiet and wild—you're genuinely in the forest, not on a tourist trail.

Glacier National Park Winter Driving Tour

When Ben from our team tackled this winter drive through Glacier National Park, we got the full scenic tour without the self-driving stress. The 5–6 hour loop hits the key spots—Lake McDonald, the historic Belton Bridge, Apgar Village, and West Glacier—with a packed lunch thrown in. It's the kind of Montana backdrop that makes you understand why people move there, and the park pass is sorted as part of the deal. Crowds are manageable in winter, the pace lets you actually absorb the landscape rather than rush through, and there's a pit stop for huckleberry treats on the way back.

Private Guided Canyoneering Huntress Canyon with Rappelling

★ 5.0 (33)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Private Guided Canyoneering Huntress Canyon with Rappelling

When Charlie from our team ran Huntress Canyon with this outfit, we found a proper flexible canyoneering experience that genuinely suits families and mixed-ability groups. The slot canyon itself is genuinely striking—narrow walls, natural light filtering through, the works. You're looking at 4 hours total, with between 0.75 and 2 miles of canyon to cover depending on what your guide and group decide on the day. There are between 4 and 8 rappels (ranging 20 to 70 feet), so it's entry-level to moderate difficulty. Kids as young as 5 can tag along, and fitness level genuinely isn't a barrier.

Lāna'i Coast Snorkel and Sail

When Em from our BugBitten team boarded the Gold Coast catamaran out of Maui, it was clear the crew knew these waters inside out. Over five hours, we sailed the Lāna'i coast hunting the day's best snorkel conditions—a flexible approach that beats rigid itineraries. The morning mix of continental breakfast and an open bar sets the tone early. We spent solid time underwater with decent gear, then anchored for a deli-style lunch before the afternoon wind kicked up for a proper sail home. It's a blend of snorkelling, sailing, and eating and drinking on the water—exactly what you'd hope for on a Hawaiian catamaran trip.

Salmon River Whitewater Rafting in Riggins, Idaho

When Sarah from our team ran the full-day Salmon River whitewater rafting trip near Riggins, Idaho, she found a solid half-day's worth of genuine rapids mixed with a proper breather. The Salmon cuts through Idaho backcountry that feels remote without being inaccessible — you're mostly with other keen paddlers and families who can handle a bit of current. The standout is a private riverside lunch stop where you actually get time to decompress, eat proper food, and swap stories with your crew before pushing back out. It's a 7-hour commitment that delivers both the adrenaline and the breathing room.

Guided Airboat Tour

When Ben from our team ran this airboat tour out of Homer, we headed deep into Alaska's backcountry—right up the rivers feeding Kachemak Bay where few tourists venture. It's a half-day affair that takes you well past the end of the road in an amphibious vehicle and then an airboat, cutting through wild country with minimal crowds. The outfit's the only one doing airboat runs in these specific waterways, so you're likely to be alone out there. It's pretty accessible stuff: if you can clamber aboard both the Argo and the airboat, you're set, regardless of fitness level.

5 hoursfrom AUD $706

★ 5.0 (33)

Private Road to Hana Tour with Pickup

When Jake from our team ran the Road to Hana with a private driver, we quickly understood why this serpentine coastal route is a bucket-list staple. Eight hours wound through Maui's windward side—past eucalyptus groves, volcanic valleys, and black-sand beaches—hitting a string of quirky stops from the surfer hamlet of Paia to the remote village of Hana itself. The payoff is genuine: waterfalls you can wade into, sea turtles lounging on rocks, and views that genuinely shift every few kilometres. It's a day that rewards sitting back and letting someone else navigate the 600-odd bends.

Private Wine Tour with Tastings from Eugene

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this private wine tour out of Eugene, he spent eight hours threading through Oregon's wine country in a small group hitting four different wineries. The region feels intimate and serious about what it makes — you're talking small producers, not tourist factories, and there's a real chance you'll chat directly with owners or winemakers in the cellar. The guide handles all the logistics and talking points, so you just show up and taste your way through the day with lunch thrown in. It's the kind of tour that genuinely shifts how you think about a region's wine.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this Arkansas River float through Bighorn Sheep Canyon, we found a solid full-day outing for rafters who don't want to be hammered by heavy rapids. Six hours on the water takes you through desert landscape, Class II whitewater sections that keep things interesting without being gnarly, and plenty of spots to bail out and swim. The vibe is relaxed-but-active — families and first-timers feel at home here. Lunch (proper deli spread, not trail mix) is baked in, which means you're not eating out of a plastic pouch at 2 p.m.

8 hoursfrom AUD $260

6-Hour Private Wine Country Tour of Napa in Lincoln MKT Limo (up to 8 people)

★ 5.0 (32)

6-Hour Private Wine Country Tour of Napa in Lincoln MKT Limo (up to 8 people)

When Lily from our team booked this private limo tour through Napa Valley, she got the VIP treatment without the pretence. You're picked up from your hotel, settled into a Lincoln town car with up to seven others, and driven through California's most celebrated wine region for six hours. The driver handles navigation while you sip a welcome glass of Champagne and work out which wineries to hit. It's a solid option if you want the flexibility of a private vehicle without hiring your own driver — though you'll be paying winery tasting fees on top of the tour price.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1411

★ 5.0 (32)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Alpine Classic Trek

When Mia from our BugBitten team tackled the Alpine Classic Trek, she climbed into the Chugach State Park's high country—a stark, open landscape where tundra stretches flat across ridge tops and valleys carved by ancient glaciers fall away below. Over five hours, you're chasing views of Cook Inlet and the interior mountains, with a genuine shot at spotting moose, bears, Dall sheep, and on clear days, Mt. Denali itself. This is alpine trekking proper: treeless, windswept, and utterly different from a bush walk. It's not a casual stroll, though—the climb is real, and you need decent fitness to get the most from it.

Private Lower Antelope Canyon Day Tour from Phoenix/Scottsdale

When Tom from our team booked this private 14-hour run from Phoenix or Scottsdale, he got the payoff: Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend in one hit, driven door-to-door with a Navajo guide steering the cultural commentary. Northern Arizona's red-rock country is genuinely stunning—slot canyons carved by water, the Colorado River threading below cliffs, and the small town of Page as a pit stop. The drive is long, the canyon itself is shared with other tour groups, but you're getting two signature Arizona moments in a day.

14 hoursfrom AUD $1617

★ 5.0 (32)

🐠 Water Activities

Fort Lauderdale's Largest Party Pontoon

When Tom from our team boarded Bahama Mama, a 53-foot pontoon, we got what Fort Lauderdale party boats do best: a floating gathering spot with room for proper groups. The four-hour cruise slides through local waterways toward the Sandbar, where the action happens. It's a bring-your-own-drinks affair (coolers provided), and the vibe skews toward groups after a good time rather than sightseeing pilgrims. The boat's got onboard facilities and a decent sound system, which matters when you're anchored with thirty other people.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1978

DC National Archives + National Portrait Gallery - Exclusive Tour

★ 5.0 (31)

🛕 Culture & History

DC National Archives + National Portrait Gallery - Exclusive Tour

When Noah from our team ran this five-and-a-half-hour combo, he tackled the documents that literally shaped America—the Declaration, Constitution, Bill of Rights—then pivoted to the National Portrait Gallery to see the faces behind them. It's a serious history hit for anyone wanting the full story, not just the highlight reel. DC draws a mixed crowd: school groups, history buffs, tourists ticking boxes. You get skip-the-line access to the Archives, a dedicated guide, and transport between the two venues. The pace is brisk but broken by a lunch break, so it's manageable even in the thick of summer tourist season.

Moab Canyoneering and Packrafting Combo

When Em from our team ran this combo with Desert Highlights, we got a rare look at Moab's slickrock canyons plus a float down the Colorado River in packrafts—single-person inflatables you won't find elsewhere in town. The seven-hour outing tackles a technical route the company's founder carved out in the late '90s, using ropes and gear to access slots most visitors never see. It's desert adventure that feels earned, not just scenic—you're descending water-carved rock, learning geology and local ecology from someone who genuinely knows this landscape, then paddling a stunning river section to cap it off.

Private/High Adventure Whitewater Rafting Tour With Shore Snack

When Charlie from our team ran this whitewater rafting tour, we got a proper workout on the water in a Puma raft—smaller and nimbler than standard boats, meaning you cop the rapids more directly. The five-hour trip mixes genuine paddling with a shoreside snack break, and yes, you will get soaked. The crew here keeps groups intimate (minimum two, maximum 24 paddlers), and the energy shifts noticeably depending on who's in the boat with you. It's the kind of half-day that leaves you buzzing and slightly wrung out in the best way.

5 hoursfrom AUD $162

★ 5.0 (31)

Miami 4H Private Classic Car Tour!

When Mia from our team booked this private classic car tour, we cruised Miami in proper style—Art Deco District, Ocean Drive, Design District, Wynwood, Downtown, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables, finishing with a cafecito in Little Havana. It's a 4-hour loop that hits the city's most photogenic neighbourhoods without the tour-bus crowds. You get a live guide, water, and plenty of photo stops. Max 5 people per car keeps it intimate, and the commentary gives you the real story of each strip as you roll past century-old buildings, the Biltmore, and Miami's most colourful corners.

Private Crystal River Scalloping Charter

When Em from our team booked a private scalloping charter with Seacow Safaris, we got the full Crystal River experience: hunting for scallops across the Gulf's grass flats, snorkeling alongside Florida's wildlife, and pulling our own dinner from the water. It's a hands-on 5-hour outing on a shaded 24-foot boat, led by locally experienced captains who know exactly where the scallops bed down. The crew handles the heavy lifting — gear, licenses, cleanup — so you just show up and dive. Families, couples, and small groups all fit the bill here, though you'll need decent fitness and comfort in the water.

5 hoursfrom AUD $848

Half Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Santa Monica

★ 5.0 (31)

Half Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Santa Monica

When Em from our team ran this half-day LA tour, we saw the familiar beats: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills' mansions, and Santa Monica Pier all rolled into one 4.5-hour loop. It's a solid crash course in the city's most recognisable corners — the kind of tour that works if you're new to LA or just want a guided tick-box of the big-name spots. The vibe is small-group (up to 18 people), so you're not herded like theme-park tourists. The guide filled in context about celebrity homes and film locations, which gave the drive-by sightseeing some meat. It's efficient, covers serious ground, and feels like a reasonable way to orient yourself to the city's geography and notorious hotspots in a single morning or afternoon.

Private Luxury Sandbar Excursion

When Charlie from our team booked this private sandbar cruise in Key West, we got exactly what we needed: four hours on the water with a skipper who knows these shallows inside out. Captain Zak runs a flexible operation—you tell him what you're after (sandbars, snorkelling, sunset) and he tailors the day accordingly. The boat's relaxed, the crew small, and the Keys backdrop is genuinely stunning. It's the sort of tour that works whether you want to anchor at a quiet sandbar and float, or chase reefs and fish. No fuss, no forced itinerary.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1695

Elite Hobie Kayak Experience: Ultimate Premium Eco Adventure!

★ 5.0 (30)

🐠 Water Activities

Elite Hobie Kayak Experience: Ultimate Premium Eco Adventure!

When Ben from our BugBitten team tried this 4-hour Hobie Kayak outing in Florida, it centred on Mike's pedal-drive kayaks—a genuinely different way to move through the water. Instead of paddling, you push foot pedals, which sounds odd until you realise it frees your hands entirely for photography, fishing, or just watching the mangroves slide past. Mike's a born-and-bred local who reads the water like a map. The vibe is relaxed but purposeful; you're out with a small group of mixed abilities, gliding through Florida's quieter ecosystems without the shoulder burn of traditional kayaking.

YOU DRIVE!! 5 Hr UTV Peek-a-Boo & Great Chamber Tour

When Noah from our team took the wheel on this five-hour UTV tour near Kanab, Utah, we got the full ticket: a dusty romp across sand dunes followed by a proper hike into Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon and the Great Chamber. The landscape here is red-rock desert flanked by Navajo sandstone, and you're close enough to Zion that you could do this as a day trip from there. The setup is straightforward — you drive your own machine (if you're 21+), your guide leads the charge, and the payoff is a peaceful, genuinely striking slot canyon with some proper geology to admire along the way.

Arlington Cemetery Private Tour

When Sarah from our team ran this Arlington Cemetery tour, we got the proper version—a veteran guide who actually knows the military history, not just the talking points. Four hours walking the grounds with someone who can explain why each section matters, from the Civil War origins through to the Kennedys and that solemn changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. It's a heavy place, respectful and genuinely moving, and you'll need a valid ID to get in. This is the kind of tour that earns its keep because the guide does.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1236

Willamette Wine Tour from Newberg (Tasting Fees Included)

★ 5.0 (30)

🍜 Food & Cooking