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Alsace Private Tailored Tour in a Luxury Car

Your five-hour private tour of Alsace unfolds entirely on your terms. Tell Stéphane and Jean-Luc what matters—vineyard proposals, wine-heavy itineraries, village exploration, culinary stops—and they'll shape the route around it. You'll travel in a Tesla Model S or X, gliding through the region's rolling countryside and half-timbered towns with full control over pace and focus.

5 hoursfrom AUD $752

Private Tour to Railway and Floating Markets with Thai desserts

★ 5.0 (35)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

Private Tour to Railway and Floating Markets with Thai desserts

Visit two legendary markets outside Bangkok in a single private outing. Your guide navigates you through Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors swiftly clear produce as trains barrel through, then motors you by private boat into Damnoen Saduak's floating stalls and narrow waterways. The 5–7 hour tour includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and two Thai desserts. Opt to ride the train yourself as it cuts through Maeklong's centre, though morning departures draw larger crowds.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $166

The Best Full Day Tour: Doi Suthep, Wat Phalat, Sticky Waterfall

★ 5.0 (35)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Thailand

The Best Full Day Tour: Doi Suthep, Wat Phalat, Sticky Waterfall

This eight to nine hour circuit covers three of Chiang Mai's standout sights in a single push. Start early at Wat Doi Suthep, the glittering hilltop temple that defines the city's skyline, before the tour groups arrive. Then slip into Wat Pha Lat, a quieter temple nestled deep in forest, where the atmosphere feels less performative. The afternoon shift takes you to Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall, where the mineral-rich rock face lets you scramble upwards and cool off beneath cascading water. Small group, early starts, proper spacing between spots.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $80

Female Riders Vespa Night Street Food + Train Street food 4 Hours

★ 5.0 (35)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Vietnam

Female Riders Vespa Night Street Food + Train Street food 4 Hours

Female Vespa riders guide you through Hanoi's nocturnal food scene, whisking you between family-run stalls serving dishes most visitors miss. Over 4.5 hours, you'll taste bun cha, banh cuon, pho cuon, banh xeo and banh mi whilst weaving past the city's glowing shopfronts and bustling night markets. Stop at Train Street for local colour, sip egg coffee and beer hoi, and watch Hanoi's after-dark rhythms unfold from the seat of a vintage scooter.

Trail of the gods with local guide Saveria Fiore "Ladybug"

Walk the ancient trade route that locals call the Path of Gods with Saveria, a Positano native who'll reveal how her ancestors moved goods and livestock across the Amalfi Coast before roads existed. This 4–6 hour trek traces ridgelines with dramatic coastal views whilst connecting you with working farmers, wild herbs used in local cooking and traditional medicine, and the rhythms that still govern life in the villages below. You'll move beyond postcard scenery into genuine landscape history.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $108

Ninh Binh Group Tour of 11 from Hanoi via Mua Cave Tam Coc Hoa Lu

★ 5.0 (35)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Ninh Binh Group Tour of 11 from Hanoi via Mua Cave Tam Coc Hoa Lu

This 11.5-hour Ninh Binh excursion departs Hanoi to explore Vietnam's limestone heartland. You'll cycle through Tam Coc's rice paddies, scramble up Mua Cave's 500+ steps for valley panoramas, then boat through water-carved caverns studded with stalactites. The itinerary rounds out at Hoa Lu, the ancient seat of emperors, where temples reveal centuries of Vietnamese heritage. Lunch and all entrance fees are included, with an English-speaking guide throughout.

11h 30mfrom AUD $107

Golden Bridge - Monkey Mountain- Marble Mountains - Dragon Bridge

★ 5.0 (35)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Golden Bridge - Monkey Mountain- Marble Mountains - Dragon Bridge

A full-day loop through Da Nang and Hoi An's most recognisable landmarks, starting with the cable car ascent into Ba Na Hills to visit the Golden Bridge and French Village, then descending to explore the Dragon Bridge, Monkey Mountain's colossal Lady Buddha statue, and Marble Mountain's carved-stone workshops and cave temples. Nine to ten hours with guide, transport, lunch and all major entry tickets included. Best suited to those with steady fitness levels.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $254

Scooter Adventure with elephants, views and FUN drive yourself

★ 5.0 (35)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Thailand

Scooter Adventure with elephants, views and FUN drive yourself

Spend eight hours riding a scooter through Chiang Mai's countryside, tackling jungle tracks, village routes and mountain passes at your own pace. You'll navigate to viewpoints, explore caves, meet working elephants and cruise the river valley. The route balances genuine adventure with accessibility—if you're nervous on two wheels, arrive the day before for free coaching. Helmet, fuel and lunch included. Suits riders with some experience and reasonable fitness.

Bali Spiritual Shamanic-Palm Reading, Temple Healing Tour

Spend 6–8 hours with a Balinese shaman or palm reader exploring spiritual healing practices rooted in local tradition. The tour weaves together one-on-one consultations, temple meditation, and ritual purification at sacred water sites, culminating in a visit to the 11th-century Elephant Cave Temple. You'll receive a sarong, make offerings, and participate in cleansing ceremonies designed to shift stagnant energy. Hotel pickup and a live guide are included.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $106

★ 5.0 (34)

🛕 Culture & History

Japan

Tokyo Samurai Experience

Spend four hours in Kagurazaka, Tokyo's former samurai quarter, learning how bushido merged with Shinto and Buddhist thought. Your certified guide navigates you through neighbourhood temples and shrines before you don a kimono, watch a live sword demonstration, and have a go at basic blade work yourself. Finish with lunch at a tucked-away wooden restaurant serving traditional fare, and pick up advice on sourcing quality ceramics and tea.

Private Tour: Pienza and Montalcino Organic Cheese and Wine Tour

A full-day private tour through Val d'Orcia that pairs Tuscany's celebrated cheesemaking and winemaking traditions. Visit a working organic dairy farm for hands-on cheese tasting, explore the Renaissance-planned town of Pienza at your own pace, then venture to Montalcino for a cellar tour and Brunello di Montalcino tasting straight from a producer. Your driver and guide handle navigation whilst you absorb the landscape and flavours.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1167

Small groups from Rome: Padre Pio and Grotto of San Michele

★ 5.0 (34)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Small groups from Rome: Padre Pio and Grotto of San Michele

Travel from Rome to Puglia's most sacred sites in a single day. You'll visit the Grotto of San Michele Arcangelo, a millennium-old pilgrimage sanctuary carved into Monte Sant'Angelo and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then head to San Giovanni Rotondo to explore the Shrine of Padre Pio—comprising the original Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie where he ministered, and Renzo Piano's contemporary Church of San Pio housing his tomb. A dedicated guide and driver accompany your small group throughout the 13-hour excursion in a climate-controlled minivan.

13 hoursfrom AUD $413

Knife Making Experience in Samurai Sword Town

★ 5.0 (34)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Knife Making Experience in Samurai Sword Town

Spend five hours in Seki, the Japanese heartland of blade-making, forging your own Damascus kitchen knife under a master smith with over five decades of experience. You'll shape, hone, and personalise the blade, then put it to work slicing fresh vegetables. The day includes a traditional lunch made with local produce, a certificate, and a small knife to take home. Seki sits roughly two hours from Kyoto by train.

Market Gourmet Visit and Spanish Culinary Experience in Barcelona

Spend five-and-a-half hours in a Barcelona kitchen learning to cook traditional Spanish dishes from a certified guide. You'll source ingredients at a local market, then prepare and eat an authentic menu together, sampling wines and regional specialties along the way. The experience adapts to dietary needs, including vegan cooking if requested.

Full Day Tasting The Unknown Rioja Wine Region

Spend nine hours exploring Rioja's wine country beyond the tourist circuit. You'll visit small, family-run producers—some housed in medieval cellars, others in contemporary facilities—and taste across three distinct wineries, sampling wines aged in traditional oak alongside experimental clay and ceramic vessels. An expert guide introduces you to the growers and winemakers themselves, revealing how individual producers shape the region's character through their choices and philosophy.

San Sebastián Private Food-Historical tour & meal at a Gastronomy Club

Spend four hours exploring San Sebastián's gastronomic heritage with a private guide, then dine within the walls of a traditional Sociedad Gastrónomica—members-only cooking clubs central to Basque food culture. Your guide navigates you through the city's culinary landmarks before you settle in for lunch or dinner prepared on-site, with wines and drinks included throughout. Hotel transfers and private transport round out the experience.

Mallorca V8 Trike Tour – Coast & Mountains | Coast & Mountain Cruise

A four-hour V8 trike adventure across Mallorca's coastline and interior, suitable for families with children from seven years old. You'll travel at a steady pace through hidden coves, whitewashed villages, and the dramatic Tramuntana range, stopping at viewpoints for photos and exploring the waterfront settlement of Port Andratx. Complimentary collection from your hotel or cruise terminal in the Palma area makes this an accessible way to see the island's varied landscape without the rush.

Enjoy the Costa del Sol Sea

Sail the Costa del Sol coast aboard a traditional Menorquin yacht, departing at sunset from Estepona. This 14-hour overnight experience accommodates up to eight guests in an intimate setting, complete with ambient lighting, curated music, and a spread of snacks. Wake to breakfast on deck before checking out by 10 am. Summer swims at secluded spots with dramatic sunsets are weather-dependent. Bring your own bottle if you'd like to celebrate, or let the crew stock something special for you.

14 hoursfrom AUD $329

★ 5.0 (34)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Indonesia

Tegallalang cave tubing adventure

Float through an underground river inside a natural cave system in Bali's Tegallalang region on this four-hour expedition. You'll drift through passages carved by water over centuries, past limestone walls and rock formations, with enough current to keep things interesting without demanding paddling effort. The experience balances genuine exploration with relaxation—a rare chance to move through an active cave river rather than simply viewing one from a walkway.

Celukan Bawang private North Bali Nature Tour

A 12-hour private tour through North Bali's highlands and waterfall country, combining jungle trekking, cultural stops, and natural thermal pools. You'll walk to Munduk Waterfall, soak in hot springs, visit Bali's largest Buddhist monastery, explore a working coffee plantation, and lunch by the lake. Designed for cruise passengers and independent travellers wanting guided access to quieter parts of the island without the coach-tour crowds.

12 hoursfrom AUD $50

★ 5.0 (34)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Day Tour Amalfi Coast

A guided driver tour across the Amalfi Coast's three signature villages in a single day. You'll travel by private car through Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello over 5–8 hours, with built-in time to explore each settlement at your own pace, photograph the coastline, and soak in the clifftop views. Your driver handles navigation of the notoriously tight coastal roads, collecting you from your accommodation, port, or airport as arranged.

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $848

Bangkok Private Customizable Tour with Guide

★ 5.0 (34)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

Bangkok Private Customizable Tour with Guide

Build your own Bangkok itinerary with a private English-speaking guide over 8 hours. Start your day by discussing priorities with your guide—whether that's temples, markets, street food, or neighbourhoods—then navigate the city at your own pace using public transport. Visit landmarks like the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, explore the flower and Wang Lang markets, or hunt through Chatuchak's stalls. Your guide handles route planning and local knowledge while you decide the rhythm and focus.

Bloo Lagoon Snorkeling East Bali Includes Transportation & Lunch

Explore the coral gardens and fish-filled reefs of East Bali's Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun Bay on this 6–8 hour snorkelling trip. Located near Padang Bay, roughly an hour from Kuta, the tour boats small groups (max 15 people) out to pristine underwater sites teeming with parrotfish, angelfish, butterflyfish and more. Hotel pickup, lunch at a beachfront restaurant overlooking Nusa Penida, snorkel gear and a guide are all included.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $92

Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views

★ 5.0 (34)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views

A private eight-hour expedition through the Blue Mountains, departing Sydney with your own guide in a luxury vehicle. Navigate UNESCO-listed escarpments, temperate rainforest, and waterfalls on foot, stopping at vantage points like the Three Sisters rock formation and village cafés in Leura. The route bends to your pace—linger at viewpoints, tackle longer walks, or explore at leisure. Suits all fitness levels and brings children along easily.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $544

Eze & Saint-Paul de Vence Private Half-Day Tour

★ 5.0 (34)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Eze & Saint-Paul de Vence Private Half-Day Tour

A five-hour private excursion through two of the French Riviera's most distinctive hilltop settlements. Begin in Eze, where narrow medieval streets wind past an exotic botanic garden and deliver sweeping coastal vistas. Then head to Saint-Paul de Vence, a walled village that captivated Picasso, Matisse, and Chagall—their creative legacy still permeates the galleries and studios tucked into centuries-old stone buildings. Your private guide navigates both villages whilst you soak in the art, architecture, and views. Groups capped at seven people.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1120

Private Champagne tour, family growers and lunch

★ 5.0 (34)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Private Champagne tour, family growers and lunch

A private eight-hour champagne experience centred on two independent family growers in the Reims or Epernay region. Your local guide drives you through working vineyards, past the Gothic Cathedral, and into the cellars where you'll see traditional presses and tanks still in use. Taste six champagnes across both estates, learning production methods directly from the makers. A casual lunch at one winery, paired with their own bottles, rounds out the day before return to your starting point.

Hanoi Self-Drive Off-Road Buggy Tour: Jungle Adventure Experience

Escape Hanoi's gridlock for a self-driven buggy adventure through Soc Son's forested hills, an hour north of the Old Quarter. You'll pilot your own vehicle across forest tracks, dirt slopes and muddy terrain for 4.5 hours, with a safety briefing and professional guide included. Choose between car or motorbike transfer to the site. Stop at viewpoints for photos and a local drink before heading back to the city.

4h 30mfrom AUD $87

Hanoi Jeep Tour – Explore Authentic Hanoi & Hidden Gems

★ 5.0 (34)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hanoi Jeep Tour – Explore Authentic Hanoi & Hidden Gems

Explore Hanoi's contrasts in a restored Jeep over 4.5 hours, moving between bustling street scenes and quieter neighbourhood corners most visitors miss. You'll start in the Old Quarter, venture into countryside pockets on the city's fringes, and stop at atmospheric spots like Train Street for a drink. Your guide handles the route and commentary while an experienced driver navigates Hanoi's traffic. This tour suits anyone wanting to see how the city actually functions beyond the guidebook.

Lake Como SHARED Boat Tour Aperitivo & Prosecco Included

A four-hour shared boat tour along Como's Golden Triangle, calling at five lakeside villages including Bellagio and Varenna. You'll cruise past Alpine backdrops, stop for swimming in clear water, and enjoy local aperitivo with prosecco on board. The boat holds up to six passengers plus captain, so expect to meet fellow travellers and hear stories about the lake's history and character.

Photo Tour to Capture The Vanishing Craft of Making Fish Traps

Document a dying craft on this 4.5-hour photography tour through rural Vietnam. Meet the last generation of artisans who hand-weave bamboo fish traps using techniques passed down through decades. You'll photograph weathered hands at work against crumbling village architecture, capturing the texture and skill of labour that few outsiders witness. A local photographer guides you through composition and light, helping you tell stories that might otherwise vanish.

Pompeii Tour and Cooking Class with Mamma

Combine archaeology with culinary tradition on this 6-hour Pompeian adventure. Start with a small-group guided walk through the ancient Roman ruins, then head to a family home where you'll cook alongside Mamma using recipes rooted in Neapolitan heritage. Hands-on pasta-making, wine, and a family-style meal round out the experience. You'll leave with new techniques and written recipes to recreate the day at home.

Montefalco Wine Tour with Farm-to-Table Lunch (2 Wineries)

A six-hour small-group exploration of Montefalco's wine country, visiting two family-owned wineries across Umbria's rolling terrain. Walk through working vineyards, descend into cellars, and taste Sagrantino and Montefalco Rosso alongside the winemakers themselves. Midway through, settle into a countryside farmhouse for lunch—homemade pasta and seasonal vegetables paired with the estate's own bottles. With numbers capped at eight, the pace stays leisurely and conversations run deep.

Koh Hong Private Tour from Krabi by Speedboat

Charter a private speedboat to explore Koh Hong and neighbouring islands off Krabi's coast over eight hours. Your local guide navigates you through emerald waters to Koh Rai, Koh Lao Lading, Koh Nok and the lagoon at Koh Hong, with snorkelling gear provided. Lunch is a traditional Thai buffet served beachside. Hotel transfers from Ao Nang, Railay, Khlong Muang or Krabi Town are arranged, and the boat accommodates families and friend groups with flexible itineraries tailored beyond standard routes.

Ubud Highlight Rice Terrace,Waterfall,Temple and Art village

A full-day private tour across Ubud's most recognisable landscapes and cultural spaces. You'll start in the emerald rice terraces of Tegalalang, move through jungle trails to Kanto Lampo waterfall, visit the sacred Tirta Empul temple with its spring-fed pools, and finish in the craft villages where artisans work wood, silver and canvas. Your English-speaking guide navigates you through eight hours of walking, looking and tasting—including a coffee plantation break where you'll sample local brews and chocolate.

Private tour to Ayutthaya and Boat Tour Heritage Site

This private tour whisks you through Ayutthaya's four most significant temples—each with distinct architectural and spiritual importance—then transitions to a tranquil boat journey circling the island. Your English-speaking guide navigates you through centuries of Thai history across six to eight hours, moving at your own pace between ancient stupas, weathered Buddha statues, and the remnants of royal compounds. The boat segment offers respite and a chance to participate in the quiet ritual of feeding river fish. Transport, entrance fees, water and insurance are included; lunch is optional.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $219

★ 5.0 (33)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Traditional recipes cooking experience

Learn to cook authentic Majorcan dishes in Soqueta, a gastronomic house run by a chef committed to preserving island food culture. Over five hours, you'll prepare and share traditional recipes around a salvaged farmhouse table, discovering how local cuisine reflects the rhythms and character of Mallorca. Work alongside your host, taste what you make, and eat well—no formal techniques, just straightforward cooking and honest conversation.

5 hoursfrom AUD $150

Girona and Costa Brava Private Tour with pickup from Barcelona

★ 5.0 (33)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Girona and Costa Brava Private Tour with pickup from Barcelona

Spend eight hours exploring Girona's medieval streets and the Costa Brava's dramatic coastline with a private driver and guide working entirely to your schedule. Depart from your Barcelona hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and visit the Old Town's narrow alleyways, Game of Thrones filming locations, and a quieter coastal village. Build in time for lunch, photos, or simply sitting with a coffee—no group pace, no rushed itinerary. Perfect for travellers who value flexibility and space.

Private nature and culture tour of Teide and northern Tenerife

A private six to seven-hour exploration of Tenerife's volcanic landscape and northern reaches, tailored entirely to your interests. Your guide is a qualified geologist who reads the island's geology like a map, revealing how ancient eruptions shaped everything you see. Pick-up from the north airport or port, then chart your own course—whether that means lingering at viewpoints, hiking to crater rims, or visiting cultural landmarks. The route flexes based on what fascinates you.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $251

Mount Batur Sunrise Hike & Hot Spring (Private & All-Inclusive)

★ 5.0 (33)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Indonesia

Mount Batur Sunrise Hike & Hot Spring (Private & All-Inclusive)

Start before dawn to climb Bali's most active volcano, reaching the summit as light breaks across the caldera. Your private guide leads the ascent on Mount Batur, where you'll eat breakfast whilst watching the sun rise over the surrounding peaks. The afternoon takes you to natural hot springs for a warm soak before returning to your hotel. The full experience runs 10–12 hours, transport and meals included.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $253

Playa de Ses Illetes Sailboat Full Day Private Trip

★ 5.0 (33)

🐠 Water Activities

Spain

Playa de Ses Illetes Sailboat Full Day Private Trip

Charter a private sailboat for seven hours exploring two of Spain's finest stretches of sand: Playa de Ses Illetes and Espalmador. Your skipper handles navigation while you swim, paddleboard, and snorkel in crystalline waters off the Balearic coast. The boat comes fully equipped—speaker, cooler, snorkelling kit, dinghy tender—leaving you to simply show up and enjoy. Families with young children welcome; bring your own provisions.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2256

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