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Excursions along the Amalfi Coast With Private Driver

Eight hours navigating the Amalfi Coast by private car, stopping at villages perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea. Your driver handles the notorious switchbacks whilst you absorb the landscape—vertical cliffs, lemon groves, pastel houses tumbling toward water. You'll explore Positano and Amalfi on foot, eat where locals do, and watch light change across the sea from high terraces. It's the coast at your own pace, not a coach full of cameras.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1319

Private Etna from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch in the Cellar

★ 5.0 (21)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Etna from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch in the Cellar

This private six-hour tour from Messina port takes you up Europe's most active volcano in your own air-conditioned car with a local guide. You'll drive through mountain villages to 2000 metres, explore the crater landscape, and finish with traditional food and wine tasting at an Etna winery. The tour runs for your group alone, with flexible pacing and no crowds.

Palermo Rooftop Cooking Class with Full Meal, Wine & Storytelling

Learn to cook a complete Sicilian meal on a seventh-floor Palermo terrace whilst the city sprawls below. You'll work alongside a local chef through four courses of traditional dishes, using seasonal ingredients and time-honoured techniques, then settle in to eat what you've made with wine pairings and conversation. The four-hour session includes a market foray, snacks, and refills poured generously. Vegetarian versions available.

Private Walking Food Tour in Hanoi

Wander Hanoi's Old Quarter on foot with a local guide who knows the narrow laneways and their stories. Over four hours, you'll taste authentic street food at family-run stalls—bánh mì, phở, egg coffee—while learning how each dish reflects the city's layered history of trade, colonialism, and Vietnamese resilience. This isn't a museum tour; it's eating and walking where Hanoians actually eat and walk.

4 hoursfrom AUD $45

Ninh Binh Highlights Tour - Hoa Lu, Trang An And Mua Cave

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Ninh Binh Highlights Tour - Hoa Lu, Trang An And Mua Cave

A twelve-hour loop through Ninh Binh's standout sights with a small group in a comfortable coach. Start at Hoa Lu, where the ancient capitals' temple complexes devoted to Kings Dinh and Le open up local religious heritage. Drift along Trang An's limestone waterways by rowing boat, then tackle Mua Cave's steep staircase for sweeping views across the karst peaks. Optional village cycling lets you pedal quiet backroads; those who'd rather skip can stay aboard. Lunch, guide, entry fees, and equipment are sorted.

Saigon Michelin Food Tour by Scooter with Female Rider | KissTour

Ride behind a local guide through Saigon's culinary backstreets, stopping at four Michelin-recognised eateries that prioritise flavour over frills. Over 4.5 hours, you'll taste pho, fresh spring rolls, smoky grilled meat, and a traditional sweet finish—each dish paired with the story of why it matters to the neighbourhood. This is food tourism stripped back: you're eating where locals eat, learning why these humble stalls caught the world's attention.

Half Day Trekking in Cat Ba National Park and Hospital Cave

A four-hour trek through Cat Ba National Park combining natural limestone formations with wartime history. Walk through ancient caves sculpted over millennia, then descend into a hidden field hospital carved into the mountainside where soldiers were treated during the American War. Your guide navigates you through both geological wonders and Vietnam's resistance heritage, ideal if you're short on time but want substance over surface.

Hanoi Highlights Half-day Vespa Tour: REAL Hanoi, Culture & Food

Zip through Hanoi's backstreets on a vintage Vespa with a local guide, stopping at neighbourhood temples, bustling wet markets, and hole-in-the-wall food stalls that serve the city's most celebrated dishes. Over 4.5 hours, you'll navigate the controlled chaos of Hanoi's old quarters, learn the history layered into its architecture, and get hands-on making egg coffee, the creamy drink that defines the city's café culture.

Highland Harmony Trek in Sapa

A six-to-nine-hour trek through Sapa's Y Linh Ho valley, linking three villages whilst descending through terraced fields and forest. You'll eat lunch prepared by a local family in Lao Chai, meet Black H'mong and Giay villagers in their everyday settings, and finish at Ta Van before a transfer back to town. Small groups or private options, guided by locals who know the routes and communities well.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $41

Private Guided Tour to Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & Local Food

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Private Guided Tour to Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & Local Food

Spend eight hours exploring Central Vietnam's most photogenic landmarks with a private guide and driver. Start at the Marble Mountains, then ascend to Linh Ung Pagoda for sweeping coastal panoramas before lunch at a local favourite off the tourist trail. The itinerary flexes to your rhythm—whether you're climbing every cavern or lingering over views. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hoi An included.

Cloud Chasing packaged hike - Sunrise, Nature and Wellness

Rise before dawn in Dalat to chase sunrise above the cloud layer on a guided mountaintop hike. Your local guide leads a small group up forest trails, timing arrival for golden light breaking through mist. Afterwards, eat a proper breakfast at a local spot—fresh Da Lat toast, regional coffee, and homemade artichoke tea—before returning to your hotel by mid-morning. The whole experience takes 4–5 hours, includes transport within 5km of Dalat Market, and your guide captures photos on your phone throughout.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $68

Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Full Day - VIP Private Tour

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Full Day - VIP Private Tour

Skip the group-tour circuit and explore Cu Chi Tunnels and central Ho Chi Minh City with a private guide over ten hours. You'll crawl through the famous tunnel network that defined the war, then swing through the city's defining landmarks—Reunification Palace, Notre Dame, the Post Office, and War Remnants Museum. Your driver collects you from your hotel, handles all entry fees, feeds you properly, and delivers you back without the minibus shuffle.

10 hoursfrom AUD $121

Hoi An Street Food Tour- The Real Taste Of Hoi An

★ 5.0 (21)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Vietnam

Hoi An Street Food Tour- The Real Taste Of Hoi An

This 4-hour evening walk through Hoi An's ancient streets takes you to neighbourhood spots where locals eat. You'll taste white rose dumplings, chicken-rice plates, Quang noodles, crispy bread sandwiches, and grilled specialities at family-run vendors. Your guide—a local—explains how food connects to Vietnamese daily life and tradition. You'll also learn to fold white rose dumplings yourself, then sit down to eat them while the town's lantern-lit architecture glows around you.

Fun Dives - Guided Dives for Certified Divers

Certified divers explore Hon Mun island's reefs on guided dives with small groups capping numbers for comfort and safety. Based in Vietnam, this 8-hour outing prioritises extended bottom time so you maximise what each dive reveals. You'll be ferried by air-conditioned vehicle, fed throughout the day, and supplied with all essential SCUBA gear and refreshments.

8 hoursfrom AUD $124

Da Nang and Hoi An City tour with local foods taste

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Da Nang and Hoi An City tour with local foods taste

Spend eight hours moving between Da Nang and Hoi An, starting with the massive Linh Ung pagoda and its 67-meter Buddha statue, then climbing Marble Mountain for city views before heading to Hoi An's ancient streets. Along the way you'll eat lunch in Da Nang and dinner cooked to local recipes, gaining a real sense of how people live and eat here. Hotel pickup and drop-off included within Da Nang city centre.

Cook, Taste & Laugh: Hanoi Cooking Class and Local Market Tour

Spend five hours in a Hanoi local's kitchen learning to cook Vietnamese dishes from scratch. You'll start at a bustling neighbourhood market to source ingredients, then return to prepare and eat several courses whilst your host shares techniques and stories behind each dish. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, with recipes to take home. Designed for all skill levels, from curious beginners to experienced cooks.

Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon

Paddle through the Venetian Lagoon's quieter islands on this 4.5-hour kayak journey. You'll navigate Sant'Erasmo and Vignole—Venice's produce-growing heartland—explore the 16th-century Sant'Andrea fortress, learn the origins of quarantine at Lazzaretto Nuovo, and find a secluded natural beach on Certosa. An expert naturalist guides you throughout, offering perspective on the lagoon's ecology and history whilst you catch Venice's famous skyline from the water.

PRIVATE Full-Day Siena and Chianti Classico Wine Experience.

Escape Florence for a full day in Tuscany's wine country with your own private minivan and driver. Start in Siena, wandering its medieval lanes and striped marble cathedral before heading into Chianti Classico. Visit working wineries and olive oil estates run by multigenerational families, taste their wines and sample cured meats and aged vinegars from a celebrated local butcher. The eight-hour journey includes hotel pickup and drop-off, chilled water, and wifi en route.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $541

Exclusive day tours on a private boat with an exclusive guide

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Exclusive day tours on a private boat with an exclusive guide

Spend seven hours exploring Venice's lagoon islands from a private boat piloted by a born-and-bred Venetian who shares how locals actually live, eat and move through their city. You'll visit Murano to watch master glassmakers at work, wander Burano's distinctive streets, and reach Torcello's quieter corners. Your guide explains Venice's history and character throughout, starting from a waterfront meeting point where coffee and wine await before departure.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1082

James Bond Twilight Sea Canoe and Glowing Plankton from Phuket

★ 5.0 (21)

🐠 Water Activities

Thailand

James Bond Twilight Sea Canoe and Glowing Plankton from Phuket

Paddle through Ao Phang Nga National Park's dramatic limestone karsts on an eight-hour day trip from Phuket. Your guide navigates you by canoe into the lagoons and sea caves of Hong and Panak islands, with meals and refreshments provided throughout. Evening brings a chance to spot bioluminescent plankton glowing in the dark water—a natural spectacle tied to the film locations that made this bay famous.

Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai and Mae Ngat Boat Tour

This eight-hour countryside loop takes you beyond Chiang Mai's walls to explore rural temple sites, glide across Mae Ngat reservoir by longtail boat, and scramble up the mineral-coated Sticky Waterfalls. You'll pass through farming villages nestled between forested ridges and paddy fields, guided by an English speaker who handles all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pick-up is included for Old City accommodation; those staying elsewhere meet at Thapae Gate.

PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience Full Day Trip

Your first underwater breath happens here. This eight-hour intro takes you out on a luxury dive boat with a small group (maximum four divers) led by experienced instructors. You'll complete two open-water dives in Thailand's marine parks, with all gear provided, meals included from breakfast through lunch, and hotel collection sorted. Safety and comfort drive every decision—your instructor stays close, the boat's equipped properly, and the pace suits newcomers.

Thrilling Zipline Adventures at Thai'd Up in Krabi's Lush Jungle

Fly through Krabi's jungle canopy on multiple ziplines strung between limestone peaks, then rappel down cliff faces and tackle top-rope climbing routes. This four-hour adrenaline run based 15 minutes from Krabi Town combines three disciplines in one session, with an optional ATV ride adding dust and speed to your afternoon. You'll be kitted with full safety gear, briefed by an English-speaking guide, and fuelled with water and fresh fruit between activities.

Truffle Hunting, Lunch & Cooking Class in Rome's Countryside

Hunt for truffles across the Roman countryside alongside trained Lagotti dogs and a knowledgeable guide, then return to prepare fresh pasta and tiramisù before sitting down to a four-course truffle lunch. This six-hour experience combines fieldwork with hands-on cooking, giving you both the foraging story and the meal itself. Transport from Ottaviano metro station is included, along with wine and water throughout.

Full Day Tour of Amalfi Coast and Capri

Spend seven hours exploring the Amalfi Coast and Capri aboard AQA38, a 13-metre yacht built for small groups. Chart your own course between Amalfi's clifftop villages, Positano's pastel-coloured terraces, and Capri's famous sea caves. The boat crew handles navigation while you decide where to linger—dive into turquoise coves, wander waterfront piazzas, or simply watch the limestone cliffs change colour as the sun shifts.

7 hoursfrom AUD $4496

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Amalfi Coast Sightseeing Tour

An eight-hour private tour along the Amalfi Coast in a climate-controlled car with a knowledgeable driver. You'll visit three coastal villages—Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello—moving at your own pace without the constraints of group schedules. Your driver acts as a local guide, sharing insights about the region's history and character while handling navigation so you can focus on the scenery and towns.

Boat excursion from Palinuro to the Bay of Frescoes

Set sail from Palinuro's harbour for a 4-hour marine expedition into the protected waters of Baia degli Infreschi. This boat journey showcases a designated conservation zone known for its dramatic coastal features and submerged archaeology. Your skipper navigates Italian-speaking waters whilst you explore sea caves, rock formations, and protected habitats. Drinks are provided; bring your own food if needed.

Capri in a Day: All-Inclusive Premium Boat Tour + Island Visit

This seven to eight-hour boat tour circles Capri aboard a luxury yacht, combining coastal cruising with swimming, snorkelling, and four hours of independent exploration ashore. You'll taste regional specialities and house-made limoncello whilst taking in the island's dramatic cliffside scenery. The package covers all meals, drinks, equipment, and transfers from private piers, with groups capped at twelve people to keep things intimate.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $415

Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Dock to Rome, Mercedes Vehicle

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Dock to Rome, Mercedes Vehicle

Escape the port for a private nine-hour exploration of Rome by Mercedes, departing at 8am from Civitavecchia dock and returning by 5pm. Your English-speaking driver navigates you through the capital's major landmarks, offering commentary on each stop whilst you sit back and absorb the history. The route is customisable to your interests, and the vehicle accommodates up to eight passengers, making it an efficient way to see Rome without the hassle of public transport or crowded tour groups.

Tokyo Original Shoes Making 1 Day Workshop / Ready made orders

Spend six hours at Loper in Tokyo designing and handcrafting a pair of shoes tailored to your exact specifications. Working with a non-toxic production system that skips chemical glues, you'll shape leather uppers, attach soles, and finish details by hand. Walk away with a one-of-a-kind pair you've built yourself, knowing the process respects both your health and the environment.

Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go

This nine-hour day tour from Takayama takes you through three UNESCO-listed villages in the Gokayama region, ending at Shirakawa-go. You'll make washi paper by hand in Ainokura, wander the museum and lanes of Suganuma, then spend time exploring Shirakawa-go's distinctive steep-roofed farmhouses and viewpoints. An English-speaking guide contextualises the architecture and rural heritage throughout. The full circuit runs 9 a.m. to roughly 5:30 p.m., departing and returning to Takayama Station.

Ise Jingu(Ise Grand Shrine) Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Explore Ise's spiritual heart with a licensed English-speaking guide over four hours. Visit Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shrine, home to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami for nearly two millennia. Walk the atmospheric Okage Yokocho street to sample traditional foods and browse historical shops. You'll select two to three sites beforehand, and the guide tailors the route to your interests. All logistics handled on foot or via local transport within the Ise area.

4 hoursfrom AUD $148

All-Inclusive Ishigaki Island Shore Excursion with English Guide

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

All-Inclusive Ishigaki Island Shore Excursion with English Guide

This five-to-six-hour guided tour of Ishigaki Island suits cruise passengers with tight schedules. A local English-speaking guide takes small groups (maximum eight people) through the island's natural and cultural landmarks in a comfortable air-conditioned van. Everything's sorted: refreshments, snacks, sun protection, towels, and lunch included. The itinerary flexes to match your ship's departure time and the group's pace, weaving together local history, geology, and native flora.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $170

Hiroshima and Miyajima Bus Tour with Indian Lunch

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Hiroshima and Miyajima Bus Tour with Indian Lunch

This 6–8 hour bus tour from Hiroshima Station combines the city's peace sites with a ferry crossing to Miyajima Island. You'll see the Atomic Bomb Dome and explore Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum on foot, then travel by ferry to Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its crimson torii gate seemingly afloat at high tide. Lunch is Indian curry, available in vegetarian options.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $161

★ 5.0 (21)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Japan

Frozen fall trekking

Trek to a colossal frozen waterfall in the Japanese Alps near Hida-Osaka, about 40 minutes from Takayama. This 8-hour expedition follows a 4-kilometre snow trail to witness ice formations reaching 15 metres high, accessible only November through April. A local guide leads you across alpine terrain at 1,800 metres elevation where temperatures plummet to -20°C and snowpack reaches 2 metres deep. Snowshoes, spikes, and professional guidance included. Demands serious fitness and cold-weather resilience.

8 hoursfrom AUD $246

Private Car Tour to KYOTO, OSAKA or NARA | KOBE Shore Excursion

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Private Car Tour to KYOTO, OSAKA or NARA | KOBE Shore Excursion

Explore the Kansai region from Kobe with a private car and English-speaking guide, journeying to Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, or surrounding areas over 8–10 hours. Tailor your route entirely to your interests—hit famous temples, seek out local neighbourhoods, or venture into quieter landscapes. Two options suit different group sizes: a guide-driver in a standard car (up to 4 people) or a separate dedicated driver and guide for larger parties (up to 8). All fuel, tolls, and parking covered.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $376

Private Tour: Cruise along the Amalfi Coast and Capri

★ 5.0 (21)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private Tour: Cruise along the Amalfi Coast and Capri

Spend eight hours cruising from Positano to Capri and along the Amalfi Coast on a private boat. You'll navigate past the Faraglioni rock formations, slip into the Blue, Green and White Grottoes, and spot the Punta Carena Lighthouse. The itinerary builds in unstructured time to explore Capri's lanes and Amalfi's cathedral and papermaking heritage at your own pace. The vessel includes a cabin, galley, and toilet, with snorkelling gear and refreshments aboard.

8 hoursfrom AUD $3164

Go with An: Ninh Binh Highlights Tour (All inclusive)

★ 5.0 (21)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Vietnam

Go with An: Ninh Binh Highlights Tour (All inclusive)

This 11–12 hour Ninh Binh tour combines motorbike exploration, karst scenery, and local encounters across three signature stops. You'll navigate the former royal seat of Hoa Lu, ride through limestone peaks to Mua Cave summit for sweeping valley panoramas, then boat through the flooded cave passages of Trang An or Tam Coc. A short pedal through rural farmland rounds out the day. Lunch and transport included.

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $57

Full Day on a Private Sailboat in Mallorca

★ 5.0 (21)

🐠 Water Activities

Spain

Full Day on a Private Sailboat in Mallorca

Explore Mallorca's dramatic northern coastline aboard a private sailboat with a local skipper who navigates to hidden coves and lesser-known anchorages along the Tramuntana range. This seven-hour sailing experience balances time under canvas with opportunities to swim, snorkel, and paddle—you'll discover secluded spots tourists rarely reach, guided by someone with genuine local knowledge of the waters and landscape.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1838

Basque-French Coastline Private Experience

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Basque-French Coastline Private Experience

Your private driver and local guide take you across the Basque borderlands, revealing the coastal towns and countryside that define this unique cultural region. Over 6–8 hours, you'll travel the Spanish and French sides of Basque Country by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at villages and landscapes shaped by centuries of distinct tradition. Hotel, station, or airport pickups included; you bring your appetite.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $585

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