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Playa Es Arenals Catamaran Private Full Day Trip
★ 5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
Spain

Playa Es Arenals Catamaran Private Full Day Trip

Hire a private catamaran for the day and sail to Es Arenals, one of Formentera's most sheltered anchorages. Seven hours on the water gives you plenty of time to drift between snorkelling spots, paddle the shallows on a stand-up board, and soak up the Mediterranean. Your skipper handles navigation and boat management while you handle the cooler and speaker. Bring your own provisions—the boat supplies everything else.

7 hoursfrom AUD $4929
Rock Climbing Barcelona
★ 5.0 (18)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Spain

Rock Climbing Barcelona

Spend a day climbing limestone formations around Barcelona with experienced local guides who tailor routes to your ability. Pick-up from the city centre kicks off an 8-hour adventure through Catalan crags, where you'll work on technique across various pitches and possibly cool off in the sea or at a waterfall. All gear, transport, and a photographer documenting your sends are included—you just bring fitness and willingness.

8 hoursfrom AUD $132
Private Winery Tour near Madrid with Sommelier (6-hour)
★ 5.0 (18)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Spain

Private Winery Tour near Madrid with Sommelier (6-hour)

Spend six hours exploring two family-run vineyards in the Vinos de Madrid region with sommelier Jimena, who'll walk you through production methods, local grape varieties, and terroir specifics. You'll meet winemakers at each estate, taste three wines paired with tapas at both locations, and see the vineyard and cellar operations firsthand. Pickup and transport from central Madrid included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $703
Boat rental without license - B550 'Perseis' (6p) - Can Pastilla
★ 5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
Spain

Boat rental without license - B550 'Perseis' (6p) - Can Pastilla

Rent a B550 Perseis boat for four hours and navigate Palma Bay's hidden coves, beaches and sea caves independently—no sailing licence required. These nimble vessels respond well to first-timers, making solo exploration of the Balearic coastline accessible. Depart from Can Pastilla's pontoon F with insurance included. Fuel and optional cleaning are separate charges. The experience suits families, solo adventurers and small groups after a genuine day on the water.

4 hoursfrom AUD $418
Exceptional 2hp excursion in the Luberon (8h)
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Exceptional 2hp excursion in the Luberon (8h)

Explore the Luberon valley in a classic 2CV convertible over eight hours, discovering villages and vineyards at a pace that suits you. This bespoke route adapts to your interests—whether meeting local winemakers, visiting spots you've missed, or sampling regional produce. Your vehicle comes fully maintained with road maps and a detailed itinerary in hand. Optional picnics available to extend your stops.

8 hoursfrom AUD $400
Ubud Private Tour: All-In Entry or Flexible
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Indonesia

Ubud Private Tour: All-In Entry or Flexible

Spend 8–10 hours exploring Ubud's most celebrated landmarks in a private car with your own driver. Choose between an all-in package covering five major sites (Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Jungle Swing, Tirta Empul, Tegenungan Waterfall) or transport-only if you've arranged tickets separately. No group queues, no fixed itinerary—you set the pace and decide how long to linger at each stop.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $50
Scuba Diving In Nusa Penida
★ 5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
Indonesia

Scuba Diving In Nusa Penida

A seven-hour scuba diving excursion to Nusa Penida, launching from Bali with small-group attention and full safety protocols. You'll descend into some of Indonesia's most biodiverse dive sites, exploring coral formations and marine life across multiple dives. The day includes all gear, meals, and transport—collect yourself before dawn and return by late afternoon.

7 hoursfrom AUD $473
Kecak Fire Dance and Uluwatu Temple with Private Car Service
★ 5.0 (18)
🛕 Culture & History
Indonesia

Kecak Fire Dance and Uluwatu Temple with Private Car Service

Watch the Kecak Fire Dance at Uluwatu Temple, a clifftop sanctuary 70 metres above the ocean in southern Bali. Your private driver collects you from your accommodation and handles all logistics while you witness the sunset and a hypnotic performance by a male choir using rhythmic chanting and hand percussion instead of instruments. Four hours total, including travel.

4 hoursfrom AUD $64
Bali Sunrise Without Hiking: Temples, Rice Terraces & Waterfall
★ 5.0 (18)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Indonesia

Bali Sunrise Without Hiking: Temples, Rice Terraces & Waterfall

Catch Bali's dawn without the gruelling trek. This six-hour loop starts at 5 AM with hotel pickup, pulling into a hilltop café in Kintamani for coffee as Mount Batur materialises across the volcanic landscape. You'll visit Tirta Empul Temple for a cleansing ritual, descend 300 steps to the cliff-hugging shrines of Gunung Kawi, walk to Manuaba Waterfall nestled in jungle, and wander through the layered rice fields of Abian before returning by early afternoon.

6 hoursfrom AUD $71
Private escape to discover Cannes & Lerins islands from the sea
★ 5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
France

Private escape to discover Cannes & Lerins islands from the sea

Hire a sleek Bowrider speedboat in Cannes for a four-hour private voyage to the Lérins islands, accommodating up to eleven people. Anchor in sheltered coves to snorkel among submerged statuary, paddle board in crystalline shallows, or simply float with a glass of wine. The boat comes equipped with premium sound, full snorkelling kit, and sun protection—you steer the itinerary, whether that's exploring Fort Royal's historical ramparts or finding a quiet spot to swim.

4 hoursfrom AUD $819
Full-Day Ubud Private Tour
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Indonesia

Full-Day Ubud Private Tour

Spend a full day exploring Ubud's artistic and cultural heart with a private driver navigating you through the town's key landmarks. Over 8–9 hours, you'll move between working temples, terraced rice fields, cascading waterfalls, and traditional performance venues across the central foothills of Bali. Your English-speaking driver handles all navigation and parking, leaving you free to absorb the landscape and creative heritage that has made Ubud a magnet for artists and craftspeople.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $106
Bali Ubud Zip-line and Rafting Adventure with Meals
★ 5.0 (18)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Indonesia

Bali Ubud Zip-line and Rafting Adventure with Meals

Spend a full day combining zip-lining and whitewater rafting in Ubud's backcountry. You'll launch from the Tegalalang Rice Terrace, soaring 80–100 metres above river gorges lined with emerald paddies, then drive to the Ayung River for 75 minutes of rapids threading past waterfalls, canyon walls, and jungle. Lunch breaks bookend the action. Private transport, safety kit, and water included across the 6–10 hour outing.

6 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $31
Instagram Tour Popular Spot in Bali - Private & All-inclusive
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Indonesia

Instagram Tour Popular Spot in Bali - Private & All-inclusive

A seven-hour private tour hitting three of east Bali's most photogenic spots with your own driver and photographer. Start at Lempuyang Temple's famous gates, then move through the manicured gardens and reflecting pools of Tirta Gangga Water Palace before finishing at Tukad Cepung Waterfall, where shafts of light cut through the cascading water. Door-to-door transport with fuel included.

7 hoursfrom AUD $51
Discover Hidden Waterfall, Unesco Rice Terraces and Mountain Temple
★ 5.0 (18)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Indonesia

Discover Hidden Waterfall, Unesco Rice Terraces and Mountain Temple

An eight-hour private tour combining three distinct Balinese experiences: a secluded waterfall tucked into primary jungle, a trek across UNESCO-listed rice terraces, and a venerated mountain temple. You'll move beyond standard tourist routes to witness working agricultural landscapes and sacred spaces that define rural Balinese life. Includes lunch, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport throughout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $79
Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking with Breakfast
★ 5.0 (18)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Indonesia

Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking with Breakfast

Start before dawn from your accommodation and trek Mount Batur with a local guide, arriving at the summit to watch daybreak unfold across Bali's volcanic landscape. The 8-hour experience includes a guided ascent from Toya Bungkah with torch and walking stick, a prime viewing spot above the clouds, and a hot breakfast cooked using geothermal steam from the volcano itself. Suitable for all fitness levels with private transport and English-speaking guide included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $64
Dirt Bike Tours with fully trained Guides - full day tours with relax time frame
★ 5.0 (18)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Indonesia

Dirt Bike Tours with fully trained Guides - full day tours with relax time frame

Tackle Bali's backcountry on a full-day dirt bike adventure suited to intermediate and advanced riders. Your 7–8 hour journey pushes through jungle tracks, river fords, village lanes, and rice terraces before lunch at a local warung and a final push to a sacred waterfall. Expert guides lead the charge, all safety gear and bike insurance included. Hotel pickups and dropoffs round out the package.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $200
CRETYA UBUD Infinity Pool+ ATV RIDE with Gorilla Cave +lunch.
★ 5.0 (18)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Indonesia

CRETYA UBUD Infinity Pool+ ATV RIDE with Gorilla Cave +lunch.

Throttle a 350cc ATV through Ubud's most demanding off-road circuit—jungle tracks, rice paddies, river crossings, and muddy stretches in a 1.5 to 2-hour blast. Afterwards, cool off at Cretya's infinity pool, claim your complimentary drink, and taste local coffee before heading back. Seven to eight hours door-to-door, combining raw riding with genuine downtime at a proper resort. Hotel pickups included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $135
Ubud culture,art and nature tour.
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Indonesia

Ubud culture,art and nature tour.

Spend a full day exploring Ubud's cultural and natural landmarks on a private guided tour. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, trek through emerald rice paddies at Tegalalang, pay respects at the thousand-spring temple of Tirta Empul, and discover a working coffee and herbal tea plantation. The day concludes at Tibumana waterfall, with a traditional Balinese meal served overlooking the terraces.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $92
From Lyon: Private wine tour of Beaujolais all inclusive
★ 5.0 (18)
🍜 Food & Cooking
France

From Lyon: Private wine tour of Beaujolais all inclusive

A seven-hour private exploration of Beaujolais wine country led by a certified guide who handles transport. Visit two working wineries, meet producers mid-vintage, and sit down to a three-course lunch paired with regional wines at a bistronomic restaurant overlooking the valley. Everything from tastings to meals to pickups from your Lyon accommodation is included. Designed for those keen on smaller, lesser-known producers rather than household names.

7 hoursfrom AUD $584
Luberon and its perched villages
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Luberon and its perched villages

A five-hour loop through the Luberon Valley capturing Provence's most photogenic corners. You'll visit Fontaine de Vaucluse's spring, the hilltop village of Gordes, the calm Abbaye de Sénanque monastery, and Roussillon's distinctive ochre-coloured cliffs. The route includes market stops (Tuesday in Gordes, Thursday in Roussillon) and lavender fields when in bloom. All travel time is built into the duration, so you're not rushing between points.

5 hoursfrom AUD $150
Canyoning in the Vercors Gorges
★ 5.0 (18)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
France

Canyoning in the Vercors Gorges

Descend the Furon Canyon near Grenoble in the Vercors massif, navigating waterfalls, natural slides, and rock pools over four hours. You'll abseil, swim through gorges, and scramble down limestone walls with a qualified instructor, who documents the day in photos. The route stays within the protected park, offering genuine alpine relief on warm days. Moderate fitness and swimming comfort required.

4 hoursfrom AUD $92
Paris Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Paris Highlights Tour: Notre-Dame & Louvre Semi-Private & Private

Spend 7.5 hours navigating Paris's most recognisable landmarks with a knowledgeable local guide in a small group of no more than six people. Start with a two-hour walk across Île de la Cité, taking in Notre-Dame Cathedral's exterior and the Conciergerie's revolutionary history. After a break for refreshments, head to the Louvre with skip-the-line access for a guided tour of its celebrated works—Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and beyond. This combines medieval Paris with Renaissance masterpieces in a single day.

7h 30mfrom AUD $500
Best of the French Riviera city's with your local Guide
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France

Best of the French Riviera city's with your local Guide

A 4.5-hour guided tour of the French Riviera's standout towns, led by a knowledgeable local driver who weaves regional history and geography into the journey. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort while your guide shares insider stories about the coast's cultural heritage and landmarks. Perfect for those wanting context without the coach-tour rush.

4h 30mfrom AUD $242
Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Adventure - Ubud Trekking
★ 5.0 (18)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Indonesia

Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Adventure - Ubud Trekking

Climb Mount Batur in darkness and reach the summit as dawn breaks across Bali's volcanic landscape. This 8-hour trek from Ubud starts before dawn with hotel pickup, follows a guided 2-hour ascent, and rewards you with panoramic views from 1,717 metres. Your local guide handles the route while you focus on the light show. Warm drinks and light food fuel the experience at the top.

8 hoursfrom AUD $38
Blue Mountains Private Tour- with Aussie Animals Inc
★ 5.0 (18)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Blue Mountains Private Tour- with Aussie Animals Inc

A 9–10 hour private tour from Sydney into the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO-listed wilderness of eucalypt forest sitting over 1,000 metres high. Your guide and driver collect you from your accommodation and navigate the dramatic sandstone plateaus, valleys and waterfalls at your own pace. Stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park to meet native animals up close, then explore the region's clifftop vistas and charming villages. Scenic World's attractions are optional add-ons.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $489
Mossman Highlights eBike Tour
★ 5.0 (18)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Mossman Highlights eBike Tour

Pedal through Far North Queensland's quiet backroads and charming hamlets on an electric bike, powered by GPS directions to handpicked stops. This 4–5 hour loop takes in Mossman Gorge's swimming hole, a working chocolate producer, Shannonvale's vineyard, and the local markets. The e-assist means gentle grades and minimal sweat—perfect for families keen to cover ground without grinding.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $179
Koalas, 6 Springbrook Waterfalls and Natural Bridge Day Tour
★ 5.0 (18)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Koalas, 6 Springbrook Waterfalls and Natural Bridge Day Tour

Spend nine hours tracking koalas and kangaroos at Coombabah Lake before heading into Springbrook's rainforest to discover six cascading waterfalls and the geological marvel of Natural Bridge. This Gold Coast day tour moves at a relaxed cadence with a small group, allowing genuine wildlife spotting moments and unhurried exploration of lush valleys and clifftop vistas. You'll receive refreshments, digital photos from the day, a keepsake, and contribute to native forest restoration with every ticket purchased.

9 hoursfrom AUD $179
Private Pinnacles Premium Day Experience
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Pinnacles Premium Day Experience

Explore Western Australia's Pinnacles Desert and coastal gems on a fully private eight- to twelve-hour tour departing Perth. Your dedicated host—one of the owner-operators—curates the day around seasonal conditions and your interests, whisking you between hidden viewpoints, secluded beaches, and Yanchep National Park in a Mercedes V-Class. Champagne, local wines, and a gourmet grazing board feature throughout, with door-to-door pickup across the metropolitan area and all entry fees covered.

8 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $540
Self Guided E Bike Ride - Distillery, Rainforest & Rail Trail
★ 5.0 (18)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Self Guided E Bike Ride - Distillery, Rainforest & Rail Trail

Pedal through the Tweed hinterland on a premium e-bike, navigating yourself via smartphone app from Mooball through the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, rainforest sections, and quiet country roads. You'll ride at your own pace, spot historic bridges and tunnels, and finish at Husk Farm Distillery where rum and gin await. The 5–6 hour route is self-directed, giving you freedom to linger at viewpoints or take detours. All gear supplied: e-bike, helmet, lights, navigation briefing included.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $179
*Most Popular* Winery Tour in the Macedon Ranges
★ 5.0 (18)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

*Most Popular* Winery Tour in the Macedon Ranges

Spend a day tasting your way through the Macedon Ranges, Victoria's cool-climate wine region just outside Melbourne. This 10-hour tour takes small groups through family-run wineries, craft breweries, and gin distilleries with knowledgeable local guides. You'll meet the makers behind the bottles, understand what makes the region's terroir special, and enjoy food pairings at each stop. Perfect for mates, couples, or small celebrations seeking something beyond the usual city escape.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1090
Victor Harbor and d’Arenberg Small Group Premium Tour
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Victor Harbor and d’Arenberg Small Group Premium Tour

An 8–9 hour South Coast loop from your accommodation, threading through McLaren Vale wine country and the coastal villages of Port Elliot and Victor Harbor. You'll pause at lookouts and beaches, spend two hours exploring Victor Harbor's shops and waterfront, then finish at d'Arenberg Cube for a guided wine tasting before heading home. Small group capped at ten, with hotel pickups included.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $250
Single Kayak Hire - 4 Hours
★ 5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Single Kayak Hire - 4 Hours

Rent a single kayak for four hours and paddle out from Manly Kayak Centre to discover North Harbour's quieter beaches and sheltered waterways. You'll get everything needed—lifejacket, paddle, and a dry bag to stash your gear—leaving you free to explore at your own pace. Best suited to paddlers with moderate fitness who can handle 150 metres in open water.

4 hoursfrom AUD $60
Private Hunter Valley Luxury Tour From Sydney
★ 5.0 (18)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Hunter Valley Luxury Tour From Sydney

A private full-day tour departing Sydney for the Hunter Valley wine region, covering roughly 10.5 hours door-to-door. Your group (up to 11 people) travels through Mt Ku-ring-gai National Park and crosses the Hawkesbury River en route to boutique wineries and local producers. Taste wines made on-site, sample cheeses, olives, cider, craft spirits, and chocolate from regional makers. The itinerary flexes to suit your interests—add a café stop, sit-down lunch, or dessert bar. You'll hear from winemakers about their craft while enjoying what the valley produces.

10h 30mfrom AUD $1090
East MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
★ 5.0 (18)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

East MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

Venture into the East MacDonnell Ranges on a five-hour half-day exploration of Central Australia's raw outback terrain. This small-group tour navigates through dramatic gaps and gorges, stopping at historically significant sites and viewpoints where the landscape sprawls across the horizon. You'll encounter Aboriginal art, weathered geological formations, and the kind of red earth vistas that define the region's character. Refreshments and snacks are supplied throughout.

5 hoursfrom AUD $165
Premium Small Group Great Ocean Road & Wildlife with Lunch
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Premium Small Group Great Ocean Road & Wildlife with Lunch

A 12-hour small group tour along Australia's Great Ocean Road, exploring the dramatic Twelve Apostles rock formations and Loch Ard Gorge with a guide who brings local knowledge to the journey. Your minibus—small enough to reach spots larger coaches can't access—includes morning tea by the shore and lunch, with genuine interaction that feels more like travelling with mates than ticking boxes on a tour itinerary.

12 hoursfrom AUD $160
Walk & Wine: Discover the Spirit of Marina Alta, Alicante
★ 5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Spain

Walk & Wine: Discover the Spirit of Marina Alta, Alicante

A four-hour guided walk through Marina Alta's Marina Alta's back streets and plazas, led by historian Jan Kasimir, paired with wines and small plates at three local restaurants. You'll move at an easy pace between venues, tasting regional wines chosen to complement each dish, finishing at a restaurant with additional tastings. Designed for those who want to understand a place through its architecture, stories and local wine culture.

4 hoursfrom AUD $108
Guided History & Nature Exploration in the Yokohama Hill Area
★ 5.0 (17)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan

Guided History & Nature Exploration in the Yokohama Hill Area

Sayumi, an Official Kanagawa guide, leads a four-hour walk through Yokohama's hillside neighbourhoods, tracing the city's transformation after the port opened 150 years ago. You'll ascend to Harbor View Park for panoramic shots, wander Yamate Bluff's preserved foreign quarter with its Victorian architecture and Ghibli film locations, pause for tea at a local salon, browse the vintage shops of Motomachi high street, then finish at Sankeien garden to see traditional Japanese buildings and landscaping collected from across the country.

4 hoursfrom AUD $63
Small Group Waterfall Wetlands+ Skyrail All Inclusive from Cairns
★ 5.0 (17)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Small Group Waterfall Wetlands+ Skyrail All Inclusive from Cairns

This nine-and-a-half-hour circuit from Cairns threads together wetlands, waterfalls and rainforest canopy in one day. You'll walk through Cattana Wetlands with a driver guide, reach Barron Falls with a Djabugay cultural ranger who explains the country's significance, taste coffee and liqueur at Skybury plantation, sample artisan ice cream at Emerald Creek, then glide above the World Heritage rainforest on the Skyrail Cableway. Small group size keeps things intimate; transport, meals and entry fees are included.

9h 30mfrom AUD $317
Private Tour: Sydney South Coast & Highlands
★ 5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Tour: Sydney South Coast & Highlands

Spend a full day exploring NSW's rugged coastline and inland valleys with a dedicated driver-guide navigating you through beachside settlements and Kangaroo Valley's rolling terrain. This nine to ten-hour private tour departs from your hotel and covers the South Coast and Highlands, taking in coastal views and pastoral countryside without the constraints of group schedules. National Park entry fees, vehicle, water and experienced guide all included.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $748
Sydney Northern Beaches Private Tour | Palm Beach & Ku-ring-gai
★ 5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Sydney Northern Beaches Private Tour | Palm Beach & Ku-ring-gai

A nine-hour private tour that sweeps across Sydney's northern beaches and coastal parks. You'll start with harbour views at Georges Heights, then move through Manly and Shelley Beach before climbing to North Head's expansive lookout. After a guide-prepared lunch at a scenic spot, walk out to Barrenjoey Lighthouse at Palm Beach, drive the dramatic coastline to Avalon, and finish at Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park exploring Aboriginal rock art and West Head's vistas. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

9 hoursfrom AUD $530
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