Tours in United States

Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Sedona

When Mia from our team ran this 10-hour loop from Sedona, we got a proper taste of Arizona's most famous geology in one hit. The tour bundles Antelope Canyon—a narrow slot canyon famous for its sculpted sandstone walls and light beams—with Horseshoe Bend, a Colorado River viewpoint shaped like a giant horseshoe. A Navajo guide leads you through the canyon's winding passages while you trek to the Bend overlook; a picnic lunch at Glen Canyon Dam splits the day. It's a solid intro to the region's dramatic red-rock country, though you're covering serious ground and it's not casual strolling.

10 hoursfrom AUD $578

★ 5.0 (39)

Downtown Houston Brewery Bike Tour

When Alex from our team rode this four-hour brewery loop through downtown Houston, we pedalled through neighbourhoods that mix industrial grit with street art and proper local character. You'll roll past East End heritage spots, hit three working breweries for samples, and potentially bump into some of the city's wrestling personalities along the way. It's a flat, easy route that suits most fitness levels — the kind of ride where you're moving without huffing, which makes the brewery stops actually enjoyable rather than a desperate cool-down.

Original Redneck Riviera. #1 Way for FUN on Crab Island Destin FL

When Noah from our team hired the Original Redneck Riviera for Crab Island, we got a properly stocked pontoon that handles the party-boat chaos without pretence. It's six hours of anchored madness in shallow turquoise water off Destin, Florida—volleyball, paddle boards, snorkelling, axes to throw, and a speaker for karaoke. The boat fits six people max and draws a mix of groups: bucks nights, families, mate groups after a few drinks. The deck setup means you're either playing games, floating, or working on your tan between swims.

6 hoursfrom AUD $558

Niagara Falls USA Winter Wonderland State Park Tour with Pickup

★ 5.0 (39)

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $196

Niagara Falls USA Winter Wonderland State Park Tour with Pickup

When Charlie from our BugBitten team ran the Winter Wonderland tour, we found Niagara Falls genuinely transformed by cold weather. This 4.5-hour outing takes you above, below and around the gorge to see how winter wraps one of the world's most powerful waterfalls in ice and snow. You'll learn how the water carved a 7-mile gorge through bedrock, stand at the edge of the raging rapids that mark the Canada–USA border, and descend into the gorge itself to feel the Falls from underneath. Small groups mean you're not jostling with tour bus crowds, and hotel pickup is included, so logistics are handled.

Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point Adaptive Tour

When Jake from our team ran this six-hour Yosemite tour, it was built around accessibility from the ground up—not bolted on as an afterthought. You start at Glacier Point staring down 3,000 feet into the Valley, then drive down to explore the floor itself: Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, all from paved, wheelchair-friendly vantage points. The mix of high-altitude lookouts and valley-floor stops means you're not stuck in one spot, and the guide handles navigation so you can focus on the sheer scale of the place. It's genuinely level—no surprise stairs or rough terrain.

Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

When Charlie from our BugBitten team ran this St. Louis tour, Wayne picked them up for a 4–6 hour crawl through the city's best smokehouses and breweries. St. Louis has earned its stripes as an American BBQ and beer heavyweight, and this private run cuts straight to why: you hit spots like Side Project Brewing and the 170-year-old Anheuser-Busch Biergarten, with Wayne narrating the German immigrant roots that built the city's beer culture and the regional BBQ style that sets it apart. Food and drinks are on you at each stop, so you're calling the shots on what lands on your plate.

Private Guided Night Photography Tours on Cape Cod (for one photographer.)

Private Guided Night Photography Tours on Cape Cod (for one photographer.)

When Lily from our BugBitten team tried this private night photography tour on Cape Cod, she found a quieter side of the peninsula most visitors miss. The guide shapes the route around moon phase and sky conditions, whisking you between coastal spots under starlight or a full moon to nail long-exposure shots and light-painting techniques. It's pitched at all skill levels—whether you've shot night scenes before or you're picking up a camera for the first time. The 4-hour window means empty foregrounds and genuinely dark skies, which changes how familiar landmarks photograph. You'll get printed guidance on technique and post-processing help afterwards.

Miami Airport Lakes Peacock Bass Fishing Trip (1 to 4 ppl)

When Tom from our BugBitten team tried this, we found ourselves casting lines into the canal systems that slice through Miami's urban sprawl — a genuinely odd spot for fishing, sandwiched between airport runways and city blocks. You're after peacock bass, which fight hard and come in electric colours; the Captain handles safety and technique coaching (good if you've never fished before), and the whole thing runs 4 hours 20 minutes. It's a solid stopover if you've got a gap between flights or before a cruise, and the sheer strangeness of hauling fish out of the city's backyard made it memorable.

4h 20mfrom AUD $1024

Private Road to Hana Maui Open-Air Jeep Tour

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1976

Private Road to Hana Maui Open-Air Jeep Tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team tackled the Road to Hana in an open-air Jeep, we found ourselves on Maui's most famous drive—a winding 7–8 hour loop through rainforest, past waterfalls, and along dramatic coastal cliffs. The route itself is the real star: narrow, dramatic, and dotted with natural pools and pull-off viewpoints. You'll stop at local food spots (your own shout), chat with a guide who knows the island's stories, and get time to wade into the landscape. It's less a tour, more a supported self-drive with someone who knows where the best views hide.

Private Washington DC Full Day Tour for up to 10 Guests

Private Washington DC Full Day Tour for up to 10 Guests

When Ben from our team ran this DC tour, he got the full monumental sweep in five hours—Capitol, White House exterior, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, plus a pit stop in Georgetown. You're in a private vehicle (SUV for small groups, Sprinter van for up to 10), which beats fighting Metro crowds with a bunch of mates. The guide handles the history while you soak in the scale of the place. It's a solid hit-the-highlights run through America's power centre, though five hours means you're moving steadily rather than lingering.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1024

St Johns River Fishing Trip near Daytona

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6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $264

St Johns River Fishing Trip near Daytona

When Noah from our team headed out on the St Johns River near Daytona, he was after trophy largemouth bass in waters that genuinely hold them. This 9-hour fishing trip puts you in a 21-foot boat with a licensed captain who knows where the fish are, and it's the kind of outing that works whether you're a seasoned angler or picking up a rod for the first time. North Florida's longest river opens up across flat, quiet stretches where the action can be surprisingly quick — or meditative if the fish aren't biting. The crew handles the gear, the guide handles the strategy, and you handle the casting.

Giant Sequoia Private Tour

When Noah from our team booked Keifer's Giant Sequoia Tours, we were handed over to actual former park rangers who know these massive trees like no one else. You'll roll through Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in a comfortable four-wheel drive SUV, stopping to walk among the world's largest trees, spot wildlife, and take in the canyons and ridgelines. The tour runs four hours and works best if you've got at least three people in your group — it's genuinely private, so you can linger where you want and skip what doesn't interest you.

Focus on Haines Private Nature / Photography tour

When Ben from our team took the Focus on Haines Private Nature tour, we got a genuinely quiet slice of Alaska—the kind you miss if you stick to the cruise ship circuit. This four-hour outing is built around what you actually want to do, whether that's chasing wildlife shots or just breathing in the frontier without the tourist crowds. Ben walked us through the cultural and natural history at each stop, and if photography was your thing, he'd dial into your camera's settings and help you frame shots that'd actually be worth printing. Haines itself felt raw and genuine—the real last frontier, not the postcard version.

Family Rock Climbing Trips in Joshua Tree National Park (4 Hours)

When Jake from our BugBitten team took a family rock climbing trip in Joshua Tree, he found a genuinely well-run operation that doesn't treat climbing as a one-size-fits-all activity. The desert here is studded with distinctive rock formations—some smooth, some textured, all photogenic—and the vibe attracts everyone from toddlers in tiny harnesses to seasoned climbers hunting their next project. This 4-hour outing strips away the sightseeing fluff and keeps you at the crag, working routes instead of hiking between spots. The guides know how to calibrate difficulty on the fly, so mixed-experience crews stay engaged rather than bored or overwhelmed.

Big Island Waterfalls, Blacksand Beaches, Lava Tubes & Volcanoes

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this six to seven hour Big Island tour, we got a solid hit on the major volcanic and natural landmarks most people actually want to see. A Native Hawaiian guide drove our group through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, hitting Kilauea (still one of the world's most active volcanoes), steam vents, sulfur banks, lava tubes, black sand beaches, waterfalls, and botanical gardens. The coach is comfortable with reclining seats, and the entire vibe centres on authentic local perspective rather than surface-level tourism. It's a proper working day outdoors across the Big Island's dramatic volcanic landscape.

Twilight Tour: Custer State Park & Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony

Twilight Tour: Custer State Park & Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony

When Noah from our team ran this afternoon-into-evening tour, we got a proper grip on why the Black Hills draw crowds. You start at Sylvan Lake—quiet, forested, ringed by granite—then drive the Needles Highway with its famous spires and tunnels. Iron Mountain Road follows, a clever bit of engineering that frames Mt Rushmore through tunnels as you approach. The day caps at the mountain itself with the nightly lighting ceremony: a short film, a veterans' tribute, then the carvings illuminate against a dark sky. Six hours total, local guide included, and you're mostly in a vehicle with photo stops.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1074

Sedona Creekside of Cathedral Rock Hike With a Private Guide

Sedona Creekside of Cathedral Rock Hike With a Private Guide

When Tom from our team tackled this Cathedral Rock walk, it felt like Sedona's best-kept secret. You start along Oak Creek's creekside banks—proper tranquil—then climb toward Cathedral Rock itself, where the payoff is sweeping views of Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and the surrounding mesa landscape. It's billed as one of Sedona's easier-to-moderate hikes, and the private guide angle means you're not jostling with tour groups. The four-hour window covers the walk at a reasonable pace, and the autumn-to-spring window (April through November) is when Sedona's red rock country feels least melting-hot.

The Shared Temecula Wine Tour from Anaheim

When Tom from our team joined this shared Temecula wine tour from Anaheim, he got a proper full-day run through the valley's cellar doors without needing to drive. The eight-hour route hits four wineries—starting with a quick pit stop in Old Town for coffee, then into tastings and production insights at Somerset, followed by Oak Mountain's underground cave and charcuterie spread. Weekends add live music and food at Bel Vino, and it wraps at hilltop Callaway. The shared-coach model works well for couples, mates, or solo travellers keen to meet other wine nerds without the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads.

Private Wine Country Tour Including Photography Services

When Jake from our BugBitten team booked this private Wine Country tour, he got a custom route through vineyards, a driver handling the car duties, and a photographer documenting the day. It's pitched at couples, groups wanting something tailored, and anyone after a polished afternoon without the coach-tour feel. You're looking at six hours of vineyard hopping with your own transport and someone snapping photos on an iPhone the whole time. The experience hinges on which wineries you choose and how keen the photographer is on capturing genuine moments versus posed shots.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1059

Northshore ocean adventure and circle islandJeep Tour- Guaranteed to see turtles

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8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $989

Northshore ocean adventure and circle islandJeep Tour- Guaranteed to see turtles

When Sarah from our team ran this North Shore loop, it was a proper all-rounder: hotel pickup in a Jeep, a choice of water activities (we went kayak), lunch at a local shrimp spot in Haleiwa, and a solid afternoon snorkel. The guaranteed turtle sighting kept things real—we clocked three green sea turtles paddling near the rivermouth, which wasn't hard to believe given how sheltered the water was. Eight to ten hours, depending on how long you linger in the waves or on the reef. The North Shore itself is busy but genuine: a mix of serious surfers, tourists, and locals who know where the food actually tastes good.

Haleakala Sunset and Astronomy Tour

When Charlie from our team did Haleakalā's sunset and astronomy tour, we wound up at the summit of a volcano in the middle of the Pacific—all in one afternoon. You climb 10,000 feet through the park on a scenic drive with your guide, learn the geology and ecology of the place, and plant yourself at the rim to watch the sun drop into the clouds. Once it's dark, the real show starts: the night sky here is genuinely dark, and you get a proper look through a telescope at what's actually above you. The tour runs about five and a half hours, tops out at seven people, and leans on warmth and comfort—they bring chairs, layers, hot drinks—while you bring your own dinner. The drive alone is worth it; the stars are a bonus.

Chilkoot Lake Kayaing - Departing from Haines.

When Sarah from our BugBitten team paddled out on Chilkoot Lake near Haines, Alaska, she found herself on genuinely pristine water ringed by mountains—the kind of quiet that makes you realise how rare it is. This 4-hour guided kayak trip is run by locals who actually live in this small fishing town at Alaska's Inside Passage, and it shows. Your guide isn't just steering you around; they're pointing out wildlife, sharing Haines' quirky frontier character, and explaining the ecosystem you're floating through. It's intimate, small-group paddling with the kind of expert who knows both the water and the place.

Guided Hike in Sitka, Alaska

When Charlie from our team laced up for this guided hike through Sitka's backcountry, we found ourselves threading through old-growth Tongass National Forest and alpine meadows with a local who actually knew the place. The 4-hour outing strips away the usual cruise-ship tourist routes and gets you moving through genuine Southeast Alaska terrain — wildflower patches, quiet forest, views that don't make it onto postcards. Your guide carries the bear spray, brings trekking poles, and fills the silence with real detail about what grows here, what lived here, and how locals read the landscape. It's steady effort, not a stroll, and it's the kind of tour that works because someone who's walked these trails a hundred times is choosing what to show you.

VIP Ultimate Speed Boats and Machine Gun Shooting Adventure with Hoover Dam

When Lily from our team ran this 7.5-hour adventure, she got the full desert-to-water Vegas experience. You start with live fire shooting in the open desert—pistol, automatic rifles, and a 50-cal sniper—then fuel up with a full American brekkie at a waterfront pier before spending two to three hours on private speedboats tearing around Lake Mead and the Colorado River. The Hoover Dam views from the water are genuinely striking, and the whole thing feels less like a tourist cattle run and more like a mate's got access to some serious toys. You'll get picked up from your Strip or Downtown hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, and HD photos and 4K footage of the shooting are thrown in.

8 Hour Private Customized Wine Tour up to 7 Guests Napa & Sonoma

When Noah from our team booked this private wine tour, we got exactly what we needed: a local guide who skipped the tourist-heavy tasting rooms and took us to smaller producers across Napa and Sonoma valleys. Eight hours meant four wineries plus a proper lunch break, and Noah handled the logistics—making reservations, steering us toward places that matched our tastes, keeping the water flowing and snacks coming. It's the kind of tour that works because one person knows the region well enough to adapt on the fly, not stick to a script.

Half Day All The Way

When Alex from our team booked this private luxury charter, we got a USCG-licensed captain, a documented vessel, and up to five mates aboard for a relaxed 4-hour float. The boat's small enough to feel intimate but roomy enough that nobody's packed in like sardines. You're looking at calm waters, a skipper who knows the local routes, and the kind of setup where the crew handles navigation while you handle the beverages—champagne, beer, sparkling water, the works. It's the sort of tour that works best if you're after a cruise rather than an adrenaline rush.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1164

Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing Charters

★ 5.0 (37)

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4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1660

Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing Charters

When Noah from our team headed out on a Fort Lauderdale deep-sea fishing charter, we found ourselves minutes from downtown on a modern 31-footer, hunting sailfish, wahoo, mahi mahi, tuna, and the occasional shark. The boat's got a t-top for shade and the waters are genuinely blue—proper Atlantic scenery. It's a 4 to 8-hour operation depending on how keen you are, and the vibe is straightforward: licensed captain, all gear sorted, and a solid mix of serious anglers and keen amateurs.

Smoky Mtn Cades Cove, RR/Log Museum-Foothills Pky Spring Tour

★ 5.0 (37)

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $134

Smoky Mtn Cades Cove, RR/Log Museum-Foothills Pky Spring Tour

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this tour, it felt less like a standard sightseeing loop and more like a mobile photography masterclass wrapped around Smoky Mountain history. You leave early from Sevierville, spend six to eight hours rolling through Cades Cove's eleven-mile loop in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, stopping at the Little River Railroad and Lumber Museum, then finishing at scenic lookouts along Foothills Parkway before a retro soda fountain treat. The van's air-conditioned, you get free water and snacks, and the guide weaves local folklore and backstory through the whole thing—but the real draw is the one-on-one smartphone photography coaching that happens as you drive.

Yellowstone Lower Loop VIP Full-Day Private Tour with Lunch

★ 5.0 (37)

Yellowstone Lower Loop VIP Full-Day Private Tour with Lunch

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran the Lower Loop circuit through Yellowstone, we found it a solid way to cover the park's headline stops without wrestling with traffic or navigation ourselves. The eight-hour private tour hits the major thermal features and geysers on the loop, and your guide drives—leaving you to actually look out the window instead of squinting at a map. You get picked up from your hotel, bundled into an air-conditioned vehicle with snacks and a proper lunch thrown in. It's the kind of tour that works if you're short on time or don't fancy self-driving through one of the world's most crowded parks.

Private 4 Hour Shelling , Fishing and Eco Tour Marco Island FL

When Lily from our team tried this Marco Island tour, she spent four hours cruising the calm waters, hunting shells on a remote beach, and casting lines for catch-and-release fish. It's the kind of low-key Florida coastal experience that draws locals and visitors alike — no speedboat thrills, just a genuine mix of beachcombing and light angling in a quiet corner of Southwest Florida. The boat caps at six people, so it feels intimate rather than herded.

Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour with Pickup

When Ben from our team paddled the Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour, he got what he came for: a proper, deeper dive into Louisiana's second-largest cypress swamp without the beginner-heavy crowds. This isn't the dip-your-paddle introductory float—it's 4 hours on the water with an experienced local naturalist, pushing through vast cypress forests and atmospheric bayous. The whole experience, including air-conditioned vehicle pickup, runs about 6 hours door-to-door. It's a genuinely wild corner of Louisiana, moody and immense, where the only sounds are water, birds, and the creak of ancient trees.

6 hoursfrom AUD $247

Private Grand Canyon Ultimate Day Tour

When Ben from our team ran this 12-hour private tour, we got a masterclass in desert geology wrapped around a Grand Canyon finale. Starting with the winding beauty of Oak Creek Canyon, we moved through Sunset Crater's lava fields and the ancient pueblos at Wupatki before tackling the Painted Desert proper. Lunch at Cameron Trading Post set us up nicely, then it was the East entrance and four separate viewpoints across the canyon itself, finishing with an hour's walk along the rim at Grand Canyon Village. It's the kind of thorough day that actually lets you read the landscape instead of just ticking a box.

12 hoursfrom AUD $643

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $2456

Yellowstone National Park Private Tour

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this private Yellowstone tour, we got exactly what a 10–12 hour deep-dive should feel like: a guide who actually lives in the region, knows where wildlife congregates, and isn't beholden to a coach-load schedule. Grizzly Country Wildlife Adventures builds your day around what matters to you—whether that's photographing elk at dawn, tracking thermal features, or just soaking in the quiet. The operator handles the driving, feeds you properly, and equips you with spotting scopes and binoculars. It's not budget-basement, but if you want Yellowstone without the tourist-trap feeling, this works.

Best City Tour NYC 4 Hours up to 5 people

Best City Tour NYC 4 Hours up to 5 people

When Mia from our team tried this private four-hour NYC tour, we covered serious ground—from Columbus Circle through the Upper West and East sides, down to the Financial District, Brooklyn Bridge views, and the Statue of Liberty from a distance. The guide weaves in New York's layered history and film locations as you move between 20-plus landmarks, hitting the majors (Empire State, Met, Guggenheim, Central Park area) without getting bogged down in any one spot. It's a whistle-stop introduction to Manhattan's geography and character, best suited to first-timers or those short on time who want the highlights without deep dives.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1201

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

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $768

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.

Private Jacksonville Inshore Fishing Charter

When Mia from our team booked a private inshore charter on the St Johns River, we got a proper taste of Jacksonville's backwater fishing scene. The river's famous for flowing north, and it's packed with redfish, tarpon, spotted sea trout, flounder and cobia — all within arm's reach of the city. A licensed captain runs the show in a modern inshore boat, handling the tackle and know-how while you focus on the cast. Four to eight hours depending on what you book, it's a solid half-day or full-day option for anglers after something quieter than the offshore grind.

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