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Willamette Wine Tour from Newberg (Tasting Fees Included)
5.0 (30)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United States

Willamette Wine Tour from Newberg (Tasting Fees Included)

When Noah from our team ran this Willamette Valley wine tour out of Newberg, it hit the mark for a proper regional exploration. You're driven through 3–4 wineries across Oregon's famous pinot noir country—tasting fees already covered—with the operator building the itinerary around what you actually want to see. It's a private setup, so it's couples and small groups rather than a crowded minibus affair. The whole thing runs 6–9 hours depending on pace, and your driver doubles as a knowledgeable guide rather than just shuttle service. McMinnville, Salem, and Dundee are all on the roster if Newberg doesn't suit.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $501
DC Monuments and Memorials Day Tour
5.0 (30)
🛕 Culture & History
United States

DC Monuments and Memorials Day Tour

When Jake from our team ran this DC monuments tour, he found a refreshing alternative to the usual packed-bus slog. Small groups (max 12 people) move between the Lincoln Memorial, Capitol, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial at a genuinely unhurried pace—10–20 minutes per stop means you're actually absorbing the space, not sprinting through. The guide does solid storytelling, and you get audio context for each site to fill in the gaps later. Four hours sounds tight, but it works because there's no queuing nonsense or herding crowds.

4 hoursfrom AUD $126
Shark and Fishing Ultimate Combo Beach Fishing Excursion 4 Hrs
5.0 (30)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Shark and Fishing Ultimate Combo Beach Fishing Excursion 4 Hrs

When Mia from our team tried this Cocoa Beach surf fishing charter, she found it a proper no-fuss introduction to Florida's beach fishing culture. You're stationed on the sand for four hours with a guide who handles the gear, bait, and technique tips — no boat, no seasickness, just you, a beach chair, and the Atlantic. The crew runs morning and afternoon sessions daily, and the whole thing's customisable based on group size and what you're after. It's the kind of low-key fishing that works whether you're keen as mustard or just want to dangle a line with mates.

4 hoursfrom AUD $494
Santa Barbara Wine Tour Experience - Authentic and Boutique
5.0 (30)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United States

Santa Barbara Wine Tour Experience - Authentic and Boutique

When Alex from our BugBitten team booked Santa Barbara Wine Canyon Tours, we got a proper insider's look at the region's boutique wineries without the pretension. Over six hours, our group rolled through the county's quieter corners in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at smaller producers focused on quality over flash. We tasted our way through a handful of estates, sat down to a proper gourmet lunch in a vineyard setting, and picked up local knowledge from someone who actually knows the region's wine story. It's the kind of tour that feels less 'tick the boxes' and more 'let's see what's good around here'.

6 hoursfrom AUD $374
Private Scallop Charter in Crystal River
5.0 (30)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Private Scallop Charter in Crystal River

When Sarah from our team joined this scallop charter out of Crystal River, we found a solid half-day on the water that genuinely delivers. You'll start with free parking and a short shuttle to the boat, then head into the Gulf to hunt for scallops with a guide in the water helping you bag your daily limit. Gear's all provided — mask, snorkel, fins — and the crew keeps water and ice on board. On the way back, you get a bonus swim in one of King's Bay's spring-fed pools. It's a straightforward operation that works well for mixed groups, though it's not a high-octane adventure.

5 hoursfrom AUD $848
YOU DRIVE!! 5 Hr UTV Peek-a-Boo & Great Chamber Tour
5.0 (30)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

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

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

5 hoursfrom AUD $353
Full Day Whitewater Rafting - Deschutes River
5.0 (30)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Full Day Whitewater Rafting - Deschutes River

When Noah from our team ran the Deschutes River full-day, the high-desert backdrop proved as thrilling as the rapids themselves. This 5.5-hour paddle strings together class III and IV whitewater through a landscape that shifts from sage scrub to canyon walls, with your guide reading the river's moods and the crew paddling hard together. It's the kind of day that leaves you soaked, buzzing, and already planning the next one. Groups are small (minimum five people, often combined), so you're never just a number in a raft.

5h 30mfrom AUD $162
E-Bike Private Half-Day Dead Horse Point Mountain Biking Tour
5.0 (30)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

E-Bike Private Half-Day Dead Horse Point Mountain Biking Tour

When Sarah from our BugBitten team took this private e-bike tour around Dead Horse Point, she got the full Moab mountain biking scene without the hassle of navigating or keeping up with a larger group. You're riding through one of the world's most celebrated mountain biking regions on e-bikes—which means the landscape does the heavy lifting while you focus on the terrain and views. The four-hour outing keeps things manageable; your guide handles route-finding and safety protocols, throwing in pointers if you need them. The red rock sprawl and canyon views here are genuinely spectacular, and doing it with your own guide means the pace is yours alone.

4 hoursfrom AUD $366
Nashville to Graceland Sun Studios Beale Tour Tickets Included
5.0 (30)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Nashville to Graceland Sun Studios Beale Tour Tickets Included

When Noah from our BugBitten team booked this Memphis daytrip, we got the full Elvis and blues rock circuit in one hit: Graceland's museum, Sun Studios, and Beale Street, all wrapped in a 13-hour private drive from Nashville. You're in a luxury vehicle with a Nashville native behind the wheel, and the itinerary hits the key stops without feeling rushed. The vibe is pure American music pilgrimage — you'll spot the Mississippi River, the Memphis Pyramid, and everything that made the city legendary. Includes entry fees, drinks for 21+, and snacks along the way.

13 hoursfrom AUD $705
Full-Day 21 Mile Whitewater Rafting Trip on South Fork from Lotus (Class 2-3)
5.0 (30)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Full-Day 21 Mile Whitewater Rafting Trip on South Fork from Lotus (Class 2-3)

When Sarah from our team ran this full-day South Fork rafting trip, she paddled 21 miles of Class 2–3 rapids from Lotus with a crew that mixed first-timers and regulars. You hit named drops like Troublemaker and Satan's Cesspool, break for lunch at a riverside camp, and roll back into the car park by mid-afternoon. The day unfolds at a steady pace—plenty of time on the water, enough downtime to catch your breath, and the kind of sustained effort that leaves you genuinely knackered but grinning.

8 hoursfrom AUD $219
Private Downtown All Access One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
5.0 (30)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Private Downtown All Access One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

When Mia from our team ran this private tour, we covered serious ground across Lower Manhattan and out to two of New York's heaviest landmarks. It's a 5–6 hour walk through colonial roots, the 9/11 Memorial, and ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island—where over 12 million immigrants arrived. The vibe is historical and contemplative; you're walking with a guide who knows the city's transformation, and the small-group private format means you're not jostling through crowds at the major sites. It's dense and moving, not a stroll.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $380
Private VIP Adventure from Kona or Waikoloa
5.0 (29)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Private VIP Adventure from Kona or Waikoloa

When Mia from our team did this 11-hour private tour on the Big Island, we got the full geological deep-dive around Volcanoes National Park with an actual geologist leading the charge. It's just you, your guide, and the world's most active volcano — no coach full of tourists, no rushed timeline. The drive from Kona or Waikoloa takes you through lava fields, past steam vents, and into spots most visitors never reach. It reads like the kind of day where you leave knowing what you've actually seen, not just ticked off.

11 hoursfrom AUD $3369
Waterfall Rappelling Canyoneering Adventure + Photo Package!
5.0 (29)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Waterfall Rappelling Canyoneering Adventure + Photo Package!

When Tom from our team tackled this canyoneering adventure outside Seattle, we found ourselves rappelling down waterfalls and scrambling through narrow canyon passages most people never see. The guides are internationally certified, and they kit you out with proper wetsuits and safety gear before you start. The whole day runs eight hours, mixing technical descents with swimming sections and plenty of instruction — it's scaled for beginners through to experienced climbers, which keeps the groups manageable. The landscape here is genuinely wild: moss-covered rock walls, cold creek water, and the kind of terrain that stays locked away until you know how to move through it safely.

8 hoursfrom AUD $465
Heart of Fairbanks Tour Culture, Food, History and Fun
5.0 (29)
🛕 Culture & History
United States

Heart of Fairbanks Tour Culture, Food, History and Fun

When Noah from our team ran this 5-hour Fairbanks tour, we got a proper sense of why locals call it the Golden Heart City. It's a flexible, storytelling-led ramble through the city's character—not a tick-box sprint. You'll meet reindeer at Santa's place, stand next to the Alaska Pipeline for a photo, browse local art, grab a coffee (your shout), dig into the Museum of the North, and finish at the Great Alaska Bowl Company watching artisans at work. It's equal parts quirky Alaska stops and genuine local flavour, guided by someone who actually enjoys being there.

5 hoursfrom AUD $247
Whole-Day Sedona Vortex Experience
5.0 (29)
🧖 Wellness & Spa
United States

Whole-Day Sedona Vortex Experience

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this tour, we spent seven hours across Sedona's vortex sites — moving between viewpoints, hiking quiet trails, and pausing for meditation and yoga at each spot. The landscape is genuinely striking: rust-red rock formations rising from desert scrub, and the air does feel different, whether you're tuned to the spiritual angle or just soaking in the geological drama. You'll share the day with small groups keen on wellness and scenery, mixing genuine hikers with folks more focused on the contemplative side.

7 hoursfrom AUD $565
San Antonio 1/2 Day "BEST" UNESCO Colonial Missions driving tour
5.0 (29)
🛕 Culture & History
United States

San Antonio 1/2 Day "BEST" UNESCO Colonial Missions driving tour

When Charlie from our BugBitten team ran this 4.5-hour San Antonio missions tour, we got a proper education in how Spanish colonial ambitions and indigenous communities actually shaped each other over three centuries. The guide's decades of research meant we weren't just ticking off UNESCO sites—we were hearing about forgotten artisans, architectural choices that carried hidden meaning, and why some missions stayed deliberately unrestored. You'll cover four World Heritage missions by comfortable air-conditioned van with hotel pickup included, moving between buildings that each tell wildly different stories of survival, adaptation, and cultural fusion.

4h 30mfrom AUD $225
Private Yellowstone Winter Wolf Watching and Wildlife Safari
5.0 (29)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Private Yellowstone Winter Wolf Watching and Wildlife Safari

When Sarah from our team ran this winter wolf-watching safari through Yellowstone's Lamar Valley, she spent seven-plus hours glassing for predators and prey across one of North America's best wildlife stages. Winter transforms the park into a carnivore's theatre—wolves hunt elk and bison in the open, grizzlies emerge hungry from hibernation, and the snow keeps everything visible. Your guide is a wildlife biologist who reads the landscape like a script, explaining the territorial dramas and ecological stakes as they unfold. It's a private vehicle experience, so you're not jostling with coach tours, and the pace rewards patience and sharp eyes.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2331
Royal Gorge Full Day Trip
5.0 (28)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Royal Gorge Full Day Trip

When Jake from our team tackled the Royal Gorge full-day rafting run, he was hitting one of Colorado's genuinely standout river trips. This is Class 4–5 whitewater in a canyon that drops over 1100 metres straight down, with the bonus of paddling under the world's tallest suspension bridge mid-rapid. The scenery is properly dramatic — towering red rock walls, churning rapids, the works — and the vibe attracts serious adrenaline-seekers. It's six hours of sustained action, not a gentle float.

6 hoursfrom AUD $282
Half-Day Private Boating On Tahoe Funship - Indian Rocks Beach
5.0 (28)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Half-Day Private Boating On Tahoe Funship - Indian Rocks Beach

When Jake from our BugBitten team booked a half-day private charter on the Funship, a 25-foot double-decker boat out of Indian Rocks Beach, he got exactly what he came for: a small-group cruise (max 8 people) with a professional captain steering the boat through Florida's Gulf waters. The boat heads out to spot wild dolphins, anchors at shallow sandbars for swimming, and stops at secluded barrier islands where you can hunt for shells. The whole experience runs about 4 hours, and your crew gets the boat to themselves—no strangers, no fixed itinerary beyond what your group fancies. It's a solid pick for marking a birthday or anniversary, or just a family day messing about on the water.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1483
Scenic Half-Day Kayak or Paddleboard Rental – Dora Canal
5.0 (28)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Scenic Half-Day Kayak or Paddleboard Rental – Dora Canal

When Tom from our team paddled the Dora Canal near Tavares, he found exactly what the brochure promised—calm water, towering cypress draped in Spanish moss, and barely another paddler in sight. The 4-hour half-day rental cuts out the long slog to scenery; you launch straight into it from downtown. Spot turtles, fish, and wading birds without fighting current or crowds. It's Old Florida as it feels, not as theme parks imagine it. The waterfront park sits right there after you land, so grabbing lunch or watching seaplanes taxi past rounds out an easy morning or afternoon.

4 hoursfrom AUD $78
NYC Private Tour With Tour Guide-Stretch Limo, SUV Or Luxury Van
5.0 (28)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

NYC Private Tour With Tour Guide-Stretch Limo, SUV Or Luxury Van

When Jake from our team booked this NYC limo tour, we were curious whether the luxury angle would actually beat a standard bus for sightseeing. Four hours rolling through Manhattan in a private stretch limo, SUV, or van with a professional guide meant we could ask questions without shouting over other tourists, and hop out for photos without holding up a group. The driver knows the city's history and culture — they speak multiple languages too — and you get complimentary water, soft drinks, and champagne (if you spring for the stretch). It's a smoother, quieter way to see the main sights than being crammed on a tour bus.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1694
Huakai Iki - Little Hiking Adventure
5.0 (28)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Huakai Iki - Little Hiking Adventure

When Em from our team took Huakai Iki's Little Hiking Adventure, we found ourselves climbing into Oʻahu's private conservation mountains just inland from Haleʻiwa on the North Shore. The 4-hour guided hike crosses ridge lines, dips through freshwater streams, and finishes with a dip in a mountain pool — all on trails most visitors never see. The landscape feels genuinely remote: thick tropical growth, rare native plants, and the kind of quiet you don't get on the main tourist circuits. Small groups (max 10) and a local guide who knows the land made it feel like we'd stumbled onto something real rather than a packaged experience.

4 hoursfrom AUD $156
Private Tour of Four National Monuments in Arizona from Sedona
5.0 (28)
🛕 Culture & History
United States

Private Tour of Four National Monuments in Arizona from Sedona

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this private tour out of Sedona, we spent 11 hours bouncing between five ancient pueblos and volcanic sites scattered across northern Arizona—Montezuma Castle, Tuzigoot, Wupatki, and Sunset Crater. The sprawling Southwest landscape here feels properly remote; you're driving through high desert scrubland between red-rock ridges, stopping at ruins that sit mostly quiet compared to the tourist convoys you'd hit on a standard group outing. The luxury van felt spacious enough that the long drive didn't turn into a cramped bus ride, and the Cameron Trading Post lunch break gave us actual time to decompress rather than scoff down something at a roadside pullout.

11 hoursfrom AUD $464
Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour
5.0 (28)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this 5–7 hour private tour, it felt like a properly curated cross-border escape. You start from Chula Vista (or closer to home if you're south of Mission Valley), hit the Tijuana Cultural Center and that famous border wall in Playas de Tijuana, grab craft beers in Rosarito, then finish with a proper sit-down lobster lunch overlooking the Pacific with a free margarita and live mariachi music. It's a full day crammed in, and you've got a private van the whole time — no tour bus strangers. Minimum four people to book.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $267
Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour
5.0 (28)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour

When Alex from our team ran this South Dakota loop, we tackled three heavy-hitters in one solid day: Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and a wildlife drive through Custer State Park. It's a proper cultural and scenic combo that punches above what you'd expect from a single tour. The landscape shifts from carved mountainside to memorial construction site to rolling parkland dotted with bison and elk. You're looking at 8–9 hours on the road with a guide who actually knows the stories behind each stop, not just the postcard versions. The crew's mixed — families, couples, solo travellers — and the pace lets you breathe at each spot rather than just tick boxes.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $440
Zion National Park- Private Angels Landing Hike Permit Included
5.0 (28)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Zion National Park- Private Angels Landing Hike Permit Included

When Mia from our team tackled Angels Landing, she understood why this Zion fixture sits atop so many bucket lists — it's genuinely steep, genuinely exposed, and genuinely rewarding. This private guided hike strips away the permit lottery stress (it's locked in) and lets you move at your own pace with just your group. You're looking at 4–6 hours of serious climbing through the famous Walter's Wiggles switchbacks, then navigating chains bolted into the ridge before reaching a summit that drops over 1,400 feet on either side. The payoff is a panorama that stretches across the entire canyon. It's not a gentle stroll; this is proper hiking fitness territory.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $534
Tahoe Coastal Self-Guided E-Bike Tour - Full-Day | World Famous East Shore Trail
5.0 (28)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Tahoe Coastal Self-Guided E-Bike Tour - Full-Day | World Famous East Shore Trail

When Lily from our team tackled the East Shore Trail on an e-bike, Lake Tahoe revealed itself in a way a car never could. This self-guided, full-day ride hugs the shoreline between stunning beaches and hidden coves, with Sand Harbor State Park as the anchor. You get the speed and range of electric assist to cover serious ground—perfect for soaking up the famous alpine lake without the sweat of a standard bike. The trail itself is well-trodden and scenic, drawing a mix of casual cyclists and keen explorers. Your e-bike comes locked, helmeted, and kitted with a front bag and rack bungie, so you can carry lunch, swimmers, and a camera for the whole journey.

4 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $196
Zion National Park Angels Landing With Permit!!
5.0 (28)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Zion National Park Angels Landing With Permit!!

When Charlie from our BugBitten team tackled Angels Landing, we found ourselves on one of Utah's most famous hikes—and the permit situation actually isn't the headache it sounds like. This outfit handles the red tape, so you show up ready to climb. The 6-hour push takes you up switchbacks carved into red cliffs, past chains bolted into rock on the final ridge, and onto a summit where you can see across Zion Canyon in all directions. It's genuinely steep and exposed in places, but the guides work to get you through it regardless of where you're starting from fitness-wise.

6 hoursfrom AUD $544
Private Wildlife Hiking Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park
5.0 (28)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Private Wildlife Hiking Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked a private hike through Rocky Mountain National Park, he got exactly what he wanted—no group shuffle, no preset route. You drive yourself to the trailhead (your guide meets you there), then hit the trail with a CPR-certified local who tailors the day to your pace and interests. The park itself is massive, high-altitude, and genuinely wild: thick forest, alpine meadows, and the kind of silence you don't get in cities. Tours run 4 to 8 hours depending on fitness level, with all the logistical bits handled—entry slot sorted, gear rented if needed, and professional shots of you actually looking like you belong outdoors.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $247
Sedona Sacred Canyons Loop Hike With a Private Guide
5.0 (27)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Sedona Sacred Canyons Loop Hike With a Private Guide

When Em from our team tackled the Sedona Sacred Canyons Loop, what struck us was how thoroughly the outfit handles the details. You get a private guide who shapes the hike to your pace and interests—no cramming 20 people into a canyon. The red rock landscape around Sedona is genuinely arresting: towering formations, dusty trails, the works. Four hours covers a solid chunk of country without grinding you down. Gear's provided (packs, trekking poles, sun hoods), snacks are decent trail food, and they kit you out for weather swings. It's the kind of experience where you're not wrestling with logistics—just walking.

4 hoursfrom AUD $388
One Day In Yosemite Private Tour:Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point & Giant Sequoias
5.0 (27)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

One Day In Yosemite Private Tour:Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point & Giant Sequoias

When Tom from our team did this full-day private tour, we covered serious ground in Yosemite: a 2-mile walk through a Giant Sequoia grove, sweeping views from Glacier Point overlooking Half Dome and Yosemite Falls, then more hiking and swimming in the Valley itself. It's a tight 10-hour itinerary that packs the park's headline spots into one go—good if you've only got a day and don't mind moving at pace. You'll get a naturalist guide and hotel pickup from Groveland, which cuts out the logistics stress.

10 hoursfrom AUD $706
Key West Private 6-Person Sandbar & Snorkeling Charter
5.0 (27)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Key West Private 6-Person Sandbar & Snorkeling Charter

When Mia from our team booked this private charter out of Key West, we got a 24-foot boat to ourselves for four hours—just our group and a captain steering us toward sandbars and reefs you can't reach on foot. The boat's a solid mid-sized centre console with a T-top for shade, which matters in the Florida Keys sun. You're looking at shallow, gin-clear water, soft sand, and decent snorkelling spots that shift depending on conditions and what the captain reckons is best that day. The vibe is relaxed; it's your group, your pace, no cattle-boat crowds.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1058
Akaka Falls Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery
5.0 (27)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Akaka Falls Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery

When Tom from our team ran this Big Island tour, we hit three major stops across 7–8 hours: ʻAkaka Falls State Park (where a 442-foot waterfall thunders into a lush gorge), Volcanoes National Park, and Hilo proper. It's the kind of day that shows you why the Hamakua Coast feels different—tropical, layered with story, and genuinely dramatic. The outfit's locally owned and keen on sharing the cultural and spiritual weight of these places, not just the scenery. Food and drinks are bundled in, and they're upfront about accessibility from the start.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $253
Half Day Guided Electric Bike Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
5.0 (27)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Half Day Guided Electric Bike Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

When Em from our team ran this Sonoma County e-bike tour, we rolled through vineyard country on zippy electric bikes with a guide who actually knew their stuff about the region's winemaking. The four-hour loop hit two solid local wineries for tastings, wove through scenic back roads, and wrapped with lunch from a nearby deli. It's a relaxed way to see wine country if you're after something easier than a full day on foot, and the e-bikes do the heavy lifting on the climbs. The vibe is steady-paced rather than adrenaline-heavy — more about soaking in the landscape and chat than racing through it.

4 hoursfrom AUD $239
Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area
5.0 (27)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area

When Ben from our team booked this private minivan tour, we got the full LA sweep without fighting traffic or tourist crowds. You're in your own vehicle with a driver-guide steering you through Downtown's brutalism, the Hollywood Walk of Fame's star-studded footpath, Beverly Hills' mansion-lined streets, and a lunch stop at the original Farmers Market. It's a solid five-hour hit of LA's major postcards — the kind of thing that works well if you're short on time or hate public transport. Up to five of you can squeeze in, and the route's flexible if you'd rather skip Koreatown and add something else.

5 hoursfrom AUD $982
Nature Hike to Waterfall
5.0 (26)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Nature Hike to Waterfall

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this nature hike to a waterfall, we found what we were after: genuine scenery without the tourist crush. The tour caps at 10 people, so you're actually talking to your guide rather than following a flag through a mob. Based in the USA, this is a straightforward forest walk that rewards you with a decent waterfall at the end — the kind of outing that works for families, mates keen on photos, or anyone wanting to stretch the legs without a fitness ordeal. Four hours total, with about 20 minutes to an hour of travel time between stops.

4 hoursfrom AUD $280
Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour
5.0 (26)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour

When Em from our team headed out for this 8-hour Fairbanks aurora chase, we got the full setup: a luxury vehicle as mobile base camp, an actual cabin with a wood burner, and proper photo coaching to actually capture what you're seeing rather than just staring slack-jawed at the sky. The tour targets the greater Fairbanks region where the odds of a decent aurora show are solid from autumn through spring. You're bundled in a small group, picked up from your hotel, and shuttled between warming stations while guides hunt for activity overhead. It's equal parts waiting game and genuine spectacle — the kind of tour where patience pays off if the lights cooperate.

8 hoursfrom AUD $500
Half Day Private Arches National Park Guided Tour
5.0 (26)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Half Day Private Arches National Park Guided Tour

When Ben from our team ran this half-day private tour through Arches National Park, we got the full desert experience without the usual crowds. Your guide builds the itinerary around your group's pace — mix sightseeing, short walks, and longer hikes as you fancy. The landscape here is a jumble of red rock formations, natural arches, and wide-open views that shift colour as the sun moves. You're driven in a cool, air-conditioned vehicle between stops, with water and snacks sorted. Four and a half hours is enough to hit the main highlights without feeling rushed.

4h 30mfrom AUD $982
Raft through Gore Canyon- Class V Ultimate Advanced White-Water Rafting
5.0 (26)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Raft through Gore Canyon- Class V Ultimate Advanced White-Water Rafting

When Jake from our BugBitten team tackled Gore Canyon with Liquid Descent, he found himself on one of the continent's toughest commercial whitewater runs—Class V rapids, zero room for error, and guides who treat every drop like it matters. This isn't a scenic float. Gore Canyon sits in Colorado and draws hard-core paddlers willing to trade comfort for genuine adrenaline. The 6-hour trip is relentless: fast water, big holes, and a landscape that shifts from forested banks to sheer canyon walls. You'll be soaked, pumped, and sore.

6 hoursfrom AUD $318
Private Small-Group Yellowstone Tour with Lunch
5.0 (26)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Private Small-Group Yellowstone Tour with Lunch

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this private Yellowstone tour, she found herself in a comfortable air-conditioned rig with a small crew, meandering through one of America's most iconic parks at a proper pace. Teton Excursions runs these 12-hour trips in either a King Ranch Expedition (up to five guests) or a roomy raised-roof Transit, steered by guides who actually know the place. You'll spot thermal features, wildlife, and classic vistas, breaking halfway for a gourmet picnic lunch with local deli, fruit, and water. The whole setup—pick-up included, optics on hand, no rushing—takes the stress out of navigating the park yourself.

12 hoursfrom AUD $2818
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