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DaNang Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Market and Coffee Tasting

Start in Da Nang's vegetable gardens where farmers grow what you'll cook, then browse a bustling neighbourhood market to select ingredients yourself. You'll taste locally roasted Vietnamese coffee before heading to a home kitchen where a local cook walks you through preparing traditional dishes from scratch. Four and a half hours, small groups, everything provided—you leave with skills and a meal you've made.

A Day of Exploring Black Paris

This six-hour walking tour traces Black presence across Paris neighbourhoods, connecting African, Caribbean, and diasporic histories often absent from standard guidebooks. You'll move through communities and landmarks that reveal how Black culture has quietly and openly shaped the city's character. The pace allows for genuine conversation and reflection rather than rushing between photo stops. Includes all-day metro pass and a croissant with quality butter and hot drink to start.

Costa Brava Tour: Tossa de Mar Easy Hike & Snorkel from Barcelona

Spend nine and a half hours exploring the medieval town of Tossa de Mar with a coastal walk and Mediterranean swim. Starting from Barcelona, you'll navigate cobbled streets, discover the castle ruins and lighthouse that shaped this Catalan settlement, then snorkel in Cala Bona's clear waters. The day mixes history, hiking, and local culture—expect a set-menu lunch and time to browse independent shops. Moderately fit walkers will find the route rewarding without being strenuous.

Da Nang to Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge by private car

Private car transport between Da Nang and Ba Na Hills, bypassing the hassle of shared minibuses or fixed schedules. Choose one-way or round-trip service depending on your plans. The driver navigates the winding mountain road to the plateau, home to the famous Golden Bridge. Eight-hour window allows flexibility for sightseeing or a quick turnaround. Modern air-conditioned vehicle seats up to six comfortably. Suits travellers wanting control over their itinerary without group constraints.

8 hoursfrom AUD $19

★ 5.0 (127)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4)

Spend seven hours exploring Kyoto in a private air-conditioned vehicle with local driver Kosuke, who tailors the route to your interests. You'll navigate the city at your own pace, stopping where you choose—whether that's temple districts, traditional neighbourhoods, or lesser-known corners. The vehicle and parking are included; you arrange meals and pay entry fees separately. Best booked as a two-day experience to properly see what matters to you.

7 hoursfrom AUD $403

Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems

★ 5.0 (127)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems

This 4.5-hour guided tour covers Hanoi's essential landmarks and quieter corners in a small-group minivan. You'll hit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, French Quarter, Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge, Westlake, and Train Street, then duck into narrow laneways to see how locals actually live. Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Old Quarter, plus all entry fees, a guide, and local refreshments are included.

Cooking class Amalfi Coast by Marco and Tano

Learn to cook Amalfi Coast classics with Marco and Tano, two local chefs working from their kitchen in Scala. Over four hours, you'll forage for lemons and eggs from their garden, then prepare fresh pasta, pizza, and regional desserts from scratch. Finish by eating what you've made on a terrace overlooking the coastline, with local wine and homemade limoncello included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $450

Rome private Golf Cart tour with entry to Colosseum or Catacombs

★ 5.0 (122)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome private Golf Cart tour with entry to Colosseum or Catacombs

See Rome's headline sights from a golf cart piloted by a local guide over 4–5 hours. You'll navigate past the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Spanish Steps without the fatigue of walking or navigating public transport. Pick morning or afternoon departure to suit your rhythm, and choose entry to either the Colosseum, Catacombs or Baths of Caracalla. The route flexes to what you want to linger on—your guide responds to your interests rather than a fixed itinerary.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $750

Full Day Kayaking Tour in Coorong National Park

★ 5.0 (121)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Full Day Kayaking Tour in Coorong National Park

Spend six hours paddling through the Coorong and Murray Mouth in South Australia's most ecologically rich waterway. This small-group kayak adventure combines three hours on the water with guided foraging walks across sand dunes to the Southern Ocean. Between paddles, you'll eat proper meals and learn about the region's plants and natural history from a local guide who knows where to look.

Private James Bond Island Speedboat Adventure Tour w/ Canoeing

A seven-hour private speedboat expedition through Phang Nga Bay that combines high-speed cruising with intimate exploration. You'll pilot through limestone karsts to the iconic James Bond Island, paddle a canoe into sea caves at Talu Island, trek across Panak Island's mangrove wetlands, and finish with lunch overlooking the water at Panyee Island. The day wraps with swimming at Naka Island before returning to your Phuket hotel by air-conditioned transfer.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2060

★ 5.0 (119)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris in a Day - Private Experience

Navigate Paris streets and metro like a seasoned resident on this tailored six-to-seven-hour private tour. Your local guide steers you through genuine neighbourhoods—the Latin Quarter, Montmartre, areas around Notre-Dame—mixing unhurried walks with strategic use of taxi and public transport. You'll pass iconic landmarks, cut through Luxembourg Gardens, learn the metro system's logic, and gather insider tips on where Parisians actually eat and linger. Hotel pickups within Paris city limits; lunch and attractions are your call.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $502

Hanoi City Half-day Jeep Tour: Hanoi Food, Culture, Sight and Fun

★ 5.0 (118)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hanoi City Half-day Jeep Tour: Hanoi Food, Culture, Sight and Fun

Explore Hanoi in a vintage Soviet-era Jeep, the iconic vehicle of the Vietnamese People's Army. This 4.5-hour tour navigates backstreets and landmarks alike, stopping for egg coffee, local meals, and conversations with an English-speaking guide who knows where tourists don't venture. Choose morning (finishing with lunch), afternoon (starting with lunch), or sunset departures. You'll taste the city's food culture and catch its rhythm beyond the guidebook.

Hoi An or Danang to Hue via Hai Van Pass Tour

Travel from Hoi An or Danang to Hue across Vietnam's most dramatic mountain pass, the Hai Van, in a single eight-hour journey. A private driver handles the winding coastal road while you take in limestone cliffs, turquoise bays, and forested peaks. Stop at viewpoints and local spots along the way. Bottled water and entry fees included; bring cash for lunch at roadside vendors or restaurants.

8 hoursfrom AUD $84

★ 5.0 (118)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Bali · Indonesia

Ubud Wonderful Day Tour

This full-day private tour through Ubud combines the cultural heart of Bali with its most photogenic landscapes. You'll move between sacred sites—temples, a monkey forest, and a waterfall—while your guide contextualises the traditions that shape daily life here. The centrepiece is Tegalalang's stepped rice terraces, which dominate the region's visual identity. Your driver handles transport and logistics; sarongs and entry fees are covered. Lunch isn't included, giving you flexibility to eat where locals do.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $57

Osaka Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide Dotonbori

★ 5.0 (118)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Osaka Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide Dotonbori

Beat the queues on this four-hour guided walk through Osaka's essential neighbourhoods. Your English-speaking guide navigates you past Osaka Castle, through the retro arcade alleys of Shinsekai, rounds the stalls at Kuromon Market, and into the neon chaos of Dotonbori. You'll taste authentic street food and learn how the city shifted from feudal stronghold to modern trading hub. Efficient introduction to Osaka's character without the midday tourist crush.

From market to Table Cooking lesson with a local in Sicily

Cook alongside Letizia, Giuseppe and their mother Rosa in their Sicilian kitchen, moving from local market ingredients to finished dishes. Over four hours, this family-led session strips away restaurant polish to reveal how Sicilian cooks actually work—the techniques passed down, the ingredient choices, the rhythms of prep and heat. You'll cook shoulder-to-shoulder, then sit down to eat what you've made together, no stage performance, just genuine food and conversation.

Chiang Mai 4WD Hilltribe Coffee: Jungle Trek, Roast & Brew.

A full-day 4WD expedition from Chiang Mai into remote Karen hill-tribe territory, where you'll plant coffee seedlings, hand-roast beans over an open fire, and brew pour-overs with the farmers themselves. The eight to ten hours combines genuine off-road driving with meaningful work on functioning coffee plots, finishing with a vegetarian lunch made from village-grown ingredients. You'll leave with coffee you roasted and a clearer picture of where specialty beans actually come from.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $169

Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch

★ 5.0 (114)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch

Spend your morning wandering San Sebastián's centre and old quarters with a local guide who shares lesser-known stories whilst pointing out architectural highlights. After ninety minutes of exploring, settle into a series of neighbourhood bars sampling five pintxos matched with five carefully chosen drinks. Your guide tailors the route to your palate and any dietary requirements, teaching you how to navigate the bars and order like a resident.

Private 4-hour Mediterranean Boat Tour in Ibiza with Snorkeling

A private four-hour boat adventure along Ibiza's Mediterranean coast in a traditional vessel designed to reach secluded anchorages. Navigate turquoise shallows and deeper sapphire waters, dropping anchor at pristine swim spots unreachable by larger tour boats. You'll have full use of snorkelling gear and paddleboards, with a comfortable onboard setup including cooler and speaker. Fuel, insurance and equipment covered; arrange your own skipper (€100 cash) or captain the boat yourself if qualified.

Hanoi Cooking Class in a Haven of Tranquility - Thom culinary

This 4.5-hour Hanoi cooking class centres on a peaceful garden compound where you'll cook four authentic Vietnamese dishes from scratch under your host's guidance. You'll harvest herbs and tropical fruit, visit three bustling neighbourhood markets, taste street food, and explore a family worship hall. The experience includes homemade desserts, herbal drinks, and rice wine, plus cyclo transport throughout.

Scandola & Girolata: The Must-see Excursion EN Corsica

A 6h 45m boat tour from Porto exploring the Gulf's most dramatic coastline. You'll cruise past the red-rock formations of Scandola (a UNESCO reserve), thread through the towering Calanques de Piana, spot Capo Rosso's natural arch, then dock in the quiet village of Girolata for 90 minutes to two hours ashore. The finale is a swim in a secluded cove. Mare Bellu limits groups to 12 passengers per trip, with individual seating, sun decks, shade, and a captain who talks through local geology and history.

Half-Day Thai Cooking Class with organic ingredients

Learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes using organic produce in a hands-on four-and-a-half-hour session. You'll work at your own cooking station, guided through techniques that local cooks use daily. The class covers fundamental Thai flavour-building and knife skills, finishing with a chance to taste what you've made. Water, fresh fruit, and snacks are provided throughout.

Private Boat Tour of the Archipelago of La Maddalena West Side

Explore La Maddalena's western archipelago aboard a six-person private boat with a captain who doubles as host and guide. Over seven hours, you'll anchor in secluded coves unreachable by larger vessels, snorkel pristine waters, paddleboard in sheltered bays, and eat Sardinian charcuterie and local wine prepared onboard. The intimate scale means genuine connection with your skipper and genuine solitude in the islands.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2825

Private boat tour of the Amalfi coast or Capri

★ 5.0 (110)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private boat tour of the Amalfi coast or Capri

Rent a private boat along Italy's Amalfi Coast for 4–8 hours, departing from Salerno or a coastal village of your choice. Cruise past clifftop towns, hidden coves and sea caves, stopping to swim in crystalline waters. An aperitif with prosecco, local buffalo mozzarella and snacks is served aboard. Upgrade to include Capri and the protected marine reserve at Li Galli, where you'll circle the island's famous rock formations and anchor for a dip.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1167

★ 5.0 (110)

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Bali · Indonesia

Bali Private Chartered Service

Book a private driver and vehicle for your Bali stay, handled by a local operator who pairs you with an experienced Balinese chauffeur. Your driver knows the island well and handles all navigation, leaving you free to explore at your own pace. The service includes a comfortable, air-conditioned car, bottled water, and fuel—you arrange your own stops, meals, and entrance fees. Infant seats available on request.

6 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $57

Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes "origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy" in 4 hours

★ 5.0 (109)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes "origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy" in 4 hours

Spend four hours at a local home learning five pillars of Japanese culture alongside a home-cooked meal. You'll fold origami, hand-roll udon from scratch, prepare sushi and tempura, whisk matcha, and watch your name brushed in calligraphy on coloured paper to take home. Sake, shochu, beer and soft drinks flow throughout. Vegetarian and vegan versions of every dish are available.

4 hoursfrom AUD $125

Ubud Highlight Private Tour - All Inclusive Entrance fee

★ 5.0 (109)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Bali · Indonesia

Ubud Highlight Private Tour - All Inclusive Entrance fee

This private day tour covers Ubud's cultural and natural highlights with your own driver and guide. You'll visit a traditional Balinese compound, encounter monkeys along a forested river, walk through Tegalalang's terraced rice paddies, swim in the spring-fed pools at Tirtha Empul temple, and cool off under Ulu Petanu waterfall. All entrance fees and air-conditioned transport are included; your guide handles logistics so you focus on exploring.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $89

Rural Hoi An Cycling, Cooking Class at Organic Farm

★ 5.0 (109)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Vietnam

Rural Hoi An Cycling, Cooking Class at Organic Farm

Pedal out from Hoi An's bustling centre into quiet countryside, stopping at Tra Que's working vegetable plots to get hands dirty planting and harvesting. Ride past rice paddies, browse a local market, then cook lunch with farm-fresh ingredients in a small group of no more than ten. You'll also paddle a traditional basket boat and pick up some Vietnamese along the way. Four hours total.

Real Rural Hoi An Scooter Tour: Villages & Local Crafts

Ride out from Hoi An's tourist core into working villages where craftspeople still practice centuries-old trades. Over five hours, you'll weave palm mats alongside families, watch rice paper being made by hand, and cook Quang noodles from scratch. Your English-speaking guide navigates the quiet back roads at an easy pace, stopping wherever conversation and curiosity lead. This is rural life as it actually happens—no performances, no photo setups, just genuine exchanges with people in their workshops and homes.

Full-day catamaran tour in Palermo: boat experience with lunch

Spend seven hours aboard a catamaran hugging Palermo's northern coastline, with swimming stops at secluded bays and sea caves. The boat's galley crew cooks traditional Sicilian seafood pasta, fresh fruit, and local pastries as you drift past Mondello beach and the dramatic cliffs of Capo Gallo. Wine and beer flow throughout. Snorkelling gear included—the water here stays remarkably clear and shallow near shore.

Ho Chi Minh City: Motorbike Street Food Tour with 12 Tastings

Tear through Ho Chi Minh City's backstreet food stalls on the back of a motorbike, stopping for 12 tastings across four hours. Your guide navigates you through neighbourhoods locals eat in—slurping noodles at dawn-shift vendors, biting into crispy spring rolls still hot from the wok, chasing bánh mì with cold beer, finishing on fresh oysters and creamy flan. No tourist traps, no rehearsed patter. Just the real Saigon breakfast-to-dinner circuit, fuel included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $43

Private Tour to Railway Market, Floating Market And Ayutthaya

★ 5.0 (108)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

Private Tour to Railway Market, Floating Market And Ayutthaya

Spend nine to eleven hours exploring three of Thailand's most distinctive destinations. Start at Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors expertly collapse their stalls as trains thunder through, then boat through the waterways of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market to witness traders and locals navigating the canals. Finish in Ayutthaya, the former royal capital, wandering temple ruins that reveal centuries of architectural ambition. A private guide, vehicle and boat mean you move at your own pace without the crowds.

9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $256

PREMIUM catamaran excursion archipelago of La Maddalena

★ 5.0 (108)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

PREMIUM catamaran excursion archipelago of La Maddalena

Explore La Maddalena's crystalline waters and hidden coves aboard a purpose-built catamaran designed for comfort. This seven-hour archipelago cruise pairs modern amenities with authentic Sardinian hospitality—the skipper prepares lunch featuring island specialities and local pasta, while you swim and snorkel in turquoise bays. Limited to 12 passengers, the Premium catamaran offers a more intimate experience than standard group tours, with refined furnishings and contemporary styling throughout.

Farm To table Experience on an organic hilltop estate in Tuscany

Escape the Florence crowds for a 7.5-hour working day at a family-run organic estate near San Miniato. After a 40-minute train ride from central Florence, you'll tour the vineyard and olive groves, then pick seasonal produce—asparagus, herbs, truffles depending on the time of year—to cook lunch together. Learn how Tuscan cooking strips away pretence and lets quality ingredients speak. Three wines, limoncello and house spirits round out the meal, all enjoyed on the hilltop with views stretching across the countryside.

Hanoi City Tour by Vintage Jeep Culture History Daily Life

Explore Hanoi from an open-air vintage Army Jeep, hitting both celebrated monuments and the quieter lanes where locals actually live. Over four hours, you'll navigate bustling markets, slip through heritage quarters, and stop at neighbourhood food stalls where the real rhythm of the city plays out. Your English-speaking guide steers you toward genuine encounters rather than postcard moments, weaving together the monumental and the mundane that make Hanoi feel alive.

Ha Long Bay Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch, Caves & Kayaking

This 12-hour day cruise launches from Hanoi into Ha Long Bay, gliding past limestone peaks and secluded coves. You'll kayak or drift on a bamboo boat through emerald waters, explore cave systems, and eat a spread of Vietnamese dishes served onboard. A local guide narrates the geology and history as you move between sites. Hotel pickup and drop-off from the Old Quarter, entrance fees, and a packed lunch round out the package.

Make pasta, drink wine. Cooking class with transported included!

Roll up your sleeves and learn to shape pasta the way locals have for generations in Salento, Italy. This four-hour class puts you hands-on with dough, teaching techniques you'll actually use at home. You'll craft two pasta styles from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside regional wines and Salento antipasti. Transport is included, and the small-group setup means genuine conversation with your hosts—not rushed instruction.

The Godfather of the Amalfi Coast

A private 8–9 hour tour along Italy's Amalfi Coast led by a seasoned driver with deep local knowledge and a relaxed approach. You'll travel in a modern, air-conditioned Mercedes through dramatic coastal scenery, stopping at villages and viewpoints your guide selects based on conditions and your interests. This isn't a rigid itinerary—it's a flexible day shaped by conversation and spontaneity, steered by someone who knows every hairpin bend and hidden corner.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $500

Costa Brava Tour with Kayak & Lagoon Snorkeling

★ 5.0 (105)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Spain

Costa Brava Tour with Kayak & Lagoon Snorkeling

This 9-hour Costa Brava adventure combines coastal hiking with kayaking and snorkelling along Spain's dramatic Mediterranean shoreline. You'll trek the legendary El Camino de Ronda to reach a secluded beach, then paddle out to hidden coves and crystalline lagoons tucked beneath limestone cliffs. The route takes in sea caves and optional cliff jumps before leaving you with several hours to refuel at a local restaurant, lounge on sand, or continue poking around the coastline at your own pace.

9 hoursfrom AUD $128

8 hours Bangkok Customized Private Day Tour Pick up from Hotel

★ 5.0 (105)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

8 hours Bangkok Customized Private Day Tour Pick up from Hotel

Build your own Bangkok itinerary on this 8-hour private tour. Choose what interests you—the Grand Palace, local markets, temples, riverside spots—and your guide steers you there by whatever transport suits the moment: public transit, tuk-tuk, longtail boat, or private car. You set the rhythm, ask the questions, and discover the city on your terms. Hotel pickup and drop-off included within 35km of central Bangkok.

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $111

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