Tours in United States

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $846

Chicago Shoreline Adventure Boat Tour

When Alex from our team took this Chicago shoreline jaunt, we got a proper thrill ride wrapped in local history. You're aboard a former military speedboat—built to handle rough seas and hit 35 knots—zipping past the iconic skyline while the skipper fills you in on the city's waterfront story. It's 90 minutes of speedboat adrenaline mixed with actual context about Chicago's past, which keeps it from feeling like a pure tourist rush.

Hike to a Tropical Waterfall - pick up included

When Lily from our team tackled this Oahu hike, we found a proper jungle adventure that delivers on the waterfall promise. You're picked up from your accommodation and driven 20 minutes to a trailhead that winds 1.6 miles through bamboo forest and dense greenery — mostly shaded, which is a genuine relief in Hawaii's heat. The payoff is a waterfall with genuine force; not the touristy trickle you'll see elsewhere on the island. The tour caps out at 8 people, so it doesn't feel like a cattle run. Total time on the ground is around three hours.

Private 90 Minute Tiki Boat Tour on Fort Myers Beach

When Charlie from our team booked a private tiki boat on Fort Myers Beach, we got the whole vessel to ourselves—no strangers, no rushed itinerary, just our crew and a local captain keen to actually chat and point out what matters. Ninety minutes exploring the water around Fort Myers, whether you're after sunset, dolphins, or simply floating with mates and your own drinks. It's locally owned and run, which shows in the personal touches: they'll adjust the route based on what you want to see, the boat's got real space, and the BYOB setup is genuinely sorted.

Anna Maria island 2 hour Dolphin Tours

When Jake from our BugBitten team took this two-hour private boat tour off Anna Maria Island, he was struck by how quiet the water felt — just a handful of people instead of the typical tourist crush. You're scanning mangrove channels and open bays for dolphins and the odd manatee, the kind of wildlife spotting that depends on timing and luck as much as local knowledge. The boat's small enough to slip into shallow creeks where bigger tour operators can't follow, and there's bottled water on board. It's the sort of morning that works best if you're not expecting a guaranteed wildlife spectacular — more about being out on calm Florida water with a decent chance of seeing something.

DC National Archives + National Portrait Gallery - Exclusive Tour

When Noah from our team ran this five-and-a-half-hour combo, he tackled the documents that literally shaped America—the Declaration, Constitution, Bill of Rights—then pivoted to the National Portrait Gallery to see the faces behind them. It's a serious history hit for anyone wanting the full story, not just the highlight reel. DC draws a mixed crowd: school groups, history buffs, tourists ticking boxes. You get skip-the-line access to the Archives, a dedicated guide, and transport between the two venues. The pace is brisk but broken by a lunch break, so it's manageable even in the thick of summer tourist season.

Private Morning Sail/ Dolphin Tour on 50ft Fate, BYOB or Catering

When Charlie from our team sailed Fate, a 50-footer out of downtown Charleston, we got a proper taste of the harbour without the tourist-trap vibes. The boat's sleek—teak appointments below, plenty of deck space—and the crew lets you call the shots: go full history-buff with narration toward Fort Sumter or the Ravenel Bridge, or kick back with a playlist and watch for dolphins. Two to four hours depending on wind and your mood. Water and soft drinks are on the house; bring your own grog or splurge on catering (charcuterie, wine, champagne) through their partner. It's been the top-rated activity on TripAdvisor for over a decade, and after a morning out there, we get why.

Unlimited Guided Snorkeling Tour for Beginners Plus

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $120

Unlimited Guided Snorkeling Tour for Beginners Plus

When Alex from our team tried Gabriel's Ohana's snorkeling tour at Olowalu Reef, we found a refreshingly small-scale operation that actually lives up to the no-rush promise. Built for nervous swimmers and first-timers but equally suited to experienced snorkelers, the tour ditches the cattle-pen vibe. You pick how long you stay in the water—anywhere from an hour to three hours—and the guides genuinely tailor things to your comfort level. The reef itself is sprawling, with plenty to explore once you're confident, and the gear (fitted vests with under-leg straps, rash guards, quality snorkels) takes the guesswork out of staying safe and warm.

Aloha Paradise Private Boat Rental Percy Priest

Aloha Paradise Private Boat Rental Percy Priest

When Noah from our team booked Aloha Paradise's private boat rental on Percy Priest Lake near Nashville, we grabbed a 3-hour window with up to 16 mates on board. The crew here are proper local captains who've spent their lives on these waters—not just tour-guide knowledge, but the kind of familiarity that shows when they're steering you toward the good anchorages or quieter swimming spots. You bring your own drinks, they supply the floaties, coolers, ice, and a sound system. It's pitched as a party vibe, but family-friendly enough that kids actually have fun too.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1341

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3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $226

Make your own Glass Beads in Sedona

When Ben from our team tried this glass-bead workshop in Sedona, he spent an hour working with a torch to create wearable art from coloured glass. The studio is modern and well-equipped, attracting a mixed crowd of tourists and locals keen to have a go at something hands-on. The whole thing moves at a relaxed pace — you're making something you can actually wear home, which beats a lot of tourist trinkets. It's set in the heart of Sedona, so it fits easily into a day of exploring the red rocks and shops nearby.

Llama Sunset Hike

When Sarah from our team did this llama trek on Maui's Haleakala slopes, she was walking at 3,500 feet with her own animal in tow—no group shuffling, just you and your llama. The walk itself is gentle: rolling hills on gravel shifting to grass, relatively flat, nothing technical. But the payoff is serious. From up here the views sprawl across to the West Maui Mountains, neighbouring islands, and the coast. The air thins out and cools down. It's crisp, quiet, and genuinely off-the-beaten-path stuff. Duration runs about an hour and a quarter.

Skagway Adventure Hike

When Mia from our team tackled this one, it was a proper alpine workout wrapped in Gold Rush storytelling. You kick off with a driving tour of Skagway's frontier streets, then head up the Klondike Highway toward White Pass—a 2-hour hike through subalpine forest with snow-capped peaks looming overhead. The naturalist guides are genuinely knowledgeable about glacial geology, local wildlife, and the plants that thrive at altitude. Halfway through, you earn a snack break at an overlook where the valley spreads below you like a map. It's geared toward people who can handle sustained uphill walking at elevation.

Explore Zion National Park & Beyond on a Private Jeep Adventure

When Mia from our BugBitten team took this private Jeep tour through Zion and the surrounding Utah landscape, it became clear why the route matters as much as the destination. You're in the hands of guides with genuine deep roots in the area — folks who know the backcountry and the stories that go with it. The 3–4 hour run covers terrain you won't find on the main park loops, moving through red rock country that shifts between dramatic canyon walls and wide-open desert views. It's a guided drive-through that leans on local knowledge rather than a packed itinerary.

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Sharing Nature with Children

When Jake from our BugBitten team took this 2-hour nature session out, it was exactly what the name promises — kids get properly stuck in to the woods, hunting for salamanders in creeks, tasting wild edibles, and yes, coming home muddier than when they left. The guide runs games that actually hold attention rather than lecture at you, and the setting feels genuinely wild rather than manicured. It's pitched at families keen to shake off screen time and let kids get their hands dirty in a proper way.

2 hoursfrom AUD $78

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

Zipline Canopy Tour- ArborTrek at Smugglers Notch Resort

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20 min – 22 minfrom AUD $459

Zipline Canopy Tour- ArborTrek at Smugglers Notch Resort

When Jake from our team tackled the ArborTrek zipline course at Smugglers Notch Resort, we found a proper adrenaline hit wrapped in Vermont forest. You're zipping through hemlock and sugar maple canopy across eight lines, crossing a couple of suspension bridges, and rappelling down from serious height—all within a 3-hour window. The Green Mountains frame the whole thing. It's the kind of tour that filters for actual fitness and guts; you're not just clipped in and coasting. Everyone starts with Ground School (a safety briefing you need to pass), and the guides know their stuff.

Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip Trinity River

When Alex from our team ran the half-day Trinity River trip, we found ourselves on one of Northern California's most reliably fun stretches of whitewater. The four-and-a-half-hour outing sits perfectly between Lassen and Redwood parks along Highway 299, making it a solid half-day break from the broader road trip. The Class III Pigeon Point Run lives up to its reputation—genuinely splashy, with a good mix of rock-jumping, swimming holes, and actual wildlife sightings. The vibe is refreshingly low-pressure; kids from six upwards (and dogs) come along, and the crew knows how to keep energy up without the hard sell.

Ghost Investigation Tours with Interactive Paranormal Experience

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this ghost tour through Ybor City, she got handed actual paranormal hunting gear and pointed toward genuinely creepy spots—the supposedly most haunted kava bar in America, an old Baptist church graveyard, and Jose Martí Park. It's a 2-hour walk through a neighbourhood steeped in colonial-era stories and urban legend, with other tour groups around you, and the whole thing plays on the idea that you might actually catch something weird. The vibe is part history lesson, part spooky theatre, part genuine curiosity about what the equipment might pick up.

Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour near Orlando

When Sarah from our BugBitten team paddled out on Blue Springs near Orlando, she was searching for manatees — and found them. The run sits about an hour from the airport and fills with over 600 of these gentle creatures each November through March, when the 72-degree waters become a sanctuary. You'll glide past alligators, turtles, and wading birds on sit-on-top kayaks in groups capped at six, keeping things intimate. The 90-minute paddle is straightforward, no white-knuckle moment needed, and the real draw is drifting quietly while these massive herbivores surface around you.

Hawaiian Parasail Since 1977 from Waikiki Beach

When Tom from our BugBitten team tried Hawaiian Parasail's setup from Waikiki Beach, he got the classic parasailing experience the company's been running since 1977. You're towed behind a boat, lifted 800 feet or so above the water, and dangle there for roughly an hour total—though actual flight time is shorter. The operation runs right near the hotels along Waikiki, so logistics are straightforward. It's pitched at families and thrill-seekers after a quick, scenic buzz over the coast with Diamond Head as backdrop. The crew handles safety gear and knows their job.

Ancient Sedona (30+ Mile) - Sedona Helicopter Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team took this 20-minute helicopter tour, she covered over 30 miles of Sedona's landscape—red rock formations, canyon systems, and Sinagua ruins scattered across terrain most visitors never reach on foot. You're strapped in with forward-facing seats and noise-cancelling headsets as the pilot banks into Boynton and Long canyons, slowing down to show off crumbling stone structures that required serious mountaineering to build and serious hiking to find. It's the kind of vantage point that makes you wonder how ancient peoples managed daily life in such dramatic country.

Telluride Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $83

Telluride Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River

When Em from our team ran the San Miguel River with a local operator, we found what most Telluride visitors miss: a cracking half-day rafting run that sits tucked away in Colorado's backyard. The 2.5-hour trip punches above its weight—red sandstone cliffs frame rapids that stay fun whether you're a beginner or seasoned paddler, and the pine-forested canyon feels properly remote despite being minutes from the town's fancy lodges. It's the kind of afternoon activity locals actually do, not just tourists ticking off.

Midtown Manhattan Art and Architecture Walking Tour

When Sarah from our BugBitten team tackled this Midtown walk, it became clear why the buildings themselves tell New York's story better than any guidebook. Over two to three hours, a knowledgeable guide threads together how zoning laws, real estate shifts, and cultural currents shaped the skyline—from the Beaux-Arts classics to the modernist glass towers. You're walking through blocks where every facade reveals a chapter in how the city built itself. It's dense in ideas but grounded in the streets you're actually standing on, so expect to crane your neck a lot and pause often.

Fort Lauderdale Private Boat Charter & Haulover Sandbar Day/Night

2 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $353

Fort Lauderdale Private Boat Charter & Haulover Sandbar Day/Night

When Noah from our team took this private charter out of Fort Lauderdale, we had the whole pontoon to ourselves—no tour-group chaos, just Captain Mike and whatever we felt like doing that day. You cruise the Venice of America waterways spotting dolphins and manatees, anchor at Haulover Sandbar for a swim, or hook in at waterfront restaurants. The boat's fitted with Bluetooth, a floating mat, ice-filled cooler, and room to stretch out. Pick your duration (2 to 8 hours) and the whole trip bends around what you actually want—whether that's a lazy afternoon on the sandbar or a scenic run under the city lights at night.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this Arkansas River float through Bighorn Sheep Canyon, we found a solid full-day outing for rafters who don't want to be hammered by heavy rapids. Six hours on the water takes you through desert landscape, Class II whitewater sections that keep things interesting without being gnarly, and plenty of spots to bail out and swim. The vibe is relaxed-but-active — families and first-timers feel at home here. Lunch (proper deli spread, not trail mix) is baked in, which means you're not eating out of a plastic pouch at 2 p.m.

8 hoursfrom AUD $260

2-Day Private Yellowstone Tour(Lower and Upper Loops w Iconic Sites) w Lunch

2-Day Private Yellowstone Tour(Lower and Upper Loops w Iconic Sites) w Lunch

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this two-day private Yellowstone tour, she covered both the Lower and Upper Loops at a pace that actually let you breathe between stops. You're picked up from your hotel and dropped back at the end, with a guide who knows where the crowds thin out and the light hits best. Yellowstone draws visitors from everywhere — expect busy thermal areas and popular viewpoints — but a private tour means you're not shuffling in massive groups. Breakfast, lunch, and drinks are sorted, so you're fuelled without hunting for food between geysers.

Tour Boston's Rock and Roll Past and Present by Soundscape Tours

When Jake from our team ran this walking tour through Boston's Fenway neighbourhood, we got the full rundown on how the city shaped rock and roll from the 1960s onwards. A local musician guides you past the shuttered clubs where punk, new wave, and folk acts cut their teeth — the Rat, Storyville, Boston Tea Party — and explains how Boston's DJs, producers, and educators rewired how music got made and shared. You'll walk past Fenway Park and through some of the city's oldest Victory Gardens, tracing the threads that connect everyone from B.B. King and Joan Baez to Pixies and Radiohead. It's a solid 90 minutes on foot.

Private Surf Lessons from Kaanapali Beach

When Lily from our team tried this two-person surf lesson at Kaanapali Beach, she got a proper introduction to catching waves without the chaos of a crowded class. You'll start on sand learning ocean safety and the basics—how to pop up, paddle, read the water—then head out with just you, your mate, and one instructor watching the two of you. It's a solid 90-minute taster that doesn't pretend to turn you into a surfer, but does give you real time in the water with someone who can actually see what you're doing wrong. The beach itself is lively and touristy, but the lesson feels manageable and intimate.

Lower Manhattan: From Financial Power to Enduring Hope

When Mia from our team ran this Lower Manhattan walk, it felt like threading two very different New Yorks together. You start at the Charging Bull—all swagger and financial muscle—then wind through Wall Street's narrow canyons lined with centuries of banking history before shifting tone at the 9/11 Memorial. It's a 2.5-hour guided tour that doesn't shy away from the weight of what happened here, but balances it against the neighbourhood's relentless drive. The guide's licensed, the pace is steady, and you get a real sense of how this corner of the city holds both ambition and grief in the same space.

Atlanta Street Art and BeltLine Tour with Happy Hour and Activity

When Em from our team ran this Atlanta street art tour, we walked through Cabbagetown and the Eastside BeltLine picking apart murals, graffiti, and installations with a guide who actually knew the artists and their stories. The vibe is laid-back and walkable — you're moving through some genuinely colourful neighbourhoods where street art isn't an afterthought but the whole reason people come. The 2.5-hour loop wraps with a happy hour where you design your own piece and grab a drink, so you leave with art you've made, not just photos.

Half Day Guided Tour of Olympic National Park

When Alex from our team ran this half-day tour out of Port Angeles, it delivered a solid afternoon's worth of Olympic National Park without the full-day commitment. You hit two properly different landscapes — the Elwha River Valley with its short stroll to Madison Falls, then Lake Crescent for a 2-mile walk up to Marymere Falls, a neat 90-footer tucked in old-growth forest. The van holds 12–15 people, and your guide knows the park well. It's four hours all up, which means you're driving smartly between stops rather than loitering. Fair warning: Port Angeles is a proper trek from Seattle (three hours), so this suits people already based nearby or willing to make the drive a separate adventure.

4 hoursfrom AUD $155

Private Tour! Capture the best of Charleston with a multi-location photoshoot.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $210

Private Tour! Capture the best of Charleston with a multi-location photoshoot.

When Alex from our BugBitten team booked this private Charleston walk, we were curious how much could fit into 45 minutes. Turns out, quite a lot: a guide takes you through downtown's most photogenic corners—brick lanes, historic facades, riverfront angles—and shoots the lot on an iPhone. You get edited digital copies the same day, which beats hiring a proper photographer for a quick trip. The vibe is relaxed and walkable, crowds thin out depending on when you go, and it's pitched as the budget-friendly way to actually look like you were there, rather than relying on selfies.

Private Tour of Multnomah Falls and Columbia Gorge

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this private tour, it struck us as the smart way to tackle the Columbia Gorge's headline attractions without fighting tour-bus crowds. You're driven in a modern Mercedes or Toyota through one of the Pacific Northwest's most dramatic stretches—think sheer basalt cliffs, cascading water, and dense forest hemming the river. The itinerary flexes to what you actually want to see, and your guide handles the route while you soak it in. Four to five hours takes you from Portland into gorge scenery that shifts by the season. It's not cheap, but the privacy and customisation feel worth it if you're making the drive.

Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour with Pickup

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

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $83

Essential Monuments & Memorials Tour

When Tom from our BugBitten team tried this DC tour, he covered the National Mall's major monuments and memorials on a private tricycle in two hours — no bus queues, no trudging between sites in the heat. You'll roll past the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, WWII and Vietnam War Memorials, the Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, MLK Memorial, the White House, and Capitol. The real win here is the weather shield and pace control; you're moving at your own speed, stopping when something grabs you, and actually seeing the details instead of sweating through yet another group huddle.

Spooky Kid-Friendly Ghost Hunt in New Orleans

When Lily from our BugBitten team took her kids on this ghost hunt through New Orleans' French Quarter, it was a clever spin on the standard haunted-site tour. You're traipsing around proper 19th-century landmarks—the Old Ursulines Convent, Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo—but armed with actual ghost-hunting gear and a guide who knows the neighbourhood's real history: French Creoles, enslaved workers, free people of colour, and yes, pirates. The ninety minutes zip past, mixing spooky storytelling with genuine local heritage and enough interactive kit-work to keep kids engaged rather than bored stiff.

Explore the Ruins of a Forgotten City in the Middle of Manhattan

When Tom from our BugBitten team walked this 2-3 hour Madison Square Park tour, we found ourselves decoding a neighbourhood most New Yorkers walk past without a second glance. The guide reads the architecture like a text—pointing out how the Gilded Age shaped these blocks, why the city's centre shifted from SoHo through here and onwards to Times Square and Fifth Avenue. It's less about ticking off famous buildings and more about understanding the bones of how Manhattan actually grew. You'll finish with that rare buzz of seeing a familiar place make sudden sense.

Sedona Creekside of Cathedral Rock Hike With a Private Guide

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