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Cruisin Tikis Key Largo - Tiki Fun Cruise (Private)
★ 5.0 (36)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Cruisin Tikis Key Largo - Tiki Fun Cruise (Private)

When Sarah from our team booked the Cruisin Tikis private charter in Key Largo, we got a floating tiki bar to ourselves for 90 minutes of pure Keys indulgence. The boat holds up to six people, and you're free to anchor up for a swim, crank whatever playlist you fancy through the iPad speaker system, and keep an eye out for dolphins or manatees drifting past. It's the kind of low-key, boozy afternoon that feels more like borrowing a mate's boat than joining a tour—except someone else handles the navigation and keeps the ice flowing.

1h 30mfrom AUD $600
Private Golf Cart Tour of Bentonville
★ 5.0 (36)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Private Golf Cart Tour of Bentonville

When Alex from our team booked this private golf cart tour around Bentonville, we got a relaxed 90-minute spin through a city that's become a design and food destination in northwest Arkansas. The cart fits up to five, so it works for small groups or families. You're shown the Instagram-famous public art spots, homes from the HGTV show Fixer to Fabulous, and get the lowdown on local restaurants and bars from someone who actually knows the area. It's a solid first move if you're new to Bentonville and want the lay of the land without trudging on foot.

1h 30mfrom AUD $100
Central Park Private Photoshoot Tour with Pro NYC Guide
★ 5.0 (36)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Central Park Private Photoshoot Tour with Pro NYC Guide

When Alex from our team did this Central Park photoshoot, we got a proper sense of what it's like having a professional photographer as your own private guide for two hours. You're not herded through the park on a big-group shuffle — instead, your photographer knows the best light, the least-crowded angles, and those quiet corners where the skyline actually feels like it's part of New York rather than just backdrop. They'll rattle off honest tips about subway hacks, where to eat without the tourist markup, and how to actually navigate the city. The whole thing feels less like a tour and more like a mate who shoots for a living showing you around and getting you some genuinely good photos in the process.

2 hoursfrom AUD $247
Private Hearst Castle and Paso Robles Wine Tasting Tour
★ 5.0 (36)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Private Hearst Castle and Paso Robles Wine Tasting Tour

When Sarah from our team ran this private tour, she got a proper taste of California's Central Coast in one tightly packed day. You're whisked from Paso Robles through the dramatic coastline to Hearst Castle—the real deal, not a skip-past—then out to spot wild zebras (yes, actual zebras) roaming the hills before landing at a west side winery. The mix is genuinely varied: Gothic Revival mansion, crashing Pacific, elephant seals, rolling vineyards. It's just over eight hours with a private vehicle and driver handling all the logistics, so you're not juggling bookings or navigation. Mostly suits couples and small groups who want to cover serious ground without the tour-bus vibe.

8h 45mfrom AUD $1553
Best Bars on Fremont: Happy Hour and Hidden Gems
★ 5.0 (36)
🍹 Nightlife
United States

Best Bars on Fremont: Happy Hour and Hidden Gems

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this happy hour crawl through Fremont Street, it delivered exactly what it promised: three drinks across three proper local bars, plus a walking tour of downtown Las Vegas's most colourful stretch. You'll clock the old-school casinos, vintage neon, and that massive Viva Vision screen while your guide dishes out real history—the weird, the wild, the genuine Vegas stories. It's a tight 2.5 hours, so the pace keeps moving. Fremont itself is gritty, chaotic, and genuinely atmospheric; you get locals, tourists, street performers, and plenty of energy. The tour works best if you're keen on cocktails and neighbourhood character over polished casino floors.

2h 30mfrom AUD $140
Private 1-On-1 Surf Lesson
★ 5.0 (36)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Private 1-On-1 Surf Lesson

When Charlie from our BugBitten team booked a private 1-on-1 surf lesson stateside, it was a refreshing change from the crowded lineup approach most schools take. You're working one-on-one with an instructor for 90 minutes, which means genuine feedback and pacing that suits you rather than a group's mixed ability. The school stands behind their teaching — they guarantee you'll actually catch waves or you don't pay. Board, rashguard, and leash are sorted. It's a solid option if you want real tuition without an audience.

1h 30mfrom AUD $275
30ft Double Decker Slide Party Pontoon on Percy Priest - 16 max
★ 5.0 (36)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

30ft Double Decker Slide Party Pontoon on Percy Priest - 16 max

When Charlie from our BugBitten team booked the whole pontoon for a group, we got three hours on Percy Priest Lake with a captain who actually knows Nashville's waters inside out. It's a proper party setup — 30ft double-decker with a slide, capacity 16, your own cooler, ice, and a decent sound system. The vibe is flexible: you can anchor in party cove and float among other boats, or find quieter spots to mess around on tubes and inflatables. Families and groups after a looser day both fit here.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1341
Animal Encounters
★ 5.0 (36)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Animal Encounters

When Jake from our BugBitten team did this Texas wildlife tour, he spent 75 minutes on a sprawling property getting hands-on with giraffes and rhinos. The setup is intimate — only 12 people per session — and you're guided by actual animal care staff who talk conservation while you feed and touch the animals. It's the kind of experience that works for families, couples, and wildlife buffs keen to move beyond the glass barrier. The property spans over 100 acres, so there's space and a sense of calm despite being an activity-based tour.

1h 15mfrom AUD $177
Surfing Experience and Lessons
★ 5.0 (36)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Surfing Experience and Lessons

When Lily from our team headed down to Oceanside Harbour Beach for a 2.5-hour surf lesson, we found a surprisingly welcoming setup—the kind of place where kids as young as 7 rub shoulders with keen adults and retirees all chasing the same waves. The instructors (calling themselves 'Beach Bums') handle the whole operation: wetsuits, safety chat on the sand, then into the water where you actually stand up and ride. It's equal parts nerve and genuine fun, and you'll feel it the next day. The vibe is casual, the staff genuinely keen, and there's zero pretence about it being some life-changing moment—it's just a good couple of hours learning to read the ocean.

2h 30mfrom AUD $267
Rainforest & Waterfalls Trek
★ 5.0 (36)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Rainforest & Waterfalls Trek

When Noah from our team tackled this rainforest trek in Southeast Alaska, we got a proper sense of what makes the Tongass so special — massive old-growth forest, glacier views, and genuine wildlife potential crammed into five hours. The guide picks between two routes depending on fitness levels, both threading through temperate rainforest that feels genuinely remote despite being accessible by vehicle from town. You're covering 2–4 miles through one of North America's most intact ecosystems, with waterfalls and Mendenhall Glacier as the scenic anchor. Suits keen walkers after a real nature hit without committing to a full backcountry expedition.

5 hoursfrom AUD $352
Bryce Canyon Private Tour
★ 5.0 (36)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Bryce Canyon Private Tour

When Em from our team ran this 3-hour Bryce Canyon tour, we got the real local advantage. The outfit's run by people who know the park inside out—where the crowds bunch up, which viewpoints are actually worth your time, and how to read the landscape's geology and ecology without the usual waffle. You're in a small minibus rolling between the canyon's most striking overlooks, picking up the kind of insider detail that transforms Bryce from a quick postcard stop into something you actually understand. It's the anti-rush approach to a landscape that genuinely rewards slowness.

3 hoursfrom AUD $210
Best City Tour NYC 4 Hours up to 5 people
★ 5.0 (36)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

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
Private Hidden Gems of Yellowstone! Lunch w/ family friendly hikes included!
★ 5.0 (36)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Private Hidden Gems of Yellowstone! Lunch w/ family friendly hikes included!

When Alex from our team ran this private Yellowstone tour, we skipped the queues at Old Faithful entirely and headed straight for the quieter corners of the park. Over 7–9 hours, the operator navigates you past the crowds to lesser-known waterfalls, thermal features, and wildlife hotspots — the kind of places most visitors never find. You'll stop for a proper picnic lunch at a scenic spot (fresh bread, local bakery goods, huckleberry salad if you want it) and spend real time exploring rather than rushing between postcards. It's a family-friendly setup with gear provided — binoculars, spotting scopes, cold drinks — and the whole group travels in an air-conditioned vehicle. Suits anyone from toddlers to seasoned hikers.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $2824
San Francisco Cooking Class: A Dumpling Dinner from Scratch
★ 5.0 (36)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United States

San Francisco Cooking Class: A Dumpling Dinner from Scratch

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this Shanghai dumpling class in San Francisco, she started from absolute scratch—mixing dough using Chef Edmund's family method, then folding dozens of parcels by hand. You pick your filling (Wagyu, local pork, or tofu), nail the technique, and build your own dipping sauce before sitting down to a proper three-course meal featuring what you've just made. The class sits in a proper cooking kitchen, feels intimate, and runs just over two and a half hours. It's the kind of thing that works whether you can cook or you can't—everyone leaves with the recipe and actual dumplings that taste like you've been doing this for years.

2h 30mfrom AUD $210
Mid-Day & Sunset Sailing on Seattle's Majestic Puget Sound
★ 5.0 (36)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Mid-Day & Sunset Sailing on Seattle's Majestic Puget Sound

When Mia from our BugBitten team sailed out of Shilshole Bay Marina, we got what felt like a proper window into why people live in Seattle. Captain Grant, a former journalist with the Coast Guard ticket and a gift for storytelling, steers the boat west toward the Olympic Mountains across Puget Sound—a 2.5-hour float where you're genuinely hunting for orcas, porpoises, sea lions, and bald eagles. The mid-day option is straightforward; the sunset version turns the light show behind Mount Olympus into the whole point. It's a working sail, not a booze cruise, and the water's the main act.

2h 30mfrom AUD $177
Financial District NYC Architecture Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (36)
🛕 Culture & History
United States

Financial District NYC Architecture Walking Tour

When Em from our BugBitten team did this 2-hour walk through lower Manhattan, we traced the financial heart of New York from colonial cobblestone to glass towers. The Financial District packs genuine contrasts—you're dodging suited bankers one moment, then standing in front of the 9/11 Memorial the next. The walk covers Wall Street, Stone Street (actual old New York), Trinity Church, Battery Park City's waterfront, and the rebuilt World Trade Centre precinct. It's a serious architectural and historical read of a place that shaped modern America, and the guide handled both the bold new builds and the weight of what happened here with proper respect.

2 hoursfrom AUD $83
The Escape Game in Downtown Gilbert
★ 5.0 (36)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

The Escape Game in Downtown Gilbert

When Sarah from our team tried The Escape Game in downtown Gilbert, she found a solid puzzle-solving session plonked right in the middle of the action. You've got 75 minutes to work through clues and unlock your way out of a themed room with your crew. The location is genuinely handy—it's wedged between decent restaurants and bars, so it slots easily into a night out or lazy afternoon without requiring a trek. Gilbert's got that small-town Arizona vibe but with enough foot traffic to keep things buzzing.

1h 15mfrom AUD $66
Private Downtown All Access One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
★ 5.0 (36)
🚌 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
Best of Central Park Tours by Pedicab - Stories & Photos
★ 5.0 (36)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Best of Central Park Tours by Pedicab - Stories & Photos

When Mia from our BugBitten team booked this pedicab tour, she got a relaxed spin through Central Park without the usual foot-traffic chaos. You're pedalled past the park's big-name spots—Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, the Lake—while a licensed guide drops film trivia, local history, and tips for snapping photos that don't look like everyone else's. Tours run 1 to 3 hours depending on what you book. It's a solid option for couples, families with young kids, and anyone keen to see the park without burning out their legs. The pedicab itself comes equipped with blankets for chilly days and rain cover when needed.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $55
Florida Keys Backcountry Eco Tour from Big Pine Key
★ 5.0 (36)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Florida Keys Backcountry Eco Tour from Big Pine Key

When Mia from our team ran this 2-hour backcountry boat tour out of Big Pine Key, we were hunting marine life through mangrove channels and shallow flats. The Florida Keys' backcountry is a maze of islands and tidal creeks where you've got a genuine shot at spotting dolphins, turtles, rays, and the occasional shark gliding through water so clear you can see the seabed. It's quieter and more wildlife-focused than the reef-diving crowd, and you're moving slow enough to actually spot things — not just skimming past. The vibe is exploratory, not rushed.

2 hoursfrom AUD $636
VIP Private Maui OGG Arrival Transfer in Black Cadillac Escalade
★ 5.0 (36)
✈️ Transfers
United States

VIP Private Maui OGG Arrival Transfer in Black Cadillac Escalade

When Ben from our team arrived at Maui's OGG airport after a long flight, a black Cadillac Escalade was waiting with a driver who'd monitored the flight in real time. It's a straightforward luxury transfer: you get a new SUV, cold water, chilled towels, and WiFi for the 45-minute to 1h 15m drive to your accommodation. The car's clean, spacious, and air-conditioned—useful when you're jet-lagged and just want a smooth ride without faffing about with rental desks or shuttle queues. Worth it if you value a hassle-free arrival and don't mind paying for the comfort.

45 min – 1h 15mfrom AUD $366
Rhodes Off Road Adventures Guided Jeep Tour from Rock Crawling to Petroglyphs
★ 5.0 (35)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Rhodes Off Road Adventures Guided Jeep Tour from Rock Crawling to Petroglyphs

When Ben from our BugBitten team booked this Rhodes jeep tour, we got to pick what we actually wanted to do—no fixed itinerary, no forced stops. The guide tailors the 3–4 hour outing to your vibe: rock crawling if you're keen, petroglyphs and dinosaur tracks for history buffs, or a chilled scenic loop if you just want to sit back. The landscape here is raw red rock and desert scrub, the kind of terrain that needs a proper vehicle. It draws a mix of adrenaline seekers and casual sightseers, but the small group size keeps it intimate rather than touristy.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $367
Private 3/4 Day Canyoneering Tour in Moab
★ 5.0 (35)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Private 3/4 Day Canyoneering Tour in Moab

When Tom from our team booked this private canyoneering tour with Desert Highlights, we got a proper introduction to Moab's technical slot canyons — the kind of terrain you simply can't access without ropes, a guide, and the right kit. This outfit has been running these routes since the late '90s, and it shows: the day involves descending water-carved canyon walls with all gear provided, learning geology and desert ecology along the way. It's a full 7 hours of active exploration, best suited to anyone with moderate fitness who's keen on adventure but wants expert backup.

7 hoursfrom AUD $438
Private Sunset Dinner Horseback Ride
★ 5.0 (35)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Private Sunset Dinner Horseback Ride

When Sarah from our team rode out on Oahu's North Shore, we caught the ranch at its quietest hour—horses moving steadily upslope as the light turned golden. This is a proper paniolo experience: two hours on horseback to a mountain lookout where a locally catered dinner waits by a campfire, with views across grazing cattle and ocean. The guide fills the ride with ranch stories and local knowledge, and you've got time to linger around the fire before heading back down in dusk light. It's a genuine way to experience Hawaii's ranch country, not a theme-park version.

2 hoursfrom AUD $441
Tropical Fruit Hunting Tour at Grimal Grove
★ 5.0 (35)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Tropical Fruit Hunting Tour at Grimal Grove

When Noah from our team visited Grimal Grove, we found ourselves in the only breadfruit grove of its kind on the continental US—a genuinely unusual stop. The 90-minute experience weaves together the grove's 70-year restoration story (founder Adolf Grimal's legacy features prominently) with a casual walk through the trees and a tasting of whatever's ripe that season. It's a quirky, low-key affair in what feels like a living outdoor museum, drawing a mix of curiosity seekers and fruit enthusiasts rather than tour-bus crowds.

1h 30mfrom AUD $54
Oyster Tasting and Kayak Tour
★ 5.0 (35)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Oyster Tasting and Kayak Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team paddled this two-hour tour around Little Bay near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, she found a genuinely clever combo: kayaking through a working tidal estuary packed with wildlife, then pulling up to a floating oyster farm to taste the catch straight from the water. The bay sits where the Piscataqua River meets the coast, so you're weaving past shorebirds and shellfish beds with an actual guide steering the paddle plan. It's not a leisurely float—there's real paddling involved—but it's the kind of active morning that actually justifies the 'fresh' part of farm-to-table.

2 hoursfrom AUD $120
Private full day tour and hike combo.
★ 5.0 (35)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Private full day tour and hike combo.

When Alex from our team booked this private full-day combo, we got exactly what we wanted: a custom-built mix of touring and hiking shaped around our interests and fitness level rather than someone else's itinerary. A local guide meets you, asks a few questions about what you're after, then pieces together a day that works for your group. The US location meant varied terrain depending on where you're based—everything from moderate strolls to proper lung-burners. Water and snacks are sorted, and you're moving at your own pace without a bus full of strangers.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1971
White Salmon River Rafting Half-Day Trip
★ 5.0 (35)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

White Salmon River Rafting Half-Day Trip

When Em from our team ran the White Salmon River half-day trip, we were straight-up told to expect chaos—eight miles of near-constant big water through a narrow basalt gorge. The rapids have names like Maytag and Deadmans' Corner, and they live up to the hype. It's three hours of the river throwing everything at you: huge waves, powerful holes, and the kind of relentless bouncing that'll leave your shoulders sore and your adrenaline properly spent. The crew gives you the gear, the skills, and the nerve-steadying guidance; you just bring the guts and a moderate fitness level. Classic Pacific Northwest thrashing.

3 hoursfrom AUD $127
Sail The DREAM Boat From South Beach
★ 5.0 (35)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Sail The DREAM Boat From South Beach

When Em from our team sailed the DREAMER out of South Beach, we got what Miami does best: seeing the city and Biscayne Bay from the water. This 52-foot Sea Ray Sundancer runs trips from 2 to 8 hours, so you can do a quick afternoon float or a full-day adventure. The boat's spacious, well-maintained, and crewed by people who actually know their way around a vessel. You'll hit sandbars, quiet lagoons, or wherever the day takes you — it's the kind of setup that works whether you're with family, mates, or marking a proper occasion.

2 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1688
Smithsonian Natural History + Museum of American History 8ppl Max
★ 5.0 (35)
🛕 Culture & History
United States

Smithsonian Natural History + Museum of American History 8ppl Max

When Charlie from our team hit these two Smithsonian museums back-to-back, we got the proper rundown on where the big-name pieces actually live—the Hope Diamond, the American flag, those ruby slippers. The Natural History and American History buildings sit practically next door in central Washington DC, and this small-group tour (capped at 8 people) threads through both in 5.5 hours with a guide who knows the layouts cold. It's the kind of tour that saves you hours of aimless wandering through world-class collections.

5h 30mfrom AUD $247
NYC Bagel Tours: Midtown's Iconic Bagels
★ 5.0 (35)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United States

NYC Bagel Tours: Midtown's Iconic Bagels

When Em from our team ran this Midtown bagel tour, we got the full insider's education on how a simple bread became New York's most iconic carb. Two hours walking between three legendary spots—each known for their own thing, whether that's wild cream cheese combos or that famous rainbow bagel—with tastings at each stop. You'll see a working bakery churning out thousands daily, learn the actual history of why bagels matter to the city's identity, and finish knowing where to hunt the best ones across the five boroughs. It's the kind of tour that makes you realise you never really knew bagels until now.

2 hoursfrom AUD $97
Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Manhattan - Private
★ 5.0 (35)
🛕 Culture & History
United States

Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Manhattan - Private

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this private tour, we descended into the bones of Manhattan's subway system — the oldest and busiest rapid transit network in the Western world. Over two hours, our guide (a licensed NYC urban planner) steered us through abandoned stations, flood-ravaged platforms, and forgotten corners most commuters will never see. The tour weaves together engineering history, 9/11 memory, and the infrastructure that keeps eight million people moving daily. It's a sideways look at the city that works best if you're genuinely curious about how things underneath actually function.

2 hoursfrom AUD $353
Ultimate Private Tour Grand Egyptian Museum Giza Pyramids, Sphinx
★ 5.0 (35)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Ultimate Private Tour Grand Egyptian Museum Giza Pyramids, Sphinx

When Alex from our BugBitten team booked this private tour, we got a full day threading through Cairo's heavyweight hitters: the Giza Plateau's three pyramids, the Valley Temple of Khafre, and the sprawling Grand Egyptian Museum. It's a 7–8 hour sprint with your own Egyptologist guide, private car, and lunch thrown in. The vibe is controlled and scholarly — you're not herding with coach groups, and the guide actually has time to unpack the architecture and artifact stories. Best suited to history buffs who want depth without the cruise-ship chaos.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $114
Sedona Private Hiking and Yoga Experience
★ 5.0 (35)
🧖 Wellness & Spa
United States

Sedona Private Hiking and Yoga Experience

When Jake from our team ran this Sedona experience, he found a genuinely laid-back blend of hiking and yoga in one of Arizona's most visually arresting spots. You'll cover roughly 3 miles—mostly flat—through creek beds and up to overlooks where Cathedral Rock and Capitol Butte dominate the skyline. Wildlife (mule deer, raptors) shows up regularly. Midway or at the end, depending on season, your guide rolls out mats for a tailored 1-hour restorative yoga session on the ground. The whole thing runs about 3 hours and feels like a proper escape rather than a tick-box activity.

3 hoursfrom AUD $177
Asia in Queens Exploring NYC’s Largest and Most Diverse Chinatown
★ 5.0 (35)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United States

Asia in Queens Exploring NYC’s Largest and Most Diverse Chinatown

When Alex from our team did this 5.5-hour walk through Flushing, Queens, it became clear why locals call this the city's most dynamic neighbourhood. You're moving through a place that's genuinely cosmopolitan — Korean bakeries sit next to Vietnamese pho joints, which sit next to Hong Kong dim sum vendors, all humming with real foot traffic and multi-generational families. The tour threads food tasting with actual history: a 1694 Quaker meeting house stands a few blocks from a Daoist temple storefront. Alex's read was that the food matters more than the talking points, but the layered cultural geography makes the eating feel less like tourism and more like stumbling into how a neighbourhood actually works.

5h 30mfrom AUD $247
Private Small-Group Yellowstone Tour with Lunch
★ 5.0 (35)
🚌 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
Private Manatee Swim Tour
★ 5.0 (35)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Private Manatee Swim Tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team tried this private manatee swim tour, we got a close look at what these gentle giants actually do in their natural habitat. You're out on the water for three hours with a USCG-licensed captain and a trained dive professional — both qualified in manatee behaviour and rescue protocols. The tour operates in Florida's coastal springs where manatees congregate, particularly during cooler months. It's a slow-paced, respectful kind of experience: you're snorkelling in their space, not the other way around. Groups are small and private, which means less interference with the animals and more flexibility for your crew.

3 hoursfrom AUD $706
Polish Cultural Workshop with Pierogi Dinner - Appleton, WI
★ 5.0 (35)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United States

Polish Cultural Workshop with Pierogi Dinner - Appleton, WI

When Mia from our team joined this Polish cultural workshop in Appleton, Wisconsin, she got a crash course in modern Poland wrapped around a homemade pierogi dinner. Hosted by someone with direct Polish roots, the two-hour session kicks off with language basics, then moves through geography, climate, and the country's post-Cold War transformation. You'll hear about weddings, All Saints Day traditions, and the Solidarity movement—then eat what you've learned about. It's part classroom, part cultural deep-dive, part kitchen. Good for anyone curious about Poland or tracing their own heritage without the airfare.

2 hoursfrom AUD $78
Private Nashville to Memphis Graceland Day Trip up to 7 Guests
★ 5.0 (35)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Private Nashville to Memphis Graceland Day Trip up to 7 Guests

When Ben from our team ran this Nashville-to-Memphis day trip, it was a solid bit of road theatre. You get a private vehicle with up to six other travellers, a Tennessee-savvy guide, and a long but manageable haul between two music capitals. The drive itself is half the appeal — rolling countryside, proper chat, and the option to karaoke on the way if the mood takes. Once in Memphis, you're steered through Graceland and Sun Studio (tickets separate), then cut loose to hit Beale Street, the Civil Rights Museum, or watch the famous duck march at the Peabody. It's a full 12–14 hours door-to-door, but covers serious ground for anyone chasing American roots music and history.

12 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $1270
Huakai Iki - Little Hiking Adventure
★ 5.0 (35)
🌿 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
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