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Private Jupiter Island Guided Paddle Boarding Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Private Jupiter Island Guided Paddle Boarding Tour

When Tom from our team paddled out on the Indian River Lagoon with a master naturalist guide, he found himself gliding past mangroves and waterfront estates on a 90-minute tour that actually delivers on wildlife spotting. The lagoon here is sheltered and tidal — meaning your experience shifts with the water levels, but that's part of the appeal. Depending on when you go, you might see manatees, sea turtles, and starfish. It's a solid half-day for anyone keen to get on a board and see what the water's actually home to, rather than just paddling in circles.

1h 30mfrom AUD $120
Bourbon and Whiskey History Tour in St Augustine
★ 5.0 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United States

Bourbon and Whiskey History Tour in St Augustine

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this bourbon tour in St. Augustine, we started with a behind-the-scenes look at the city's distillery, then hit the brick streets for a walking leg that threaded history and whiskey together. Over three and a half hours, we sampled bourbon straight from the barrel, worked through guided tastings at the distillery, and stopped at two local spots for whiskey flights paired with food. St. Augustine's got that old-world charm—cobblestones, colonial architecture, tourists and locals mixing—and this tour slots you into the middle of its spirits scene without the usual tourist-trap feel.

3h 30mfrom AUD $295
Private Lower Loop Tour of Yellowstone National Park
★ 5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Private Lower Loop Tour of Yellowstone National Park

When Em from our team ran the Private Lower Loop Tour through Yellowstone, we spent a full day in one of America's most iconic parks without the usual crowds. This customised drive covers the park's most accessible stretch—geysers, hot springs, wildlife hotspots—all from a heated 4WD Suburban with a qualified guide who knows where to look and when. The Lower Loop circuit works for mixed-fitness groups; you stop often, walk short stretches between viewpoints, and the guide adjusts pace to suit. It's a solid 10–12 hours door-to-door from your Bozeman or West Yellowstone hotel, and the outfit handles everything from infant car seats to mobility concerns to dietary requests with genuine care.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $636
O'Hare Airport Transfer to Chicago, Curbside - Luxury SUV
★ 5.0 (21)
✈️ Transfers
United States

O'Hare Airport Transfer to Chicago, Curbside - Luxury SUV

When Charlie from our team caught a ride from O'Hare into Chicago, we booked a private SUV transfer with a local outfit that's been running airport pickups for over 16 years. You get a uniformed, background-checked driver who meets you curbside after baggage claim—no hunting for taxis or waiting in shuttle queues. The vehicle's clean, modern, and tracked the whole way. It's straightforward: you arrive, get a text with driver details, walk out, and get driven to your Chicago destination without faffing about. Works for solo travellers, families, business types, anyone really.

from AUD $226
Famous Hollywood Sign Electric Mountain Bike Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Famous Hollywood Sign Electric Mountain Bike Tour

When Sarah from our team took this Hollywood Hills e-bike tour, it felt less like a workout and more like gliding through the city's most famous backdrop. You get fitted onto a proper Specialized eBike with full suspension, then spend two hours pedalling (with electric assist doing the heavy lifting) through scenic scrub and ridgelines above LA. The route swings past Lake Hollywood Park and deposits you near the Hollywood Sign itself—the actual structure looming above your handlebars. It's a slick operation: good bikes, a guide keeping pace, bottled water thrown in. The payoff is riding above that iconic white letters view and soaking in ocean-to-city panoramas without needing legs of steel.

2 hoursfrom AUD $182
Date Night LED Glow Clear Kayak or Paddleboard & Champagne
★ 5.0 (21)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Date Night LED Glow Clear Kayak or Paddleboard & Champagne

When Jake from our team tried this Orlando date night, we paddled out on Lake Ivanhoe in a clear-bottomed kayak with LED lighting glowing beneath us — think floating in liquid neon. The lake sits just north of downtown, so the city skyline reflected across the water as we sipped complimentary sparkling wine. No current, no boat traffic, no alligators means you can actually relax instead of white-knuckling it. The whole thing runs about two hours and feels less like a standard tour and more like someone handed you a quiet corner of the city after dark.

2 hoursfrom AUD $113
Private Northern Lights Photography Tour in Fairbanks, Alaska
★ 5.0 (21)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Private Northern Lights Photography Tour in Fairbanks, Alaska

When Mia from our BugBitten team chased the Northern Lights around Fairbanks, she got a masterclass in aurora photography with just one other guest in tow. This is a proper small-group affair — max two people per night — so you're not jostling for position with twenty other tourists. You'll spend 6 to 8 hours being driven to remote spots outside the city's light pollution, learning how to actually capture what's dancing overhead rather than just pointing and hoping. The guide walks you through the science of auroras and gives you real photography pointers whether you're using a smartphone or a serious camera. Fairbanks sits in Alaska's interior, and winter nights here are long, dark, and genuinely cold — it's the kind of place built for this.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $600
Chicago ↔ Midway Airport, Top Rated Private Sedan Transfer
★ 5.0 (21)
✈️ Transfers
United States

Chicago ↔ Midway Airport, Top Rated Private Sedan Transfer

When Mia from our team booked this private sedan transfer between Chicago downtown and Midway Airport, she got a straightforward, no-fuss ride in a newer vehicle with a licensed driver. It's the kind of service that shines when you've got luggage, are running on travel fatigue, or just can't be bothered with shuttle queues and taxi gambles. The cars are properly insured, drivers know the routes, and the whole thing runs quietly in the background — which is exactly what you want at an airport transfer.

from AUD $188
Eastside Bike & Brew Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Eastside Bike & Brew Tour

When Tom from our team pedalled the Eastside Bike & Brew Tour, we found a genuinely smart way to see Nashville's creative neighbourhood without the Broadway tourist grind. The route strings together East Nashville's best bits — murals, greenways, dive bars, rooftop patios, and proper BBQ joints — via e-bikes that do the heavy lifting on hills. Our guide knew the neighbourhood inside out, spinning yarns about how artists and small businesses transformed these streets. Two-and-a-half hours felt generous; we weren't rushed between stops, and the mix of riding and lingering worked well.

2h 30mfrom AUD $92
Sand Hollow ATV Tour Private up to 4 people per vehicle
★ 5.0 (21)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Sand Hollow ATV Tour Private up to 4 people per vehicle

When Tom from our team took the Sand Hollow ATV tour out near St. George, Utah, we got behind the wheel of a brand-new Can-Am Turbo UTV and carved through some genuinely stunning red-rock country. It's a 3-hour private experience — your group gets your own vehicle (up to four per UTV), and you're the one driving. The outfit moves between Sand Hollow State Park's key spots: the Top of the World dunes, Glitter Mountain, the old Flintstones-style house, and the reservoir. The landscape here shifts between soft sand, harder-packed dirt, and views that stretch for miles. It's less about guided storytelling and more about the pure thrill of handling a proper machine in remarkable terrain.

3 hoursfrom AUD $3102
Super Raft - Private Charter Maui 3 Hour Snorkel to Coral Gardens or Molokini
★ 5.0 (21)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Super Raft - Private Charter Maui 3 Hour Snorkel to Coral Gardens or Molokini

When Jake from our BugBitten team took the Super Raft out on Maui, we were after speed and fewer crowds—and that's what this 60-footer delivers. It's a sleek, modern vessel that skims over the water and gets you to the reef faster than traditional boats, meaning more time actually snorkelling and less time in transit. You're heading to either Coral Gardens or [Molokini Crater](/places/molokini-crater) depending on conditions, with a real shot at spotting green sea turtles and spinner dolphins. The raft seats up to 25 guests (though private charter lets you control the group), has smooth suspension, onboard amenities, and a seasoned crew. Three hours total, and you get snorkel gear and refreshments included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $4049
Full Day Private Bourbon Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United States

Full Day Private Bourbon Tour

When Jake from our team booked this private bourbon tour through Kentucky, he got the full VIP treatment—custom stops at distilleries like Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve, tastings led by actual master distillers, and the kind of behind-the-scenes access you don't get on group outings. It's an 8–9 hour day through proper bourbon country, all rolling hills and historic brick buildings, with a driver who knows where to go and what to pour. Ideal if you want to skip the tourist crush and actually talk bourbon with someone who makes it.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1236
Private Day Cruise: Explore Cape Coral, Sanibel and Fort Myers
★ 5.0 (21)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Private Day Cruise: Explore Cape Coral, Sanibel and Fort Myers

When Charlie from our team booked this private day cruise out of Cape Coral, we got a licensed captain, a decent-sized boat, and a flexible itinerary across Southwest Florida's waterways. The tour pivots around cruising the canal-lined Yacht Club area (where the big houses are), an optional lunch stop at a waterfront spot, and then heading toward either Sanibel Lighthouse or Fort Myers Beach for a Gulf swim. Water, life jackets and fuel are sorted; the whole thing runs 2–6 hours depending on what you book. It's low-key and family-friendly, with decent odds of spotting dolphins or manatees if you're patient.

2 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $417
2 Hour Chesapeake Day Sail on Catamaran Epiphany
★ 5.0 (21)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

2 Hour Chesapeake Day Sail on Catamaran Epiphany

When Alex from our team sailed the Epiphany out of St. Michaels, Maryland, we found a genuinely comfortable way to spend two hours on the Chesapeake Bay. This modern catamaran trades cramped benches for proper cushioned seating, beanbags, and actual legroom—something we appreciated immediately. The boat glides past the historic Hooper Strait Lighthouse and gives you a proper look at the bay's wildlife and shoreline without the rush. It's the kind of sail that feels leisurely rather than rushed, pitched at travellers who want scenery and comfort over an intense sailing lesson.

2 hoursfrom AUD $346
Half Day Private Walk Wade Guided Fly Fishing Jackson Hole
★ 5.0 (21)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Half Day Private Walk Wade Guided Fly Fishing Jackson Hole

When Noah from our team booked this half-day wade in Jackson Hole, he found himself alone in the river with a guide and a fly rod—exactly the kind of focused fishing experience you don't often get on commercial trips. The walk-wade format means you're moving through the water rather than sitting in a boat, covering ground and reading the stream as you go. It's set up for all skill levels, from people who've never cast before to seasoned anglers chasing that one perfect trout. Four hours is tight but genuine, and the Wyoming landscape—big sky, cold water, mountains close—gives every moment weight.

4 hoursfrom AUD $579
Yellowstone Nat'l Park Full Day Tour From Cody, WY
★ 5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Yellowstone Nat'l Park Full Day Tour From Cody, WY

When Sarah from our team ran this full-day Yellowstone tour from Cody, she got the classic hit-list treatment: Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring's impossible blues, the thundering waterfalls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and a solid swing through geysers, hot springs, and mudpots. The guide does the driving and narrating, pivoting the day's route based on weather, road conditions, and what you're keen to see. It's ten to twelve hours of scenic roads, boardwalk strolls, and wildlife spotting with decent optics—the kind of day that covers a lot of ground because there's a lot of ground to cover.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $388
Private 3 Hour Highlights Tour Washington DC for up to 10 Guests
★ 5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Private 3 Hour Highlights Tour Washington DC for up to 10 Guests

When Sarah from our BugBitten team ran this private DC tour, she got the National Mall hits—Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Jr. and Jefferson memorials, plus the Vietnam Veterans and WWII memorials—all in three hours with a dedicated guide. It's a solid sweep of DC's heavy-hitter landmarks packed into one air-conditioned loop, ideal if you've got a small group (up to 10) and want someone else doing the navigation. The guide handles the history; you handle the photos. Hotel pickup and drop-off means no mucking about with logistics.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $671
Delicious Pizza & Ice Cream Tour of Richmond
★ 5.0 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United States

Delicious Pizza & Ice Cream Tour of Richmond

When Sarah from our team ran this Richmond pizza-and-gelato crawl, we piled onto a 14-seat bus and hit six stops in three-and-a-half hours—three pizzerias, three ice cream joints, all moving at a clip. The operator cherry-picks spots that care about their craft: naturally fermented doughs, award-winning scoops, and styles that genuinely differ from one another. You're eating proper food, not just tasting menus. It's a tight afternoon in a mid-sized American city, and you'll finish stuffed.

3h 30mfrom AUD $133
Private Transfer from San Francisco Airport to Napa Valley + GGB
★ 5.0 (21)
✈️ Transfers
United States

Private Transfer from San Francisco Airport to Napa Valley + GGB

When Mia from our BugBitten team booked this private transfer from San Francisco Airport to Napa Valley, she got a straightforward ride with a scenic Golden Gate Bridge detour thrown in. It's a small-group setup (max 4 passengers) that beats the standard shuttle grind — you're not stopping at every hotel, and the driver knows the Bay Area well enough to time the GGB photo stop without eating into your Napa arrival. Two hours door-to-door, no faffing. Good if you're arriving with a couple of mates or family and want to skip BART queues.

2 hoursfrom AUD $634
Gluten Free Walking Tour of Central Park NYC
★ 5.0 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United States

Gluten Free Walking Tour of Central Park NYC

When Lily from our BugBitten team did this gluten-free walking tour of Central Park, we got a proper sense of how New York caters to coeliac and gluten-free diets. You'll start with breakfast at a dedicated gluten-free patisserie, then spend three and a half hours walking through the park's landmarks while stopping at spots that actually know how to handle gluten-free prep. It's part food tour, part park sightseeing—and the guide wraps up with a rundown of other reliable spots around the city worth visiting. Straightforward pitch: if you're managing coeliac disease or a strict gluten-free diet and want someone who gets the detail, this hits the mark.

3h 30mfrom AUD $213
A Day in Tremé: Creole Classics and Local Stories
★ 5.0 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United States

A Day in Tremé: Creole Classics and Local Stories

When Tom from our BugBitten team tried this five-hour food tour, he went in expecting a string of tasting stops and came out with a clearer picture of Tremé, one of the oldest Black neighbourhoods in the United States. The tour is built around Creole cooking, with a tasting menu at about six locations, and it steers well away from the busiest streets to the spots most visitors walk past without a second look. Local stories run through the day, linking each bite to the families and communities behind it. The itinerary can be tailored to include a meeting with a Black Masking Indian or a conversation with a Voodoo priestess, which adds a cultural layer that goes well beyond what's on the plate. Groups are kept small, so questions get real answers rather than being lost in a crowd. Drinks, alcoholic or not, are part of the plan depending on how your itinerary takes shape. It's a sociable, relaxed way to spend a long afternoon in New Orleans, and Tom left with a full stomach and a list of places to go back to.

5 hoursfrom AUD $264
5-Star Rated Sequoia Winter Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

5-Star Rated Sequoia Winter Tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team did this winter tour, we rolled through Sequoia and Kings Canyon in a heated four-wheel-drive SUV with a former park ranger at the wheel—and honestly, that made all the difference. The focus is the General Grant Tree, the second-largest tree on Earth, blanketed in snow and quiet in a way that's hard to find elsewhere. It's a solid four-hour private experience pitched at couples and small groups who want the scenery without the usual park crowds. Winter transforms these groves into something genuinely still and contemplative.

4 hoursfrom AUD $493
Private Tour through the Wasatch Back & Alpine Loop
★ 5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Private Tour through the Wasatch Back & Alpine Loop

When Jake from our team took this private loop through Utah's Wasatch Mountains, we wound through Park City, dropped into the pastoral Heber Valley, and cruised past Deer Creek Reservoir with the peaks as a backdrop. The highlight push—if summer weather cooperates—is the Alpine Loop drive through the Uinta National Forest, where quaking aspens line the winding road before you descend American Fork Canyon back toward Salt Lake City. At 2–4 hours depending on stops, it's a solid half-day that trades hiking boots for car seats and lets you see serious scenery without leaving the vehicle.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $393
Guided tours in southern Utahs slot canyons, Indian ruins, and national parks.
★ 5.0 (21)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Guided tours in southern Utahs slot canyons, Indian ruins, and national parks.

When Noah from our team took this 3-hour slot canyon tour in southern Utah, we bounced across coral pink sand dunes in a Rubicon Jeep to reach some genuinely striking red sandstone formations. The guide talked us through centuries of Indigenous and pioneer history as we navigated into the backcountry—the kind of terrain you don't see from the main roads. It's a solid half-day option if you're keen on geology, a bit of rough driving, and stories tied to the landscape. Groups of any size can join, though the Jeep bouncing does have its limits.

3 hoursfrom AUD $181
Los Angeles Private Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Los Angeles Private Tour

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked this private Los Angeles tour, we got a customised 3–4 hour run through the city tailored to what actually interested us rather than a generic circuit. You're in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who knows their way around LA's neighbourhoods and culture. The whole thing hinges on picking a route that fits your vibe—whether that's Hollywood history, beachside stretches, or local hotspots—so it's less about ticking boxes and more about getting a feel for how the city actually works. Good for smaller groups or families after something a bit more flexible than the standard tour-bus experience.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $516
Christmas Lights Wonderland St. Pete Golf Cart Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Christmas Lights Wonderland St. Pete Golf Cart Tour

When Alex from our team did the Christmas Lights Wonderland Golf Cart Tour in St. Pete, it was a slick way to see the city's festive setup without walking your feet off. You're cruising through Downtown in a street-legal golf cart—customised with holiday lights and music—hitting the main strips: Beach Drive, Vinoy Park, Museum Row, Snell Isle, and the pier. The guide's a licensed local who'll chat about the area while you snap photos at stops around North Straub and Northshore parks. It's tight groups (max 7 people), so you get genuine attention rather than being herded with 40 others. Runs about 90 minutes to 2 hours.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $69
Temecula Private Hot Air Balloon Flight for up to 4 People
★ 5.0 (21)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Temecula Private Hot Air Balloon Flight for up to 4 People

When Em from our team booked a private hot air balloon flight with Cielo Balloons near Temecula, we got the whole basket to ourselves — just the four of us drifting over California wine country at dawn. It's a proper luxury experience: you're not crammed in with strangers, there's no jostling for the best views, and the landscape below shifts from vineyards to rolling hills as the sun climbs. The whole thing runs about four hours from pickup to landing, and it feels like a celebration stripped of the usual tour-group rush.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1723
Colorado River Blast: Adrenaline RZR Tour + Ghost Town + Lunch
★ 5.0 (21)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Colorado River Blast: Adrenaline RZR Tour + Ghost Town + Lunch

When Sarah from our team did this Las Vegas desert run, it ticked a lot of boxes in five-and-a-half hours. You start with a walk through an actual 1861 ghost town—dusty buildings, old mining gear, the real deal—then strap into either a 2-seater or 4-seater RZR for a proper off-road thrash through Eldorado Canyon toward the Colorado River. The terrain's rugged, the views open up, and you'll spot wildlife if you're lucky. No driving experience needed; guides walk you through it. Finishes with lunch and river views, plus you get the photos and footage to prove it happened.

5h 30mfrom AUD $1057
Guardian Angels of St. Augustine Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🛕 Culture & History
United States

Guardian Angels of St. Augustine Walking Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team walked this St. Augustine tour, she found herself in a genuinely different kind of history lesson — one filtered through guardian angel lore and paranormal threads woven into the city's 455-year story. The guide steers you through the Ancient City hitting sites tied to battles, epidemics, pirate raids, and tales of divine intervention. It's a 75-minute walk that blends historical fact with folklore, and honestly, it works better than you'd expect. The vibe is curious rather than spooky, and you leave with an angel card 'blessing' in hand. St. Augustine itself is compact and walkable, dotted with colonial architecture and filled with the kind of tourists who are here for the history and the weird.

1h 15mfrom AUD $38
Ghosts of Old City Philadelphia
★ 5.0 (21)
🛕 Culture & History
United States

Ghosts of Old City Philadelphia

When Charlie from our team ran this two-hour evening walk through Philadelphia's Old City, we got the full gothic treatment: dark histories of yellow fever outbreaks, fatal duels, and gruesome accidents layered onto cobblestone streets that actually have the bones to back them up. The guide—APT-certified, which matters—threads together the grim bits with local lore, painting a neighbourhood that feels genuinely eerie after sunset. It's the kind of tour that works best if you're after stories with teeth rather than Instagram moments.

2 hoursfrom AUD $49
Beginner's Glass Blowing Lessons in Portland, Oregon
★ 5.0 (21)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Beginner's Glass Blowing Lessons in Portland, Oregon

When Jake from our BugBitten team tried this beginner's glass blowing class in Portland, he spent three hours in a proper flameworking studio learning borosilicate glass techniques. Unlike the heavy traditional glass blowing you might picture, this is more intimate and hands-on — you work at a table-mounted torch, melting and shaping your own pieces with one-on-one guidance. The studio atmosphere is focused and quiet, a nice contrast to the busier Portland scene outside. Each student gets their own torch and completes several finished pieces to take home, so you leave with tangible proof you actually did this.

3 hoursfrom AUD $212
1670 Tours: Private Walking Tours of Charleston, SC
★ 5.0 (21)
🛕 Culture & History
United States

1670 Tours: Private Walking Tours of Charleston, SC

When Tom from our team booked a private walking tour with 1670 Tours, we got two hours threading through Charleston's historic district with a licensed local guide steering the whole thing. The city sprawls across peninsulas with moss-draped oaks, antebellum homes, and enough layers of war and architecture to keep a guide talking for days. This isn't a cattle-herd situation—it's just you, your guide, and whatever pace you set. Suits families, couples, or corporate types after something more intimate than the standard group shuffle.

2 hoursfrom AUD $177
Brunch on Mississippi Food Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United States

Brunch on Mississippi Food Tour

When Ben from our team ran this brunch tour through Portland's Mississippi district, we clocked up less than a kilometre of easy walking while hitting six food stops. It's a neighbourhood that's had a proper refresh in recent years but hasn't lost its character — vintage Victorians, old brick buildings, live music venues, and indie shops mix in alongside a solid lineup of cafés and restaurants. The guide's a Portland local who knows the area inside out, and you'll genuinely leave stuffed. Three hours, all ages welcome, and pitched as the sort of thing families can actually do without the kids melting down.

3 hoursfrom AUD $168
NYC Beginner Private Birdwatching Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

NYC Beginner Private Birdwatching Tour

When Ben from our team did this Central Park birdwatching tour, it was a refreshing reminder that you don't need to trek into the backcountry to spot wildlife in the US. This two-hour walk through NYC's most famous park focuses on common birds—sparrows, blue jays, cardinals—and the basics of actually seeing them: what to listen for, how to move, how to use apps like Merlin. Ben's a bird content creator, so expect quirky facts and stories rather than dry field-guide stuff. The tour hits hidden corners of the park and even swings by Belvedere Castle. It's pitched at complete beginners, but works for anyone who wants to slow down and pay attention to birds.

2 hoursfrom AUD $78
Private Malibu Waterfall Hike & Pacific Coast Drive
★ 5.0 (20)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Private Malibu Waterfall Hike & Pacific Coast Drive

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this private Malibu tour, it split cleanly into two halves: a scenic Pacific Coast Highway cruise with a stop at the famous Malibu Sign, then a proper hike into the Santa Monica Mountains foothills to a 150-foot waterfall. You're picked up from anywhere in LA, driven in an air-conditioned vehicle, and guided down a stream-fed canyon with a few creek crossings before reaching the main waterfall. It's five hours total, mixing easy cruising with moderate hiking, and caters mostly to travellers wanting a polished, private experience rather than a group scramble.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1149
Kohola Whale Watching Excursion
★ 5.0 (20)
🐠 Water Activities
United States

Kohola Whale Watching Excursion

When Charlie from our team booked onto Kohola's whale watching run, we knew the 3-hour excursion would be tight but focused. You're out on the water with a maximum of 6 passengers hunting humpbacks during their Hawaiian visits, getting expert commentary from the crew and—if you're lucky—catching their underwater songs through a hydrophone. It's a deliberate step away from the cattle-boat experience, though the intimacy comes with some real physical requirements worth reading carefully before you book.

3 hoursfrom AUD $231
Portland Scenic Flight by Envi Adventures
★ 5.0 (20)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United States

Portland Scenic Flight by Envi Adventures

When Sarah from our team booked this scenic flight with Envi Adventures, we got a proper bird's-eye view of Portland — the kind of thing you'd struggle to do any other way. The 40-minute loop takes you over the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, past downtown's bridges and high-rises, and if the clouds cooperate, Mt. Hood sits in the distance snow-capped and dramatic. It's a small-plane operation (not helicopter), so you're in a proper aircraft with a handful of other passengers, leaving from a modest airfield on Portland's edge. Weather dependent, naturally, but on a clear day this delivers the goods for anyone keen to see how the city and rivers all fit together from above.

40 minfrom AUD $318
Appalachian Waterfalls Hike
★ 5.0 (20)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Appalachian Waterfalls Hike

When Em from our team tackled this four-hour hike in the Great Smoky Mountains, we got the full picture: cascading waterfalls, crumbling relics from the logging era, and a real chance at spotting black bears, deer, or wild turkeys if the timing's right. The guide kept things lively with stories about both the forest ecosystem and the settlers who carved a life out of these ridges. It's proper hill country—steep sections, rocky underfoot, and the kind of hike that demands decent fitness and lungs to match.

4 hoursfrom AUD $325
Private North Shore Tour with Waimea Waterfall/Botanical Garden
★ 5.0 (20)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United States

Private North Shore Tour with Waimea Waterfall/Botanical Garden

When Sarah from our team ran this North Shore private tour, it centred on Waimea Valley—a lush tropical garden with a proper waterfall at the end. The 8-hour outing skips the typical island loop and plants you firmly on one side of Oahu, which means less windscreen time and more space to breathe. You walk a gentle 1.6 kilometres through native plants (the guide fills you in on their uses and cultural weight), then cool off in the falls if the water's behaving. It's the kind of tour that feels personal without the pressure—your group, your pace, no circus.

8 hoursfrom AUD $247
Oahu Custom Private Circle Island and Mini Circle Island Tours
★ 5.0 (20)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United States

Oahu Custom Private Circle Island and Mini Circle Island Tours

When Alex from our team booked this private circle-island tour, we got a genuine taste of what makes Oahu tick without the minibus crowds. You can pick a half-day sprint around the South Shore—perfect if you're time-pressed—or go the full day to cover both North and South, looping past the Ko'olau ranges and stopping at hidden beaches, local restaurants, and proper shopping strips as your driver navigates. It's flexible: request stops and drop-off spots at checkout, and the live commentary keeps you clued into what you're actually seeing rather than just driving past.

6 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $987
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