Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

Morocco

Agafay Desert Dinner with Camel Ride from Marrakech Sunset Tour

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked this Agafay Desert evening tour from Marrakech, he got the full package: camel ride at golden hour, dinner under stars in a Berber-style camp, and live music. It's a 5.5-hour loop that pulls you out of the medina chaos into actual desert—rocky scrub giving way to proper dunes as the light drops. The crowd's a mix of couples, small groups, and families; it hits a sweet spot between touristy and genuine. You'll ride, eat, listen to live Moroccan musicians, and make it back to your riad after dark.

Lagoon 39ft Private Catamaran 5hr - El Cielo Full Experience

When Ben from our team booked this private catamaran charter in Cozumel, we got the whole boat to ourselves for five hours — captain, crew, and all. It's a properly fitted 39ft setup where you sketch out the day's route with the skipper, hitting the best snorkelling spots and shallow reefs around the lagoon. The vibe is laid-back luxury: you're not herded into a group tour, meals come straight to you on deck, and there's a solid bar running the whole time. It's the kind of day where you can genuinely relax between swims.

5 hoursfrom AUD $3091

Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

★ 5.0 (479)

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $264

Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this Big Island loop, we packed a lot into six to seven hours: volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, and the coastal town of Hilo. The tour's run by a Native Hawaiian family operation, and it shows — the vans are genuinely clean, the guide knew the landscape and its stories, and the crew treat the day like they're showing mates around their own backyard rather than ticking boxes. You'll move between Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, lush coastal scenery, and ocean views with a mix of walkers and families. Lunch is on your own tab, but everything else—entry fees, water, umbrellas for the tropical showers—is sorted.

Half-Day Private Boating On Black Hurricane - Clearwater Beach

★ 5.0 (431)

Half-Day Private Boating On Black Hurricane - Clearwater Beach

When Noah from our team booked a half-day private charter on a 24-foot Hurricane Deck Boat out of Clearwater Beach, he got the kind of flexible, low-key boat day that works equally well for a family escape or a mate's birthday. The boat handles up to six passengers and cruises the local waterways and Gulf coastline — think dolphin spotting, sandy barrier islands, shelling runs, and swim stops. It's a four-hour outing that feels more like having a knowledgeable local captain steer you around than following a rigid itinerary, and the boat itself is genuinely comfortable for lounging.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1201

Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS & HIDDEN GEMS

★ 5.0 (422)

Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS & HIDDEN GEMS

Explore Hanoi on a vintage motorbike with a local guide over 4.5 hours, hitting landmarks and backstreet pockets most visitors miss. You'll weave through bustling markets, slip into neighbourhood cafes, peek into family homes, and taste egg coffee whilst getting a feel for daily Hanoian life. The tour blends well-known sights with the ordinary corners where the city's character actually lives—temples tucked between shophouses, school playgrounds, local food stalls.

4h 30mfrom AUD $81

Ubud Tour - Ubud Highlight - Private Tour All inclusive

★ 5.0 (412)

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $84

Bali · Indonesia

Ubud Tour - Ubud Highlight - Private Tour All inclusive

An eight to ten-hour private tour of Ubud's countryside and cultural landmarks, tailored to your pace. Your driver-guide takes you through emerald rice paddies, past ancient temples, and into the monkey forest sanctuary. You'll visit Tegenungan waterfall, walk among terraced fields at Tegal Lalang, and explore the intricate carved temples of Tirta Empul and Gunung Kawi Sebatu. Lunch, temple sarongs, and entrance fees are covered—you just show up with comfortable shoes and an open schedule.

★ 5.0 (358)

Greece

Milos oneiro-kleftiko west Milos

When Tom from our team sailed the west coast of Milos, we found ourselves on a proper intimate boat trip—small group, local skipper, no rushing. The boat hugs the dramatic volcanic cliffs and hidden coves that most visitors miss from shore. Our skipper broke down the geology and history as we went, pointing out why these rocks look the way they do and what happened here centuries back. Seven hours total, including the boat ride out, felt unhurried and gave real time to absorb the place. The Aegean light does something special on this stretch of coast, and you're close enough to notice it.

Costa Brava Tour: Easy Hike, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona

A nine-hour coastal exploration along the Camí Ronda, an ancient footpath hugging the cliffs of Costa Brava north of [Barcelona](/places/barcelona). You'll traverse pine-forested ridges with Mediterranean views, dip into turquoise coves for snorkelling and optional cliff jumps, then finish with tapas at a local restaurant. The route rolls gently—no technical climbing—and adapts seasonally, swapping water time for extra walking in cooler months.

9 hoursfrom AUD $142

First Day Must: Oahu Sunrise & Circle Island Adventure

★ 5.0 (312)

First Day Must: Oahu Sunrise & Circle Island Adventure

When Sarah from our BugBitten team tackled this early-start island loop, she caught Oahu before the crowds and traffic clogged the main roads. The tour swings you from a Windward coast sunrise around to the island's dramatic northern and western edges, stopping at the ornate Byodo-In Temple, cliff-top lookouts, and the famous Pipeline beach where surfers charge serious swell. You're in an air-conditioned minivan with a photographer-guide for ten hours of constant movement and views — the kind of sprawling first-day tour that actually works because the timing and route hit the sweet spots.

10 hoursfrom AUD $247

Ho Chi Minh/Saigon Zero Tourist Food Tour

★ 5.0 (308)

🍜 Food & Cooking

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $455

Ho Chi Minh/Saigon Zero Tourist Food Tour

A four-hour food tour through Ho Chi Minh City's backstreet neighbourhoods, hitting seven to eight dishes at locally-run spots that don't advertise online. Your guide navigates the city's quieter districts, taking you beyond the usual tourist circuits to places where Vietnamese locals actually eat. Expect bottled water, a self-guided city tour pass, and edited photos sent afterward.

VIP Cenotes Private Tour

When Charlie from our team ran this private cenote tour across the Riviera Maya, it felt like having a local unlock their favourite swimming holes just for us. Over six hours, we hit three distinct cenotes—from the snorkelling-rich Yal-Kú Lagoon to the jungle-ringed Xunaan Ha and the underground cathedral of Taak Bi Ha—moving at our own pace without the tour-group chaos. The region itself is lush limestone country dotted with freshwater sinkholes, and early starts meant we had the clearest water and quietest moments to ourselves before the day-trippers rolled in.

Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

A private 5–6 hour tour of Mt Fuji's surrounds led by a long-time English-speaking local. Travel by van and on foot through the volcanic landscape around Lakes Kawaguchiko and Saiko, exploring moss-draped forest trails, tucked-away shrines, and waterfalls. Your guide knows the quiet corners and lesser-trodden paths, moving at a pace that lets you absorb the detail: the texture of ancient lava rock, the mist rising off the water, the rhythm of the place rather than ticking boxes.

★ 5.0 (302)

Australia

Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour

Paddle out across Jervis Bay's crystalline waters on a five-hour morning expedition, exploring secluded beaches and coastal inlets from sea level. You'll navigate between stretches of pale sand while staying alert for seals, dolphins and seasonal whale migrations. The pace suits paddlers with moderate fitness; guides handle all safety kit and lead you through sheltered routes that reveal the bay's quieter corners.

5 hoursfrom AUD $145

Luxury Ninh Binh Full Day Tour From Hanoi (Trang An - Hoa Lu)

★ 5.0 (293)

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $281

Luxury Ninh Binh Full Day Tour From Hanoi (Trang An - Hoa Lu)

An 11-hour loop from Hanoi into Ninh Binh's heartland, this small-group tour (max 8 people) threads together cultural encounters, historical sites and landscape exploration. You'll pedal through rural villages and rice paddies on quality bikes, tour the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, boat the limestone-studded Tam Coc river, and spend time with a local household. A guide fluent in English shepherds the group throughout, with all transport and entrance fees sorted.

11 hoursfrom AUD $114

Full Day Private Luxor East & West Bank Tour With Egyptian Lunch

★ 5.0 (290)

🛕 Culture & History

Egypt

Full Day Private Luxor East & West Bank Tour With Egyptian Lunch

When Jake from our team ran this full-day private tour in Luxor, it ticked every box for seeing Egypt's heaviest hitters without fighting crowds. You get your own guide and air-con vehicle to hit Karnak and Luxor temples on the East Bank, then cross the Nile to tackle the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's mortuary temple on the West Bank. It's a solid 8–9 hour push through some of the world's most jaw-dropping ancient sites, with a proper Egyptian lunch thrown in. The private setup means no tour-group herding, just your crew and a knowledgeable local steering you through millennia of history.

Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

★ 5.0 (275)

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $385

Mexico

Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

When Sarah from our team ran this tour, she got the full Riviera Maya ticket in one hit: Tulum's ruins at sunrise with a private guide steering clear of the crowds, a cenote dip (choice of three), snorkelling alongside sea turtles at Akumal, and lunch at a proper jungle restaurant. The six-to-seven-hour loop covers serious ground in the region's key spots, delivered via private minivan with a dedicated guide who knows the area. It's the kind of day that packs genuine variety without feeling rushed.

All City Premium Private Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk in Lisbon

★ 5.0 (269)

All City Premium Private Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk in Lisbon

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this Lisbon tuk-tuk tour, she got a proper hit of the city's neighbourhoods in four hours—starting at Praça do Comércio, threading through Mouraria and Alfama's narrow lanes, catching Graça's hilltop views, then Chiado's bookshop-lined streets and the modern buzz of Pink Street before heading west to Príncipe Real's leafy squares and design boutiques. The final leg swings through Belém to see the Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, and Jerónimos Monastery, finishing with street art hotspots. It's a curated skip through Lisbon's character zones in a rattling three-wheeler—the guide drives and narrates, you sit back and soak in the flow.

Astronomy Tour in Cambara do Sul/RS

When Sarah from our BugBitten team did this astronomy tour in Cambara do Sul, she found herself staring up at roughly 6,000 visible stars—a proper shock after years of city skies where 30 is a win. The tour runs 4 hours through the Southern Hemisphere night, hunting constellations, planets, shooting stars, and the occasional satellite while the guide threads together real astrophysics and philosophy (yes, the Fermi Paradox gets an airing). You'll leave with a group photo taken against that star field, shot on proper kit and handed over as a digital file. It's weather-dependent and only runs during darker lunar phases, but on a clear night the sky here genuinely delivers.

4 hoursfrom AUD $98

Beijing to Xi'an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

★ 5.0 (260)

China

Beijing to Xi'an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

When Lily from our team took this Beijing-to-Xi'an bullet train day trip, we found it a solid option for travellers short on time but keen to tick the Terracotta Warriors off the list. You're collected from your Beijing hotel, whisked to the station, then it's a smooth ride to Xi'an on China's bullet train — all transfers and entry sorted. You get a few hours to walk the Warriors museum with a guide, grab a proper lunch (Biang Biang noodles), then train back to Beijing the same day. It's a packed 17 hours, but the logistics are genuinely hassle-free, and the Warriors themselves are as jaw-dropping as promised.

17 hoursfrom AUD $794

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour from Delhi with Meal

★ 5.0 (260)

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $84

India

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour from Delhi with Meal

When Alex from our BugBitten team booked this private tour from Delhi to Agra, we got a full day hitting the classics: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the smaller but equally intricate Itmad-ud-Daula (the 'diamond box' tomb). You're collected from your Delhi hotel or nearby areas and shuttled in a comfortable private car with a live guide for the full 11–12 hour loop. The Taj needs no introduction—seeing it across different times of day and angles makes the hype real—but the Fort and Baby Taj round out a proper Agra snapshot without the usual tourist herding.

Private guided American D-Day Tour from Bayeux

★ 5.0 (258)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Private guided American D-Day Tour from Bayeux

This eight-hour private guided tour traces the American experience across Normandy's D-Day landing sites. Starting with the airborne drop zones, you'll visit Utah and Omaha beaches, examine the German defensive positions at La Pointe du Hoc, and conclude at the American Cemetery overlooking the Channel. Your guide provides context at each stop, with breaks built in for photos and refreshment. Private transport means you move at your own pace without group delays.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $911

Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise and Walk Day Tour with Lunch

★ 5.0 (255)

Australia

Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise and Walk Day Tour with Lunch

Eight-hour day tour combining a 4-hour cruise around Maria Island with a 2-hour guided walk through the Darlington convict settlement. Departing from Triabunna (90 minutes south of Hobart), you'll spot seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos and migrating whales from the water, then explore UNESCO-listed ruins on foot. The vessel carries maximum 28 passengers, keeping groups intimate. Lunch, drinks and commentary from marine scientists are included. Shuttle buses run from central Hobart if needed.

8 hoursfrom AUD $295

★ 5.0 (253)

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $248

Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour

When Alex from our team booked this private tour of Terceira Island, we got the rare luxury of calling the shots on a volcanic island that doesn't get the usual tourist crush. Seven to nine hours exploring on your own schedule meant we could linger at the dramatic coastal cliffs, poke around the whitewashed villages, and actually talk to our local guide without rushing through a set itinerary. The minivan was air-conditioned (essential in summer), lunch and water were sorted, and hotel pickups meant no stress about logistics. It's the kind of tour that works because it bends to what you want to see, not the other way round.

VIETNAM BACKSTREET TOURS: Explore Bat Trang Ceramic Village By Minsk Motorcycle

★ 5.0 (251)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $84

VIETNAM BACKSTREET TOURS: Explore Bat Trang Ceramic Village By Minsk Motorcycle

Ride a Minsk motorcycle through Hanoi's Red River dyke to Bat Trang ceramic village, weaving past orchards and market gardens that feed the city. Your guide navigates narrow lanes where potters work in centuries-old workshops, then you'll shape your own bowl or cup before sharing lunch in a local home. This 4–5 hour loop gives genuine glimpses of village craft and domestic rhythms beyond the tourist belt.

PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon

★ 5.0 (250)

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $271

PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon

When Mia from our BugBitten team booked this private Sintra day tour from Lisbon, the main draw was skipping ticket queues at the main monuments. The tour runs 10–11 hours with a driver who drops you at each site, waits, then moves you on — no rushing, no fixed time limits per stop. Sintra's a misty, romantic hilltop town about 30km west of Lisbon, packed with palaces and a dramatic natural park. It's the kind of place that gets rammed with tour groups, so having your own wheels and a local guide who knows the rhythm makes a real difference. Solo travellers are welcome, and the whole vibe is flexible rather than regimented.

The BEST Private Amalfi Coast Vespa Tour

★ 5.0 (247)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

The BEST Private Amalfi Coast Vespa Tour

Ride a classic Vespa along Italy's most dramatic coastline with an authorised guide who knows every hairpin turn and hidden village. This 6.5-hour private tour traces the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) from Naples, weaving through Positano's pastel streets and stopping at the Furore Fjord's clifftop viewpoint. You'll visit Amalfi's cathedral square, sample local limoncello and lemon cake, and hear stories about the region's craftspeople and traditions. Your guide handles navigation while you take in the sea views and stops for photos.

Cooking Class by Samui Native Instructor Geng and O Family

Learn to cook authentic Thai dishes at the home kitchen of Geng and O, lifelong Koh Samui residents. You'll start with a trip to the local market to source ingredients, then spend four hours preparing and eating lunch together. Everything uses fresh stock—coconut milk is grated by hand from whole coconuts. The open-air kitchen stays cool with fans, and the family welcomes children with a play area and colouring books.

Tulum: Leopard 51′ Yacht with Gourmet Dining & Water Toys

When Tom from our team booked the Leopard 51′, we found ourselves on a sleek private yacht anchored in turquoise Caribbean waters off Tulum. The 4-hour experience trades the crowded beach scene for a floating kitchen and bar, where the onboard chef plates up proper food while you float between snorkelling runs and paddleboard sessions. It's a solid play if you want the sea without the sand, though the experience leans firmly toward couples and small groups after their Tulum time rather than first-time visitors.

4 hoursfrom AUD $4426

Private Full-Day Cruise in Rhodes with Lunch and Drinks

★ 5.0 (237)

Greece

Private Full-Day Cruise in Rhodes with Lunch and Drinks

When Sarah from our team took this private cruise along Rhodes' eastern coast, we found it ticks the box for a laid-back full day on the water. The boat caps out at 14 passengers, so it never feels crowded, and the itinerary is straightforward: three swimming and snorkelling stops, a proper lunch, and cold drinks throughout. The pace is genuinely relaxed — there's no rushing between points, and you get proper time in the water at each spot. It's the kind of tour that works equally well if you're after a chill float or want to actually explore the underwater bits. The eastern side of the island has a gentler vibe than the busier western beaches, which suits the whole ethos of the day.

6h 30mfrom AUD $1196

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour

★ 5.0 (233)

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $113

China

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour

When Tom from our team did the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, we found ourselves on a genuinely quieter stretch of this UNESCO World Heritage marvel—a proper alternative to the packed Badaling crowds. The private tour meant our own transport from Beijing's chaos straight to the wall itself, with an English-speaking guide shepherding us through the restored Ming-era fortifications. The section stretches across dramatic ridgelines with watchtowers and crenellations intact enough to feel historically solid rather than tourist-park reconstructed. At 5–8 hours depending on how much walking you're up for, it's a full morning or afternoon that leaves room to breathe and actually look at the thing.

Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian museum " GEM "

★ 5.0 (233)

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $232

Egypt

Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian museum " GEM "

When Noah from our team ran this 8–9 hour tour, we hit the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in one push—Egypt's heavyweight hitters back-to-back. The guide (a trained Egyptologist) handled the logistics and historical nitty-grit while Noah worked the camera angles; you get a proper photo album out of it, which beats most tours. The whole thing runs private—your own air-con van, no herding through crowds. Cairo's chaos recedes once you're out at the plateau, and the museum itself is slick and modern, a sharp contrast to the ancient stone. It's a solid day if you want both the iconic views and the artefacts without messing about.

Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van pass, Da Nang, My Son sightseeing stops

★ 5.0 (229)

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $77

Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van pass, Da Nang, My Son sightseeing stops

A leisurely five to seven hour drive from Hue to Hoi An with an English-speaking driver, breaking the journey across the dramatic Hai Van Pass. You'll stop at Lang Co Bay's turquoise waters, the reflective calm of Lap An Lagoon, panoramic mountain vistas, and Da Nang's Marble Mountains where centuries-old limestone carving traditions still line the roadsides. Hotel pickups and dropoffs included, with air conditioning and refreshments for the ride.

Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles

★ 5.0 (228)

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $461

Mexico

Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles

When Sarah from our team ran this private tour, she hit three major Riviera Maya drawcards in one half-day: the clifftop Mayan ruins at Tulum, a cenote dip, and snorkelling with sea turtles in Akumal. The operator times the Tulum visit for 8 am opening to dodge the worst crowds, then moves through the cenote and turtle spots at a steady pace. It's a packed itinerary across 5–7 hours, depending on how long you linger. The Quintana Roo coast is warm, touristy, and well-trodden—but this setup lets you cover serious ground without joining the queue mobs that pile in by mid-morning.

Sintra Private Tour with All Tickets Included

★ 5.0 (225)

6 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $399

Sintra Private Tour with All Tickets Included

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this private tour, he skipped the queues altogether—all tickets were sorted before arrival. You get a dedicated guide, a car to yourself, and eight hours to explore Sintra at whatever pace suits you. The town itself feels like someone's romanticised fever dream: hilltop palaces, misty forests, winding streets that don't follow logic. It's touristy but not crushingly so if you're moving independently. The real win here is ducking the coach groups and having someone knowledgeable explain what you're actually looking at inside each monument.

Northern Lights Adventure

When Em from our team booked this Northern Lights chase out of Tromsø, we knew we were in for a proper Arctic hunt. A small group (max 8) climbs into a heated Mercedes van with a guide who's already sussed out the night's best viewing spot based on weather and conditions. You're driven into the Norwegian backcountry, bundled in thermal gear, and parked by a fire with hot drinks, snacks, and grilled pølse. If the Aurora shows, the guides photograph you under it; if not, you still get a timelapse video of the night sky. The whole thing runs 6–10 hours depending on conditions and how long you want to wait.

Sailing trip to the Top Coasts of Crete, Daily/Multi-day

★ 5.0 (221)

Greece

Sailing trip to the Top Coasts of Crete, Daily/Multi-day

When Sarah from our team sailed out of southern Crete, we had the water largely to ourselves — a genuine rarity along these coasts. The 7-hour trip visits Loutro village, Marmara beach, Sweet Water beach, and Saint Paul bay, anchoring in spots most day-trippers miss. You're on a proper sailing yacht, not a crowded catamaran, so it feels intimate without feeling rushed. The crew keeps snacks flowing, there's plenty of shade on deck, and they build in multiple swimming stops where the water is genuinely turquoise and calm.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1638

Voted #1 on Maui. VIP, Private Road to Hana backstage pass tour

★ 5.0 (217)

Voted #1 on Maui. VIP, Private Road to Hana backstage pass tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran the Road to Hana tour on Maui, it lived up to the hype — eight hours of genuine connection with a guide who knew the place inside out and actually cared whether you had a good time. You're not shuffling through crowds at lookouts or sitting in queues; instead, you're getting steered to pockets of the island most visitors miss, with stops for swimming holes, local fruit tastings, and the kind of conversation that makes a tour feel less like a service and more like a mate showing you around. The vibe here is loose — guides encourage you to try things you might normally skip, like jumping off a waterfall or tasting something you've never heard of.

Telluride Via Ferrata - Private Trip

When Mia from our BugBitten team tackled the Telluride Via Ferrata, she got the full exposed-rock experience—five hours clipped to steel cables traversing 600-foot rock faces across the San Juan Mountains. It's a high-altitude alpine scramble that demands proper fitness and a head for heights, but the payoff is staggering: unobstructed views of Bridal Veil Falls (Colorado's tallest free-fall waterfall), the town sprawled below, and jagged peaks in every direction. This is a private affair, just you and a guide on narrow ledges where the wires and bolts are doing the heavy lifting.

5 hoursfrom AUD $777

★ 5.0 (214)