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★ 5.0 (27)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Indonesia

Volcano Jeep Adventure and Ubud Tour

Tackle Bali's volcanic landscape in a custom 4WD jeep, navigating black sand slopes and lava fields around the 1,717m Mount Batur. After exploring the crater's edge and catching views across the caldera lake, you'll lunch with the volcano as your backdrop, then visit Tirta Empul temple for its sacred spring pools, UNESCO-listed [Tegalalang rice terraces](/places/tegalalang-rice-terraces) to see traditional subak irrigation at work, and finish with a jungle swing above Ubud's canopy before heading to an herb garden. Ten hours total, including hotel transfers.

10 hoursfrom AUD $121

Alton to Chawton Walking Tour in the Footsteps of Jane Austen

★ 5.0 (27)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Alton to Chawton Walking Tour in the Footsteps of Jane Austen

When Mia from our BugBitten team did this walking tour, she traced Jane Austen's connection to two villages in East Hampshire—Alton and Chawton—guided by an Italian who's lived in the area for years and built a following sharing village life online. It's a 2.5-hour amble (about 2.5 km) through genuine English countryside, mixing literary history with the rhythms of a real working community. The guide weaves in local knowledge and personal anecdotes, painting a picture of what it's actually like to settle in a village like Chawton, not just visit it as a tourist. Solid day trip from London if Austen or rural England appeals.

Quad Bike Ubud With Tunnel, Waterfall and Bali Rafting Adventure

Tear through Bali's backcountry on a quad bike, threading through tunnels and stopping at a refreshing waterfall, then swap your bike for a raft and tackle the Ayung River's rapids. This 5–8 hour combo hits both dirt and water, mixing technical off-road riding through rice paddies and village paths with navigable Class II–III white-water sections. Suited to newcomers and seasoned riders alike, though you'll need decent fitness and a clean bill of health to join.

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $34

★ 5.0 (27)

🛕 Culture & History

United States

Boston After Dark Walking Tour

When Sarah from our team did this Boston After Dark tour, we got the gritty side of the city most visitors miss. Two hours through the North End and West End with a local guide who knows the serial killers, gangsters, unsolved murders, and ghost stories that shaped these neighbourhoods. It's small — capped at 15 people — so you're actually in a conversation, not a lecture. Expect raw, frank talk about Boston's darker chapters; this isn't a sanitised heritage walk. It's genuinely adult-focused: under-13s aren't allowed, and the language and subject matter won't suit kids.

2 hoursfrom AUD $49

Ubud Day Tour with Private Car & Local Driver

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Indonesia

Ubud Day Tour with Private Car & Local Driver

Explore Ubud's essential sights over 8–10 hours in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Visit the [Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary](/places/sacred-monkey-forest-sanctuary), historic Batuan Temple, and the cascading Tegenungan Waterfall. Your guide navigates the roads while you soak in Bali's landscape, temples, and wildlife at a measured pace. Perfect for those wanting comfort and flexibility without the minibus crowd.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $91

Kanchanaburi Private Tour: Erawan Waterfalls & Cave Temples

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

Kanchanaburi Private Tour: Erawan Waterfalls & Cave Temples

When Jake from our team ran this private Kanchanaburi tour, we skipped the war-history crowds and headed straight for Erawan's seven-tiered waterfalls and quieter temple spots. The 10–13 hour loop pulls you through thick forest to cascade pools where you can swim or hop between tiers at your own pace, then moves on to two cave temples with big countryside views. It's a proper nature-and-culture mix, not the standard River Kwai checkbox — and having a private guide and driver meant we could linger where it mattered and skip what didn't.

10 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $255

Private Snorkel Trip from Oahu on a Yacht

★ 5.0 (27)

🐠 Water Activities

United States

Private Snorkel Trip from Oahu on a Yacht

When Jake from our team booked this private yacht snorkel off West Oahu, we got the full luxury treatment—46 feet of deck space, a hosted bar, and a local guide steering us toward the reef. It's a 3.5-hour loop that feels less like a cattle-call tour boat and more like you've hired mates with a boat. The vibe is relaxed; you're snorkeling in warm waters hunting fish and the occasional sea turtle, then back topside for wraps and cold drinks whilst the island shrinks behind you. Max six people keeps it genuinely intimate, which is the whole point.

3 hoursfrom AUD $2884

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

When Noah from our team booked this guided photo session in Boulder, we got an hour with a photographer working the dramatic mountain backdrop around town. It's pitched at anyone wanting decent shots of their trip—couples marking an occasion, families, solo travellers—without needing to know how to frame a decent photo yourself. Boulder's the kind of place where the peaks loom close enough to feel real, and the golden hour light does half the work for you. You walk out with 50 USD in digital image credit and files to sort through later.

Private Speedboat Cruise to Shipwreck and Blue Caves

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this private speedboat trip around Zakynthos, she got exactly what she needed: a five-hour coastal run with no crowds and a loose itinerary. The boat hits the famous Navagio shipwreck, dips into the Blue Caves, and pulls into quiet northern coves for swimming. The water's genuinely clear, the boat comes stocked with snorkelling kit and a decent sound system, and you're steering your own pace rather than herding with 40 other tourists. It's the kind of thing couples and small groups book to actually relax, not tick boxes.

Ashland Escape Games

When Em from our team tried Ashland Escape Games, we found ourselves locked in a room with 75 minutes to crack puzzles, spot hidden clues, and work out how to get free. The outfit runs two games—a theatrical Scottish-themed one and a Wild West saloon adventure—both designed to feel challenging but achievable. It's the kind of thing visiting families, school groups, and mates after a few drinks actually book for. The hosts here are sharp at reading the room and stepping in with nudges when you're stuck, which makes the difference between frustration and fun.

Cannes Relaxation evening in the Lerins Islands Private boat

Escape the Croisette crowds on a private boat evening to the Lérins Islands, departing from central Cannes between 18:30 and 21:30. Your skipper navigates these Mediterranean gems whilst you relax on deck, with snorkelling gear provided to explore the waters at sunset. Bring your own provisions and settle in for three hours away from the bustle, whether you're travelling solo, as a couple, or with friends.

3 hoursfrom AUD $652

Da Nang and Hoi An City tour with local foods taste

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Da Nang and Hoi An City tour with local foods taste

Spend eight hours moving between Da Nang and Hoi An, starting with the massive Linh Ung pagoda and its 67-meter Buddha statue, then climbing Marble Mountain for city views before heading to Hoi An's ancient streets. Along the way you'll eat lunch in Da Nang and dinner cooked to local recipes, gaining a real sense of how people live and eat here. Hotel pickup and drop-off included within Da Nang city centre.

Alexander the Great Experience: Private Tour Vergina and Pella

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this private 8-hour tour, she spent the day tracing Alexander the Great's footsteps across two major Macedonian sites: Pella, his birthplace, and Vergina, the ancient capital now anchored by a museum. The region feels remote and scholarly rather than touristy—rolling countryside punctuated by significant ruins and artefacts that anchor Greek history. You get an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking driver with local knowledge, but you're exploring largely under your own steam once you arrive at each site, which suits independent types who want flexibility over guided narration.

8 hoursfrom AUD $259

Private boat tour to the islands of Venice

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private boat tour to the islands of Venice

A four-hour private boat tour through Venice's lagoon visiting three distinct islands. You'll watch a glassblower demonstrate his craft in Murano, wander the brightly painted streets of Burano where lace-making traditions endure, and explore Torcello's Romanesque architecture and early history. The route traces how Venice developed across these settlements, moving at a relaxed pace with stops to absorb each island's character.

Private St. Peter’s Basilica Tour Dome Climb and Papal Tombs

Skip the queues and climb Michelangelo's Dome on this private Vatican tour with a knowledgeable guide. You'll enter St. Peter's Basilica through reserved doors, stand before the Pietà and Bernini's bronze baldachin, descend into the Papal Crypts where popes are buried, then ascend 551 steps (or take the lift partway) to the Dome's summit for sweeping views across Rome. Two and a half hours, small groups of up to six.

Private Sandal Making in Palma de Mallorca

Craft your own leather sandals from scratch in central Palma, guided by a skilled artisan over four hours. This hands-on workshop requires no prior experience and welcomes all ages—families, friends, and solo makers alike. You'll work through each stage of sandal construction and walk out with a wearable pair you've assembled yourself, a tangible souvenir of your time in Mallorca.

4 hoursfrom AUD $237

Nagasaki Highlights Private Full-Day Tour by Car

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Nagasaki Highlights Private Full-Day Tour by Car

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this Nagasaki tour, it felt like the kind of thing you'd do if a cruise had left you just 6 hours to see the city properly. Private car the whole way meant no trudging between sites in what can be genuinely wet weather, and everything—entrance fees, transport, the lot—was sorted upfront with no gotchas at the end. You hit the essential three: Dejima's Dutch trading post, the Atomic Bomb Museum, and Glover Garden's colonial architecture. It's designed tight for cruise passengers, but honest enough to admit you're fitting a lot in.

Private Tour of the Belvedere Palace with an Art Historian: "Pictures of Austrian Identities". Art & History Tour with Skip-the-line Tickets

When Charlie from our team booked this private tour at Belvedere Palace, we got a two-hour-plus deep dive into Austrian identity through art—the good stuff that explains why Vienna became famous for psychoanalysis, waltz culture, and imperial grandeur. Our art historian guide walked us through Klimt's gleaming paintings, Schiele's darker works, and baroque palace rooms, each one another clue to what shaped the city's character. It's the kind of tour where you actually understand the paintings instead of just walking past them, and you skip the usual queues.

Sicilian Fresh Pasta Cooking Class – Arenella Experience

Roll up your sleeves and learn to shape two varieties of Sicilian pasta by hand using nothing but flour, eggs and technique passed down through generations. Based in Arenella, this 2.5-hour session walks you through the entire process under guidance, ending with a chance to taste what you've made alongside local wine. Small groups keep things relaxed and personal, making it equally suited to families, couples or solo travellers seeking an authentic kitchen moment rather than a tourist performance.

2h 30mfrom AUD $183

Glide Through Rome on a Golf Cart Adventure

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Glide Through Rome on a Golf Cart Adventure

Tour Rome's streets in a silent electric golf cart, covering more ground than walking whilst absorbing the city at a relaxed pace. Over two to two-and-a-half hours, you'll move past major landmarks and discover lesser-known piazzas and viewpoints with a local guide who shares the stories behind the monuments. The quiet vehicle lets you hear Roman life unfolding around you—market vendors, street musicians, café conversations—whilst staying comfortable enough to take in the details that walking tours often rush past.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $152

★ 5.0 (27)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Etna tour Full day

Spend a full day exploring Mount Etna's volcanic landscape, tracing geological layers and cultural heritage across Europe's largest active volcano. This 7–8 hour tour winds through lava fields, limestone caves, and medieval villages, revealing how millennia of eruptions have shaped the region's character. You'll descend into volcanic tubes, visit traditional settlements, and understand the forces that built—and occasionally remade—this corner of Sicily.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $200

Step in Time Inside Historic Buildings of Colonial Williamsburg

★ 5.0 (27)

🛕 Culture & History

United States

Step in Time Inside Historic Buildings of Colonial Williamsburg

When Lily from our BugBitten team walked Colonial Williamsburg's main precinct, the 3-hour history tour landed somewhere between museum exhibit and time-travel theatre. You'll step through the Governor's Palace, the Capitol Building, and working craft spaces—blacksmiths, printers, apothecaries—where costumed tradespeople demonstrate 1700s skills in real time. The town itself feels genuinely lived-in rather than sterile, with creaking floorboards and period detail that doesn't feel overdone. It's solid ground for history buffs and families after a structured walk through early American independence, though you're sharing the experience with coaches of other tourists.

3 hoursfrom AUD $106

Ninh Binh Private Tour: Mua Cave – Cycling - Tam Coc Boat Ride

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Ninh Binh Private Tour: Mua Cave – Cycling - Tam Coc Boat Ride

This eight- to ten-hour private tour strings together Ninh Binh's signature experiences in a single day: exploring the limestone karsts and caves of Tam Coc by boat, scrambling up Hang Mua's steep steps for views across the valley, pedalling through quiet rice paddies and village lanes, and wandering the temples and palaces of ancient Hoa Lu. You'll travel by private car from Hanoi with a dedicated guide, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and move at your own rhythm rather than keeping pace with a group.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $156

Private Scenic & Relaxing Boat Tour to Capri from Sorrento

★ 5.0 (27)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private Scenic & Relaxing Boat Tour to Capri from Sorrento

A private eight-hour boat journey from Sorrento that showcases Capri's dramatic rocky outcrops, sea stacks, and coastal landmarks. Your skipper navigates to sheltered swimming spots and attempts the Blue Grotto (conditions permitting), while you snorkel in crystalline waters and relax on deck. Limited to six passengers, the boat carries everything needed—snorkelling gear, towels, refreshments, and light snacks—making this an unrushed, self-contained escape rather than a rushed tourist circuit.

8 hoursfrom AUD $833

Small Group Liège to Aachen to Maastricht Border Crossing Tour

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Belgium

Small Group Liège to Aachen to Maastricht Border Crossing Tour

When Jake from our team ran this 11–13 hour loop, we started in Liège exploring the striking Calatrava railway station and riverside parks, then drove through the tri-border zone to lunch at the Three-Country Point where Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands meet. From there it's into Aachen's medieval core—the cathedral, town squares, and a hilltop viewpoint—before the final push to Maastricht, where we crossed the Sint Servaasbridge and caught the evening buzz around Vrijthof square before dinner at a local Dutch spot. It's a whistle-stop that works best if you're keen on borders, architecture, and a bit of ground-covering.

11 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $660

Adults and Free Drinks Only Hip Hop Boat Party

★ 5.0 (27)

🍹 Nightlife

Dominican Republic

Adults and Free Drinks Only Hip Hop Boat Party

When Noah from our team tried this hip hop boat party out of Bavaro, it was a refreshing break from the standard Punta Cana bar crawl. The boat departs from the Bibijagua market area and heads to a coral reef off El Cortecito, with the whole thing running about 3.5 hours. You get an open bar throughout, snacks, snorkelling gear, and water slides — all included. The vibe is adults-only and buzzy, with a mix of tourists keen to party without the typical beachfront markup or hassle of finding drinks.

Hanoi Street Food Tour with egg coffee making

Navigate Hanoi's Old Quarter with a local guide over four hours, tasting six to seven street dishes that define Vietnamese food culture. You'll weave through narrow lanes lined with vendors and shophouses, stopping at neighbourhood spots where locals actually eat. The tour includes a detour to the quirky train street and a lesson in making egg coffee, the city's signature drink—a frothy, sweet concoction that's equal parts novelty and tradition.

1 Hour Upper Relaxing with Balm or Oil - Free Transportation

A 60-minute upper body massage in Thailand using traditional balm or oil, designed to ease tension after travel. Your therapist works through shoulders, neck, and arms whilst you relax to ambient soundscapes. The venue collects you from your accommodation and returns you afterwards, with refreshments included. Ideal for those seeking genuine therapeutic relief rather than a tourist tick-box experience.

Rome Street Food Tour - History, Craft and Authentic Taste

Walk through Rome's historic quarters—the Ghetto, Largo Argentina, Navona Square—sampling street food as locals do. Over two and a half hours, taste seasonal vegetables, supplì, pizza and gelato at neighbourhood spots, stopping at a working leather craft studio. Groups capped at ten mean you'll move at a human pace with a guide who knows the laneways and the stories behind each bite.

2h 30mfrom AUD $98

Ninh Binh 2 Days 1 Night with 4 Star Resort and Spa (Group 8)

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Ninh Binh 2 Days 1 Night with 4 Star Resort and Spa (Group 8)

Explore Ninh Binh's dramatic landscape over two days with a small group of eight travellers. Stay at a four-star resort, enjoy all meals and guided sightseeing, then pedal through villages on a cycling day. The region served as a royal seat centuries ago, and you'll visit temples and palaces nestled among limestone peaks whilst learning the stories behind them. Transport is by comfortable car with an English-speaking guide leading you through karst scenery and riverside routes.

5 Day Motorcycle Tour (Fantastic Lanna Kingdom) from Chiang Mai, Thailand

Five days piloting a motorcycle through Thailand's northern highlands, starting at Doi Inthanon (the country's highest peak) and threading through the famed Mae Hong Son Loop's 1,864 curves. You'll traverse dramatic mountain passes connecting hill-tribe settlements, royal villas, and the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar converge. A TAT-licensed road captain leads groups capped at 10 riders, with support van, meals, accommodation and full protective gear included. Departs Chiang Mai.

Rome: Private Walking Tour of Highlights & Secret Spots

A three-hour private walking tour through Rome's layered history, moving between ancient ruins, Renaissance squares, and neighbourhood backstreets with a local guide. You'll see the Pantheon, Campo de Fiori market, the spot where Julius Caesar fell, the Jewish Ghetto, Theatre of Marcellus, Circus Maximus, and Palatine Hill, finishing at Tiber Island. The tour includes a tasting of supplì, a Roman street-food staple of fried rice and cheese.

Santorini Photo Shoot and Tour at Unique Spots with a Local

When Em from our BugBitten team did this Santorini photo tour, it ticked two boxes at once: a proper photoshoot and a genuine local's eye on the island. You're guided through narrow lanes and up to the Caldera cliffs by someone who knows the place, picking out angles most visitors miss while dropping real insights about Greek life and culture. The whole thing's built around capturing 50–60 edited shots you'll actually want to keep, delivered within a week. Couples, families, and solo travellers all get something from it — the photography angle is solid, but the local knowledge is what stops it feeling like just another scenic run-around.

Exfoliate And Smooth Skin With Sea Salt

A one-hour sea salt exfoliation treatment at Oani Spa in Vietnam that uses natural salt crystals and essential oils to slough away dead skin, unclog pores and restore moisture. The fine particles work gently across your skin while a massage component boosts circulation, leaving you with noticeably smoother, brighter skin. Safe for all skin types, including sensitive complexions.

James Bond Twilight Sea Canoe and Glowing Plankton from Phuket

Paddle through Ao Phang Nga National Park's dramatic limestone karsts on an eight-hour day trip from Phuket. Your guide navigates you by canoe into the lagoons and sea caves of Hong and Panak islands, with meals and refreshments provided throughout. Evening brings a chance to spot bioluminescent plankton glowing in the dark water—a natural spectacle tied to the film locations that made this bay famous.

8 hoursfrom AUD $158

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Ancient Corinth Half Day Tour

When Jake from our team ran this half-day tour, we hit the big three: the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth itself, and the fortress of Acrocorinth. This is a private-vehicle experience — you're picked up from your Athens hotel or Piraeus, driven in a comfortable Mercedes by an English-speaking driver who fills the silences with Greek history facts (though they can't legally join you at the sites). Five hours covers the region's heavyweight hitters: the engineering spectacle of the canal cutting through rock, the ruins of what was once Greece's richest city-state, the hilltop fortress with sprawling views, and the ancient port of Kenchreai. It's a solid sweep if you've got a half-day and want proper context without the tour-group shuffle.

Cagliari: The magic of the Devil's Saddle and its caves

Sail into the Gulf of Angels for a two-hour exploration of Sella del Diavolo, Sardinia's dramatic coastal formation. You'll navigate sheltered coves, dive into gin-clear waters teeming with Mediterranean marine life, and hear local lore about the limestone ridge that gives the area its devilish name. A straightforward coastal adventure with snorkelling built in.

Semi-Private Truffle Hunting & lunch @ Winery, San Gimignano

Hunt for truffles alongside a professional and his dogs in Chianti's vineyards and woodlands, then sit down to a four-course Tuscan lunch built entirely around what you've just found, paired with local wines. The day finishes in San Gimignano, where medieval towers rise above rolling hills and you can grab gelato from a world champion if the mood takes you. Seven to eight hours from [Florence](/places/florence).

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $799

Budapest Ruin Bars Evening Walking Tour with Drinks & Snacks

★ 5.0 (27)

🍹 Nightlife

Hungary

Budapest Ruin Bars Evening Walking Tour with Drinks & Snacks

When Tom from our team did this Budapest ruin bar crawl, he found exactly what the city's become known for—rambling through District 7's converted warehouses and courtyards, drink in hand, rubbing shoulders with locals who actually live here. The three-hour evening loop hits the weird and wonderful: bars tucked into crumbling 1960s buildings, each one weirder than the last, plus stops for street food that keeps you vertical. It's Budapest's answer to a proper night out, less theme-park pub crawl, more 'how did we end up here?'

Private Tour to Capri & Positano from Sorrento Classic Gozzo 850

Explore Capri and Positano aboard a private gozzo boat from Sorrento over seven hours. Navigate sea caves, limestone stacks, and hidden coves around Capri's rugged coastline, then cruise the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) to Positano's vertical village of pastel houses and the Li Galli islands. Swim in transparent waters, sample local drinks, and return with hotel transport included.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2998

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