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All Day Peacock Bass Fishing Trip near Key Largo

★ 5.0 (23)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United States

All Day Peacock Bass Fishing Trip near Key Largo

When Jake from our team headed out on this all-day peacock bass fishing trip near Key Largo, he ditched the salt-water grind of the Keys for freshwater canals just inland from Florida. The outfit runs a solid crew of freshwater specialists and handles all the gear — rods, reels, safety kit, the lot. You're fishing for peacock bass, scrappy fish that fight hard and live in surprisingly close quarters to the tourist hotspots. The day runs about 10 hours, and they operate on a no-fish-no-pay promise, which takes some pressure off if the bite's slow. Jake found the vibe relaxed and the guides genuinely keen to put you onto something.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1307

★ 5.0 (23)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Vietnam

Hmong Highlands Trail in Sapa

When Jake from our team tackled the Hmong Highlands Trail, we found a trek that genuinely sidesteps the Sapa tourist mill. You're walking through terraced rice paddies and quiet valleys, stopping at Black Hmong and Red Dao villages where life moves at its own pace—no theatre, just real households and farming routines. The 7–9 hour day (or two days with a homestay option) feels purposeful rather than rushed, with home-cooked meals and visits to the Ancient Stone Gallery breaking up the walking. It's the kind of trek that rewards a decent fitness level and leaves you feeling like you've actually spent time in the highlands, not just passed through.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $51

Exclusive Private Tour: San Foca - Otranto by Boat (4 Hours)!

★ 5.0 (23)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Exclusive Private Tour: San Foca - Otranto by Boat (4 Hours)!

A private boat tour departing San Foca that traces the Adriatic limestone cliffs and hidden bays toward Otranto over four hours. Your captain navigates a small group (maximum seven people) to three designated swimming spots: the dramatic twin rock formations at Torre dell'Orso, the sheltered Baia del Bastimento, and the cave-studded Baia del Mulino d'Acqua with its pale sand shelf. Between swims you'll drift past jagged wild coastline and secluded anchorages that see few visitors. Refreshments and photographs included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1049

★ 5.0 (23)

🐠 Water Activities

United States

BYOB Sunset Cruise Waikiki

When Lily from our BugBitten team boarded this Waikiki sunset cruise, she found exactly what she needed: a small-group escape from the packed shoreline. The boat heads out for 90 minutes as the light goes golden, giving you genuine front-row views of the island's green valleys and white-sand beaches without the Waikiki crowds pressing in. You're welcome to bring your own drinks (coolers provided), or stick to complimentary soft drinks and water. The crew plays local music, keeps an eye out for sea turtles and seasonal whales, and actually knows the area — no scripted patter, just locals sharing their home.

Emerald Cave Kayak + Hoover Dam Tour w/ Lunch & Las Vegas Shuttle

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this Las Vegas day tour, she got a genuine two-for-one: first, the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge walk—genuinely vertiginous at nearly 900 metres above the Colorado River—then a guided kayak into Black Canyon and finally into Emerald Cave, where the water turns an almost unreal green. It's a 5-hour loop that pulls you away from the Strip and into the Colorado River's real grit. You're paddling with a local guide who actually knows the river's backstory, munching lunch on a quiet beach, and the whole thing feels less Las Vegas and more 'how did we get here from the casinos.' Suits most fitness levels.

Pantalica Nature Reserve Walking Tour

This 4–5 hour walk through Pantalica and Valle dell'Anapo, near Syracuse, threads together two millennia of history and pristine limestone landscape. You'll navigate a network of footpaths that wind past thousands of ancient rock-cut tombs—the Necropoli—carved into the valley walls by Bronze Age communities. Your guide unpacks the story of those who built here whilst you move through unspoilt countryside where archaeology and nature intertwine.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $150

★ 5.0 (23)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United States

Coffee, Donuts & Chocolate Tour

When Mia from our BugBitten team did this Portland breakfast crawl, we clocked three hours hitting the city's best-loved coffee joints, artisanal donut spots, and chocolate makers across downtown. It's a walking tour through the Rose City's third-wave coffee scene—think specialty beans, wild donut flavour combos, and single-origin chocolate education. The vibe is relaxed and foodie-focused, packed with locals and visitors keen to actually taste what makes Portland's food culture tick, not just snap Instagram shots.

3 hoursfrom AUD $97

Tours of Santa Barbara . ( Private ) 6 hours .

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Tours of Santa Barbara . ( Private ) 6 hours .

When Jake from our team ran this Santa Barbara private tour, he covered a lot of ground in six hours—the operator promises a proper mix of well-known spots and quieter local finds across the region's varied landscape. You're driven in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide, a photographer tagging along to grab shots, and lunch thrown in if there are three or more of you. The whole thing is designed to move, not dawdle: expect sustained walking, stairs, and some light climbing, which is why they cap participants at 62 years old and enforce a minimum fitness level. It's not a coach-full-of-tourists affair—this is private and hands-on.

1.5 Hour Paddle Board Rental with Instruction

When Alex from our team tried this paddle board rental in the USA, we found a solid introduction to stand-up paddling in a genuinely beginner-friendly spot. You get a 1.5-hour session that kicks off with instruction on flat water just five minutes' paddle from Las Olas Paddle Canals—the kind of calm, protected waterway where you're actually standing upright within the first few goes. The crew here keeps boat traffic minimal, so it's about learning the basics rather than dodging speedboats. You'll leave with a proper sense of whether this is your thing, and the gear's sorted: board, paddle, safety leash, and life jacket included.

Walking Palm Springs "Twin Palms" Private Tour

When Ben from our team did this Palm Springs walking tour, we spent two hours wandering the Twin Palms Estates neighbourhood—a 1950s mid-century modern pocket that shaped the city's architectural identity. The residential streets here are lined with homes featuring the distinctive butterfly-roof designs that define the era, many designed by architect William Krisel. You'll pass former homes of Debbie Reynolds and Ray Bradbury as your guide talks through the neighbourhood's groundbreaking development. It's a straightforward stroll under towering palms through what feels like a living design museum, pitched at architecture buffs and anyone curious about how a small California neighbourhood became design-historically significant.

Singapore Chinatown Market Private Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings

When Jake from our team ran this Chinatown private food tour, we wound through Singapore's market lanes sampling seven dishes in three hours — everything from chwee kueh and Hainanese chicken rice to bak kwa and chendol. It's the kind of ramble locals do, past shophouses and hawker stalls, with a guide who knows which corner serves what and why it matters. The private setup meant no yelling over crowds, flexible timing, and the space to actually ask questions about what you're eating and the neighbourhood's food history.

Secrets of Grand Central Terminal and/or Penn Station - Private

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked this private walk, we got a crash course in New York's transport obsession — the kind of stuff locals skip past daily. The tour pivots between Penn Station (once the city's architectural showpiece, now hemmed in by office blocks) and Grand Central Terminal (the 1913 marvel that actually survived). You'll duck into original 1904 subway stations, hear about what Penn used to be before demolition, and uncover Grand Central's architectural quirks: hidden bars, whispering walls, a secret tennis court. The guide is an NYC local and urban planner, so you're not getting tourist theatre — you're getting the actual history. It runs 2–3 hours and includes subway fares and earpieces so everyone hears over the platform noise.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $353

★ 5.0 (23)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

E-Bike Rental in Lucca

Rent an e-bike in Lucca and set your own pace around this walled medieval city or into the rolling Tuscan countryside. Choose between the E-city model for navigating narrow streets, monuments and cafés at leisure, or the E-trekking variant for deeper explorations through farmland, Renaissance villas, and hilltop villages. Eight to nine hours lets you cover substantial ground without pedalling hard, with a sturdy lock included so you can stop whenever something catches your eye.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $65

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Unforgettable Blue Mountains Day Tour

A small-group exploration of the Blue Mountains that ventures beyond the standard lookout circuit. Travelling in a luxury 4WD with no more than five people, you'll access remote corners and layered vistas most visitors miss. The eleven-hour outing includes morning and afternoon tea with local produce and biscuits, plus a lunch stop in the heritage village of Leura where you pick from its cafes and restaurants.

11 hoursfrom AUD $305

Photography & Sightseeing in Whistler & Squamish

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Canada

Photography & Sightseeing in Whistler & Squamish

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this 8-hour tour, we found a genuinely solid blend of hiking and photography tuition along the Sea to Sky corridor. Your guide — someone with over two decades of camera and trail experience — picks you up from your accommodation, drives you through Squamish and Whistler, and spends the day teaching landscape photography while you're actually out on the walks. Small-group setup means real one-on-one feedback on composition, light, and how to nail shots of waterfalls and old-growth forest. The area itself is gorgeous and relatively quiet compared to some Canadian tourist circuits, and you'll also pick up some context on the local Squamish First Nations.

8 hoursfrom AUD $210

Icefields Pkwy: Lake Louise | Bow | Peyto|Glacier - PRIVATE TOUR

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Canada

Icefields Pkwy: Lake Louise | Bow | Peyto|Glacier - PRIVATE TOUR

When Em from our team booked this private tour along the Icefields Parkway, we got a full day of the Canadian Rockies' showstopper lakes and glaciers without the tour-bus crowds. The route strings together Lake Louise, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, and the Athabasca Glacier—some genuinely stunning stops—with a licensed driver handling the winding mountain roads while you take in the scenery. It's a 10–12 hour haul depending on how long you linger, and the vehicle comes cleaned between trips. Best for groups wanting flexibility and no navigation stress, though the guide here is more point-and-drive than deep-dive storyteller.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $686

Whistler Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding

★ 5.0 (23)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Canada

Whistler Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding

When Alex from our team tried this intro to backcountry skiing and splitboarding near Whistler, we stepped beyond the resort boundary into quiet, untracked terrain — proper backcountry, but with the safety net of a professional guide walking us through the fundamentals. The day runs 6–8 hours depending on snow and fitness, and you're sharing the experience with a small group (max 6 people). It's not a gentle introduction: you'll need intermediate-level skiing or snowboarding chops and solid cardiovascular fitness to enjoy it rather than suffer through it.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $934

Picnic at East Grand Canyon Tables and Chairs Privided No Crowds

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Picnic at East Grand Canyon Tables and Chairs Privided No Crowds

When Noah from our team booked this, we pitched up to a remote section of the Grand Canyon on Navajo Nation land—the kind of spot most day-trippers never see. You bring your own food and drink, tables and chairs get set up for you, and a Navajo guide walks you through both the geology underfoot and the cultural history of the area. It's a gentle 2–4 hour affair, pitched as the antidote to crowded viewpoints. The vibe is genuinely quiet; you're in restricted-access territory, so the usual tourist crush just isn't there.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $71

West Kelowna Wine Trail - Visit 5 wineries

★ 5.0 (23)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Canada

West Kelowna Wine Trail - Visit 5 wineries

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked the West Kelowna Wine Trail, she expected a straightforward tasting circuit—instead, she found herself part of a cheerful, costume-friendly romp through five Okanagan Valley wineries. The tour hits a rotating selection of spots (Crown & Thieves, Frind, Mt Boucherie, Indigenous World, Black Swift, Quails Gate and others), each pouring award-winning drops and offering views over vineyards and the lake. The whole thing runs 4–7 hours depending on how keen you are, and the vibe is decidedly more playful than pretentious. It's the kind of outing where dressing up in a theme is actively encouraged—not mocked.

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $228

Excursion VIP Tunis Medina, Bardo Carthage & Sidi BouSaid

★ 5.0 (23)

🛕 Culture & History

Tunisia

Excursion VIP Tunis Medina, Bardo Carthage & Sidi BouSaid

When Tom from our team ran this Tunis tour, we got a proper feel for what makes the medina tick — no rushing, no script. You're picked up from your hotel and driven through the old city's warren of souks and alleyways, then across to the Bardo Museum and the whitewashed cliffside village of Sidi Bou Saïd. The guide knows the area well and lets you linger where it interests you, whether that's the Zitouna Mosque's courtyard or a hole-in-the-wall café. Expect 6–9 hours depending on how deep you want to go, air-conditioned transport included, and the kind of flexibility that actually lets you absorb the place rather than tick boxes.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $30

Half Day Izu Kogen Highlands Downhill Cycling Tour

★ 5.0 (23)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Japan

Half Day Izu Kogen Highlands Downhill Cycling Tour

Roll down Japan's Izu Kogen Highlands on two wheels, starting from Mt. Omuro's peak and finishing near the coast. This 3.5-hour descent covers roughly 40km through volcanic plateaus, forest passages and open valleys, with a local English-speaking guide handling navigation and the chairlift ride up. Bike, helmet, insurance and all gear supplied—you just pedal.

Ultimate Blue Mountains and Wildlife Tour

An 11-hour expedition through Australia's Blue Mountains National Park timed to catch sunset over the escarpment. Travel beyond the usual tourist routes to spot wallabies and kangaroos grazing in bushland at dusk, when wildlife is most active. Afternoon tea of seasonal fruit, cheese and crackers arrives as golden light floods the valleys. Stop in the heritage village of Leura for lunch at one of its many cafes, then push into the park for the main event.

11 hoursfrom AUD $305

Bali Airport Private Transfer to Ubud Hotels

★ 5.0 (23)

✈️ Transfers

Indonesia

Bali Airport Private Transfer to Ubud Hotels

When Em from our BugBitten team landed at Bali Airport and headed to Ubud, a private transfer beat the chaos of taxis and ride-share haggling hands down. The service is straightforward: a clean, air-conditioned car picks you up on time, a driver who actually knows the back roads (and speaks proper English), and you roll north to your Ubud hotel in about 90 minutes without stress. The vibe is professional but relaxed — no upselling, no rush. Good fit for families with little ones, solo travellers, or anyone who just wants to arrive calm and ready to explore.

Nara:Tea Tasting&Private Tea Ceremony -Master Matcha Making-

Spend ninety minutes in Nara learning matcha preparation from an experienced tea master in an intimate setting. You'll taste five regional teas sourced within the prefecture, try your hand at whisking matcha under expert guidance, and nibble traditional wagashi sweets. Your instructor shares firsthand knowledge of the area, offering genuine recommendations for exploring Japan beyond the usual tourist circuits.

Macaroons lessons with Flora

Learn to craft French macarons in a local's apartment near Strasbourg Saint-Denis with Flora, a chef who'll walk you through the history and hands-on technique of these delicate pastries. You'll make two flavours of your choice from five options, take home your creations, and enjoy coffee or tea throughout the two-hour session. Classes run in French, English, or Spanish.

2 hoursfrom AUD $167

Sofia from the Top and Alexander Nevski Catherdral

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Bulgaria

Sofia from the Top and Alexander Nevski Catherdral

When Em from our team ran this Sofia tour, we got a proper sense of Bulgaria's capital from multiple vantage points — all in 2.5 hours. You start at the grand Alexander Nevski Cathedral, then pile into a luxury SUV and head up Vitosha mountain to see the Golden Bridges (a striking natural rock formation), the 186-metre TV tower at 1,348 metres elevation, and finish at Ozone, a 29th-floor skybar with 360-degree views. It's a curated hop between landmarks and a genuinely high perch to clock the city's sprawl.

Sake Tour and Tasting in Kobe with a Sake Brewer

When Sarah from our team ran this tour in Kobe, we got the real deal: four hours with an actual sake brewer, not a tour-guide reciting facts. The region's Japan's sake heartland, and this experience takes you past the usual tasting rooms into a working cooperage where craftspeople still shape wooden barrels by hand, then sits you down for a proper guided tasting with food pairings at a local standing bar. You'll taste everything from unpasteurised Nama to barrel-aged and ultra-premium Daiginjo — the kinds of bottles most visitors never see.

Pedals & Petals - Discovering Wildflowers Bike Tour Kings Park

Cycle through Perth's Kings Park during wildflower season with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks the park's layered history, ecology and horticultural heritage. Over two hours, you'll pedal past blooming native species whilst learning how the landscape has shaped the city's cultural identity. Designed for riders with moderate fitness who want to move through the park at an easy pace, stopping to absorb details most visitors miss.

Photographer in Prague - Couple, engagement & portrait photoshoot

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this Prague couple shoot, she found herself steered away from stiff posing and toward the kind of candid moments that actually feel like you. The photographer keeps things relaxed—aiming for genuine laughter rather than forced smiles—and you get to pick your own Prague backdrop. The package runs 90 minutes on the day, with 40 edited shots delivered within a fortnight. It's the go-to for engagements and portraits around the city, drawing couples who'd rather look natural than rehearsed.

1 hourfrom AUD $198

2-Hour Private Walking Tour with Local Guides in Florence

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

2-Hour Private Walking Tour with Local Guides in Florence

A two-hour guided walk through [Florence](/places/florence) led by someone who knows the city's rhythms. Rather than following a fixed script, your guide shapes the route around what genuinely interests you—whether that's Renaissance backstreets, local haunts, or architectural details most visitors miss. Message your guide beforehand to flag what matters to you, and they'll steer accordingly. Headsets included for easy hearing in busy areas.

Wine SPA and Salt Cave for 1-12 people

When Sarah from our BugBitten team tried Beer Baths Letna in central Prague, she stepped into one of Central Europe's more unusual spa experiences — a sprawling wellness complex built on old Czech bathing traditions, but with a modern twist. You soak in your choice of wine, beer, or luxury wellness baths (single or couples' tubs with whirlpool), followed by time in Prague's largest salt cave, complete with a 16th-century well and salt fireplace. It's intimate — max 12 people across the baths — and runs about an hour, though there's no rush to leave after your soak.

Capri, Your Way: A Tailored Full-Day Private Boat Tour

Spend seven to eight hours exploring Capri by private boat, moving at your own pace with a professional English-speaking skipper. Visit the Blue Grotto, Natural Arch, and three historic villas—Tiberio's, Malaparte, and Lysis di Fersen—with knowledgeable commentary throughout. Swim in transparent waters, dine at clifftop restaurants, and shape the day around what interests you most. Includes refreshments, towels, and on-board facilities for a solo-group experience.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1749

Sapa: CatCat, Alpine Coaster, Inflatable Tubing, Moana Tour

★ 5.0 (23)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Vietnam

Sapa: CatCat, Alpine Coaster, Inflatable Tubing, Moana Tour

When Charlie from our BugBitten team ran this Sa Pa tour, it packed a proper mix of cultural stops and adrenaline into four hours. You hit Cat Cat village for local wine tasting, snap photos at Moana's viewpoints, then career down the Alpine Coaster and bounce around an inflatable tube run in Green Valley. It's the kind of tour that works if you want to see Sa Pa's misty highland charm without spending a full day wandering — though the pace means you're always moving. English-speaking guide, private transport, and water included. Best for travellers who want a taste of everything rather than depth in one area.

Rada Rooftop Cooking Class in Positano

Learn to cook three pillars of Amalfi cuisine at Rada, a rooftop restaurant perched above Positano's coastline. Over two hours, work alongside the kitchen team to shape handmade gnocchi, prepare herb-crusted fish, and bottle homemade limoncello using techniques passed through local families. You'll cook with produce sourced that morning and eat what you've made whilst gazing across the Tyrrhenian Sea.

2 hoursfrom AUD $325

BikeTour Bruges & Damme in Spanish and English

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Belgium

BikeTour Bruges & Damme in Spanish and English

When Ben from our team pedalled this route, we found a refreshingly unhurried take on Bruges cycling. A local guide steers small groups (max 10) through quieter streets and lesser-known corners of Bruges and out to the canal-side village of Damme over four hours—longer and slower than the usual whip-around tourist bike tour. You're on flat, bike-friendly terrain with dedicated cycle lanes, though some stretches mix with traffic. The pace lets you actually absorb the medieval architecture and water views rather than just clock the sights. Bruges itself draws the crowds, but pedalling away from the centre feels genuinely removed from the tour-bus chaos.

Akita Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

When Sarah from our BugBitten team ran this six-hour Akita tour, she got a proper look at a region most visitors skip. Your guide steers you through the samurai streets of Kakunodate (locals call it the Tohoku answer to Kyoto), around Lake Tazawa's dark waters, and into the red-gate shrine vibes of Gozanoishi. You'll touch on Senshu Park and the old castle grounds, picking up threads about local folklore and traditional crafts along the way. It's the kind of tour that feels custom because your guide actually knows the area's quieter corners and can talk you through what each place meant to people who lived there.

Peaks, Falls & Furry Locals: Mt. Field & the Derwent

Spend a full day exploring Mt. Field National Park, Tasmania's most visited wilderness area. Walk through cool temperate rainforest dotted with prehistoric ferns and eucalypts to reach Russel Falls, then visit a premier wildlife sanctuary to spot native mammals and birds. Your guide handles transport, morning tea, lunch (either packed or at the on-site Agrarian Kitchen restaurant, weekends only), and park entry fees. The park's trails suit all abilities.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1040

Stand Up Paddleboard Rental on Big Hickory Pass

★ 5.0 (23)

🐠 Water Activities

United States

Stand Up Paddleboard Rental on Big Hickory Pass

When Noah from our team picked up a paddleboard at Big Hickory Pass, he got the Gulf of Mexico spread out in front of him with no guide calling the shots—just him, a board, and a couple of hours to figure it out. The pass is a sheltered Gulf spot with calm, clear water and white sand beaches, popular with families and casual paddlers who want to set their own pace. You get the basics down in a quick lesson, grab your kit, and paddle at whatever speed suits you. It's accessible, straightforward, and works for anyone from first-timers to people who've done this before.

2 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $127

★ 5.0 (23)

✈️ Transfers

Bulgaria

Transfer Sofia Airport/city to Plovdiv with a sedan 3+1

When Tom from our team booked a private sedan from Sofia airport to Plovdiv, we got a straightforward transfer that does exactly what it says on the tin. The 90-minute to two-hour drive cuts through central Bulgaria—a pleasant motorway stretch between the capital and the second city, with countryside rolling past between towns. The vehicle arrived on time, air-con was solid, and the driver spoke proper English and knew the route cold. It's the kind of no-fuss transfer that works when you just want to get from A to B without faffing about with buses or coordinating taxis.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $207

Vietnamese Homestyle Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh City

★ 5.0 (23)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Vietnam

Vietnamese Homestyle Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh City

Learn to cook three traditional Vietnamese dishes in a local home kitchen in Ho Chi Minh City over three hours. You'll work alongside your host, preparing authentic meals using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques, then sit down together to eat what you've made. It's less cooking class, more cooking with a Vietnamese friend who happens to know their way around a kitchen.

3 hoursfrom AUD $54

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