DAY TRIPS · AROUND THE WORLD
One day is enough for a reserve if it is close and you leave before dawn. The 15 below are priced per seat, with park fees and the honest odds of what you will see.
Feed, walk with, and bathe rescued elephants on a thoughtful day trip from Bangkok to Living Green Sanctuary in Chonburi.
“Amazing experience to see elephants up close. The sanctuary seemed to really care for the elephants and provided us with lots of information. Really enjoyed feeding them and seeing them.”
A practical review of the Mikumi safari from Zanzibar, with flights, game drive, bush lunch, guide tips, timing, and value advice.
“Our day at mikumi was magical. It was made extra special by our guide Salim. He was absolutely amazing. , so knowledgable and funny and made the whole day just perfect. We saw everything we were hoping to see and more. Highly recommend this trip”
Combine Gibraltar sightseeing with a 90-minute dolphin cruise from Málaga, including transport, free time, and border-crossing tips.
“Th boat tour was fantastic, we stopped numerous times to watch the different species of dolphin, even the bottlenose! The coach drive there and back was a lot longer than advertised so we didn't get much time to explore Gibraltar. I think the pick up time should be extended so you can see more of the beautiful place. Our tour guide (i forget his name) was lovely and coped really well when the same 3 passengers delayed us at every step. All in all great value for money, I'd definitely recommend 👌”
Meet, feed, walk, and bathe elephants by the sea at Lily Elephant Camp Phuket, with an ethical program, Thai lunch, and hotel transfers.
“Sarah was fantastic! This tour was everything I dreamed of from a private walk up the forest with the elephant to bathing with them in the ocean. We were so happy we were not rushed from activity or feeding we could take our time and enjoy as many pictures as we liked! Highly recommend”
Feed, bathe, and swim with rescued elephants near Pattaya on a Bangkok day trip with lunch, hotel pickup, and caring local guides.
“We got to feed, bathe and swim with elephants today in Pattaya. It was amazing. The guides were so good and you can tell the animals are living their best lives now that they’ve been rescued ❤️”
Review of Quebec City’s 11-hour whale-watching trip, with boat or Zodiac choices, Charlevoix scenery, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“In general it was great and really worth it! - I chose the zodiac because you can have a better 360° sight and probably see the whale closer than the at the small cruse boat. - it depends on your driver and guide. Our driver was crazily awesome, and respectful to the whales’ space. Our boat guide was great, she knew everything about the whales. - the drive takes 3h but is okay, really worthy than renting a car or going by yourself. Points to get more attention: - the zodiac goes almost at 50km/h so you really get wet. The water suit is great but when wet it gets…”
Review of a Colombo day trip to Sigiriya, Dambulla, village life, and safari, with practical advice on costs, climbing, timing, and value.
“Great day and trip. Comfortable bus to take us from Colombo to sigiriya area. The tour guide helped us get to our hotel in sigiriya as we weren’t returning to Colombo with the group. He also gave us some contacts for a tour for polunnarwaru the next day”
Review of Living Green Elephant Sanctuary near Pattaya, with ethical encounters, feeding, jungle walks, bathing, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“The experience was amazing. The elephants where all rescued and where really looked after. It was like you was the guest at the elephants home. They come and go as they please no riding them or anything that would upset them which was exactly how we wanted to experience seeing them. The hosts where so fun. Charlie the baby elephant was gorgeous. highly recommend for a family day out.”
Review of the Brisbane to North Stradbroke Island day trip, with wild koalas, whales, beaches, ferry views, local guides, and practical tips.
“Lovely tour, very nice guide. He was super friendly and super nice to everyone on the tour. We spotted some koalas, kangaroos, turtles, lizards and even some dolphins out in the sea. Was an absolutely amazing tour and the beach we were at, cylinder beach was simply amazing. Would definitely recommend, especially with our guide Antonin!”
Review of Cuc Phuong jungle hike from Ninh Binh, with primate rescue center, ancient caves, forest lunch, guide tips, costs, and fitness advice.
“The tour was very good and we really enjoyed it. Our guide was very knowledgeable and has been exploring the jungle for over twenty years. We learned a lot about the monkeys and their behavior. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Review of Kakadu’s 12-hour escape from Darwin, with ancient rock art, crocodiles, Fogg Dam or a jumping croc cruise, and practical tips.
“A fabulous day hosted safely and competently by Becs - with lots of great stories, facts and education along the way. Plenty of stops and educational breaks to split up the long trip. The rock-art must be seen up close to truly appreciate. Bianca helped for a short part of the trip but wasn’t as good as Becs.”
Review of Koh Samui’s pink dolphin, Koh Tan snorkeling, and Pig Island day trip, with practical advice on value, timing, wildlife, and sea conditions.
“great, enjoyed the pig island alot. the pigs were super chill and the beach was so beautiful, really loved it, sadly didn't get to see pink dolphins but just picked an unlucky day where they didn't appear as the day before they appeared. snorkelling was super fun, visibility wasn't amazing but that's due to the storm the day before, but overall would love to go to the pig island again as it was the highlight, it was amazing, would highly recommend wearing shorts as you have to tread the water alot up to your thighs to get onto the boat and the island”
Review of Ranthambore National Park from Jaipur, covering safari wildlife, long drives, costs, vehicle choices, tips, and tiger sightings.
“The Safari was incredible! Mukesh, the driver, took me there from Jaipur and we had so much fun on the way. He’s such an amazing person. Also a very good driver and guide. Regarding to the safari I sow 4 tigers! The overall was an outstanding experience. Highly recommended. Thank you so much get your Gide for gave me Mukesh as a driver. It made it so much better!”
Feed Rothschild giraffes, watch orphaned elephants, and visit Nairobi's women-run bead workshop on a practical wildlife day trip.
“This activity was great! Stephen was a wonderful, super knowledgeable guide, who knew how to make the most of the activity, get the best spots and enjoy to the fullest. The giraffes, elephants and pottery were all wonderful places to visit! And a must if in Nairobi.”
Review of Sydney’s Port Stephens day trip with dolphin cruise, koalas, lunch, 4WD sandboarding, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“I enjoyed seeing the dolphins the most.our tour guide Alphie was fantastic.”
A boat, a castle, a waterfall or a very long lunch.
