Day Trips & Excursions in USA

Explore Oahu's landscape and history during this full-day guided sightseeing tour from Waikiki. Discover the island's beauty through visits to Halona Blowhole, Hanauma Bay and the surfer's beaches on the North Shore. Stop at historic sites like the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor and Nu'uanu Pali while your guide shares engaging, informative commentary about the natural resources, history and culture of Oahu. This comprehensive tour is perfect for those who only have a short time to spend on the island.

Discover the ethereal beauty of Red Rock Canyon on this day trip from Las Vegas. Take some time from the glitz and glamour of the strip to spend some time in nature. Explore the ruddy-hued canyon, once home to the area's Native Americans, on a relaxed 6-hour tour or a speedy 4-hour tour. Round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels is included, as well as lunch on the 6-hour tour.

Travel by minibus from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park on a small-group day trip to one of the most visually stunning places on earth "” considered the crown jewel of America's national parks. This full-day itinerary takes you through the orchards of the Central Valley to Yosemite Valley, stopping first for a stroll through a grove of giant sequoias. You'll find plenty of photo ops of Half Dome, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls! Numbers are limited to 15 passengers to ensure a personalized experience with your knowledgeable guide.

Known for its steep granite cliffs, waterfalls, towering sequoia groves and diversity of wildlife, Yosemite National Park is something you don't want to miss. With this day trip limited to just 20 people, you can leave the logistics to a tour guide so all you have to do is enjoy a small-group experience in the great outdoors. You'll have both guided sightseeing and free time, ensuring you see the UNESCO World Heritage site's major attractions, like Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Valley, with the chance to explore more of the park however you wish.

Escape the city and explore San Francisco's North Bay, on this guided tour. See massive redwood trees that are over 1,400 years old in a magical redwood forest. Stop for lunch in the quaint town of Guerneville before cruising down the coast for a walk on the beach, and a visit to Bodega Bay. Enjoy views of the city from the Marin Headlands and Sausalito where you have the option to take the ferry back.

Take an exhilarating trip down Haleakala by bicycle with this 26-mile cruise down the mountain. You and your guided group start from an elevation of around 6,500 feet and make your way down the mountain. You'll either stop for lunch along the way or dine at your final destination, the beach town of Paia.

Visit charming Sausalito, cruise across San Francisco Bay and stare up in wonder at the redwood trees of Muir Woods on this combo tour from San Francisco"”the perfect day out in the Bay Area. You'll experience the Golden Gate Bridge from both above and below as you drive across it and glide under it, and you'll learn about some of California's oldest and tallest natural wonders, the coastal redwoods. In Sausalito, you can stroll along the waterfront or shop in the galleries and boutiques.

Take in three top northern California destinations over two consecutive days during your stay in San Francisco. On the first day, visit Alcatraz Island in the late afternoon, and use your all-day access pass to Aquarium of the Bay at your leisure. Your 3-hour Alcatraz tour includes a self-guided audio tour and round-trip ferry tickets. For day two, your guide picks you up at your hotel in the morning for a full-day excursion to Yosemite National Park that includes a guided tour of Yosemite Valley.

Experience the best that Maui has to offer, from helicopter flights, to artisanal food and charming small towns, during this 9.5-hour luxury tour with a small group. Soar like a bird on a 30-minute helicopter flight above 10,023-foot (3,055-meter) Mount Haleakala. Then sample Hawaiian small-town life on visits to Pa'ia and Makawao. You'll even taste the island's artisanal food industries during stops at an award-winning goat cheese dairy farm and an organic vodka distillery. A guide, no-host breakfast, tasty three-course lunch, luxury-limo van transport and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.

Take an out-of-this-world day trip to the awe-inspiring Kennedy Space Center from Orlando. Spend hours exploring the NASA world-class facility, launchpads and rocket exhibits like Saturn V. You'll have a chance to participate in the simulated Shuttle Launch Experience, see stellar IMAX films and get first-hand space stories at Astronaut Encounter. Upgrade to have lunch with a veteran astronaut and other sightseeing experiences.

Combine gorgeous scenery, and wine tasting on the ultimate Bay Area / Wine Country tour. Visit little-known Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve - home to some of the oldest and largest Sequoia Redwoods in the world. Stop at three wineries where you can explore the vineyards, be treated to lunch, and taste a number of locally produced wines. Leave the hassles of driving and navigating to your guide and enjoy the day.

This tour can be combined with San Francisco City Tour for a full-day experience; price available upon request.Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to Marin is a San Francisco experience not to be missed.  From afar, the City looks brilliant and welcoming on a flawless sunny morning; alluring and mysterious in a foggy afternoon.  If San Francisco is liken to be an elusive maiden, the Northern California Coast is like the girl next door: a natural beauty, warm and free-spirit; when the light hits just so, she glows with such enviable loveliness. Romance finds a home in this idyllic coastal region, where the rugged cliffs shaped by the relentless crashing waves, ocean fog rolls in from the ocean to blanket hushed redwood forests, and whales spout offshore. It's also a place where a new generation of farmers and winemakers focus on sustainable food and wine.

Explore the Grand Canyon on this guided, small-group full-day sightseeing adventure around the South Rim. Beginning in Las Vegas, travel through the Mojave Desert and along famous Route 66 en route to the Grand Canyon's South Rim for an entertaining and educational narrated minivan tour. See a number of different panoramic views from various lookout locations while learning about the history and geology of the canyon from the expert tour guide. A picnic lunch, snack and bottled water, plus transportation, entry fees and a Las Vegas hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.

The Road to Hana is considered a must-do activity for many visitors to Maui. Instead of trying to navigate this rugged terrain yourself, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride on a guided tour. Large viewing windows, climate-controlled interiors, and elevated seats make the journey comfortable and convenient. Breakfast, lunch, and swim time are included.

From the summit of Maui's 10,000-foot Haleakala volcano, the sun's amber rays illuminate the entire island. This tour includes this classic Maui experience along with a zipline tour through the eucalyptus trees and across massive canyons. You'll learn about the island's scenery with a professional guide. Lunch and refreshments are also included.

Choose from one of the tree meeting points and with a customized group, with a professional driver, licensed guide, from New York to Washington DC. Monday and Thursday, the best days of the week to get to know the White House and the Capitol. Visit the Lincoln Memorial, the obelisk called Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial and among others one in honor of theVietnam War.Majestic and simple. Ancient and surrounded by young people. A true jewel and patrimony of the humanity. We're talking about Georgetown, the wonderful city you'll meet and the Arlington Cemetery, where the military is honored, as John F. Kennedy, will visit in his resting place. In addition, the Iwo-Shima monument in honor of the Marines and the Pentagon.

Get up close and personal with the beautiful scenery and fascinating wildlife of Haleakala National Park on this 9-hour, small-group, hiking trip. Travel on your own two feet as you walk 6 miles round-trip, heading down into the volcano crater along sliding sands trail before making the moderately-challenging return trip back uphill on the same route. As you hike you'll observe a variety of native Hawaiian plants and animals, including the local shrubs and forest birds. Snacks and hotel or port pickup are also covered.

Pack some of the best spots in California all into two days with this Alcatraz and Yosemite tour package. On your first day, take a boat from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island, and then go on a self-guided tour of the historic prison. Afterward, spend some time at the Aquarium by the Bay at the edge of Pier 39. On your second day, head off for Yosemite, and follow your guide around the Yosemite Valley. Break off on your own for about three hours, and explore Yosemite National Park however you'd like.

Relive history during this 7-hour excursion to Pearl Harbor from the Big Island. Fly to Honolulu Airport and take a chauffeured transfer to this historic World War II site. Once you arrive, enjoy skip-the-line access to the famous USS Arizona Memorial and a fully-narrated tour, plus time to explore on your own. Before returning to the Big Island you'll visit a variety of Hawaiian heritage sites like Iolani Palace and the Statue of King Kamehameha I. Inter-island flights, transfers, site entrance tickets, plus the Honolulu history tour, are included.

Enjoy this adventure package including two of the most popular attractions in San Francisco. See the famous redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument and take a ferry to visit the notorious Alcatraz Island prison.NOTE: For December 2018, your Alcatraz Tour will be booked for the next day. Starting January 2019, both Muir Woods and Alcatraz will be scheduled for the day you book.