15 Full-Day Experiences Worth Booking

1.Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full day Access & High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 4 hours 5 minutes (approx.) · from $212Our pick

Meet at Hampton Court station at 11 a.m. for a guided palace visit with guides such as Tom, Julie, Suzanne, and Prue. Hear Tudor court stories, tour the gardens, enjoy tea, scones, sandwiches, and cake, then keep your ticket for independent exploring.

“Oliver was so knowledgeable and accomodating. My husband and I throughly enjoyed this tour! The afternoon tea was definitely the cherry on the cake.”

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2.Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko Ropeway Panorama Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 236 reviews · 10 hours · from $54

Spend 10 hours exploring Mt. Fuji’s best-known viewpoints from Tokyo. Ride the Kachikachi Ropeway, prepare matcha beside Lake Kawaguchiko, stop at the Lawson Fuji photo spot, and visit Oshino Hakkai. Guides such as Sawaki, Laner, Peter, and Brewski are praised for keeping the busy day friendly and well organized.

“We had a great day on Mount Fuji. Our guide, Sawaki, was really excellent: very friendly, well organised and attentive to everyone’s needs. He was able to create a friendly atmosphere and make the outing alive. The excursion was interesting, but unfortunately the timing did not allow you to fully enjoy the lake. The meal was good, but with few options for those who do not eat meat; a menu based on fish and vegetables would have been appreciated. Despite this, we highly recommend this outing!”

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3.Full-Day Tour w/Tea Experience,Buffet Lunch & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 151 reviews · from $105

Spend 9 to 9.5 hours touring Tokyo by bus with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Imperial Palace Plaza, Senso-ji, Nakamise, Odaiba, and Tokyo Tower, with a casual tea ceremony, Hilton buffet lunch, and Tokyo Bay cruise included. Guides such as Mina, Aki, Atsushi, and Keiko are praised for clear, warm commentary.

“Awesome! Awesome trip! Our tour guide Mina was excellent! She was very thorough and kept us informed throughout the trip. Mina is very funny and made our experience of Japanese culture and sites very memorable. The buffet lunch at the Hilton was first class! Wide selection of foods! Plus the desserts were tasty and delicately presented. The cruise portion of the tour was good …. as it was nice to see the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo pier from that vantage point. Overall the tour was excellent and a great way to see some of the major areas/sites in Tokyo in a day! The tour bus was comfortable, clean and we…”

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4.Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · 12 hours · from $55

Travel from Colombo or Negombo to Pinnawala and Kandy with an English-speaking guide such as Malintha, Tuan, or Priyantha. Feed elephants, visit the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple, sample tea, and stop at spice, craft, batik, and jewelry workshops.

“We spent an amazing day with Malintha on our tour to Kandy. He was so welcoming and helpful and made this day truly amazing. He was always very supportive and individual, trying his best to give us a perfect day. Walking with the elephants was a highlight of the day! Thank you Malintha for this great experience.”

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5.Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 75 reviews · from $156

Spend a full day walking Kanazawa with an English-speaking guide, visiting Nagamachi Samurai District, Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa Castle, Kenroku-en, and Higashi-chaya. You’ll enter preserved samurai and geisha houses, enjoy matcha with wagashi, and return to Kanazawa Station. Expect about 12 kilometers of walking.

“We met our guide Mike at kanazawa train station. He was a very knowledgeable inciteful helpful and clearly enjoyed being a guide he was funny. He made the day thoroughly enjoyable. We had a great group. Mike made sure we all got to experience the best day together. We would definitely recommend this tour and our guide Mike. Thank you for a fantastic day.”

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6.Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $151

Spend a full day walking Kanazawa with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Garrett, Lee, or Akari. Visit samurai homes, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden, Higashi Chaya, and a preserved geisha house, with matcha and wagashi included. Expect roughly 10 to 12 kilometers on foot.

“Honestly so much if this was a great tour as a first timer into Kanazawa. It was a great overview of some of the areas and history as we walked between each major point on the tour. My guide, Mike, was very knowledgeable about everything aRead more”

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7.Full-Day Furnas Tour: Hot Springs, Traditional Lunch & Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about eight hours exploring São Miguel with a guide such as Leandro or Tiago. Visit Furnas Lake, bubbling springs, Terra Nostra’s thermal pool, Pico do Ferro, and Gorreana Tea Factory, with underground-cooked Cozido lunch included.

“Awesome trip through the island with our guide Leandro, we visited beautiful spots and lakes. In between visits, we had fun anecdotes. The food tasted was good and local. Definitely recommend it.”

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8.Full Day: Furnas, Tea Plantations & More With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $88

Spend a full day touring São Miguel in a small group of up to eight. With local guide Eric or another multilingual guide, you’ll visit Caloura, Vila Franca do Campo, Furnas Lake, the thermal pools, and Europe’s only tea plantations, with a volcanic Cozido lunch included.

“My wife and I chose to take the full day tour to see much of Sao Miguel Island and to experience the thermal pool as well as the Cozido das Furnas. Our tour guide Eric could not have been more amazing. On our day we only had one other couple with us, so it was like we had a personal tour. Eric was so personable and friendly from the get go, he even reached out the day before to check in. Eric was born and raised on the island and was very knowledgeable. We ended up having an amazing day touring Sao Miguel Island. The pictures do not do justice…”

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9.Tower, Cruise, & Harrods Tea Full-Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $218

Spend 9.5 hours seeing London’s major sights by air-conditioned coach, on foot, and from the Thames. Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London, watch the Guard Change when scheduled, then finish with scones, 35 teas, Prosecco, and live music at Harrods.

“Karen was our tour guide for the magic of London tour. She was fabulous, animated, knows her history, is incredibly knowledgeable about all of the stops we went to. She made sure we had facts about all the stops we went to. I had gone on another tour the next day and the tour guide didn't compare to Karen, she actually was so amazing, she has ruined it for me and my husband with other guides now. Karen really made the day so much fun and pleasurable! Oh the Harrods experience with afternoon tea was lovely and they accommodated me with gluten free scones. All in all it was a…”

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10.Full Day Private Trekking Mu Cang Chai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $80

Spend 7 to 8 hours hiking La Pan Tan and Mu Cang Chai with an English-speaking Hmong guide, visiting Mam Xoi Viewpoint, rice fields, villages, a headwater, and waterfall. Lunch, bottled water, entry, and transfers from local La Pan Tan lodging are included.

“Mu Cang Chai is a spectacular place to see, with beautifully stacked rice paddies, green hills and snowy mountains on the horizon. On a sunny day the scenery looked like it's taken from a fairy tale. We were lucky to see it on a wonderful, latRead more”

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11.Wild South: Full-Day tour incl Rhumerie St Aubin, Bois cheri Tea factory & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $143

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring southern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. See Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and Gris-Gris Beach, then visit Bois Chéri Tea Factory and Rhumerie St Aubin for tastings and a three-course halal lunch.

“Itinerary:what to expect-don’t expect it! Didn’t do half the things mentioned,the day was rushed.If i hadn’t taken my time at the rhumerie,would have been a complete waste of money!(driver was courteous) Why did i give a tip??”

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12.Kandy & Pinnawala & Tea Factory Full Day Tour From Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11 reviews · 14 hours · from $49

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Negombo to Pinnawala and Kandy with an English-speaking guide. Visit a tea factory, Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanical Garden, railway museum, craft workshops, Kandy Lake, and viewpoints. The day is long, flexible, and includes several optional paid stops.

“It was a substantial and manageable programme. I did not imagine that we would be able to complete the predicted 14 hours. Our guide gave good ideas, which added to the enjoyment. Well structured sequence with the right amount of time. Our guide was prepared and did his best to provide us with cultural and historical information despite the circumstances. He guided us in a kind and calm manner. Considering the Sri Lankan driving we felt safe with him, even though the last 100 km drive home took us nearly 3 hours, we didn't want any more bends and curves!”

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13.The Gorgeous South of Mauritius: Full-day tour incl Tea Factory & Crocodile park

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $146

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide and driver from your Mauritius accommodation. See volcanic craters, Grand Bassin, waterfalls, tea production, Gris-Gris cliffs, and La Vanille Nature Park, with entrance fees, tea tasting, and a three-course lunch included.

“Little high price for the activities. One should think not only of profits but also if experiences. Nothing more to say. But yes experience matters in life not just money maling”

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14.Cochin: Full-day Backwater Tour with Lunch and Evening Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $26Best value

Travel from Fort Kochi to Kerala’s backwaters in an air-conditioned vehicle, then cruise by non-motorized boat and open canoe. You’ll eat a local vegetarian lunch on a banana leaf, watch coir making and coconut-leaf weaving, learn about village plants and wildlife, and finish with chai and snacks.

“Loved every minute of it, the rides, the lunch and the way everything was taken care of and explained to us.”

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15.Full day Furnas | Hotsprings | Thermal Baths | Tea Factory

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $82

Spend 7.5 hours touring São Miguel with a Portuguese, English, or Spanish-speaking guide. See Furnas fumaroles, Furnas Lake, Pico do Ferro, Terra Nostra Park, Vila Franca do Campo, Cerâmica Vieira, and Gorreana Tea Factory. Lunch and transport are included, but entrance fees are extra.

“Lo mejor el conductor Joao. Lo peor fue que no se podía entrar en las termas y en la plantación de te no nos hicieron tour por la fábrica ni por las plantaciones.”

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