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The 15 Best Safari Tours & Day Trips

152 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Everything with a guide, a vehicle and a wildlife or desert promise attached. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Doha: Safari, ATV, Camels, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour - Leaving Doha for Sealine Beach
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Doha: Safari, ATV, Camels, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour

1.Safari, ATV, Camels, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,291 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $32Our pick

Leave Doha in an air-conditioned 4WD with an English-speaking guide such as Asmet, Anwar, Noufal, or Tahir. Expect camel riding, dune bashing, sandboarding, tea, water, and the striking Khor al Adaid Inland Sea. Hotel pickup is optional, and ATV rides cost extra.

“Obaid was an excellent driver and made our desert safari a truly enjoyable experience. He was professional, friendly, and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip. His driving skills during the dune bashing were impressive and exciting. Overall, he helped make the tour memorable, and I would highly recommend him to anyone planning a desert safari.”

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SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscan Wine Tasting Tours from Florence - Choosing between Chianti and Val d’Orcia
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SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscan Wine Tasting Tours from Florence

2.SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscan Wine Tasting Tours from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,088 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $157Top rated

Join Walkabout Florence Tours for a 7 to 10-hour wine safari from central Florence. Ride a customized 4x4, visit family-run estates, taste Chianti, Brunello, or Vino Nobile, and enjoy a Tuscan meal. Guides such as Ginevra, Sara, Alex, and Fabio are often praised for warmth and wine expertise.

“Absolutely amazing! It was really really good! We must go again! All of us should go again and again!”

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Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana - Meeting farmers over coffee and cacao
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Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

3.Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,805 reviews · from $80

Leave Punta Cana or Bavaro for a local coffee and cacao farm, then ride into the hills to Monkeyland. You’ll sample coffee or hot chocolate, visit a botanical garden, and spend about 45 to 60 minutes feeding squirrel monkeys. Guides such as Juan Cruz and Nathaniel add useful local context.

“Experience was really good and the tour guide really informative. It did feel fairly short for the price and maybe expected a bit longer than around half hour with monkeys and half hour tasting tour.”

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Antalya: Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch - The ancient bridge and rafting base
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Antalya: Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

4.Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,260 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $26

Spend 5 to 10 hours in Köprülü Canyon rafting 14 kilometers through 10 rapid sections, swimming, ziplining, and adding a Jeep, buggy, or quad safari. Guides such as Muke, Nabi, Hajjar, and Monzer keep the day lively, while lunch and equipment are included. Hotel pickup is optional.

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND and not trying to be cheeky but, ask for Muke to be your guide OMG HE WAS AMAZING!!!! We had so much fun and if he’s your guide I guarantee you your team will have the most fun.. I will do this activity every single time I come, this was my first time rafting and I loved every single minute of it! You do get wet a lot, theres a lot of water fights with the other groups, and buggy/quad are muddy please make sure you bring a change of clothes!!! Book book book you will not regret!! Muke if you read this ESPECIAL THANK YOU TO YOU…”

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Koh Samui: Mr.Ung's 4WD Wild Jungle Safari Tour with Lunch - From hotel pickup to Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks
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Koh Samui: Mr.Ung’s 4WD Wild Jungle Safari Tour with Lunch

5.Mr.Ung’s 4WD Wild Jungle Safari Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,956 reviews · 6 hours - 450 minutes · from $54

Join Mr. Ung’s six-hour Koh Samui safari in an ex-army 4WD jeep. You’ll see Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks, Na Muang Waterfall, a mummified monk, Secret Buddha Garden, and Wat Teepangkorn, with Thai lunch and guides such as Johnny Depp, John, Dango, or David. Expect mountain roads, rooftop riding, and a soaking water fight.

“AMAZING DAY! Highly recommend this day trip. The guides were funny and friendly, the views were beautiful, the group was very fun and there was a little surprise fun in there (I won't spoil the surprise, but be ready for some childlike laughter and joy). We went as a family with a 60 year old with slight mobility issues (muscular and joint challenges) and she had a blast! Climbing in and out of the truck was an effort and she avoided the waterfall climb, but still had an incredible day. You will love this trip!”

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Desert Safari Tour, Quad Bike with BBQ Dinner & Show from Dubai - What dune bashing actually feels like
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Desert Safari Tour, Quad Bike with BBQ Dinner & Show from Dubai

6.Desert Safari Tour, Quad Bike with BBQ Dinner & Show from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,438 reviews · from $45

Ride from Dubai in an air-conditioned 4WD, race across golden dunes, sandboard, pose at sunset, and try a short camel ride. Choose the seven-hour option for BBQ dinner, henna, shisha, tanoura, belly dancing, and fire shows. Guides such as Sajid, Ibrahim, and Maroon are praised for friendly driving.

“We had a great experience. Our driver Muhammad made it very fun. We took loads pictures and the sand boarding was great.”

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Udawalawe National Park | Private Safari Tour

7.Udawalawe National Park | Private Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $25Best value

Join a private four-hour safari in Udawalawe National Park with pickup in the Udawalawe area. Guides such as Gimhana and Gyan are praised for spotting elephants, birds, crocodiles, and smaller wildlife. Choose a 6:00 am or 2:00 pm start, and confirm the separate park entrance fee before booking.

“We wanted to go to the park to mostly see the elephants. Little did we know that we can also see sooo many other animals. Our tour guide Gimhana showed us of course the elephants, peacocks, eagles, different kinds of birds, water buffalo, deers, crocodiles,… and the list goes on! It was definitely worth waking up very early and going inside the park for sunrise! I would recommend this experience to everyone!”

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Koh Samui: ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour - The one-hour ride: a compact taste of the jungle
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Koh Samui: ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour

8.ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,394 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $57

Take a guided ATV ride through Koh Samui’s jungle, coconut groves, rubber plantations, rivers, and rough dirt tracks. Choose one hour for viewpoints or two hours for the seasonal waterfall and hilltop stop. Guides including Rick and Kap help riders, take photos, and adjust the pace.

“The whole experience was fantastic. Riding through the jungle over rough, up-and-down terrain was exhilarating, and driving through the water—getting completely soaked—was the highlight. Our guide even took photos of all four of us on our quads, so we each have a great memory of the day. I’d definitely recommend it, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.”

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Paphos: Land Rover Jeep Safari Coastal Tour and Blue Lagoon - Sea caves and the first taste of the coast
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Paphos: Land Rover Jeep Safari Coastal Tour and Blue Lagoon

9.Paphos: Land Rover Jeep Safari Coastal Tour and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,351 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours exploring Paphos District in a white Land Rover Defender with guides such as John, Evros, Rodos, or Debbie. You’ll tackle rough tracks, walk through Avakas Gorge, see Lara Bay and sea caves, stop at the Baths of Aphrodite, and swim at the Blue Lagoon when conditions allow.

“Excellent day out all be it dusty and a tad basic in the back of the land rover. Guide was good and informative but struggled to hear much again due to being in the back of the landie.”

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Dubai Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes Options - The Six-and-a-Half-Hour Day
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Dubai Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes Options

10.Dubai Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,350 reviews · from $138

You’ll ride a Polaris RZR across Sharjah’s red dunes, stop at Fossil Rock, try complimentary sandboarding, and visit a desert camp. Shared pickup from Dubai or Sharjah is included, with BBQ dinner, dune bashing, and longer camel rides available as upgrades.

“Amazing experience! We were picked up on time and it was just the two of us in the SUV (driver told us they usually they cram in 6). Bring a scarf to protect your head and mouth from the sand even if you choose to wear a helmet or they have the authentic head wraps/scarfs Read more”

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Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour - Choosing your seat on a shared boat
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Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

11.Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,267 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Take a guided 40-minute airboat ride through the Everglades, then watch an interactive wildlife show and walk the Jungle Trail. Guides such as Captain Joe bring humor and useful facts, while alligator sightings, weather, and boat seating can vary.

“Very organized. We saw a lot of wildlife and totally enjoyed the airboat ride. The small alligator presentation was cute. Staff was very friendly. The place is well maintained.”

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Night Safari Tour with Transfer - Hotel pickup helps, but the evening can start slowly
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Night Safari Tour with Transfer

12.Night Safari Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,260 reviews · from $101

Ride an open tram through Singapore’s Night Safari, walk guided trails near leopards and tigers, and catch a wildlife or fire show. Hotel transfers, a professional guide, and optional dinner are included. Expect a busy, fast-moving evening, with priority boarding helping you save time.

“The animals in the amphitheater are well trained and cute but the program is short. Loved the tram ride and seeing the animals in their natural habitat. Excellent coach driver.”

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Doha: Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour - Dune bashing across the Qatari sands
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Doha: Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour

13.Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,254 reviews · from $26

Spend a half day beyond Doha with a professional desert driver such as Ali, Gulraiz, Imran, or Jibran. Expect a 45 to 60 minute ride to the dunes, a lively 4x4 adventure, sandboarding, a short camel stop, tea, and the calm Inland Sea.

“From start to finish, this desert adventure in Doha with Royal route tours was phenomenal. The tour was well-organized, professional, and packed with excitement, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, making us feel safe and welcome throughout the journey. The dune bashing was a thrilling ride, our driver was skilled and knew exactly how to balance adrenaline with safety. After the dune bashing, we stopped at the stunning inland sea, where the desert meets the sea. We had plenty of time for photos, and the views were postcard-perfect. Overall, this desert safari in Doha was the highlight of our trip. Whether you're visiting Qatar for…”

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Corralejo: Buggy Safari Tour - Roads, Dirt Tracks, and the Main Off-Road Section
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Corralejo: Buggy Safari Tour

14.Corralejo: Buggy Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,174 reviews · 3 hours

Drive an automatic buggy through Corralejo’s roads, dusty tracks, dunes, and old volcanic craters. Guides such as Margarita, Ben, Tom, and Sayed lead the route, explain Fuerteventura’s past, and stop for photos and a break at Don Pepe. Bring a full license, sunglasses, and a face covering.

“Great! We have a fab time, the off road was great fun and route was well planned out with stops along the way for photos. Make sure you take a bandana as a mask and your glasses. You’ll need them. 👍🏼”

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Düsseldorf: Altbier-Safari Beer Walking Tour - Starting at Burgplatz and entering the Old Town
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Düsseldorf: Altbier-Safari Beer Walking Tour

15.Düsseldorf: Altbier-Safari Beer Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,150 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Walk Düsseldorf’s Old Town with an English- or German-speaking guide, tasting five Altbiers at breweries including Kürzer, Füchschen, Schumacher, Zum Schlüssel, and Uerige. Learn how the beer is made, why glasses are small, and how locals order, with guides such as Chris, Karen, Dan, and Kristoffer leading recent tours.

“Fun way to see a bit of Dusseldorf. Our guide was so kind and knowledgeable! The beers were fun to try and it was nice to meet some folks—we even ran into people later in the evening, which was so fun!”

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