DRINKS TOURS · 1-DAY TOURS
Good one-day drinks tours sell out weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Santorini’s luxury catamaran cruise, with caldera views, swimming stops, Greek food, open bar, and sunset sailing.
“This was so much fun and the highlight of our 3 days in Santorini. The hotel pick up was so accommodating and everyone on the boat was sweet and friendly. Food was delicious along with the free wine and beer. Sunset was UNREAL!!! We had so much fun.”
Review of the Saona Island day trip from Punta Cana, with speedboat, natural pool, lunch, open bar, beach time, costs, and practical tips.
“Best part is the natural pool the water is so crystal clear and we actually found a starfish the island is nice food is ok”
Review of the Klein Curaçao catamaran day trip with BBQ lunch, premium open bar, snorkeling, sea turtles, and practical sea-sickness tips.
“The crew is amazing! I lost my phone and they went out of their way to help me look for it, and they even found my wallet when I misplaced it. The vibes are great, and I’d definitely recommend this place!”
Review of Nagano’s 8-hour tour to Zenko-ji, a sake tasting, local lunch, and Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, with practical tips for winter visitors.
“Tom was a great and informative guide. It was a large group. We got split between two guides. Tom kept things moving and peppered the trip with informational tidbits. One major recommendation - dress warmly and consider renting spikes before you enter the snow monkey park… the path was hella icy”
Review of Nagano’s snow monkey, Zenkoji Temple, lunch, and sake day trip, with practical advice on price, walking, timing, and winter conditions.
“We had a fantastic day with our guide Hiroshi, his knowledge was great. The temple visit and sake tasting left us wanting to return and spend more time in the area. Lunch was delicious and the monkeys were very entertaining.”
Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island and Altos de Chavon day trip, with lunch, open bar, boat rides, guide tips, crowds, and value.
“Had booked this trip before reading the recent bad reviews, and we are actually glad to be honest... This trip was absolutely AMAZING!! We were lucky that we visited Altos de Chavon early, and there was only 2 other couples in our group (maybe lucky?). In fact the 6 of us were the only people at Altos de Chavon for nearly an hour. Driver "Richard" was on time and and "Benjamin" was awesome at providing history/information about the area in English and Spanish. Next stop by voach to Bahiyabe Beach, where we met up with a much larger group, and met our Saona Island Guide "Danny Boy". (Again spoke perfect…”
Review of Prague’s Pilsner Urquell and Bohemian glass day trip, with lunch, transport, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Glass factory was a setback. The beer factory is very nice to see”
Review of Nagano’s private snow monkey, Zenko-ji, Obuse, sake, and onsen tour, with practical advice on price, timing, transport, and seasons.
“Great tour. We really enjoyed the Jigokudani Monkey Park. Our tour operator and driver were the best.”
Explore Hahndorf from Adelaide with Mount Lofty views, cheese, chocolate, German lunch, wine, beer, and Beerenberg Farm.
“Jerry was a wonderful guide. Organisation was perfect. Enough time at each stop. Each stop was greatly selected. Enough free time. Group was amazing.”
Explore Kobe’s herb gardens, shrines, carpentry museum, and sake culture on a seven-hour guided tour for up to eight people.
“We had a most wonderful day. Our Guide Aki was great. She got us off to great start at the woodwork museum, which was an amazing place. So much history and such a well laid out display, in an amazing building. Next was the ropeway/cRead more”
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