12 1-Day Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne with Penguin Plus Viewing Platform

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · from $172Our pick

Travel from Melbourne to Phillip Island with an English-speaking guide such as Fiona, Craig, or Vicky. Walk among koala habitats, pause at Cowes and the Nobbies, then watch little penguins come ashore from the included Penguin Plus viewing platform. Bring warm clothes and snacks for this long day.

“This is an extremely long day with too many stops, would have been better leaving later and going straight to Penguin location, a long wait to see Penguins and very very commercial driven. Not the experience I had hoped for. Also travelled Read more”

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2.Khor Virap, Noravank & Birds’ Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $30

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni-1 Cave, and Areni village in an air-conditioned minibus. Expect English and Russian guiding, Mount Ararat views when weather allows, Armenian sweets, bottled water, WiFi, and a wine tasting featuring local and fruit wines. Lunch costs extra.

“Anastasia was an excellent help in our guidance, Marat the driver very friendly, a good team who made my experience comfortable. The safe tour was given in english and russian simultaneously, the people always nice with tourists, great experience to see the Temples in those remote places, the beauty of nature was stonish,”

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3.Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · from $90

Travel from Bole Airport to Debre Libanos, an ancient monastery linked to Saint Tekle Haymanot, then walk to the Portuguese Bridge and nearby gorge. Guides such as Sisay, Yihun, Freaw, and Jose lead the day, with coffee, lunch, wildlife, and wide mountain views along the way.

“Sis was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and a good driver. He was very attentive and I would definitely recommend this tour to others. The drive is very pleasant and interesting snd the destination is spectacular. The church, the gorge, the monkeys, and the Portuguese bridge are all well worth it!”

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4.Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with Koalas from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 253 reviews · from $111

Travel from Melbourne to Phillip Island with a driver-guide, visit the Koala Conservation Reserve, see the Nobbies and seasonal Cape Woolamai, then watch little penguins return from the sea. Guides may include Fiona, Graham, Peter, or Craig. Bring food, warm layers, and patience for the late parade.

“Amazing amazing trip - great gude, fantastic sites, beautiful nature, the animals were such a highlight and I'd recommend to everyone!”

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5.1 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · from $157

Leave Melbourne at 9:00 am for Grants Picnic Ground, a one-hour Puffing Billy steam-train ride, Lakeside Visitor Centre, and Healesville Sanctuary. Expect a small-group day advertised for up to 21 people, with guides such as Gerry, Andy, Mark, and Margaret sharing local stories along the way.

“It was a very enjoyable tour. We first spent our time in Healesville Santuary. What I liked about the place is that animals are living in enclosures which are similar to their natural habitat. The Puffing Billy is one for the books!”

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6.Bali Bird Park: 1-Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 1 day · from $8Best value

Spend one day exploring Bali Bird Park’s recreated habitats, from Sumatra and Papua to Africa, Australia, and Latin America. Watch free flight and birds of prey shows, feed lories and pelicans, visit the Komodo exhibit, and see colorful macaws and cockatoos up close. English and Indonesian assistance is available.

“En hele fijne dag, je hebt alles wat je nodig hebt! Een mooi show, vrij rondlopen tussen leuke en speelse vogels. Een gebedsruimte waar je het gebed kunt verrichten en lekker eten!”

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7.Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 65 reviews · 1 day · from $8

Spend a full day exploring Bali Bird Park’s recreated habitats, from Sumatra and Papua to Africa and Australia. Your ticket includes bird shows, feedings, free bird feeding, the 4D cinema, and access to walk-through areas where cassowaries, cranes, storks, and pelicans roam.

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8.Birding & Photography Day Trip to Doñana from Seville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $150

Join Doñana Wings for a nine-hour birding and photography day from Seville. Vincent, Maria, or Sergio may guide you through marshes, pine woods, rice fields, and minor roads. Hotel pickup, binoculars, and a scope are included, with space for no more than six people.

“Beautiful park! It was a lovely break from all the hustle and bustle of touring. We are not experienced birders but Maria was extremely knowledgeable. It was truly a perfect day!”

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9.1 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $169

Join guide James Williams for a private, flexible day trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island. Visit the Koala Conservation Centre, wildlife parks, coastal viewpoints, and the Penguin Parade, with warm blankets and transport included. Optional upgrades include Penguins Plus, Seal Rocks, wineries, and extra attractions.

“DO NOT BOOK. We booked this several months in advance and thought it would be a highlight of the trip. We were never contacted by the tour guide and when we tried calling, we learned that the phone numbers were disconnected. Luckily we were able to find a last-miRead more”

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10.1-Day Mabamba Shoebill Birding Tour in Lake Victoria Entebbe

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $165

Meet your English-speaking guide in Entebbe and travel to Nakiwogo Landing Site for a boat ride to Mabamba Swamp. Agnes, Barbie, and Amos are among the guiding team connected with this experience. Expect narrow canoe channels, shoebills, papyrus birds, and a relaxed private outing.

“Excellent - the only issue is we only sighted one shoebill and it’s quite far away from us and there was already a big crowds surrounded the bird.”

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11.Day Trip to Nuwara Eliya with Kingfisher Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews

Travel from Colombo into Sri Lanka’s cool hill country with a private driver and stops at a gem museum, Pedro Tea Factory, Gregory Lake, Lovers Leap Falls, and a strawberry farm. Ferose and Surendra have both been named as guides on past tours, but guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“Experienced an amazing tour with kingfisher Tours srilanka.Explored so many beautiful places and sights.Their service towards us can be highly recommend.”

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