The 7 Lunch Experiences That Earn Their Price

1.Snorkel – Lobster Lunch Cruise to Bird Island and Paradise Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · from $185Our pick

Spend about six hours aboard a 55-foot motor catamaran with Captain Damarie and crew, stopping at two snorkel sites before a beach picnic on Bird Island. Grilled lobster is served in season, with chicken or fish available otherwise. Hotel pickup, lunch, and alcoholic drinks are included.

“Everything was amazing! The boat ride, the food and the staff. It was an amazing experience! Highly recommend!”

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2.Phillip Island Penguin Parade Small-Group with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · from $168

Spend about 12 hours with Local Way Tours on Phillip Island, tasting six wines, enjoying lunch, visiting beaches and wildlife sites, then watching little penguins return to shore. Guides such as Mike, Yuri, Sue, Rod, and Jordan lead groups of up to 15 from Melbourne.

“Wonderful day out with Yuri. All went well and wine tasting with cheese platter and pizza was fabulous. Beautiful setting makes it even more enjoyable. I post my rolled up waterproof jacket that day, may have rolled out of my bag in the bus.”

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3.Djerba Flamingo Island Pirate Boatrip – Trip, Lunch & Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 84 reviews · from $30Best value

Sail from Houmt Souk to Ras Rmal on a vintage pirate boat, with music, pirate sketches, swimming, couscous, grilled fish, fruit, and dancing. The crew, including Momo and Momo l’Authentique, keeps the mood lively. Pickup is offered, but confirm the hotel transfer in advance.

“Very nice boat cruise, very cosy atmosphere, and the crew was one of a kind. I recommend this tour to everyone.”

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4.Penguin Watching Navigation Cachagua Lunch From STGO Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $398

Leave Santiago at 8:00 am for Cachagua Island, where a small motorboat takes you along the coast to see Humboldt penguins. Guides such as Terry, Lautaro, and Hernan add local context, then you continue through Reñaca, Viña del Mar, Concón, and Valparaíso with an empanada lunch.

“This tour experience was extremely special. Our guide went above and beyond to ensure that we received information throughout the day that enhanced our understanding of the region, landscape, and magical penguins. The drive through beach towns and stops at various vistas throughout Valparaiso were a nice added bonus. Chilean empanada lunch was delicious and the beach views were appreciated. Make sure to dress appropriately in layers for the boat ride and cooler temperatures on the water. Also, you will be outdoors a bit, so wear clothing that you are ok with possibly getting dirty.”

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5.Cartagena Fishing, Crabbing, Birdwatching Experience + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Leave Cartagena’s city streets for Ciénega de la Virgen, where a local fisherman teaches you crabbing and net fishing from a canoe. With English support, flexible start times, a private group, and lunch at a nearby beachfront restaurant, guides such as Elias and Jon add a personal touch.

“Nous avons adoré pouvoir visiter la mangrove de Cartagena! Ca été une superbe expérience en tous points. Tout d'abord, everything Cartagena met un point d'honneur à ce que nous puissions profiter pleinement de l'expérience avec des groupes très réduits. La visite a travers la mangrove a été tellement relaxante. Apprendre à pêcher le crabe et les poissons avec les techniques traditionnelles est vraiment une expérience dépaysante et ludique! Je ne peux conclure ce commentaire sans mentionner notre guide Jon et notre accompagnateur Elias qui nous a appris à pêcher. Ils ont été tout simplement charmants! Sans eux cette expérience n'aurait clairement pas été la même! Jon est un super guide,…”

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6.Cocora Valley: Route of the Hummingbirds + breakfast & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $129

You’ll hike Cocora Valley with a guide such as Germán, Juan, or Santiago, following the river across six bridges to a hummingbird house, then stopping for a picnic with views of Morrogacho. Breakfast, transport, binoculars, entrance fees, and a small group of up to eight are included.

“Juan was very nice and always helpfull He knew so much about birds and plants. It was very interesting to listening to him I would recommend him all the time I had a nice day”

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7.Cusco: Chonta Canyon and Condor Flight Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $150

Travel from Cusco to Chonta Canyon with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at Killarumiyoq and Tarawasi before lunch in Limatambo. After a 50-minute hike, you’ll reach three condor viewpoints. Guide Rafael has led guests to excellent viewing spots.

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