The 15 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.Colorado’s Birds of Prey Full-Day with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Join Ryan of Birding Man Wildlife Tours for a private, full-day search for Colorado’s birds of prey. You’ll visit several natural areas around Denver, learn about raptor behavior and ecology, and enjoy lunch, snacks, water, and private transport. The route may also include nearby towns and a beautiful church.

“Ryan was professional and fun! He is enthusiastic about birding and shared a lot of interesting information with me. We also toured a few towns and a beautiful church . Very well planned tour and I’m guessing custom designed for me. Thanks Ryan!!”

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7.[PRIVATE] YS Falls, Black River, Pelican Bar – Entrance & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $347

From Montego Bay, your private guide takes you to Black River for a boat safari, YS Falls for swimming and a possible zipline, then Pelican Bar by boat. Guides associated with this operator include Adrian, Alrick, Cedric, and Andrae. Lunch, drinks, transport, and entrance fees are included, but Pelican Bar drinks and the zipline may cost extra.

“This trip to Jamaica was for my birthday, and Andrae our tour guide went above and beyond to show us an amazing time. I not only was glad to have Andrae for this tour but also for the Private Dunn's Falls and Marth Brae River Raft. AndraRead more”

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8.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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9.Blue Parrot Snorkel Sail with 4 course lunch or dinner in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Set sail from Varadero Marina Aruba on a private four-hour charter for up to six. Pass Spanish Lagoon and Flamingo Island, snorkel at Mangel Halto Reef, then enjoy lunch or a four-course dinner with premium drinks and provided gear.

“One of the best excursions I've booked. The crew took us to the best area and saw a huge variety of fish. Food was amazing, crew was so friendly. Felt like we were all friends hanging out. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to explore and get away from their high pace life.”

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10.Cape Town Atlantic Helicopter Private Tour including Penguins Cape Point & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $738

You’ll start with hotel pickup, a short helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront, and live commentary before touring the Cape Peninsula by private vehicle. Expect Chapman's Peak, Groot Constantia wine tasting, lunch in Kalk Bay, Boulders penguins, Cape Point, and a funicular ride. The flight may change route in strong wind.

“excellent service friendly staff well trained. great views I would recommend going on a longer flight rather than the short one.”

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11.3 Hours Rainforest Walk in Tobago (Private) Lunch + Hummingbirds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $180

Join guide Ellis Clarke for a private, low-intensity walk in Tobago’s Main Ridge Rainforest Reserve. Expect rental boots, streams, waterfalls, bird and plant spotting, a local lunch, and a close hummingbird encounter, with pickup at 9 a.m.

“This hummingbird experience was unexpectedly amazing. The. bird was sipping from a small container in my hand. You could hear the hum of the wings while it hovered.”

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12.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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13.Full Day Birding Zambezi National Park Includes Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $200

Start at dawn with a local birding guide such as Sam, Abraham, Talet, or Martin, then follow river, woodland, and open habitats in Zambezi National Park. Expect up to eight hours of birding, a bush picnic, hotel pickup, and chances for Schalow’s Turaco, eagles, vultures, and more.

“We were fortunate to have two guides Abraham and Martin both were amazing and knowledgeable we spotted 79 species in Zambezi National park. They arrived at our hotel right on time and managed to serve us a lovely breakfast and than lunch on the river bank.We couldn't have been more pleased thank you both again.”

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14.YS Falls, Pelican Bar, Horseback Ride/Swim Combo Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $220

Spend about eight hours exploring Jamaica’s south coast with a private driver-guide, up to 15 people, and hotel pickup. Ride one mile along the beach, swim with your horse, visit seven-tier YS Falls, boat to Pelican Bar, stop in Whitehouse, and eat Jamaican jerk chicken with rice and peas.

“Very nice people a piece of heaven. Shuttle driver was very patient and nice I was late to everything”

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15.Gable Island and Penguin Colony with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2 reviews · 11 hours · from $472

From Ushuaia, you canoe down the Lasiphashaj River into the Beagle Channel, visit Martillo Island’s penguins, then eat steak and Malbec on Gable Island. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, equipment, and an optional vegetarian lunch are included.

“This was an incredible tour to a private island in the Beagle Channel; very isolated and almost untouched. Esteban and Vicky were very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna, and provided us with quite a bit of information about the history of the settlement as well. I was very impressed with the care that they took to ensure everyone was enjoying themselves: they offer you several options along the way (e.g. canoe in the channel or visit a museum, long or short hikes over the island) to make sure that the tour is accessible to all. And the food was amazing! I was expecting cold cuts and fruit, but…”

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