Guided adventures await – get the lowdown on the best tour holidays.
Looking for a holiday that takes you beyond the beach? TUI offers a collection of once-in-a-lifetime worldwide group tours, from sightseeing trips in Mexico to adventure tours in Costa Rica. But why book with TUI? Well, it’s hassle-free for starters. Your flights, quality hotels, luggage, transfers and local English-speaking guides are all included wherever you go. Fancy it? Read on for our top tour suggestions... Then, check out our full range of tours.
Costa Rica’s got a lot on offer, and our seven-night tour ticks off the best bits. Come face-to-face with howler monkeys and spot toucans hiding in the rainforest. If you want to heat things up, there’s also a chance to visit active volcanoes, dip into hot springs and explore the vibrant capital, San José.
Love animals? Then this 14-night tour is for you – it’s packed with South African stop-offs where you’ll have a chance to get back to nature. Make your way around Kruger National Park on a full-day safari spotting lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, and elephants. See how many species you can tick off at the massive Mkuze Game Reserve – there are more than 400 to look out for. Go rhino-spotting at Hluhluwe Game Reserve – South Africa’s oldest – and head inland to Oudtshoorn. There’s wine-tasting in the Valley of the Roses, too, plus a chance to spend some free time in Cape Town.
On this tour, the Amalfi Coast’s best bits are on the agenda. Sip aperitifs in Capri’s pretty bars and up your foodie credentials with a trip to a local farm where you can watch mozzarella being freshly made. History buffs will be well entertained on this tour, too. Head to Pompeii to get a glimpse into the past, thanks to the eruption that destroyed and preserved its homes, baths and streets. Then admire the gawp-worthy views along the world-famous Amalfi Coast.
Find out more about the Flavours of Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast tour.
Variety is the name of the game with this tour of Vietnam. Over 15 nights, you’ll get to explore everywhere from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi and Halong Bay, with plenty of free time built in to see things at your own pace. In Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll visit the War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace, then you’ll haggle for bargains at a floating market in Can Tho and sail along the Mekong River. Hoi An is next up, and the highlight here is the UNESCO-stamped old town. It’s absolutely packed with things to see, so we’ll show you the best bits on day seven, then you’ll have a free day to head back to get a closer look on day nine.
Find out more about the Vietnam, A Journey of Delights Tour.
LA. Las Vegas. San Fran. This bumper tour of America’s west serves up as much glitz and glam as it does epic adventures. That’s all thanks to the vast canyons, lakes and valleys of its mammoth national parks. Starting in California, you’ll head to see the city of Palm Springs, followed by a drive through the Coachella Valley towards Phoenix, in Arizona. That puts you in the perfect place to see the incredible Grand Canyon on day three, and the Western-style landscapes of Monument Valley on day four. The trip packs in a visit to Yosemite National Park, as well as a trip to the seaside city of Monterey for a total change of scene. Then, it’s back to the high life in Santa Barbara, LA and Santa Monica where you’ll finish your USA trip in style.
Want to get a closer look at Croatia and some of its neighbours? This eight-day tour covers Dubrovnik, Perast, Kotor, Split, Mostar, Krka National Park, Trogir and Ston, so hold on to your hats. Things start strong with a boat tour in Dubrovnik, then you’ll cross the Croatia-Montenegro border to tick off Perast and Kotor. The city of Split is next up – via a stop-off in Bosnia and Herzegovina to see the sights of Mostar – and you’ll get plenty of time to get to know Croatia’s second-largest city. The crashing waterfalls of Krka National Park are another highlight, and this trip finishes how it started – in photogenic Dubrovnik. We’ve kept the last day here free so you can set your own agenda.
Visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in seven days with this tour of Mexico. Watch the sunrise over Chichen Itza, soak in Mayan mud baths and head deep into the rainforest to discover the ancient city of Uxmal. Keep your eyes peeled for animals along the way – think flamingos, crocodiles and tropical birds.
Ready for an adventure?
Check out our full range of tours. Plus, take a look at our round-ups of the best tours in Asia and the best tours in Europe, and find out where you can see the seven wonders of the modern world.
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Author: Lucy Perrin and Katie Gregory
Last updated: 16.02.2024
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