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15 Private Car Days Worth Flying For

24 tours  ·  from $8 a head

The 15 best private car days you can book anywhere in the world, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer - Boarding the Nile Crystal and finding your best seat
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Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer

1.Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,184 reviews · 3 hours · from $33Our pick

Spend an evening aboard the Nile Crystal with a buffet dinner, sunset views, belly dancing, folklore performances, and Western music. Optional private transfers make the port easier to find. The cruise usually lasts about two hours, though the full outing is sold as three hours.

“The whole cruise was amazing. Really nice food and sweets and lots of it. The shows in the boat were amazing the performers did their best. Our driver was very kind he drove as safely to our destination and then back to our apartment. A great overall experience to do in the Nile river. I suggest it to all!”

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Chiang Mai: Mae Ping River Cruise & Optional Transfer - Boarding the Long-Tail Boat
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Chiang Mai: Mae Ping River Cruise & Optional Transfer

2.Mae Ping River Cruise & Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $17

Ride a traditional long-tail boat along the Mae Ping River, then stop at a family farm for herbal tea, local plants, ice cream, and optional Khao soi or Pad Thai. Hotel pickup is available in central Chiang Mai, and groups are limited to 10.

“From start to finish, a great experience. Very informative guide. Food was delicious!”

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Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer - Belly Dancing, Arabic Music, and the First Show
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Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer

3.Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 325 reviews · from $11

You’ll cruise the Nile for about two hours from a downtown Cairo dock, with hotel pickup, an open buffet, belly dancing, Arabic music, and a spinning Tanoura performance. Guides such as Momen, Aya, Sayya, and Aladdin have earned praise for attentive service, though drinks, seating, and boarding can vary.

“The inside decor of boat was absolutely amazing and not what was expected however the actual time spent on the actual Nile cruising was too short. The food was simply delicious. Well worth it.”

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Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer - Pickup makes the evening far easier
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Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer

4.Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $48Top rated

You’ll ride from your Cairo or Giza hotel to a Nile dinner boat, then spend about three hours sailing at sunset with an open buffet, local and international dishes, live music, folkloric entertainment, and belly dancing. Private return transport is included, while drinks and tips cost extra.

“the party inside the boat was really nice, really good artists. the food was also good. the pickup and drop service was amazing, since we booked last minute.”

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Zadar: Zrmanja River Kayaking, with optional transfer from Zadar - Paddling the first rapids
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Zadar: Zrmanja River Kayaking, with optional transfer from Zadar

5.Zadar: Zrmanja River Kayaking, with optional transfer from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $66

You’ll paddle roughly 10 kilometers through clear water, small rapids, and waterfalls with Raftrek guides such as Adam, Sarah, or Fabian. Expect a sporty half-day on the Zrmanja, a lunch and swim stop, cold water, rocky walks, and one optional kayak drop.

“Fantastic experience, we loved going down the rapids and waterfalls. Make sure you have suitable footwear as there is a couple of rocky parts to climb over out of the kayak. Even the rain didn’t spoil it”

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1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver - A simple Chinese buffet served while you cruise
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1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver

6.1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $209

You’ll cruise the Li River for about four hours from Guilin to Yangshuo, with a private English-speaking guide and driver, lunch on board, a countryside tour, and time on West Street. Tony is one guide praised for patient help, but the boat itself is shared and can be busy.

“1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat & Night Show This tour was truly amazing, made even more special by our excellent English-speaking guide, Mr. Jeff. He is caring, attentive, and took very good care of us Read more”

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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Show & Shared Transfer - Boarding a converted Nile passenger ship
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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Show & Shared Transfer

7.Nile Dinner Cruise with Show & Shared Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $27

Spend about two hours aboard a converted Nile passenger ship, dining from an open buffet of Egyptian and international dishes while folkloric performers and a belly dancer entertain. Your private, air-conditioned hotel transfer is included, making this an easy evening choice in Cairo or Giza.

“Excellent service waiting.as my.flight was delayed friendly driver felt safe and in good hands ..perfect company if you need a taxi in sharm”

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Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo - The 8:00 am pickup keeps the morning simple
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Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo

8.Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 89 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $82

Start with hotel pickup in Guilin at 8:00 am, then cruise four hours from Zhujiang Pier to Yangshuo. Andy’s team arranges transport and tickets, while the 3-star boat includes a box lunch and the 4-star option includes a buffet. You can take luggage aboard if Yangshuo is your next stop.

“Great pick up from hotel. Good communication via WhatsApp. English speaking, good humoured organiser. The boat trip itself was very comfortable. Great seats. The food was a bit overpriced. Note a lot of the people on the boat took their own food and drink The scenery is sooooo beautiful. Really really beautiful Boat staff great It is pricey but this is the cheapest you can get it! Thanks Andy we had a very memorable day”

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Bali: Ayung River Rafting & Jungle Swing Tour with Transfer - The steep river access matters more than the rafting
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Bali: Ayung River Rafting & Jungle Swing Tour with Transfer

9.Ayung River Rafting & Jungle Swing Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $44

Spend 5 to 6 hours rafting Ayung River rapids, eating lunch, and posing on a Bali jungle swing. Hotel transfers, equipment, entry fees, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Wayan and Komang Sparsa add local stories, while massage, coffee tasting, and ATV rides are optional.

“Great value and fun. We were picked up on time in a nice car and taken to the base which is a bit of a drive from the river. The base has the life jackets, showers and lockers and is where you have the lunch. We were taken by a sort of truck to the top of the valley and then had to walk down steep steps to the river. (Down was easy, up was harder work ! but there was no pressure to go quickly and plenty of spaces to have a breather if you needed it). Guide Wayan was a good mix of fun and looking out for…”

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From Porto: SUP Paiva River Tour with Transfer - Ilha dos Amores and the first lesson
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From Porto: SUP Paiva River Tour with Transfer

10.SUP Paiva River Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $85

Join Henrique of SupbuddyPT for a three-hour SUP outing from Porto to the Paiva River. You will learn basic paddleboard skills, practice falling safely, pass Ilha dos Amores, spot river birds, see a small waterfall, and may finish with a swim. Transfers, equipment, and photos are included.

“A really fun activity in a beautiful location. Henrique was an excellent guide, not only in paddleboarding but imparted so much local knowledge and recommendations, he really made the activity!”

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TARA BRIDGE: Tara River Rafting Trip with Jeep Transfer - Starting at Đurđevića Tara Bridge
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TARA BRIDGE: Tara River Rafting Trip with Jeep Transfer

11.TARA BRIDGE: Tara River Rafting Trip with Jeep Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $101

Meet at Đurđevića Tara Bridge for a small-group Tara River rafting trip. A licensed skipper, full rafting gear, jeep transfers, and park entry are included. Summer rapids are usually level 2 or 3, making this a good fit for beginners and families with children over six.

“The Rafting down the Tara Canyon was really excellent, our Guide was amazing and asked if we wanted to twist and turn over the small falls, we all had great fun and he kept us informed of facts and funny anecdotes as we went. Really recommend.”

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Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Buffet, Cultural Show and Private Transfer in Cairo - Buffet dinner and the question of food quality
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Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Buffet, Cultural Show and Private Transfer in Cairo

12.Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Buffet, Cultural Show and Private Transfer in Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · from $15

You’ll ride from your Cairo or Giza hotel in a private air-conditioned minivan, then spend two hours aboard a lit Nile boat with buffet dinner, belly dancing, live music, and whirling tanoura performers. Guides such as Hassan, Ahmed, Medo, Michael, and Mona have helped make the evening personal.

“My sister and I decided to try out this excursion on our first evening in Giza. Our tour guide was amazing and very friendly. Seeing it was our first night we didn't know what to expect. Our guide spoke great english and was very informative on what to expect and answering all of our questions. We got to the cruise ship and boarded.They had a few levels, one for dining and the show and and upper deck where we could sit outside and enjoy the fresh air and sights of the city. The show was fun and entertaining and they even sang Happy Birthday to my sister as a special…”

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From Split or Trogir: Cetina River Rafting with Transfer - The ride from Split or Trogir to Omiš
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From Split or Trogir: Cetina River Rafting with Transfer

13.From Split or Trogir: Cetina River Rafting with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $94

From Split or Trogir, you ride to Omiš for a three-hour rafting trip along 12 kilometers of the Cetina River. Expect manageable rapids, waterfalls, mountain views, and a finish at Radmanove Mlinice. Bring sturdy shoes, a towel, and plenty of drinking water.

“Ogólne wrażenia przyjemne. Brak dokładnej informacji o opcjach transportu- zmiany i przesiadki. Brak dostępu do wody pitnej przez kilka godzin i brak informacji o tym, aby zaopatrzyć się w duży jej zapas przed wycieczką.”

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Luxor: One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer - Watching village life from the Nile
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Luxor: One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer

14.One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 33 reviews · 2 days · from $500

Travel from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star Nile cruise with a private air-conditioned pickup, lunch, dinner, breakfast, and an evening transfer to your Aswan hotel. Isaac and Hazim may assist with temple visits, but guides and land excursions are not part of the basic package.

“Everything on this cruise exceeded my expectations. The trip was seamlessly coordinated from pickup to drop off. The ship was very comfortable, food was excellent, every kind of amenity was provided. I would absolutely book this cruise again!”

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Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo With Belly Dancing and Transfer - Belly dancing, Arabic songs, and the Tanoura show
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Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo With Belly Dancing and Transfer

15.Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo With Belly Dancing and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $24

Spend about two hours cruising the Nile after dark with hotel pickup, an Egyptian and international buffet, belly dancing, live Arabic music, and a Tanoura performance. Guides such as Omnia, Mido, Yassin, and Lamiaa may handle the evening, with private transport for your group.

“Must take tour from this provider. It was truly amazing experience, Very well planned tour, Very professional team of people, they take care their guests very carefully. Make you feel warm and pleasant.”

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