5 2-Day Experiences to Book Around the World

1.Outlander Experience 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · 33 hours · from $312Our pick

Travel with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to 16, visiting Midhope, Blackness, Doune, Clava Cairns, Culloden, the Highland Folk Museum, Falkland, and Culross. You get one night in Inverness, breakfast, transport, and selected entry fees. Guides such as Kenny, Rob, and Stephen are known for lively history and show-related stories.

“Amazing and Stephan couldn’t have been any better. He was friendly, funny, knowledgeable and helpful when there was a glitch with my overnight accommodation. He went out of his way to make sure that everyone on his bus enjoyed their tour. I am certain that everyone would agree with me on that.”

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2.2 Day Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $1,222

Travel from Auckland to Waitomo, Rotorua, and Hobbiton with guides, meals, transport, and one hotel night included. See glowworms by boat, Pōhutu Geyser, Māori arts, a hangi dinner, and the Shire film set. Expect a full schedule, changing coaches, and limited free time, but very little planning to handle yourself.

“Best trip of my life, so glad I found this tour amongst the others.”

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3.2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $930

Travel from Auckland in a small group to Hobbiton, Te Puia, Mitai Māori Village, Rotorua, and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Expect several guides and vehicle changes, hotel pickup, one night in Rotorua, meals, and a full schedule. Louise, Chris, Fran, Ric, and Rebecca are among the guides who may assist, depending on the day.

“Our tour was conducted by Flexitours. Over the course of two days, we were seamlessly handed off to four different guides, three of whom were outstanding. On parts of the trip, we were the only ones in the van so the personalized attention we got was amazing and appreciated. Hobbiton was delightful for the setting. and the attention to detail, even for visitors who might not be familiar with Tolkien. Rotorua will be especially interesting to those who have not seen Yellowstone in the US. Our accommodation and food were standard and quite adequate to the trip. We were glad to have done it all over two days rather than…”

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4.Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua & Taupo 2-Day Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 2 days · from $507Top rated

Travel in a small group of up to 16 from Auckland to Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo and Hamilton Gardens. Your guide handles driving, tickets and timing, with snacks, bottled water and one Rotorua hotel night included. Guides such as Sam, Alfredo and Matt are praised for friendly commentary and careful driving.

“I was an amazing tour Sam our Guide was amazing so friendly and was explaining everything the positive vibes and the place was great”

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5.Private 2 Day Tour: Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua Geothermal & Hamilton Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,047

Travel privately from Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, or Tauranga to Waitomo, Te Puia, Lake Rotorua, Hobbiton, and Hamilton Gardens. Your package includes admission, guided visits, hotel pickup, a four-star overnight stay, snacks, WiFi, and a drink at Hobbiton’s Green Dragon Inn. The route can be adjusted to suit your group.

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