The 9 Best BBQ Day Trips

1.Klein Curacao Day Trip with Premium Open Bar and BBQ-Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · from $131Our pick

Sail from Jan Thiel to uninhabited Klein Curaçao aboard BlueFinn’s catamaran for roughly nine hours. You get snorkeling gear, a BBQ lunch, premium open bar, music, and about four to five hours on the island. Captain Max has been praised for both sailing and grilling.

“Staff was amazing, very attentive! The boat was very nice and clean and the island was gorgeous! Best beach on our trip!”

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2.From Alice Springs: Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 761 reviews · 1 day · from $254

Spend a very long but rewarding day with Emu Run Experience, driving from Alice Springs to Uluru and back with guides such as Yad, Miguel, Matt, or Charlie. Visit the Cultural Centre, walk to Mala sites and Mutitjulu Waterhole, then watch sunset over Uluru with sparkling wine and a BBQ.

“Liked the guides, the scenery and the bbq. It was a long old day. I would suggest the overnight stop for most people”

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3.Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 639 reviews · from $262

Travel from Alice Springs to Uluru by air-conditioned coach with guides such as Gary and Yad. Visit the Cultural Centre, walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, hear Anangu stories, then watch sunset with sparkling wine and a barbecue before returning late at night.

“I was picked up right on time. The drivers and guide were fantastic. Sebastian drove the luxury tour bus to Yulara and back. He's a pro. Imagine how challenging it is to drive 5 hours, in the dark, on a 2-lane road? 3 times we encountered animals. That was scary, but Sebastian handled it well. Yad was our driver in Yulara over to Uluru, our guide around Ayers Rock and the grill master for the sunset BBQ. He was so knowledge and kind. He had apples for the group and even provided us with ice cold towels during our walk. It was so appreciated!!! The food was good and they…”

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4.Praslin: Curieuse & St Pierre Island Day Trip with Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 572 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

From Praslin, you’ll cruise to Curieuse with an English or French guide, visit Doctor’s House, walk through mangroves, meet free-roaming tortoises, and eat a beach BBQ. The day ends with an hour of snorkeling at St Pierre, or a calmer bay when seas are rough.

“it was a great experience. it is best for young to middle aged people who like to swim on the beach and are comfortable exploring snorkeling (even as a first timer). the food was great. only caveat would be lack of any functional washrooms and changing rooms anywhere.”

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5.Curieuse and St. Pierre Islands Day Trip with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 487 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

From Praslin, speed by boat to Curieuse for giant Aldabra tortoises, a guided mangrove walk, and a beach BBQ, then snorkel near St. Pierre. Guides such as Reynolds and Mario lead in English or French. Hotel pickup, drinks, and snorkeling gear are included, but Curieuse charges a 20 euro landing fee.

“Mario our Guide was great and we had an amazing trip. The food was great and the snorkeling was fun too!”

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6.Curieuse and St Pierre Snorkeling Half-Day Trip No BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · 4 hours · from $53Best value

Join guides such as Mario, Reynold, or Benjamin for a four-hour boat trip from Praslin to Curieuse and St Pierre. Walk through mangroves, meet Aldabra giant tortoises, relax at Anse José, and snorkel in clear water. Bring cash or a card for Curieuse’s €20 landing fee.

“Very lovely guided tour, with guides that love their job and make the best out of the special day for you. Snorkeling was magnificent. Full recommendation and thank you for the unforgettable day!!!”

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7.Rovaniemi: Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Hot BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 7 hours · from $140Top rated

Travel 110 kilometers from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon for a four-hour winter hike past frozen waterfalls and ice walls. Guides such as Toni, Paul, and Santiago add local stories and steady support. Winter clothing, boots, transport, snacks, and a hot Finnish campfire meal are included.

“Day trip was amazing, made even better by our guide Santi. The drive there was beautiful, after arriving we spent the day walking the trail surrounded by so much stunning scenery, words can’t describe how gorgeous a place like this was, just breathtaking, all of it. Including the frozen water falls, the hike on the trail consisted of informative information and facts about the area and Finland, it was also filled with great conversations and lots of funny jokes with our great guide sandy. The BBQ was a great experience, bonding everyone together even more. 10/10 experience, would recommend to everyone to try.”

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8.From Darwin: Top End Helicopter Ride & BBQ Cruise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $421

You’ll fly over Top End floodplains, race through Finniss River channels by airboat, enjoy a BBQ brunch on a pontoon boat, and feed rescue crocodiles linked to Matt Wright. Guides including Josh, Jake, Lee, and Matt bring local stories and practical know-how to this active Darwin day trip.

“Fabulous...Josh was amazing as was Anton. Both very knowledgeable and accommodating. The helicopter ride was awesome...far too short...would highly recommend to anyone wanting a Top End Adventure...”

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9.Bora Bora: Combo ATV & Jet Ski Day Trip with Polynesian BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours seeing Bora Bora by land and lagoon. Guides such as Mo, Jeff, Damon, and Caleb lead ATV and jet ski routes, with island stories, WWII guns, three viewpoints, beach stops, snacks, and a Polynesian barbecue served on a motu.

“A beautiful island and a beautiful day. There were a couple of hiccups on our ATV portion, but the guides handled it well. The lunch was delicious.”

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