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The 15 Best Cave Day Trips

25 day trips  ·  from $31 a seat

Drach on Mallorca, Waitomo in New Zealand, the caves under Meteora, the Blue Grotto off Capri. The 15 below are the days the weather cannot cancel, priced with the boat rides and the walking involved.

Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch - The 8:00 am departure from Larissa Station
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

1.Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,670 reviews · 14 hours · from $87Our pick

Travel from Athens to Meteora by comfortable coach with local guides Maria or Clement. Visit three monasteries, see all eight from scenic viewpoints, explore the Hermit Caves, and use a free audio guide in 12 languages. Lunch is optional, with 10 Greek dishes and vegan choices.

“Extremely good experience thanks to our guide Cement and our driver. They're so lovely persons. Although some of the roads were blocked due to the strike these days, the journey is quite swift. We spend about 5.5 hours to go from Athens and 5.5 hours back. The travel is long bit We didn't feel any bit of tired, because the monastries and mountains were absolutely stunning and impressive. I recommend this tour to everyone.”

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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip - Hoa Lu and the Dinh and Le King temples
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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip

2.Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,613 reviews · from $46

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned bus, visit Hoa Lu’s 10th-century temples, lunch on Vietnamese dishes, row through Tam Coc’s three caves, cycle through villages, and climb 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Gary, Hai, and Thang are praised for clear English and good care.

“It was a great trip. Our tour guide Gary was very helpful and friendly. I would recommend this trip to others”

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Mallorca: Caves of Drach Day Trip & Optional Caves of Hams - The optional Caves of Hams and Porto Cristo
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Mallorca: Caves of Drach Day Trip & Optional Caves of Hams

3.Mallorca: Caves of Drach Day Trip & Optional Caves of Hams

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,720 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $62

Ride from southern Mallorca to the Caves of Drach for stalactites, Lake Martel, a short classical concert, and a light show. Add the Caves of Hams and Porto Cristo for a longer day. Multilingual guides such as Sebastian provide commentary, with hotel-area pickup included.

“I highly recommend doing the caves of hamms they are completely different experiences and the caves of hamms is spaced out with people allowed in! You take a bus from place to place and it’s nice and comfortable and the destinations are nice! We ended up shopping in Porto Cristo”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Entering Hobbiton at Matamata
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

4.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,677 reviews · from $229Top rated

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo with guides such as Liam, Martin, Shelley, or Matt. Tour Hobbit holes, enjoy a Green Dragon drink and café lunch, then glide beneath glowworms by boat. Expect a scenic, full-day outing with plenty of walking and a long return drive.

“It was so much more than we expected. Our guide Danny was fantastic! Although it was an all day trip he made the drive timeseem like minutes and it flew by. Highly recommend”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - Hobbiton, where the film set becomes a real place
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

5.From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,505 reviews · 11 hours · from $221

Travel from downtown Auckland in a small group of up to 14, tour Hobbiton for 2.5 hours, sip a Green Dragon Inn drink, enjoy a light Kiwi lunch, and take a 45-minute boat ride through Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Guides such as Shelley, Danny, Stephen, and Nelson add local stories along the way.

“I loved Hobbiton, but I really would have liked more time to use the restrooms and go to the gift shop. 20 minutes to foboth for us females is NOT enough time, especially if you have lines to wait in. Waitomo caves was nice but we didn't see much once in the boat.”

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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento - Along the Sorrento Coast, from Marina Grande to Bagni Regina Giovanna
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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

6.Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216

Join a small group of up to eight for a skipper-led gozzo cruise from Sorrento to Capri. Expect coastal views, grottoes, swimming, drinks, a Caprese sandwich, and four hours to explore Capri. Guides such as Luca, Anna, and Francesco add local tips and lively commentary.

“Capri is a Dream! What better way to see Capri than with a beautiful boat ride with 2 young handsome Italians Carlo and Francisco! Incredible way to see the top with the lift in Anacapri , middle and Marina Granden 3 caves! Beautiful way to relax and enjoy to the fullest! Cheers tutti!”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat - Hoa Lu, temples, and the bicycle ride
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

7.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43

Spend a full day from Hanoi visiting Hoa Lu’s royal temples by bicycle, rowing through Trang An’s caves, hiking about 500 steps at Mua Cave, and eating a Vietnamese buffet lunch. English-speaking guides such as James, Max, Liam, Tim, and Jason help keep the busy schedule moving.

“Max (our tour guide) was friendly, energetic, informative and very funny. He gave us a lot of information, told plenty of jokes and made sure we were all safe and sound. He really ensured we had a great experience. The places we visited were amazing. Thank you and see you again!”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch - Kamena Vourla makes the first break worthwhile
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

8.Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,432 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Kamena Vourla and Kastraki before visiting three monasteries and the Badovas hermit caves. An English-speaking guide joins you at Meteora. Expect a long day, impressive views, monastery stairs, optional meals, and useful audio guides in several languages.

“Loved Meteora! Loved learning about the town and the churches. The views are breathtaking! Long drive but well worth it!”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - 7:00 pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

9.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi. Visit record-setting Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, cruise Trang An by bamboo boat, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. English-speaking guides, including Son, lead groups of up to 29 people.

“It was an amazing experience, our Guide Son was very helpful and a treasure of knowledge. I recommend mua cave and grotto a must must visit”

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Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave - The road west, including Borgarnes and Hvalfjarðargöng
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Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave

10.Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,108 reviews · from $219

Travel from Reykjavik around Snæfellsnes Peninsula in a small group, with an English-speaking guide, cave admission, WiFi, and hotel pickup. See Kirkjufell, Svöðufoss, Arnarstapi, Búðakirkja, Lóndrangar, and an 8,000-year-old lava cave in one long but rewarding day.

“The landscapes are just unbelievable, totally worth it, and our guide, Smari, it's simply the best, you can tell he really likes his job. He even played a song for us at the end of our tour. I completely recommend this tour.”

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Kuala Lumpur: Genting Highlands & Batu Caves Day Trip - Choosing your own Genting Highlands day
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Kuala Lumpur: Genting Highlands & Batu Caves Day Trip

11.Kuala Lumpur: Genting Highlands & Batu Caves Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,045 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Spend 10 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands and Batu Caves. Ride above rainforest, explore a casino resort, then climb 272 steps to a Hindu shrine. English-speaking guides such as Lionel, Balan, and Sasi are known for clear instructions and helpful local tips.

“The trip was nice, Mr Chamdran made it better. He explained us when we needed to know and was helpful.”

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Day Trip to Capri and Blue Grotto From Naples & Sorrento - The Blue Grotto: beautiful, but never guaranteed
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Day Trip to Capri and Blue Grotto From Naples & Sorrento

12.Day Trip to Capri and Blue Grotto From Naples & Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,023 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $175

Travel by fast ferry and island minibus with a local guide such as Luigi, Tiziana, Giorgio, or Michele. Visit the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow, ride the Monte Solaro chairlift at your own cost, and enjoy free time in Anacapri and Capri.

“Our guide was personable and knowledgeable-we enjoyed very much. Although the weather prevented us from visiting the Blue Grotto, we were provided with an alternative accommodations.”

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Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat - The speedboat ride across the Adriatic
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Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

13.Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 976 reviews · 10 hours · from $147

This 10-hour speedboat day takes you from Split to the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. English-speaking guides such as Angela, Patrik, and Gabriela keep the day moving, with swimming time and free time in Hvar. The cave ticket costs extra.

“Well organised, prompt and really friendly service. The boat was comfortable, spacious and clean. All the stops were great and good recommendations were given for each stop. The tour guide Angela and the skipper were great. Highly recommend booking this tour.”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer - The ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau
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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

14.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

Spend 10 to 12 hours exploring Halong Bay from Hanoi on a modern cruise with an English-speaking guide. The day includes Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, seafood lunch, and a sunset party. Guide Duy has earned special praise for smooth organization.

“The first guide for our first bus ride was terrible, he was rude. He told us to literally 'shut up' when we tried to clarify some questions. He was disrespectful to foreigners. The early communication was terrible, telling us that we would be picked uRead more”

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From Sorrento: Day Trip to Capri with Blue Grotto - Capri’s coast from the water
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From Sorrento: Day Trip to Capri with Blue Grotto

15.From Sorrento: Day Trip to Capri with Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 886 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $88

Start at Sorrento’s Marina Piccola for a boat ride to Capri, a coastal cruise past the Faraglioni, White and Green Grottoes, Punta Carena, and Casa Malaparte, then five hours on the island. Guides such as Michele and Gaetano help you plan Capri, Anacapri, the chairlift, and the Blue Grotto.

“Great day on Capri lovely place. We loved Anacapri What a lovely town and the Church in town was fantastic. Capri Town was also lovely also very nice with lots of designer shops. We were unable to do the e Blue Grotto as the weather was bad but we did do the Island tour by boat which was amazing. The Tour Guide was excellent very nice and helpful Great job on a really nice day. Thank you”

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