Top North America Unique Experiences - page 9

Long considered a mecca by spiritual seekers, Sedona is believed by many to have sacred energy vortexes available for any and all to tap into. This private tour takes you through stunning Sedona scenery to reach its most powerful spiritual centers. Your guide shares information about why the area is considered so highly sacred as you drive, and leads in ceremonies and prayers to enhance your experience of the destinations.

Explore and experience the parts of Mexico City that interest you on a private customized tour. After filling out a short questionnaire, you'll be paired with a local guide and itinerary that match your interests. Perhaps you'll explore the Historical Center, check out the city's street art scene in La Roma, or devour traditional dishes at Coyoacan Market. Wherever you go, your guide will provide insights that go beyond any guidebook.

Step back in time, and follow in the footsteps of some of Harlem’s most celebrated former residents, when you embark on a small-group walking tour. As you explore, you’ll learn all about the Harlem Renaissance: the explosive period of artistic and intellectual development that forever changed the neighborhood. Listen to music from the 1920s as you go, and hear stories about figures the likes of Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Langston Hughes. You’ll also visit key neighborhood sights, including the Apollo Theater.

Enjoy a taste of Vancouver’s hip craft brewery scene at three highly rated breweries. You’ll sample a nice variety of locally crafted brews while someone else does all the driving. Meet downtown at the Waterfront Station for a small group tour that includes VIP tours at each of the breweries, plus priority seating to get you to the beer quicker!

After a full day of activities and sightseeing, unwind with this low-intensity yoga class. Don’t worry if you’ve never tried yoga before: this easygoing class is suitable for participants of all experience levels, with detailed instruction and hands-on guidance provided if you want. Put the stresses of your day behind you as you stretch and watch the sun set over Honolulu.

Learn to surf (or improve your skills) in one of the world’s top surfing destinations with this lesson on Maui. The island is the perfect place with beautiful beaches. No matter what your level of expertise on the board is, your instructor helps you every step of the way when you need it.

Invigorate your mind and body with a 1-hour beach yoga session in Kauai. Practice right on the sand of glorious Kapaa beach with a friendly instructor, letting the gentle ocean waves and balmy island air inspire guided breathing and stretching. Conclude this morning class with a brief meditation for perfect balance. Namaste.

Catch the excitement, and waves, of Maui’s top-notch surfing scene during this 2-hour beginner lesson taught on the island’s South Shore. Join a professional instructor from a school with 20 years of experience, learning tips and tricks for surfing technique. Then test out your skills in a 20-acre (8-hectare) marine park, offering a variety of surf breaks for students of all skill levels.

Satisfy your sweet tooth on a guided underground donut tour of Philadelphia. The sugary culinary walking experience is perfect for families and foodies alike. Stop at three to four of the city’s top spots for fried dough, including Federal Donuts and Beiler’s Donuts. The tour is also a great opportunity to orient yourself to the city, with stops in South Street and Reading Terminal Market.

Set sail on a 1950s-style yacht for an unforgettable 90-minute sightseeing cruise around New York Harbor. Enjoy stunning sunset views of Manhattan’s skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and other iconic landmarks. Relax on the open bow or covered outdoor deck while sipping a complimentary beverage and nibbling on light hors d'oeuvres. Capture breathtaking photos of New York's most famous landmarks and enjoy this scenic adventure with friends and family.

Pizza is a big deal in New York City, and every local has their favorite. End the search for your favorite slice during this pizza walking tour of the West Village. Your guide takes you to three unique, highly rated pizzerias to sample different slices. Along the way, learn about the fascinating history and culture of the West Village.

Get familiar with the neighborhoods of New Orleans by bike, without having to exert yourself, by signing up for this small-group tour by electric bicycle. While you'll see plenty of the French Quarter, you'll also get the chance to go beyond it, visiting historic areas including Marigny, Treme, Bywater, and Bay St. John while your professional guide tells you about the city's past and present.

Fly through the air on ziplines that stretch across Mont Tremblant Mountain during this guided tour. The journey features Quebec’s longest ziplines—five lines that total almost 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) in length. After being outfitted with your harness, travel to the summit via gondola and start your aerial tour through the mountainside. You'll admire sweeping views over the scenery that few other visitors get to experience.

Tea enthusiasts will find plenty to get excited about in Montreal, from European-style tearooms to Japanese-influenced tea traditions—if you know where to look. On this tour, join a tea sommelier guide and a small group of like-minded tea lovers to seek out Montreal’s best afternoon tea experiences. Visit tea shops, tearooms, and a tea sommelier school and sample everything from a tea-based cocktail to gourmet high teas.

Set sail with “the original shark boat crew” and learn skills passed down through generations to interact responsibly and safely with sharks and other marine life. Swim and snorkel with native sharks on Oahu’s North Shore. Look out for White Tipped Reef Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Gray Reef Sharks, and Sandbar Sharks, and learn about the local culture of respect for native animals and the natural environment.

Escape the bright lights of Las Vegas and set out on a horseback ride along the same trails that were traversed by cowboys during the Wild West era. With morning and sunset ride options, you can easily fit this excursion into your busy Las Vegas itinerary. Plus, feast on a traditional cowboy breakfast or barbecue dinner, served with views of the horses grazing nearby and stunning mountain scenery.

Get wet while learning to surf in Santa Cruz, a picturesque coastal California town popular with surfers. Your 3-hour lesson starts with the basics of how to paddle out, pop up, balance, and catch a wave, along with surfing etiquette and understanding the ocean. Your instructor has you practice on the beach before accompanying you into a spot with small waves that are ideal for beginners. Includes all necessary equipment and instruction.

Take your surfing to the next level with this 1.5-hour private lesson near Lahaina. Get individualized attention from your instructor as you and your guests learn about surfing water safety, paddling techniques, and tips for catching waves. Your odds are good that you’ll leave the class having stood up and surfed—in fact, your instructor guarantees it. A rash guard, soft-top surfboard, and reef shoes are also included.

Experience Mexico City’s culinary delights on private street food tour with a local host. Enjoy a custom-crafted tour and get off the beaten path to taste the best tacos and tortas, pozole and mole, sopes and ezquites. Learn about the city’s famous food scene and enjoy 8-10 dishes, beer, and other alcoholic beverages—they’re included in the tour price. Plus, this private tour lets you explore at your own pace.

Hawaii’s natural wonders aren’t only on land and in the sea—the Big Island is also a prime spot from which to admire the wonders of the solar system. This tour is the only one that includes both afternoon solar viewing and nighttime stargazing, accompanied by astronomy experts. Visit Rainbow Falls and the Kaumana lava caves, then explore the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and use a state-of-the-art solar telescope and Dobsonian telescope to spot solar flares, galaxies, star clusters, and planets.

Learn how to hang ten with a surf lesson in Venice Beach. Before you head into the water, you’ll learn about board design and dynamics, ocean safety, surf etiquette, pop-up technique, and form. Plus, learn about California surf culture. The lesson includes all of the necessary equipment: surfboard and a wetsuit.

Explore Cancun's waters on this submarine-style glass-bottom boat ride. Cruise through a mangrove swamp during this excursion to Punta Nizuc, the second-largest coral reef in the world. On this family-friendly adventure, learn about the local fish, coral and other animals in this marine habitat through your guide's informative commentary. Upgrade to snorkel on the reef with provided equipment.

Waikiki's gentle, rolling waves are about the best place there is to stand up on a board for the first time. Learn the basics with an instructor in a small group at a quieter Waikiki spot, away from the busier breaks. You start on the sand before paddling out to try your first waves, with a choice of lesson times to fit your day.

Taste your way through Vermont’s world-class beers—and enjoy a more personalized way to explore—on this small-group craft beer tour in Burlington. Get an insider’s perspective on the city's thriving craft beer scene, and head to several top breweries in one excursion. With round-trip transit and up to 12 locally produced beers included, logistics are made easy.