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Top 15 Private Car Days

19 tours  ·  from $39 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private car days worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Tenerife: Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer - The coach ride into Teide National Park
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Tenerife: Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer

1.Tenerife: Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,094 reviews · 7 hours · from $102Our pick

Travel by coach into Teide National Park with a live guide, then ride the cable car to 3,555 meters. Explore the free-access trails, use the Teide Legend audio guide, and visit the Science & Legend exhibit. Guides include Spanish, English, German, French, Dutch, and Italian.

“Lovely day trip, very good tour guide and bus driver, perfect weather and the cable car was amazing. Definitely worth the money and now I can say “I have been up there” when I look at Mount Teide :)”

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From Naples: Mount Vesuvius Transfer with Entry Tickets - Meeting Near Naples Central Station
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From Naples: Mount Vesuvius Transfer with Entry Tickets

2.From Naples: Mount Vesuvius Transfer with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,247 reviews · from $51

Travel from near Naples Central Station to Mount Vesuvius in an air-conditioned vehicle, with park entry included and free time at the crater. The English-speaking driver handles the road and tickets, while optional guides at the volcano explain its geology, plants, and wildlife.

“It was perfect. The transportation and the vibe. Everything was perfect. Loved it.”

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From Pompeii: Bus Transfer to Vesuvius with Park Entry Fee - Meeting at Via Roma 32 in Pompeii
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From Pompeii: Bus Transfer to Vesuvius with Park Entry Fee

3.From Pompeii: Bus Transfer to Vesuvius with Park Entry Fee

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,205 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Via Roma 32 in Pompeii to Vesuvius National Park. Your English or Italian-speaking driver handles the transfer and park ticket, while you walk independently to the crater. Allow 20 to 40 minutes uphill, plus time for views, shops, and the return walk.

“bus was comfortable, definitely the best option to get yourself to vesuvius from pompei as its quite a trek. the walk took me much longer than the expected '20mins haha, took me about 35mins to get to the top. just FYI for those that are unfit like me!”

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Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer - Laurissilva forest gives the walk its character
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Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

4.Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,071 reviews · 8 hours · from $39Best value

Travel from Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, or Machico to Queimadas Natural Park, then follow a self-guided 13 km levada trail through ancient Laurissilva forest. You’ll pass waterfalls and four tunnels, with clear route instructions, a digital map, and roughly five hours to finish.

“It was a fun ride. Filipe is such a wonderful guide. He is local and he can recommend and provide any questions you need to know about Madeira. We were talking a lots along the way and it made the trip too short lol. I highly recommend this company”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private Tour with Breakfast and Hotel Transfer - The 1:30 to 3 a.m. hotel pickup
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private Tour with Breakfast and Hotel Transfer

5.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private Tour with Breakfast and Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 885 reviews · from $49Top rated

Leave your Ubud or south Bali hotel around 1:30 to 3 a.m. for a private Mount Batur climb. Your guide, such as Tana, Jata, Oman, or Don, sets a comfortable pace, supplies a headlamp and poles, and serves breakfast at the summit.

“Had a great sunrise hike of Mount Batur! I was picked up right at 1:30am, and driven to the starting point where I connected with my guide. When we started, I let him know that I was feeling a little under the weather, and he made surRead more”

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Mt Fuji Private Tour with English Speaking Driver - Lake Kawaguchiko and Oishi Park’s seasonal views
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Mt Fuji Private Tour with English Speaking Driver

6.Mt Fuji Private Tour with English Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 861 reviews

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring the Mt. Fuji area in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a basic English-speaking driver. Visit Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, Oshino Hakkai, shrines, and optional ropeway. Guides such as Vohra, Shaz, Abdul, and Husnain may adjust the day to suit your interests.

“Best tour ever. Our tour guide Vohra provided us with an awesome Mt Fuji trip with all the hidden spots. What an experience! Highly recommend!”

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Mt Fuji Private Day Trip from Tokyo with English speaking driver - A realistic 10-hour route from Tokyo
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Mt Fuji Private Day Trip from Tokyo with English speaking driver

7.Mt Fuji Private Day Trip from Tokyo with English speaking driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 846 reviews

Travel from Tokyo to the Mt Fuji area in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver. Choose from Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchiko, shrines, ropeway, lakes, and the 5th Station. Guides such as Wendell, Asi, Utah, and Koda are praised for flexibility and local tips.

“Lookman was a great guide, thank you so much. The tour was beautiful we went to ice caves, lakes near Mount Fuji, a nice village. Great sightseeing. Would definitely recommend”

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Mt. Fuji & Hakone Private Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver - The drive from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji
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Mt. Fuji & Hakone Private Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver

8.Mt. Fuji & Hakone Private Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 824 reviews

Spend 10 hours exploring Mt. Fuji and Hakone in a private vehicle for up to five people. Your English-speaking driver can adjust the route around weather and priorities, from Fuji viewpoints and Oshino Hakkai to the Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Ashi, and outlet shopping.

“Lots of driving and not a lot of sight seeing. We were detoured everywhere than what was mentioned on the itinerary.”

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From Pompeii/Naples: Vesuvius Easy Transfer and Entry Ticket - The 1,000-meter drop-off and volcano entrance
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From Pompeii/Naples: Vesuvius Easy Transfer and Entry Ticket

9.From Pompeii/Naples: Vesuvius Easy Transfer and Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 660 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Naples or Pompeii to Mount Vesuvius at 1,000 meters, then hike the gravel path to the Great Cone. You get about 100 minutes at the park, a skip-the-line ticket, and free time for crater views, photos, drinks, and a short walk along the rim.

“We had enough time to climb to the top, all the way around the crater as far as we could to the Pompeii view side; buy a souvenir magnet and make it back down with 15 minutes to spare We didn’t rush at all and just took our time and enjoyed it. Pick up and drop off was well organised and on time Definitely made the visit nice and easy from Naples and would recommend the trip no hesitation”

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Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius Crater Transfer with Ticket - Meeting at Pompei Scavi station
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Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius Crater Transfer with Ticket

10.Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius Crater Transfer with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 541 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

From Pompei Scavi station, a shared bus carries you up Vesuvius to 1,000 meters. Walk 15 to 20 minutes to the Gran Cono, then spend 1.5 hours at the crater. The ticket is included, but this is self-guided and the gravel climb is steep.

“Bus transfer to the base of the hike to the summit of Vesuvius was great! Comfortable and A/C in the bus. May be able to find cheaper transportation though.”

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Mt. Fuji, Hakone Full-Day Private Tour with English Driver Guide - The Fuji 5th Station gives you the highest road access
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Mt. Fuji, Hakone Full-Day Private Tour with English Driver Guide

11.Mt. Fuji, Hakone Full-Day Private Tour with English Driver Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews

Travel by private vehicle from Tokyo with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Rana, Hassan, Sunny, or Adeel. Build your day around Mt. Fuji, Kawaguchiko, Oshino Hakkai, or Hakone, but expect to choose carefully because traffic and paid activities make every listed stop impossible in one day.

“The drivers were punctual and the vehicles were clean, which made for a comfortable and smooth experience. We visited all the places listed in our itinerary, plus an additional stop, which was a pleasant bonus. However, one aspect of tRead more”

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Mt. Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo with English Speaking Driver Guide - Mt. Fuji 5th Station reaches 2,300 meters
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Mt. Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo with English Speaking Driver Guide

12.Mt. Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo with English Speaking Driver Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 443 reviews

Spend about 10 hours exploring Mt. Fuji by private vehicle for up to seven people. Your driver-guide may take you to Lake Kawaguchiko, the 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, shrines, caves, and parks. The route is flexible, but you cannot fit every stop into one day.

“Hassan was a great tour guide. He did a wonderful job with my family. He was extremely detailed in everything he did and even carried our backpacks and shoppi.g packages for us. He became apart of our family for the day . Great job H!!”

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The Lava Tunnel Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik - What the one-hour tunnel walk is really like
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The Lava Tunnel Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik

13.The Lava Tunnel Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $124

Travel from Reykjavik’s BSÍ terminal to Raufarhólshellir, where a guide leads you through a natural lava tunnel with headlamps, helmets, platforms, and steel walkways. Guides such as Alex, Francesca, and Stephanie bring geology to life. Expect about an hour underground and a chilly, uneven path.

“We never thought we would walk through a lava tunnel. It was fascinating. Our guide at the tunnel was brilliant and our bur driver was lovely. The wifi and charging statiins worjed. I have to mention this as they did not work for many buses.”

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Mt Fuji Private Tour with English Speaking Driver - Lake Kawaguchiko and Oishi Park’s seasonal views
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Mt. Fuji Private Tour with English Speaking Driver

14.Mt. Fuji Private Tour with English Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 402 reviews

Travel from Tokyo to Mt Fuji in a private vehicle for up to three people. Your English-speaking driver can adjust the day around the 5th Station, Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oshino Hakkai, and Gotemba outlets. Guides such as Irfan, Meebi, Shiro, and Muneeb have been praised for friendly service and flexible routing.

“Irfan san was very friendly and knowledgeable! He did a great job switching between talking and using a guided voice so it kept our attention and we didn't get bored of listening. He was very fun using jokes and relatable conversations while also staying on topic for the trip. He was very kind to all of us and fun to talk with whenever we had a few minutes. We hope to see him on another tour!”

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From Naples or Pompeii: Vesuvius Transfer and Entry Ticket - Leaving Naples or Pompeii without transport headaches
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From Naples or Pompeii: Vesuvius Transfer and Entry Ticket

15.From Naples or Pompeii: Vesuvius Transfer and Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 361 reviews · 1 day · from $40

Ride from Naples or Pompeii to Mount Vesuvius, skip the ticket queue, and walk the crater trail at your own pace. You get a digital audio guide and roughly three hours at the volcano, though exact free time and meeting details depend on your booked departure. Download the guide before you go.

“Amazing! The stuff was so nice and helpful. The driver was careful on the road. I definitely recommend this tour to everyone who wants to see Vesuvius without worrying about transportation or time.”

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