USA · MORNING
The 15 best morning tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Guided Haleakala sunrise from the summit with hotel pickup, park admission, and a warm local breakfast after crater views and Kula scenery.
“DO NOT BOOK THIS SERVICE!!! Absolutely horrible experience. The pickup bus did not stop at the pickup location. No response from the tour operator in viator. We wasted 3 hrs of our sleep in the morning.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over the Sonoran Desert from Phoenix, with Champagne toast, gourmet breakfast, and a traditional balloonists ceremony.
“The ride was smooth it does get hot if your on the edge of the basket if you are in the center it is not hot”
Morning horseback ride from Las Vegas to the desert ranch with guided riding, cowboy breakfast, and early pickup.
“Horseback riding was enjoyable, but in general the trip was a disappointment as the ranch guides gave virtually no information beyond answering a couple of questions and the rudimentary pre ride riding instructions. Desert scenery interesting, but got no information along the way. Breakfast was pretty good. The van driver was nice and more interactive. A lot of money to pay for a very basic riding trip and a chance to hold a young goat”
Sail Kauai’s Na Pali Coast on the Lucky Lady, then swim and snorkel over a tropical reef with gear, lunch, and an open bar.
“The most amazing thing experience in Hawaii!!! We saw whales, sea turtles, and a whole pod of dolphins swam along our boat. Snorkeling was as fun and beautiful. Kauai and his crew were knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. Lunch was tasty. Would do again and recommend to everyone. We’ll be back for our next visit to the island.”
Watch sunrise over the Rio Grande Valley from a hot air balloon above Albuquerque, with Sandia Mountain views, a toast, and a light breakfast.
“Enjoyed the ride from the beginning to the end. Our pilot Alfred is a pro, and he delighted our ride with his humor!”
Harlem on a Sunday morning, from Times Square to gospel at a local church, with Harlem history stops and an optional soul food brunch.
“Our tour guide Alvin was very knowledgeable and made it a very interesting tour. The bus tour took us to the Apollo theatre, Alexander Hamilton’s New York home, The cotton club & other places in Harlem. But, the highlight was definitely the lively & very uplifting gospel service. It was a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning & gave us a glimpse into another aspect of New York life. Our driver, Hussain, was also excellent & negotiated some very tricky manoeuvres with skill & good judgement.”
5-hour Kona snorkel to Kealakekua Bay from Keauhou. Spinner dolphins possible, vegan meals onboard, reef-safe sunscreen included.
“It was amazing. The crew was wonderful, friendly efficient food was good. Everything was easy. Hang loose aloha.”
Morning guided tour from Portland to Multnomah, Latourell, Wahkeena, Vista House and Horsetail Falls along the Columbia River Gorge.
“Loved the views and the informative commentary of history and waterfalls. Appreciated the close drop-off and pickup in relation to each stop.”
A 4-hour sunrise wildlife safari in Grand Teton with a small group, 4x4 vehicle, and included breakfast and optics, plus early access.
“Audrey was our tour guide and was fantastic! Without her we would not have seen anything but with her we saw elk, a black bear, 2 moose, and tons of bison! Amazing experience that brought me to tears!”
3-hour Monument Valley sunrise or sunset 4x4 tour from The View Hotel, with backcountry access, Navajo stories, and iconic arches. $85 pp.
“An amazing way to see the valley! Our guide Yvonne was great and tailored the tour to what we wanted to see since there was only two of us. Got amazing pictures and made wonderful memories!”
Watch Haleakala sunrise, then ride 15 miles downhill on provided bikes with warm gear, park stops, and Makawao views.
“Our favorite experience of our trip. So early but so worth it. Eddie was a great guide who had us laughing..a lot.”
Sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Sonoran Desert from Phoenix. Small-group flight, live narration, champagne toast, and 360-degree views.
“Need to do it in Spring time. Fun time. Highly experienced pilot and helpful ground crew. Not to miss this adventure.”
Key West Reef snorkeling in a modern catamaran with mimosas or margaritas after your swim, stairway entry, and reef-safe gear.
“The crew was outstanding and kept safety in mind. We went out on a choppy day and the crew prepped us for the conditions. The only thing that rubbed us the wrong way was one crew member had to remind us that they are part of a service industry and tips are welcome. This was mentioned several times. We knew we should tip, which we did, because they were awesome. But…felt lectured.”
Catch Haleakala sunrise with South and West hotel pickup, park highlights, and a plated breakfast. Small group, cold mornings, big payoff.
“Abe and Brad were great. Pickup went smoothly and the drive was quiet and peaceful. There is a bathroom stop on the way, and you will arrive with plenty of time to see the stars. I’ve never seen so many shooting stars. They do provide a fleece lined poncho to use while at altitude which was a game changer. Even though I packed warm clothes with layers, this made all the difference. The sunset was gorgeous, and well worth the early start time. We got a lot of information on the way down the mountain which was interesting, and the restaurant was a cool spot to enjoy eating and walking…”
Kayak Hanalei River, snorkel Hanalei Bay for sea turtles, then enjoy beach lunch. Family friendly Kauai tour, gear included.
“We had a lovely morning taken by the super sweet Kolo (not sure if the spelling is correct) who was very fun and informative - told us the legend of the puff the magic dragon song originating on the north shore and made us all feel very relaxed and full of joy at the whole experience, We were not the best at kayaking haha but we made our way with the help of Kolo and the rest of the tour group too and we got where we needed to be! So fun to kayak out into the bay on to the beach where you can snorkel and see so many…”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
