Best One-Day Farm Trips Worldwide — Our Top 15

Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires: Santa Susana Ranch - Choosing the carriage or the horse ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 272 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $313Our pick

Spend about eight hours at Estancia Santa Susana, a historic ranch near Los Cardales. Ride a horse or carriage, tour the chapel and museum, eat a generous asado lunch with wine, and watch tango, folk dancing, boleadoras, and gaucho horsemanship. Downtown hotel pickup is included, but return is to central Buenos Aires.

“It is a nice trip to see the culture outside the city. But there is substantial downtime during the tour that could be filled with more activities/stories. Recommended for meat lovers!”

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Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

2.Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about nine hours exploring Dutch flower country by air-conditioned bus and boat. Meet third-generation tulip farmers Daan and Anja at De Tulperij, cruise past windmills and villages on the Kagerplassen, then enjoy flexible time at Keukenhof. English guiding, transport, entry fees, and a map are included.

“It was really nice!! lot of things to do and see. I highly recommend to include this in your trip to the Netherlands, 3rd & 4th week of April is the best time to visit.”

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Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch

3.Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 148 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $244

Ride a gentle horse at Estancia Don Silvano, watch gaucho horsemanship, eat a generous asado, and learn about mate on an eight-hour trip from Buenos Aires. English- and Spanish-speaking guides, hotel pickup from downtown hotels, drinks, snacks, and lunch are included. Expect a polished ranch show, not a working estancia visit.

“Well organized tour with excellent shows, lunch and horse rides. Guide Soledad was very attentive and professional.”

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Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting

4.Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $245

Travel from Zurich in a small Mercedes minibus to a working Swiss farm, the Appenzeller cheese dairy, Mt. Hoher Kasten, and Appenzell village. Guides such as Martin, Peter, Franz, and Monika are praised for clear local stories. Expect an early start, a full 11-hour day, optional mountain lunch, and changing Alpine weather.

“This tour is one of the best ones that we did while on Germany, Austria, Switzerland trip! The company gave us a bag full of goodies- chocolate, cheese, pens, etc. You definitely want to book this tour. The views from the mountain top restaurant were breathtaking!!! The trip to the cheese factory was fascinating!! This trip packed in a lot of activity with freebies along the way!!! Great job to this company!!!”

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My Tuscan Farm – Three Experiences in One Day

5.My Tuscan Farm – Three Experiences in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Top rated

Leave Florence for Dalle Nostre Mani farm in Fucecchio, where guides such as Cristina, Romina, Naemi, and Mateo lead you through olive groves, vineyards, herbs, animals, and the cellar. Taste five organic wines and olive oil, then make ravioli and fettuccine with a chef before eating lunch together.

“The visit to the farm was nice. The 4 stars is due to ride out and back--closing within a foot or two of the traffic ahead while still at speed, travelling quickly on a road that was not in good condition.”

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The Real Gaucho Day Trip from Mendoza – Don Daniel Ranch

6.The Real Gaucho Day Trip from Mendoza – Don Daniel Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $290

Leave Mendoza at 8:30 a.m. for Don Daniel’s ranch, where you’ll learn the mate ritual, eat homemade sopaipillas, and ride calmly trained horses into the Andes. A guide such as Matias, Martin, or Noemi leads the day in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Lunch is an open-fire asado when weather allows, with a cold sandwich offered in strong wind.

“This tour was definitely the highlight of our trip to Argentina! Our guide Martin was especially professional, knowledgeable and kind. The experience itself was mesmerizing with enchanting views and peaceful moments. Though the terrain is pretty rough and sometimes a bit scary, the horses are so well behaved and the guide and Daniel, the gaucho, so helpful that in no time you feel that you are in control and can relax and enjoy the moment. The doughnuts as well as the lunch were also amazing. Well worth the money!”

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Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

7.Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $183

Meet guide Simon for a Christchurch and North Canterbury day trip that pairs the Botanic Gardens with Glenafric Working Sheep Farm. Feed Donnie the pony, watch sheep shearing, ride a farm trailer, enjoy Zoe’s grazing lunch, and taste Waipara wines with Kirk and his team. Cruise pickup from Lyttelton is available.

“1. Great scenery in this Private Tour 2. Meet cute animals 3. One of the very best Boxed Organic Lunch ever experience”

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Zurich: Appenzell Day Trip with Farm Visit & Cheese Tasting

8.Zurich: Appenzell Day Trip with Farm Visit & Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 11 hours · from $233

Travel from Zurich to Appenzell in a group of no more than 15 with an English-speaking guide such as Konrad, Martin, Gallus, or Tomas. Visit a working farm, the Appenzeller show dairy, Hoher Kasten, a chocolate maker, and Appenzell’s painted wooden houses. The day is scenic, food-focused, and tightly scheduled.

“Guide (Gallus) was kind and very knowledgeable. Enjoyed meeting the various local merchants and the trip to the farm and understanding that aspect of life in the Appenzall region. Beautiful views from the mid-day trip up the mountain. Great easy way to be able to visit Appenzall and the region with transportation through the tour.”

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Cacao Farm Excursion Day Trip from Guayaquil

9.Cacao Farm Excursion Day Trip from Guayaquil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $205

Leave Guayaquil at 10 a.m. with a private guide such as Jaime, Eddie, or Adrian for a visit to Cacao y Mango Farm near Naranjal. Walk among cacao, rice, mango, papaya, and dragon fruit, then roast, peel, grind, and turn cacao into chocolate. A farm lunch and hotel pickup are included.

“This was such a cool experience! We learned about the history of cocoa, the plant itself, and the process of making chocolate and hot chocolate. Lunch was also delicious. So cool!!”

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Private Day Trip to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru from Nairobi

10.Private Day Trip to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $141

Leave Nairobi at 9:45am for Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru, where Fiona, Sarah, or another local host explains tea growing and preparation. Walk through tea fields and indigenous forest, watch for Colobus monkeys and birds, then enjoy drinks and a three-course lunch overlooking the Ngong Hills. Private transport and hotel pickup are included.

“Beautiful nature-full day on the tea farm with a short nature hike and a delicious lunch. Great way to spend the day.”

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Oyster farm experience / Private day trip from Dubrovnik

11.Oyster farm experience / Private day trip from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $258

Travel from Dubrovnik with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at the Majkovi viewpoint and historic Ston before spending two hours around Mali Ston Bay. Oyster tasting, brunch, homemade drinks, and the boat ride cost extra. Wine tasting at Curlin Winery is included.

“Had a fantastic day out with Marko. Very informative and catered to our trip. Would fully recommend this trip if you are in Croatia and Marko does other tours.”

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Madeira : Santo de Serra Local Farmers’ Market half day trip

12.Madeira : Santo de Serra Local Farmers’ Market half day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 26 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $49

Join a small-group 4x4 trip from Funchal or Caniço to Santo da Serra’s Sunday farmers’ market. You’ll browse fruit, vegetables, bread, homemade liqueurs, and infusions, then ride steep roads through Santa Cruz and Morena, with stops at Christ the King and other viewpoints. Guides speak English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish.

“My favourite part was the market. The authentic food offerings at the market were amazing. Some people there don’t speak English, so communication barriers made pricing difficult at times. Very relaxed atmosphere. Our guide told us we had 45 minutes, but we exceeded that and it wasn’t a problem. Some vendors only take cash so be ready for that. We were not prepared for that. The part I didn’t really like was the 4 x 4 vehicle. The only spot that was comfortable was the row of three. The backseats had very limited visibility for the sites. There were times where it was safe to stand up, but not always.…”

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Nairobi: Tea Farm Day Trip with Lunch at kiambethu

13.Tea Farm Day Trip with Lunch at kiambethu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 7 hours · from $44Best value

Spend seven hours at Kiambethu Tea Farm near Nairobi, learning its family story, picking tea, making orthodox tea, and walking through indigenous forest to a waterfall. The visit includes tea tasting, snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, and a three-course buffet lunch, but a separate $42 entry fee is payable in cash.

“Excellente excursion. La visite de la ferme et le repas sont incroyables. Je recommande fortement. Par contre, la prise en charge a été horrible. Impossible de joindre l'agence avant 9.30 alors que la prise en charge était prévue à 9.00. Au final , le chauffeur est arrivé à 10.35 à l'hôtel. Nous sommes arrivés à la ferme à 11.30. La visite était commencée depuis 11.00! J'ai donc raté le début de la visite. Très mauvaise organisation du transport.”

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Belém: Marajó Island Day Trip with Buffalo Farm Visit

14.Marajó Island Day Trip with Buffalo Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 10 hours · from $160

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Belém to Marajó Island by regional boat, then explore either Soure and Pesqueiro Beach or Salvaterra and Grande Beach. The day includes buffalo farming, local crafts, and açaí culture. Guide Thiago has led the Soure route, though stops can change with weather or local arrangements.

“Overall, I had a great time on the day trip. The guide was friendly and spoke English as well as a bit of German, which I appreciated. One small thing caught me by surprise: I ended up helping to cover the cost of the guide’s lunch. It would have been helpful to know this in advance, just to set the right expectations.”

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Nairobi: Purple Tea Farm Gatura Greens Day Trip

15.Purple Tea Farm Gatura Greens Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 8 hours · from $54

Travel from Nairobi to Gatura Greens in central Kenya for a hands-on purple tea visit with host Paula. You will pick leaves, roast and roll them, make a personal blend, taste several teas, eat a locally sourced meal, and walk through bamboo forest to a waterfall. Pickup, transport, water, soft drinks, lunch, and a private English-speaking guide are included.

“The purple tea farm was honestly such a nice stop. The views were beautiful, the tour was quick but interesting, and the tasting was surprisingly good. Really calm place, really friendly people. Definitely glad we went”

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