Duck splash tours
A duck tour is an adventure that involves tours on specially built amphibious vehicles, and provided as a tourist attraction in cities with waterways.
There are exciting reasons why you should take a duck tour during your travels around the world, and these include:
- Unique sightseeing opportunities.
- An appreciation for different cultures in respective countries.
- The choice of combining packages to get the most out of different tours.
The origin of duck tours
These duck tours trace their origins to 1946 when the first company dealing with these tours was established in Wisconsin, USA. Over the years, travel companies have snagged up these tours and turned them into stunning tourist attractions. The adventure of slow sightseeing aboard these unique purpose-built vehicles is what makes this an enjoyable ‘must-do’ during your travels.
Where can you enjoy duck tours?
There are different places across the world where you can enjoy duck tours. When in Europe, look out for the London Duck tours, the sole duck tour company in the United Kingdom. With close to 15 functional vessels, the company’s distinct yellow amphibious vehicles allow you to see some of London’s iconic attractions, all the while complimented by live commentary to keep you engaged.
Most duck tours in London culminate at the famous River Thames, making for an exciting amphibious adventure altogether. London Duck tours are perfect for the whole family, so make sure you look out for the themed tours to keep the kids enthralled.
Viking Splash Tours offers a fun way to enjoy Dublin, both on land and in the water. The aptly named tour company revolves around the Viking theme, giving you a subtle glimpse into the Irish culture. Choose from any of the packages available on the company’s official website and enjoy the sights and sounds of Dublin.
Australia is no stranger to the fun adventures that come with duck tours. Choose from any of the following companies to experience Australia on land and by water: Aquaduck Safaris, Super Duck Adventure Tours and the amazing Rainforestation Nature Park. The latter is especially exciting because it takes guests through the unique rain forest ecological system, through the lush forest and ending in a tiny lake where the vessel’s strength is put to the test.
In Singapore, enjoy an amphibious ride as you get to see some of the city’s most fascinating attractions. On board the topless amphibious vessels, nothing beats the fresh air, stunning views and excited giggles from other tourists. There are different packages to choose from, all of which are family-friendly to ensure you get have the most amazing time of your sightseeing tour.
In South Africa, get in touch with Langkawi Duck Tours for a refreshing tour. This is the perfect way to go sightseeing, and to enjoy unique destinations with a local touch. You could also combine the packages available at the company for a more riveting session. Other countries where you can enjoy duck tours include the USA and Canada. Be sure to search for these tours when planning your itinerary.