If you love to travel, you probably have a bucket list of all the experiences and destinations you want to visit.
From the Seven Wonders of the World to areas of outstanding natural beauty, there is plenty to experience in every corner of the globe. But which tourist experience can be awarded the title of “the best travel experience 2025”?
Well, Iglu Cruise has the answers. The team used 2025 Tripadvisor data to analyse 25 of the “Best of the Best” experiences and then ranked them by the percentage of excellent, or five-star, reviews.
The following 25 travel experiences have officially been ranked as the best in the world:
Data: Iglu Cruise
| Rank | Travel Experience | Location | Number of reviews | Number of five-star reviews | % of five-star reviews |
| 1st | All-Inclusive Ubud Private Tour | Ubud, Indonesia | 11,919 | 11,862 | 99.52% |
| 2nd | Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace | Madrid, Spain | 4,276 | 4,253 | 99.46% |
| 2nd | Classic Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu | Cusco, Peru | 7,769 | 7,727 | 99.46% |
| 4th | London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs | London, United Kingdom | 6,060 | 5,994 | 98.91% |
| 5th | Zipline Cape Town – From the Foot of Table Mountain Reserve | Constantia, South Africa | 2,716 | 2,678 | 98.60% |
| 6th | Explore Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour | Siem Reap, Cambodia | 9,073 | 8,924 | 98.36% |
| 7th | Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride | Goreme, Türkiye | 5,368 | 5,276 | 98.29% |
| 8th | Ultimate Island Jeep Safari | Aruba, Aruba | 6,698 | 6,570 | 98.09% |
| 9th | Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi | Hanoi, Vietnam | 5,706 | 5,594 | 98.04% |
| 10th | Silfra: Snorkelling Between Tectonic Plates | Reykjavik, Iceland | 6,655 | 6,508 | 97.79% |
| 11th | The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales | Florence, Italy | 8,953 | 8,751 | 97.74% |
| 12th | Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching | Juneau, Alaska | 5,199 | 5,080 | 97.71% |
| 13th | Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Towers | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 6,166 | 5,970 | 96.82% |
| 14th | Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food | Medellín, Colombia | 4,076 | 3,924 | 96.27% |
| 15th | All-Inclusive Amsterdam Canal Cruise | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 9,619 | 9,243 | 96.09% |
| 16th | The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center | Porto, Portugal | 17,362 | 16,669 | 96.01% |
| 17th | Blue Cave Boat Tour from Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik, Croatia | 6,403 | 6,128 | 95.71% |
| 18th | Oahu Circle Island Tours | Oahu, Hawaii | 3,588 | 3,419 | 95.29% |
| 19th | History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour | Salem, Massachusetts | 7,670 | 7,270 | 94.78% |
| 20th | Kraków to Zakopane and Thermal Hot Bath Day Trip with Transfer | Kraków, Poland | 6,678 | 6,288 | 94.16% |
| 21st | Dubai Desert Discovery: Red Dunes Safari, Sandboarding & Camel Ride | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 5,926 | 5,567 | 93.94% |
| 22nd | Honolulu Xtreme Parasail | Oahu, Hawaii | 5,265 | 4,864 | 92.38% |
| 23rd | Budapest Danube Cruise with Buffet Dinner, Performances and Music | Budapest, Hungary | 5,989 | 5,365 | 89.58% |
| 24th | Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour | Cancun, Mexico | 18,963 | 16,898 | 89.11% |
| 25th | Kraków to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket | Kraków, Poland | 4,752 | 4,230 | 89.02% |
Top 10 Experiences
1. All-Inclusive Ubud Private Tour – Ubud, Indonesia
Score: 99.52%
Ranked in first place as the best tourist experience in the world is a private all-inclusive tour around Ubud, Indonesia. The experience includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a private driver and guide and entry to major tourist attractions including the Ubud Swing Experience, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tirta Empul Temple and more.
Food and drink are also included, and guests will be collected and dropped off at their hotel, villa, apartment or even the airport.
2. Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace – Madrid, Spain
Score: 99.46%
Ranking second is the Madrid Essential Tour in Madrid, Spain. The tour lasts between two to three hours and includes many of Madrid’s most famous landmarks, including the Royal Palace of Madrid, the cathedral and Restaurante Botin, the oldest restaurant in the world (according to the Guinness World Records).
With 99.46% of guests awarding the tour a five-star rating, it is clear to see why it is one of Spain’s top tourist experiences.
3. Classic Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu – Cusco, Peru
Score: 99.46%
The Classic Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu also scored 99.46%. The tour lasts for four days, and includes all food and drink, camping gear, and entry/admission to the Inca trail.
The four-day adventure is packed with activities, including a hike to the highest point on the Inca trail, Dead Woman’s Pass (Warmi Wañusqa) and amazing views of the Salkantay snowy peak.
4. London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs – London, UK
Score: 98.91%
The only UK tourist experience on the list is the London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, which scored a 98.91%. The tour allows guests to “see a side of London that visitors miss”, including local-loved pubs and historical ale houses and taverns, all whilst enjoying a range of local brews.
The maximum capacity is 14 people per group, and the tour lasts between three to four hours. Guests will also be able to witness some of London’s most iconic landmarks along the way.
5. Zipline From the Foot of Table Mountain Reserve – Constantia, South Africa
Score: 98.60%
Next on the list is the zipline at Table Mountain Reserve in South Africa. This ziplining experience allows visitors to experience views of Cape Town’s most famous natural wonder, Table Mountain, and enjoy a thrill-seeking activity at the same time.
Guests will travel in a private 4×4 vehicle to the foot of the mountain, and then start a zipline tour with seven zipline cables to try, offering stunning views of the Cape Peninsula.
6. Explore Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour – Siem Reap, Cambodia
Score: 98.36%
The Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour scored an impressive 98.36%. Angkor Wat is a Buddhist Temple and one of Southeast Asia’s most important archaeological sites, built in the early 12th century.
The tour starts before sunrise and includes entry and admission to a number of temples, including Ta Prohm Temple, known as the “jungle temple” or “tree temple” because of the lush trees surrounding the temple’s stones.
7. Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride – Göreme, Turkey
Score: 98.29%
For those who aren’t afraid of heights, the Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride is another tourist experience with amazing reviews, scoring 98.29%. Rising from the plains of Anatolia, Cappadocia is an ancient, fairytale landscape famous for its honeycombed underground cities and towering, chimney-shaped rocks.
Guests will reach heights of 300 metres, offering spectacular views of the Earth below. Breakfast and drinks will also be available, and a glass of champagne will be served to guests after their flight.
8. Ultimate Island Jeep Safari – Aruba
Score: 98.09%
Scoring 98.09% is the Ultimate Island Jeep Safari in Aruba, which visits locations off the beaten path, not accessible by car. On this excursion, guests will be able to spend time at Natural Pool, Baby Beach, Natural Bridge, and snorkel equipment is provided for those who want to explore the waters too.
A hot barbecue lunch, cold drinks, and entrance fees are also included. Visitors can enjoy photo stops at attractions including the California Lighthouse, Gold Mill Ruins, and Natural Bridge.
9. Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour – Hanoi, Vietnam
Score: 98.04%
The Ninh Binh Highlights Tour in Vietnam scored 98.04%. Lasting for up to 11 hours, guests will visit Hoa Lu, once the capital of Vietnam, explore Mua Cave and take in views from the mountain above, ride a boat through the Tam Coc caves, and cycle through the fields to Bich Dong Pagoda cave temples.
Included in the tour is food, drinks, an air conditioned private vehicle, private tour guide and entry/admissions to all the tourist attractions.
10. Silfra: Snorkelling Between Tectonic Plates – Reykjavik, Iceland
Score: 97.79%
Rounding off the top 10 is the Snorkelling Between Tectonic Plates experience in Reykjavik, Iceland. A glacier formed by the drift of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, Silfra is one of the world’s most dramatic snorkelling sites.
All equipment needed for the experience will be provided, including a drysuit and wetsuit, heated van, snorkelling gear and tour guide.
Dave Mills, Chief Commercial Officer at Iglu Cruise, said:
“As seen by our research, there are plenty of tourist experiences to be discovered on every continent. From cultural experiences such as the Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour, to high adrenaline activities like the Cape Town zipline, travel allows opportunities for everyone, no matter your interests.”
