The 10 Best BBQ Tours

1.Santiago: Cajón del Maipo Hot Springs & Chilean Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 12 hours · from $250Our pick

Leave Santiago for Cajón del Maipo in a Jeep or SUV, stopping at San José de Maipo, the Veil of the Bride Waterfall, and seven volcanic hot-spring pools. Guides such as Francisco, Rosario, Axel, and Jaime lead the outing, which ends with a generous Chilean barbecue, wine, campfire, and stargazing.

“Unforgettable experience! The Andes, hot springs, and a Chilean BBQ under the stars were incredible. Our guide Francisco was outstanding - knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole tour special. Could not speak more highly. Don’t miss this! 10/10.”

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2.Bike or E-Bike Tour, BBQ, Sauna, Parks, and Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 5 hours · from $233

Spend five hours cycling with guides such as Luca or Robert through Meilahti, Seurasaari, and Keskuspuisto. Expect easy bike sections, a historic island walk, vegetarian or vegan Finnish BBQ, and a traditional sauna. E-bikes are free on request, and groups are limited to 10.

“It was an Amazing experience. Robert made this a fun day!”

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3.Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $135Top rated

Spend about seven hours kayaking Lake Rotoiti from Rotorua with a trained guide. Paddle to hot pools, enjoy a Kiwi BBQ, then visit glowworm and crayfish caves by boat. Justin and Ricky are among the guides associated with this experience. Equipment, instruction, hotel transfers, and entry fees are included.

“Wonderful time on our kayaking trip! The equipment was all in excellent condition and the meal was delicious too!”

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4.Finnish Traditional Sauna Escape : Fire, Ice and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Travel 25 kilometers from Rovaniemi to a lakeside home hosted by Alex and Tanja. Learn how a historic wood-burning sauna works, spend about two hours using the sauna and ice hole, then enjoy sausages and non-alcoholic drinks by the fireplace. Small groups, towels, slippers, and hotel transfers are included.

“Sauna experience was great and they gave us ample time to enjoy the sauna and the lake. Afterwards had a candlelit dinner in the log cabin. Cute and felt authentic”

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5.Explore happiest Helsinki: Bike/Ebike: BBQ, Sauna, Forest, &Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $177

Spend 4 to 5 hours cycling Helsinki with guide Robert or Luca, using a standard bike or e-bike depending on availability. Ride through parks and forests, walk around Seurasaari Open Air Museum, share a BBQ, then enjoy Finnish sauna time and swimming. Groups are limited to 10, with the sauna location subject to change.

“Had a great day, thank you to Luca who was our fabulous guide for the day. The riding was not too strenuous but also enough to balance the sightseeing element(s), as I wanted an active day rather than just sight-seeing. I got to try and e-bike which I would not otherwise have had chance to do. Lucas was patient (we got lost on the way to the start and he kindly waited for us), knowledgeable and tailored each aspect to the individuals in the group - the food he bought for the BBQ (I am Vegan and he catered for this) and also which sauna the group visited. I had…”

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6.Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6h 30m · from $130

Paddle across Lake Rotoiti with an English-speaking guide, soak in boat-access-only Manupirua Springs, eat a Kiwi barbecue, and return at sunset to see glow-worm caves. Justin and Ricky have guided recent trips. Plan for about two hours of paddling, plus transfers and pool time.

“This was our favorite activity of our whole trip! Thanks for being so fun and treating us so well!”

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7.Volcanic Hot Springs, Foot Massage, Tequila & Mex BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $86Best value

Leave Marina Vallarta for a five-hour jungle escape with volcanic hot springs, a pool, Mexican BBQ, and small-batch tequila from Jalisco. Guides Cesar, Izzy, and Erik help shape the day with friendly hosting, tequila tasting, and cocktail-making. The open-air bus has no air-conditioning, and tequila tasting is for adults 18 and older.

“From the moment we set out, the drive was a bit bumpy, but when we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning setting. The value, drinks, and lunch were all top-notch, and the pool and bike ride to the hot springs were icing on the cake. It was a day full of learning, history, and cocktails - a one-of-a-kind experience that left us with a newfound appreciation for the perfect concoction. Highly recommend for a fun, educational, and unforgettable experience!”

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8.Mt.Bukhansan Hiking and Korean Sauna Tour with Sauna Scrub Service&Korean BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $250

Trade Seoul’s streets for a 2 to 3 hour Bukhansan hike, then relax with a 20 minute hot bath and traditional Korean scrub at Dragon Hill Spa. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Jones or Vincent, adjusts the route to your group’s ability. Hotel transfers, entrance fees, spa treatment, and lunch are included.

“This was a fantastic tour! Jones was incredibly friendly, patient, and fun. He planned a terrific day for us, and also was happy to make any adjustments we wanted. I highly recommend this tour and our entire family (2 parents, girls ages 20, 15, and 11) loved it.”

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9.RIB Tour to Local’s Cottage with BBQ and Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $306

Ride a RIB from Helsinki to a private family island, where local hosts show you cottage life, island history, edible berries, and sauna customs. You’ll share a homemade outdoor lunch, walk through the woods, and may cool off in the sea. The four-hour English-language tour runs rain or shine for up to 15 people.

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10.Extreme Quad Ride & Highlander BBQ + Thermal Pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hours · from $136

Spend seven hours in the Tatra Mountains with hotel pickup, a guided one-hour quad ride, a shepherd’s hut visit, smoked oscypek, a highlander BBQ, and three hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths. The ride costs an extra 400 PLN per two-person vehicle in cash. Snow changes the ride to snowmobiles.

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