The 3 Best Workshops Worldwide

1.Mnemba Dolphin Tour, Clear Kayak, Cooking Class, Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $220Our pick

Spend about nine hours exploring Zanzibar by private vehicle, from Mnemba Island snorkeling and Kendwa clear kayaking to spice tasting, a Swahili cooking class, and a short beach horse ride. Guides such as Mohamed, Abdul, Andy, and Ali have been praised for warm service. The $220 price includes transport, lunch, water, fees, and equipment.

“This excursion was really amazing, but the itinerary varied vastly from what was advertised. Traffic around the island is horrible, so getting around to the different locations is a challenge. However, despite the derivative, my husband and I had Read more”

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2.Mnemba Dolphin Tour, Cooking Class, Spice Tour, Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $220

Spend about eight hours in Zanzibar, starting with Mnemba snorkeling and dolphin watching, then visiting Jambo Spice Farm for a spice walk and Swahili cooking lesson. End with horseback riding at Mangapwani. Private transport, lunch, water, and pickup are included. Guides may include Babu or Pasqualino.

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3.Cabo San Lucas: Dolphin Swim Class with Marine Specialist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 30 min · from $169Best value

At Cabo Adventures in Baja California Sur, a Marine Mammal Specialist introduces you to Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins, then guides you through hand signals, echolocation, play, hugs, and kisses in a shallow-water platform. The 30-minute session suits families, though children aged 4 to 9 need a paying adult in the water. Photos cost extra.

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