Rafiki Tours

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What Our Customers Say

Cindy Thomson 2025-04-12

We did a sea kayak & hiking tour today with Sam. Rest assured, utilizing Rafiki Tours will be the best decision you can make if you want a truly personalized experience....

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Diana Eskander 2025-05-20

I had the pleasure of joining Raffiki Tours for a 5-day trip to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, and it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life..........

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Brian Landvogt 2025-07-09

My family had an amazing time kayaking and hiking in Dana Point! Sam is a great tour guide with awesome stories and insight into the local wildlife.........

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F.K. G. H. 2025-02-16

Samuel tiene un tacto genial. Al haber sido asistente aéreo en una aerolínea internacional, tiene no sólo múltiples conocimientos de l......


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Karim Ismail (Key) 2025-02-14

Meeting Sam was the best decision I did during my visit to LA, it didn't feel like a tour at all and more of friends just getting together with a friend showing....

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Rania Katbi 5 months ago

Sam is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. He took care of all the details for our Joshua Tree Day Tour and we saw all the best spots. He had great....

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Julie Soliman 3 months ago

Such a fun experience. Definitely a must!!!t....





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lillie0104 San Diego, CA11 contributions

We did the Half Day Dana Point Kayak and Hike and had such a great experience. We were in town for our anniversary......


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Bill I 1 contributions

We had such a fantastic time on the half day Kayak and had I ke adventure in Dana Point yesterday! The whole experience.......


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khalid 5 contributions

I had such a great time kayaking and hiking with Sam! It was honestly one of the best experiences I've had. The .......



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Nandy1106 12 contributions

An unforgettable trip to San Diego. It’s was a private tour. Sam our tour guide was extremely patient with us. We covered places .......


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Shoghair M 1 contributions

Very friendly and highly accomodating tour. We were on a very tight time crunch and got to see a lot of Hollywood .......


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Sheri_A Jul 2025

Sam was such a wonderful guide! The kayak tour took a little over an hour and is completely doable for a family of four who enjoy the water......


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Jennifer_C May 2025

This was an incredible way to explore Dana Point in both the water and on land. Sam was an amazing guide - very personable......


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Cindy Thomson 2025-04-12

We did a sea kayak & hiking tour today with Sam. Rest assured, utilizing Rafiki Tours will be the best decision you can make if you want a truly personalized experience....

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Diana Eskander 2025-05-20

I had the pleasure of joining Raffiki Tours for a 5-day trip to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, and it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life..........

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Brian Landvogt 2025-07-09

My family had an amazing time kayaking and hiking in Dana Point! Sam is a great tour guide with awesome stories and insight into the local wildlife.........

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F.K. G. H. 2025-02-16

Samuel tiene un tacto genial. Al haber sido asistente aéreo en una aerolínea internacional, tiene no sólo múltiples conocimientos de l......


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Karim Ismail (Key) 2025-02-14

Meeting Sam was the best decision I did during my visit to LA, it didn't feel like a tour at all and more of friends just getting together with a friend showing....

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Rania Katbi 5 months ago

Sam is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. He took care of all the details for our Joshua Tree Day Tour and we saw all the best spots. He had great....

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Julie Soliman 3 months ago

Such a fun experience. Definitely a must!!!t....





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lillie0104 San Diego, CA11 contributions

We did the Half Day Dana Point Kayak and Hike and had such a great experience. We were in town for our anniversary......
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Bill I 1 contributions

We had such a fantastic time on the half day Kayak and had I ke adventure in Dana Point yesterday! The whole experience.......
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khalid 5 contributions

I had such a great time kayaking and hiking with Sam! It was honestly one of the best experiences I've had. The .......

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Nandy1106 12 contributions

An unforgettable trip to San Diego. It’s was a private tour. Sam our tour guide was extremely patient with us. We covered places .......
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Shoghair M 1 contributions

Very friendly and highly accomodating tour. We were on a very tight time crunch and got to see a lot of Hollywood .......
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Julija 2 contributions

Great experience and an interesting tour, included the main landmarks and places in San Diego. Keep up the good.......
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Anna Maria 7 contributions

We had San Diego tour , it was a really nice one and the city is amazing ! I loved the Spanish garden !! Samuel is.......
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Radiarianna 1 contributions

From he moment we arrived, he made us feel like family. He was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and truly caring.......

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Sergei USA 40 contributions

We had an amazing day with Sam as our tour guide! From the moment he picked us up in Huntington Beach,.......

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Maged Ibraheem 1 contributions

As someone who likes exploring the world and has been to 14 countries, I enjoyed this tour, getting the experience.......
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Michael K 5 contributions

Went on an OC Bike and hike tour as I wanted to explore Orange county top attractions with my friend. Sam organised.......
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Sheri_A Jul 2025

Sam was such a wonderful guide! The kayak tour took a little over an hour and is completely doable for a family of four who enjoy the water......
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Jennifer_C May 2025

This was an incredible way to explore Dana Point in both the water and on land. Sam was an amazing guide - very personable......

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Loretta_P Jul 2025

It was the perfect activity in Dana Point. Rafiki Tours created the perfect experience. Kayaking atound the Island and several......

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MariaFish Jul 2025

My husband and I had a fun for kayaking and hiking to the cave tour with Sam. Sam is very easy going and encouraging.......

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Andrea_O Jul 2025

Wonderful half day spent on and along the water with my teen daughter. Our guide was knowledgeable.......

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Paula_M Jul 2025

Sam was a knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic guide. He had a well-planned itinerary , and gave us the.......

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Our Bestselling Tours – Book Today!

Hollywood Sign perched on a sunny hillside
HollyWood Day Tour
Joshua Tree Day Tour
San Diego Day Tour
OC Hike and Bike Day Tour
Kayak and Hike Dana Point
Airport Pick-up and Drop Off
Temecula Wine Tasting
Yosemite 3 Day Tour

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Exploring Southern California with us isn’t just a tour, it’s an unforgettable adventure filled with stunning scenery, rich culture, and hidden gems only locals can share. Having traveled the world and developed a deep appreciation for nature and diverse cultures, we bring a global perspective while highlighting the unique charm of California’s beaches, coastal towns, and breathtaking landscapes. Our passion for storytelling and connecting with people ensures every moment is engaging, fun, and meaningful. Whether we’re soaking up the sun, spotting dolphins, or strolling through seaside villages, we’ll make sure you leave with lasting memories and a newfound love for this incredible region.

Rafiki Tours offers experiences that showcase a unique, local perspective of every destination you visit. Led by knowledgeable, unscripted, and engaging local guides, our tours explore a wide range of themes—from history and architecture to local cuisine, music, and public art. While many of our tours are walking-based, you might also find yourself exploring by kayak, bike, raft – depending on the journey.