Excursion
A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity. It is usually organized for a group of people and lasts for a day or less.
Examples
3 of 5The hotel organizes weekly excursions to the local market.
The hotel plans short trips every week to the nearby shops.
Please register for the optional excursion at the front desk.
Please sign up for the extra trip at the main counter.
Let's go on a little excursion to the beach this afternoon.
Let's take a quick trip to the sea today after lunch.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Excursion sounds like 'Extra-cur-sion' — it's an extra little trip during your main vacation.
Quick Quiz
The cruise includes a guided ___ to the ancient ruins.
Correct!
The correct answer is: excursion
Examples
The hotel organizes weekly excursions to the local market.
everydayThe hotel plans short trips every week to the nearby shops.
Please register for the optional excursion at the front desk.
formalPlease sign up for the extra trip at the main counter.
Let's go on a little excursion to the beach this afternoon.
informalLet's take a quick trip to the sea today after lunch.
Field excursions are a vital part of the geology curriculum.
academicShort trips to see rocks are very important for students of geology.
The corporate retreat included a team-building excursion.
businessThe company event included a short trip for everyone to work together.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
all-day excursion
a trip that takes up the whole day
shore excursion
a trip taken by cruise ship passengers while at port
shopping excursion
a trip focused on buying things
Often Confused With
An expedition is usually long, difficult, and for scientific purposes; an excursion is short and for fun.
Usage Notes
Excursion often implies a group activity or something organized by a cruise ship or hotel.
Common Mistakes
Some learners use 'excursion' to describe a two-week vacation, but it should only be used for short trips.
Memory Tip
Excursion sounds like 'Extra-cur-sion' — it's an extra little trip during your main vacation.
Word Origin
From Latin 'excursio', meaning a 'running out'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The cruise includes a guided ___ to the ancient ruins.
Correct!
The correct answer is: excursion
Related Vocabulary
More Hospitality & Tourism words
Reservation
B1An arrangement to have something kept for you, such as a room in a hotel or a table in a restaurant. It is a formal promise that a service will be available for you at a specific time.
Accommodation
B1A place to live, work, or stay in, especially when you are traveling. It refers to the physical building or room provided for guests.
Destination
B1The place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken. In tourism, it refers to the final location of a traveler's trip.
Itinerary
B1A detailed plan or a list of the places you will visit on a journey, often including the times and dates of travel.
Amenities
B1Features or services that provide comfort, convenience, or pleasure. In a hotel, these might include a gym, a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, or toiletries.
Reception
B1The area in a hotel, office, or hospital where guests or patients are greeted and registered when they first arrive.
Souvenir
B1Something that you buy or keep to remember a place you have visited on holiday or a special event.
Sightseeing
B1The activity of visiting interesting places, especially by people on holiday. It involves looking at famous buildings, landmarks, or scenery.
Recommendation
B1A suggestion or advice that someone or something is good and should be chosen. In tourism, it usually refers to advice about which hotels, restaurants, or places to visit.
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