Tripadvisor’s top 10 experiences around the world and in the U.S.

Tripadvisor’s annual Travelers Choice announcements continue to roll out, with its most recent awards bestowed on top experiences, the top 10 tours and attractions around the world and the top 10 in the United States.

It’s a very fun list, accompanied by photos, descriptions and — of course — links so you can book those experiences with their partners. (Tripadvisor is in the travel business, after all.)

“Experiences turn travelers into adventurers, connecting them with the local community and giving them unforgettable stories for years to come,” says Kate Urquhart, the company’s general manager of experiences. “We’re grateful to everyone who took the time to share their reviews and help fellow travelers plan their next escape.”

There were a couple of eyebrow-raisers, too, things that made us wonder a bit. The Travelers Choice awards, after all, are based on user reviews, so you not only need rapturous reviews, you need a whole lot of them. But don’t mind us. One traveler’s Thai cooking course (yes, please) is another traveler’s Korean infiltration tunnel adventure. (We can think of at least two intrepid Bay Area News Group readers who would love that! And speaking of our readers, if you’d like to submit your travel adventures to our Wish You Were Here feature, the how-tos are at the end of that linked story. Or you can just email us.)

Here are the top 10s. There’s something here for literally everyone. Find all the deets on this and other Travelers Choice awards at www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice.

Tripadvisor’s top 10 experiences around the world

1. Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour, Honolulu, Hawaii

2. Thai Cooking Course, Chiang Mai, Thailand

3. Ubud Tour – Best of Ubud, Ubud, Bali

4. Red Dunes ATV, Sandsurf, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ, Dubai, UAE

5. Best DMZ 3rd Infiltration Tunnel Tour from Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

6. Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure, Reykjavik, Iceland

7. Amsterdam Luxury Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise, Amsterdam, Netherlands

8. Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour, Siem Reap, Cambodia

9. San Juan Guided Snorkel Tour, San Juan, Puerto Rico

10. Hanoi Jeep Tours, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tripadvisor’s top 10 experiences in the U.S.

1. Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour, Honolulu, Hawaii

2. Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching, Juneau, Alaska

3. History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour, Salem, Mass.

4. Party Bike in Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Ariz.

5.  Niagara Falls American-Side Tour with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, Niagara Falls, N.Y.

6. Xtreme Parasail in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

7. Deluxe USS Arizona Memorial and Historical City Tour, Honolulu, Hawaii

8. Swim with Manatees, Crystal River, Fla.

9. Fairbanks Snowmobile Adventure from North Pole, North Pole, Alaska

10. The Official Hollywood Sign Walking Tour, Los Angeles, Calif.