NATIONAL PARKS · HISTORICAL TOURS
Good historical tours in National Parks fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Gettysburg’s 2-hour guided battlefield bus tour, with practical tips on stops, guides, price, comfort, value, and who should book.
“Well worth the money. It was very informative and really brought to life what I thought I knew about the battle”
Review of Calgary’s 11-hour Waterton tour, with Bar U Ranch, Red Rock Canyon, bison country, waterfalls, and practical booking advice.
“It's worth to visit Waterton National Park when you visit Alberta. There are many stops that great for the photo opportunity. It was a surprise to see many water sports at Waterton Lake. A tour guide, Habib is very informative and makes sure everyone has been taken care. It's high recommended to take this tour.”
Review of Ghana’s Cape Coast castles and Kakum canopy walk, with practical advice on guides, value, timing, transport, and what to expect.
“Excellent day excursion to the cape coast and Kakum national park. Jeff was a great guide. The car had good AC and comfortable. Great food along the way.”
Review of a five-day Ethiopia tour covering Addis Ababa, Harar, Dire Dawa, and Awash National Park, with practical planning advice.
“Our trip was absolutely fantastic. Our travel designer provided personalized service, making it possible for us to choose among a number of activities. He also met us at the airport when we arrived, checked in with us regularly, and met us at the end to say goodbye. And the trip was also amazing we enjoyed every part of it.”
Review of Dingo Tours’ Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney, with Featherdale, scenic walks, small groups, lunch and practical booking tips.
“Seeing both the animal park and hiking the Blue Mountains made for a long but enriching day. Our guide was absolutely first rate.”
Review of a private Bangkok day tour to Ayutthaya and Khao Yai, with temples, waterfall views, Thai lunch, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“Both the guide and driver were very hospitable. Service was able to accommodate our special diet and change of plans due to flight issues.”
Review of the Etosha Himba Village tour, with practical details on timing, price, cultural value, transport, photos, and who should book.
“Výlet předražený, jedná se pouze o cca 30 minutový transfer do vesnice a zpět. Vstupné není v ceně a ani nikde není uvedeno, že se platí 300 NAD za osobu. Vesnice a počínání “domodců” vypadá nepřirozeně, spíše jde o divadlo pro turisty”
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