NATIONAL PARKS · TOURS
Guided, self-guided, by jeep, boat or coach. The 15 below cover the ways into the world’s best-known parks, with what each costs and how early the gate wants you.
Ride an airboat through the Everglades, spot alligators and birds, and enjoy a funny wildlife show at Gator Park near Miami.
“It was so fun that it seemed short. We now no that airboat rides are a blast and something we will do again”
Explore Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai with waterfalls, pagodas, hill-village coffee, Thailand’s highest point, and low-impact travel.
“Our guide, Sunny, was amazing. She shared lots of interesting facts about the places we visited and certainly knew her way around. Everything was on time and well organized. It’s not a very adventurous tour, but we’ve learned a lot.”
Paddle a clear kayak through Shell Key Preserve, spot dolphins and birds, explore mangroves, and hunt for shells on this small-group Tampa Bay tour.
“Great tour - knowledgeable about the area and the flora and fauna! Funny and entertaining day out in nature with dolphins swimming under our clear kayaks.”
Review of Tenerife’s Teide sunset and stargazing tour, with telescope highlights, meal details, cold-weather tips, transport advice, and value.
“I would def recommend this trip, it was fabulous. Ozzy was great and very knowledgeable as well as making it fun.”
Review of the Yosemite and Giant Sequoias day tour from San Francisco, with itinerary, costs, travel tips, and honest advice on who should book.
“Glenda our driver/tour guide was amazing! She was knowledgeable, kind and enjoys her job! It was a wonderful trip!!”
Review of the Mt. Rainier Highlights Tour from Seattle, with route details, seasonal tips, guide quality, price value, and practical advice.
“It was very well managed, and our guide was incredibly informative, providing us with all the interesting details throughout the trip. One of the highlights was definitely the weather – we were fortunate to have a sunny day in November in Seattle. Recommended.”
Review of the Las Vegas to Grand Canyon South Rim bus tour, with Route 66 stops, meals, timing, costs, guides, and practical booking advice.
“The bus seats were really uncomfortable and the stop for some guests to have dinner while others waited was a waste of time.”
Review of the Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split, including transport, walking, boat and train rides, cost, guides, and practical tips.
“This was an amazing trip. Highly recommend. It was a full day trip. The guide Sanja was great. She was a wealth of information and provided stories and histories and local information along the way, but not so much that we could not also just rest and enjoy the trip. She was great and taking pictures, and provided additional tips and information throughout the walk thruogh the park. The park itself should be lakes and waterfalls as it was so beautiful. The day trip itself was extremely well coordinated and went smoothly throughout the drive and time at the park.”
Review of the $31 Krka National Park tour from Split, with waterfalls, boat access, free time, optional wine tasting, and practical tips.
“We really enjoyed the trip to Krka. Our tourguide, Mate, was very nice and the waterfalls were stunning!”
Review of the Split to Plitvice Lakes tour, with costs, walking demands, transport details, guide quality, park highlights, and practical booking advice.
“Beautiful park and part of the country. Pristine lakes and waterfalls. Ivanka brought a lot of energy, enthusiasm and knowledge. Long day but it’s a don’t miss excursion!”
Review of Hilo’s 6-hour Volcanoes National Park shore excursion, with lava tubes, steam vents, black sand beaches, macadamia nuts, and port pickup.
“I booked this tour independently of my cruise ship and made all arrangements on my own, including transportation to the tour’s meeting location. On the day before the tour, I received a text stating that one of the three couples had canceled and that if the vacant spot could not be filled by 6:00 pm, my tour would be canceled. I was then offered a “semi-private” tour with the other couple (if they would agree – which they later did) at a slightly higher price. I declined—both because the tour was already expensive and because waiting until 6:00 pm would have left me with no realistic alternatives if they canceled.…”
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 Lanzarote’s Timanfaya volcano tour, with geothermal demonstrations, the exclusive Volcano Route, camel rides, pricing, and practical tips.
“it was amazing, really informative, and the scenery- WOW!! some really narrow roads. Tour buses only allowed so no hold ups with cars. Take a hoody/jacket because it's really windy/chilly up there.”
Review of the Plitvice Lakes day tour from Split, with transport, costs, walking demands, guides, park highlights, and practical booking advice.
“Great all in 1 Hop on... Hop off n u r there at this great national park! I just wish lunch could be earlier so we get the deserved break Enjoyable n good introduction from the guides Mia n Sonja The driver Miki is a great guy too”
Explore Bar Harbor and Acadia by bus, with Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, and Sieur de Monts Spring in 2.5 hours.
“Our tour guide was a local resident, pleasant and insightful. Unfortunately part of the park was closee due to the government shutdown but the guide made the most of the opportunity.”
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