USA · USA NATIONAL PARK TOURS
Fifty-odd national parks and enormous distances between them, so almost every good day starts from a city. The 15 below leave from Las Vegas, Moab, Jackson, Denver and San Francisco, priced and timed.
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”
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 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 Aspire Tours’ Rocky Mountain National Park day trip from Denver, with wildlife, mountain views, practical tips, costs, and seasonal advice.
“Excellent guide Jed. Knowledgeable, courteous, on time, Very interesting itinerary, scenic. Highly recommend.”
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 Anchorage’s wilderness, wildlife, and glacier tour, with wildlife stops, photo tips, scenic drives, optional Portage Glacier cruise, and practical advice.
“Nice trip to take for a better understanding of this beautiful place. Knowledgeable guide, safe and easy transport, seeing glaciers and wildlife. Great pictures provided by guide after trip.”
See Zion and Bryce Canyon from Las Vegas in one long day with lunch, park entry, WiFi, scenic stops, and practical planning advice.
“It starts early in day and is a long day but time passes quickly. The two parks are well worth the time spent”
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 Moab’s Arches 4x4 tour, with Tower Arch, Eye of the Whale, dinosaur tracks, guide tips, pricing, hikes, and practical advice.
“Outstanding trip with an amazing tour guide! Abby was a powerhouse of knowledge, professional, fun and can drive the Land Cruiser, Rooster, like no other!!!”
Review of the $79 Grand Canyon South Rim tour from Las Vegas, with lunch, WiFi, park entry details, stops, costs, and practical advice.
“Excellent weather & safe travels. Brandon; our tour guide was outstanding & went over & above to make the trip perfect. Our driver; Saffire did an outstanding job& was super pleasant during our stops. (NOTE: She couldn't talk while driving). Highly recommend this day trip!”
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.”
See Yosemite’s granite icons, valley views, and giant sequoias on a full-day San Francisco tour with expert guidance and hotel pickup.
“Im just back from an unforgettable Yosemite tour, with jaw-dropping views, towering waterfalls, and more granite than your mums latest kitchen Reno. I hear you ask whether it was the squirrels or the giant 3000 year old Sequoia trees that made this a real highlight for me? Not even close. It was Andy, the tour guide. Part wilderness expert, part stand-up comedian, and full-time ‘El Capitan’. He knew every trail, tree, edible berry, igneous, metamorphic and granitic rock fact in the state of California, and somehow kept us alive despite some travellers best efforts. Between the scenery and Andy’s angelic Tom Petty acapella, I laughed harder than I hiked (and…”
Review of Major Marine Tours’ six-hour Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward, with glaciers, wildlife, lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“I don’t even know where to start. This was such an incredible experience. From the wildlife to the views, I was simply left in awe. We saw many different whales, seals, sea lions, puffins, eagles, mountain goats. The captain and crew were incredibly helpful and informative. The meal provided was simple, but good and filling. They offered snacks throughout the day. They also offered “glacial” margaritas but I will let you figure out what that means on your own 😉 Highly recommend.”
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