America · NATIONAL PARKS
The shortlist to send a friend: 15 national park trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you pay.
Everglades airboat tour from Miami with narrated wildlife show, gator wrestling, Jaws photos. $42 plus $8 park entry.
“Awesome, so much fun, saw many gators and our guide and the show was amazing ❣️”
Paddle Tampa Bay in a clear kayak, see mangroves and wildlife, then stop at Shell Key for shells, sandbars, and photos.
“We decided to book this last minute for a fun activity to do with our 18 year old daughter. We had an absolutely amazing time. The guide was incredible and you can tell she loved her job. We saw so much wildlife, got to stop at an island and hunt for shells, and we even stopped in the mangroves for a picture. We took the 6pm time, and got to witness the most beautiful sunset when we were coming back in. I 100% recommend this activity. We were so excited we decided to book it. It became one of the best parts of our trip.”
A guided day trip from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park with scenic stops, wildlife chances, and comfortable transportation for $199.
“Excellent guide Jed. Knowledgeable, courteous, on time, Very interesting itinerary, scenic. Highly recommend.”
Full-day Mt. Rainier guided tour from Seattle, with Longmire, Narada Falls, Paradise views, and winter snowshoe options.
“Kevin was our tour guide and made the day delightful. Plenty of stops and the tour was amazing!! Amazing views of Mt. Ranier!”
Full-day South Rim bus tour from Las Vegas with hotel pickup, Route 66 stops, 3 hours at the canyon, and guide commentary.
“I booked the first tour I could, it was 3 days out, so I booked 2 more nights in the hotel. Then they canceled the tour. So I not only didn't get to see the grand canyon as was my dream, it cost me unnecessary hotel expense.”
A half-day Anchorage wilderness loop with wildlife stops, glacier viewpoints, and free photo tips, plus an optional Portage Glacier cruise in summer.
“Today, 9/28/25, was a beautiful, sunshiny day for this tour. Hunter was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of history & geology with us. In addition to the animals at the conservation center, we saw mountain goats, eagles, eagle nest, salmon, and a LARGE mail moose walking along the road. I cannot think of a better way to spend a day in Anchorage and beyond! Thank you Hunter!”
One day from Las Vegas to **Zion** and **Bryce Canyon** with lunch, park stops, Wi-Fi, and big red-rock views.
“It starts early in day and is a long day but time passes quickly. The two parks are well worth the time spent”
Six hours from Hilo to Kilauea sights, a lava tube walk, and black sand beach turtles, with guide-led stops and park fees included.
“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.…”
A 2-hour guided coach bus tour of Gettysburg with a National Park guide, visiting Devil’s Den, Little Round Top, Pickett’s Charge.
“Very informative. Our guide John was very knowledgeable. The bus was comfortable. Stacey the driver was very pleasant.”
Hotel pickup to the Grand Canyon South Rim with scenic overlooks and optional IMAX, Hummer, or helicopter. Lunch and water included.
“Overall the tour was a success however it is a long day! The bus was not a luxury bus. More like an air conditioned shuttle. The driver/tour guide was excellent at both and eager to help!”
Arches from Moab by 4WD to Tower Arch, Eye of the Whale, dinosaur tracks, and possible sunset and stargazing.
“Adam was a good and knowledgeable guide. But not worth the price of admission. You can do better on your own”
A long, early Grand Canyon South Rim day trip from Las Vegas with lunch, WiFi, and major viewpoints without a rental car.
“Great experience! I was doing this trip solo and was very comfortable with the entire experience. Our guide Olivia was quite knowledgeable about the Grand Canyon, as well as the Las Vegas area and kept us informed and entertained the entire time. Highly recommend this trip!”
Half-day narrated bus tour from Bar Harbor to Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, and Sieur de Monts Spring, with short stops and big views.
“Ronny was an excellent driver and narrator. He gave us a lot of information about Acadia Park mixed with good humor.”
One-day Yosemite trip from San Francisco with Yosemite Valley free time, El Capitan and Half Dome views, and a Giant Sequoias walk plus geo audio guides.
“Amazing! we love it 😍 Also, our tour guide/driver Keith, is very attentive to everyone’s need and comfort.”
Seward cruise to Holgate or Aialik Glacier for calving ice, Chiswell Islands seabirds, and wildlife narration, plus lunch.
“This 6 hours cruise tour is amazing. It was a sunny day and we met a lot of wildlife like whales, sea otters and sea lions. The view is stunning and the crew are super friendly. Highly recommended!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
