The 15 Best National Park Tours in the USA

Miami: Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show - What the 35-minute airboat ride is like

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,296 reviews · 1 day · from $42Our pick

Review of Miami’s Everglades airboat tour, wildlife show, costs, timing, guides, animals, food, and practical tips before you book.

“Great activity in the Everglades - we'd hope to have a longuer time on the boat. We saw turtles, gators and also different birds. Our guide (Cody) was cool and funny : he was able to respond to our questions. The show was great as well (Thx again TOM) We'll recommend to anyone who wants to have this experience in teh Everglades.”

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Canoes & Kayaks, Clear Kayak Tours, National Parks, St Petersburg Florida Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

2.Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,800 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79Top rated

Paddle a clear kayak through Shell Key Preserve near St. Petersburg, spotting dolphins, mangroves, birds, and shells for $79.

“Insanely beautiful! Jada was very knowledgeable and shared great fun facts about all of the wildlife we saw. Would definitely recommend. Also very much appreciated the cold water provided”

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Denver Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Discover Rocky Mountain National Park

3.Discover Rocky Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,419 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Review of the Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park tour, with wildlife, alpine views, Estes Park, picnic lunch, guides, and practical tips.

“Great tour! Beautiful sights. Our tour guide Rico was very nice and informative and made a big effort to show us local animals.”

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National Parks, Seattle Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

4.Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,156 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $150

Review of the Mt. Rainier Highlights Tour from Seattle, with waterfalls, forests, Paradise, seasonal routes, guide tips, and honest value advice.

“This travel host is exceptional. He tailored the day depending on visibility of the mountain so that we would have the best experience! So knowledgeable. Local to the area, All the inside information was just so fascinating. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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Grand Canyon Tours, Las Vegas Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours

Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas

5.Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,071 reviews · 15 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $71

Review of the Grand Canyon South Rim bus tour from Las Vegas, with Route 66 stops, meals, timing, costs, guides, and practical advice.

“First, the Grand Canyon never disappoints, but beyond the canyon, Robert, our tour guide, made the whole trip enjoyable! We were provided with several very good choices when preordering our breakfast and lunch the day prior to the trip (yummy). Robert provided narrative along the way of many interesting facts…but he did not talk the whole way either…excellent balance! I recommend the walking tour with Robert for an extra $25. Lots of fun stops along the way there. Fewer stops on the way back…remember to use the bathroom facilities before you board the bus to return to Vegas. Very fun trip! Highly recommend this tour company!”

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Alaska Tours, Glacier Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Wildlife

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

6.Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,004 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Review of Anchorage’s half-day wilderness tour, with wildlife, glaciers, photo stops, Chugach scenery, costs, timing, and cruise advice.

“This tour is perfect to experience some highlights of Anchorage if you don’t have many days to sight see. The Wildlife Conservation stop was amazing enabling us to see many animals such as bears, moose, reindeer, porcupine, lynx, and bison. We stopped at a riverside area where salmon come to spawn and had up close views of sockeye, chum, and pink salmon. We chose to upgrade and went on the boat tour on Portage Lake to see Byron glacier up close. It was phenomenal and worth the extra money! Our tour guide, Aaron, was very knowledgeable about local wildlife and did a fantastic job explaining the history of Anchorage. He…”

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Las Vegas Tours, Lunch Experiences, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Bryce Canyon & Zion National Park from Las Vegas with Lunch, WiFi

7.Bryce Canyon & Zion National Park from Las Vegas with Lunch, WiFi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,515 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $169

Review of the Las Vegas to Zion and Bryce Canyon day tour, with route details, lunch, WiFi, costs, park time, guide tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We really enjoyed this trip and our tour guide, John, from national express, is extremely knowledgeable and he knows the region really well. He’s also very attentive makes everyone feel like they have been taken care of. Highly recommended”

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Big Island of Hawaii Tours, National Parks, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

8.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,338 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $159

Review of Hilo’s six-hour Volcanoes National Park shore excursion, with Kilauea, lava tubes, black sand beach, macadamia nuts, and practical tips.

“We enjoyed this tour very much. Shevon, our guide provided abundant informative narration and treated us with lots of Aloha. Plenty of photo ops along the tour but no photo could do justice to the actual views we enjoyed at the volcano national park. We felt there was a lot of added value taking the organized tour vs. going on our own due to the details pointed out and insights our guide offered, being a local resident of the island.”

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2-Hour Experiences, Gettysburg Tours, Guided, Historical Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours

2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

9.2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Review of Gettysburg’s 2-hour guided battlefield bus tour, with historic stops, practical tips, value advice, and what to expect.

“The tour was very infomative. Our guide Paul did a great job. Being able to get out onto the field at a couple stops was pretty awesome. I highly recommend doing the tour.”

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Grand Canyon Tours, Las Vegas Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Grand Canyon National Park South with Optional Upgrades

10.Grand Canyon National Park South with Optional Upgrades

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,044 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of the $99 Las Vegas to Grand Canyon South Rim bus tour, with hotel pickup, lunch, canyon viewpoints, and optional Hummer or helicopter upgrades.

“Was an awesome tour however a few places we were really rushed. Also not impressed our tour guide mentioned paying him and driver a tip about 20 times”

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Arches National Park 4x4 Adventure from Moab - From Moab to Doc Williams Point

Moab Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Arches National Park 4×4 Adventure from Moab

11.Arches National Park 4×4 Adventure from Moab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,014 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $196

Explore Arches National Park’s backcountry by 4WD from Moab, with Tower Arch, Eye of the Whale, dinosaur tracks, and expert guides.

“Our Guide, Marcia, drove us to places in Arches National Park the general public would never get to experience, both in our off-road vehicle and hikable terrain. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history and geology of the various rock formations, and could answer any questions we had. She was always concerned about our comfort and safety. My husband and I (in our 70s) felt like we had a wonderful experience on the only day we had to visit Arches National Park.”

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Grand Canyon Tours, Las Vegas Tours, Lunch Experiences, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Grand Canyon National Park South from Las Vegas with Lunch, WiFi

12.Grand Canyon National Park South from Las Vegas with Lunch, WiFi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,966 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $79

Review of the $79 South Rim tour from Las Vegas, covering Mather Point, Bright Angel Trail, lunch, WiFi, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“It was a lot of time on the bus, but our tour guide Brandon and driver Cheng were wonderful. Brandon and Cheng made it interesting. We got lots of information about the Canyon and Hoover Dam and the surrounding areas. We made a couple stops on the way which are always helpful. Cheng was a good driver and very pleasant. We have one concern. We originally booked a two day trip to the Grand Canyon which was cancelled by the vendor and did this one as a replacement. We did not know that we would not be brought back to our hotel at the end of the trip. Brandon explained…”

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Drinking Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours

Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park

13.Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,926 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Explore Bar Harbor and Acadia by narrated bus, with Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, and Sieur de Monts Spring in 2.5 hours.

“Great tour and great tour guide. Ken was quite entertaining! I would highly recommend this tour. All six of us enjoyed this very much.”

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Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Tour Reviews

San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike

14.Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,777 reviews · 15 hours · from $219

Review of Extranomical Tours’ Yosemite day trip from San Francisco, with Yosemite Valley, Giant Sequoias, major viewpoints, costs, and practical tips.