France · NATIONAL PARKS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 national parks tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Review the Scandola boat tour from Ajaccio or Porticcio, with Girolata, Piana’s red cliffs, Capo Rosso, tips, value, and practical advice.
Review of Corsica’s Scandola boat tour from Porto, with Girolata, sea eagles, French commentary, hybrid boating, and optional Piana cliffs.
“la réserve de scandola et les calanques de Piana . Visite de girolata ,c'est moyen”
Hike Marseille’s Calanques with a local guide, picnic, sea swim, dramatic views, and practical tips for this rewarding five-hour outing.
“I loved everything: the guide, the nature, the view and the pic-nic ❤️ I would suggest smaller group to make the experience unique”
Review of Marseille’s Calanques guided hike, with rocky trails, sea views, picnic, swimming, Blue Grotto, and practical advice.
“We enjoyed the hike so much! Our guide Geofroy was also great and told us nice things about sights we came across. 100% recommend!”
Cruise Marseille’s Calanques aboard a 1949 wooden schooner with swimming, snorkeling, rosé, and a fresh vegetarian lunch.
“Had a great time. We were taken to 3 swimming spots for about an hour each. 1.5 hours to get to the first spot. 2 of the spots were in Calanques in the national park and the last swim spot was near the city. We were fed a fresh lunch and had some wine and coffee available throughout the ride. Great value and would recommend :)”
Hike Marseille’s Calanques with a guide, picnic, sea swim, rocky trails, and sweeping views on a small-group outing to Sugiton and Morgiou.
“The views were absolutely spectacular, and our guide, Yana, was amazing! We enjoyed the hike, but it was difficult. This is not a tour for beginners or people who are not in shape. You will definitely be challenged, but it is worth the effort to see such natural beauty!”
Review of Marseille’s Calanques eco boat cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, rosé, practical tips, itinerary details, and honest value advice.
“Group of 11 people, small enough to get to know each other. Leisurely outing, healthy food, not rushed. Captain was pleasant and knowledgeable. Enjoyed sitting up front all day. Snorkeling was nice and water was refreshing.”
Paddle from La Ciotat into the Calanques, with sea caves, Green Island views, friendly guides, gear, lockers, and practical tips.
“We had a very fun and relaxing afternoon paddling out and around the shore and island, and our guides were very friendly. The ocean waters were beautiful and we stopped and swam for a while which was very refreshing.”
Ride an e-mountain bike through Marseille’s Calanques, with steep trails, beach time, grand views, and expert local guidance.
“This was a brilliant way to explore aspects of Marseille and the surrounding area out with the city centre. Cyril was very friendly, fun and knowledgeable and brought the group together nicely. The traffic coming back in towards the bike hub was a bit chaotic if unfamiliar with french road rules but overall experience was awesome. Thank you!”
Review of Porto’s Scandola boat tour, with Piana coves, Capo Rosso caves, Girolata, practical tips, pricing, and honest advice.
“Great trip and views of the Piana coastline, Capo Rosso and the Scandola Nature Reserve before having an ice cream break in Girolata!”
Hike Marseille’s Calanques with a local guide, swim in clear water, and enjoy a picnic of regional foods for $47.
“My girlfriend and I did this activity and absolutely loved it. Our guide Bruno was very informative and helpful. He was very accommodating to us, especially when my girlfriend was scared of climbing down the rocks. Since we were the only 2 that day, he even prepared a picnic for us and gave us some local Marseilles products. Which was a great experience. He got some great photos of both of us. After travelling Spain and France for a month this was our favourite activity that we did and we will never forget it!”
Review of Marseille’s Calanques boat trip, with electric boats, swimming stops, snorkeling, itinerary details, price, and booking advice.
“The guide was a great and very friendly Captain… and the tour was wonderful. I felt safe though there were quite big waves on the way to the calanques.”
Explore Scandola, Girolata, Gargalo Island, and Corsica’s clear coves on a small-group boat tour from Ajaccio.
“Thomas was SUPER!!!!! Great music all day that set the mood each stop as well. Wonderful information and incredible beach stops xoxoxoox”
Ride an e-mountain bike through Cassis and the Calanques, with GPS routes, Cap Canaille views, and flexible 4 to 8 hour rentals.
“Very nice biketrack. Perfect to combine with a small walk/hike to the two Calanques”
Review of Ramatuelle sea kayaking near Saint-Tropez, with clear water, wild coves, snorkeling, a 3-meter rock jump, and practical tips.
“Ce fut une superbe expérience par la beauté des lieux et la gentillesse et le professionnalisme de Marco notre super guide”
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