France · NATIONAL PARKS
The 11 best national park trips you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Full-day boat tour from Ajaccio or Porticcio to UNESCO Scandola, Girolata lunch break, Calanche de Piana, and Capo Rosso.
Hybrid boat cruise through UNESCO Scandola, with Girolata sea-village stop and optional Calanche de Piana views near Porto, Corsica.
“la réserve de scandola et les calanques de Piana . Visite de girolata ,c'est moyen”
Marseille’s Calanques National Park guided hike with a shared picnic and swim break. Learn local plants, history, and route tips.
“Really breathtaking tour. The guide is awesome. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. Would go again no doubt! Recommended”
A guided half-day hike in Calanques National Park from Marseille, with pine-tree trails, sea views, a picnic, and an optional Blue Cave swim.
“Guide was very knowledgeable and allowed us to tailor the hike to our comfort level. I'm glad I booked this hike and would definitely go again!”
Guided Calanques hike from Marseille with included transport, cliff views, picnic snacks, and time to swim at places like Sugiton and Morgiou.
“A hike for those confident in up & down hill walking with occasional rocky parts. Definitely take swimming gear-so worth it.”
Half-day silent electric boat from Marseille Old Port to Calanques National Park, with swimming stops, snorkels, and small-group calm.
“The host was absolutely incredible and moved our tour the the day before because of bad weather and waited for us to run to catch the boat. It was peaceful and the weather was nice. Absolutely take this cruise.”
Sail from Porto to Scandola and Piana, cruise red granite creeks, watch wildlife, swim at Girolata, small-group tour from Ota.
“Très bel endroit, très bonnes explications du capitaine. Excursion un peu longue”
Paddle La Ciotat’s coast in a real sea kayak to the Calanques highlights, with great guides, clear water, and easy logistics.
“Nous avons adoré notre expérience en kayak aux Calanques. Notre guide, Raphaëlle, était sympathique et tout simplement excellente. Elle a su mettre tous les participants à l'aise en leur fournissant le soutien requis en fonction de leur niveau.”
Marseille e-mountain bike through Calanques National Park, Château Pastré, and Roy d’Espagne with steep climbs, viewpoints, and a short beach break.
“Great places and stunning views along the route. the guide shared a lot in terms of history and anectodes from the places visited.”
3 hours by speedboat from Portu Corsu past Piana coves, Capo Rosso caves, Scandola Reserve, and a Girolata break. Small boat options.
“Great trip and views of the Piana coastline, Capo Rosso and the Scandola Nature Reserve before having an ice cream break in Girolata!”
4-hour hike in Marseille’s Calanques from Luminy, with an early swim, photos, and a local picnic. Small groups, English guide.
“Great. It was the perfect hike with a great guide.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
