15 National Parks Tours Worth Booking

1.Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park – Pure Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 678 reviews · from $127Our pick

Ride the Upper Waiau River from Te Anau to Lake Manapouri with Fiordland views, Lord of the Rings sites, spins, and a short forest walk.

“It was a AWESOME experience Very knowledgeable driver The session was a lot longer then we expected it also included stops with the history of the area The hard turns of the Jet boat was Fantastic we all had a great time I would highly recommend this company for anyone they were AWESOME”

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2.Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 531 reviews · from $190

Review of the Dart River jet boat tour from Queenstown, with Glenorchy scenery, Mt Aspiring views, practical tips, price, and family advice.

“Took my 8 y.o. daughter and 75 y.o. dad. Both loved it. Great tour guide and experience. Beautiful views.”

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3.Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · from $215

Ride the Matukituki River and walk through Mount Aspiring National Park on a scenic, small-group adventure from Wanaka.

“We are touring the South Island of New Zealand and this was by far our favourite thing we’ve done. Ben was absolutely outstanding and really made the trip for us. I think this is a must do.”

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4.Wilderness Zodiac Quest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $255

Pilot a Zodiac through Ketchikan’s George Inlet, spot wildlife, visit a historic cannery, and enjoy local drinks for $255.

“We loved being out on the water. Morgan was a great guide. We got to see seals and eagles. We enjoyed the refreshments from Forty Ninth State Brewing too!”

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5.Labuan Bajo: Komodo National Park Full-Day Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 207 reviews · 1 day · from $92

Review of Labuan Bajo’s $92 Komodo speedboat tour, with Padar, Pink Beach, dragons, manta rays, snorkeling, costs, and practical tips.

“Excellent trip! It was very eventful and interesting, with many unforgettable experiences. The service was top-level—the staff were friendly and always ready to help. Everything was well organized from start to finish. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an amazing adventure!”

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6.Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $87Best value

Review of Vlore’s speedboat tour to Haxhi Ali Cave, Blue Cave, secluded beaches, and Grama Bay, with honest tips on music, food, and value.

“Esperienza da rifare! Ragazzi disponibili e simpatici, tanto divertimento a bordo, non ci si annoia. Il giro in barca permette di apprezzare le numerose meraviglie naturalistiche del paesaggio marino albanese. Scoprirete delle chicche che rimarranno indelebili nella vostra memoria. Stra cosnigliato”

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7.Dart River Wilderness Jet Boat Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 123 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $178

Review of the Dart River wilderness jet boat from Queenstown, with scenic drives, Māori stories, film locations, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Fantastic day. Weather was great . Mac our driver down to dart river was fun and very knowledgeable. Scenery fantastic. Arrived at Dart River and there our Jet Boat commander, Jordan, was waiting. He was fun but very professional in what he does. Love the jet boats and can't wait to do it again.”

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8.Private Speed Boat Charter in St Maarten & Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $398

Review of a private St. Maarten speedboat charter with snorkeling, beaches, Tintamarre, Pinel Island, drinks, and flexible half-day plans.

“great time with captain Sam and had a private couple tour snorkeling. I would recommend them. It was a perfect boat for the waters we were in.”

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9.Private Speedboat tour to National Park Kornati Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $205

Review of a private Kornati Islands speedboat tour from Zadar, with swimming, snorkeling, Mana fortress, costs, tips, and practical details.

“Ivan was a great driver / guide and took us to quiet places to hike / swim / snorkel away from the tourist masses. We started early so we got time at the popular beach while it was still quiet. I would recommend this trip.”

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10.Small-Group Zodiac Wilderness Adventure from Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Drive your own Zodiac through Ketchikan’s wild bays, spot whales and eagles, and enjoy warm treats on a small-group Alaska adventure.

“Sarah was an amazing guide. She was very knowledgeable. We got to see Orca whales and eagles. We had a blast.”

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11.National Park Krka by speed boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $179

Explore Krka National Park from Šibenik by speedboat, with park entry, brunch, Skradinski Buk and a small group of up to 12.

“Wij hadden onze trip helaas anders voorgesteld. Er staat geschreven : Als je moe wordt of als het te warm wordt, spring dan onder de grote waterval en zwem in het frisse water van de Krka-rivier. —> Dit is niet , waar want het is verboden om erin te gaan. Wij hadden 2 kleine kindjes bij inclusief een buggy, heel erg jammer want alleen maar trappen, trappen , trappen en heel stijl! Alsook staat er geschreven: ‘ Reisroute Stopt bij: Skradinski Buk Waterfall Welkom in het traditionele Dalmatische dorp en de plek waar Kroatië het moderne tijdperk van elektrische energie binnenstapte met een van 's werelds oudste waterkrachtcentrales. Als je…”

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12.Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 4 hours · from $202

Ride the Matukituki River, see glaciers and Mount Aspiring, and walk through forest and waterfalls on this four-hour Wanaka tour.

“Awesome experience! Bit expensive maybe, but after the 3hrs + of Jetboat and forest walk, I don't regret paying at all! Must do if you're staying in Wanaka!”

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13.Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 7 hours · from $117

Review the Vlorë speedboat tour to Grama Bay, with caves, secluded beaches, swimming stops, prices, tips, and practical advice.

“Absolutely must do! while in Vlore. Super trip, beautiful views, amazing experiences! A special thanks to our captain Mathias for the great atmosphere, a great and unforgettable time!”

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14.Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $353

Review of Wanaka’s Siberia Experience, combining a Southern Alps flight, remote hike, and jet boat ride through Mt. Aspiring National Park.

“The scenic flight was amazing, definitely a must do BUT this package was definitely not worth the price … it was raining at the time so the hike was cancelled. I understand that they cannot control the rain so we weren’t disappointed. HowevRead more”

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15.Koh Phangan: Angthong National Park Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 18 reviews · from $98

Review of Koh Phangan’s Angthong National Park speedboat tour, with snorkeling, kayaking, lunch, transport, costs, and practical advice.

“Relaxed day with lots of snorkelling opportunities in beautiful surroundings”

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