ADVENTURE TRAVEL
The adventures worth booking.
The 15 most popular national parks tours, with the operator, the run time and the price. The standouts worth planning a trip around, and what each one is actually like once you are out there.
Spend 9 hours in Doi Inthanon’s cloud forests from Chiang Mai with waterfalls, royal pagodas, and hill-tribe coffee on a GSTC tour.
Most Popular“Great trip with a variety of things. We enjoyed the Pagodas, the waterfall, the village and the mountain peak Cookie was a great guide both friendly and knowledgeable.”
Full-day Doi Inthanon and Pha Dok Siew trek from Chiang Mai: pagodas, waterfalls, jungle walk, Karen coffee tasting, Thai lunch.
“We had the best time!! Mint was very knowledgable, funny and passionate about the tour and ensured we had the best time possible. He was great at photo opportunities and told us lots of info, but didn’t ever bore us! The trek was well organised and had stunning views, and it was a great amount…”
A 1-hour horseback ride along Banff’s Bow River with easy instruction, gentle horses, and Rocky Mountain views near Cave and Basin.
“Excellent! Maybe one recommendation to get one sided ear piece headphones so everyone can hear the guides.”
1-hour Spray River horseback ride near Banff Springs: pine-scented air, Bow Falls views, river crossings, calm horses, safety-focused guides.
“I liked the route and seeing parts of town and the golf course- when crossing the road there was a driver who didn’t stop when they should have- might want to consider how to deal with that”
A small-group day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park: waterfalls, hill-tribe Karen village, pagodas, and a set lunch.
“One of the best guides and tours I've ever had. The guide was very friendly and took group photos. We ate together because on other tours everyone went their own way and I normally travel alone. I felt very involved with the group. Everything was incredible.”
Paddle the Bow River in Banff for 90 minutes on an easy canoe tour with a live guide, wildlife spotting, and stunning Rockies views.
“Great trip with Andy. He was very knowledgeable about the surroundings and made it fun and memorable!”
7-hour Doi Suthep summit hike from Chiang Mai through jungle monk trails to Wat Suthep, Doi Pui, and big Mae Ping views.
“Challenging walk quite steep in places but well worth it if you bring the right footwear. Danai was a kind and patient guide, great company. overall a very enjoyable day, would recommend.”
2-hour Sundance Loop horseback ride in Banff: Sulphur Mountain climb, Bow River views, Cave and Basin history, Windy Knoll photos.
“It was great!! My daughter’s horse, Herb, had a mind to go off-trail, and my daughter was also having a terrible allergic reaction (unexpected to us) and the guides were so helpful and calming for her. It was beautiful and fun!”
9-hour Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai with cool mountain air, twin pagodas, markets, Karen terraces, and Wachiratharn waterfall.
“Piano and Pino(I hope it's right) were incredible, I am not a fan of tours but it's impossible to not enjoy with them, the more you open yourself, the better it's going to be. A lot of information we wouldn't be able to have without them, Pino is an amazing driver, careful and skillful, and…”
Guided Banff hikes with lunch. Pick your route by day for Stanley Glacier, Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, or Six Glaciers.
“Wonderful trip! Moraine lake was stunning!! So were the 10 peaks. Great tour guides, and met some wonderful people on the tour. My girlfriend and I liked this a lot!! Andy and Rob were great!”
Four-hour guided Arches National Park tour with shuttle, park entry, cold water, and expert stops at Balanced Rock and Double Arch.
“I had a wonderful experience on the Arches National park half day tour. Our guide Darren was very nice, patient and extremely knowledgeable. He took plenty of pictures for me. I really appreciated how attentive he was to all of us giving equal attention to everyone. Highly recommend this tour.”
Guided snowshoe hike to Kootenay’s Paint Pots from Banff, plus maple taffy in the snow and a fun sled-style finish.
“My guide Eli was chock full of interesting information about the area; both wildlife and other nature. I had such a nice time learning about things and enjoying nature. We had some extra time and were able to stop at Marble Canyon. wow!! Thanks so much an informative and fun afternoon. The hot chocolate and…”
One day from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon peak, Twin Pagodas, two waterfalls, and hill-tribe markets. Small group, set lunch.
“Overall a nice trip. The tour has advertised visit to Karen village whereas we only stopped at Karen market by the road. The lunch was cold when served and rather bland tasting compared to other tours’ lunches we’ve been to before. Our guide should have told us more about places we visited since guides from…”
4-hour Arches tour in a panoramic roof van with 360° views, snacks, and a local guide. Park entry included, no timed reservation.
“Our guide, Lisa, was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable and it was very obvious that she loves Arches and Moab. She is a definite 5 stars. Loved the tour bus, the small group, the drinks and snacks. The scenery was amazing! We will never forget our trip to Arches thanks to this tour!!!!!”
80 minutes above Moab’s parks—Arches and Canyonlands from the air. Small-group flight with window seats, headsets, and pilot-guides.
“An absolutely must do. This helps give you a perspective of the total area and the magnitude of its grandeur. There is no better way to appreciate Arches and Vanyonlands in their totality.”
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