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11 Best National Parks Shore Excursions

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The 11 most popular national parks shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

11 Best National Parks Shore Excursions

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach - First Stops in Hilo: History, Waterfalls, and the Big Picture
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

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

Hilo shore excursion packs Kilauea steam vents, a lava tube walk, and black sand beach sea turtles into one efficient 6-hour day.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“I would highly suggest you were close toe shoes for walking around—good time…Evelynn was fantastic! Someday soon they should deal with the windows situation…it would have been nice to have clear sight out the windows for good pics”

2,338 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $159.00by C Big Island Tours

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Shore Excursion - National Park Tierra del Fuego - Price and Logistics: What $60 Buys You
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Shore Excursion – National Park Tierra del Fuego

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2.Shore Excursion – National Park Tierra del Fuego

Ushuaia shore excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park with quick photo stops at Lake Roca, Beagle Channel viewpoints, and Lapataia.

★ 4.5

“My husband and I did not care for this tour! We thought we had booked the tour for 15 people, but, found out it was for 40 people when we received the What's App message showing a big bus. The highlight is we enjoyed seeing the national park BUT, it was a beautiful day and…”

169 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $60.00by Pinguinos Expediciones

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Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour Shore Excursion - Driving the park roads: Río Lapataia, Cormoranes, Laguna Verde, Río Ovando
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Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour Shore Excursion

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3.Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour Shore Excursion

A 5-hour Ushuaia shore excursion mixing Tierra del Fuego National Park scenery, the End of the World sign, and photo stops.

★ 4.5

“It was a perfect trip for cruisers. Pickup just outside the port, everything was well arranged and all stops gave us enough time to see what we wanted to see. The tour guide provided all info. Unfortunately we wanted stay longer at the “end of the world” but the ship must continue. Thank you very…”

154 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $119.00by CALAIO VIAJES Y TURISMO

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Hawaii Volcano National Park Shore Excursion - Start at Liliʻuokalani Gardens: turtles, fish, and plant spotting
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Hawaii Volcano National Park Shore Excursion

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4.Hawaii Volcano National Park Shore Excursion

Small-group Hilo and Volcanoes day with a local guide, national park entry, lava tube walk, waterfalls, and tastings.

★ 5.0

“Don is a true local with hidden gems on this tour; we especially enjoyed the off-the-beaten-path drive through the thick tropical jungle, his knowledge of the local plants, animals, geology, weather, history, and other lively local lores, myths, and jokes. His passion for this job is unbelievable. One of the most stimulating, thought-provoking tours we…”

117 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $168.00

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Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion - Hilo First: Rainbow Falls, Banyan Tree Stories, and Lili’uokalani Gardens
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Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour – Hilo Shore Excursion

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5.Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour – Hilo Shore Excursion

Hilo shore tour to Volcanoes National Park with lava-tube and recent eruption views, plus Rainbow Falls, gardens, black-sand sights.

★ 4.5

“Ernie did a very good job. We were very happy with him and his knowledge about the island and volcanoes . He was very patient and went over and beyond to show us a good time. The ride was nice and comfortable. The tour consist of all age groups older, middle-age, and younger, so he…”

104 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $195.99by Dynamic Tour Maui

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Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion) - Wildlife variety vs. realistic safari expectations
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Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion)

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6.Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion)

Yala National Park 4WD safari from Hambantota Port with jeep, guide, and entry tickets included. Spot elephants, leopards, and crocodiles.

★ 4.5

“The animals are more active in the early or later part of the day. The jeeps are required to stay on the path and when there is an sighting the road path gets very crowded and some jeeps do not move until the sighting is over.”

61 reviewsFrom $75.00by Travceylon Leisure

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Seward Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park Tour - A day on Resurrection Bay: what 6 hours really feels like
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Seward Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park Tour

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7.Seward Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park Tour

Water-level Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward with Aialik or Holgate glacier calving, whale and seabird spotting, and lunch onboard.

★ 5.0

“Great excursion by boat to see the Kenai fjords. Very well attended during all the trip and could see some animals and beautiful landscapes. We could no see whales, but I recommend anyway to take this tour in Seeward. .”

59 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $223.85by The Alaska Collection

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Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL - Stop 1: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the “multiple clues” approach
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Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL

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8.Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL

Private Mercedes tour from Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes NP, lava tube, steam vents, Rainbow Falls and Liliuokalani Gardens.

★ 5.0

“What a memorable experience with our tour guide, Skylar. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the island, the tour was truly custom, and we got to see lava!! We were ages 47 - 80 years old. It was just the right mix of experience, history, activity, education, and fun. This was truly one of…”

36 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $1,834.00by Big Island VIP

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Ushuaia Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park - Lapataia Bay canal walk: shells, snails, limpets, and fossil hunting
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Ushuaia Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park

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Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike - Learning the pedelec fast: your first minutes set your comfort level
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Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike

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Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion) - Wildlife variety vs. realistic safari expectations
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Yala National Park Safari from Hambantota port (Shore Excursion)

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11.Yala National Park Safari from Hambantota port (Shore Excursion)

Yala National Park safari from Hambantota Port with free pick-up, jeep rides, snacks, and a small-group hunt for elephants.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic trip and far better value than Millennium Cruise options. Everything was very well coordinated and accommodated our early arrival. Our guide was excellent and knowledgeable and ensured we saw as much wildlife as possible. A thoroughly enjoyable day which we would highly recommend.”

25 reviewsFrom $45.00by Leo safari tours Sri lanka

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