Where to Go: the 8 Best National Parks Tours

1.Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour to Kom Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,344 reviews · 3 hours · from $37Our pick

From Virpazar, you’ll cruise narrow channels to Lesendro ruins, water lilies, and Kom Monastery with an English-speaking guide such as Petar or Jovan. Wine, juice, local pastries, park fees, and monastery entry are included. A short swim may follow, weather and timing permitting.

“I really enjoyed this boat trip. Our guide made the trip. He was very informative and welcoming. He brought us warm fresh donuts and local wine. 10/10 would definitely recommend this trip”

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2.7-Hour Doi Suthep National Park Summit Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 191 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

You’ll hike from Wat Pha Lat toward Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Doi Pui on steep, uneven jungle trails, led by guides such as A, Nop, or Danai. Expect about five hours on foot, a late lunch with Mae Ping Valley views, hotel pickup, hydration support, and a small group of up to 15.

“The hike was more challenging than expected but nonetheless worth it. I would say it is more of a intermediate hike followed by 2 lovely spots to grab lunch.”

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3.Sanjay Gandhi National Park(SGNP) + Kenheri Caves + Lion Safari + Jain Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $69Top rated

Visit Sanjay Gandhi National Park by private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the ancient Kanheri Caves with a guide such as Rahul or Sidhhi. The outing also includes a lion safari, Trimurti Jain Temple, bottled water, hotel pickup, and entry fees, but not lunch.

“A wonderful experience of a terrific Indian Park with experience of nature with exceptional diversity of plants and trees, wild animals - Lions and tigers in extensive habitats, with h mischievous little monkeys roaming around. very much appt tRead more”

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4.Doi Suthep National Park Leisure Hiking & Biking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $60

Spend six hours above Chiang Mai with a small group of up to 10. Hike through Doi Suthep National Park, visit a Hmong village and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, then ride downhill to Wat Pha Lat. Guides speak English, German, or Thai, with bikes, safety gear, lunch, and transport included.

“It was a great day! Tour guide and driver were absolutely amazing and very welcoming. The tour itself takes you to the hill tribes and you get to experience the market and delicious coffee. The hike takes you through lush jungle and a couple of waterfalls. You ride down the mountain which was very fun! Would absolutely recommend it, need to be fit but it is not difficult.”

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5.Borobudur Temple, Waterfall & Kalibiru National Park Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 10 hours · from $55

Travel from Yogyakarta with an English-speaking guide to Borobudur, a quiet waterfall, and Kalibiru National Park. Expect a small group of up to four, a steep road to the hilltop park, local countryside, swimming, and flexible stops shaped by weather and water levels.

“Arief our guide was amazing and took us to those nice destinations, while providing useful infos about them, about Indonesia, even trying to find music from our home country. Sadly because of an intense fog, we didn't go to the viewpoint but arief found us another very nice activity to do instead (ATV in the rice fields!) and then we sat and watched sunset. An amazing day!”

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6.From Anuradhapura: Wilpattu National park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 14 reviews · 7 - 14 hours · from $65

Travel from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle, then spend about four to five hours in a 4x4 jeep searching for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, deer, crocodiles, and birds. Pickup, drop-off, and an English-speaking guide are included, but park entry costs extra.

“Transfert hôtel au parc très bien rien à dire. On été présent 10min avant l’ouverture du parc ce qui nous a permis d’être la première jeep à rentrer dans le parc. Le safari a durée presque 5h de 6h à 11h. L’entrée du parc nous a coûtée 11 000 LKR/p. Il me faisait pas beau temps donc nous avons pas vu bcp d’animaux. Le chauffeur de la jeep était très bon. Notre guide lui a bcp dormi pendant le safari… Nous recommandons tout de même cette expérience.”

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7.Rila Monastery National park & Boyana church

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $58

Travel from Sofia in a group of up to five with guides such as Tsvetan, Svetlan, or Alex. Visit Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, walk among old forests and mountain springs, and leave time for local food and flexible stops. Museum and church tickets, plus lunch, cost extra.

“Absolutely amazing tour, tsvetan was a brilliant host, professional and so lovely! Made the trip even better!”

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8.From Anuradhapura: Wilpattu National Park Half-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $95

Travel from your Anuradhapura hotel to Wilpattu National Park for a seven-hour private-group safari in an open-top jeep. Your English-speaking guide takes you through forest, scrub, grassland, and Wilpattu’s famous villus, where you may spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, buffalo, birds, and reptiles.

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