Gorges du Verdon Shared Tour from Nice: Explore Canyons, Lake Sainte Croix, and Ancient villages

Embark on a shared tour from Nice and explore the breathtaking Gorges du Verdon, Lake Sainte Croix, and charming ancient villages. Discover the Grand Canyon of France, visit picturesque Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and immerse yourself in the beauty of lavender fields.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gorges du Verdon - On the way to the Ste Croix Lake, you will admire incredible panoramic views. At your request, the driver can stop so you can take photos.
What's Included
  • Hotel transfers included
  • Guided by a professional
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees
  • Food & Drink
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Haute Provence presents remarkable Canyons, particularly the Gorges du Verdon, carved out by the river bearing the same name. You will encounter the extensive lake of Sainte Croix and pause at enchanting location nestled in nature’s heart.
Experience the awe-inspiring French Grand Canyon, along with a trip to the 16th-century hamlet Castellane (the…

Location
Gorges du Verdon
Parc naturel regional du Verdon,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amanda_r
Aug 18, 2025
It was fun but if you get... - It was fun but if you get nausea easily or drink/party the day before it might be extremely difficult of a trip because of all the winding roads. Beautiful views though and Gouda our driver was super time efficient. I really appreciated him for that. He tries to make the most of your time! He was awesome!
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Desiree
Aug 17, 2025
Gorges du Verdon - We LOVED Elizabeth. She was an entertaining and competent driver. Had enough time in all of the places we visited. Thanks!
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Irshad_a
Aug 15, 2025
Super Mario - Our tour of the Gorges Du Verdon with Mario was absolutely unforgettable. He’s an exceptional guide, energetic, talkative, and endlessly positive. Mario went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt taken care of while keeping the day fun, engaging, and stress-free. His passion and local knowledge brought Provence to life, and in just 12 hours we experienced so much more than we ever expected. If you want a guide who combines professionalism with genuine warmth and joy, Mario is the one!
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Katelyn_e
Aug 15, 2025
We Miss You Mario - Mario was a fantastic guide on our journey to the Gorges du Verdon. His passion for this part of the country was palpable, and it radiated throughout our group as the day progressed. The itinerary is fast-paced but necessary to fit in so many wonderful stops. Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is every bit as beautiful as described, and Lac de Sainte-Croix does not disappoint (the water really is that blue in person). Spending a full day at each of these locations would still leave you wanting more time. A few good tips for this trip: bring a swimsuit, and if you get carsick easily, come prepared as the roads are winding. Mario did an excellent job checking in on us throughout the day to make sure it wasn’t affecting us too much. Several pit stops along the way also help ease any motion sickness. This has been the highlight of our trip and we would highly recommend it if you are considering venturing out from Nice.
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Moltas
Aug 14, 2025
A must do! - Beautiful views! Great tour guide! Even tho the weather wasnt great when we reached lac de sainte-croix it turned out to be a lovely day!
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Shannonfv5959wr
Aug 13, 2025
thanks rafael! - our guide is what made the tour fun. he went out of his way to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves, and checked with each of us individually to ensure we saw what we wanted to see. my group really wanted to get some pretty pictures so he pointed out every good spot to take one and pulled over at the prettiest places.
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Serenack1280jq
Aug 13, 2025
Beautiful! - Raphael fantastic guide, good at explaining and telling the right anecdotes. Raphael very good at driving despite the long drive, through mountain roads. Too bad we could not rent the pedal boat for rain. Super recommended! Raphael the top!
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636suzanneo
Aug 11, 2025
Super - We had a super day. Everything was very well organised - we were picked up on time and our guide, Catia, was just lovely, very knowledgeable and a great driver on the narrow roads. The views from Castellane and as we approached the lake were spectacular. Moustiers is beautiful and swimming in the lake was idyllic.
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Scenic65881702566
Aug 6, 2025
Very nice experience. - The mistletoe DE Raphael is an excellent guide because he is very friendly and he helped us when renting kayaks and pedal boats.
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Resort36453486365
Aug 12, 2025
Not recommended - I paid $200 per person ($406 for two people) for what was advertised as a guided tour. However, it felt more like we only paid for a driver, not a guide. The driver was very nice, but there was little to no explanation or information about the places we visited, which I expected from a guided experience. For the price, I could have rented a car for around $100 and visited these places myself. The value for money just wasn’t there. Additionally, at the lake stop, we had very limited time and couldn’t fully enjoy the visit. Overall, the trip felt overpriced for what was provided, and I’m disappointed with the lack of guiding and the rushed schedule.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).