Verdon Gorges: Scenic Waterfalls and Lavender

Explore Gorges Du Verdon: Waterfalls, turquoise waters, charming villages, and lavender fields. Discover Europe’s largest canyon and serene lakeside retreats.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cascade de Courmes - Visitors to the Cascade de Courmes in southeastern France will discover a picturesque natural environment that exudes tranquility and remains untouched. Situated near the quaint village of Courmes in the Alpes-Maritimes region, this stunning waterfall is perfect for a day trip filled with breathtaking views, gentle adventure,…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • In-person guide: English, French
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Begin a picturesque journey with a visit to the Gorges du Loup, featuring a stunning 40-meter waterfall. Next, enjoy a coffee break in Castellane, a delightful village at the gateway to the Verdon Gorges. Drive along the Verdon, renowned for its breathtaking turquoise waters and Europe’s largest canyon, which descends 700 meters. Stop in Moustier Sainte…

Location
Nice
Travelers can enter their own pickup location
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Birgit_w
Jul 12, 2025
Many impressions - Our driver David led us with much cheerfulness through a beautiful part of Provence. He was very concerned about the welfare of each individual , gave interesting background information and drove very safely through the very winding mountain world. The journey time was very long, but was well interrupted by stops. Great was the stop at the reservoir, here next time I would prefer swimming, as the pedal boat was brewing into the gorge all the time. Have a nice trip!
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Taobo_z
Jul 7, 2025
Great experience to see the most famous Lavander in south france. - Great experience to see the most famous Lavander in south france. 1 day trip and cover all great places on roads
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Asiel_w
Jun 21, 2025
June & July are the... - Our guide David showed us wonderful places and made everyone feel very comfortable during the trip. We had great time. He is a very friendly and helpful person. June & July are the months, you can best see beautiful lavender fields, but these are also very hot months.
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Katya_m
Jun 19, 2025
Fun guide / great driver... - Fun guide / great driver named David that makes the trip easy and even more memorable. Helped with picture taking and additional mini surprises along the way!
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Leila_w
Jun 15, 2025
Amazing Day Trip to Gorges du Verdon – Highly Recommended! - I had a great experience on the day tour to the Gorges du Verdon from Nice! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking – from the turquoise waters of the lake to the dramatic cliffs of the canyon. Our guide and driver Tengo was not only friendly and punctual, but also drove very carefully and attentively. The route has lots of winding roads, so I appreciated this. The whole tour was well-organized, with just the right amount of time at each stop to take in the views and explore a little. If you're staying in Nice and want to see one of the most stunning natural landscapes in France, this tour is an absolute must!
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Ambratav
Jun 14, 2025
Go for it!! Fabulous day trip - 10/10 recommend!! The trip has just the right amount of everything. It was a fantastic day. Was grouped with some lovely people. The driver Tango (thats what the driver asked us to call him) was amazing and reaches out to you in advance for pick up location and was punctual. We got to visit the lavender farm as well (bear in mind it’s seasonal) This is the trip you want to book. Go ahead. 👍🏻
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Sarah_h
Jun 13, 2025
AMAZING day in the mountainous part of France - We started our day on-time. Tengo, our driver, is very reliable and is an expert at the route we took on the trip. The first stop was a small, yet gorgeous waterfall that was absolutely beautiful and the perfect stop along the trip. The two towns we went to were charming and enjoyable to walk around (we get just the right amount of time to explore each place). And the before going to the canyon, we got to see two viewpoints, one 7,000 km above sea level and the other closer down in the canyon. It was really cool to see these two sights of the canyon before getting to swim in it! The lavender fields were also really pretty! Anyone thinking of giving this tour a shot should definitely bight the bullet and do it because we had an incredible time. Thank you, Tengo!
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Ella_m
Jun 26, 2025
Our Review: - It was a great time! Lots of driving but it was one of our favorite parts as the mountains and meadows you see are along the way are incredible. The lake is beautiful, if given the option stay longer than an hour here! Do your research of the stops beforehand this is a driving tour not necessarily a commentated tour. Our driver was David and he was lovely! Super nice and funny and never made us feel rushed.
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Renae_s
Jul 13, 2025
Aggressive dangerous tour driver - I recently booked a tour through Viator to the Verdon Gorge, and while the scenery was breathtaking, the experience was seriously overshadowed by the reckless and unsafe driving of our driver, David. On the way up into the mountains, David drove well over the speed limit on extremely narrow, winding roads with sharp hairpin turns. These roads had no guardrails in many places, with sheer cliffs just feet away, and were filled with cyclists. I asked him to slow down, and he did briefly — but soon returned to aggressive, high-speed driving. When I voiced my concern again, he joked about how fast he was going and told me not to worry, clearly showing he was fully aware of how uncomfortable and anxious I felt — yet continued driving the same way. The return trip was even worse. We hit rush hour in a very congested city full of traffic, pedestrians, and motorcycles weaving through lanes. David continued to drive well above a safe speed, weaving in and out of traffic in a way that felt reckless and deeply unsettling. By the end of the tour, I was shaken and relieved just to have made it back safely. I left a generous tip — not out of satisfaction, but because I felt intimidated and unsure how David would react if I didn’t. I didn’t feel comfortable sharing how I really felt in person. This could have been a fantastic tour, but the driving left me feeling unsafe and anxious throughout. Viator needs to take this seriously — no guide should dismiss passenger concerns, joke about dangerous behavior, or ignore obvious safety risks. Passenger safety and comfort must always come first.
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317taliaw
Jul 1, 2025
Failed tour. Kept my money - I was very much looking forward to this tour. I booked through a travel agent and received confirmation several days in advance, but the driver came early to pick us up and left without notifying us. They claim to have sent note of a different pick up time through Viator (not to my email) and to not have my phone number. No attempt to contact us was made. We reached out using all the contact methods on their website, all without response. When my travel agent finally reached the tour, they refused to return to pick us up. They also refused to return our money stating that we prevented them from bucking other customers. I could not believe how callous and cynical this company representative was. We were really looking forward to this tour, but all they care about was that our money was already in hand.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).