SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 9 most popular national parks for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
Pier pickup to Tierra del Fuego NP, Lake Roca, Beagle Channel viewpoints, and the Pan-American Highway end. Park fee included.
Most Popular“The park was nice, but I booked this tour because the description claimed a maximum of 15, but we ended up on a bus of 40. Wouldn't have booked it had I known.”
Small-group Ushuaia shore excursion with Tierra del Fuego highlights, Lago Roca walk, End of the World sign, and photo stops.
“We had a very nice tour. The guide was very knowledgable. We booked the tour in the States well before we traveled and were kept informed, given a contact # in Ushuaia, and directions where to meet at the port. All went smoothly. The price was fair. Would recommend this tour and Viator as we…”
Seward boat cruise into Kenai Fjords for tidewater glaciers, wildlife spotting, and lunch onboard, with Aialik or Holgate views.
“It is about 5 hours sailing. We saw orcas and young humpbacks just not much of the body. And I got to visit another NP. Also saw a couple of sea otters and sea lions. This cruise was also $100 cheaper than the cruise line’s excursion. The Kenai Fjord cruise also provided transport from the…”
Private Tierra del Fuego hikes from Ushuaia with port pickup, scenic stops, and an optional End of the World Train ride.
“This was a highlight tour for us. We were picked up on time from the port. The guide had a comfortable vehicle to ride to the Tierra del Fuego National Park. The guide was very knowledgable about the history, culture, and the biology of the area. He shared his knowledge in an informative and interesting…”
Electric bike ride through Marseille’s Calanques National Park, with cruise-port pickup, smart stops, and jaw-dropping cliff views.
“Fantastic trail, really needed an electric mountain bike for this trail. Some cycling experience would be very helpful. Great views of the ocean. Trail leader was very good. English was fine. We had a few problems with the bikes, but we were able to finish the trail.”
A practical shore excursion from Hambantota port into Yala National Park for leopard-country wildlife drives, English guidance, and comfy jeep time.
“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.”
Yala National Park safari from Hambantota Port: 4x4 jeep spotting elephants, leopards and sloth bears, with easy port pickup.
“Great tour - enjoyed - thank you”
A 5-hour Tierra del Fuego shore trip from Ushuaia to Lapataia Bay and the southernmost post office, with guided park nature walks.
“It was quite enjoyable. Esteban was well-informed and enthusiastic to share what he knew about the tour and history, geography-wise....was willing to answer questions and in giving tips for the tourists.”
Hobart cruise shore day to Mount Field and Bonorong: rainforest walks, Russell and Horseshoe Falls, Tall Trees, and Tasmanian devils.
“Fantastic guide. She was very knowledgeable and flexible with length of each part of the tour. Really enjoyed the sites we visited.”
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