Where to Go Wild Ashore: the 15 Best Nature Shore Excursions Worldwide

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,338 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $159Our pick

Review of Hilo’s six-hour volcano shore excursion, with Kilauea, lava tubes, black sand beaches, macadamia nuts, and practical tips.

“Our driver and tour guide Hannibal was outstanding and both educated us as well as entertained us. He was super helpful and patient. Highlights included terrific views of an active volcano and a fascinating walkthrough of a lava tube.”

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Haugesund Shore Excursion: Åkrafjorden & Langfoss waterfall

2.Haugesund Shore Excursion: Åkrafjorden & Langfoss waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 554 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $108

Review of the Haugesund shore trip to Åkrafjorden and Langfoss waterfall, with itinerary details, value advice, guide tips, and practical FAQs.

“It’s an hour and a half bus ride to the falls. But our guide was very entertaining during the ride. We enjoyed seeing he old church and I particularly liked the lullaby that was sung to keep the trolls asleep.”

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Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

3.Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $205

Review of the Akureyri cruise excursion to Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn, with lava fields, hot springs, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Small bus. Holds 16 cramped. Bus felt unsafe…rear of bus needs to be checked Driver was entertaining but full of himself. Tour was supposed to be 5 1/2- 6 hours but lasted 7 hours…we were exhausted at end No WiFi on bus which was upsetting”

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Olden Shore Excursion: the Amazing Briksdal Glacier

4.Olden Shore Excursion: the Amazing Briksdal Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $128

Review of Olden’s Briksdal Glacier shore excursion, with hiking details, transport tips, price advice, weather notes, and booking guidance.

“Had a great time. The hike took 30-40 mins. Can be a bit of a steep incline but the view is worth it. We had plenty of time to see the glacier, eat, and visit the gift shop. Very knowledgeable tour guide. The bus space was tight but it was a double decker”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

5.Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187Top rated

Review of Hilo’s volcano tour with Kilauea, Thurston Lava Tube, Rainbow Falls, orchids, chocolate, gardens, and port pickup.

“This tour was excellent! Perfect amount of time spent at each site. The variety of sites were great. Felt like you got a good sense of this side of the Island. The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining! She was native of the Island and wealth of knowledge. We really enjoyed the tour!”

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Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

6.Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Review of Ketchikan’s rainforest zipline tour, with seven ziplines, canopy ropes, over-water views, transport, safety tips, and honest value advice.

“We had so much fun! The entire team is amazing and the adventure includes climbing wall (if you are in the mood for it). Great experience overall. My parents were over 60 and they loved doing it.”

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Damajagua Waterfalls for Cruise Ship Passengers

7.Damajagua Waterfalls for Cruise Ship Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $89

Review of the Damajagua Waterfalls shore excursion from Puerto Plata, with jumps, slides, lunch, transport, safety advice, and cruise timing tips.

“They did a great job and took good care of my family. So fun! The guides were awesome, and the waterfalls were great.”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

8.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154

Review of Hilo’s six-hour volcano safari with lava caves, black sand beaches, lava fields, local guides, port pickup, and practical tips.

“The guide was informative and knowledgeable and was accommodating to the whole group by adding extra stops that we were all interested in. Highly recommend!”

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Bergen: Waterfalls of Hardangerfjord Shore Excursion

9.Waterfalls of Hardangerfjord Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 268 reviews · from $101

Review of Bergen’s six-hour Hardangerfjord waterfall tour, with scenic drives, Norheimsund, Steinsdalsfossen, practical tips, and value advice.

“We had an incredible tour today! Our guide, Bailey, was not only entertaining but also deeply knowledgeable about Norway even though he is from Australia! He shared fascinating insights throughout the journey. His warm and engaging manner made everyone feel welcome and ensured we all had a memorable experience. Our driver was equally kind and accommodating, adding to the overall satisfaction of the trip. Truly a delightful and enriching day!”

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Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands

10.Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 267 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $93

Review of the Greenock shore excursion to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and the Highlands, with itinerary, value, tips, and booking advice.

“We chose this tour because it gave us the most time at Stirling Castle and we got to see a bit of the countryside. While Loch Lomond was a nice respite from travel and the "coos" were adorable, Stirling Castle was amazing! We could have spent all day there! If this is your priority, this tour is a good choice. If you want something more "well-rounded", then pick a different tour.”

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From Seydisfjordur: Studlagil Canyon Shore Excursion

11.From Seydisfjordur: Studlagil Canyon Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 247 reviews · 5 hours · from $213

See Stuðlagil Canyon and Gufufoss on a five-hour shore trip from Seydisfjordur, with scenic East Iceland roads and a well-timed return to port.

“Our guide was fantastic! He shared an incredible amount of knowledge and personal stories of growing up and living in Iceland. The canyon is spectacular but there are a LOT of stairs to go down/up to get to the viewing platform. Also, be aware that the canyon is about 90 min from the cruise port but the scenery is amazing and there are 2-3 waterfall stops along the way back. I’d highly recommend!”

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Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Volcano Lakes Shore Excursion

12.Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Volcano Lakes Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 198 reviews · 4 hours · from $47Best value

Review of the $47 Sete Cidades shore excursion from Ponta Delgada, with crater lakes, village time, viewpoints, and pineapple tasting.

“Mário did a great job today. He is very knowledgeable and his English is impeccable. Our Ponta Delgada tour was very enjoyable and it left us wanting for more. Who knows, maybe we will return some day to this beautiful island.”

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Shore Excursion – National Park Tierra del Fuego

13.Shore Excursion – National Park Tierra del Fuego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

Review of Ushuaia’s Tierra del Fuego National Park shore tour, with scenic stops, cruise pickup, price, group-size concerns, and practical advice.

“The tour bus was not in the best of shape. The windows were foggy for the first portion of the tour so we couldn't see much. The sound system was not working very well so we had trouble hearing the guide and her accent was very marked and combined with the broken sound system we had trouble understanding her. The park itself was very nice with some beautiful vistas.”

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Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour Shore Excursion

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of Ushuaia’s Tierra del Fuego National Park shore excursion, with scenic stops, city views, costs, transport tips, and honest advice.

“This was a long ride on a rainy day, so the experience would certainly have been different if the weather had been cooperative to enjoy the beautiful day in the woods. I was disappointed that we did not see the "end of the world Post Office", but I had been mistaken in my interpretation of the tour.”

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