Our 10 Best National Parks Tours Worldwide

1.National Park Brijuni Island Visit & Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 788 reviews · 5h 30m · from $76Our pick

Spend about five and a half hours on the Korkyra boat from Pula, with a guided cruise around Brijuni National Park, free time to swim and snorkel at St. Jerolim, unlimited drinks, dinner ordered in advance, and a sunset search for dolphins. Guides speak English, German, Italian, Dutch, and Croatian.

“The snorkelling around St Jerome was amazing. If there was a boat just went to the island without food or a tour we would definitely have returned”

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2.Brijuni National Park Sunset, Dolphins & Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 607 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Set sail from Pula on a traditional wooden boat for a three-hour evening cruise around Brijuni National Park. You’ll search for wild dolphins, watch the sunset, and enjoy a freshly prepared choice of mackerel, chicken, or vegetarian dinner. Water, orange juice, and white wine are included. Bring a jacket.

“Highly recommended. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the whole experience was amazing. Lucky to see a few lovely dolphins dancing in such a beautiful sea and the sunset was stunning.”

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3.Dolphins Watching in the National Park Brijuni from Pula

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Set sail from Pula at 5:30 pm for a three-hour sunset cruise near Brijuni National Park. Your guide explains the islands, coast, and dolphins while you watch from the deck or with provided binoculars. Dinner, unlimited white wine, mineral water, Coca-Cola, and Fanta are included. Dolphin sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

“Voyage très agréable, pur moment de détente. Le personnel très sympathique, souriant et proches des voyageurs. Repas délicieux et service au top! Je recommande à 100%. Merci”

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4.Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Brijuni National Park from Pula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

Cruise from Pula’s old port toward Brijuni National Park as the captain searches for dolphins in clear coastal waters. You’ll pass Pula Arena, Uljanik shipyard, naval relics, and Marina Polesana before slowing near the dolphins at sunset. The comfortable boat carries up to 100 people, with drinks and food available onboard.

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5.Island Visit National Park Brijuni & Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

From Pula, you’ll cruise around the Brijuni islands with a captain and English-speaking guide, looking for dolphins and hearing about the islands’ famous owners. Unlimited white wine, water, juice, and soft drinks are available onboard. You’ll also have 2.5 hours on St. Jerolim Island for swimming, beach time, and a walk before returning to Pula.

“Great tour with a very fun guide. Spotted Dolphins at the end of the trip. Food was average. Soda drinks were a bit flat but overall a great day.”

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6.Everglades National Park: 2 hour Dolphin & Birding Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · from $110

Join Dan or Captain Don for a two-hour Everglades boat tour limited to six people. A quiet powerboat carries you through hard-to-reach mangrove waterways while an English-speaking naturalist points out dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, herons, egrets, ospreys, eagles, and the park’s ecology and culture.

“A great tour. Capt. Don is a knowledgeable and friendly guide, perfect for our 6 person family, age 7 to 71. Highly recommend this tour!”

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7.Noosa: National Park and Dolphin Watching Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1h 30m · from $67

Join Peppi and Alby from Whale Songs Noosa for a 90-minute cruise from the Big Pelican. You will look for Indo Pacific Bottlenose and Common Dolphins, hear their calls through a live hydrophone, learn about their behaviour, and take in Noosa National Park from a small boat. Bottled water is included.

“Ich habe diese Tour gebucht, obwohl sie zum Zeitpunkt meiner Buchung noch vergleichsweise wenige Bewertungen hatte. Ausschlaggebend war für mich die Beschreibung. Sie klang deutlich fundierter und anders als viele der üblichen Standardtouren. Genau deshalb habe ich mich bewusst dafür entschieden. Diese Entscheidung habe ich nicht bereut. Die beiden Guides wissen sehr genau, wovon sie sprechen und was sie tun. Man merkt schnell, dass hier echte Erfahrung, Fachwissen und Leidenschaft zusammenkommen. Wir haben viele Delfine gesehen und dabei Hintergründe und spannende Einblicke von Peppi bekommen. Wer eine Tour sucht, die sich von typischen Massenangeboten abhebt und echten Mehrwert bietet, ist...”

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8.AAA Noosa National Park Tour and Dolphin Safari Whalesongsnoosa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $68

Join Albie and Peppie aboard a small boat from Noosaville for a close look at Noosa National Park from the sea. The 90-minute trip searches for dolphins, turtles, fish, and seasonal whales, with a dolphin or whale researcher sharing facts. A hydrophone lets you hear live pod sounds through the boat speakers.

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9.Dolphin Kayak Tour & Beach 4X4 National Park Tour (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours

Travel from Noosa by private 4X4 along Teewah Beach to Double Island Point, then choose kayaking, surfing, SUP, or a wildlife eco tour at Honeymoon Bay. Guide Vince shares local stories, flora, fauna, and marine life. Dolphin sightings are possible, and no previous water experience is needed.

“Thankyou Vince for a great day. Took the family up to DI. Very interesting and informative about the region,wildlife and marine life. Some wonderful dream time stories too. Had a great surf lesson. Delicious healthy lunch. Very eco friendly. Felt very safe as a family. Loved it. Will come again”

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10.Teide National Park and Dolphins Sailboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $218

Travel by private vehicle with an English or Spanish-speaking guide to Teide National Park, stopping at several viewpoints before heading south. Then spend three hours aboard a sailboat or luxury catamaran with up to 11 people, watching for dolphins and pilot whales, swimming, snorkeling, and enjoying snacks and drinks.

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