CÔTE D’AZUR · FRANCE
The best of the Côte d’Azur.
The 15 most popular verdon gorge & lavender day trips, with prices, run times and who you book through. Picked for the days that actually make a Riviera trip, and what each one gets you once you are there.
A full-day Provence escape from Nice: Verdon Gorge viewpoints, Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, plus lavender fields when in season.
Most Popular“Justine was an excellent guide. She went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing day. It was the perfect day out seeing the Verdon Gorge and the various other spots we stopped at. Thank you again Justine!”
See the Gorges du Verdon, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and seasonal lavender fields from Nice, with hotel pickup and a small-group ride.
“The worst Viator experience that ruined my trip. We were looking forward to seeing lavender fields. The tour specifically stated that we would be picked up at our hotel address, and this was confirmed on the Viator app, with a map showing our hotel. I again received notification the day before that pick up would…”
Nice to Verdon Gorge in a small group. Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and Sainte-Croix Lake with hotel pickup and big views.
“Great tour guide (Raffael), he was very knowledgeable, helpful and informative. He took us to great look out sites”
A 10-hour guided escape from Nice to Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustier-Sainte-Marie, and Lake Sainte-Croix, with waterfall stops.
“It was hot, 36,5⁰C, so this was the only way to travel to see places. Air-conditioned van and short (40-80 min) stops were just right for this weather. The lake was amazing turquoise, just beautiful!”
Full-day Verdon Gorge tour from Nice: Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Lake Sainte-Croix, lavender views and panoramic lookouts.
“We had an incredible day trip to the Verdon Gorge and nearby cities, made truly unforgettable by our fantastic tour guide, Raphael. He was unbelievably knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights at every stop and answering all our questions with enthusiasm and depth. His friendly, personable nature made everyone feel comfortable, and he kept the conversation flowing…”
A full-day private drive from Nice to Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustiers, and Lake Sainte-Croix, with scenic stops and time on the water.
“This was one of the highlights of our trip! Visiting all of the smaller towns and getting to paddle boat in the gorge was magical. I will say, for the gorge portion of the trip, you are only allotted like 1.5 hours and part of that time will be waiting in line for a paddle…”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Verdon Gorge and Provence lavender fields, with waterfalls, medieval towns, and scenic lake time.
“Lauren was a great driver. Cared for the passengers, reacted perfectly when one lady got car sick, stopped multiple times for her, and still ensured the test had a perfect trip! Would certainly use Laurent again!”
Nice to Verdon Gorges in a small group with a 40m waterfall, turquoise canyon views, Moustier ceramics, Lake Sainte-Croix, and seasonal lavender.
“We really enjoyed the entire experience. We’d like to suggest to do this trip before they take off the lavanda field. But the village is nice and the Le Gole del Verdon is beautiful and funny to make with friends.”
Private French Riviera West Coast day tour from Nice: hilltop medieval villages, lavender in season, Antibes yachts, and Cannes red carpet energy.
“Our private tour with Adam was the absolute highlight of our French Riviera trip. He took us to beautiful medieval villages, walked through each one with us, and shared fascinating history and stories the entire day. He even surprised us with a visit to a charming village not on our itinerary, which ended up being…”
Private full-day drive from Nice to Gorges du Verdon, plus Provence villages and lavender fields with a guide, scenic stops, and lake time.
“The drive is filled with sharp turns and narrow roads. If you get car sick, do not take this excursion. Someone in my party got sick from the ride.”
A private, door-to-door day trip from Nice to the Verdon area with Castellane, Moustiers, and Lake Sainte-Croix in English.
“Fantastic day trip. Our guide/driver Mario was fantastic- very knowledgeable about the region, and he adjusted our itinerary so we could have more time at the lake. We saw waterfalls, beautiful quaint villages, breathtaking canyon views, Provence countryside, and of course the stunning Lake St Croix. Mario made us feel so welcome and comfortable.”
Provence highlights from Nice: Valensole lavender, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Verdon Gorge views, and Lac de Sainte-Croix with guided visits.
“Det var en ny guide, han som person var det inget fel på, han var trevlig men …..han hade inte fått några instruktioner. Han berättade att dom hade sagt till honom att gör det bästa du kan. Han hade dålig koll på vart vi skulle, hittade inte, körde fel. Så det som stod i programmet…”
Private 8-hour day from Nice to Gorges du Verdon and Provence lavender fields with scenic stops in Castellane, Moustiers, and Valensole.
“Ask to rent a boat at the gorgés du verdon! Best part of the day. Can easily skip out on time in the smaller towns and still see everything.”
Private 10-hour Provence day trip with Aix-en-Provence fountains, Sainte-Maximin basilica, a Côte de Provence wine stop, and lavender fields in bloom.
“- Long hours on car - Not enough time for lunch - Tour guide cannot speak good english - Too short time for each spot - Some unwanted idle waiting time - Can consider to shorten the destination of this tour as it is too rush to get to Aix-en-provence, vineyard, lavender farm in just…”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Verdon Gorge, Lake Sainte-Croix and Valensole lavender with pickup, guide, and viewpoint stops.
“I had been planning to visit Verdon Gorge for 3 years and I could not have been happier with the experience. Laurent (our guide) was super professional and knew all the hotspots to visit which he made sure we did (even went a bit over time for it). Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful…”
From the corniche to Monaco, west to Cannes and inland to Provence. Every direction the coast runs from Nice.
