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The 15 Best Private Park Tours in the World

37 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private park tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Small-Group or Private Grand Canyon with Sedona Tour from Phoenix - Sedona’s red rocks in a short visit
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Small-Group or Private Grand Canyon with Sedona Tour from Phoenix

1.Small-Group or Private Grand Canyon with Sedona Tour from Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,405 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $235Our pick

Travel from Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Tempe through the Sonoran Desert, Flagstaff, and pine forests to Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Expect a 13-hour day, a maximum of 13 people, captain’s-chair seating, several viewpoints, and guides such as Aldo, Jordan, Mark, and Vince.

“We loved our tour! Hyun was an awesome guide - he took good care of us and made sure everyone was having a great time. The van was clean and comfortable. The views were amazing.”

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Udawalawe National Park | Private Safari Tour

2.Udawalawe National Park | Private Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $25Best value

Join a private 4x4 safari in Udawalawe National Park with pickup in the Udawalawe area. Drivers such as Gyan and Gimhana are praised for spotting elephants, birds, crocodiles, and smaller animals. Choose a 6:00 am or 2:00 pm departure, with a four-hour park visit and return transport.

“Lives this safari day, could not stop smiling. Tour guide and driver very knowledgeable and great spotters. Understoid our personal interests and guided the safari to that.”

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Cinque Terre and Pisa Tower Tour from Florence Semi Private - Riomaggiore: your first look at the Cinque Terre
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Cinque Terre and Pisa Tower Tour from Florence Semi Private

3.Cinque Terre and Pisa Tower Tour from Florence Semi Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,494 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $260

Travel from Florence in a Mercedes minivan with up to eight people, visiting Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Vernazza by boat and train before a Pisa stop. Drivers such as Andrea, Gabriele, Francesco, and Mariana provide logistics and local insight, while you explore the villages on your own.

“It was great to be able to go to Cinque Terre and Pisa on our visit to Florence. Lots of free time to walk about and sit for lunch. Beautiful scenery. Leaning Tower in Pisa was incredible! Plan to know the history on your own. Our guide Sara was very nice and helpful.”

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Cinque Terre Small Group or Private Day Tour from Florence - Vernazza: the prettiest harbor stop
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Cinque Terre Small Group or Private Day Tour from Florence

4.Cinque Terre Small Group or Private Day Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,248 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $276

Leave Florence at 7:00 a.m. in a minivan limited to eight people and spend a full day in Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the coastal transport, including boat travel when weather allows, while you pay for lunch and drinks.

“A fantastic day driving to Cinque Terre by van. Upon arrival we walked down to the town square of the first village and boarded a water taxi. Visited two more villages and then back to LeSpezia by train. A great way to try train travel. A wonder day filled with beautiful views and special times.”

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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari - Searching for the Big Five in Kruger
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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

5.Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · from $158

Start at 5:30 am from Hazyview for a private Kruger safari with a professional guide such as Senzo, Didi, or Patrick. Search for the Big Five, cheetahs, wild dogs, and birds, with breakfast and lunch stops at rest camps. Food and conservation fees cost extra.

“Didi proved to be quite an awesome guide—he was very knowledgeable about so many things in the park, and was able to answer all of our questions. He also got us up close and personal with white rhinos, elephants, leapards, zebras, giraffes, and countless other small gaRead more”

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Khao Sok: Private Longtail Boat Tour at Cheow Lan Lake - Choosing sunrise or sunset on the lake
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Khao Sok: Private Longtail Boat Tour at Cheow Lan Lake

6.Khao Sok: Private Longtail Boat Tour at Cheow Lan Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 794 reviews · 4 - 6 hours

Take a private longtail boat across Cheow Lan Lake with a local captain, stopping at the Three Brothers, Diamond Cave, and Nang Prai raft house. Choose 6 AM for sunrise and quiet water, or 2:30 PM for softer light and sunset. Hotel pickup from Khao Sok is available.

“Was really nice to have a private boat for the 4 of us. Great boat ride to see the lake and mountain scenery. Spider cave was also very cool (our captain guided us and provided flashlights). Had stops to take iconic photos. We got to the floating houses/restaurant before other boats so was nice to enjoy swimming and the peacefulness before others came. Boat was comfortable and captain was great. Easy to book and communication was very good with directions for parking and meeting at the pier (we drove a rental car).”

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From Amman: Petra & Wadi Rum Private or group Day Tour - The early road south from Amman
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From Amman: Petra & Wadi Rum Private or group Day Tour

7.Petra & Wadi Rum Private or group Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 750 reviews · 14 hours · from $126

You leave Amman early for Petra and Wadi Rum, usually with a driver such as Mahmoud, Khalil, Fox, or Zeyad. Expect about three hours at Petra, two hours in a Wadi Rum 4x4, long road time, and no included Petra guide unless your chosen option says otherwise.

“Excellent experience, our guide Mahmoud was very welcoming and a great tour guide with useful tips and information. He made the experience much more enjoyable and allowed us full comfort, flexibility and the full tourist experience.”

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Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch - Starting before breakfast in Hayden Valley
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Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

8.Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 739 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Yellowstone with a private naturalist guide, such as Mike, Josh, Mitchell, or Tim. Expect early wildlife searches, geysers, waterfalls, Yellowstone Lake, a deli picnic, binoculars, spotting scopes, snacks, and a wildlife video to take home.

“Michael was an excellent guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and we felt we learned so many things. Tour of the park was a good mix of hiking and driving. Both the shuttle driver and guide were on time and very friendly. Tour was expensive but we felt it was well worth the money. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure - The captain makes or breaks the hour
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Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure

9.Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 498 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $140

Ride a private airboat through the Everglades from Sawgrass Recreation Park near Fort Lauderdale. Your captain may spot alligators, turtles, fish, and wading birds, then you can visit the reptile and Glades exhibits. Captains such as Disco, Jack, Mike, and Justin are praised for their humor and local knowledge.

“You may not see any wildlife but it was a fun adventure. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable.”

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From Prague: Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Semi Private Tour - Bastei Bridge and the Saxon Switzerland views
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From Prague: Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Semi Private Tour

10.Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Semi Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 458 reviews · 13 hours · from $157

Join Martin Pufler in a small group of up to seven for a 13-hour nature trip from Prague. You’ll visit Bastei Bridge, Pravčická Gate, and Wild Gorge, enjoy a Czech lunch, and receive professional photos by Martin’s father, photographer Julius Pufler.

“Very happy that I chose this trip. It was an amazing trip with a small and friendly group. Martin is an amazing guide who took care of all the members of the group with snacks, water and also some nice gifts. There was also a meal included in the trip at a restaurant.. The food was very delicious. Throughout the trip Martin also took care of taking photos of each member of the group. It was a very enjoyable trip with impressive views. I totally recommend Martin's trip!”

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Private Krka Waterfalls tour with 30min Boat Cruse - Skradin and the 30-minute river cruise
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Private Krka Waterfalls tour with 30min Boat Cruse

11.Private Krka Waterfalls tour with 30min Boat Cruse

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 458 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $301

Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned minibus, cruise 30 minutes from Skradin to Skradinski buk, and explore for about five hours. Guides such as Stipe, Tea, Sandra, and Stephen have led recent departures. Add a wine and olive oil tasting near Plastovo if you want a fuller day.

“Great trip from start to finish. Bus driver and guide both excellent. Our guide Teah spoke excellent English and kept the whole party well informed. Her instructions were excellent and everyone understood how to navigate the park, where to board the ferry and where the pick up the coach for the return journey.”

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Private Taroko Gorge Day Tour from Hualien with Local Expert - Pickup from Hualien makes the day simple
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Private Taroko Gorge Day Tour from Hualien with Local Expert

12.Private Taroko Gorge Day Tour from Hualien with Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · from $75

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Alex, Vincent, Sam, or Jimmy. Travel from Hualien through Taroko National Park, Qingshui Cliff, Sakul Trail, Qixingtan, and a Japanese-era General’s House, with room to adjust the day.

“Alex was an incredible guide!!! I would recommend the early 7am time. The Toroko Gorge is pretty much all yours at that time. So much beauty to see in Hualien, and having such a great guide like Alex, makes a difference. Wonderful experience from the first minute to the last minute. Beautiful views everywhere, and it was nice having such a well-crafted itinerary!”

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3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea - Day two: Give Petra the time it deserves
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3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

13.3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · from $349

Travel privately from Amman to Petra, Little Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea with an English-speaking driver. You get free time at Petra, a Bedouin Jeep tour, and two nights of lodging with selected options. Drivers such as Murad, Ahmad, Mohammed, and Oday are noted for safe driving and flexible help.

“Great trip, never rushed, with a friendly and knowledgeable driver who explained everything along the way, great support at all the accomodation and tours, and tips for all the best locations.”

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From Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Private Jeep Safari - What the four-hour outing looks like
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From Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Private Jeep Safari

14.From Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Private Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 415 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Travel by private jeep from Sigiriya or Habarana to see Sri Lankan elephants, baby elephants, birds, deer, monkeys, and more. Guides such as Prasad, Prabath, Sami, and Sarath are praised for sharp wildlife spotting and respectful driving. Park choice can change with rain and elephant movement.

“What an incredible experience! Sadly Minneriya was water logged so we went to Hurulu Eco Park instead and it was so much better than what we expected. We were able to add our friends on last minute and the team ensured we had a bigger jeep to accommodate. Our guide was so lovely and cared for the wildlife we saw. When lots of jeeps gathered around an animal, he kept a respectful distance but ensured we were close enough to experience these amazing creatures. He also had a brilliant eye for spotting nature, like birds and a chameleon that was in full camouflage! His name was Prasad - very lovely…”

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Everglades Eco Airboat Small-Group Tour & 2 Private Islands - The Miami pickup and one-hour ride west
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Everglades Eco Airboat Small-Group Tour & 2 Private Islands

15.Everglades Eco Airboat Small-Group Tour & 2 Private Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 366 reviews · 4h 30m · from $138

Travel from Miami in a Chevrolet Suburban or Mercedes Sprinter, then ride a small open-air airboat through Miccosukee wetlands. You’ll visit two private family islands, see rescued alligators and turtles, and hear about Everglades wildlife and tribal traditions from guides including Max and Tristan.

“We had a truely wonderful excursion. Firstly Max was very knowledgeable and provided lots of local knowledge on the way to our excursion. At the start point of our airboat journey he offered wet weather protection, ear protection, drinks and snacks. He then went above and beyond to help us see an alligator. The transport was very comfortable and Max is just an all round good guy.”

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