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Gorges du Verdon guides

Everything to sort out before you book a Verdon day: what it costs, how long the drive is, when the lavender blooms, where you can get onto the water, and what to do in Moustiers.

Gorges du Verdon Day Trip from Nice 2026: Is It Worth It?The drive, the stops and which Nice tour to pick.Read the guide →Gorges du Verdon Tour Prices 2026: What a Day Really CostsWhat each day trip costs, and what you pay on top.Read the guide →Verdon Lavender Season 2026: When Valensole BloomsWhen Valensole blooms, and which tours stop there.Read the guide →Verdon Pedal Boats & Swimming 2026: Galetas GuideGaletas boats, how far you can go, and where to swim.Read the guide →Moustiers-Sainte-Marie 2026: The Star, Chapel & FaienceThe star, the chapel steps, faience and how long to stay.Read the guide →Gorges du Verdon Without a Car 2026: Buses vs ToursBuses, the hikers' shuttle and tours with pickup.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your day trip

The three day trips most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the stops and what guests say.

Valensole, Moustiers & the Verdon from Aix Shortest drive ★ 4.69.5 hoursFree cancellation

Valensole, Moustiers & the Verdon from Aix
Max 8Lavender farmLake swim

Leaves the Aix tourist office just before 9 a.m. for a Valensole producer, Moustiers and the lake at Pont du Galetas. Aix is the closest start, so less of the day is spent on the road.

What's included
  • Meet at the Aix tourist office before 9 a.m.
  • Small-group minivan, eight guests at most
  • Valensole producer, Moustiers and Lac de Sainte-Croix
  • Lunch at your own expense
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$182per person Reserve
Gorges du Verdon & Lake Sainte-Croix from Nice Lake time ★ 4.69 hoursFree cancellation

Gorges du Verdon & Lake Sainte-Croix from Nice
Max 8Hotel pickupLake stop

A full day in a minibus of eight: Castellane, the canyon road, Moustiers and free time at Lac de Sainte-Croix. Rent a pedal boat there if you want to get onto the water.

What's included
  • Pickup at your Nice hotel around 8 a.m.
  • Driver-guide in an air-conditioned minibus
  • Castellane, Moustiers and Lac de Sainte-Croix
  • Lunch, boat rental and tips not included
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$143per person Reserve
Verdon Gorge & Moustiers Day Trip from Nice Lowest price ★ 3.910 hoursFree cancellation

Verdon Gorge & Moustiers Day Trip from Nice
Up to 16Hotel pickupLavender in season

The cheapest way in from Nice: Castellane's rock, gorge viewpoints, about an hour in Moustiers and Valensole lavender in season. Reviews are mixed, mostly about short stops.

What's included
  • Pickup anywhere in Nice at 8 a.m.
  • Driver-guide for the whole day
  • Castellane, gorge viewpoints and Moustiers
  • Lunch at your own expense
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$126per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Castellane, the canyon road, Moustiers and free time at Lac de Sainte-Croix, in a minibus of eight with hotel pickup in Nice.

Check dates for the Nice day trip with lake time