The 15 Best Gorges du Verdon & Lavender Day Trips from Nice

1.Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,975 reviews · from $125Our pick

From Nice, spend 9 hours with a guide in the Gorges du Verdon and Provence lavender country, plus Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.

“Fantastic tour thanks to Raphaël, who drove brilliantly and took great care to make sure we would all be well during the long journey. The time went very quickly, the gorge is absolutely amazing. Great viewpoints and lots of help taking photos and videos. Excellent driving and very hospitable and knowledgable host for the day. It was so nice to be able to practise my French too. The highlight of my week in the Côte d’Azur!”

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2.Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 342 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $144

One-day tour from Nice to Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Verdon Gorge viewpoints, Valensole lavender fields, and Sainte-Croix Lake with pickup.

“Unfortunately the driver was sick and did not appear to be comfortable speaking English, which was the entire group. At the start he notified us that he would not be answering any questions during the trip due to the drive being into the mountains. But even on level surface driving into the different stops he spoke no more than 5 sentences of information except what time we needed to return to the van. I would have given this tour ZERO stars except he found one of the few remaining patches of lavender. This was the consensus of other passengers as well. It’s one thing when the driver and group don’t…”

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3.Gorges du Verdon Shared Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 273 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $151

Small-group Verdon Gorge day trip from Nice with hotel pickup, Castellane, Moustiers, and Lac de Sainte-Croix, plus summer lavender views.

“Dennis was very professional and helpful His leadership was exceptional. His historical and cultural knowledge was outstanding. We learned so much about this area. I could not have asked more from a tour guide, he went out of his way to accommodate all of us and made sure that we were all looked after I highly recommend to go on the bingo tours thanks again Dennis .”

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4.Gorges du Verdon Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 238 reviews · 10 hours · from $163

Guided day trip from Nice to the Gorges du Verdon with waterfalls, Castellane, Moustier-Sainte-Marie, and Lake Sainte-Croix, plus lavender in season.

“Verdon Gorge is a beautiful place, a worth visit if you are in Nice. The tour is sightseeing for the first part and optional water sports at the Lake Saint Croix in the evening, so a good balance of adventure and relaxing. Make sure you reach the lake early (you can reduce/shorten the stops for sightseeing and lunch), so that you have an hour at least to be on the beautiful blue waters of the lake. We had a great guide, Isa. She was very helpful and friendly, and also gave us lot of information about the French Riviera. She also recommended very good spots for dinner. The vehicle was…”

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5.Verdon Gorge Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 225 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $147

Full-day Verdon Gorge from Nice: Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, lavender fields, Lake Sainte-Croix. Guides, pickup, and views.

“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 the entire day with humour and engaging stories. Raphael brought the region to life and turned a beautiful tour into a genuinely memorable experience. Highly recommend!”

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6.The Gorges du Verdon and Ste Croix Lake Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 144 reviews · 9 hours · from $1,356

Private 9-hour tour from Nice to Gorges du Verdon, Lake Sainte-Croix, Castellane, and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, plus lavender season views.

“Mario was an excellent guide! He was very knowledgeable about the region we visited and I learned quite a bit! He was friendly and outgoing, made me and my husband feel at ease from the start. He was flexible with the schedule and was very accommodating to the group and our expressed desires for sights and activities. I very much enjoyed our time and would definitely do it again!”

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7.The Grand Canyon of Europe and Its Lavender Fields Small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $167

From Nice, see the Verdon Gorge and Saut du Loup waterfalls, stop in Castellane and Moustiers, then chase lavender on the Valensole Plateau.

“This was a wonderful experience! Laurent was our guide, and he was very knowledgeable, funny and tried to accommodate everyone in the group in terms of their interests. He even knew where to get the best pastries from! The sites visited were beautiful, and wonderful to immerse in. Definitely worth it!”

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8.Verdon Gorges & Lavender Fields Tour & Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 40 reviews · from $129

From Nice to Verdon Gorges for a 40-meter waterfall, turquoise canyon drives, Moustier ceramics, Lake Sainte Croix, and seasonal lavender.

“"Our day trip from Nice to the Verdon Gorge was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Although we were a bit disappointed to miss the lavender fields as they were not in season, the breathtaking beauty of the gorge more than made up for it. A special thanks to our guide, David, who was truly exceptional. He masterfully navigated the challenging, winding roads, constantly checking on our group of eight, some of whom were prone to motion sickness. His skillful and considerate driving made the journey completely stress-free and enjoyable for everyone. The small, friendly group dynamic was perfect, and we all felt the experience was well worth the…”

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9.Private French Riviera West Coast, Hilltop villages, and lavender Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,525Top rated

Private full-day Riviera tour from Nice with hilltop villages, Antibes, Cannes, and possible lavender fields, plus pickup and a local guide.

“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 one of our favorite stops. Adam went above and beyond—taking wonderful photos of us throughout the day and making sure we never felt rushed. His kindness, deep knowledge, and flexibility made the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting the French Riviera, we can’t recommend this tour highly enough!”

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10.Private Tour to Gorges du Verdon and its Lavender Fields

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $1,020

Private day from Nice to Gorges du Verdon, Lake Sainte-Croix, Moustiers, and lavender fields, with door-to-door pickup.

“Wonderful trip. We only wish they wouldn't advertise lavender fields unless they are in full bloom. Our guide Alex was awesome and he really looked to find some for us and we saw the buds. It was about a week too early.”

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11.Gorges du Verdon Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,051

Private Gorges du Verdon day trip from Nice with hotel pickup, Provence villages, Lake Sainte-Croix, and lavender-season views.

“It was a nice day but not what I expected. The second half of the day is much more memorable than the first half. The trip involves a lot of driving. The first stop was a waterfall where we stayed for 10 mins. Then we went to Castellane for 35 mins, saw some beautiful views from the top of the mountain, then the lavender fields for awhile and swimming in the lake for an hour. Either bring your lunch or plan to buy it to go in Castellane.”

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12.Full-Day Provence and Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 17 reviews · 9 hours · from $234

Provence day trip from Nice to Valensole lavender fields, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie fountains, and Lac de Sainte-Croix below the Verdon Gorge.

“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 gällde i alla fall inte vår dagsutflykt.”

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13.Private Tour of Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender in Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $662

Private 8-hour Verdon Gorge and lavender tour from Nice, with stops in Castellane, Moustiers, Sainte-Croix and Valensole (up to 8).

“It was a beautiful region and the tour guide, Alessandro was great. I’d recommend this tour. Getting in an out of Niece made for a long day though. The only thing negative was that Viator said that bottled water was included but the tour guide said it wasn’t included by his company. However, he did give us water out of his on stash. There’s a misunderstanding somewhere. I would recommend this tour with a small group of family or friends.”

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14.Private Day Trip to Provence and Lavender Fields

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $1,285

10-hour private Provence day: Aix fountains and Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, vineyard drive, optional wine tasting, and blooming lavender.

“Ci sono venute a prendere in hotel puntuali...La guida splendida preparatissima con le lingue e molto divertente, però sconsiglio questo tour per la Provenza da Nizza in quanto troppo lontano dalla Provenza. Abbiamo passato molte ore in mezzo al traffico sul pullmino ...su 9 ore di tour più di 6 le abbiamo passate in viaggio...abbiamo visto 1 solo campo di lavanda (comunque stupendo)...e abbiamo fatto giro con trenino a Aix de Provence + paranzo veloce..senza nemmeno avere il tempo per girare a piedi la città...I campi di lavanda meritano molto più tempo...ci torneremo..”

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15.Verdon Gorge: The Grand canyon of Europe, Lake and Lavender

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,432

Private small-group day from Nice to Verdon Gorge, Lake Sainte-Croix, Moustiers, and Valensole lavender, with hotel pickup and expert guides.

“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 sightseeing nor a better guide. Thank you for a great day// Elin and Carl”

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