Private Tour
Gorges du Verdon : Lavenders, Canyon Boat Picnic & Villages
Overview
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7 hours
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I’m inviting you to spend a really sensational day. Probably one of the most beautiful you'll have in Provence.
I'll take you to one of my favorite spots in Gorges du Verdon where I go with my family and friends.
The best way to explore this unic place is to have a boat ride in the canyon, the biggest in all Europe. You'll drive your little private electric boat having a picnic with some local wines. You can jump to the water or just unwind admiring the nature (2 hours easy drive, very calm water).
Then we'll stop on few lavender fields off the beaten path. If you have a chance, you'll be the only one strolling there and taking pictures. Their beauty is really indescribable, even after the blooming period!
The next stop is the perched village Sainte-Croix with its incredible view of the Sainte Croix lake. Free time for a walk in the village or beach time by the lake.
*In case of bad weather, instead of the boat, I'll drive you to the charming Moustiers-Sainte-Marie village.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gorges du Verdon
Boat ride in Gorges du Verdon, picnic on the beautiful lake, wine tasting in the nature.
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon
Nice walk in this beautiful perched Provencal villages in the Gorges du Verdon Big Canyon area.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Provencal picnic with local wines
2 hours private boat ride
Pick-up and drop off in Provence at your hotel, cruise ship or airport.
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Gorges du Verdon : Lavenders, Canyon Boat Picnic & Villages
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Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great!
yohannm18,,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide, great day! Not to be missed! Really good time, with a very nice group, a good atmosphere, in short perfect!
Amazing day in Provence!
448cheriem,,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Day - the Gorge and lake are the most incredible scenes and the best swimming ever. The lavender has just bloomed - such a fun day.
Great tour in beautiful scenery
Robert B,,Aug 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Overall a great experience with a really friendly host. Starting with a boat trip at the Gorges du Verdon you might want to take the maximum amount of time to explore the area by electric boat. A very relaxing experience. The lavender fields were already fully harvested but it was nevertheless an enjoyable ride through the Provence to the next stop St. Croix, a lovely old town nestled on a hill next to a lake. Tomasz, the host provided us with a delicious picnic containing bread, fruit, cheese, some other cold delicacies, and local wine. The host in general was very friendly and eager to share his knowledge of the area. He took great care of us throughout the day and was driving from spot to spot, organising things, while giving us privacy during the activities. Overall, highly recommended trip that you will surely enjoy!
Great day!
Amy K,,Aug 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour with Tom! Although we were unable to see the lavender fields (because they had been harvested ) it was still still amazing day . The boat trip on the lake was beautiful ! Tom was helpful to us and accompanied us on the boat as we were nervous to operate it ourselves 😅. Great picnic also !
Perfect Day
N9924KTjennifers,,Jul 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a magical experience for the whole family. We brought our two children (ages 4 and 6), and our day guided by Tom created memories to last a lifetime for all four of us. We started with a timely pickup right outside of our accommodations in Aix, and we were so grateful to have Tom navigate the winding drive in a comfortable vehicle while we were able to just sit back and relax. The weather and water at the Gorges du Verdon looked like a movie set, and Tom handled all of the logistics to get us set up with a boat and a Provençal market dream picnic. After boating Tom went out of his way to make sure we were able to stop and see all of the lavender and sunflower fields we could handle-not the easiest feat considering harvest had already begun. He also volunteered to capture our many family photos :-). We then finished the day with ice cream, drinks and a swim at the village and lake of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon. Finally, we were delivered right back to the front step of our apartment in Aix. Anyone can make arrangements to go see these sights on their own, but Tom makes the experience local, unique and completely hassle-free.
Amazing Day in Provence w a Local
Yevgeniya Y,,Jul 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly highly recommend. We had an amazing day exploring Provence with Tom. Everything was carefully and thoughtfully planned for us and our guide was super friendly, flexible, fun and informative. We spent the first part of the day on a boat in the Gorge du Verdon, a gorgeous peaceful place — you can tell this is where locals go on weekends to relax. Tom had prepared a lovely picnic for us to take along, filled with local specialties and wine. Then we drove through the beautiful Provençal landscape to a few lavender fields and even came upon a nicely bloomed sunflower field. We had the flexibility to stop wherever. Then we wrapped up with a relaxing time in the St Croix village with a beautiful view of the lake. The experience was relaxing, tailored to us and Tom was great — just great energy, super nice and it was lovely hanging out with a local from Aix. You can tell he really cares that his guests have a good time and get to know Provence. If you’d like to spend a lovely carefully curated day in Provence with a local, definitely book with Tom.
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