Discover the worlds national parks
In our developing world, green stretches of natural beauty are becoming increasingly rare. However, this doesn’t mean that the human desire to be close to nature is reduced in any way. It just means we have to look at little harder to find countryside to visit. This is doubtless why tours of the world’s most spectacular national parks have grown in popularity in recent years.
National parks are protected from development. They are a showcase for the natural world; plants and wildlife, that serves to remind us exactly why conservation is so important, as well as what it is about nature that makes it so special.
Stepping out of your urban bubble into national parkland will allow you to fill your lungs with refreshingly clean air, enjoy beautiful views and see historic sites as you explore the trails on foot, horseback, as part of a cycling tour, or even by canoe if rivers run nearby.
The health and happiness benefits of marvelling at natural phenomena have long been documented, so let’s have a look at some of the very best national park tours offered by Aspen Travel
America’s iconic national parks by Travelsphere
This tour takes in the big names in American national parks. Guided by Travelsphere’s exciting itinerary, you will explore the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon National Park, and the Zion in Las Vegas. Extra time will be scheduled to take in the hipster delights of Sedona, Arizona and of course, the Las Vegas Strip in the USA’s entertainment capital.
The national parks of Taiwan by Regent holidays
Waterfalls and craters, paddy fields and hot springs are all features of the Yangmingshan national park in Taipei, while tunnels, grottos and shrines are the highlights of Taroko National Park. Moving onwards towards Kenting, you’ll then enjoy forest landscape, complete with incredible rock formations and caves, while finally in Yushan National Park you’ll witness the beautiful must-see sight that is Sun Moon Lake. Experience a Far Eastern natural wonderland which will inspire and relax you.
Canadian national parks with Trafalgar Tours
Enjoy one of the world’s largest wilderness frontiers, by visiting glacial national parks perched high in the Rockies. You’ll see dramatic alpine scenery from a high altitude and the tranquil lakes that reside within them. Your tour will take in Calgary, Waterton Lakes national park, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and the hot springs and beautiful views of Glacier National Park.
The national parks of Greenland
Right at the top of the globe, bordering the Arctic, is the north-west Spitsbergen National Park and the north-east Greenland National Park. Travelling by luxury boat, which is manned by experienced sailors and provided by either Regent holidays or Hurtigruten, you’ll see penguins and seals a plenty, as well as the odd polar bear. Drink in spectacularly serene and still views of the frozen fjords and moving ice floe, as well as discover how people survive in this picturesque, but hostile native environment.
African and Indian National Park safaris
Are you off in search of the big five, or the Bengal tiger? Hoping to see an elephant in its natural habitat, or gorillas while they quietly feed? Aspen Travel offers numerous different Safari holidays to numerous different countries. To find out more about our Safari tours, please give us a call.
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