About this tour
A seven-hour exploration of Provence's dramatic Gorges du Verdon, steering your own electric boat through Europe's largest canyon while taking in lavender-dotted countryside and hilltop villages. You'll pilot a peaceful vessel through limestone cliffs, break for a local-wine picnic on the water, then visit quiet lavender fields and the UNESCO-listed village of Sainte-Croix overlooking its turquoise lake. Pick-up and drop-off from Aix-en-Provence.
Highlights
- Two-hour self-drive electric boat through Verdon Canyon
- Provençal picnic with regional wines aboard
- Lavender fields away from tour crowds
- UNESCO village Sainte-Croix with lake views
- Swimming or lounging on calm water
- Air-conditioned transport throughout
What to expect
After collection from central Aix-en-Provence, you'll head to the canyon's launching point. The boat portion is genuinely relaxed—flat, clear water and no experience needed. You control a small electric craft, giving you freedom to drift, photograph, or dip in whenever you fancy. Your guide handles navigation while you absorb the sheer rock walls and silence. Picnic happens aboard with local cheeses, charcuterie, and wine. The lavender stops come next; depending on season, fields range from purple-blanketed to stubbled post-harvest, both visually arresting. Sainte-Croix rewards a wander through stone streets and rewards swimmers with lake access.
Good to know
Bad weather swaps the boat for the pottery village Moustiers-Sainte-Marie instead. Infant car seats available. All fitness levels accommodated. Bring sun protection, swimwear, and camera. Water remains shallow and calm throughout the boat section.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.