Taking a Jeep tour can be a great way to explore places you wouldn’t normally get to see in a standard vehicle while covering more terrain than you could on foot. Enjoy one-of-a-kind views on a thrilling adventure that’s sure to be a highlight of your trip. For the best experience, consider one of these top spots around the world for Jeep tours.
Arches National Park, Utah
In Arches National Park you can discover everything from balanced rocks teetering on pedestals to over 2,000 sandstone arches and countless other rock formations. They’re spread across a colorful landscape of reds, oranges, browns, purples and pinks, all ideal for exploring by Jeep. A half-day tour in this top Utah park will bring you out in a Wrangler to reach some of the park’s most remote sections where you can hike and view some of the most impressive features without the crowds, including Marching Men and Tower Arch.
Mykonos, Greece
Cosmopolitan Mykonos is famous for its lively nightlife, celebrity spotting, dining and shopping in Mykonos Town but this idyllic Greek island offers plenty of scenic beauty too. One of the best ways to experience it is by Jeep, venturing off-road to discover its lesser-known, untamed places by 4X4. An eight-hour tour will bring you to a dazzling panoramic view from the higher altitudes, along with captivating destinations like Houlakia Beach, the ruins of Paleokastro and Ano Mera.
Custer State Park, Black Hills, South Dakota
Custer State Park feels more like a national park as one of the largest in the nation, spread over 71,000 acres. It’s stunningly beautiful and filled with wildlife, including bison, elk, pronghorn, deer, coyotes, prairie dogs, eagles, and wild burros. An all-day safari Jeep tour will allow you to marvel at it all with a drive on the Wildlife Loop and renowned Iron Mountain Road which showcases breathtaking views of Mount Rushmore too. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Rapid City, as well as a picnic lunch.
Mount Etna, Italy
Italy is home to mainland Europe’s only active volcanoes: Vesuvius, Stromboli and Etna. Mount Etna is its highest active volcano at more than 10,000 feet above sea level, featuring over 400 craters. It’s in a constant state of activity, which means you’re likely to see it spew ash and lava. While there are multiple options for visiting, a Jeep tour is one of the most popular. You’ll learn bout the volcano’s history, native flora and fauna while accessing its upper slopes by 4 X 4, covering more ground without than you would on foot. It includes views of Monte Fontana, Valle del Bove, and a lava cave, as well as the chance to witness old and new lava flows.
South Coast Iceland
Iceland’s South Coast is home to some of its most famous scenery from black sand beaches to roaring waterfalls and glaciers. A 12-hour tour from Reykjavik will bring you to some of its most magnificent wonders like the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, as well as remote, hidden falls like Gljúfurárfoss. You’ll walk the black sands of Vik with its remarkable rock formations rising straight out of the sea and climb the stairs to the top of the nearly 200-foot-high Skógafoss for a unique perspective of the cascades and an endless view of some of Iceland’s most dramatic landscapes.
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Baja is a lot more than beautiful beaches – a Jeep tour from Cabo not only brings the chance to enjoy those coastal views but take an off-road adventure through the desert and mountains. You’ll even take a hike to Fox Canyon to swim near magnificent waterfalls and enjoy Baja’s delicious cuisine for lunch at a local restaurant. Trips also include a visit to the colonial town of Santiago where you’ll take a stroll with your guide to learn all about its history and life here today.
Cape Town, South Africa
The ultimate safari tour, head out on a private excursion from Cape Town in a 4X4 Jeep with a private game ranger to search for the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. Learn all about the wildlife from your knowledgeable guide to enhance the experience, with pickup and drop-off from your accommodation included along with a buffet breakfast and lunch. When you make your return, optional stops at one or two local wineries for wine and cheese tastings are available too.
Denali National Park, Alaska
Denali National Park is over six million acres of glistening lakes and dramatic mountains, including North America’s highest peak, Mount Denali. Take a four-hour guided Jeep tour to experience a “drive of a lifetime” as National Geographic Traveler called it, traveling a 135-mile grave road for scenic views of Denali, the Alaska Range and glaciers while watching for the abundant wildlife along the way. In addition to being surrounded by magnificent scenery, you’ll have the chance to spot the park’s iconic animals like wolves, moose, caribou, grizzly and black bears. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included along with snacks and beverages.
Oahu, Hawaii
A six-hour Jeep adventure on Oahu circles the island bringing endless breathtaking views while visiting some of the island’s most renowned sites and learning about Hawaiian culture and history. It visits famous spots like Waimea Bay, the Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach as well as Diamond Head, the Pali Lookout, Chinaman’s Hat and Laie Point. If time allows you’ll even get to experience “secret” places for viewing monk seals and sea turtles. Along the way, take advantage of the opportunity to savor fresh Hawaiian shrimp from one of the local food trucks. Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Waikiki are included.
Grand Canyon Pink Jeep Tour
A Grand Canyon Jeep tour brings an in-depth look at the most impressive features around the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Discover the geology and history of this iconic landmark that’s an incredible 277 miles long and a mile deep. You’ll be mesmerized by the panorama from Grandview Point, the tallest point of the South Rim, along with the colorful cliffs and rock formations. Afterward, you can enjoy watching “Grand Canyon: the Movie” in the IMAX Theater.
