The Hyères islands are explored by sea and on foot. To reach an island: the TLV-TVM ferry from Hyères (€29 return to Port-Cros) or from La Tour Fondue to Porquerolles, and Vedettes Îles d'Or from Le Lavandou. On the islands: hiking on Port-Cros's marked trails, the La Palud underwater trail, diving at La Gabinière with a permit, cycling on Porquerolles. From the coast: guided cruises from €70, sunsets towards Giens from €54, sea kayaking at Giens, jet-ski at Le Lavandou. Prices checked on 9 November 2026.
Key facts
- Hyères to Port-Cros ferry: €29 return per adult; Port-Cros and Le Levant circuit in July-August: €30.
- Discovery cruise from Hyères from €70 (225 reviews); sunset towards Giens from €69 (171 reviews).
- Free on the islands: Port-Cros trails, the La Palud underwater trail, park activities from April to November.
- Cycling on Porquerolles: €17 return to bring your own bike; tag compulsory in July-August.
Activities
| Activity | From | From | Rating (reviews) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry to Port-Cros | Hyères | €29 return | getting to Port-Cros | |
| Ferry to Porquerolles | La Tour Fondue | see TLV-TVM | getting to Porquerolles | |
| Discovery cruise | Hyères | €70 | 4.7 (225) | boat trips |
| Sunset towards Giens | Hyères | €69 | 4.9 (171) | Giens |
| Full day with lunch cruise | Hyères | €164 | 4.7 (111) | boat trips |
| Sea kayaking at Giens | Hyères | €76 | 4.7 (2) | Giens |
| Licence-free jet-ski | Le Lavandou | €185 | 5.0 (17) | Le Lavandou |
| Hiking | Port-Cros | free | hiking | |
| Underwater trail | Port-Cros, La Palud | free | underwater trail | |
| Scuba diving | Port-Cros, La Gabinière | park permit | diving | |
| Cycling | Porquerolles | €17 return for the bike | Porquerolles |
Prices checked on 9 November 2026 on GetYourGuide and with TLV-TVM.
Park activities
From April to November, Port-Cros National Park runs its “Rendez-vous du Parc national”: meeting points, discovery walks, nature film screenings. The programme is on the park’s events calendar.
Book a trip
The most booked activities
Hyères: Morning Discovery or Relaxing Afternoon cruise3 - 4 hours★ 4.7 (225 reviews)from €70Check availability
Hyères: Signature day with lunch cruise8 hours★ 4.7 (111 reviews)from €164Check availability
Hyères to Giens Peninsula: Sunset at Sea Cruise2 hours★ 4.9 (171 reviews)from €69Check availability
"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
What can you do in the Hyères islands in a day?
One island: Port-Cros to walk and snorkel on the underwater trail, or Porquerolles for cycling and beaches. In the evening, a sunset trip towards Giens.
Which activities are free?
Hiking on the Port-Cros and Porquerolles trails, the La Palud underwater trail, and the national park activities from April to November (meeting points, discovery walks).
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Ferry times and prices change: confirm before you go.
- GetYourGuide widget, Hyères, Giens, Porquerolles, Le Lavandou listings (prices, reviews), accessed 9 November 2026
- TLV-TVM, 2026 fares (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Port-Cros National Park, things to do in the park (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Port-Cros National Park, bike rules (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
