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REI Birding Adventure Travel

Wildlife Viewing

Get ready to go wild! Pack your binoculars and join us for a safari in Africa, birding along the Amazon or snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos Islands. Our expert guides share their knowledge and love of natural history and wildlife in these top travel destinations.

Africa
Latin America
North America
Polar

Africa Trips Days Trip Price Activity Level
Africa Dunes To Delta Safari 14 $4399 Activity Level
•  Wildlife Safari • Hiking  More Info Levels Explained

Namibia and Botswana, together with their awesome beauty and diversity, are truly the gems of southern Africa. Visit the Namib, the most ancient desert in the world, followed by Botswana's wildlife-rich Okavango Delta and lastly, Victoria Falls, one of the 7 wonders of the world.  View Details  •  View Slideshow

Africa Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari 14 $4899 Activity Level
• Climbing • Safari  More Info Levels Explained

The adventure of a lifetime, times two—a Kilimanjaro climb and Serengeti safari are both included in this trip.  View Details  •  View Slideshow

Africa Tanzania Classic Safari 9 $3099 Activity Level
• Wildlife Safari  More Info Levels Explained

Conjure up in your mind safari in the classic sensevast stretches of savannah, flat-topped acacia trees silhouetted against orange-purple sunsets, hundreds of animals streaming across the horizon. This trip is that image made real. In nine very full days we visit Tanzanias premier wildlife parks!  View Details  •  View Slideshow

Latin America Trips Days Trip Price Activity Level
Latin America Ecuadorian Amazon Eco Lodges 4-5 from $795 Activity Level
• Hiking •Wildlife Viewing  More Info Levels Explained

Join us for a unique, close-up view of rainforest flora and fauna on this special wildlife adventure in Ecuador. We make our home at rustic but comfortable lodges nestled in a tropical garden setting of giant trees, brilliant blossoms and billowing ferns – the ideal sanctuary for rare, exotic wildlife and unique species of birds and butterflies.  View Details  •  View Slideshow

Latin America Galapagos Islands 8 from $2675 Activity Level
• Boating • Walking • Swimming  More Info Levels Explained

The stupendous eco-paradise of the Galapagos Islands offers exotic animal species including giant tortoise, penguin, flamingo and marine iguana, all enjoying full protection on this volcanic island chain off Ecuador's coast.  View Details  •  View Slideshow

Galapagos Islands & Otavalo Highlands Galapagos Islands & Otavalo Highlands
Save $300 on Selected Departures!
12 $3199 Activity Level
• Hiking • Kayaking • Biking  More Info Levels Explained

Explore Ecuador! Kayak in turquoise waters, swim off white sandy beaches with friendly sea lions, horseback ride and hike near active volcanoes, bike through the tortoise highlands and snorkel in a world-class marine reserve.  View Details  •  View Slideshow

Latin America Jungle and Sea Escape 8 $2499 Activity Level
• Hiking • Kayaking • Rafting  More Info Levels Explained

A variety of ecosystems, from jungle to sea, supports incredible biodiversity that we'll enjoy while hiking and sea kayaking along the Pacific and Carribbean coasts.  View Details  •  View Slideshow

Latin America Peruvian Amazon 4-8 from $745 Activity Level
• Hiking • Wildlife Viewing  More Info Levels Explained

Peru's Amazon Basin grants the adventurous traveler access to the magnificent lowland rainforests of South America and some of the most exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities on the planet.  View Details

Undiscovered Panama Undiscovered Panama
Save $400 on Selected Departures!
9 $2399 Activity Level
• Hiking • Rafting • Kayaking • Snorkeling  More Info Levels Explained

Amazingly diverse, Panama boasts over 1000 bird and animal species found nowhere else on earth. Our hiking and paddling adventure highlights the wildlife-rich region near the Panama Canal, the pristine western highlands, (home to Panama's tallest peak, Baru Volcano), and the beautiful Caribbean archipelago of Bocas del Toro.  View Details  •  View Slideshow

Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon 8 $1995 Activity Level
• Cruising • Walking • Wildlife Viewing  More Info Levels Explained

Board an expedition river boat and venture far up the Rio Negro, the least-inhabited river in the Amazon Basin. Join naturalist guides for an exploration of pristine rainforest areas rarely visited by outsiders.  View Details

North America Trips Days Trip Price Activity Level
Canada Queen Charlotte Islands 8-9 from $3775 Activity Level
• Sea Kayaking  • Wildlife Viewing More Info Levels Explained

Join us for an exploration of British Columbia's stunning Queen Charlotte Islands. Experienced biologists, educators, and professional crew ensure an informative, safe and ecologically sensitive trip. Yachts have large inflatable boats for shore excursions, and stable sea kayaks for exploring protected bays and along the shore.  View Details

Polar Trips - Antarctica Days Trip Price Activity Level
POLAR Adventure Ships
 * Antarctic Adventure
 * Crossing the Circle
 * Antarctic Quest
12-20 from $4200 Activity Level
Expedition Ships
 * Classic Antarctica
 * Explorer's Route
12-20 from $3400 Activity Level
Icebreaker Adventures
 * Emperor Penguins
 * Far Side


14-38 from $9995 Activity Level
Levels Explained
  • Cruising 
 
Be among the rare few to sail the icy latitudes aboard an ice strengthened research vessel or a polar-class icebreaker designed for polar exploration. REI Adventures and Quark Expeditions can take you there.

Polar Trips - Arctic Days Trip Price Activity Level
Arctic Adventure Arctic Islands
Arctic Quest
The North Pole
Northeast Passage
17
18
16-17
26
from $15,500
from $14,500
from $22,900
from $24,700
Activity Level
Activity Level
Activity Level
Activity Level
• Cruising • Wildlife viewing  Levels Explained

Sail into spectacular fjords surrounded by towering mountains and glaciers illuminated by 24-hour sunlight; thrill at the experience of a powerful icebreaker tackling the pressure ridges and ice floes of the great Arctic; discover historic sites of polar exploration; view polar bears and other Arctic wildlife in their natural surroundings; and call at land rarely visited before. Our Arctic trip specialists can assist you in determining which Arctic cruise is best for you.



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