Wildlife Viewing Trips

Pack your binoculars and join us for a safari in Africa, birding along the Amazon or snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos Islands.

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 Trips

Classic Safari

Classic Safari

  • Days: 9
  • Price: $3,599
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 1
  • Activity: Wildlife Safari

Conjure up in your mind "safari" in the classic sense — vast 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 Tanzania's premier wildlife parks! View Slideshow

Classic Safari Family Adventure

Classic Safari Family Adventure

  • Days: 9
  • Price: $3,599
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 1
  • Activity: Wildlife Safari
  • Minimum Age: 6
  • Kid's Discount: $800

Imagine the thrill your family will experience when viewing lions stalking a herd of impala, a cheetah springing into action, or a baby elephant suckling its mother. In nine very full days we explore Tanzania's premier wildlife parks. View Slideshow

Dunes To Delta Hike & Safari

Dunes To Delta Hike & Safari

  • Days: 14
  • Price: $5,299
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Wildlife Safari, Hiking

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 Slideshow

Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari

Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari

  • Days: 14
  • Price: $5,399
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 5
  • Activity: Climbing, Safari

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

South Africa Family Adventure

South Africa Family Adventure

  • Days: 9
  • Price: $3,799
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
  • Minimum Age: 7
  • Kid's Discount: $500+

Horseback ride on the edge of Africa, hike in the Drakensberg mountains—heart of the Zulu Kingdom—, enjoy superb wildlife viewing near Kruger and swap stories around an African campfire. This is the stuff of dreams! View Slideshow

Latin America Trips

Amazon Basin & Galapagos Islands Family Adventure

Amazon Basin & Galapagos Islands Family Adventure

  • Days: 10
  • Price: $2,799
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 3
  • Activity: Hiking, Rafting, Snorkeling, Sea Kayaking, Biking
  • Minimum Age: 8
  • Kid's Discount: $300+

This adventure is chock-full of family fun, from rafting and hiking in the jungles of the Upper Amazon to watching the famed wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. Enjoy kayaking and swimming in turquoise waters, hiking near active volcanoes, biking through tortoise highlands and more.

Ecuadorian Amazon Eco Lodges

Ecuadorian Amazon Eco Lodges

  • Days: 4-5
  • Price: from $850
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Hiking, Wildlife Viewing

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 Slideshow

Galapagos Islands Cruise

Galapagos Islands Cruise

  • Days: 8
  • Price: from $2,925
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Cruising, Walking, Swimming

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 Slideshow

Galapagos Islands & Otavalo Highlands Multisport

Galapagos Islands & Otavalo Highlands Multisport

  • Days: 12
  • Price: $3,299
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 3
  • Activity: Hiking, Kayaking, Biking

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

Heart of the Amazon Voyage

Heart of the Amazon Voyage

  • Days: 8
  • Price: $2,280
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Cruising, Walking, Wildlife Viewing

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 Slideshow

Peruvian Amazon

Peruvian Amazon

  • Days: 2-7
  • Price: from $230
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Hiking, Wildlife Viewing

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 Slideshow

North America Trips

Glacier Bay Cruise & Kayak

Glacier Bay Cruise & Kayak

  • Days: 6
  • Price: $3,599
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Cruising, Sea Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing

From snow-capped mountain tops to deep fjords, tidewater glaciers and freshwater streams, Glacier Bay National Park is a land of contrast. We explore the many small inlets and coves aboard our comfortable, 12-passenger vessel, making time each day for walking and kayaking.

Polar Trips

Antarctica

Adventure Ships

Adventure Ships

* Antarctic Adventure

* Crossing the Circle

* Antarctic Quest

  • Days: 12-20 (based on trip)
  • Price: from $4,990
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing

Add an extra rush of adrenaline to your Antarctica Expedition on one of our Adventure Ships while exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, the Falklands and South Georgia. Travelers seeking a choice of activity levels and optional adventures like kayaking, camping, mountaineering or cross-country skiing will appreciate these nimble polar vessels.

Expedition Ships

Expedition Ships

* Classic Antarctica

* Explorer's Route

  • Days: 11-20 (based on trip)
  • Price: from $3,890
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing

See the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula, the Falklands and South Georgia in relaxed comfort. Our Expedition Ships provide all the creature comforts of home, first-class service and many amenities of a classic passenger vessel, as well as unrivaled value. Zodiacs for ocean-level cruising and an in-depth education program are part of the Expedition Ship experience.

Icebreaker Adventures

Icebreaker Adventures

* Emperor Penguins

* Epic Antarctica

* Emperors & Kings

  • Days: 14-31 (based on trip)
  • Price: from $13,890
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing

Our Icebreaker expeditions provide unparalleled access to seldom-visited regions of Antarctica. Visit Emperor and King penguin rookeries during your voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula, the Falklands and South Georgia. Sail aboard polar-class icebreakers outfitted for expedition travel. Aerial sightseeing is included.

Arctic

The North Pole

The North Pole

  • Days: 16
  • Price: $22,690
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 3
  • Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing

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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