Nature Tours & Trips 2020
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Style
Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
Theme
Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Countries Visited
Continents Visited
Rivers & Seas Visitied
Stride Gives Back Stride Gives Back This trip visits a destination impacted by climate change. When you opt in to the Travelstride Gives Back program, we will donate 10% of our net revenue to organizations that help mitigate climate change in these destinations and across the globe. Learn more
Botswana Adventure

- Spend 2 nights on a houseboat as your base for exploring the Okavango Delta
- Drive through the Elephant Highway between Nata & Kasane
- Relax on a sunset cruise along the Chobe River spotting bird life and hippos and watch the sunset with a sundowner in hand
- Feel the raw power of mighty Victoria Falls followed by a local brew sample
- Head out on a morning game drive in open 4WDs in the Chobe National Park
- Explore the Makgadikgadi Pans; scenery, sundowners, Baobabs and Meerkats!
Best of Alaska

- Experience the rugged scenery of Alaska by land from the most populous city of Anchorage, through quaint towns like Palmer, all the way to the untouched back country.
- Head on an Alaskan safari for a unique chance to see moose, caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep and wolves in their natural habitat in Denali National Park.
- Witness the land mammals of Denali before getting up close to sea otters, puffins and humpback whales on a boat trip among glaciers in Valdez.
- Discover Seward, one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities, which offers a bustling harbour, quaint shops and galleries, and is a great base from which to explore Kenai Fjords National Park.
- Sit back and take in stunning views along the dramatic coastlines of the Turnagain Arm from Seward to Anchorage, while someone else does the driving.
Highlights of Madagascar

- The chance to see lemurs in their natural habitat
- Incredible wildlife in the Andasibe Nature Reserve and in Ranamofana National Park
- Isalo National Park, with its amazing rock formations, spectacular canyons and natural swimming holes
- Striking spiny forest in Tsimanampetsotsa National Park
- Relax on the beach in the coastal town of Anakao
Shackleton’s Footsteps - A Photographic Expedit ...

- Special photography departure accompanied by Paul Goldstein and Mark Carwardine
- Travel on the Magellan Explorer, a brand new fast 96 berth expedition vessel
- All cabins en suite
- Accompanied by lecturers and experienced crew
- Plenty of photographic advice and instruction
- Flexible itinerary
- Extended time and landings in South Georgia and the Falklands
- Huge King penguin colonies of St Andrews Bay, Salisbury Plain and Gold Harbour
- Witness millions of King penguins, Gentoo and Macaroni penguins, Elephant seals fighting as well as Giant petrels, Cape petrels, skuas and seals
- Good possibility of seeing huge grounded icebergs
Best of Peru - Premium Adventure

- Discover the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the colonial cities of Cuzco and Arequipa
- Day walk on a section of the famous Inca Trail , arriving by foot at the Sun Gate for your first glimpse of Machu Picchu
- Spend two nights deep in the Amazon at the secluded Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción Take a dip in the natural thermal pools during a two night stay at the Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs
- Spend a full day exploring Lake Titicaca, visiting its traditional island communities
- Enjoy a typical Andean “Pachamanca” lunch in the Sacred Valley
Annapurna Trails & Chitwan - Premium Adventure

- 6 days trek in the fabuolous Annapurna foothills, staying in luxury trekking lodges with superb mountain views and a daily happy hour
- Pokhara, nestled on the shore of Lake Phewa in the shadow of the Annapurna Range
- Two nights full-board in river-facing boutique eco-cottages at Barahi Lodge - observe Chitwan's wildlife from the infinity pool, your private balcony, or sip a sundowner in 'Tiger's Den Bar'Dugout canoe ride down Chitwan's Rapti River in search of crocodiles, jeep safari to encounter rhinos, and walking safari to spot birdlife
- Stay the famous Yak & Yeti, in a converted palace hotel in a quiet corner of Kathmandu
Alaskan Wildlife & Wilderness

- Full day wildlife cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park
- Two full days exploring Denali National Park with bus pass
- Hike around the ranges of Wrangell-St Elias National Park
- Visit the magnificent Worthington Glacier
Madagascan Discoverer

- Walk amongst the pinnacles of the Grands Tsingy of Bemaraha
- The chance to see lemurs in their natural habitat
- Sunset visit to the 'Alley of Baobabs'Isalo National Park, with its amazing rock formations, spectacular canyons and natural swimming holes
- Incredible wildlife in the Andasibe National Park
Pura Vida Costa Rica - Premium Adventure

- Enjoy the lush rainforest, cloud forest, mangroves, volcanoes and beaches of Costa Rica – a nature lover's paradise
- Float serenely down the waterways of Tortuguero National Park searching for monkeys, caiman and birds
- Rainforest volcano hike in Arenal 1968 park, passing eerie lava fields formed by previous eruptions
- Spend an unforgettable two nights at the beautiful Rio Perdido riverside jungle lodge and swim in its natural thermal pools
- Stay in the famous Tamarindo Diria beachfront hotel and enjoy sundowners with the best view along Costa Rica's Pacific Coast
Kingdoms of Jordan - Premium Adventure

- Spend an unforgettable two days exploring the Nabatean Kingdom of Petra with your expert guide Muayad Mismar
- Experience the vibrant city of Amman, capital of the modern Kingdom of Jordan, and visit ancient sites such as the Citadel and Roman Theatre
- Explore the incredibly well-preserved ruins of Roman Jerash with expert leader Muayad, who teaches you about the fascinating archaeological history
- Stargaze beneath the vast desert skies of Wadi Rum at the epic UFO camp
- Unwind with sundowners on the private beach of your Red Sea hotel
- Experience the natural phenomenon of the Dead Sea as you float in its salt waters
India Photography Safari with Paul Goldstein

- One of the most important tiger reserves, Bandhavgarh N.P150 species of birds, leopards, deer, jungle cats and wild dogs
- Great rocky hills, lush deciduous forests
Amazon Rainforest Cruise - Premium Adventure

- A full week to discover the Peruvian Amazon by boat and on foot, travelling in style aboard the Premium riverboat Zafiro Get to the heart of the rainforest, with opportunities to spot Pink and Grey River dolphins, caiman, Scarlet macaws and much, much more All excursions accompanied by fascinating naturalist guides who are experts in the Peruvian Amazon - join them for stargazing and storytelling! Join a village Shaman for a blessing ceremony and learn about the important use of medicinal plants within the local community Luxurious amenities aboard the Zafiro, including on board Jacuzzi, spa services and fresh Amazon fusion cuisine
Cycling Vietnam- Premium Adventure

- Two nights to relax and indulge at an island paradise at Mer
- Perle Hon Tam Resort
- Cycle through Vietnam’s most epic landscapes; including the exhilirating Hai Van Pass
- Explore the charming trading town of Hoi An
- Spend one night aboard a Syrena Cruise in the stunning Ha Long Bay; enjoy drinks on deck at sunset
- Taste & experience the mouth-watering Vietnamese cuisine from south to north; many meals included
Vietnam & Angkor- Premium Adventure

- Two nights at the intimate Lynnaya Urban River Resort & Spa – the perfect base to explore Angkor
- Spend one night aboard a Syrena Cruise in the stunning Ha Long Bay; enjoy drinks on deck at sunset
- Explore the historic trading town of Hoi An; test your culinary skills at a Vietnamese cooking class Traverse the meandering waterways of the Mekong Delta by boat
- Encounter Cambodia's spellbinding Angkor Wat
Discover Costa Rica - with Dominical

- Unrivalled wildlife viewing — Howler monkeys, caiman and sloths Visit the beaches and waterways of Tortuguero, an important nesting site for Green turtles
- Verdant rainforest, lush mangroves, lava fields and serene cloud forests
- Wonderful naturalist guides who will share their love of Costa Rica with you!Relax on idyllic Pacific coast beaches Stay in comfortable eco-friendly lodges and hotels
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Top Nature Attractions & Experiences
Top Nature Experiences
Exploring the Amazon Rainforest and learning about its unique ecosystem
Visiting Galapagos Island and looking at the Galapagos giant tortoise
Seeing Zanzibar’s red Colobus monkey in Unguja Island
Hiking the incredible and historic Inca trail in Peru
Stargazing in the open fields of Galloway, Scotland
Visiting Ngorogoro Crater and observing the enormous herds and flocks of African wildlife
Going on an African safari. Experience the beauty of seeing animals in their natural habitat.
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