Nature Tours & Trips 2020
1,271 trips to Nature tours from 1,340 tour companies. 17,650 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.
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Style
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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Travelers Age
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
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Botswana Adventure
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
10 days
$ 504 / day
$ 5,040
From :
$ 6,199
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Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Immerse yourself in the breathtaking Okavango wilderness by spending two nights on a houseboat. Listening to the enchanting melodies of the African wildlife as the sun sets and night descends is something you'll never forget.
- Enjoy an unforgettable sunset cruise in Chobe National Park. Spot African elephants and other wildlife while enjoying a sundowner and breathtaking views.
- Venture out on an exhilarating morning game drive in open 4WDs through Chobe National Park, home to an impressive concentration of African wildlife. You may encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, and many other fascinating animals that thrive here.
- Discover the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the largest salt flats in the world, and keep your eyes peeled for adorable meerkats and majestic elephants. Take an excursion in open 4WDs to enjoy refreshments in the wild while watching the sunset over baobab trees.
- Experience the awe-inspiring force of Victoria Falls and savour a taste of the local brew after. Take advantage of your free time to participate in a multitude of optional activities.
Chobe National Park, Kasane, Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe
Best of Alaska
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
10 days
$ 549 / day
$ 5,490
From :
$ 6,753
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Head out 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.
- Take a boat cruise on Resurrection Bay to Kenai Fjords and look out for orca whales, porpoises and puffins before enjoying some free time to hike or relax.
- Discover Seward, one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities, then take a short hike to the tongue of Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.
- Sit back and take in stunning views along the dramatic coastlines of the Turnagain Arm from Anchorage to Homer, then from Seward to Denali National Park, while someone else does the driving.
- On the way to charming Talkeetna, take a breath in Girdwood, where you’ll hop on the Alyeska Aerial Tram to the top of Mt Alyeska and see some incredible views of seven glaciers and the valley below.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, the Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance. Donations help them create inclusive and equitable opportunities for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) tourism businesses.
Alaska, Denali, Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, Anchorage, Chugach Mountains, Valdez, United States
Highlights of Madagascar
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
14 days
$ 256 / day
$ 3,579
From :
$ 4,832
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Enjoy the chance to watch lemurs in their natural habitat
- See incredible wildlife in the Andasibe Nature Reserve and in Ranamofana National Park
- Marvel at the amazing rock formations, spectacular canyons and natural swimming holes of Isalo National Park
- Discover the striking spiny forest in Tsimanampetsotsa National Park
- Relax on the beach in the coastal town of Anakao
Madagascar
Southern Africa Safari: Kruger & Coast
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
11 days
$ 318 / day
$ 3,499
From :
$ 4,724
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Safari in Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
- Swim with dolphins off the Mozambique coast
- Observe hippos and crocodiles on a Lake St Lucia boat cruise
- Enjoy time at the beach from the Dolphin Coast to Ponta do Ouro
- Visit Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world
Mozambique, South Africa
Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef C ...
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
8 days
$ 491 / day
$ 3,930
From :
$ 5,306
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
- Discover one of the world’s great seascapes accompanied by Great Barrier Reef experts
- Learn about ancient indigenous culture and Australian heritage at historic Cooktown
- Swim, snorkel, dive or simply view the marine life of the Great Barrier Reef
- Observe the vibrant underwater world of the untouched outer Great Barrier Reef
- Enjoy solitude and seven magical Queensland sunsets
- Sip sundowners and feel the sand beneath your feet on isolated sand cays and uninhabited islands
- Participate in efforts to conserve the Great Barrier Reef, and possibly visit a turtle rehabilitation centre
Mexico: Mayans, Aztecs & Conquistadors Day of ...
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
16 days
$ 272 / day
$ 4,349
From :
$ 5,871
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- See the Day of the Dead festivities in Romerillo
- Tour the magnificent historic centre of Mexico City
- Explore Chichen Itza, home to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
- Embark on an immersive cookery course in Oaxaca
- Enjoy a relaxing ride on the canals of Xochimilco
San Cristobal, Chichen Itza, Mexico
Classic Kenya 4WD Safari
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
7 days
$ 600 / day
$ 4,199
From :
$ 5,669
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Stay at four-star accommodation throughout
- See the prolific wildlife of the Masai Mara, including lions, elephants, hippos and giraffes
- Discover Lake Nakuru, home to black and white rhinos
- Enjoy game drives, short nature walks, and optional cultural village and walking excursions
Nairobi, Kenya
Belize Reef & Ruins
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
12 days
$ 404 / day
$ 4,849
From :
$ 6,546
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, home to birds, crocs and monkeys
- Hop over to Guatemala to tour Tikal, a wonder of the ancient Mayan civilisation
- Float along the Caves Branch River to see the Mayan underworld
- Snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a vital underwater habitat
- Enjoy the laid-back island life of Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker, Tikal, Belize, Guatemala
Shackleton’s Footsteps - A Photographic Expedit ...
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
20 days
$ 977 / day
$ 19,549
From :
$ 26,391
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : N/A
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Ten good reasons to have Georgia, and more on your mind ...
- This is a special photographic departure which guarantees every possible daylight hour is maximised with early starts and long days.
- An earlyish season departure meaning fewer vessels and a very flexible itinerary.
- The Magellan is best in its class and critically below 100 berths, ensuring maximum time ashore for passengers, not permitted to larger ships.
- The ship has superb facilities and cuisine, is new and has a superb staff, many of whom Paul has worked with.
- The expedition leader is fully aware and embraces what these special departures involve.
- It starts in the Falklands: crucial as it does not waste time at sea for two days sailing from Ushuaia.
- The Magellan Explorer is stable. And quick, vital for cutting down on sea days.
- Both Paul and many of the staff are accomplished photographers so there will be plenty of advice on board. Paul has been guiding these polar expeditions for 20 years.
- Early season finds the ice at its most beautiful and haunting.
- The journey finishes in Ushuaia again maximising precious time.
Falkland Islands
Best of Peru - Premium Adventure
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
16 days
$ 434 / day
$ 6,949
From :
$ 9,381
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- 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
Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Puno, Arequipa, Cusco, Peru
Land of the Jaguar Photographic Safari
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
10 days
$ 1,185 / day
$ 11,849
From :
$ 15,996
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Embark on 14 boat trips to maximise your chances of jaguar sightings
- Improve your shots with the expert guidance of Paul Goldstein
- Explore a more off-the-beaten-path part of the Pantanal
- Enjoy wetland birdwatching
- Keep an eye out for capybaras, giant anteaters, jabiru storks and other wildlife
Pantanal, Brazil
RCGS: Essential Peru with Jill Heinerth
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
15 days
$ 252 / day
$ 3,779
From :
$ 5,102
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Discover the iconic Machu Picchu by train with a guided tour
- Homestay on traditional Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
- See Colca Canyon and its soaring condors
- Wander through the colonial city of Arequipa and the Santa Catalina Convent
- Drive deep into the Andean highlands and the Apurimac Valley
- Special departure accompanied by Jill Heinerth
Machu Picchu, Lima, Nazca, Peru
Annapurna Trails & Chitwan - Premium Adventure
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
13 days
$ 415 / day
$ 5,399
From :
$ 7,289
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Spend six day walking in the Annapurna foothills, staying in luxury trekking lodges on full board with superb mountain views
- Visit Pokhara, nestled on the shore of Lake Phewa with wonderful views of the Annapurna Range and Machhapuchhare
- Enjoy two nights full-board in river-facing boutique eco-cottages at Barahi Lodge – observe Chitwan wildlife from the infinity pool, your private balcony, or sip a sundowner in the Tiger's Den Bar
- Ride a dugout canoe down the Rapti River in search of crocodiles, take a jeep safari to encounter rhinos, and embark on a walking safari to spot bird life
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nepal
India's North & South - Premium Adventure
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
15 days
$ 277 / day
$ 4,149
From :
$ 5,601
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Experience the diverse cultures of North and South India
- Explore the Delhi backstreets with people who lived within them as children
- See architectural wonders, including the Taj Mahal
- Enjoy a nature walk and afternoon boat cruise in Periyar National Park
- Cruise the Kerala backwaters from the comfort of a traditional houseboat
Delhi, Jaipur, Kerala, India
Festivals of Bhutan - Paro
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
11 days
$ 562 / day
$ 6,179
From :
$ 8,342
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Experience the colourful masked dance festivals of Bhutan
- Visit the Paro Dzong and the incredible Tiger's Nest monastery at Taktsang
- Drive across the Dochu La and visit Punakha Dzong
- Walk in the quiet Gangtey Valley
- Visit the impressive Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in Thimphu
Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Bhutan, Nepal
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