Nature Tours & Trips 2020
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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.
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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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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
Spectacular Alaska! with Alaska Cruise
- Valdez: Special presentation by a local fishing expert; cruise Prince William Sound
- Delta junction : Visit the living history homestead
- Fairbanks: Pan for gold at Gold Dredge #8; cruise aboard the sternwheeler riverboat Discovery; enjoy an Alaska salmon bake
- Fairbanks–denali: Journey aboard the Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service
- Denali national park: Dinner and exclusive presentation at the Murie Science & Learning Center by a local Naturalist; guided wilderness expedition
- Big lake : Visit Happy Trails Kennels
- Anchorage: Sightseeing; farewell dinner with a presentation by an Alaskan bush pilot
- Kenai fjords national park: Cruise through Kenai Fjords National ParkCRUISE
- When you think of a spectacular Alaska vacation, what comes to mind? Witnessing glaciers calve into the sea? Riding the world-famous Alaska Railroad? Seeking out wildlife in Denali National Park? Or maybe it’s cruising through the sea to watch for seals, sea otters, birds, and even whales
- Whatever it is, this Alaska tour and cruise are sure to delight!Board the Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service to Denali National Park, where you’ll hear an exclusive presentation by a local Naturalist—a special experience offered by Globus! Seek out grizzly bear, caribou, moose, and more on a wilderness expedition
Spectacular Alaska!
- Valdez: Special presentation by a local fishing expert; cruise Prince William Sound
- Delta junction : Visit the living history homestead
- Fairbanks: Pan for gold at Gold Dredge #8; cruise aboard sternwheeler riverboat Discovery; enjoy an Alaska salmon bake
- Fairbanks–denali: Journey aboard the Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service
- Denali national park: Dinner and exclusive presentation at the Murie Science & Learning Center by a local Naturalist; guided wilderness expedition
- Big lake : Visit Happy Trails Kennels
- Anchorage: Sightseeing; farewell dinner ith a presentation by an Alaskan bush pilot
- Kenai fjords national park: Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park
- When you think of a spectacular Alaska vacation, what comes to mind? Witnessing glaciers calve into the sea? Riding the world-famous Alaska Railroad? Seeking out wildlife in Denali National Park? Or maybe it’s cruising through the sea to watch for seals, sea otters, birds, and even whales
- Whatever it is, this Alaska tour is sure to delight!Board the Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service to Denali National Park, where you’ll hear an exclusive presentation by a local Naturalist—a special experience offered by Globus! Seek out grizzly bear, caribou, moose, and more on a wilderness expedition in Denali National Park
Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon
- Wasilla : Visit Iditarod Headquarters
- Talkeetna–denali : Journey aboard the Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service
- Denali national park : Dinner at the Murie Science & Learining Center and an exclusive presentation by a local Naturalist; guided wilderness tour, lunch and tasting at the 49th State Brewery
- Fairbanks : Sightseeing; cruise aboard the sternwheeler Discovery; visit the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Museum and the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline
- Dawson city : Visit Diamond Tooth Gertie’s, Claim #1, and the Robert Service Interpretive Center
- Whitehorse : Visit the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre and riverboat SS Klondike; presentation at Muktuk Adventures with a special Taste of the Yukon dinner
- Valdez : Visit the Valdez Museum; cruise on Prince William Sound
- Anchorage: Farewell dinner
- Discover the unique beauty of Alaska and the Yukon Territory during this invigorating vacation
- In Alaska, ride the Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service to Denali National Park, with its impressive mountains, breathtaking scenery, and amazing wildlife
Spirit of the Rockies with Alaska Cruise
- Vancouver : Sightseeing
- Rocky mountaineer : 2-day scenic train trip
- Banff national park : Sightseeing
- Columbia icefield: Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
- Jasper national park : Sightseeing
- Whistler : Breakfast at Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
- Victoria : Sightseeing; whale-watching excursion; farewell dinner at world-famous Butchart GardensCRUISE
- Create a lifetime of incredible memories traveling through the unforgettable Canadian Rockies! Begin your Canadian Rockies tour with sightseeing in Vancouver and end with a 7-night Alaska cruise
- In between, witness breathtaking scenery and enjoy fun experiences
Bourbon, Bridles & Bluegrass
- Memphis: Sightseeing tour; visit Graceland and the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum
- Nashville: Backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry; visit RCA Studio B and record your own hit; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Country Music Hall of Fame; reserved seats at Grand Ole Opry show
- Hodgenville: Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace
- Bardstown: Visit My Old Kentucky Home State Park and Heaven Hill Whiskey Distillery
- Louisville: Experience the “backstretch” area at Churchill Downs; visit Kentucky Derby Museum
- Lexington: Behind-the-scenes Kentucky Horse Farm visit
- Gatlinburg: Orientation tour; moonshine tasting
- Dollywood: Explore the park
- Great smoky mountain national park : Orientation tour
- Asheville: Tour Biltmore Estate; farewell dinner
- This Southern US tour is a must for music buffs, as it explores some of the locations that played a critical role in the evolution of American music
- Your vacation includes two nights each in three of Tennessee’s great cities: Memphis, dubbed the "birthplace of rock ’n’ roll;" Nashville, famous for country music; and Gatlinburg, a mountain resort destination
Nature's Best: Alaska
- Fairbanks : Cruise aboard sternwheeler riverboat Discovery
- Denali national park : Dinner and exclusive presentation at the Murie Science & Learning Center by a local Naturalist; guided wilderness expedition
- Denali–talkeetna: Journey aboard Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service.
- Talkeetna: Enjoy a local Alaskan treat
- Big lake : Visit Happy Trails Kennels
- Anchorage : Farewell dinner
- Kenai fjords national park : Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park
- From Fairbanks to Anchorage, see what the "Great Land" of Alaska has to offer on this exhilarating Alaska tour
- You’ll visit Denali National Park, where North America’s highest peak—Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley)—dominates the park’s six million acres
Nature's Best: Alaska with Alaska Cruise
- Fairbanks : Cruise aboard sternwheeler riverboat Discovery
- Denali national park : Dinner and exclusive presentation at the Murie Science & Learning Center by a local Naturalist; guided wilderness expedition
- Denali–talkeetna: Journey aboard Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service.
- Talkeetna: Enjoy a local Alaskan treat
- Big lake : Visit Happy Trails Kennels
- Anchorage : Farewell dinner
- Kenai fjords national park : Cruise through Kenai Fjords National ParkCRUISE
- From Fairbanks to Anchorage, see what the "Great Land" of Alaska has to offer on this exhilarating Alaska tour and cruise
- You’ll visit Denali National Park, where North America’s highest peak—Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley)—dominates the park’s six million acres
Alaska's Iditarod with Fairbanks
- Girdwood : Alaskan Wildlife Conservation Center; aerial tram ride
- Anchorage : Sightseeing; behind-the-scenes visit at Alaska Zoo; attend the Musher’s Banquet; visit Iditarod Headquarters; see the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Race; visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center; farewell dinner
- Big lake : Visit Happy Trails Kennels
- Willow : Attend the official “restart” of the Iditarod raceFAIRBANKS
- This tour through Alaska focuses on some of the events that make Alaska so unique—the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and the Iditarod
- In Fairbanks, when conditions are right, one of nature’s most breathtaking shows, the Aurora Borealis, lights up the sky
Great Canadian Rail Journey with Alaska Cruise
- Toronto : dinner at CN Tower; orientation tour
- Niagara falls : Sightseeing cruise
- Toronto–jasper : Private bedroom on VIA Rail’s the Canadian® (travel in Sleeper Plus class)
- Jasper national park : Cruise Maligne Lake; sightseeing
- Columbia icefield : Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
- Banff national park : Sightseeing
- Victoria: Orientation tour; Butchart Gardens; private presentation by local historian and storyteller
- Victoria–vancouver : Scenic ferry ride through the Gulf Islands
- Vancouver : Sightseeing; farewell dinnerCRUISE
- This breathtaking tour crosses Canada using the historic railroad
- It features spectacular scenery, including an excursion to Niagara Falls, where you’ll enjoy a cruise to view the falls from the river level; an excursion from Jasper to Maligne Lake, the largest glacially formed lake in the Canadian Rockies, where you’ll cruise to Spirit Island; a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on the 750-foot-deep Columbia Icefield; a stop at stunning Lake Louise with its green-blue waters forming a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria; and much more
Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon with Alaska Cruise
- Wasilla : Visit Iditarod Headquarters
- Talkeetna–denali : Journey aboard the Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service
- Denali national park : Dinner at the Murie Science & Learning Center and an exclusive presentation by a local Naturalist; guided wilderness tour, lunch and tasting at the 49th State Brewery
- Fairbanks : Sightseeing; cruise aboard the sternwheeler Discovery; visit the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Museum and the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline
- Dawson city : Visit Diamond Tooth Gertie’s, Claim #1, and the Robert Service Interpretive Center
- Whitehorse : Visit the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre and riverboat SS Klondike; presentation at Muktuk Adventures with a special Taste of the Yukon dinner
- Valdez : Visit the Valdez Museum; private cruise on Prince William Sound
- Anchorage: Farewell dinnerCRUISE
- Discover the unique beauty of Alaska and the Yukon Territory during this invigorating vacation
- In Alaska, ride the Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service to Denali National Park, with its impressive mountains, breathtaking scenery, and amazing wildlife
Vic Falls to Kenya

- Travel for good with a visit to Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, a centre dedicated to the rehabilitation and rescue of wild animals like elephants, cheetahs and vultures.
- Discover the 11th-century ruins of Great Zimbabwe during a guided tour of the World Heritage site, which was once the heart of a thriving empire.
- Spend the day with Swahili women in Kisongo, learning to make a local dish, trying your hand at traditional crafts and learning about village life in Tanazania.
- Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar, lounging on white sand and cooling off in crystal waters of the Indian Ocean.
- Take safaris across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, through South Luangwa National Park, Mikumi National Park and over the plains of the Serengeti in search of the Big Five.
Premium Kenya & Tanzania

- Stay in the heart of Lake Nakuru's National Park and look out for endangered black and white rhino stopping for a drink on morning and afternoon 4x4 game drives. Visit Elsamere Conservation Centre, enjoying a high tea lunch, then spot hippos and unique birdlife on a boat trip on Lake Naivasha.
- Visit a local Maasai community known for championing Maasai women’s health and education. Be welcomed by traditional Maasai warrior song and dance and learn about this remarkable and ancient culture.
- Spend three unforgettable nights immersed in nature at your feature stay camp, located deep within the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Search for lions and cheetahs prowling the park on several 4x4 game drives and enjoy sunset drinks within the park.
- Sleep in the heart of the Serengeti – with no fences, your feature stay eco-camp offers wild surroundings and modern comforts. Dine and drink beneath the African sky during a private bush dinner and enjoy refreshing sunset drinks after an exciting day of game drives.
- Venture through the diverse Tarangire National Park and explore the spectacular World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater in open top 4x4 vehicles. Be astounded by a vast array of wildlife and enjoy a bush picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Introduction to Spitsbergen

- Uncover the incredible landscape of Spitsbergen, from the quirky northernmost city of Longyearbyen and brilliantly blue glaciers like the ‘14th July Glacier’, to stunning fjords and towering mountains and cliffs
- Experience the unique and memorable sensation of 24 hours of sunlight
- Scour sheets of ice and hopefully be rewarded with unforgettable sightings of the ruler of the Arctic – the Polar Bear
- With endless daylight there are also endless wildlife-viewing opportunities – elusive Arctic foxes, breaching whales, lounging masses of walruses, and enchanting seabirds dotted along the cliffs of Alkefjellet
- Choose to get even closer to this amazing environment with optional activities like snowshoeing, hiking, and gliding along pristine waters between icebergs in a sea kayak
Grand Galapagos (Grand Queen Beatriz)

- This 17-day program is the ultimate Galapagos exploration and our most comprehensive voyage, taking in both popular destinations and lesser-known treats.
- Encounter spectacular wildlife, both on land and underwater. You can expect to see giant tortoises, sea lions, sea turtles, plus a variety of iguanas, birds and sharks.
- Scrambling over hardened lava, hiking through cacti forests, and snorkelling in an eroded volcanic cone – this trip is one for the explorers.
- Discover otherworldly landscapes. From arid shrubbery decorated with technicolour iguanas to rich underwater ecosystems where turtles and sharks nest among colourful fish and crabs.
- Enjoy the company and guidance of a passionate local naturalist during your excursions on land, gaining insight into the flora, fauna and history of the islands.
Kruger Experience - Lodge (5 days)

- Experience a private game reserve after dark in an open top 4x4 vehicle
- Enjoy traditional South African cuisine while dining under the stars
- Try to spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park on two full day game drives
- Stay in a comfortable safari lodge in a communal setting with friendly hosts
- Take in amazing views at the viewpoint over the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels
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