Wildlife Tours & Travel Packages 2024/2025
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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.
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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
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Botswana Adventure

- 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.
- Explore the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the largest salt flats in the world, with local Kalahari Bushman and keep your eyes peeled for adorable meerkats and majestic elephants. 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.
Best of Alaska

- 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.
New Zealand: The South Island

- Prepare to be dazzled by the staggering beauty of the South Island’s glittering lakes, lush forests, fertile farmlands, and alpine peaks.
- Hike up a valley carved by the retreating ice of Franz Josef Glacier.
- Spend a day at a wilderness resort, enjoying kayaking, canoeing, hiking—and perhaps strolling to a colony of glowworms.
- Experience life on a working ranch and savor a home-cooked meal during a visit to a sheep and cattle station.
- Sample local vintages during a wine tasting at a local estate.
Italy: Puglia’s Undiscovered Coast

- Enjoy incomparable accommodations with six nights at luxurious masserie.
- Share a farm-fresh lunch and taste delicious olive oils with your masseria hosts.
- Bike from the ancient walled city of Acaya to the beautiful, rugged coast.
- Enjoy unhurried pedaling along rural pathways heading to the coastal town of Castro Marina.
- Refresh yourself with a swim in Otranto’s crystalline waters.
Spain: Andalusia, Córdoba & Granada

- Embark on a guided tour of Cordoba featuring a visit to the amazing Mezquita.
- Ride through olive groves and vineyards along the Ruta del Vino Wine Road.
- Sangria!
- Spin downhill past castles, Roman ruins, and mountain villages toward enchanting Granada.
- Explore the Alhambra Palace—one of Spain’s biggest attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Ses Salines

- Savor delicious Mediterranean cuisine, including paella, all flavored with unique Majorcan touches and accompanied with delicious local wines.
- Complement your cycling days with stays in luxurious boutique hotels, each a unique property with its own character and history that embody the region.
- Ride in a cyclist’s paradise of diverse landscapes: turquoise Mediterranean waters, dramatic Tramuntana mountains, coastal wetlands, emerald farmland and vineyards, rice fields, and more.
- Stroll small coastal villages with deep farming traditions, each graced with beautiful honey-stoned buildings and a breathtaking setting of mountains and valleys.
- Meet the owner of one of Mallorca’s oldest fincas and learn how his family has been producing olive oil for 17 generations using the only traditional press on the island.
Italy: Valleys of the Dolomites

- Marvel at the scenic alpine vistas that surround you as you cycle easy bike paths
- Gain a rare glimpse into the ancient Ladin culture, and feast on mountain specialties
- Thrill to a 1,900-foot (580-meter) descent along the Val Venosta Bike Path
- Enter into the dual Austrian-Italian culture of South Tyrol, as you explore the little city of San Candido
- Explore the beautiful cathedral, cloister, and palace of Bressanone on a guided walking tour
Croatia: The Dalmatian Islands

- Cycle along the harbor of Postira, a beautiful village nestled between the ocean and hillsides graced by centuries-old olive and pine groves.
- Visit a world-renowned stone-cutting school.
- Connect with daily life in this stunningly beautiful region during two home-hosted meals.
- Behold breathtaking views from Vidova Gora, the “summit of the Adriatic.”
- Take a dip in the Adriatic at Zlatni Rat, Croatia’s most famous beach.
Italy: Southern Tuscany & Giglio Island

- Savor fresh farm cuisine during stays at fattorie lodgings
- Dip your toes, lounge in the sand, or swim in the Tyrrhenian Sea
- Learn from a Tuscan chef how to prepare cantucci almond cookies
- Taste locally pressed olive oil at a local oil mill
- Walk a panoramic trail with a local guide on Giglio Island
Canada: Banff National Park & the Canadian Rockies

- Learn about Banff National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site and Canada’s first national park.
- Spin downhill along the magnificent Bow Valley Parkway, a stunning wilderness corridor.
- Observe wildlife from the saddle–including elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and even black and grizzly bears.
- Pass panorama after panorama of jaw-dropping alpine splendor as you cycle in Kananaskis Country.
- Hike the trails of Ptarmigan Cirque to an alpine meadow with epic views.
Rhine Bike & River Cruise: Basel to Amsterdam

- Enjoy the best of both worlds: an all-inclusive river cruise and VBT Bicycling Vacation.
- Touch the shores of four countries—Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands—but unpack your bags only once.
- Delve into the wine culture of Alsace as you cycle France’s famous Route des Vins.
- Explore the historic cities of Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Koblenz, and Cologne with local guides.
- Cruise the charming canals of Amsterdam.
France: The Burgundy Wine Region & Dijon

- Pass renowned wine villages rolling through the world-famous vineyards of the Côte de Beaune and UNESCO World Heritage Route des Grands Crus.
- Visit the 15th-century Hospices de Beaune, a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic art and architecture.
- Enjoy a guided tour and tasting at an authentic wine cellar in the heart of Beaune.
- Engage with a local family during a game of pétanque and a picnic lunch at their charming summer home.
- Discover Dijon, with its protected historic city center that has inspired musicians, artists, and writers for centuries, and browse its wealth of fascinating—and free—museums.
Italy: Lake Como & the Italian Lake District

- Sample delicious sparkling wines at a cantina in Franciacorta, Italy’s “Champagne” region.
- Cycle the scenic lakeside bike paths around Lake Iseo, made famous when the artist Christo installed his “floating piers” here.
- Marvel at breathtaking scenery when you ride the UNESCO-listed Bernina railway, then cycle among the splendid Bernina peaks.
- Ride the easy bike paths of the Valtellina valley, blanketed in vineyard terraces among miles of dry-stone walls.
- Taste delicious Pizzoccheri pasta and local cheeses only found in Valtellina.
Holland & Belgium Bike & Boat: Bruges to ...

- Cycle along tranquil rivers and past meadows, dairy farms, quaint villages, and polder countrysides.
- Get acquainted with local people — and local life — during a visit to a family home.
- Join a local guide for a boat tour of Ghent, whose history dates to around 600 AD.
- View the famous Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Sip authentic Belgian beer during a special tasting on board.
Vermont: Lake Champlain Islands, Burlington & Stowe

- Enjoy deluxe accommodations: a boutique hotel, a cozy Vermont inn, and a luxurious mountain resort
- Enjoy a scenic ride on South Hero Island with views of the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks
- Visit a local vineyard for a picnic lunch and wine-tasting
- Tour the Shelburne Museum, an extraordinary collection of 150,000 works
- Ride through the heart of Stowe on a dedicated path
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Snorkeling with giant sea turtles, walking among multi-colored iguanas, and watching the blue-footed booby dance in the Galapagos Islands.
Waking up in your safari tent to an African sunrise and a view of zebras, giraffes and elephants drinking at a nearby water hole.
Hiking through the jungles of Costa Rica, with camera ready to photograph colorful tropical birds.
Catching a glimpse of a shy koala in the treetops while traveling through Australia, while marveling at the sheer number of kangaroos.
Witnessing one of the world’s most incredible wildlife spectacles, the Great Migration of wildebeest in East Africa, each late summer and early fall.
Coming upon a herd of bison in the middle of the road in Yellowstone National Park and quickly realizing that they will cross in their own good time.
Spotting a bear snatching salmon out of a stream along the Alaskan coast.
Visiting Komodo Island in Indonesia to view the legendary Komodo dragons,the world's largest lizards.
Hearing the eerie cries of howler monkeys while traveling down the Amazon by riverboat.
Scanning the waters for breaching whales while on a whale-watching expedition in the Caribbean or off the Mexican coast.
Tracking rare mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in Uganda, Rwanda and the Congo.
Going ashore in Antarctica to find a huge colony of penguins hanging out on the rocky beach.
Searching for lemurs and many other species unique to the island of Madagascar, off the coast of southern Africa.
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