Trip Motif - Wildlife and Natural History

Get back to nature. Travel with best naturalist guides this side civilized to boost your (very good) odds of seeing wolves, bears, bison, black-necked swans, cranes, condors, foxes, and flamingoes. Learn the intricacies, relationships, and beauties of diverse environments buzzing with life, from mountain meadows, driftwood beaches, to austral plains.

Wildlife & Nature Guided Group Journeys

• Alaska's Winter Magic: Northern lights, dog sledding, and helicopter sightseeing
• Big Island Adventure: Family-style fun and discovery on Hawaii's Big Island
• Crown of the Continent: Exploring Glacier and Waterton National Parks
• Ecuador: Andes to Amazon: Colonial Quito, colorful Otavalo, and the jungle wildlife of Yasuni National Park
• Exploring Patagonia: Dramatic landscapes, warm hospitality, and gaucho culture
• Glacier Bay Discovery: Eagles, whales, and glaciers in Haines and Glacier Bay National Park
• In the Wild World of Utah's Canyon Lands: Hiking and exploring Zion, Bryce, and Grand Staircase-Escalante
• North to Alaska: Adventures from the heart of Denali National Park to the Kenai Peninsula
• Quintessential Costa Rica: Corcovado, Monteverde, Arenal Volcano, and the Pacuare River
• Seasons of Yosemite: Sequoias, Hetch Hetchy, and history in Yosemite National Park
• Spellbound in Big Bend National Park: Nature, culture, and history in the far corners of West Texas
• The Great American West: A road trip in stories, small towns, and historic treasures
• Travel + Leisure's Transformation Vacation: The Greater Yellowstone - A Responsible Travel Journey
• Treasure Hunting in Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Rich experiences in two dazzling national parks
• True Peru: Exploring the Incan Empire from Machu PIcchu to Lake Titicaca
• Walking Through Peru: Explore LIma, Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu
• Yellowstone for Fun : Family adventure in and around Yellowstone National Park
• Yellowstone's Winter Wonders: Snowy adventure in Yellowstone National Park
• Yellowstone Wildlife Safari: Looking for wolves, bears, and wild things in Yellowstone National Park
• Yosemite Winter Romp: Exploring and playing in a welcoming winter wonderland

Other Options for Off The Beaten Path Wildlife & Nature Adventures

Private Custom Journeys: If you have a keening interest in wildflowers or wolves, geology or grizzly bears, trumpeter swans or snowflakes, we can create a learning journey for you in any of our territories.

Ranch Vacations: Some of our ranches feature naturalist guides and programs through which you can learn about the wildlife and wildflowers when you go out on a hike or horseback ride. Early morning wildlife excursions are sometimes planned, as well as guided trips into nearby wildlife areas like Yellowstone.