Wildlife & Nature Tours, Vacations, and Safaris

When it comes to experiencing the diversity and wonder of the natural world, there are countless breathtaking nature destinations to consider. Here are some of the world’s most beautiful places where you can immerse yourself in the stunning outdoors:

• Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
• Great Barrier Reef, Australia
• Victoria Falls, Zambia
• Iguazu Falls, Argentina
• Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
• Milford Sound, New Zealand
• Bora Bora, French Polynesia
• Okavango Delta, Botswana
• Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland

Mount Fuji, Japan

For an up-close look at incredible wildlife, there are many premier destinations around the globe that allow you to observe animals in their natural habitats. Here are some of the world’s top places to see animals:

• Serengeti National Park, Tanzania: Lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, Cape buffalo, and more
• Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: Sea lions, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, blue-footed boobies, and more
• The Amazon Rainforest: Sloths, toucans, parrots, pink river dolphins, and more
• Costa Rica: Sloths, howler monkeys, poison dart frogs, quetzals, and more
• Okavango Delta, Botswana: Elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and more
• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda: Mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, and more

Bandhavgarh National Park, India: Bengal tigers, chital, chowsingha, and more

Getting out into nature offers so many ways to actively explore beautiful landscapes and encounter wildlife. Here are some top nature activities to make the most of your vacation:

• Safari drives: Venture out in safari drives through places like Kruger National Park or Serengeti to spot the Big 5 and other animals.
• Snorkeling: Glide through the crystal clear waters of the Galapagos Islands and Great Barrier Reef to swim alongside sea turtles, manta rays and schools of colorful fish.
• Gorilla trekking: Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trek in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park to visit endangered mountain gorillas.
• Hot air ballooning: Take a sunrise or sunset balloon ride over places like Cappadocia, Turkey or the Masai Mara for breathtaking aerial nature views.

Glacier hiking: Trek on ancient glaciers in Patagonia, New Zealand or Iceland for an awe-inspiring walk through glistening blue ice formations.

The natural world offers endless opportunities for wonder and discovery. From lush jungles to endless savannas, majestic mountains to mysterious oceans, we can arrange personalized adventures to connect you with the planet's most incredible landscapes and rarest creatures. Let your imagination run wild as you find inspiration in these popular itineraries nature and wildlife itineraries:

• Explore the wilderness and witness unique and exotic animals with our Costa Rica Nature & Wildlife Vacation: Volcano, Hot Springs, Jungle & More.
• Encounter the Big Five up close and navigate the Okavango waterways with our 9-Day Highlights of Botswana Safari.

Discover one of the most biodiverse places in the world and see remarkable wildlife with our 14 Day Galapagos Adventure.