Nature & Wildlife

Discover the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve on this all-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. There, see plenty of long-tailed monkeys and visit a crocodile farm before heading out on a speedboat ride through the jungle. The tour also includes a stop at the Can Gio Market to browse and the former base camp for the South Vietnamese during the Vietnam War.

Head into the jungles of St. Lucia to discover some of the wildlife of the island. Take a 2-hour walk through the jungle to earn about the trees and plants that make up the island as well as the beautiful tropical birds that chirp above you. Take a dip at a refreshing waterfall and drive along the east coast stopping at a banana plantation, a rum distillery, and local shops.

This once-in-a-lifetime Safari Ostrich Farm Tractor Tour is the perfect adventure for families and nature-lovers. Travel the iconic Garden Route and get an up-close look at these giant birds. Stand on ostrich eggs, feed these ancient beasts and learn how the Kenyan Red and Zimbabwe Blue ostriches are being protected by the dedicated workers of this unique arm. You'll learn about these strange looking creatures from your expert guide who will share stories and facts about their skin, feathers and diet as you tour the farm.

Falling coconuts, papaya groves, Buddhist temples, nine-foot-long pythons and miles of bike-friendly elevated sidewalks snaking through the jungle: Welcome to Bang Krachao, a smog-free, government-protected oasis of green that the mighty Chao Phraya River wraps around.This verdant island is all the more remarkable because it is across the river from Bangkok. The contrast between "Bangkok's Green Lung," as the palm-choked, lung-shaped Bang Krachao is known, and the concrete jungle on the opposite bank could not be more striking. Downtown Bangkok's central Silom business district is only about six miles away.- Visit the largest fresh market in Bangkok- Take a tuk-tuk to the pier- Cross the Chao Phraya river by long-tail boat- Explore the Jungle of Bangkok by rickshaw- Enjoy a delicious Thai meal in a local restaurant- Visit a non-touristy Buddhist temple

Driving up Oman's Jebel Shams mountain to see the country's Grand Canyon isn't recommended to anyone but seasoned off-roaders. This private full-day trip takes you there and back, with no driving worries. Marvel at the vast canyon from Jebel Shams' summit, and visit Nizwa, villages, and ancient ruins with a guide to navigate and provide background you'd otherwise miss. Lunch and return hotel transport are included for ease.

Experience Penang's natural side on a 4-hour, private trip to Tropical Spice Garden and Entopia butterfly farm, two lush sanctuaries for everything that grows, blooms, flies, or wriggles in coastal Malaysia. This convenient combination trip includes entrance fees and door-to-door transport from Penang in an air conditioned vehicle.

See wildlife and vegetation on this guided, running and hiking tour in near Manuel Antonio. Pass creeks and waterfalls and marvel at birds as you jog along with your small group. Take a break to swim and have lunch and travel over a suspension bridge looking down on the river gorge below before hiking past the Savegre River on route to Manuel Antonio to watch the sunset.

See some of Finland's beautiful native animals close-up on a 5-hour trip to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi. Stroll around the forest trails of the family-friendly wildlife park, and observe Arctic animals such as lynx, bears, reindeer, owls and more, plus Finland's only polar bears. Then, visit the zoo's restaurants and shops, including a souvenir, candy and wine store. The trip includes zoo admission ticket, round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Marvel at the volcanic wonders of Rotorua on a 6-hour tour that spins you out on the Waikato River with a thrilling jet-boat ride. Start with a guided walk past the Crater Lakes of Rainbow Mountain and check out the mud pools near Wai-O-Tapu. Your jet boat zips through Tutukau Gorge, dropping you off to explore the steaming cliffs and gushing geysers of Orakei Korako Geothermal Park on foot before completing your high-speed ride with fishtails and tight turns. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Visit River Safari in Singapore for a wildlife experience themed around the world's freshwater rivers. You'll wander around eight river habitats, from the Yangtze to the Mississippi, to encounter animals of all types, including the beloved giant panda. Learn about the native animals and plants that are found around the world's legendary rivers, and take a boat ride on the 'Amazon River,' if you wish (own expense). Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit the Valley of the Butterflies on Rhodes with this private, half-day tour. Following pickup from your hotel, travel by private vehicle to the breathtaking nature reserve in western Rhodes. With your own personal guide, you'll wander along the reserve's leafy walkways and streams. Get up close to the park's colorful butterflies as they flutter around you, and hear about the tiger moths that thrive in the valley. You may also visit the on-site Museum of Natural History. Entrance fees and refreshments are at your own expense.

Glide through the lush rainforest canopy of St Lucia's eastern coast on a zipline adventure from either Vieux Fort or North Island. Soar along 500-feet (150 meters) of cable through trees and above rivers, admiring the spectacular jungle scenery as you literally fly from one point to the next. This wonderful nature and wildlife tour also includes round-trip transport between most area hotels.

Oman's hill forts more than justify a guided 4x4 tour: freeing you from driving across what can be rough terrain and letting you focus on the forts' beauty, history, and surrounding scenery. This private tour from Muscat delivers: whisking you to 17th-century Nakhal Fort, up to the Ain Towarah hot springs, and then to Rustaq Fort. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off, lunch, and entry fees are included.

Experience the St Lucia rainforest from above with a thrilling aerial tram tour. Board an 8-person open-air gondola and glide among the treetops, learning about local flora and watching for endangered jacquot parrots soaring alongside you as you go. This rejuvenating nature and wildlife excursion also provides spectacular views of the island's northern side.

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Animal lovers will enjoy this tour of the Ranua Zoo, an open-air Arctic zoo in Lapland. You'll have the chance to encounter up to 200 animal and bird species as you walk the roughly 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) trail around the zoo. Learn more about the special habitats of this northern part of the world. An ideal activity for the whole family, in all seasons.

If you're a lover of wildlife then don't miss out on this private half-day tour of Ranua Zoo, including a sleigh ride. On this excursion, guaranteed to delight adults and kids alike, you'll observe 50 different species of wildlife at Ranua Zoo, located in a dense forest home to scattered spacious enclosures. After exploring the trail with your private guide, you'll enjoy a lengthy sleigh ride drawn by Finnish horses. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore the Ras Mohamed National Park on a 6-hour tour from Sharm El Sheikh, and discover the Sinai's nature and wildlife - in and out of the water. Snorkel above Allah's Garden Reef or the salty 'magic lake,' peer into massive cracks formed by the 1969 earthquake, and navigate mangrove swamps and salt marshes. Watch for the brilliant birds that gather along the waters' edge, and take in the unspoiled beauty of Egypt's oldest national park.

No visit to Krakow is complete without ticking off the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine. Travel to the 700-year-old attraction with ease on this 4-hour tour, which includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow. After descending 360 steps to the mine, you'll navigate a labyrinth of tunnels alongside your guide. Visit the museums, chapels, and underground lakes, and discover a subterranean world full of surprises.

Paddle through the lush mangrove forests of Punta Izopo Wildlife Refuge in search of adventure on this 7-hour kayaking trip. Glide through the maze of waterways that make up this unique ecological reserve, keeping your eyes peeled for the kingfishers and herons that call the area home. Finish your day by visiting a Garifuna village, where you can cool off with a swim at a local beach. This kayaking adventure includes a guide, park entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.