Nature & Wildlife

Explore Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary) on a private full-day tour that departs from Jaipur and ends with transfer to Agra. The national park is known for Siberian cranes, along with more than 375 different species of resident and migratory birds. Hear informative commentary about the birds and other wildlife from your guide who accompanies you in the park for 2.5 hours on a rickshaw ride or as you ride your own bike. Includes entrance fees, private transportation, and hotel pickup in Jaipur and drop-off in Agra.

Cat Ba is the largest island in Halong Bay and the Cat Ba National Park offers ample opportunities for trekking and wildlife watching. On this tour, hike through the Kim Giao forest, spot an array of exotic birds and butterflies, visit Hospital Cave and discover its use during the Vietnam War, then cool off with a swim at the island's beaches.

Spend the day exploring Dubai's most popular attractions, including views from the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, then head out into the desert for an evening safari. During this 11-hour tour, follow your guide to the Dubai Mall, the Marina and downtown Dubai. Visit the top of the Burj Khalifa to get views of the surrounding landscape, then travel to a desert camp for a barbecue buffet and cultural activities. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Experience all Dubai's urban and desert must-dos in a day on this action-packed tour. Designed for travelers with limited time in the emirate, it cuts straight to the quick: with a morning tour of old and new Dubai, a visit to the124th-floor observatory of the Burj Khalifa, and a full-blown desert adventure with dune bash and dinner come the afternoon and evening. Hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and desert dinner all included.

Explore Saharan dunes on an overnight camel trek to Erg Chebbi from Merzouga, and sleep beneath the desert stars. Travel to a nomadic camp on camel back, and sip sweet mint tea in a traditional tent; see the sunset over the dunes, eat a fireside dinner and fall asleep to the haunting sound of Berber drums. Take in the crisp dawn air as you watch a Saharan sunrise, before mounting your camel to leave the dunes.

Admire local birds from a boat on this tour of the Caroni Bird Sanctuary. Depart from your hotel in a private taxi and make your way to the bird sanctuary. Accompanied by a guide, board a flat-bottomed boat and admire the natural wildlife. Spot the scarlet ibis, Trinidad's national bird.

Explore Morocco's Erg Chebbi dunes - and spend the night under the stars in a Berber-style desert camp - on this overnight tour from Merzouga. Begin with a camel ride across the sand; upon arrival at your camp, take in the sights, try sandboarding, and settle down for a traditional tagine dinner and sweet mint tea. The next day, wake up in time to see the sunrise, and enjoy breakfast before departing.

Pursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this 10-hour excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for animal- and nature-lovers alike. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountain-top lunch at Canada's highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world's largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat to see Boo the resident bear rescued as a cub. This full-day trip also includes round-trip transportation, professional guide, lunch and light refreshments.

Visiting the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, the most ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket, gives curious visitors a unique opportunity to interact with magnificent elephants in the safety and security of their natural home. Our trained English-speaking guides give visitors insight into the behavior and the personal history of our elephants, while our mahouts help people realize incredible life experience.- Sanctuary itself has stunning views of beaches and jungles- Get up close and personal with elephants like you have never been before- Promote ethical treatment of elephants all around the world- Elephant Jungle Sanctuary offers a photography service at no extra charge- Learn as much as possible about the elephants and why it is important to protect them

Spend a day in one of central Florida's natural manatee habitats on this guided cruise and Everglades airboat adventure. Begin with a 1.5-hour boat ride on the Crystal River. Swim and snorkel in an area known for manatee sightings, and then enjoy an exciting airboat tour on the Homosassa River. Visit Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, one of the best places in the state to watch manatees, as well as other animals, such as bears, panthers, and alligators. Breakfast and a picnic lunch, plus an Orlando-area hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.

Discover some of the 850 birds that thrive in Cinco Ceibas Rainforest Reserve on 1.5-hour bird watching tour from San Jose. Spot species that include green macaw and lineated woodpecker, and watch for roadside hawks, green herons, trogons and motmots. Enjoy your choice for four optional tour additions and explore the reserve by kayak, horse or oxen-drawn wagon.

Ride a camel into the Moroccan desert on an overnight trip from Mergouza, and sleep beneath Saharan stars. Set up a traditional nomadic camp in the sand and watch the sun slip away behind Erg Chebbi's towering dunes. Dine fireside on regional specialties and take in the haunting sounds of Berber music; climb the dunes for a desert sunrise, then mount your camel for an hour's ride out of the sand, and back to Mergouza.

Combine two top Dubai activities into a day on this 4.5-hour city and 6-hour desert combo tour. Check out Dubai landmarks such as Dubai Museum, the Gold Souk, and Burj Al Arab on a morning sightseeing tour, and after free time for lunch (own expense), enjoy a desert adventure with a dune bash, camel ride, sand boarding, and barbecue buffet dinner with dance shows. Morning and afternoon Dubai hotel pickups and drop-offs included.

Explore one of the world's most diverse collections of species gathered in one place with a visit to the animal sanctuary at Diamante Eco Adventure Park in Guanacaste. From adorable three-toed sloths to scaly reptiles and sleek jungle cats, see an amazing array of animals rescued by the Costa Rican Ministry of Wildlife, and learn about the park's conservation projects. The naturally designed habitats include hummingbird gardens and a large butterfly observatory teeming with jewel-toned beauties.

Witness Dubai's traditional and modern highlights on a 4-hour morning sightseeing tour. As a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus or coach transports you around the sights, learn about Dubai's incredible 20th-century rise to fame, and see iconic landmarks such as Sheikh Zayed Road, the Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa. Compare these glittering attractions with the Dubai of old: the humble creekside port captured in the antiquities and photos of fascinating Dubai Museum. Finish in style, with time at one of Dubai's most glamorous shopping malls. Hotel and port transfers are included.

It's hard to escape the beaten path in Halong Bay - but you can do it on this guided trek through Cat Ba National Park. Look out for deer, snakes, native cats, squirrels, and just possibly the endangered langur as you hike to Frog Lake. Savor a home-cooked lunch at Viet Hai village before visiting Lan Ha Bay and a floating fishing village. Tour includes door-to-door round-trip transportation.

Visit the orphaned elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where you'll find an adopted family of baby elephants that have been orphaned by poaching. Watch the baby elephants at their feeding time and mud baths, then learn about the conservation efforts of Daphne and David Sheldrick. If desired, you can add a trip to the Giraffe Centre, climbing onto a viewing platform to see endangered Rothchild's giraffes from the treetops. Pre booking transport from your Nairobi hotel ensures a hassle-free trip to these two family-friendly wildlife destinations.

Discover the natural riches of the UAE desert on this 5-hour conservation expedition from Dubai. Board an air-conditioned Range Rover with a safari driver-guide, and explore the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a natural sanctuary that helps protect the country's ecosystem. During your drive, look for rare Arabian oryx, desert monitors, gazelles and native plants as your guide shares facts about desert, its animals and traditional Bedouin customs. Finish with delicious light snacks at the upscale Al Maha Desert Resort as you soak in the serene surrounding desert and dunes.

Get to know central Florida's endangered manatees on this guided, 3-hour tour and boat cruise. Swim and snorkel with these gentle giants at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, located in King's Bay in the town of Crystal River - well known as the home of the manatee. Photos above and below the water will be taken throughout the tour and can be purchased afterward, if desired. Use of a mask, snorkel gear and wet suit, plus fees and beverages are included.

Get up close and personal with the night-loving wildlife of Punta Izopo National Park, including its elusive crocodiles, on a 5-hour nighttime kayaking tour. An estimated 70% of the wildlife that inhabits this protected area is nocturnal, meaning you'll double your odds of spotting creatures like birds, reptiles, insects and mammals. Paddle your way through the maze of waterways that cut through the mangrove forests, keeping your eyes peeled for crocs as they hunt and swim. Your trip also includes a guide, park entrance fees, all equipment and round-trip hotel transport.