Nature & Wildlife in USA

Travel all the way around scenic Lake Tahoe in a comfortable shuttle on this 7-hour tour. Led by a local guide, you'll cover close to 70 miles (110km), making stops at the beautiful vistas of Sand Harbor and Emerald Bay. You'll also visit a charming village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort, and explore Tahoe City on the lake's north shore, stopping to purchase lunch. As you go, your guide will provide rich historical context for the beautiful landscape surrounding you.

Discover Hawaii's remarkable wildlife on a full-day, small-group birdwatching tour into the Big Island's Mauna Kea Forest Reserve. Travel on foot and by four-wheel drive as you explore dry forest and rainforest habitats that shelter the endangered palila honeycreeper, the Hawaii amakihi and the Hawaii "˜elepaio. Listen for the calls of endemic songbirds as you traverse an otherworldly lava trail, then follow a local, bird-loving guide along forest paths into the distinctive, high-elevation mamane-naio ecosystem.

When visiting Sonoma, take a break from wine tasting to walk on the wild side at Safari West! Home to more than 700 exotic animals, the open-air wildlife preserve offers the experience of an African safari without leaving California. Get an up-close encounter with species like cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests and flamingos on a 3-hour Jeep and walking tour, while a friendly ranger offers insight into the amazing animal kingdom and the park's conservation programs. Bring the kids for this fun and family-friendly adventure!

Travel on a comfortable bus from downtown San Diego to San Diego Zoo Safari Park. You have admission to the 1,800-acre San Diego Zoo Safari Park for an exciting safari adventure on the outskirts of San Diego. Modeled on the African Serengeti and the vast expanse of the Asian plains, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is home to more than 3,500 rare and exotic animals. The complimentary tram offers a 30-minute tour that takes you close to exotic animals including elephants and zebras.

Experience the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm on a 6-hour tour with an informative guide. Ride along the scenic Seward Parkway to the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point, Bird Point and Portage Valley, stopping for photo ops and wildlife observation. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a large nature preserve where injured animals are rehabilitated. Continue to the town of Girdwood for lunch, then travel up into the Chugach Mountains for another great vantage point on the Turnagain Arm. Includes round-trip transportation from Anchorage.

Explore Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on this 2.5-hour tour that introduces you to Monument Valley's major scenic attractions. During the 28-mile (45-km) journey, you'll also see backcountry monuments, which include arches and ancient petroglyphs from the Anasazi people. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Visit pristine beaches, lookouts and picture-perfect headlands on a 3-hour sunset tour of Oahu's scenic eastern edge. Learn about the rich history of the island as you make your way along the coast, with stops at classic and lesser-known destinations. See the scenic stretch of sand at Makapu'u and Waimanalo Beach, and look deep into the lush rainforest from Pali Lookout. Watch the waves crashing on China Wall and the Spitting Caves, then capture sweeping views and warm, sunset colors from the tip of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach.

See the Portage Glacier on a 6-hour small-group tour from Anchorage. Follow the scenic Seward Parkway through the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm waterway, stopping at Beluga Point, Bird Point and the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge to look for wildlife. Take a cruise on Portage Lake to observe the Portage Glacier up close, then check out wild animals that are being rehabilitated at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Stop for light snacks in the town of Girdwood near Mt Alyeska and take in the Chugach Mountains before returning to Anchorage.

Delve into Hawaii's history and prepare to get wet on this full-day waterfall adventure tour of the Big Island's Kohala coast. Begin with a drive up the Kona coastline past lava flows, and take in sweeping views from the old Kohala Mule Station lookout. Rumble through the rugged landscape in an off-road vehicle and hike along the tunnels and aqueducts of a historic sugar plantation. Admire the seven Kohala waterfalls and cool off with a dip under the final cascade. A picnic lunch and hotel transport are included.