Wildlife Travel & Adventures

Our passion for wildlife adventures and our planet’s beautiful creatures was first inspired by our sailing excursions to the Galápagos Islands back in 1970, and our wildlife safaris in Kenya in 1971 (MTS was the first to offer walking safaris there!). What we discovered back then, and which has been our philosophy ever since, is that the very best way to experience a place, its people and its wildlife is by active participation.
Our Award-Winning Wildlife Trips. Track the infamous "maneless lions" in the otherwise off-limits areas Kenya's Tsavo National Park—Outside magazine's "Trip of the Year;" explore the rainforests of Nicaragua for howler monkeys, toucans, and scarlet and great green macaws—another Outside magazine Trip of the Year; or take a journey to Rwanda to see the endangered mountain gorillas, as featured in Men's Journal & Esquire.
No One Gets You Closer. From one-of-a-kind on-foot walking safaris in Africa to a face-to-face meeting with the endangered Bengal tigers of India, MTS gets you closer to wildlife than any other company. We put you right in the heart of the wild, where you can hear, sense and feel their presence. There truly is something inexplicable about getting up close with birds and animals in their natural habitat.
Book now! Our wildlife travel experts are available by email and phone 1-888-687-6235.
Certified & Scholarly Naturalist Guides. We seek out only the most experienced naturalist guides for every MTS trip. In the Galápagos, our exclusive guides have all earned the highest "Class III" certification given by the Galápagos National Park. In Tanzania, you'll meet James & Onesmo, a duo of locally-born multilingual guides who have studied the conservation of biodiversity in African wildlife, and lived in the midst of it all of their lives.
Insider Access to Alaska. In 2000, we acquired Alaska Discovery, the oldest and largest wilderness company in Alaska, enabling us to offer low-impact Alaska adventures, including exclusive park permits unattainable by the public. MTS cares about preserving the future of Alaska's wildlife, and that's why we continue to be an active participant in the Alaska Conservation Foundation. Read more about our Alaska Adventures.
Africa Your Way. We know how to experience the African wilderness fully—on foot, by boat, by plane, or in our “go-anywhere” vehicles. We’ve also hand-picked the best places to relax and immerse yourself in nature—from luxury tented camps to five-star boutique hotels.
Book now! Our wildlife travel experts are available by email and phone 1-888-687-6235.

Browse Most Popular Trips:
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African Safaris
Botswana: Flying Safari
Tanzania: Serengeti on Foot
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Alaska Adventures
Alaskan Classic: Denali to Prince William Sound
Ultimate Alaska: Sea Kayaking Expedition
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Galápagos Islands
Signature Guide Cruise
Multi-sport Adventure
Luxury Cruise Aboard the La Pinta
- Private & Custom Trips. Choose your own dates for existing trip itineraries or create your own dream trip! - Year-round departures
Book now! Our wildlife travel experts are available by email and phone 1-888-687-6235.
Browse All Trips by Country:
- Antarctica
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15 days • from $7,790
Crossing the Antarctic Circle Head South… Really South!departing: January 2013, February 2013 duration: 15 days activities: small boat cruising, sailing & cruising, wildlife, polar cruising, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $7,790 -
20 days • from $9,540
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands Our grandest Antarctic journeydeparting: November 2012, December 2012, January 2013, February 2013 duration: 20 days activities: small boat cruising, sailing & cruising, wildlife pricing: from $9,540 -
8 days • from $9,700
Antarctica Fly & Cruise Get the most out of Antarctica by skipping the Drake Passagedeparting: December 2012, January 2013, February 2013 duration: 8 days activities: sailing & cruising, wildlife, polar cruising pricing: from $9,700 -
12 days • from $5,495
Antarctic Adventure - Expedition Cruising to the Antarctic Peninsula Active Exploration of the Antarctic Peninsuladeparting: November 2012, December 2012, January 2013, February 2013, March 2013 duration: 12 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, kayaking, sailing & cruising, wildlife, popular winter trips pricing: from $5,495 - Argentina
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8 days • from $3,695
Patagonia's Bahia Bustamante & Iguazu Wildlife and natural wonders, from Atlantic Patagonia to the falls of Iguazudeparting: September 2012, October 2012, November 2012 duration: 8 days activities: new, wildlife, new for 2012, popular fall trips pricing: from $3,695 -
4 days • from $1,124
Chile & Argentina: Cruise Cape Horn & Patagonia (4 days - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas) NEW ADVENTURE!
Voyage to the uttermost "End of the Earth"departing: February 2012, March 2012, April 2012 duration: 4 days activities: new, sailing & cruising, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $1,124 -
10 days • from $3,495
Patagonia: Kayaking the Peninsula Valdés Discover Atlantic Patagonia's wildlife by sea kayak with MTS favorite Joe Tobackdeparting: November 2012 duration: 10 days activities: wildlife, sea kayaking, new, kayaking pricing: from $3,495 - Australia
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7 days • from $4,495
Australia: Outback Spirit Journey to the “Red Centre” of the aboriginal outback & iconic Uluru (Ayers Rock)departing: June 2012, July 2012 duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, new, new for 2012, popular summer trips, quick escapes pricing: from $4,495 -
8 days • from $4,995
Rainforest to Reef Forest walks and coastal hikes through Australia’s oldest, richest wetlandsdeparting: July 2012, August 2012 duration: 8 days activities: new, hiking & trekking, cultural, snorkeling, lodge based, wildlife, new for 2012, popular summer trips pricing: from $4,995 -
8 days • from $4,395
Great Aussie Coastline An epic walking exploration featuring the towering Twelve Apostlesdeparting: March 2012, December 2012 duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, new, new for 2012, popular fall trips, popular spring trips, most popular pricing: from $4,395 - Botswana
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10 days • from $6,795
Botswana Flying Safari: From the Kalahari Desert to the Okavango Delta Southern Africa's ultimate luxury safari with the Botswana experts since 1982departing: May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, September 2012, December 2012 duration: 10 days activities: safari, wildlife, canoeing, popular fall trips, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $6,795 - Brazil
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8 days • from $5,995
Brazil: In Search of the Jaguar Wildlife safari in the world’s largest freshwater wetlandsdeparting: August 2012 duration: 8 days activities: safari, wildlife, new, new for 2012 pricing: from $5,995 - Chile
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5 days • from $1,498
Chile & Argentina: Cruise Cape Horn & Patagonia (5 days - Punta Arenas to Ushuaia) NEW ADVENTURE!
Voyage to the uttermost "End of the Earth"departing: February 2012, March 2012, April 2012, December 2012 duration: 5 days activities: sailing & cruising, wildlife, new, new for 2012, quick escapes pricing: from $1,498 - Congo
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8 days • from $6,395
Congo Gorilla Safari NEW ADVENTURE!
Track lowland gorillas in the wild on flat terrain in the pristine tropical forest of the Congo!departing: July 2012, December 2012 duration: 8 days activities: safari, new for 2012, wildlife pricing: from $6,395 - Costa Rica
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8 days • from $2,495
Adventures in Costa Rica Kayaking, rafting, rainforest hikes, ziplines and wildlife viewing!departing: March 2012, April 2012, May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, September 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 8 days activities: sea kayaking, river rafting, rafting, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family, wildlife, multisport, solo travel, most popular pricing: from $2,495 - Ecuador
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9 days • from $3,295
Hidden Galapagos: A Private Adventure to the Galapagos Islands A Private Adventure to the Enchanted Islandsduration: 9 days activities: sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, wildlife pricing: from $3,295 -
10 days • from $3,695
Galapagos Islands Multisport Adventure: Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Land exploration of the Galapagos Islandsduration: 10 days activities: sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, multisport, lodge based, snorkeling, family, wildlife pricing: from $3,695 -
9 days • from $3,795
Galapagos Signature Guide Cruise | 9-Day Itinerary An Intimate Galapagos Islands Yacht Cruise with a Top MTS Guide | 9-Day Itinerarydeparting: June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, November 2012, December 2012, January 2013, February 2013, March 2013, April 2013, June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, December 2013 duration: 9 days activities: small boat cruising, kayaking, sea kayaking, family, sailing & cruising, wildlife, snorkeling, popular winter trips, most popular pricing: from $3,795 -
11 days • from $4,595
Galapagos Signature Guide Cruise | 11-Day Itinerary An Intimate Galapagos Islands Yacht Cruise with a Top MTS Guide | 11-Day Itinerarydeparting: March 2012, April 2012, May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, December 2012, January 2013, February 2013, March 2013, April 2013, May 2013, June 2013, August 2013, December 2013 duration: 11 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, kayaking, sailing & cruising, family, wildlife, snorkeling, multisport, popular fall trips, popular spring trips, popular summer trips, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $4,595 -
8 days • from $5,663
Galapagos Luxury Cruise Aboard the La Pinta - 8 Days (Yacht Only) Luxurious Galapagos cruise for those who prioritize pamperingdeparting: February 2012, March 2012, April 2012, May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, September 2012, October 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 8 days activities: sea kayaking, sailing & cruising, wildlife, snorkeling, kayaking, family pricing: from $5,663 - Finland
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14 days • from $22,790
Arctic Cruise: The North Pole Into the Ultimate Unknown at the Top of the Worlddeparting: June 2012, July 2012 duration: 14 days activities: small boat cruising, sailing & cruising, wildlife, polar cruising, trips of a lifetime pricing: from $22,790 - Iceland
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15 days • from $6,390
Arctic Cruise Through Iceland, Eastern Greenland & Spitsbergen Expedition cruising through the High Arcticdeparting: August 2012 duration: 15 days activities: small boat cruising, sailing & cruising, wildlife, popular summer trips pricing: from $6,390 - India
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15 days • from $7,095
India & Nepal: Save the Tiger An educational adventure to support tiger conservation effortsdeparting: March 2012 duration: 15 days activities: wildlife, popular spring trips pricing: from $7,095 -
13 days • from $5,295
India: Royal Rajasthan Trek Palaces, fortresses, & wildlife trekdeparting: November 2012 duration: 13 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, cultural pricing: from $5,295 -
7 days • from $3,395
India: Images of South India Coast-to-coast culture, wildlife and architectureduration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, cultural, quick escapes pricing: from $3,395 -
13 days • from $5,595
India’s Northeast Frontier—Nagaland and Assam Rich cultural immersion, wildlife, and meeting with a king!departing: November 2012 duration: 13 days activities: cultural, hiking & trekking, wildlife pricing: from $5,595 - Italy
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8 days • from $4,695
Sicily Explored with Silvia Giacon Hike and tour your way around Sicily in all its splendordeparting: April 2012, October 2012 duration: 8 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural, new, wildlife, new for 2012 pricing: from $4,695 - Kenya
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13 days • from $6,195
Climb Kilimanjaro: Rongai Route Climb Kilimanjaro with the company that has the highest summiting success rate, plus wildlife safaris in Amboseli and the Masai Maradeparting: March 2012, May 2012, August 2012, October 2012 duration: 13 days activities: safari, hiking & trekking, wildlife, mountaineering, popular spring trips, popular winter trips, solo travel, most popular pricing: from $6,195 -
13 days • from $6,295
The Great Walk of Africa - A Trekking and Wildlife Safari in Tsavo National Park Kenya An epic walk through the Tsavo National Parkdeparting: July 2012, September 2012 duration: 13 days activities: safari, hiking & trekking, wildlife, most popular pricing: from $6,295 - Madagascar
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16 days • from $5,095
Hidden Madagascar Safari Africa’s Most Unique Safari Destinationdeparting: June 2012, October 2012 duration: 16 days activities: safari, hiking & trekking, wildlife, popular fall trips pricing: from $5,095 - Malawi
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4 days • from $1,495
Malawi: Lake Malawi Private Adventure A Tropical Paradise!duration: 4 days activities: sea kayaking, safari, kayaking, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $1,495 - Malaysia
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12 days • from $5,795
Malaysian Borneo Adventure: Following the Footprints of the Orangutans Hike untouched jungles in search of orangutans in the world’s oldest rainforestdeparting: May 2012, August 2012 duration: 12 days activities: wildlife, hiking & trekking, new, new for 2012 pricing: from $5,795 - Mexico
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11 days • from $4,395
Whales and Caves of Baja Coastal ranches, cave art, and canyons—with top MTS guide Sergio Fitch-Watkinsduration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, new pricing: from $4,395 -
8 days • from $3,195
Mexico: Chiapas Wildlife Adventure - Raft, Hike, Discover Wildlife and Explore the Mayan Ruins of Southern Mexico Mayan ruins, jungle trekking, and river cruising!duration: 8 days activities: river rafting, rafting, hiking & trekking, family, wildlife, cultural pricing: from $3,195 -
7 days • from $2,295
Baja Multisport Adventure Insider's wildlife viewing, kayaking, hiking, and snorkelingduration: 7 days activities: multisport, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family, snorkeling, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $2,295 - Mozambique
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4 days • from $1,695
Mozambique: Bazaruto Archipelago Private Adventure Eastern South Africa's protected and unspoiled white sand beachesduration: 4 days activities: sea kayaking, safari, kayaking, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $1,695 - Namibia
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4 days • from $1,795
Namibia: Sossusvlei Private Adventure Exploring the Sand Dunes of Sossusvleiduration: 4 days activities: safari, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $1,795 -
5 days • from $3,895
Namibia: Skeleton Coast Private Adventure Explore the Skeleton Coast Parkduration: 5 days activities: safari, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $3,895 - Nepal
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10 days • from $4,595
Nepal: Trekking & Tigers Private Adventure Temples, mountains, villages, & wildlifeduration: 10 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, cultural pricing: from $4,595 - Nicaragua
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9 days • from $3,195
Nicaragua: Volcanoes, Lakes and Rainforest The best of Nicaragua—a hiking, kayaking, & wildlife adventure tourduration: 9 days activities: sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, wildlife, multisport pricing: from $3,195 - Norway
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11 days • from $4,990
Spitsbergen Explorer Realm of the polar beardeparting: July 2012 duration: 11 days activities: small boat cruising, sailing & cruising, wildlife, most popular pricing: from $4,990 -
8 days • from $3,690
Spitsbergen Family Adventure: Polar Bear Safari NEW ADVENTURE! World's first family-friendly polar bear safari in the Arcticdeparting: August 2012 duration: 8 days activities: polar cruising, wildlife, safari, sea kayaking, family, new, new for 2012 pricing: from $3,690 -
13 days • from $5,990
Spitsbergen Circumnavigation NEW ADVENTURE! Cruise and explore a pristine Arctic wonderlanddeparting: July 2012 duration: 13 days activities: polar cruising, new, sea kayaking, wildlife, new for 2012 pricing: from $5,990 - Panama
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7 days • from $3,450
Panama: Journey Between the Seas - Cruise the Panama Canal aboard a deluxe yacht NEW ADVENTURE!
Navigate the world's most famous canaldeparting: April 2012, May 2012 duration: 7 days activities: new, sailing & cruising, small boat cruising, wildlife, cultural, sea kayaking, kayaking, snorkeling, new for 2012, quick escapes pricing: from $3,450 - Peru
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5 days • from $3,400
Amazon River Discovery NEW ADVENTURE!
Luxury cruise exploration of the mighty Amazon Riverdeparting: February 2012, March 2012, April 2012, May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, September 2012, October 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 5 days activities: new, small boat cruising, wildlife, new for 2012, quick escapes pricing: from $3,400 - Rwanda
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4 days • from $1,795
Rwanda: Mountain Gorillas Private Adventure or Extension An incredible opportunity see endangered mountain gorillasduration: 4 days activities: safari, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $1,795 - South Africa
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4 days • from $3,095
South Africa: Kruger National Park Extension or Private Adventure “Big Five” Heaven!duration: 4 days activities: safari, wildlife, family, lodge based, quick escapes pricing: from $3,095 -
5 days • from $2,195
South Africa: Cape Town Extension or Private Adventure Historic, scenic jewel of South Africaduration: 5 days activities: safari, wildlife, cultural, family, quick escapes pricing: from $2,195 -
11 days • from $8,395
South Africa Wildlife Safari NEW ADVENTURE!
Experience the best wildlife areas of South Africa at 3 exclusive luxury camps!departing: June 2012, August 2012 duration: 11 days activities: safari, new, wildlife pricing: from $8,395 - Sri Lanka
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12 days • from $4,895
Magical Sri Lanka Villages, ruins, and wildlife in the Pearl of the Orientdeparting: October 2012 duration: 12 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, cultural, new pricing: from $4,895 - Tanzania, United Republic of
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12 days • call for pricing
Hidden Tanzania Safari Private Adventure Enjoy the best of Tanzania without the crowds!duration: 12 days activities: safari, hiking & trekking, wildlife pricing: Call for pricing. -
15 days • from $6,095
Climb Kilimanjaro: Machame/Western Breach Route Trek to the summit of the highest peak in Africa with the experts for over 40 years, plus enjoy a wildlife safari & cultural encounters with the Maasai!departing: June 2012, July 2012, September 2012, December 2012 duration: 15 days activities: safari, hiking & trekking, wildlife, popular fall trips, solo travel, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $6,095 -
14 days • from $6,595
Kenya & Tanzania Safari: Great Parks of East Africa - Visit the Most Famous Wildlife Parks in Kenya and Tanzania See the Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Amboseli, and Masai Mara on a safari with the African experts for 40 yearsdeparting: March 2012, July 2012, September 2012, December 2012 duration: 14 days activities: safari, family, wildlife, lodge based, popular fall trips, most popular pricing: from $6,595 -
12 days • from $5,595
Serengeti on Foot - A Walking Safari in Tanzania's World Famous Serengeti & Classic Safari in Ngorongoro Crater Get up-close on a walking safari in the Serengeti -- we're the first company to offer this one-of-a-kind tour!departing: June 2012, July 2012 duration: 12 days activities: safari, hiking & trekking, family, wildlife, cultural, popular winter trips, most popular pricing: from $5,595 - Uganda
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11 days • from $5,595
Uganda & Rwanda: African Primate Safari - Gorilla Tracking and More Chimpanzees, gorillas, and more!departing: May 2012, September 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 11 days activities: safari, hiking & trekking, wildlife pricing: from $5,595 - United States
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12 days • from $4,995
ANWR-Arctic National Wildlife Refuge River Journey Rafting & Hiking on Alaska's Hulahula Riverdeparting: June 2012 duration: 12 days activities: river rafting, rafting, hiking & trekking, wildlife pricing: from $4,995 -
10 days • from $4,895
Alaska: Rafting & Hiking the Kongakut River - Explore the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with Alaska Discovery Rafting & hiking the Kongakut River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refugedeparting: June 2012 duration: 10 days activities: rafting, hiking & trekking, wildlife pricing: from $4,895 -
5 days • from $1,545
Alaska: Denali National Park—Experience Camp Denali Make the most of your visit to the Land of the Midnight Sun!departing: June 2012, July 2012, August 2012 duration: 5 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based, family, wildlife pricing: from $1,545 -
3 days • from $995
Whales of Point Adolphus Sea kayaking and whale watching adventuredeparting: June 2012, July 2012 duration: 3 days activities: sea kayaking, wildlife, hiking & trekking, quick escapes pricing: from $995 -
8 days • from $2,295
Alaska: Wrangell-St. Elias Kayaking Expedition Sea kayaking & hiking in Icy Baydeparting: July 2012 duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, kayaking, wildlife pricing: from $2,295 -
6 days • from $3,800
Glacier Bay Historic Ship Adventure See all of Glacier Bay National Park and enjoy the comforts of a floating basecampdeparting: May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, August 2012 duration: 6 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family, sailing & cruising, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $3,800 -
7 days • from $2,295
Alaska: Glacier Bay Expedition—Sea Kayak on Glacier Bay with Alaska's Premier Outdoor Adventure Company Rare opportunity to kayak and camp in one of America’s most stunning national parksdeparting: June 2012, July 2012 duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, sea kayaking, wildlife, kayaking, quick escapes pricing: from $2,295 -
8 days • from $4,995
Alaskan Classic Adventure: Best of Denali and Prince William Sound with Alaska Discovery Our signature tour of Alaska, plus your own private cabin in Denali National Parkdeparting: June 2012, July 2012, August 2012 duration: 8 days activities: rafting, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family, multisport, wildlife, lodge based pricing: from $4,995 -
9 days • from $3,195
Alaska: Rafting the Tatshenshini River One of the Most Beautiful River Journeys in the World!departing: June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, September 2012 duration: 9 days activities: rafting, hiking & trekking, wildlife pricing: from $3,195 -
12 days • from $3,795
Alaska: Rafting and Hiking the Alsek River One of the Most Beautiful River Journeys on Earthdeparting: June 2012, July 2012, August 2012 duration: 12 days activities: river rafting, hiking & trekking, wildlife pricing: from $3,795 -
8 days • from $2,595
California: Yosemite Grand Traverse - A Hiking Adventure Through California's Famous Yosemite National Park Hike the crown jewel of the spectacular Sierra and summit iconic Half Domedeparting: July 2012, September 2012 duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, overland journeys, popular summer trips pricing: from $2,595 -
8 days • from $3,195
Ultimate Alaska: Sea Kayaking Expedition Our most comprehensive kayaking expedition starring Alaska's legendary wildlifedeparting: July 2012, August 2012 duration: 8 days activities: sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, wildlife, solo travel pricing: from $3,195 -
7 days • from $3,695
Alaskan Wildlife Explorer: Inn to Inn in Southeast Alaska Our favorite active wildlife adventure in Southeastern Alaska—from the experts since 1972departing: July 2012, August 2012 duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, family, wildlife, multisport, sea kayaking, cultural, lodge based, new, popular summer trips, quick escapes, most popular pricing: from $3,695 - Zambia
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10 days • from $4,995
Zambia: Walking in Zambia Private Adventure An intimate exploration of South Luangwa National Parkduration: 10 days activities: safari, wildlife pricing: from $4,995