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 Panama for howler monkeys, toucans, and scarlet macaws; 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
Ultimate Tanzania Safari
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Alaska Adventures
From Mountains to Sea: Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords
Ultimate Alaska: Sea Kayaking Expedition
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Galápagos Islands
Galapagos Wildlife Adventure Cruise
Galapagos Land-based Adventure
Galapagos Aboard 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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12 days • from $7,690
Regal Antarctica: Christmas in the Realm of Emperors and Kings Spend Christmas in the company of Emperor and King penguins!duration: 12 days activities: polar cruising, new for 2013, sea kayaking, wildlife pricing: from $7,690 -
11 days • from $6,290
Antarctic Adventure - Expedition Cruising to the Antarctic Peninsula Active Exploration of the Antarctic Peninsuladeparting: December 2013, January 2014, February 2014, March 2014 duration: 11 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, kayaking, cruising, wildlife, popular winter trips pricing: from $6,290 -
8 days • from $9,700
Antarctica Fly & Cruise Get the most out of Antarctica by skipping the Drake Passagedeparting: December 2013, January 2014, February 2014 duration: 8 days activities: cruising, wildlife, polar cruising pricing: from $9,700 -
14 days • from $8,690
Antarctic Circle Voyage Head South… Really South!departing: December 2013, January 2014, February 2014 duration: 14 days activities: small boat cruising, cruising, wildlife, polar cruising, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $8,690 -
19 days • from $11,190
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands Our grandest Antarctic journeydeparting: November 2013, December 2013, January 2014, February 2014 duration: 19 days activities: small boat cruising, cruising, wildlife pricing: from $11,190 - Argentina
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4 days • from $1,573
Chile & Argentina: Cruise Cape Horn & Patagonia (4 days - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas) NEW ADVENTURE!
Voyage to the uttermost "End of the Earth"duration: 4 days activities: cruising, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $1,573 -
8 days • from $4,195
Patagonia's Bahia Bustamante & Iguazu Wildlife and natural wonders, from Atlantic Patagonia to the falls of Iguazudeparting: September 2013, October 2013, November 2013 duration: 8 days activities: new, wildlife, new for 2013, popular fall trips pricing: from $4,195 - 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)duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, new, new for 2013, 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 wetlandsduration: 8 days activities: new, hiking & trekking, cultural, snorkeling, lodge based, wildlife, new for 2013, popular summer trips pricing: from $4,995 -
8 days • from $4,395
Great Aussie Coastline An epic walking exploration of Victoria’s coast, featuring the famous Twelve Apostles—we’re the only U.S company to offer this trip!departing: October 2013, November 2013, December 2013, February 2014 duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, new pricing: from $4,395 - Botswana
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10 days • from $7,195
Botswana Flying Safari: From the Kalahari Desert to the Okavango Delta Southern Africa's ultimate luxury safari with the Botswana experts!departing: July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013 duration: 10 days activities: safari, wildlife, canoeing, popular fall trips, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $7,195 - Canada
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12 days • from $6,990
Northwest Passage Join us in the Canadian High Arctic to travel the Northwest Passage!departing: August 2013 duration: 12 days activities: polar cruising, wildlife, sea kayaking pricing: from $6,990 - Chile
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5 days • from $1,346
Chile & Argentina: Cruise Cape Horn & Patagonia (5 days - Punta Arenas to Ushuaia) NEW ADVENTURE!
Voyage to the uttermost "End of the Earth"departing: September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013, January 2014, February 2014, March 2014, April 2014 duration: 5 days activities: cruising, wildlife, new, new for 2013, quick escapes pricing: from $1,346 - Congo
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8 days • from $6,095
Congo Gorilla Safari NEW ADVENTURE!
Track lowland gorillas on easy treks through the pristine tropical forest of the Little Congo!departing: August 2013 duration: 8 days activities: safari, new for 2013, wildlife, most popular pricing: from $6,095 - Costa Rica
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9 days • from $2,795
Adventures in Costa Rica A high-octane multisport adventure—it’s pura vida, MTS style!departing: July 2013, November 2013, December 2013 duration: 9 days activities: sea kayaking, river rafting, rafting, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family vacations, wildlife, multisport, solo travel, most popular pricing: from $2,795 - Ecuador
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8 days • from $6,003
Galápagos Aboard La Pinta Cruise in high style aboard a small cruise ship, while enjoying all the unforgettable wildlife encounters you’d expect from an MTS Galápagos voyagedeparting: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013 duration: 8 days activities: cruising, wildlife, snorkeling, kayaking, family vacations, most popular pricing: from $6,003 -
9 days • from $3,495
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, most popular pricing: from $3,495 -
11 days • from $4,095
Galápagos Islands Land-Based Adventure: Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Land exploration of the Galápagos Islandsdeparting: December 2013 duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, kayaking, multisport, lodge based, snorkeling, family vacations, wildlife, most popular pricing: from $4,095 -
11 days • from $3,995
NEW Kayaking the Galapagos & Amazon Explore two of the world’s most unique ecosystems with the Galapagos’ adventure experts by land and by seadeparting: July 2013, December 2013 duration: 11 days activities: lodge based, wildlife, kayaking, snorkeling, most popular, new, new for 2013 pricing: from $3,995 -
11 days • from $4,795
Galápagos Wildlife Adventure Cruise An expert-guided, intimate cruise aboard a comfortable deluxe yacht that would even make Charles Darwin envious!departing: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, December 2013, January 2014, February 2014, March 2014, April 2014, May 2014, June 2014, July 2014, August 2014, November 2014, December 2014 duration: 11 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, kayaking, cruising, family vacations, wildlife, snorkeling, multisport, popular fall trips, popular spring trips, popular summer trips, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $4,795 - India
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13 days • from $5,295
India: Royal Rajasthan Trek Palaces, fortresses, & wildlife trekduration: 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 -
11 days • from $4,295
Exploring Hidden Jewels of South India Experience wildlife, culture, and the Blue Mountains on this MTS-exclusive itinerary!duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, cultural pricing: from $4,295 -
13 days • from $4,595
India’s Northeast Frontier—Nagaland and Assam Cultural immersion, terrific wildlife viewing and a reception with a king—an MTS exclusive!departing: November 2013 duration: 13 days activities: cultural, hiking & trekking, wildlife pricing: from $4,595 -
15 days • from $7,295
India & Nepal: Save the Tiger A one-of-a-kind educational adventure to support tiger conservation effortsdeparting: March 2014 duration: 15 days activities: wildlife, popular spring trips pricing: from $7,295 - Kenya
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12 days • from $6,395
Walking with Giants: An Elephant Safari in Kenya An intimate and eye-opening look into the private lives of these complex and graceful creatures—an MTS exclusive!departing: August 2013, October 2013 duration: 12 days activities: safari, wildlife, new, most popular pricing: from $6,395 - Madagascar
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12 days • from $6,695
NEW 2013 Hidden Madagascar Adventure Explore a forgotten world unlike any other, on an itinerary only offered by MTS!departing: July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013 duration: 12 days activities: safari, hiking & trekking, wildlife, new, most popular pricing: from $6,695 - 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 $4,795
Malaysian Borneo Adventure: Following the Footprints of the Orangutans Hike untouched jungles in search of orangutans in the world’s oldest rainforestdeparting: August 2013 duration: 12 days activities: wildlife, hiking & trekking, new, new for 2013 pricing: from $4,795 - Mexico
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5 days • from $1,795
Oaxaca Explorer: Traditional and Contemporary Art, Dramatic Landscapes and Archeological Wonders An immersive, active journey through the region’s famously diverse landscapes and culturesduration: 5 days activities: hiking & trekking, family vacations, wildlife, cultural pricing: from $1,795 -
7 days • from $3,295
New Colonial Mexico A one-of-a-kind natural and cultural adventure—the way only MTS can do it!duration: 7 days activities: family vacations, wildlife, cultural, overland journeys, quick escapes pricing: from $3,295 -
8 days • from $3,795
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 vacations, wildlife, cultural pricing: from $3,795 -
7 days • from $2,595
Baja Surf Retreat for Women Surf lessons, a cooking class, horseback rides, beach time—the ultimate all-girl getaway!duration: 7 days activities: multisport, quick escapes, family vacations, sea kayaking, wildlife, snorkeling, most popular pricing: from $2,595 - 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 - 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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10 days • from $3,195
Nicaragua Tranquila Exploring the Cloud Forests and Pacific Coast of Nicaraguaduration: 10 days activities: sea kayaking, lodge based, hiking & trekking, family vacations, wildlife, snorkeling, new for 2013 pricing: from $3,195 - Norway
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9 days • from $3,990
Spitsbergen Encounter Our shortest Spitsbergen voyage!departing: August 2013 duration: 9 days activities: polar cruising, new, wildlife, sea kayaking pricing: from $3,990 -
11 days • from $4,490
Spitsbergen Explorer Realm of the polar beardeparting: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013 duration: 11 days activities: small boat cruising, cruising, wildlife, most popular pricing: from $4,490 - Panama
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7 days • from $3,750
Panama: Journey Between the Seas NEW ADVENTURE!
Sail from one ocean to another on an iconic journey through the Isthmus of Panama, and discover its rich history and surprising wildlifedeparting: November 2013, April 2014, May 2014, October 2014, November 2014 duration: 7 days activities: new, cruising, small boat cruising, wildlife, cultural, sea kayaking, kayaking, snorkeling, new for 2013, quick escapes, most popular pricing: from $3,750 - Peru
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5 days • from $3,400
Amazon River Discovery NEW ADVENTURE!
A luxury cruise along the world’s mightiest river—the perfect immersion in the wonders of the Amazon!departing: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013 duration: 5 days activities: new, small boat cruising, wildlife, new for 2013, quick escapes pricing: from $3,400 - Rwanda
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4 days • from $2,095
Rwanda: Mountain Gorillas Private Adventure or Extension An incredible opportunity see endangered mountain gorillasduration: 4 days activities: safari, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $2,095 - South Africa
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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 vacations, quick escapes pricing: from $2,195 -
11 days • from $7,495
South Africa Wildlife Safari NEW ADVENTURE!
Experience the best wildlife areas of South Africa at 3 exclusive luxury camps!duration: 11 days activities: safari, new, wildlife pricing: from $7,495 -
4 days • from $3,095
South Africa: Kruger National Park/Sabi Sand Game Reserve Extension or Private Adventure “Big Five” Heaven!duration: 4 days activities: safari, wildlife, family vacations, lodge based, quick escapes pricing: from $3,095 - Sri Lanka
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12 days • from $4,895
Magical Sri Lanka Villages, ruins, and wildlife in the Pearl of the Orientduration: 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 $6,195
Climb Kilimanjaro: Machame/Great Barranco Valley/Western Breach Route Trek to Africa’s highest peak with the summiting experts, followed by a classic Tanzanian safarideparting: July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, December 2013 duration: 15 days activities: safari, hiking & trekking, wildlife, popular fall trips, solo travel, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $6,195 -
14 days • from $6,095
Kenya & Tanzania Safari: Great Parks of East Africa Visit the most famous wildlife parks in Kenya and Tanzania on the most comprehensive itinerary available—a perennial favorite!departing: July 2013, August 2013, December 2013 duration: 14 days activities: safari, family vacations, wildlife, lodge based, popular fall trips, most popular pricing: from $6,095 -
12 days • from $5,695
Ultimate Tanzania Safari Three-day Serengeti walking safari combined with classic game safaris in Tanzania’s best parks—we're the first and only company to offer this one-of-a-kind tour!departing: July 2013 duration: 12 days activities: safari, hiking & trekking, family vacations, wildlife, cultural, popular winter trips, most popular pricing: from $5,695 - Uganda
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11 days • from $5,795
Uganda & Rwanda: African Primate Safari - Gorilla Tracking and More Rare encounters with Africa’s endangered primates—an MTS experience of a lifetime!departing: July 2013, September 2013, December 2013 duration: 11 days activities: safari, hiking & trekking, wildlife pricing: from $5,795 - United States
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12 days • from $4,995
ANWR-Arctic National Wildlife Refuge River Journey Rafting & Hiking on Alaska's Hulahula Riverduration: 12 days activities: river rafting, rafting, hiking & trekking, wildlife pricing: from $4,995 -
8 days • from $3,995
Alaska: Northern Passages & Glacier Bay National Park Kayak, hike, and explore Icy Strait and 3 exclusive cruising days in Glacier Bay National Park aboard the Wilderness Explorerdeparting: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013 duration: 8 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, cruising, wildlife, cultural, new pricing: from $3,995 -
8 days • from $2,395
Alaska: Wrangell-St. Elias Kayaking Expedition Sea kayaking & hiking in Icy Baydeparting: July 2013 duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, kayaking, wildlife pricing: from $2,395 -
3 days • from $995
Whales of Point Adolphus Sea kayaking and whale watching adventuredeparting: July 2013, August 2013 duration: 3 days activities: sea kayaking, wildlife, hiking & trekking, quick escapes pricing: from $995 -
8 days • from $3,395
Ultimate Alaska: Sea Kayaking Expedition Kayak among glaciers and whales with the experts on this one-of-a-kind adventure through pristine Glacier Baydeparting: July 2013, August 2013 duration: 8 days activities: sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, wildlife, solo travel, most popular pricing: from $3,395 -
7 days • from $3,895
Alaskan Wildlife Explorer: Inn-to-Inn in Southeast Alaska The most comprehensive, wildlife adventure in Southeastern Alaska—perfect for families!departing: July 2013, August 2013 duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, family vacations, wildlife, multisport, sea kayaking, cultural, lodge based, new, popular summer trips, quick escapes, most popular pricing: from $3,895 -
7 days • from $2,395
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: July 2013, August 2013 duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, sea kayaking, wildlife, kayaking, quick escapes, most popular pricing: from $2,395 -
10 days • from $4,995
Marsh Fork of the Canning River Rafting & Hiking in the Arctic National Wildlife Refugedeparting: June 2013 duration: 10 days activities: 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 2013 duration: 10 days activities: rafting, hiking & trekking, wildlife, most popular pricing: from $4,895 -
10 days • from $4,895
Noatak River Canoe Adventure Canoeing and Hiking in the Gates of the Arctic National Parkdeparting: August 2013 duration: 10 days activities: rafting, hiking & trekking, wildlife pricing: from $4,895 -
6 days • from $3,560
Glacier Bay Historic Ship Adventure Explore the best of Southeast Alaska from a floating basecamp with the Alaskan adventure pioneers since 1972!departing: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013 duration: 6 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family vacations, cruising, wildlife pricing: from $3,560 -
11 days • from $4,995
From Mountains to Sea—Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks Our signature wildlife-oriented Alaska tour, complete with special lodgings inside Denali National Park and on a wilderness island off the Kenai Peninsuladeparting: June 2013, August 2013 duration: 11 days activities: rafting, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family vacations, multisport, wildlife, lodge based, most popular pricing: from $4,995 -
13 days • from $3,795
Alaska: Rafting and Hiking the Alsek River Experience one of the most beautiful river expeditions on Earth, guided by the Alaska experts since 1972departing: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013 duration: 13 days activities: river rafting, hiking & trekking, wildlife, rafting, most popular pricing: from $3,795 -
10 days • from $3,295
Alaska: Rafting the Tatshenshini River Raft down the river pioneered by MTS co-founder Richard Bangs through one of the earth’s last wilderness frontiersdeparting: July 2013, August 2013 duration: 10 days activities: rafting, hiking & trekking, wildlife, most popular pricing: from $3,295 -
5 days • from $1,635
Alaska: Denali National Park—Experience Camp Denali Make the most of your visit to the Land of the Midnight Sun!duration: 5 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based, family vacations, wildlife pricing: from $1,635 -
8 days • from $2,745
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 2013, August 2013 duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, overland journeys, popular summer trips pricing: from $2,745 - 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

