Wildlife Viewing Trips
Get ready to go wild! Pack your binoculars and join us for a safari in Africa, birding along the Amazon or snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos Islands. Our expert guides share their knowledge and love of natural history and wildlife in these top travel destinations.
Africa Trips
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Namibia and Botswana, together with their awesome beauty and diversity, are truly the gems of southern Africa. Visit the Namib, the most ancient desert in the world, followed by Botswana's wildlife-rich Okavango Delta and lastly, Victoria Falls, one of the 7 wonders of the world. View Slideshow
Activity: Wildlife Safari, Hiking
The adventure of a lifetime, times two — a Kilimanjaro climb and Serengeti safari are both included in this trip. View Slideshow
Activity: Climbing, Safari
Conjure up in your mind "safari" in the classic sense — vast stretches of savannah, flat-topped acacia trees silhouetted against orange-purple sunsets, hundreds of animals streaming across the horizon. This trip is that image made real. In nine very full days we visit Tanzania's premier wildlife parks! View Slideshow
Activity: Wildlife Safari
Latin America Trips
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Join us for a unique, close-up view of rainforest flora and fauna on this special wildlife adventure in Ecuador. We make our home at rustic but comfortable lodges nestled in a tropical garden setting of giant trees, brilliant blossoms and billowing ferns — the ideal sanctuary for rare, exotic wildlife and unique species of birds and butterflies. View Slideshow
Activity: Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
The stupendous eco-paradise of the Galapagos Islands offers exotic animal species including giant tortoise, penguin, flamingo and marine iguana, all enjoying full protection on this volcanic island chain off Ecuador's coast. View Slideshow
Activity: Boating, Walking, Swimming
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New for 2008. Explore Ecuador! Kayak in turquoise waters, swim off white sandy beaches with friendly sea lions, horseback ride and hike near active volcanoes, bike through the tortoise highlands and snorkel in a world-class marine reserve.
Activity: Hiking, Kayaking, Biking
A variety of ecosystems, from jungle to sea, supports incredible biodiversity that we'll enjoy while hiking and sea kayaking along the Pacific and Carribbean coasts. View Slideshow
Activity: Hiking, Kayaking, Rafting
Peru's Amazon Basin grants the adventurous traveler access to the magnificent lowland rainforests of South America and some of the most exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities on the planet.
Activity: Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
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Amazingly diverse, Panama boasts over 1000 bird and animal species found nowhere else on earth. Our hiking and paddling adventure highlights the wildlife-rich region near the Panama Canal, the pristine western highlands (home to Panama's tallest peak, Baru Volcano), and the beautiful Caribbean archipelago of Bocas del Toro.
Activity: Hiking, Rafting, Kayaking, Snorkeling
Board an expedition river boat and venture far up the Rio Negro, the least-inhabited river in the Amazon Basin. Join naturalist guides for an exploration of pristine rainforest areas rarely visited by outsiders.
Activity: Cruising, Walking, Wildlife Viewing
North America Trips
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Join us for an exploration of British Columbia's stunning Queen Charlotte Islands. Experienced biologists, educators, and professional crew ensure an informative, safe and ecologically sensitive trip. Yachts have large inflatable boats for shore excursions, and stable sea kayaks for exploring protected bays and along the shore.
Activity: Sea Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing
Polar Trips
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Antarctica
Travel to Antarctica and hike its extreme landscapes of icebergs and frozen desert or simply hang out with the penguins. Be among the rare few to sail the icy latitudes aboard an ice strengthened research vessel or a polar-class icebreaker designed for Antarctica exploration. REI Adventures Antarctica experts can get you there.
Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing
Arctic
Sail into spectacular fjords surrounded by towering mountains and glaciers illuminated by 24-hour sunlight; thrill at the experience of a powerful icebreaker tackling the pressure ridges and ice floes of the great Arctic; discover historic sites of polar exploration; view polar bears and other Arctic wildlife in their natural surroundings; and call at land rarely visited before. Our Arctic trip specialists can assist you in determining which Arctic cruise is best for you.
Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing
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