National Parks · WILDLIFE

The 15 Wildlife Trips in the World That Earn Their Price

30 tours  ·  from $18 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 wildlife trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer - Arriving at Everglades Holiday Park
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From Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer

1.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8,622 reviews · 5 hours · from $49Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park, then join a 45-minute airboat ride with a captain such as Kyle, Jeff, or Captain Chaos. Look for alligators, turtles, vultures, and birds, watch an alligator show, and take home a complimentary group photo.

“captain chaos our skipper for the day was absolutely amazing, funny, knowledgeable and tenacious! our driver German was also amazing. completely worth the money”

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Miami: Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show - What the airboat ride is really like
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Miami: Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

2.Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,296 reviews · 1 day · from $42

At Gator Park, an English-speaking guide takes you on a 35 to 40-minute airboat ride through Everglades National Park, followed by a 30-minute alligator and wildlife show. Expect fast water, sawgrass, turtles, birds, and plenty of alligator facts, with guides such as Cody, John, Tom, and Anthony often praised for their humor.

“Great way yo see the national park from a different perspective. Guide gave clear instructions and pointed out wildlife along the way.”

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Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: the most dependable wildlife stop
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Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

3.Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,004 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Travel from Anchorage to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Chugach National Forest, Beluga Point, and Portage Glacier. Guides such as Holly, Hunter, Patrick, and Aaron add local history, wildlife facts, and smartphone photography tips. Summer visitors can add the Ptarmigan Glacier Cruise for a closer look at Portage Glacier.

“This tour is perfect to experience some highlights of Anchorage if you don’t have many days to sight see. The Wildlife Conservation stop was amazing enabling us to see many animals such as bears, moose, reindeer, porcupine, lynx, and bison. We stopped at a riverside area where salmon come to spawn and had up close views of sockeye, chum, and pink salmon. We chose to upgrade and went on the boat tour on Portage Lake to see Byron glacier up close. It was phenomenal and worth the extra money! Our tour guide, Aaron, was very knowledgeable about local wildlife and did a fantastic job explaining the history of Anchorage. He…”

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Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami - Getting to Holiday Park from Miami
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Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami

4.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,886 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Travel by air-conditioned motorcoach from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park, then ride an airboat with a guide such as Captain Zack or Drew. Look for alligators and other wildlife, watch a live show, and receive a group photo. The trip lasts about four hours.

“Check to see if there are other events going on in the city. There were three on the only day we could go. Our bus was1 1/2 hours late picking us up. We didn't get very much extra time at the Everglades. The boat ride was fun and so was the show. Our drive back was almost 2 hours as we had to drop off people at the south beach location first who missed their bus. It was a long day.”

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Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter - The Alligator and Reptile Exhibit adds a closer look
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Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter

5.Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,791 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33Best value

You’ll take a 30 to 40-minute guided airboat ride at Sawgrass Recreation Park, then visit alligator and reptile exhibits. Captains such as Andrew, Ron, and Jimmy have been praised for clear explanations. Morning departures offer the best chance of seeing wildlife.

“The beauty of nature is incredible. Be aware that you may not see many gators during the daytime tour (but definitely on the night tour). But still, the sights of the Everglades and the ride on the airboat are wonderful and worth it.”

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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise - Getting close to Aialik or Holgate Glacier
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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

6.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,756 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $265

Spend about six hours sailing 100 miles from Seward through Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park. You’ll see Holgate or Aialik Glacier, watch for calving ice, and visit Chiswell Islands or Cape Resurrection. A naturalist provides narration, with lunch, binoculars, and heated seating included.

“This 6 hours cruise tour is amazing. It was a sunny day and we met a lot of wildlife like whales, sea otters and sea lions. The view is stunning and the crew are super friendly. Highly recommended!”

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From Jackson Hole: Yellowstone Old Faithful, Waterfalls and Wildlife Day Tour - Grand Teton at first light
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From Jackson Hole: Yellowstone Old Faithful, Waterfalls and Wildlife Day Tour

7.From Jackson Hole: Yellowstone Old Faithful, Waterfalls and Wildlife Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,557 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $329

Leave Jackson or Teton Village before sunrise for a small-group tour through Grand Teton and Yellowstone. A naturalist guide such as Kelsey, Kyle, Steve, or Amanda may lead the day, spotting wildlife and explaining geology, wildfires, history, and ecology. Lunch, snacks, drinks, binoculars, and hotel pickup are included.

“Recommend this tour, so much to see definitely saw more on this tour than I would have on my own. Best experience on my trip.”

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Orlando: Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Park Ticket - What happens on the 30-minute airboat ride
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Orlando: Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Park Ticket

8.Orlando: Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,459 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $36

At Wild Florida, a captain such as Jeff, Lauren, Todd, or Mike takes you across protected Central Florida wetlands on a 30-minute airboat ride. Your ticket also covers the wildlife park and live alligator demonstration, with birds, tortoises, zebras, deer, and more on view.

“We absolutely loved the airboat ride and our guide! 100/10 would recommend!”

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Grand Teton Wildlife Safari in a Enclosed or Open-Air Vehicle (season dependent) - Choosing the right vehicle and clothing
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Grand Teton Wildlife Safari in a Enclosed or Open-Air Vehicle (season dependent)

9.Grand Teton Wildlife Safari in a Enclosed or Open-Air Vehicle (season dependent)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,212 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $159

Spend about four hours searching Grand Teton National Park for moose, elk, bears, bison, wolves, and birds with a local naturalist. Ride open-air from June to mid-September or a heated vehicle in colder months. Binoculars, snacks, drinks, and small-group guiding are included.

“The guide was friendly, patient and extremely knowledgeable. He clearly knew the spots where we were likely to view animals. The van was comfortable as well.”

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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward - Starting in Resurrection Bay From Seward
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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

10.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,036 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

Cruise about 100 miles from Seward through Kenai Fjords National Park aboard a warm, 95-foot vessel. Your captain and onboard guide point out glaciers, whales, puffins, sea lions, and seabird rookeries, with lunch included and time on outdoor viewing decks.

“Saw whales, sea otters, and a large pod of orcas. Captain Mike was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and history of the area.”

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Sunset 4-Hour Grand Teton Wildlife Adventure - How the wildlife search unfolds
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Sunset 4-Hour Grand Teton Wildlife Adventure

11.Sunset 4-Hour Grand Teton Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $198

Spend four sunset hours in Grand Teton National Park with a science-trained guide such as Kirk, Ricky, Joy, or Raf. Each guest gets a window seat, binoculars, and access to Swarovski scopes while your guide searches for moose, elk, bison, wolves, bears, and birds.

“The guided tour was remarkable right from the beginning! Raphael(Raf)was very professional and respectful from the get go! He was very knowledgeable and gave us a ton of information! There were snacks and beverages which made us feel very comfortable in our van that was very cozy! The ability to open the roof to get better views was PERFECT! Thanks EcoTours, Totty, and a BIG kudos to Raf!”

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Sunrise 4-Hour Grand Teton Wildlife Adventure - Grand Teton’s back roads and wildlife stops
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Sunrise 4-Hour Grand Teton Wildlife Adventure

12.Sunrise 4-Hour Grand Teton Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $198

Start early in Jackson and ride into Grand Teton National Park in a 4x4 safari vehicle with roof hatches. Guides such as Bo, Lucas, Ricky, and Ashley seek out moose, elk, bears, bison, and eagles while you enjoy coffee, breakfast, snacks, binoculars, and spotting scopes.

“Great tour led by Ashley! She did an amazing job. We saw moose, elk, bear, deer, a bald eagle and other wildlife. Overall a great experience.”

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From Miami: Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer - The ride from Miami to the River of Grass
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From Miami: Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer

13.Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 817 reviews · from $40

Travel from Miami by air-conditioned double-decker bus to the Everglades for a 40-minute airboat ride, wildlife show, and free time. Upgrade to a 2.5-hour Miami tour and 1.5-hour Biscayne Bay cruise, with guides such as Captain Andrew, Will, and Josh praised for their friendly style.

“The bus was very comfortable, driver was nice, got there pretty quickly. Airboat was cool too, the captain was funny and very pleasant, helpful, informative. Spotted 3 gators while on the airboat”

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Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch - Starting before breakfast in Hayden Valley
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Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

14.Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 739 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Yellowstone with a private naturalist guide, such as Mike, Josh, Mitchell, or Tim. Expect early wildlife searches, geysers, waterfalls, Yellowstone Lake, a deli picnic, binoculars, spotting scopes, snacks, and a wildlife video to take home.

“Michael was an excellent guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and we felt we learned so many things. Tour of the park was a good mix of hiking and driving. Both the shuttle driver and guide were on time and very friendly. Tour was expensive but we felt it was well worth the money. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure - Mount Norquay Road gives you Banff from above
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Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

15.Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Explore Banff by modern minibus with a guide such as Nolan, Lubo, Charlie, or Ollie. You’ll visit Mount Norquay, Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, the Hoodoos, Bow Falls, and Surprise Corner while watching for elk, deer, foxes, coyotes, sheep, goats, and bears.

“Wasn’t too bad but possibly a bit misleading as seemed more focused on sights rather than wildlife sightings.”

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