USA · WILDLIFE
41 tours
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend: 15 wildlife trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Everglades airboat with wildlife spotting and an alligator show. Roundtrip Miami bus, group photo, priority entry for $49.
“Loved the gators. The gator guide was amazing. Knew their names and homes and all. Held a baby gator. Felt like a purse.”
Juneau whale watching by Alaska Tales. Prebook for 100% whale sightings, heated boat comfort, and a cruise-friendly day with transfers.
“We had a great time and the crew was friendly, knowledgeable and got us where we saw whales. The deck got a little crowded but folks were nice about sharing space.”
Everglades airboat ride and wildlife show at Gator Park. Learn the River of Grass, spot gators and birds, and grab snacks.
“Awesome, so much fun, saw many gators and our guide and the show was amazing ❣️”
See Mendenhall Glacier up close, then hunt for humpbacks on a warm wildlife cruise from Juneau, with round-trip transport included.
“The trip was great. Saw whales learned their names and the crew was great. Would definitely do this again.”
Anchorage group tour for wildlife and glacier views, with Ring of Glaciers stops, beluga watching, and optional Portage Glacier cruise.
“The guide was amazing however due to weather we didn’t get the experience of any wildlife 😟 it was raining and very windy but the guide Mia tried very hard to make it worthwhile”
Spend 2 hours on Key West waters aboard an eco-friendly catamaran, spot dolphins and other wildlife, then watch sharks feed.
“Fun and very informative tour guides. Shark experience was awesome! I highly recommend this experience!”
Naples Everglades manatee boat tour from Port of the Islands Marina, covered ride, polarized gear, and Coast Guard captain wildlife spotting.
“It appeared that our boat scared away the manatees -- we should have booked a kayak tour instead. Also, the entire ride was within a man-made community -- not ideal for looking at wild life in its natural element. The guide put a lot of effort in keeping the tour entertaining with jokes and fun facts though. It was more of a cultural experience of Floridian life than an eco tour.”
Everglades airboat and wildlife show with roundtrip bus from Miami. See alligators up close in about 4 hours for $49.20.
“The big bus arrived on time, but due to current traffic congestion the journey took approximately 3 hours in total instead of the 45-60 minutes each way listed. The experience, staff and facilities were all good and worth the cost.”
Fast Everglades airboat ride near Fort Lauderdale plus Sawgrass exhibits, including alligators, reptiles, and conservation videos.
“Don’t expect to see alligators when the temperature drops. They should have closed. Very bad weather. Education center was better.”
A 6-hour Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward with glacier calving, seabird islands, and wildlife spotting, plus a hot lunch onboard.
“What a wonderful experience. Capt. Lara was extremely informative. Crew all very attentive and friendly (Luis, Melody, Sydney..) We went on the Skana. Looks like a new boat. It was impeccably clean. We saw humpback whales, sea lions, Dall’s porpoise, otters, eagles, harp seals. Had a glacier margarita! Did the 6 hour tour and it was perfect.”
Jackson Hole to Yellowstone in a small group: wildlife hunt, Old Faithful eruption, Grand Canyon Falls, geyser basins, and picnic lunch.
“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.”
Everglades airboat ride and Wild Florida wildlife park near Orlando. Alligator demo, birds, and more in 30 to 60 minutes.
“Airboat ride was really cool and guide knew so much about local wildlife and made sure to stop and point out sightings along the way. He also did all he could for us to get some alligator sightings which we did get and was really cool. Got the zoo for free as well and it was really good and they had some amazing wildlife shows and experiences. Would definitely recommend!”
A 3-hour Sedona 4x4 through western canyons and Coconino National Forest, with major photo stops, wildlife spotting, and expert guiding.
“Most of the tour was driving in the outback away from the rock formations. It was an a fun and interesting tour and the driver was great, 5 stars, but we would have preferred seeing more of the rock formations. Maybe a different tour route would be better for this.”
Two hours on the Waccamaw River near Myrtle Beach. Narrated wildlife spotting, history, and cypress scenery for $46 per person.
“This is a great trip to learn about our natural resourses. Very educational. The guide was very informative. You travel on the wacamarove and the intercoastal hwy. You see turtles, birds and alligators along with explanations of the habitation, migrations, etc. It was fun to see the animals. Very fun”
Small-group Grand Teton wildlife safari at dawn or dusk. Open-air views, binoculars, snacks, and photo stops for big animals.
“Allie was a great tour guide. Amazing how she spotted animals while driving. Was able to get us a bear sighting!”
