USA · WILDLIFE
10 tours
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend: 10 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.”
