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A lone giraffe walks across a golden grassy savanna with scattered trees, showcasing African wildlife in its natural environment.

Watch for whales in Quebec, go on safari in Tanzania or learn with your grandchildren at an acclaimed aquarium. On these animal adventures — you’ll learn from conservationists, marine biologists, ornithologists and other experts as you get up close to some of the world’s most fascinating creatures.

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An African red-eyed bulbul with a distinctive orange eye ring perches on a leafy branch during a Southern Africa birding safari.

Southern Africa Birding Safari: From Zimbabwe to Zambia & Beyond

From 9,299
Duration
15 days
Rating : 5
Outdoor: No Sweat
Group Type
Small Group
A bald eagle soars through the Mississippi River Valley in Minnesota with wings outstretched against a lush green forest background.

Birds & Blooms: Spring in the Mississippi River Valley

From 2,549
Duration
7 days
Rating : 4.86
Outdoor: No Sweat
Group Type
Small Group

Hiking in the Beartooth Mountains of Wyoming

From 3,099
Duration
6 days
Rating : 5
Outdoor: Spirited
Group Type
Micro Group

Iconic Africa: Journey Across South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe & Zambia

From 13,499
Duration
16 days
New Program
Keep the Pace
Group Type
Small Group
A polar bear walks across a snowy and rocky Arctic landscape.

Online Lecture: Polar Bears — King of the Arctic

From 0
Duration
1 hour
Not Reviewed
Easy Going
Special Offer
Two smiling women in traditional Kenyan beaded jewelry and colorful clothing stand in a savanna landscape with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.

Kenya in Depth: How Wildlife, People & Landscapes Intersect

From 7,999
Duration
15 days
Rating : 5
Let's Go!
Group Type
Micro Group
An African elephant raises its trunk in the savanna with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background during a classic safari in Kenya and Tanzania.

The Best of Kenya and Tanzania: A Classic Safari for Women

From 8,999
Duration
16 days
New Program
Keep the Pace
Group Type
Women Only
A vibrant green hummingbird with a rufous tail perches on a thin branch in the Ecuadorian Andes.

Birding in the Ecuadorian Andes

From 3,599
Duration
11 days
Rating : 4.88
Outdoor: Spirited
Group Type
Micro Group
A rustic bar at the White Stallion Ranch in Arizona features bar stools topped with western saddles and cowboy-themed chandeliers.

Ultimate Old West: The White Stallion Ranch Experience

From 1,899
Duration
6 days
Rating : 4.92
Outdoor: No Sweat
Group Type
Small Group
A birding expert uses a spotting scope to look for birds in a wooded area on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

Birding Virginia’s Eastern Shore and Chincoteague Island

From 1,499
Duration
6 days
Rating : 4.79
Outdoor: No Sweat
Group Type
Small Group
A grandchild on a San Juan Island trail adventure in Washington looks at a tiny butterfly resting on her finger.

Whales & Trails: A San Juan Island Adventure With Your Grandchild

From 2,449
Duration
6 days
Rating : 5
Keep the Pace
Group Type
Grandparent
Two children and their grandparent look at a large tank of colorful fish during an animal adventure at an Oregon aquarium.

Amazing Animal Encounters in Oregon With Your Grandchild

From 2,199
Duration
6 days
Rating : 4.9
Keep the Pace
Group Type
Grandparent
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