Panama Sampler: Birding, Nature & History |
Panama Sampler: Birding, Nature & History
Tocumen International Airport, Panama
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9 Days from $3,390* per person
Provider: Naturalist Journeys (3 testimonials) Panama is an exciting destination for natural history travel and is blessed with a rich culture, past and present. Panama’s lowland rainforests are some of the most remarkable in the world and its highlands provide spectacular scenery. On the narrow land isthmus where the Canal is located (only 50 miles wide), the flora and fauna of North and South America blend with astonishing diversity. With 928 species of birds, 1,500 known species of trees, and over 10,000 species of plants,… more |
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Death Valley Hiking, Wildflowers, and Natural History |
Death Valley Hiking, Wildflowers, and Natural History
Las Vegas Airport, NV, United States
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6 Days from $2,250* per person
Provider: Naturalist Journeys (3 testimonials) Death Valley: this foreboding yet intriguing name belies the hidden wonders of this two million-acre national park. From the Badwater Basin, 282 feet below sea level, to the 11,049-foot height of Telescope Peak, this park and surrounding areas of the Mojave Desert offer a diverse and exciting world to discover. With adequate winter rains, spring wildflowers decorate the landscape with every color of the rainbow. What better way to explore it than on foot, on trails that vary from dry… more |
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Washington's North Cascades/Whidbey Island Nature & Birding |
Washington's North Cascades/Whidbey Island Nature & Birding
Airport near Seattle, WA, United States
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7 Days from $2,150* per person
Provider: Naturalist Journeys (3 testimonials) Few realize that a birding spectacle occurs each winter in Washington State. Scores of wintering waterfowl, seabirds, raptors, owls, geese, and swans congregate here to escape harsh winter environs to the north and east. On this tour, which occurs over the extended Presidents Day week, we plan explore the scenic Puget Sound country, including Olympic Peninsula, Whidbey Island, Skagit and Fraser River valleys where majestic seabirds, swans and waterfowl abound. We explore by foot, ferry and van. You can count… more |
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Utah Arizona Sampler: Bryce, Zion And Grand Canyon |
Utah Arizona Sampler: Bryce, Zion And Grand Canyon
Flagstaff airport, AZ, United States
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9 Days from $2,290* per person
Provider: Naturalist Journeys (3 testimonials) Renew your spirits in the mountains and beautiful red rock canyons of Utah and Arizona. Discover a beautiful and intriguing terrain rich in scenic and geological wonders. Plants and animals of the region are fascinating as well. Nature is the theme of our journey as we enjoy great walks, enjoy scenic drives, and time to explore, photograph and study locations in detail. Evenings, relax in the ambience of rustic lodges at the parks or in charming accommodations in nearby towns.The… more |
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Amazon River Cruise |
Amazon River Cruise
Lima International Airport, Peru
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10 Days from $3,898* per person
Provider: Naturalist Journeys (3 testimonials) We have chosen to partner with International Expeditions for this NEW Naturalist Journey’s adventure, set for August 10-19. We admire this company’s commitment to local communities and the environment, and trust them based on their 32 years of experience leading Amazon River cruises, providing guests with unrivaled access to the rainforest’s most pristine areas in the company of the river’s most knowledgeable local guides.This August we embark on a ship they have totally refurbished and just brought into service, the… more |
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Alaska Sampler: Fairbanks, Denali, Seward (Kenai Fjords) & Aleyska |
Alaska Sampler: Fairbanks, Denali, Seward (Kenai Fjords) & Aleyska
Airport near Anchorage, AK, United States
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16 Days from $4,690* per person
Provider: Naturalist Journeys (3 testimonials) In a world where the treasures of wildlife and wild places are dwindling, Alaska remains a wilderness jewel. More than any place in North America, it retains its wild character and ecological integrity, making a visit here simply a “must do” experience. We visit in June when we have endless hours of daylight to explore. It is an active time for birds and wildlife feeding young in the short summer season. Our journey is designed to visit signature landscapes from… more |
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White Mountain Apache Wilderness Journeys |
White Mountain Apache Wilderness Journeys
Show-Low, Arizona
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6 Days from $1,500* per person
Provider: Naturalist Journeys (3 testimonials) The White Mountain Apache Reservation is situated on some of Arizona’s finest wilderness lands. Featuring lush forests at elevations of 7000 ft., the landscape blends elements of the Rocky Mountains and Mexico’s Sierra Madres. White Mountain Apache lands offer a green oasis in an otherwise arid Southwest and June is a peak time for wildflowers, nesting birds, and elk calves – the latter a real key to locating local Black Bear and wolf activity. We plan to be out early… more |
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New Mexico: Geology In The Land Of Georgia O'Keeffe |
New Mexico: Geology In The Land Of Georgia O'Keeffe
Albuquerque International Airport, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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7 Days from $2,590* per person
Provider: Naturalist Journeys (3 testimonials) Georgia O’Keeffe’s bold paintings often stay etched in our minds. Imagine having a geologist on hand to interpret her landscape’s formation! Join a Naturalist Journey’s trip that highlights the gamut from bedrock and earth processes to art and the story of a fascinating woman’s life. Examine the way that nature and culture intertwine in New Mexico, which for us holds endless fascination. Join Narca Moore-Craig and expert geologist Kirt Kempter, to explore Tent Rocks National Monument, Bandelier National Park, and… more |
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New Year'S At Nags Head |
New Year'S At Nags Head
Norfolk International Airport, Norfolk, VA, United States
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8 Days from $2,290* per person
Provider: Naturalist Journeys (3 testimonials) North Carolina’s fabled Outer Banks (OBX) are one of America’s prime tourist destinations, greeting throngs of beachgoers during the warmer months. But when the weather turns cold, the tourists depart and much of the infrastructure that supports them shuts down for the season. It is then that vast numbers of swans, geese and ducks migrate to OBX and the adjacent mainland, and birders, waterfowl hunters, and fishermen become the main human visitors.The banks are actually a long chain of narrow… more |
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India: Wildlife And Birding Safari Birds, Tigers & The Taj Mahal |
India: Wildlife And Birding Safari Birds, Tigers & The Taj Mahal
Delhi airport, IGI Airport T3 Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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11 Days from $4,450* per person
Provider: Naturalist Journeys (3 testimonials) Join us for a safari through the heartland of wild India, involving some indulgence and excitement! Beyond the crowded, colorful, pulsating cities of India, national parks and reserves house an incredibly rich array of animals and offer memorable wildlife viewing opportunities. Conservation efforts have resulted in the establishment of several reserves to protect one of the world’s most endangered and magnificent wild cats – the Bengal Tiger. Efforts are gaining ground, and we hear that Tiger numbers are on the… more |
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Australia: Best Of Tasmania And Victoria Wildlife And Birding |
Australia: Best Of Tasmania And Victoria Wildlife And Birding
Hobart International Airport, Cambridge, Tasmania, Australia
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15 Days from $6,710* per person
Provider: Naturalist Journeys (3 testimonials) After several journeys to Australia, we have to say that Tasmania, along with the wildlife and birding hotspots of Victoria, stand out in our minds as the top choices for summer. Tasmania is an island state of Australia and its isolation has helped it become a stronghold for a number of species that once occurred on the Australian mainland but have since become extinct there.Mammal species found here and nowhere else in the world include the Tasmanian Devil, Eastern Quoll,… more |
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