Wildlife Encounters
Expeditions that are perfectly timed and selected to allow for intimate experiences with wildlife.
Baja: San Ignacio Lagoon and Sea of Cortez
Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calfs of San Ignacio Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We also visit the beautiful Sea of Cortez for whale watching on this week-long Baja adventure.
Tonga: Snorkeling with Humpback Whales
Spend six full days snorkeling with humpback whale mother-calf pairs on their calving grounds in Tonga, and explore coral gardens off the coast of Vava'u. Named a National Geographic Traveler "Tour of a Lifetime" in 2009.
View ExpeditionBaja: Whale Sharks and Snorkeling in the Sea of Cortez
Snorkel with whale sharks and sea lions in the Sea of Cortez and visit fish-rich Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park on this wildlife-filled Baja expedition.
View ExpeditionTrinidad: Land of the Leatherbacks
Participate in hands-on research and enjoy close encounters with the world’s largest turtles during their peak nesting season.
View ExpeditionPantanal, Brazil: Jaguars and Giant Otters
Join us in the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland and home to one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife on the planet. This program is designed to offer one of the best chances to see jaguars in the wild.
View ExpeditionOregon Coast: Nature and Photography Tours
Personalized single- or multi-day explorations of the flora, fauna, and landscapes of the beautiful Oregon coast.
View ExpeditionAntarctic Peninsula: Whales and Landscapes
Explore some of the best whale feeding grounds among Antarctica’s stunning landscapes on this special cruise offered in partnership with Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris and the American Cetacean Society.
View ExpeditionPalau Shark Week
Join this annual event and help save sharks while you scuba dive Palau's beautiful reefs.
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