Natural History Tours

Adventure Holiday: Get back to Nature with your Family in Colorado Vacation Type: Family Programs Natural History Tours Travel Location: North America United States Western USA Colorado Gain a greater understanding of nature as you hike in backcountry Colorado.Examine fossils, look for wildflowers, raft, bike, and cross-country ski.Take a family vacation that will refresh, educate […]

Adventure Holiday: Galapagos Islands Expedition Vacation Type: Nature and Wildlife Tours Natural History Tours Travel Location: South America Ecuador Thoroughly explore the islands of the Galapagos with naturalist guides.Walk near the inland salt crater and to the fur seal grotto.See penguin colonies and intricate lava formations in this colorful region.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail […]

Adventure Holiday: Mix Natural History and Rafting Vacation Type: Rafting Natural History Tours Travel Location: North America United States Pacific Northwest USA Oregon Idaho Enjoy rafting wild water while you learn what forces made the river canyon.Enjoy easygoing instruction from two experts during this rafting trip.Learn as little or as much as you like and […]

Adventure Holiday: Walking in the Land of Ice and Fire Vacation Type: Walking Tours Natural History Tours Travel Location: Europe Iceland See Godafoss and Gullfoss, Iceland’s most famous waterfalls.Visit the astounding Lake Myvatn, a birdwatcher’s paradise.In Greenland, visit an Eskimo settlement and the Polar pack-ice.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of Svartifoss (Black) […]

Adventure Holiday: Exploring Lake Baikal Vacation Type: Hiking and Trekking Journeys Natural History Tours Travel Location: Eastern Europe Russia Visit the world’s oldest and deepest lake, Lake Baikal.Explore the natural history of this environmentally-endangered region.See hundreds of species of plant and wildlife found only here.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of Siberia’s famous […]

Adventure Holiday: The Antarctica Peninsula Voyage Vacation Type: Cruises Natural History Tours Travel Location: South America Argentina Buenos Aires Take a 14-day tour of the Antarctic Peninsula.Embark on a voyage of adventure and discovery.Attend lectures on board ship to learn about Antarctica.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of Explore the rugged landscape of […]

Adventure Holiday: Learning Adventures at Snake River Vacation Type: Natural History Tours Schools Travel Location: North America United States Western USA Wyoming Montana Expand your own creative vision with courses in art and photography.Learn new perspectives on the past and present of Native Americans.Study the writers and painters who focused on the American West.Alternate programs […]

Adventure Holiday: Study the Links Between People and Plants Vacation Type: Archaeologic and Historic Tours Natural History Tours Travel Location: North America United States Western USA Colorado Study the historic relationship between Native Indians and plants.Assess the rates of plant growth and regeneration in the Southwest.Examine archaeological sites with experts during this tour.This activity is […]

Adventure Holiday: Exploring the Japanese Alps Vacation Type: Walking Tours Natural History Tours Travel Location: Asia Japan Spend five days rambling through the Kita, also known as Japan’s Alps.Stay in elegantly-provisioned huts along this leisurely hike.Make an optional ascent of Mount Hotaka for views of Mount Fuji.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of […]

Adventure Holiday: Fire, Water, Earth and Tribal Life Vacation Type: Native Culture Tours Natural History Tours Travel Location: Southeast Asia Indonesia Explore several islands in Indonesia’s 13,000-island archipelago.Visit Sulawesi, home of the Torajans, known for their hanging graves.See homes with sweeping bamboo roofs resembling a ship’s prow.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of […]

Adventure Holiday: Following the Silk Road from Istanbul to Albania Vacation Type: Walking Tours Natural History Tours Travel Location: Middle East Turkey Follow the Silk Road from Turkey to Albania.Explore the ancient capitals of the Ottoman Empire.Take a ferry to the delightful Greek island of Corfu.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of The […]

Adventure Holiday: Discover the Natural History of Australia Vacation Type: Natural History Tours Nature and Wildlife Tours Travel Location: Oceania Australia Stay at sheep ranches with Australian families and share their culture. Spend two days in the Outback, land of boomerangs and camel caravans.Explore Kakadu National Park, see its wide collection of birds and animals.Children […]

Adventure Holiday: A Fishing and Natural History Safari Vacation Type: Natural History Tours Fishing Travel Location: North America United States Pacific Northwestern USA Alaska Fish to your heart’s content on Alaska’s famous Kenai Peninsula.Hook salmon, rainbow trout and Dolly Varden or photograph wildlife.The non-fisherman can hike mountain trails in Chugach National Forest.Children may participate. Vacation […]

Adventure Holiday: A Geology Tour of Kamchatka’s Volcanoes Vacation Type: Natural History Tours Nature and Wildlife Tours Travel Location: Eastern Europe Russia See the “Circle of Fire” volcanoes smoldering in the distance on Kamchatka.Visit the hot springs that are warmed by this active volcano range.Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Kamchatka Peninsula.Children may participate. Vacation […]

Adventure Holiday: A Tour of Israel for Older Adults Vacation Type: Older Adults Natural History Tours Travel Location: Middle East Israel Jerusalem Tel Aviv Explore the land of the Bible on this unique tour.Spend four nights in the fascinating city of Jerusalem.Tour Crusader Forts, nature reserves, parks and the art on Mt. Carmel.This activity is […]