Best Wildlife Trips Around the World — Our Top 5

1.Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,252 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $46Our pick

Spend 12 to 13 hours touring the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne on a reverse route designed to reduce crowds and improve photo conditions. Choose a classic coach, mid-size group, or Mercedes-Benz van. Expect London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles, Apollo Bay, wildlife stops, and guides such as Philip, William, Daniel, and David Hsu.

“Many things to do in one day and a the weather was great on the month of February that makes the experience great. My advice : choose wisely which side of the bus you will seat.”

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2.Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,087 reviews · from $135

Spend about 10 hours exploring the Blue Mountains from Sydney with a guide such as Jason, Stuart, Ben, or Tony. See koalas and kangaroos at Featherdale, walk near Wentworth Falls, visit the Three Sisters, and stop for lunch in Leura or Katoomba. Expect a full day with moderate walking and flexible stops.

“The day trip with Activity Tours Australia was amazing. Our guide and driver is a very kind and fun person, also a careful driver. He was sharing his knowledge about Sydney, & the region very well. Highly recommended.”

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3.Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $89Top rated

Join Kangarrific Tours and guide Sam for a 10-hour small-group outing from Sydney to the Hunter Valley. Visit Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary, meet Australian animals with a ranger, taste cheese and chocolate, enjoy two boutique winery tastings, and add a relaxed wine-country lunch.

“We had a perfect day with several wine, cheese and chocolate tastes and a wonderful lunch. The guide was also excellent and our tour group has been perfect.”

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4.Waikiki, Hawaii: Deluxe Snorkel and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Cruise from Kewalo Basin to a reef off Waikiki with Living Ocean Tours. Your crew provides snorkel gear, life jackets, snacks, and sodas, plus a 20-foot slide, water trampoline, and floating mat. Andres, Missy, Hailey, Jason, and Andre have all been praised for keeping the trip fun and safe.

“The experience itself was really good, all of the crew members were really nice really on point with everything, the snorkelling was amazing, so were the slide and the trampoline my kids loved it, even my older one, the snacks and drinks were all good as well drinks were cold the whole time, it was a great time.”

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5.Blue Mountains Deluxe Small-Group Eco Wildlife Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 299 reviews · from $210

Spend about 10 hours exploring the Blue Mountains in a luxury minivan capped at 14 people. Visit Calmsley Hill for koalas and kangaroos, see the Three Sisters and Govetts Leap, and add lunch at the Hydro Majestic. Guides such as John, Karyn, Mario, and Kathy lead the day.

“Amazing tour. No other way to see so much in one day. Knowledgeable guide who gave information on everything big and small.”

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