Best Wildlife Trips Around the World — Our Top 14

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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6.From Banff: Banff Wildlife & Scenic Highlights Premium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 266 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Spend three hours with a local English-speaking guide, such as Lubo, Tess, or Ollie, looking for wildlife and Banff scenery. Visit Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and quieter local spots in a comfortable van for up to 12 people.

“Tyler was very informative. His mom should be very proud of how smart and quick witted he was.”

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7.LookAbout Darwin, Wetlands & Wildlife Premium Tour – Max 6 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $114

Join Geoff Barrett for a five-hour small-group trip from Darwin to Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve. Look for birds, wallabies, crocodiles, buffalo, and termite mounds from a guaranteed window seat, then stop at Humpty Doo Hotel for a meal at your own cost. Photos, binoculars, water, and transfers are included.

“We had a fantastic trip to Fogg Dam and Humpty Doo Hotel. Our trip began with us being picked up and we were all introduced to each other. The dinner was scrumptious and very big ( I had 24 garlic prawns). Thanks Geoff for the beautiful pictures. When I booked the trip Jane, rang and spoke to me about the level of walking involved on the trip ( and she put a note in Geofd's note for the day for my sister). It was a fun trip and we would happily travel with Geoff any day.”

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8.Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 77 reviews · 13 hours · from $38Best value

Travel the Great Ocean Road in reverse with an English-speaking guide, stopping at London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles, Kennett River, Apollo Bay, and Memorial Arch. Choose a classic coach, 35-seat mid-size coach, or 15-person Mercedes van. Guides include Philip, William, and Allan.

“Really enjoyed my tour of the Great Ocean Road! Will was a fantastic tour guide and made the day. Would recommend but remember to bring layers.”

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9.LookAbout Darwin Wetlands Wildlife Premium Tour Max 6 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · 5 hours · from $112

Join Geoff Barrett for a five-hour small-group trip from Darwin to Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, with guaranteed window seats, binoculars, wildlife photography, and local commentary. Finish at the Humpty Doo Hotel, where you can order Northern Territory food and drinks before your return transfer.

“This was an absolutely brilliant tour. The guide was so knowledgable and full of information. Apart from this he was a magnificent photographer and had a fantastic camera and shared his exceptional photos with us. He certainly made sure we didn't miss anything and went out of his way to allow us to take as many photos as possible and to show us all the wildlife.”

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10.Honolulu: Deluxe Waikiki Snorkel and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 2h 30m · from $89

Spend 150 minutes aboard Living Ocean Tours’ double-decker boat, cruising from Kewalo Basin toward Diamond Head before snorkeling near Waikiki. You can use the 20-foot slide, water trampoline, and snorkel gear, while guides point out fish, turtles, dolphins, and seasonal whales.

“sortie très agréable. équipe au top un peu court à mon goût ... quelques jolis poissons (appatés)...tortues pratiquement invisibles ...fonds marins pas extraordinaires ( lagon de Nouvelle Calédonie est extraordinaire par rapport)”

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11.Cape Town: 2-Day Wildlife Tour with Safaris and Luxury Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 2 days · from $534

Leave Cape Town or Stellenbosch early for Botlierskop’s malaria-free reserve, then sleep in a luxury tent at Buffelsdrift Lodge near Oudtshoorn. You’ll take two shared 4x4 drives, follow Route 62, and may add an elephant observation for about R650.

“Sehr gut organisierte Safari Tour in einem Sprinter Bus. Gute Unterkünfte und Game Drives. Ein besonderes Lob an unseren Guide Maudi,freundlich , gut organisiert ,hat uns alle Fragen beantwortet und war immer für uns da, jederzeit wieder würde ich mit diesem Veranstalter buchen.”

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12.VIP Tour from Anchorage to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $178

Ride from Anchorage in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with guide Martin to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Spend about two hours near rescued native animals, then pause at Bird Creek and along the scenic drive. The tour runs morning or afternoon and includes admission, water, and all fees.

“Don’t spend the money!!! The Wildlife Conservation Center is doing helpful things to promote growth of species which I appreciate . The property is horrible, the animals & their space isn’t well kept. Overgrowth kept viewing areas to a MINIMUM. Our host, Martine was wonderful. Very informative, safe driver, fun and kind. If it wasn’t for him I would I told him to take me back.”

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13.Premium Adelaide Hills Cleland Wildlife and Hahndorf Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $179

Spend eight hours with guide Liz exploring Mount Lofty, Cleland Wildlife Park, Hahndorf, Melba’s chocolate shop, and Cobb’s Hill Estate. Feed kangaroos, see koalas and wombats, enjoy free time for lunch, and finish with cheese and optional wine tasting. Pickup is available from central Adelaide and Glenelg hotels.

“I had a great day with Liz. I was the only customer, and the tour went ahead anyway—awesome. On the way, she shared lots of interesting information about the area and what I would be seeing. Feeding the kangaroos was fun. Bought some chocolate and even get a change to taste some wine. Great experience with an amazing guide!”

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14.Kuranda Wildlife Experience Deluxe Multi Attraction Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $64

Spend 90 to 120 minutes visiting Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld, and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Feed Australian animals, meet tropical birds, see Ulysses butterflies, and receive a supervised photo while patting a koala.

“Got to touch a koala since not all experiences allow you to touch one. The care takers are dedicated and loving to the koalas… it shows and the koalas reciprocate by showing trust, giving nose kisses to their care givers.”

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