USA ·WILDLIFE
The good 15 wildlife trips go weeks ahead in season and the rest sit empty for a reason. Below: which is which, and what you get for the money.
Review of Miami’s Everglades airboat tour, wildlife show, bus transfer, pricing, timing, guides, alligator sightings, and practical tips.
“Really nice guide ( Jose). He really looked after his group. He made sure everything was going well. The tour on the everglades was definitely worth it.”
Review of Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching, with guaranteed humpback sightings, cruise pickup, heated cabins, guides, timing, and value tips.
“I was nervous to take this tour during our stop over in Juneau on a cruise. I was afraid maybe they wouldn't get us back on time. They did pick us up on time and get us back in plenty of time to make our boarding. We saw lots of whales and everyone was super friendly and taught us a lot of interesting information. We went in August. I'm not sure if that has an impact on how many whales we saw, but it was a very good experience.”
Review of Miami’s Everglades airboat tour, wildlife show, costs, timing, guides, animals, food, and practical tips before you book.
“Great activity in the Everglades - we'd hope to have a longuer time on the boat. We saw turtles, gators and also different birds. Our guide (Cody) was cool and funny : he was able to respond to our questions. The show was great as well (Thx again TOM) We'll recommend to anyone who wants to have this experience in teh Everglades.”
Review of Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier and whale-watching tour, with timing, value, wildlife odds, transport tips, and practical advice.
“Loved Alaska Tours with Kacie, Justin, and Nate aboard the George Mason. Very informative and we saw 2 whales that breeched! So exciting to see Sasha and her baby Chacha! Kacie knows her stuff and you can tell she loves her work! Great time! Highly recommend!”
Review of Anchorage’s half-day wilderness tour, with wildlife, glaciers, photo stops, Chugach scenery, costs, timing, and cruise advice.
“This tour is perfect to experience some highlights of Anchorage if you don’t have many days to sight see. The Wildlife Conservation stop was amazing enabling us to see many animals such as bears, moose, reindeer, porcupine, lynx, and bison. We stopped at a riverside area where salmon come to spawn and had up close views of sockeye, chum, and pink salmon. We chose to upgrade and went on the boat tour on Portage Lake to see Byron glacier up close. It was phenomenal and worth the extra money! Our tour guide, Aaron, was very knowledgeable about local wildlife and did a fantastic job explaining the history of Anchorage. He…”
See sharks, dolphins, turtles, and more on a family-friendly Key West catamaran tour with guides, drinks, shade, and safe wildlife viewing.
“Great experience. Also learned some shark facts. As we were heading back to shore, we also saw a bunch of dolphins swimming. The captain circled around so we could watch them for a bit”
Review of Naples manatee boat tour with wildlife sightings, guide tips, pricing, boat comfort, timing, value, and practical advice.
“Unable to see any manatees or other wild life. Floating slowly over dark water for an 11/2 hour. Not worth the drive there.”
Review of Miami’s Everglades airboat tour with wildlife show, alligator sightings, bus transport, costs, timing, and practical booking tips.
“Raphael Acosta was our driver and tour guide. He met us with great enthusiasm, attention to detail and guest needs, and plenty of facts and stories. We enjoyed all of the activities, especially the show presented by the young environmental scientist.”
Review of the Fort Lauderdale Everglades airboat tour, with wildlife tips, exhibit details, pricing, timing, weather advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Very well organized and a lot of fun! I was afraid it would be too hot but with the wind it was great. We didn’t think we’d see many gators because of the heat, but we ended up seeing 4. The captain was very knowledgeable and made sure to explain everything in detail and was very open to questions and conversation. We enjoyed it. The exhibit after was great as well. The people who work there are very passionate about what they do. Didn’t really know what to expect overall and ended up having a wonderful experience. We will be back with our son in the future!”
Review of Major Marine Tours’ six-hour Seward cruise to Kenai Fjords, with glaciers, wildlife, lunch, costs, tips, and booking advice.
“Guide was extremely knowledgeable and explained in detail about wildlife seen, local geography and glaciers”
Review of the 13-hour Yellowstone tour from Jackson Hole, featuring Old Faithful, wildlife, waterfalls, lunch, and Grand Teton scenery.
“Our guide Steve, knew just where to take us to catch the sites, sounds, and fur balls of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. Steve made our trip an experience we will never forget. Steve’s passion for nature and what he does shines through the knowledge he shares of the local history and wildlife. During our tour, Steve helped us spot an amazing amount of wildlife including, a momma bear and cubs, a grizzly, bison, elk, swans, moose, and Sandhill cranes. If you are looking for a tour of greater Yellowstone ecosystem, look no further than BrushBuck Tours and tour guide Steve.”
Ride an airboat through Central Florida wetlands, see alligators and birds, then explore Wild Florida’s wildlife park for $36.
“I really loved it. The tour guide was great. I learned a lot about alligators and saw them in their natural habitat. I also enjoyed the zoo, and I saw many alligators very close.”
Review of Sedona’s 3-hour Outlaw Trail 4x4 tour, with red-rock views, backcountry roads, local stories, wildlife, tips, and practical advice.
“CJ was an awesome guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area and gave us some great information and tips about the Sedona area. The jeep tour was so fun and we saw many beautiful sights.”
Cruise the Waccamaw River near Myrtle Beach for cypress scenery, wildlife, local history, and lively guides at a fair price.
“Great opportunity to see nature from a different perspective !! Narrative is fun but also very informative . Amazing history lesson incorporated into a very lovely excursion on the water. Well worth the money!!!”
Review of BrushBuck’s Grand Teton wildlife safari, with seasonal vehicles, expert guides, binoculars, snacks, wildlife odds, costs, and practical tips.
“Amazing time. Our guide Cameron was fantastic. So knowledgeable and capable. He was able to find us great wildlife and make sure that everyone was able to view it (especially our binocular challenged 8 year old). Cameron kept us entertained with great stories about the area to pass the time between animal sightings. Highly recommend this trip and outfitter.”
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