USA · WILDLIFE
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 wildlife tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review the $49 Miami Everglades tour with airboat ride, alligator show, wildlife sightings, bus transfer, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Quite nice. Hovercraft is great and it has hutę power- adrenaline shot guaranted but not overdosed.”
Review of Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching, with humpback sightings, heated cabins, port transfers, pricing, itinerary, tips, and booking advice.
“It was AWESOME!!!! Our tour guides where knowledgeable and fun!! James, Nate & Sophie!!!! We did get to see a whale breach out of the water and several others moving through the water.”
Ride an airboat through the Everglades, spot alligators and birds, and enjoy a lively wildlife show at Gator Park near Miami.
“Amazing 2-hour experience – pure fun! We had a blast at Gator Park! The airboat ride was the absolute highlight—speeding across the water was so much fun. The entire 2-hour visit was top-notch: • The Crew: Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. • On the boat: The man who took us out was fantastic! He was very entertaining and shared a lot of interesting facts. • The Show: The show was also great—very fun and highly informative at the same time. It’s the perfect mix of action and education. Highly recommended!”
Pair Mendenhall Glacier with a Juneau whale watch, using round-trip port transfers, local guides, snacks, and flexible departures.
“The guides are passionate about seeing whales. They were very engaging. I would recommend this experience to all.”
Review of Anchorage’s six-hour wilderness tour, with wildlife, glaciers, photo tips, scenic stops, costs, cruise options, and practical 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 lemon and nurse sharks up close from an eco-friendly catamaran, with dolphins, turtles, drinks, and expert wildlife guidance in Key West.
“Wonderful experience!!! Loved the info provided about the sharks and dolphins. They made sure that kids had a safe and fun time. Small group made it even more enjoyable.”
See wild manatees, alligators, birds, and more on a small covered boat tour from Naples, with expert guides and flexible daily departures.
“Captain Chris was great- super knowledgeable about the area and the birds and animals. We did see several manatees, a croc (wasn’t expecting that!) and native birds. It was a relaxing cruise down tha canal, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon!”
Review of Miami’s Everglades airboat tour with wildlife show, bus transport, costs, timing, animal sightings, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Great experience will go again cool to see the animals and also learn about them the airboat were cool”
Ride an airboat through the Everglades near Fort Lauderdale, spot wildlife, and visit reptile exhibits with practical tips on timing and value.
“Had a wonderful time! Guide went to all ends to try and find us an alligator! There was one hiding but I didn’t personally get to see it. To be able to say we experienced an airboat ride in the Florida Everglades was what our expectation was. Seeing nature would be an added bonus as it’s a variable you and your company cannot control! We enjoyed the additional experience of seeing the rehabilitation area and learning about spicy Crystal and Canibal! Your staff truly loves what they do and it shows through the way they interact with the animals. We got the opportunity to pet and take a picture with…”
Cruise from Seward into Kenai Fjords National Park for glaciers, whales, puffins, otters, expert narration, and lunch.
“1. Prepare for motion sickness if you have the propensity for it. 2. Dress in layers to go from sunny and warm to windy and cold to raw and rainy 3. If you bring a camera, especially w telephoto lens, bring a monopod for stability 4. Bring your binoculars”
Review of the Jackson Hole Yellowstone day tour, with Old Faithful, wildlife, waterfalls, picnic lunch, guide tips, value, and practical advice.
“Cade was very well prepared and had a wealth of knowledge He went the extra mile to assure that we saw all wildlife that we hoped to see His total interest and involvement in his job was apparent and he passed this on to passengers on our excursion. Great experience”
Review the Waccamaw River Nature and Wildlife Tour near Myrtle Beach, with wildlife, history, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“The Captain and guide were very entertaining. They were informative, and we learned much about alligators, and osprey, and the habitats of South Carolina rivers”
Review of the Grand Teton Wildlife Safari near Jackson Hole, covering wildlife sightings, vehicles, guides, timing, stops, value, and practical tips.
“We had a very nice trip and saw many animals. Jack was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife”
Review of Seward’s 4-hour Kenai Fjords wildlife cruise, with Bear Glacier, sea lions, whales, practical tips, price advice, and what to expect.
“Great experience. I recommend dressing in layers . The crew was helpful and the captain was very informative about all the things we saw .”
Cruise Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands for dolphins, manatees, birds, and mangrove ecology on a relaxed, family-friendly eco tour.
“Very accessible for wheelchair user and staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”
Every kind of American day out, and the best of each.
