America · WILDLIFE
The shortlist to send a friend: 15 wildlife trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you pay.
Everglades Airboat from Miami: air-conditioned bus, 45-minute ride, alligator wildlife show, and a free group photo at Everglades Holiday Park.
“Fab time! Definitely recommend. Bus on time to take us to Everglades and the time on boat was great!”
Juneau whale watching with a 100% whale sighting promise, heated cabins, and cruise-terminal pickup for guaranteed humpback time on the water.
“The crew is very knowledgeable and were able to prepare for the best viewing. They explained how the whales would take a breath and then dive and show their tales”
Everglades airboat tour from Miami with narrated wildlife show, gator wrestling, Jaws photos. $42 plus $8 park entry.
“Awesome, so much fun, saw many gators and our guide and the show was amazing ❣️”
Mendenhall Glacier views and a wildlife whale-watch cruise from Juneau, with round-trip transport, snacks, and whale spotting guaranteed.
“The second half of our tour was cancelled due to poor sea conditions. The captain did not feel it was safe for us to go out and promptly issued a refund. While I was disappointed we did not get to see the whales, I appreciate the company placing my family's safety over profits.”
A half-day Anchorage wilderness loop with wildlife stops, glacier viewpoints, and free photo tips, plus an optional Portage Glacier cruise in summer.
“Today, 9/28/25, was a beautiful, sunshiny day for this tour. Hunter was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of history & geology with us. In addition to the animals at the conservation center, we saw mountain goats, eagles, eagle nest, salmon, and a LARGE mail moose walking along the road. I cannot think of a better way to spend a day in Anchorage and beyond! Thank you Hunter!”
See dolphins, turtles and stingrays from a Key West eco-catamaran, then watch bait draw sharks to the boat for photos in 2 hours.
“The Captain and crew did a great job of coaxing the sharks out on a cold day. Got great photos and videos. We also saw dolphins at another location and again got got photos and a great overall experience. Highly recommend!”
Spot manatees and Florida wildlife on a covered 90-minute boat tour from Naples, with polarized sunglasses and photo lenses included.
“It was fun, informative, relaxing, and we saw a lot of wildlife. Manatee Alligator Blue heron plus other birds”
Miami to the Everglades by airboat, wildlife show, and roundtrip bus. Spot alligators up close in about 4 hours for $49.
“This tour picks up and drops off in downtown Miami, which was very convenient. There was not much of a tour on the bus drive over, the bus driver was quite standoffish, and everyone was confused when we arrived at the park due to a lack of organization or clear instructions about what to do and when. The airboat tour was cool, the wildlife show was meh (felt weirdly exploitative of the animals). Overall the value was in the transportation from the city for those visiting Miami without a car.”
Airboat thrill and reptile exhibits at Sawgrass Recreation Park near Fort Lauderdale. 30 to 40 minutes on the water, about 2 hours.
“The beauty of nature is incredible. Be aware that you may not see many gators during the daytime tour (but definitely on the night tour). But still, the sights of the Everglades and the ride on the airboat are wonderful and worth it.”
Seward cruise to Holgate or Aialik Glacier for calving ice, Chiswell Islands seabirds, and wildlife narration, plus lunch.
“This 6 hours cruise tour is amazing. It was a sunny day and we met a lot of wildlife like whales, sea otters and sea lions. The view is stunning and the crew are super friendly. Highly recommended!”
Small-group Jackson Hole to Yellowstone day tour with early wildlife drives, Old Faithful, Lower Falls, and geysers plus picnic lunch.
“So worth it! Saw lots of wildlife even though it rained. Our guide Kelsey was phenomenal! Old Faithful was just amazing!”
Wild Florida in Orlando: 30 to 60 minute airboat eco tour through 4,200 acres plus wildlife park and live alligator demo.
“Excellent activity done on several occasions over the years at the same location,airboat ride and free admission to the animals around the park it’s not to be missed.”
Narrated 2-hour Waccamaw River wildlife cruise near Myrtle Beach, spotting osprey, herons, and more from a shaded boat.
“Incredible time we had. Everyone from moment we walked up to place, til we left were great. Captain and the narrator of tour kept everyone engaged, funny and very informative, saw alligators, egrets, herons and learned about the habitat they live in. Gift shop had quite good prices, woman's t-shirt, man's safari shirt, fridge magnet great score. Thank you!”
A small-group Grand Teton safari at dawn or dusk, with a naturalist guide, binoculars, snacks, and real chances at wolves, moose, elk.
“We had a very nice trip and saw many animals. Jack was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife”
Four hours on Resurrection Bay from Seward Harbor to spot Bear Glacier, sea lions, seabirds, otters, whales, and mountain goats.
“While no one can guarantee what wildlife, if any, you’ll see, this captain and crew did everything they could to make sure we saw everything that was out there. And it paid off! An unforgettable experience. Highly highly recommended!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
