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15 Wildlife Walks to Build a Day Around

25 tours  ·  from $26 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 wildlife walks justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get your boots by the door.

Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch - Starting before sunrise in Hayden Valley
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Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

1.Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 739 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) Our pick

Explore Yellowstone’s Lower Loop with a private naturalist guide such as Mike, Josh, Mitchell, or Tim. Expect early wildlife searches, Old Faithful, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Lake, geyser basins, a deli picnic, spotting scopes, binoculars, and a take-home wildlife video.

“Our family enjoyed an unforgettable private tour of Yellowstone National Park on June 1, guided by the knowledgeable and friendly Tim. Throughout the day, we explored many of the park’s iconic highlights, including breathtaking geothermal features, the powerful Upper Falls, the serene expanse of Yellowstone Lake, and the legendary Old Faithful geyser — which we reached just in time to witness its awe-inspiring eruption. Wildlife sightings were a major highlight, with an incredible range of animals including deer, elk, bison, marmots, a grizzly bear, wolves, and even a curious coyote crossing our path. The natural beauty of the park left us in awe at every turn. One of the most…”

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Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip - Botanical gardens and the visitor center
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Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip

2.Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 327 reviews · 9 hours · from $26Best value

Spend nine hours from Ninh Binh or Tam Coc exploring Cuc Phuong National Park. Meet rescued langurs and gibbons, walk to a prehistoric cave and 1,000-year-old Cay Cho tree, and eat Vietnamese lunch in the forest. Guides such as Hoa and Viet bring decades of park knowledge.

“Especially loved the langur and gibbon conservation centre and the short jungle walk to the 1000yr old ancient tree. Definitely worth visiting. Our guide Hua was very informative and funny. It was amazing 5 🌟”

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Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Lakeshore Hike - Maligne Canyon and the uncertain waterfall stop
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Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Lakeshore Hike

3.Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Lakeshore Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 239 reviews · from $77

Spend six hours exploring Jasper’s Maligne Valley by small minibus, with a naturalist guide, wildlife stops, Medicine Lake views, and a 2 to 3 kilometer walk beside Maligne Lake. Guides such as Jake, Sam, and Kathryn add strong local knowledge, while the Maligne Canyon stop may change because of wildfire repairs.

“Jake has been an excellent guide, truly enthusiastic about his territory and available to share interesting stories about the place and local wildlife! Truly recommended!”

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Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike - Starting in Jasper and heading into Maligne Valley
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Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike

4.Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel 45 kilometers through Jasper National Park with guides such as Sam, Catherine, or Josh. Learn about geology, wildlife, and the 2024 wildfire, stop at Medicine Lake, and hike 2 to 3 kilometers beside Maligne Lake. Wildlife sightings are possible, never guaranteed.

“The guide was very helpful and shared many details about Jasper and its wildlife and nature. We saw a moose on our way back from the hike.”

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Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife - Roberton Island and the Twin Lagoons
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Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour – Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife

5.Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour – Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $104

Spend 4.5 hours cruising the Bay of Islands with guides such as Hamish, Adam, Cass, Nick, or Blair. Stop at Roberton Island for its lookout, visit the Hole in the Rock when seas allow, then swim or snorkel from a sheltered island cove. Bring lunch, a jacket, and sturdy shoes.

“Great experience with amazing views. Staff were super friendly and kind, would definitely do it again :)”

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Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure - The 8pm pickup and ride into the bush
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Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure

6.Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $132

Start around 8pm with pickup in Sydney, then hike roughly one hour each way through the Blue Mountains to a waterfall cave filled with glow worms. Guides such as Antoine lead the walk, provide red-light headlamps, explain local wildlife, and help you move safely over steps, rocks, and uneven ground.

“Fabulous experience, well worth staying up late for. Antoine took very good care of us on our small group night hike. His explanation of the glow worms and their environment was incredibly interesting.”

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Small-Group Grampians Great Wildlife Escape Day Trip with Hiking - Beaufort gives you a sensible start
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Small-Group Grampians Great Wildlife Escape Day Trip with Hiking

7.Small-Group Grampians Great Wildlife Escape Day Trip with Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $111

Spend about 12.5 hours exploring Grampians National Park from Melbourne in a small air-conditioned minibus. Walk to Boroka Lookout, the Balconies, and MacKenzie Falls, spot kangaroos and emus, and visit Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre with a local guide.

“My girlfriend and I looked on Viator for some full day sightseeing options, and really got interested in seeing the Grampians, even though neither of us had ever heard of the national park. This had the best reviews and we loved the toRead more”

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4 Day Wild Tasmania Tour / Wildlife, Nature, Hiking / Inc. Accom - Day one: Mount Field, Nelson Falls, and the wild west
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4 Day Wild Tasmania Tour / Wildlife, Nature, Hiking / Inc. Accom

8.4 Day Wild Tasmania Tour / Wildlife, Nature, Hiking / Inc. Accom

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $713

Travel from Hobart with guide Trent or Tim on a four-day small-group loop through Tasmania. Expect waterfalls, rainforest, alpine walks, wild wombats, a Tasmanian Devil feeding, Wineglass Bay, Bay of Fires, and comfortable stays rather than hostels.

“If you like hiking and wildlife spotting, this is the tour for you! We took multiple hikes each was unique in its scenery and wildlife. During our trip, we saw: wombat (2 times), echidna (1 time), wallaby (many times), tiger snake (1 time), quoll (1 adulRead more”

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Stockholm: Wildlife Tour With Dinner and Short Hike - The short hike to the viewpoint
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Stockholm: Wildlife Tour With Dinner and Short Hike

9.Wildlife Tour With Dinner and Short Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · 5 hours · from $160

Leave central Stockholm for a five-hour evening safari with a guide such as Daniel, Lucas, Andrew, or Saga. Walk to a viewpoint, cook dinner over a campfire, track animal signs, and ride between wildlife spots in a van. Moose are possible, but never guaranteed.

“Lucas was an amazing tour guide: knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. He made sure all our needs were met; kept us safe and did his best to ensure we saw moose, deer, rabbits and wild birds. Beautiful landscape and a really great contrast to visiting the city. This was a perfect end to a two week adventure around five Baltic countries. A huge thank you Lucas!”

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Blue Mountains Wildlife Full-Day Sights and Hiking from Sydney - Morning animals and coffee at Calmsley Hill Farm
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Blue Mountains Wildlife Full-Day Sights and Hiking from Sydney

10.Blue Mountains Wildlife Full-Day Sights and Hiking from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $238

Spend 10 hours with a small group of up to 14, visiting Calmsley Hill Farm, quiet Blue Mountains lookouts, the Three Sisters, Govetts Leap, and Mount Tomah Botanic Garden. A local guide such as Caryn, Billy, or Paul handles the driving and storytelling, while you walk the 3-kilometer Clifftop Track.

“Fantastic vistas and photo ops. Time to explore Richmond - cutest little town! The wildlife sanctuary is intimate and close up, holding koalas are no longer allowed. Small group, comfortable seating and Paul was a wealth of information. You can see his passion for his work.”

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Cloud Forest Wildlife Hike 8:30am (Minimum of 2 people required ) - The Lost Waterfalls option takes more effort
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Cloud Forest Wildlife Hike 8:30am (Minimum of 2 people required )

11.Cloud Forest Wildlife Hike 8:30am (Minimum of 2 people required )

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $35

Join a local guide such as Jaime for a four-hour cloud forest walk from Boquete. Choose the gentle Pipeline Trail or steeper Lost Waterfalls route, watch for quetzals, monkeys, hummingbirds, insects, and plants, and ride to the park in an air-conditioned minivan.

“Jaime our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the trail we hiked and the surrounding area. The hike was not difficult, a modest 3 miles. My family really enjoyed the beauty of Cloud Forest and learning about the trail and it's nature. I would highly recommend.”

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Longyearbyen: Wildlife Safari & Hiking Photography Tour - The secret stop is really a flexible wildlife search
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Longyearbyen: Wildlife Safari & Hiking Photography Tour

12.Longyearbyen: Wildlife Safari & Hiking Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · 5 hours · from $246

Join See & Explore for a five-hour wildlife and photography outing around Longyearbyen. A local guide such as Ivar helps you spot reindeer, Arctic foxes, ptarmigans, and seabirds, then gives you time to photograph them. Expect a van ride, an easy hike, warm drinks, snacks, and up to three hours outside.

“Our guide moved to the area as a high schooler (from northern Norway), and his father is a wildlife photographer and birder, so Ivar knew wildlife and living here. What I appreciated most as the only person over 40 (as in almost 70!), was Ivar’s efforts to keep me in involved in the group (of just 6) lending a subtle hand when needed (I think it scared us both when a gust of Spitzenberg’s famous winds caught me off guard and nearly blew me off my feet!), and taking my phone to grab a shot he saw I wanted but didn’t want to make the group wait for me to…”

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Wilderness and Wildlife Hiking Tour - 3hr Hike - What the three-hour hike feels like
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Wilderness and Wildlife Hiking Tour – 3hr Hike

13.Wilderness and Wildlife Hiking Tour – 3hr Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93

Spend three hours hiking quieter Kananaskis trails with guides such as Isla, Ben, or Jacob. Expect route choices shaped by weather, trail conditions, and wildlife reports, with stories about plants, animals, mountain names, and local history. The outing starts and ends at Canmore Recreation Centre.

“Explored a beautiful mountain trail with our knowledgeable guide Ben. We enjoyed walking through the flowered meadows while Ben taught us about the local wildlife. Entirely delightful”

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3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour - Starting at Utoro and getting ready for the snow
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3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour

14.3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $55

You’ll spend 3.5 hours with Picchio Shiretoko exploring animal-made paths in the snowy forests near Utoro. With snowshoes when conditions allow, you’ll seek the frozen Tears of Man waterfall, animal tracks, Ezo Sika Deer, and Ezo Red Foxes. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to eight.

“Please be ready early. Maybe 10 minutes before the agreed pick up time, it would be best if you were already ready and waiting to be picked up. We were part of a small group. The tour provider will pick up everybody from different (but nearRead more”

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Nature Walk and Wildlife Tour in Sobieszewo Island - Beginning on Nadwiślańska Street
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Nature Walk and Wildlife Tour in Sobieszewo Island

15.Nature Walk and Wildlife Tour in Sobieszewo Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $67

Walk through Ptasi Raj with an English-speaking guide, binoculars, and a group of no more than eight. You’ll visit two bird hides, see lakes and Gdańsk Bay, reach a Baltic beach, and look for birds, amber, and wildlife over three to four hours.

“One of my all-time favorite tours--incredible scenery, gorgeous landscapes, and abundant and diverse flora and fauna. The ladybird tour guide was excellent, sharing interesting details, and having a calm presence which seemed to contribute to why we saw SO much!! A moose, a rare lizard, countless stunning birds, etc. He took his time and made it a special day; would definitely recommend this and would do it again.”

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