11 Wildlife Walks to Build a Day Around

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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9.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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10.Cheow Larn Lake – Hiking – Cave Explore – Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 9 hours · from $128

Spend nine hours exploring Cheow Larn Lake from Khao Lak or Khlong Sok. You will ride longtail boats, kayak, hike Klong Seang National Park, visit Coral Cave by bamboo raft, and watch for elephants and hornbills. Guides such as Shane, Winnie, and Ron have helped make this a well-run small-group day.

“Excellent trip, well managed, guide Winnie was great, beat the crowds and had a group of only 6 of us - you could see other much larger groups queueing - wouldn’t have been anywhere near as good. The place is stunning, activities all just the right amount of time, lunch was great. Perfect for family with 2 kids aged 8 and 10”

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11.Adelaide: Morialta Wilderness and Wildlife Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4h 30m · from $87

Join pureSA for a four-and-a-half-hour morning walk through Morialta Conservation Park. Your English-speaking guide leads you past quartzite cliffs, gorges, seasonal waterfalls, wild koalas, birds, and native flowers. Hotel pickup, binoculars, park fees, and morning tea are included.

“Guide was fantastic and the food & wine was also.”

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