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The Galapagos offers close wildlife encounters—from blue-footed boobies and sea lion colonies to giant tortoises that move slowly across arid highlands. But the islands are only part of the story. The Galapagos Marine Reserve spans an area nearly six times larger than the landmass of all 21 islands combined.
There aren’t that many places left in the world where humans haven’t attempted to “modernize” the food systems. But on a trip to the Peruvian Amazon, rest assured, you will find no McDonald’s, no Starbucks—but what you will find instead is an abundance of delicious traditional rainforest foods that can be hunted or gathered.
Some animals are known for being loud; for example, howler monkeys are said to be aptly named. When a number of them let loose their lungs in concert, the din can be heard up to three miles away. These New World monkeys—found in tropical Central and South America—often cry at dawn or dusk.
Spring forward from so-called winter woes into a season full of possibilities! From wildflowers to wildlife, this time of year offers travelers great weather, fewer crowds and blooming landscapes.
For a relatively small country, Costa Rica offers remarkably rich wildlife and nature opportunities. Anyone with an eye trained on eco-friendly, conservation-minded travel and rainforest adventures has likely considered a trip to this lush Central American nation.
Need some good news? Here’s cause for hope and celebration: 20 species have moved further from extinction according to the latest IUCN Red List of Threatened Species update.
From the soaring Andean condor in Patagonia to the rainbow flash of a lilac-breasted roller on safari, birds are a highlight of Nat Hab trips across the globe. Their colors, songs and surprising behaviors draw us into the ecosystems they inhabit—and once you start noticing birds, you notice everything else more closely too.
If you’re dreaming of Peru and want more than a quick look from the classic viewpoints, Nat Hab’s Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley Photo Expedition is built for travelers who want time, light and deeper context—not just a checklist moment.
It was in the early morning when we first spotted Aracy, positioned near a small waterhole in Brazil’s southern Pantanal region.
Nat Hab is excited to announce six new itineraries, offering travelers opportunities to see popular and fresh nature and wildlife destinations in new ways, including Costa Rica, Madagascar, Portugal and Iceland.
Marcel Proust once famously said, “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” While traveling solo can be a very enjoyable experience, traveling with an experienced guide can open our eyes in new ways to details we never would have noticed alone.
Each year Nat Hab Philanthropy supports grassroots initiatives that connect conservation with community well-being. In 2025, our first funding cycle of grants spanned continents—from the rainforests of Australia to the highlands of East Greenland—funding projects that restore habitats, advance education, empower women, and strengthen local stewardship.
