If you think you can’t find a wild, less-traveled nature experience in America’s magnificent national parks, think again. Because we take a different approach. Our Expedition Leaders guide small groups to the most remote parts of these famed nature sanctuaries. We leave the crowds behind for spots that are secluded and close to wildlife. We stay at atmospheric lodges and small inns. Wallace Stegner called the national parks “America’s Best Idea”—we think so, too!
Classic Nature Tours
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Hidden Yellowstone & Grand Teton Safari
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Hidden Yellowstone & Grand Teton Safari
A small-group exploration of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons as few get to experience them—scout for wildlife and discover secret places with our naturalist guides who know this region intimately.
7 Days / May–Oct
$6995
13
Photo Departures Available
Yellowstone: Ultimate Wolf & Wildlife Safari
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Yellowstone: Ultimate Wolf & Wildlife Safari
Track and photograph wolves, bison, elk, moose and other wildlife, and witness geothermal phenomena amid the snowy winter splendor of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.
7 or 8 Days / Dec–Mar
$6995
13
Photo Departures Available
New Itinerary!
Yellowstone Wolf Quest Adventure
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Yellowstone Wolf Quest Adventure
Passionate about wolves? Join us in the best place on the planet to search for them in the wild—and photograph an array of Yellowstone's iconic wildlife that shares this wild habitat with them.
7 Days / Mar & Nov
$6995
12
Photo Departures Available
Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari
14
New Itinerary!
Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari
See more of wild Alaska on a wide-ranging, small-group adventure including Alaskan brown bears, a fly-in backcountry lodge in Denali National Park, marine life of Kenai Fjords, and the scenic Alaska Railroad to Seward.
12 Days / Jun–Aug
$15995
(+air)
14
Photo Departures Available
New Itinerary!
Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp
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Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp
A secluded immersion with brown bears in the wilderness of Lake Clark National Park—enjoy total privacy and comfort at our deluxe fly-in wilderness camp accessed via chartered bush plane from Homer.
6 Days / May–Aug
$6595
(+air)
14
Photo Departures Available
New Trip!
Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai
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Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai
An exclusive small-ship adventure to view giant brown bears—the world's largest 'coastal grizzlies'—up close! Walk the shores as bears dig for clams, forage for grasses and pursue salmon in tidal pools.
8 Days / Jun–Sep
$10695
(+air)
8
Photo Departures Available
Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion
10-13
New Itinerary!
Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion
Discover the glorious red rock country, desert wildlife and incomparably vast expanse of the American Southwest on a rare small-group adventure with expert naturalist guides.
8 Days / Apr–Jun & Aug–Nov
$6995
10-13
Photo Departures Available
New Itinerary!
Glacier & Waterton: An International Treasure
10-12
New Active Walking Options!
Glacier & Waterton: An International Treasure
Sheer-walled peaks, icy lakes, alpine valleys carpeted in summer wildflowers, and magnificent wildlife! Discover all the wonders on both sides of the border with local guides who know this land intimately.
9 Days / Jun–Sep
$8695
10-12
Photo Departures Available
New Active Walking Options!
An Insider's Journey into Yosemite
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New Trip!
An Insider's Journey into Yosemite
Yosemite as few will experience it—our exclusive small group surveys all the highlights plus hidden discoveries, with interpretive insights from our naturalist guides who know Yosemite intimately.
8 Days / Jul–Sep
$7495
14
Photo Departures Available
New Trip!
Maine Coastal Explorer
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New Itinerary!
Maine Coastal Explorer
Find fall color Down East on an autumn journey through MidCoast Maine to Acadia National Park, including two nights on quiet Deer Isle and a private sailing excursion on a historic schooner.
7 Days / Jul–Oct
$6695
14
Photo Departures Available
New Itinerary!
Florida Nature Safari
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New Trip!
Florida Nature Safari
Let wild South Florida surprise you! Discover a mosaic of diverse ecosystems home to a tremendous diversity of wildlife, exploring mangroves, marshes, forests, pristine beaches and clear subtropical waters.
8 Days / Jan–Apr
$8495
14
Photo Departures Available
New Trip!
Photography Adventures
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Yellowstone Wolves & Wildlife: A Photo Pro Expedition
Capture the winter wonders of Yellowstone and Grand Teton on this in-depth survey designed exclusively for serious photographers—including a private helicopter tour!
11 Days / Jan–Feb
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$12995
10
Special Photo Departure
New Trip!
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New Trip!
Bears of Brooks Falls: A Photo Pro Expedition
Photograph Katmai's famous brown bears once Brooks Lodge closes and visitors disappear—we fly by private floatplane to watch them fatten up on the salmon that remain!
6 Days / Sep–Oct
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$10895
(+air)
8
Special Photo Departure
New Trip!
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Hidden Yellowstone & Grand Teton Safari - Photo Tour
A small-group exploration of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons as few get to experience them—scout for wildlife and discover secret places with our naturalist guides who know this region intimately.
7 Days / May–Oct
From
$7495
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Special Photo Departure
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New Itinerary!
Yellowstone: Ultimate Wolf & Wildlife Safari - Photo Tour
Track and photograph wolves, bison, elk, moose and other wildlife, and witness geothermal phenomena amid the snowy winter splendor of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.
8 Days / Dec–Mar
From
$8195
13
Special Photo Departure
14
New Itinerary!
Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari - Photo Tour
See more of wild Alaska on a wide-ranging small-group adventure including the bears of Brooks Falls, a fly-in backcountry lodge in Denali National Park, marine life of Kenai Fjords, and the scenic Alaska Railroad to Seward.
12 Days / Jun–Aug
From
$16995
(+air)
14
Special Photo Departure
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Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai - Photo Tour
An exclusive small-ship adventure to view giant brown bears—the world's largest 'coastal grizzlies'—up close! Walk the shores as bears dig for clams, forage for grasses and pursue salmon in tidal pools.
8 Days / Jun–Sep
From
$10995
(+air)
8
Special Photo Departure
10-13
New Itinerary!
Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion - Photo Tour
Discover the glorious red rock country, desert wildlife and incomparably vast expanse of the American Southwest on a rare small-group adventure with expert naturalist guides.
8 Days / Apr–Jun & Aug–Nov
From
$7595
10-13
Special Photo Departure
New Itinerary!
10-12
New Active Walking Options!
Glacier & Waterton: An International Treasure - Photo Tour
Sheer-walled peaks, icy lakes, alpine valleys carpeted in summer wildflowers, and magnificent wildlife! Discover all the wonders on both sides of the border with local guides who know this land intimately.
9 Days / Jun–Sep
From
$8995
10-12
Special Photo Departure
Yellowstone Wolves & Wildlife: A Photo Pro Expedition
10
New Trip!
Yellowstone Wolves & Wildlife: A Photo Pro Expedition
Capture the winter wonders of Yellowstone and Grand Teton on this in-depth survey designed exclusively for serious photographers—including a private helicopter tour!
11 Days / Jan–Feb
$12995
10
Photo Departures Available
New Trip!
Bears of Brooks Falls: A Photo Pro Expedition
8
New Trip!
Bears of Brooks Falls: A Photo Pro Expedition
Photograph Katmai's famous brown bears once Brooks Lodge closes and visitors disappear—we fly by private floatplane to watch them fatten up on the salmon that remain!
6 Days / Sep–Oct
$10895
(+air)
8
Photo Departures Available
New Trip!
Hidden Yellowstone & Grand Teton Safari
13
Hidden Yellowstone & Grand Teton Safari
A small-group exploration of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons as few get to experience them—scout for wildlife and discover secret places with our naturalist guides who know this region intimately.
7 Days / May–Oct
$6995
13
Photo Departures Available
Yellowstone: Ultimate Wolf & Wildlife Safari
13
New Itinerary!
Yellowstone: Ultimate Wolf & Wildlife Safari
Track and photograph wolves, bison, elk, moose and other wildlife, and witness geothermal phenomena amid the snowy winter splendor of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.
7 or 8 Days / Dec–Mar
$6995
13
Photo Departures Available
New Itinerary!
Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari
14
New Itinerary!
Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari
See more of wild Alaska on a wide-ranging, small-group adventure including Alaskan brown bears, a fly-in backcountry lodge in Denali National Park, marine life of Kenai Fjords, and the scenic Alaska Railroad to Seward.
12 Days / Jun–Aug
$15995
(+air)
14
Photo Departures Available
New Itinerary!
Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai
8
Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai
An exclusive small-ship adventure to view giant brown bears—the world's largest 'coastal grizzlies'—up close! Walk the shores as bears dig for clams, forage for grasses and pursue salmon in tidal pools.
8 Days / Jun–Sep
$10695
(+air)
8
Photo Departures Available
Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion
10-13
New Itinerary!
Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion
Discover the glorious red rock country, desert wildlife and incomparably vast expanse of the American Southwest on a rare small-group adventure with expert naturalist guides.
8 Days / Apr–Jun & Aug–Nov
$6995
10-13
Photo Departures Available
New Itinerary!
Glacier & Waterton: An International Treasure
10-12
New Active Walking Options!
Glacier & Waterton: An International Treasure
Sheer-walled peaks, icy lakes, alpine valleys carpeted in summer wildflowers, and magnificent wildlife! Discover all the wonders on both sides of the border with local guides who know this land intimately.
9 Days / Jun–Sep
$8695
10-12
Photo Departures Available
New Active Walking Options!
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