North America Budget Wildlife Viewing Cruises & Packages Tours & Trips

8 North America Budget Wildlife Viewing Cruises & Packages trips. Tours from 8 tour companies. 2 reviews.

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Explore! Olympic Wilderness & San Juan Islands
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Transit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and cruise Seattle’s picturesque waterfront
  • Kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiff exploration in glacial fjords and the San Juan archipelago
  • Hiking in Olympic National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mt. Constitution, and Washington State Parks
  • Unhurried time for watching whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, eagles, and sea birds
  • Explore scenic winding channels, temperate rainforest, and old growth forest
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Themes

High Adventure, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I love your tour program. I may think of visiting other locations you offer, but I'm really invested into Ukraine for a lifestyle. I want to make additional trips to Ukraine as roles beyond tourism."

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Alaska Cruise – Northern Passages & Glacier Bay
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the waterways by kayak, stand up paddle board, skiff, and foot
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Watch whales in Icy Strait and Lynn Canal or Chatham Strait
  • Decide each day's adventure based on ability level and interests
  • Sleep aboard a comfortable small ship with private facilities in each cabin

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Traveling all the way from Sweden we were looking for a way to hike out in the wilderness with a group and we found this great trip. It takes you out in the amazing nature of Canada away from the bus tourists. Jennie and Chris, our guides, really did an excellent job and were both very knowledgable and fun. Overall it was a great experience and I can highly recommend it. Why did you choose this trip? I wanted to hike in the wilderness. What would your advice be to potential travelers? Enjoy! What was the highlight of your trip? To hike out in the amazing nature. # About Me Avid Adventurer ✔ Yes, I recommend this trip."

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Whales & Wildness: Spring in the Sea of Cortez
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Spring in the Sea of Cortez is the best time to see large pods of dolphins and various species of whales—blue, sperm, pilot, fin, humpback and Bryde’s—all in the same week.
  • Explore water-level caves by kayak, hike uninhabited beaches, snorkel among fish and acrobatic sea lions, and see colorful cactus blossoms.
  • Visit the old mining town of Santa Rosalia, with its wooden homes and historic steel church, designed by Gustave Eiffel.
  • Experience a voyage of pure discovery in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a flexible itinerary and sites chosen by the region’s most knowledgeable staff, based on conditions and to maximize wildlife sightings.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Education / Learning, National Parks, High Adventure, Scuba Diving, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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Custom Designed Trip
Lodging level
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Physical level
N/A

Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Rio de Janeiro to Fort Lauderdale
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Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • An opportunity to see virtually every landmark in Rio, with breathtaking views from Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountains.
  • Enjoy a guided drive through Montevideo to Punta del Este, the world-renowned seaside resort.
  • Experience the lifestyle of a Uruguayan gaucho on this visit to the Estancia La Rábida; a day of relaxation and enjoyment.
  • An opportunity to get to know the Argentine gaucho by participating in a real gaucho festival, with traditional music and dance.
  • Experience the magical End of the World Train and visit part of the stunning Tierra del Fuego National Park.
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Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Clean and elegantly decorated ship, not gaudy like another cruise ship I have been on. I got a beautiful room with a balcony. The choice of foods was wonderful. I really enjoyed the shows and the music and the sightseeing."

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Tokyo To Seward (Anchorage)
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo by Silver Shadow
  • Discover economic, social and cultural centre of Kushiro
  • Visit to city of Unalaska
  • Explore Alaska
  • Explore Seward and its beautiful nature

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Traveling with Silversea on our Alaska cruise was just perfect. The sites, service, and overall feel were great. I will say, the food was somewhat lacking in my opinion, but the overall experience was spectacular."

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Denali National Park & Wild Alaska
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • The diverse wildlife of Denali National Park
  • Massive Mount McKinley rising out of the taiga
  • Gold rush history in Juneau and Skagway
  • Dramatic glacial scenery at every turn
  • Whale sightings—practically guaranteed
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I made a reservation last Thursday (11/16/2023) for a trip to Iceland from 12/02/2023-12/07/2023 and then I was told that I can’t have my refund back. When I called on last Thursday (11/16/2023) to place my reservation, the agent (Kathy) I talked to stressed about she "cannot" guarantee that I will be able to go on the trip. Before I provided the payment information, I specifically asked if I will be able to get the refund because the trip is coming up so soon. The agent ensured that I will be able to get a full refund back within 60 days if I decided to cancel the trip. I was also told that I am basically on a wait list and someone will contact me once I can go on the trip. No one contacted me about whether the agency was able to process my information at all, so I've been left in the dark about this trip since the beginning. I called the help line this morning (11/20/2023) around 9:00 Eastern Standard Time to cancel my reservation. I was informed by the agent that I will not be able to get my full refund back since it's too close to the trip date. Basically I was told that Kathy gave me the wrong information, so I will have to pay the cancellation fee. The only reason I provided my payment information is because Kathy specifically stated that I will be able to cancel the trip and receive a full refund. I've never been so frustrated with a traveling agency. I made sure to ask this agent regarding the refund policy twice before giving her my payment information, and she still couldn't provide me with the correct information. It's unbelievable that such a big traveling agency cannot uniformly train their employees with the correct set of information."

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Alaska: Ultimate Bays and Fjords
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Three exclusive days in Glacier Bay—UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve
  • View stunning glaciers throughout Glacier Bay National Park
  • Wildlife and whalewatching in Icy Strait and Frederick Sound
  • South Marble Island sea lion haulout and spectacular birding
  • Wilderness hikes in Glacier Bay National Park and along Chichagof Island’s waterfall coast
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

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A Cruise: Valparaiso to Los Angeles
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Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the tropical dry forest of Montibelli Nature Reserve
  • We’ll drive south to visit some coastal wetlands and agricultural fields full of new species
  • First opportunity to see Inca Tern, Humboldt Penguin, Guanay Cormorant, Peruvian Booby, and Peruvian Diving-Petrel
  • Chile, have a long drive to the remote Frey Jorge National Park
  • Fabulous birding around Pisco, Peru, a place mostly known for the eponymous Peruvian national drink, pisco, a grape brandy produced in the area
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Nature & Wildlife, Birding, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

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