North America Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

Embark on a 15-day cruise through Alaska and British Columbia aboard Greg Mortimer. Sail the Inside Passage, explore fjords and islands by Zodiac and kayak, encounter whales and bears, and reach glaciers and remote wilderness.

Experience a 5-day luxury Alaska lodge adventure and backcountry flight safaris at Ultima Thule Lodge. View the landscape and wildlife from a bush plane flying you into the wilds of Wrangell - St. Elias National Park. Each evening retreat to your own comfortable private cabin overlooking the Chitina River to get a true backcountry taste of Alaska.

Travel 8 days from Juneau to Sitka aboard Safari Endeavour. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Tongass National Forest, and remote islands. Activities include hiking, kayaking, and skiff tours. Wildlife sightings may include whales, bears, and seabirds.

Discover America’s heartland on an 8-day Viking Mississippi cruise from Alton to Red Wing, exploring St. Louis, Hannibal, Burlington, the Quad Cities, Dubuque, and La Crosse. From Mark Twain’s hometown to the Mississippi River Museum, each stop offers a direct look into the nation’s past.

Take an 8-day Viking Mississippi cruise through Memphis, Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Clarksville, and Nashville. Visit key cultural and historical sites, from music landmarks to Civil War history and regional museums.

Explore the wilderness of British Columbia from the luxurious Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge on a flexible itinerary. This seven-home luxury estate offers active travelers an opportunity to get away from the noise of society and enjoy nature while you ride horses, hike, explore thousands of acres of woods on ATVs, and relax in the luxury and serenity of the resort.

Embark on this 12-day cruise from Saint Pierre to Montreal aboard Le Lyrial. Witness the convergence of saltwater and freshwater along the Saint Lawrence River, explore the Saguenay River, and visit Quebec City's UNESCO-listed historic center.

Experience a 25-day voyage aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen from New York to Seattle via Nuuk, Greenland, the Northwest Passage, Arctic Canada, the Beaufort Sea, Bering Strait, and Nome, Alaska.

Sail from Toronto to Boston on a 14-day Canadian cruise with Smithsonian Journeys aboard Le Bellot. Explore Montreal, Quebec City, Tadoussac, Nova Scotia towns, and the Magdalen Islands. Enjoy historic sites, coastal scenery, marine life, and cultural landmarks throughout this voyage.

Discover national parks and legendary rivers on a 16-day land and river cruise from Portland to Jackson. Cruise the Columbia and Snake Rivers, visit Astoria and The Dalles, see Mount St. Helens, and explore Hells Canyon. Continue to Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Parks with guided tours, meals, and select stays.

Embark on an 11-day Great Lakes cruise from Chicago to Toronto aboard Victory I, exploring cities, islands, and historical sites. Enjoy scenic sailings and unique excursions.

Set sail for 9 days aboard American Serenade from St. Paul to St. Louis. Walk through historic Summit Avenue, admire La Crosse from Grandad’s Bluff, explore Dubuque’s River Museum, and discover Mark Twain’s legacy in Hannibal. Experience curated onboard programs, live music, and the beauty of the Upper Mississippi’s diverse wildlife.