Travel to an exotic place with The Nature Conservancy on one of our customized nature travel tours!

Our journeys highlight the Conservancy's work to save the Last Great Places on Earth. They allow you to connect with the natural world, learn about local conservation efforts and reignite your love of the outdoors. See below for our latest journeys!

Of course, the Conservancy is conscious that travel — especially by car or airplane — releases carbon emissions into the atmosphere that contribute to climate change. We hope that you consider this as you plan your next trip. You can calculate your carbon emissions and find simple ways to reduce your impact on the climate at nature.org/whatsmyimpact.

Our Upcoming Journeys
(Click trip names for detailed itineraries)

Wild Alaska: Aleutians, Pribilofs, St. Lawrence, Katmai and the Bering Sea
July 6 - 20, 2009
From $9,980 per person (Limit 20)
Cruise the wild islands and coastlines of the Bering Sea, witness first-hand their wealth of North Pacific wildlife—including seabirds, walrus, sea otter, Arctic fox and bear—and ceremoniously cross the Arctic Circle. Explore the remote Aleutian and Pribilof islands, and watch for bear along the hidden bays of Katmai National Park. Step ashore in Kodiak, the first capital of Russia’s North American colonies and, on St. Lawrence Island, be the welcome guests of a Siberian Yupik community. Impressive landscapes—from pristine coves and beaches to expansive tundra and soaring mountains—serve as photogenic backdrops to this remarkable adventure. Join outstanding naturalists and staff from Zegrahm Expeditions for this incredible Alaska experience.

Crater Lake: Birds and Natural History
July 10 - 13, 2009
$1,145 per person (Limit 10)
Explore the ornithology, geology and botany of Oregon's Crater Lake National Park with naturalist Eric Horvath. Look for regional bird specialties such as Clark’s nutcracker, gray-crowned rosy finch and white-headed woodpecker. Enjoy a diversity of alpine wildflowers, and investigate the cataclysmic history of the caldera which holds one of the nation’s deepest and clearest lakes. We will also visit the Conservancy’s nearby 7,440-acre Williamson River Delta Preserve. Lodging is at the historic Crater Lake Lodge on the rim. (Price includes a $150 suggested, tax-deductible donation to The Nature Conservancy.)

Rafting the Wild and Scenic Rogue River: A Camping Trip
July 18 - 21, 2009
$919 per person (Limit 21)
One of the original rivers protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the Rogue is the premier whitewater rafting river of the West Coast. Abundant wildlife, slippery rock slides, steep canyon walls and exciting rapids make this a spectacular adventure. Osprey, spotted sandpiper, raven, black bear, deer and river otter are likely wildlife sightings in these diverse habitats. Enjoy camping on the Rogue’s magical banks throughout this four-day Oregon adventure with Ouzel Outfitters.

Llama Trekking through Oregon’s Wallowa Mountains
August 13 - 18, 2009 or
September 10 - 15, 2009
$1,395 per person (Limit 9)
Enjoy spectacular alpine landscapes and stunning, unspoiled vistas as you trek through Oregon’s largest protected area, the Eagle Cap Wilderness, in the heart of the rugged Wallowa Mountains. In this remote, northeastern corner of the state, sometimes called “Oregon’s Alps,” mountain goats wander below granite peaks rising to nearly 10,000 feet. Well-cared-for llamas carry gear while you hike at ease through glacier-carved valleys and high mountain meadows, past pristine lakes and sparkling streams. Dine on delicious backcountry cuisine, and camp beneath the stars as experienced leaders from Wallowa Llamas guide you across this amazing terrain.

Alaska: Artic Adventure
August 22 - 31, 2009 or
September 3 - 12, 2009
$4,657 per person (from Fairbanks)
Sea lions and snowy owls, glaciers and gold—from the Arctic Ocean to the fjords, explore Alaska's natural wonders. Discover wild landscapes, native history and an amazing array of wildlife.

Great Bear Rainforest
August 27 - September 3, 2009
$3,995 per person (Limit 15)
Journey to the largest remaining intact temperate rainforest on Earth—Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest—encompassing 21 million acres of green, primeval forest along British Columbia’s central coast. Search for the rare and elusive, white Spirit Bear as you explore remote islands and inlets on watch for humpback whale, grizzly bear fishing for salmon, and a unique coastal sub-species of gray wolf. Local native Gitga’at guides will share their knowledge, and you will travel in safety and comfort aboard Bluewater Adventures’ 68-foot Island Roamer.

Arctic and Polar Bear Viewing Adventure
September 2009
$5310 per person
View polar bears up close on the northern ice of Alaska from the village of Kaktovik, located on Barter Island, along the Arctic Ocean and within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Nature Conservancy is partnering with local Inupiaq Eskimo wildlife guide Robert Thompson and award winning Alaska Alpine Adventures to view polar bears and learn how climate change is already affecting the people and wildlife in Alaska. Contact Sarah Leonard, The Nature Conservancy in Alaska, at sarah_leonard@tnc.org or (907) 276-3133, ext. 111 for more information.

Veracruz River of Raptors
September 25 - October 3, 2009
$2,450 or $2,675 per person, double or single occupancy (Limit 15)
Witness one of the world’s greatest migrations—the Veracruz River of Raptors—when over five million raptors soar along the coast near Mexico’s historic port city. On a good day, over 100,000 raptors and vultures can be seen, and occasionally over 500,000 are counted! Look for some of the 540 bird species known to central Veracruz, including more than 25 endemics, as well as the passerine and waterbird migration, estimated at over 10 million each fall. Stop by a cave where approximately 250,000 bats emerge, tour archaeological sites including La Antigua and Cempoala, and visit the world-renowned Archaeological Museum in Xalapa. Explore a variety of habitats, from sea level to over 6,000 feet, including tropical thorn, cloud and pine-oak forests, coastal lagoons and shade coffee plantations. Join experienced guides from Pronatura Veracruz for this breathtaking natural event. (Price includes a $300 suggested, tax-deductible donation to The Nature Conservancy.)

Peru: Macaws and Machu Picchu
September 26 - October 11, 2009
$4,895 per person (Limit 12)
Venture into the heart of South America’s greatest ancient civilization, the Inca, and explore the world’s quintessential wilderness, the Amazon rainforest. From Humboldt penguins on wildlife-rich islands off the West Coast, to hundreds of macaws and parrots gathering daily at the world’s largest-known clay lick in the Amazon, you will encounter a plethora of bird species each day. Along the way, explore the mysteries of the sacred citadel at Machu Picchu and other Incan ruins, and see many colorful hummingbirds and tanagers. From the Andean highlands, travel deep into the Amazonian lowlands and safely stay in comfortable jungle lodges—including the Tambopata Research Center, where you may see giant river otter, capybara, caiman, tapir, numerous species of monkey and, with luck, the rare harpy eagle. Join naturalist and expert birder Eric Horvath for this unforgettable trip through Peru. (Price includes a $500 suggested, tax-deductible donation to The Nature Conservancy.)