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)

Klamath Birding Weekend
March 6 - 9, 2009 OR April 24 - 27, 2009
$750 per person (Limit 8)
Observe hundreds of bald eagles in their Oregon wintering habitat in the Klamath Basin, one of the country’s greatest wetlands, with naturalist and expert birder, Eric Horvath. The basin’s marshes, meadows, open water, sagebrush steppe, juniper woodlands and coniferous forests also provide habitat for golden eagle, prairie falcon, and spectacular concentrations of waterfowl including snow geese, Ross’ geese, greater white-fronted geese and thousands of ducks. Learn about the area’s history and what the Conservancy is doing at Sycan Marsh and Williamson River Delta preserves to improve this biodiversity hot spot. (Price includes a $100 suggested, tax-deductible donation to The Nature Conservancy.)

Sea of Cortez Wildlife Cruise         
March 29 - April 5, 2009
From $1,900 per person (Limit 14)
Enjoy the awesome thrill of seeing blue whale, Earth’s largest living creature, in Baja’s Sea of Cortez. Along the way, encounter schools of dolphin and up to six other species of whale ­including humpback, sperm, finback, minke, pilot and orca. Experience daily land excursions to remote desert islands harboring Galapagos-like diversity. Watch blue-footed boobies and red-billed tropic birds nesting or feeding in the mangrove-lined estuaries, and snorkel with brilliantly colored fish along rocky shorelines. Join Baja Expeditions for this incredible trip aboard their comfortable, 80-foot motor vessel, the Don Jose. 

Rafting the Magnificent Owyhee River
April 27 - May 1, 2009
1,175 per person (Limit 14)
Discover steep, rugged canyons, painted rock minarets, desert vistas framed by blooming wildflowers, soaring raptors and singing canyon wrens on Oregon's magnificent Owyhee, one of America’s wildest remaining rivers. With over a hundred river miles under official protection, the Owyhee provides an unusually pristine wilderness experience. Join Ouzel Outfitters for this amazing journey composed of quiet floating as well as exciting whitewater rapids. Few rivers can match the Owyhee for scenery, wildlife, geology or remoteness.

Birding in Southeast Arizona
May 10 - 17, 2009
$2,195 per person (Limit 9)
Roam Southeast Arizona’s saguaro deserts, grasslands and oak-lined canyons with naturalist Eric Horvath. Search for birds including zone-tailed and gray hawks, elegant trogon, elf and whiskered screech owls, and eight species of hummingbird. Photograph flowers, and see distinctive mammals and reptiles. Visit well-known sites including the Conservancy’s Patagonia-Sonoita Creek and Ramsey Canyon preserves, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Cave Creek Canyon. (Price includes a $300 suggested, tax-deductible donation to The Nature Conservancy.)

Hells Canyon Country: Wildlife and Landscapes
June 3 - 7, 2009
$1,295 per person (Limit 10)
Explore two of North America’s most unique and wild landscapes: Hells Canyon, the continent’s deepest canyon, and Zumwalt Prairie, one of North America’s largest remaining native grasslands. Enjoy dazzling wildflower displays, and observe an astounding concentration of nesting raptors. Drink in spectacular canyon vistas, and learn about the Nez Perce, the landscape’s original inhabitants. Watch elk, deer, bighorn sheep—and ranchers at work—in this rugged habitat. Expert naturalists will accompany you to unravel the remarkable stories of this landscape. The Nature Conservancy is proud to offer this unique trip in partnership with Wallowa Resources.

Rafting the John Day: Oregon’s Longest Free-Flowing River
June 8 - 12, 2009
$969 per person (Limit 12)
Journey into one of Oregon’s most scenic river canyons, and enjoy the relaxed pace of a free-flowing river with few rapids, stunning scenery, interesting geology and rich natural history. Federally protected as a Wild and Scenic River, the John Day is Oregon’s longest undammed waterway. We travel 71 miles in five days, exploring Indian petroglyphs, historic homesteads and towering rock formations. Bird watching is exceptional and fishing for smallmouth bass can be extremely rewarding. Enjoy gourmet meals, comfortable riverside camping and in-depth interpretation on this five-day river journey with Ouzel Outfitters.

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Rafting the Marsh Fork/Canning River
June 22 - July 3, 2009
$4,600 per person (Limit 7)
Explore “America’s Serengeti,” the 19-million-acre Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Search for grizzly bear, wolf, awe-inspiring herds of migrating caribou, and arctic birds in full breeding plumage that travel thousands of miles to nest here. This 12-day trip floats north on the Marsh Fork through the mountains of the Brooks Range to the Canning River, then through the foothills and across the coastal plain. Days alternate between rafting and camping with opportunities for hiking and fishing. Join experienced leaders from Wilderness Birding Adventures who give special attention to safety, comfort and a spirit of adventure. (Price includes a $300 suggested, tax-deductible donation to The Nature Conservancy.)

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
$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.

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.

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.)

West Coast of South America
October 14 - November 2, 2009
$9,980 per person (Limit 19)
Sail South America’s western coast, where natural and cultural wonders define the coastlines of Ecuador, Peru and Chile. Follow the Humboldt Current aboard the Clipper Adventurer, with the majestic Andes on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. Explore the Atacama Desert’s stark beauty, fly over the ancient and mysterious Nazca Lines, and witness an abundance of wildlife. Expert naturalists accompany you on Zodiac cruises to remote rocky islets for close-up views of red-legged shag, Inca tern, penguin, fur seal and sea lion. Zegrahm Expeditions’ outstanding crew members also guide your amazing visits to four World Heritage Sites and Chile’s Lauca National Park.