Wildlife Encounters Recommendations
Silversea Galapagos Expedition cruise
The brand new Silver Galapagos expedition ship, catering to just 100 guests, may be the most luxurious cruising the Galapagos, plus it's all-inclusive and comes with butler service and outstanding naturalists. Consider extending your stay pre- or post- in Ecuador or Peru. (from $5,450 plus airfare)
Antarctica Adventure Cruise
Book now and save $1,000!
If you've been yearning to see our planet's last, wildest place, wait no longer! Choose one of six 10 - 21-day itineraries on this all-suite, inclusive boutique expedition ship, and save $1,000 per person -- plus enjoy a free half-day tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park. (From $9,995 - $40,000, Nov, 2013 - Feb, 2014)
Africa by Private Jet
A luxury 16-day travel adventure limited to 14 guests.
A one time departure by private jet to East and South Africa, staying at the finest accommodations and luxury camps: South Africa (Sabi Sabi, Franschhoek Cape Town and Johannesburg), Victoria Falls, the Zanzibar Archipelago, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Namibia and more. Let us tell you more. (Feb 10-26, 2014, $64,900 inclusive)
Sea of Cortez Nature Adventure
Experience the whales, marine life and desert islands on this amazing 8-day trip in Baja California with top naturalists and photo instructor on this Lindblad National Geographic adventure. (Call for special offers. Select dates December '13 thru April '14, from $4,990 per person.)
Polar Bear Encounter
Visit the Polar Bear capital of the world, Churchill, Manitoba, and experience these magnificent animals in the wild on their annual migration, viewing them from custom-built Polar Rovers with an outdoor observation deck and guaranteed window seat! (Oct - Nov, 6 - 8 days, from $5,295)
Swim with whale sharks
It's time to plan a summer trip to the Yucatan to swim with the largest fish in the world: whale sharks, docile behemoths that grow to 40 feet or more in length, that migrate here to enjoy the warm Mexican-Caribbean Sea. Combine with visiting Mayan ruins. (5 days, custom arranged, July and August)
The Last Refuge Safari
Botswana and its Okavango Delta are legendary with safari connoisseurs, with well-managed game reserves, secluded camps and personalized and active game viewing adventures. Choose from deluxe or luxury accommodations. (8 nights land arrangements from $5,795/$7,595, select departures)
Discover the Galapagos with Celebrity Xpeditions
There’s an intimacy in the Galapagos rarely felt elsewhere, a place where wildlife doesn’t bat an eyelash as you snap photos just feet away. Catering to just 98 guests, your boutique Celebrity Xpeditions cruise ship offers comfort and comraderie while exploring these amazing islands. At each, expert naturalists onboard accompany you ashore in zodiac boats, or into the water to swim side-by-side with penguins, marine iguanas and sea lions. For a perfect finish, combine your Galapagos cruise with a visit to Machu Picchu in Peru.
