Nature And Wildlife Outdoor Activities
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife At the Butterfly Farm in Penang you'll find yourself surrounded by a myriad of fluttering butterflies within a seemingly natural setting. An enchanted wilderness, bejeweled with the colorful gems of creation. Also see the Penang Botanic Gardens, more popularly known as "Waterfall Gardens". Visit the Butterfly Farm in Teluk Bahang, Penang, a sanctuary for over 120 species of rare and exotic tropical butterflies. The farm is complete with a hatchery and a "Preserved Butterflies of the World" museum. Next, visit the century old, 72-acre Penang Botanical Garden located at the foot of Penang Hill. Stroll through the main gardens, learn about the rare species of flora and fauna while monkeys roam freely in their natural habitats. City: Penang Region: Northern Region Country: Malaysia Duration: 3 hours Continent: Asia |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife Take a wild ride in an airboat to discover the Florida wetlands south of Orlando. Keep your eyes open during your exciting ride through the wetlands, you never know when a gator may pop its head above water to check you out! You'll feel like you are flying as you race across the water surface at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. The 17-seater airboat lets you see parts of the wetlands inaccessible by car, while feeling the thrill of speeding across the water with the wind in your hair. |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife Wildlife lovers, this small-group personalized tour is for you! In just over 2-Hours, you'll travel through a variety of Banff landscapes, giving you the best chance to observe animals in their natural environment. Your knowledgeable guide will teach you how the national parks strive to protect animals and their habitat. A must do for all nature enthusiasts and animal lovers! Discover the challenges of protecting animals and their habitat in Banff National Park. On this evening journey, you'll travel through a variety of landscapes and learn about wildlife, their needs and their inter-relationships. Leave the safari with a greater understanding of the land and the animals which are seen on 95% of these tours. This tour is seasonal and only operates from April through to October. City: Banff Region: Alberta Country: Canada Duration: 2 hours Continent: North America |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife Escape the bustle of George Town and join a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide for a ride through quaint colonial Bodden Town, Cayman's first capital, on your way to the Q.E.II Botanic Park. The Botanic Park is a unique blend of natural beauty, culture and history. Phase I is dedicated to showcasing Cayman's native flora. Phase II combines the simple elegance of a traditional Caymanian garden with the startling beauty of an exotic floral display. Come and fall in love with Cayman's nature, history and beauty. Enjoy a leisurely walk through colorful gardens, botanic display and lake and nature displays. Stroll through Heritage Garden, enjoy the Tea House and its panoramic views and the lake area which forms a natural habitat for the Cayman Blue Iguana and breeding ground for a variety of aquatic birds and animals. City: Georgetown Region: Grand Cayman Country: Cayman Islands Duration: 3 hours Continent: Caribbean |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife A real treat for nature lovers. Come along and discover Ben's Cave - the longest, underwater surveyed cave system leading to the ocean. Stroll along a wooden boardwalk to spectacular Gold Rock Beach featuring miles of pristine sandy beach. A great day out in the beautiful Bahamas! Come along for an experience of a lifetime that will take you to the eastern end of the island to the world's longest explored underwater cave system. This half day guided tour of the beautiful 42 acre (170,000 sq. meters) Lucayan National Park consists of fascinating caves. The Arawak Indians lived in these caves before Christopher Columbus discovered the islands of the Bahamas. These caves help form part of the largest uncharted cave system in the world. You'll walk through the park and see a variety of wild birds and colorful fish. You'll have an experience you won't forget! Also, captivate the beauty of 20 miles (32km) of crystal clear water and pearly white sand beach. Go shell hunting or just relax in the beauty of this sunshine paradise. You'll get the finest overview of the history of Grand Bahama Island! City: Freeport Region: Grand Bahama Country: Bahamas Duration: 6 hours Continent: Caribbean |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife The perfect introduction to Bali's fascinating culture and handicrafts, picturesque rice paddy fields, traditional villages and a spectacular lake and volcano. Your journey takes you to Batubulan, known for its stone carving and ornate temples, here you will see the exciting Barong Dance. A traditional dance that portrays the eternal struggle between good and evil, the religious and the profane and with a dramatic ending. Continue on through the woodcarving village of Mas. Watch artisans chipping intricate designs from wood blocks. Then visit the fantastic 11th century Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah) before moving into the cool mountains of Kintamani. View Mount Batur an active volcano with its ribbons of black lava running down its peak to the valley below. Beside lies the shimmering lake of Batur. Enjoy lunch in a restaurant providing wonderful views (lunch is at own expense). On the return back you will stop at the Holy springs which are believed to have magic curative powers. Visit Ubud the artistic heart of Bali and Celuk the gold and silver making center on route. City: Bali Region: Bali Country: Indonesia Duration: 8 hours Continent: Asia |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife The ever popular Florida Airboat Adventure at Night is for those in search of adventure and thrills. Your captain will wear a miners cap that will help seek out the most revered reptiles seeking out their prey. This tour is your best chance of seeing the most alligators within the one hour ride. Search for the red eyes of the Florida Alligators gliding into the dark swamp on this Florida Airboat Adventure at Night. The 17 seater airboats are all regularly inspected and certified with life vests, safety equipment, hearing protection and radios on board. |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife In the heart of Malaysia's bustling Kuala Lumpur city you will find the living Nature Theme Parks. Appreciate the world's largest Butterfly Park, a kingdom with splendid haven of hundreds of vividly colored, free flying butterflies and other insects. Within the vicinity is a Bird Park, a Hibiscus Garden and an Orchid Farm which houses over 500 original species and hybrids. On this guided sightseeing tour you will visit the living tropical Nature Theme Park, situated in the heart of Malaysia's bustling capital city, Kuala Lumpur. An educational tour of nature and environment outside the jungle, appreciate the world's largest Butterfly Park, a kingdom with splendid haven of hundreds of vividly colored, free flying butterflies and other insects. |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife An excellent excursion for nature lovers! St. Lucia possesses a topography and ecology of stunning beauty, matched by no other location in the Caribbean. Take a short walk along a forest trail to the heart of the lush green forest to experience the tropical flora and fauna up close! A short scenic drive to the lush green forest allows you to enjoy the warmth and quaintness that sums up St. Lucia. You'll be met by an expert forestry guide who will lead you on an awe inspiring nature walk. You'll explore massive Gomier and Blue Ma Haut trees, various species of lichen as they intricately wind their way up large tree trunks, wild anthurim lilies, wild nutmeg and the seemingly endless species of flora and fauna. |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife Join a personalized small-group tour and discover beautiful Banff in the Winter! Over 3-hours, your local guide will point out all the landmarks and wildlife in their natural habitat, particularly their ability to survive the cold winter months. Build a connection to the World Heritage Site as you visit Banff's landmarks and view wildlife in their natural winter habitat. Hear how the history of the Bow Valley changed when three railway workers rediscovered a hidden treasure. See and learn about wildlife behavior, habitat and their winter survival adaptations. This is Banff's best tour for viewing wildlife and animal species are seen on 95% of the tours. This tour is seasonal and only operates from December through to April. City: Banff Region: Alberta Country: Canada Duration: 3 hours Continent: North America |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife This is the most popular kayak tour. If you can ride a bike you can kayak. After a brief paddle instruction and safety talk, you take your kayak down to the beach. And launch your kayaks from La Jolla Shores and paddle to the La Jolla Sea Caves taking in the gorgeous views and watching for the abundant wildlife. You can see numerous types of sea birds and usually sea lions, seals and sometimes dolphins. You then kayak into the fascinating kelp beds of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve and enjoy the surf zone on your way back. Kayaking is fun for all ages! No experience necessary. What to Expect: Be prepared to get wet! For safety reasons, the tour operator does NOT guarantee going into the caves on tours. This tour does not recommend going into the sea caves for pregnant women, small children or inexperienced kayakers. This tour is recommended for ages 6 and up. Participants must be able to swim. City: San Diego Region: California Country: United States of America Duration: 2 hours Continent: North America |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife People of all ages will love this tour! Get some hands-on experience with sea creatures at the Curacao Sea Aquarium Park! See the animals in action as they display fascinating tricks and games, all for your entertainment! These friendly mammals will have you amazed at their every move. This is definitely a family-friendly tour at its best! After a scenic ride through town, you'll arrive at the Curacao Sea Aquarium Park. Enjoy the Dolphin Training Demonstration and sea lion show as they show off their tricks and amazing skills. The Sea Aquarium has over 45 species of marine life with plenty of diverse and unique fish. After the flamingos welcome you, the day is all up to you! Don't miss out on the hands on experience with the many sea creatures in the 'touch tank', as this seems to be the children's favorite highlight! |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife Get to know the biggest birds on earth! Join this educational and interactive tour that gives you the unique opportunity to feed these birds with your bare hands. The it's on to the Hato Caves, where you'll explore the unique formations formed thousands of years ago. Learn about the wildlife and history of Curacao on this one of a kind family friendly adventure! Learn about the ostrich development from egg to adult bird and discover all about this wonderful reptile-like creature. Once at the farm, you'll board a safari Jeep with an expert guide who will narrate facts about the ostrich. You'll learn the difference between the black and gray colored animals, the reddish flame on their beaks, how fast they can run and how far they can see. You may even get the chance to ride one! |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife A short 5 minute drive from Jasper finds you at the trailhead for the Nature Walk. The walk takes you in the vicinity of the Cottonwood Slough (pronounced "slew") meaning pond of water. The area has evolved from a creek many years ago, to one of the best bird watching and beaver habitats in the Park. The walk follows a designated "all season" trail that ascends through a popular forest to the Douglas Fir forest skirting the Cottonwood Slough. The ridge affords a great lookout over the slough area, home to a number of birds, beaver, muskrat and the occasional moose. The walk goes out and back on the same trail. The guides are locals with outdoor experience, who's knowledge spans the geology, flora and fauna, human history, fire and ecology and a number of other related topics in the Park. This tour is seasonal and only operates from: |
| Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife Explore the tranquil rural countryside of Bali as you travel the whole length of the island, journey through the central mountains to Singaraja and Lovina Beach on the North Coast. In the mountains, vegetation changes and you'll see cabbages, maize and potatoes. Higher still, the countryside is alpine with mosses, creepers and ferns. Visit Candi Kuning fruit and flower market with its exotic wild orchids, roses and even strawberries! In Bedugul, an attractive mountain resort located 850 meters above sea level, serene Lake Beratan fills the ancient crater of Mount Batukaru and the local people honor the goddess of the lake at a temple built on small strip of land. Stop for a walk through tropical rainforest to see Gitgit Waterfall before going on to the old town of Singaraja, Bali's former capital, on the north coast of Bali. Travel along the coast towards Lovina and its fabulous black sand beach, where you will stop for lunch, (Lunch at own expense) before continuing back through magnificent scenery on route to your hotel. City: Bali Region: Bali Country: Indonesia Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes Continent: Asia |
