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G Adventures website: G Adventures
Global holidays for wildlife & nature lovers, bird watching, safaris, Galapagos ... [MORE]

Responsibletravel website: Responsibletravel
Ethical birdwatching trips worldwide; a wide choice of birding holidays & tours ... [MORE]

Adventure Newfoundland
based: Newfoundland, Canada
website: www.adventurenewfoundland.com
Small group explorations of the natural, cultural and geological wonders of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; including family wildlife adventures. Enjoy huge gatherings of whales, dolphins, puffins, caribou and other wildlife, and explore the UNESCO sites at Gros Morne and the Norse settlement. Research expeditions feature orcas and humpback whales.
| marine safaris | whale/dolphin watching | bird watching | ecological tours | geological | small group motor tours | family/child friendly | Canada |

Africa Odyssey
based: London, UK
website: www.africaodyssey.com
African safari holidays tailor-made by Africa Odyssey, including walking safaris and horse riding safaris. Also diving in the African Indian Ocean, and fishing holidays from fly-fishing on the Zambezi to deep sea fishing. Safari and Indian Ocean beach honeymoons are also a specialty.
| animals/safari | walking/trekking safaris | horse back safaris | bird watching | diving/snorkelling | freshwater fishing/angling | sea fishing/angling | weddings/honeymoons | tailor made | Africa |

Aigas Field Centre
based: Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK
website: www.aigas.co.uk
Discover the wildlife of Scotland on ready-made or tailor-made nature and wildlife holidays, including bird watching, animal watching, wildlife and nature photography; see pine martens, badgers, otters, beavers, dolphins, red deer, capercaillie, red squirrels, ospreys, red kites ... Accommodation for the holidays is in timber lodges set in the arboretum of the House of Aigas. Specialist small group tours also catered for.
| animal/safari holidays | whale/dolphin watching | bird watching | badger watching | photographic | Scotland |

Bison Quest on Wild Echo Bison Reserve
based: Montana, USA
website: www.bisonquest.com
Experience a very private vacation in a log cabin and Sioux tipis surrounded by a bison herd in the Montana wilderness. Ride horses, learn Native American history, use a sweatlodge, join eco projects and participate in bison and wildlife studies as the only guests of internationally known biologists.
| ethical/ecotourism | bird watching | family/child friendly | working/volunteer holidays | ecological tours | native peoples | groups | tailor made | women only | animals/safari | riding | USA |

Classic Tours and Safaris Ltd
based: Arusha, Tanzania
website: www.theclassictours.com
Tanzania safaris and Kilimanjaro climbing trips; providing services for safaris and tour itineraries throughout Tanzania, using a fleet of spacious, comfortable 4WD vehicles they explore the true African wilderness. The company has wide experience in wildlife tourism and ecotourism and offers a personalised service tailored to specific needs or interests.
| walking/trekking/hiking | mountaineering | animals/safari | camping safaris | walking/trekking safaris | bird watching | trekking with animals | ethical/ecotourism | tailor made | Tanzania | Kenya |

Galapagos Best
based: Galapagos, Ecuador
website: www.galapagosbest.com
Tailor-made and group holidays and tours in the Galapagos, Ecuador, Patagonia and Peru, carefully designed to showcase the best of South America's natural history, landscape and culture. Offering cruises, land-based tours, natural history tours, scuba diving, wildlife photography, birding, climbing and mountain biking.
| animals/safari | bird watching | photographic safaris | theme cruises | mountain biking | diving/snorkelling | walking/trekking/hiking | mountaineering | Galapagos Islands | Ecuador | Peru | Patagonia |

G Adventures Featured Site
based: Canada, London & Worldwide
website: G Adventures
Unique and authentic global adventure travel experiences for those willing to go beyond conventional tourism. Wide range of trips for animal and nature lovers, such as game and wildife viewing, safaris, Galapagos trips, Antarctica, rainforests, cloudforests, volcanos, hot springs, bird watching and river journeys. Ethical and sustainable tourism at its best.
| animals/safari | camping safaris | walking/trekking safaris | bird watching | whale/dolphin watching | ecological tours | ethical/ecotourism | expeditions | walking/trekking/hiking | canoeing/kayaking | overlanding | Worldwide |

Intense Peru Tours
based: Lima, Peru
website: www.intenseperu.com
Unique, adventurous travel experiences to Peru's most popular destinations like Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, Amazon Rainforest and The Lost City. Tour packages are available for groups and individuals with tour options ranging from historical to adventure. Custom designed tour and lodging arrangements are also available. Free travel brochure available.
| walking/trekking/hiking | historical tours | escorted tours | groups | sacred sites | sightseeing | river cruises | architectural | bird watching | botanical | Peru |

Natural High Safaris
based: Dorset, UK
website: www.naturalhighsafaris.com
Tanzania safaris to the wildest, most un-spoilt and exciting areas of Africa. The site offers in depth information on all the main game reserves, camps and lodges. "It was unquestionably the most magical moment of a decade's experiences in the bush" Alec Russell of the Daily Telegraph.
| animals/safari | photographic safaris | walking/trekking safaris | bird watching | ecological tours | swimming with dolphins | horse back safaris | native peoples | diving/snorkelling | weddings/honeymoons | mountain biking | Africa |

Rainbow Tours
based: London, UK
website: www.rainbowtours.co.uk
Rainbow Tours is an independent tour operator specialising in tailor-made holidays to southern Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. They have a wide range of holidays on offer – safaris on horseback, walking, camping, by rail as well as trips to game reserves where you can observe the wildlife in a malaria-free environment. They also offer beach holidays, eclipse trips, diving holidays, guided tours for birders and photographic tours.
| animals/safari | bird watching | photographic | diving/snorkelling | motor home/rv | astronomy/space | native peoples | railway tours | weddings/honeymoons | family/child friendly | tailor made holidays | Africa |

Responsibletravel.com Featured Site
based: East Sussex, UK
website: Responsibletravel
Worldwide ethical birdwatching holidays and vacations, from a choice of over 50 birding trips and tours, offering everything from bird watchers cruises to wildlife lodges, in destinations from Antarctica and New Zealand to Scotland, Bhutan and Russia. Also volunteer conservation work with birds.
| bird watching | Worldwide |

Warner Leisure Hotels
based: Hertfordshire, UK
website: World of Gardening & Nature
Visit Warner's 'Gardening & Nature' breaks and select from bird watching with an expert ornithologist, hawk walks and owls. Or go hands-on and try out falconry at one of two centres. Bat watching is also available!
| bird watching | falconry | England | Wales |

Wildlife & Wilderness
based: Worcestershire, UK
website: www.wildlifewilderness.com
As a leading nature company, Wildlife & Wilderness combine tremendous enthusiasm and professional expertise with impartial advice to offer quality bespoke safari holidays and wildlife holidays plus superb wilderness experiences to discerning travellers.
| animals/safari | walking/trekking safaris | photographic safaris | whale/dolphin watching | Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis | ecological tours | camping safaris | bird watching | bear watching | Australia | Costa Rica | Botswana |

Wildlife Worldwide
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.wildlifeworldwide.com
Tailor-made journeys using hand-picked lodges, cruise vessels and guides. Wildlife Worldwide is committed to offering a safe, enjoyable and educational natural history adventure; from tiger watching and bear viewing to wildlife cruises, African safaris, giant pandas, whale and dolphin watching. Visit the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon rainforest and Festivals of Wildlife.
| animals/safari | bear watching | photographic safaris | elephant back safaris | whale/dolphin watching | tailor made | ethical/ecotourism | walking/trekking safaris | bird watching | theme cruises | Africa | Antarctic |

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Andalucian Guides
based: Cadiz, Spain
website: www.andalucianguides.com
Birding tour and migration specialists in southern Spain.
| bird watching | Spain |

Audouin Birding Tours
based: Catalonia, Spain
website: www.audouinbirding.com
Birdwatching holidays in Spain, based in Catalonia by the Ebro Delta.
| bird watching | Spain |

Birdquest
based: Lancashire, UK
website: www.birdquest.co.uk
One of the world's top bird tour companies, offering exciting, friendly, small-group birding holidays.
| bird watching | whale/dolphin watching | Worldwide |

Catalan Bird Tours
based: Barcelona, Spain
website: www.catalanbirdtours.com
Villa based, birding holidays in Spain (Pyrenees, Ebro, etc.) for families and serious birders.
| bird watching | family/child friendly | Spain |

Icelander Tours
based: Reykjavik, Iceland
website: www.icelandertours.com
Tours across Iceland, including birdwatching trips; also a free trip planning service.
| birdwatching | Iceland |

Kiwi Wildlife Tours
based: Warkworth, New Zealand
website: www.kiwi-wildlife.co.nz
Discover the unique native birds and animals of New Zealand in some of the most wild, beautiful places on earth.
| animals/safari | birdwatching | New Zealand |

Nomad African Travel
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.nomadafricantravel.co.uk
Visiting Africa with Nomad is more than just another holiday, it's a complete experience.
| animals/safari | birdwatching | photographic | walking/trekking/hiking | South Africa |

Oliva Rama Tours
based: Valencia, Spain
website: www.olivaramatours.com
Quality all-inclusive birdwatching holidays to Spain and the Western Palearctic area.
| bird watching | Western Europe | Spain | Morocco |

Ornitholidays
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.ornitholidays.co.uk
A recognised world-leader in the field of escorted natural history and bird watching tours.
| bird watching | whale/dolphin watching | theme cruises | Worldwide |

Penguin Travel
based: Sofia, Bulgaria
website: www.birdwatchingbulgaria.com
Birdwatching and birding holidays in Bulgaria, guaranteed or customized departures.
| bird watching | Bulgaria |

Rolling Earth Travel Ltd
based: Midlothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.rollingearthtravel.com
Ideas, advice and quotes on your tailor made holiday to South America.
| weddings/honeymoons | whale/dolphin watching | bird watching | South America | Antarctic |

The Travelling Naturalist
based: Dorset, UK
website: www.naturalist.co.uk
A small, specialist tour operator, with a simple aim – to provide the most enjoyable guided wildlife holidays possible!
| animals/safari | bird watching | bear watching | photographic safaris | astronomy/space | Worldwide |