Amazon Cruise on the Tucano

An authentic expedition into the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest onboard the Tucano "Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon" (7 days).

Amsterdam to Bruges

Experience the great cities of Holland and western Belgium on this classic barge and bike trip.

Antarctic Peninsula

This classical voyage includes the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula that offers the most dramatic scenery and biggest variety of wildlife in Antarctica.

Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetlands

Classic Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetlands

Antarctica Falkland Islands | S. Georgia | Antarctic Peninsula

The ultimate Antarctic voyage - a combination of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. Meet six species of penguins and enjoy the polar sea at  its best.

Arctic Circle: Herschel Island

An explorer's and photographer's dream - our Herschel Island tours in the Arctic Circle of Canada will leave you astounded. Incredible wildlife and birding opportunities, scenic, stretching landscapes, and rich cultural heritage and ways of knowing await you.

Argentina Patagonia Explorer

Travel to Patagonia to see some of the most spectacular mountain, glacial, and coastal scenery in the world. This nature lover's paradise has a wide variety of unusual flora and fauna.

Argentina to Chile The Northern Route

The colours and intriguing landscape of Northern Argentina and Chile are worth the visit as you discover ancient culture, infinite deserts, arid altiplano and multi-hued gorges.

Argentina to Chile: Southern Route with Patagonia Cruise

This 18 day nature lover's adventure is an opportunity to experience extraordinary landscapes, and unusual floral and fauna of Southern Chile and Argentina - by land and by sea.

Belize Christmas Bird Count

Make the most of the holiday season. Explore the rich nature preserves in Belize, a country that hosts diverse wildlife habitats, rich biodiversity, and strong avifauna. This one-of-a-kind Christmas birding experience is specifically designed for our fellow ornithophiles.

Best of Panama

Travel to Panama for jungle scapes, coffee plantations, and rich indigenous culture. Our Panama travel packages and tours include visiting the new Agua Clara Locks of the Panama Canal Expansion, biking along the scenic Causeway Amador, and exploring the Chiriqui Highlands.

Bhutan Fall Festivals

Enjoy the incomparable fall festivals of Bhutan . Festival heralds a new season or marks a significant occasion with music, dance and social gaiety. Includes Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang, Central Bhutan

Bhutan Nature & Culture for Independent Travellers

Tours of Exploration has organized journeys to Bhutan for over 25 years. Let us customize your adventure to the Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom for culture, nature, spiritual, birding, or trekking.

Bhutan Overland Nature, Birds and Culture

Our Bhutan Nature, Culture and Birding tour in 2020 is escorted by company owner Catherine Evans. Experience the avifauna and wildlife of the forested mountains, the scenic splendour of the valleys and trails, and the cultural and spiritual richness of the land of Gross National Happiness.

Bhutan Spring Festivals

Spring festivals in the Bhutan Himalaya mark a time of great beauty, and cultural intensity. After nearly two decade of sending travellers to Bhutan, we can say with confidence - this is one great trip!

Bhutan Treks

Trekking in Bhutan offers unparalleled variety with low density and pristine opportunities for the active adventurer. Tours of Exploration has been organizing programs through our local Bhutan company for 25 years. 

Birds of Costa Rica

Calling all ornithologists! Birding in Costa Rica is something you won't be able to stop talking about. Our Costa Rica birding tours will take you through La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano, as well as La Ensenado National Wildlife Refuge and La Amistad International Park - do NOT forget to pack an extra memory card!

Bolivia Best of Bolivia

Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Sucre and Madidi rainforest are included on our best of Bolivia tour - for those with a sense of adventure and a desire for unique discoveries with past and present day cultures of the Andes and Amazon.

Bolivia Carnival in the Andes and Uyuni Salt Flats

Bolivia's Ururo Carnival is a unique and rewarding pre-Easter celebration.

Bolivia Madidi National Park

The Madidi National park of Northwest Bolivia was created in 1995 and protects a full array of tropical ecosystems. Enjoy the area in four days staying at chalalan eco-lodge.

Bolivia Uyuni Salt Flats Adventure

Salar de Uyuni is one of the most spectacular natural attractions in Bolivia. t is isolated, well-preserved and intensely beautiful.

Borneo Wildlife

This Borneo is ideal for nature lovers. let us connect you to Sabah and the best-protected wildlife and birding areas on the island.

Borneo Wildlife Odyssey

Join us for an unforgettable nature tour of Borneo and to explore the world's largest rainforest.

British Columbia Great Bear Rainforest Cruise 

An opportunity to interact with a Spirit bear (aka. a Kermode spirit) presents itself on our Great Bear Rainforest Tours. Bald eagles, wolves, whales, and birdlife also await as you cruise through the Pacific Northwest channels, for a wildlife experience like no other!

British Columbia Grizzlies & Whales

Get up-close and personal with Vancouver Island's wildlife: grizzly bears, bald eagles, orca, humpback whales, and more. Johnstone Strait is an optimal destination for whale watching in British Columbia - we guarantee that you'll be astounded by these wild encounters!

Grizzlies of the Great Bear Rainforest

Incorporate your Great Bear Rainforest Tour itineraries at the rejuvenating and charming Great Bear Lodge in BC, north of Port Hardy. A trip of tranquility, solitude, and natural inspiration awaits, as well as limitless photography and bear-viewing opportunities.

It doesn't get much better than the Johnstone Strait waterways when it comes to kayaking on Vancouver Island. This active multi-day adventure gives you the opportunity to whale-watch and wildlife-watch at a very close range - all experience levels welcome!

Sea Kayaking Broken Islands and Pacific Rim National Park

Join our multi-day Vancouver Island Kayaking excursions through the Broken Islands, an active experience that can't be missed. Beachcomb, see seals and sea lions, and spot over 200 species of birds during your aquatic adventure. Suitable for novice or experienced paddlers.

Cambodia Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat Cambodia is undoubtedly one of the most fabulous complexes ever built by mankind.

Canada Great Northern Adventure

May arctic tourism be your call to adventure - we take you up northern Canada's perma-frosted landmasses for tours that will have you re-evaluating the way you travel. Experience First Nations' culture, go dog-sledding, and experience the ways of the true north for yourself.

Central America Highlights

Our Central America travel and tour packages offer colourful food markets, impressive volcanoes, lush scenery, ancient Mayan architecture, and fascinating walking tours. Experience the wonders of Antigua Guatemala, San Juan La Laguna, Flores, Copán, and more in this two-week-long cultural immersion like no other.

Chile to Argentina Lakes Crossing

An incredibly beautiful crossing of the Andes in the Lakes district between Puerto Montt, Chile and Bariloche, Argentina.

Chile Torres del Paine Trek

This 5 day trek explores the Torres del Paine mastiff from East to West including the most famous trekking routes areas within the newly acclaimed 8'th Wonder of the World.

Chile's Atacama desert

San Pedro de Atacama is the archaeological capital of Chile, and the main cultural centre of the Antofagasta region in Northern Chile.

China cycle Yunnan (10 days)

Historically, culturally and geographically, Yunnan Province is one of the most diverse and alluring destinations in China.

China Railroad to Tibet (11 days)

Experience the highlights of rail to Lhasa, Tibet.

China The Silk Road - Beijing to Tashkent

This extraordinary journey follows the ancient silk route from its source in Xian, China, through an ever changing landscape to the fabled city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

China Yunnan Province

Dali, Lijiang & Shangrila are highlights in Yunnan, Southwest China. Enjoy tropical rainforest, snow-capped mountains and diverse cultural heritage.

Churchill Birds of the Sub-Arctic

For birding tours in Churchill, Manitoba, look no further than Tours of Exploration's customized tours. Unique and rare birding opportunities await you in the chilly tundra of northern Manitoba, and it is our passion to help you experience and photograph them.

Churchill Polar Bears

Whisk yourself away to the polar bear capital of the world; Churchill, Manitoba. You will embark on unique wildlife tours to the habitats of these magnificently powerful Churchill polar bears; a beloved experience of which the entire planet knows is fundamentally Canadian.

Churchill Polar Bears with VIA RAIL train

Tours of Exploration transports you from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Churchill by VIA rail, for a personalized Churchill polar bear tour like no other. Go dog-sledding, view the stunning aurora borealis, and of course, see the tundra wildlife for an original and rewarding vacation.

Churchill Whales and Wildlife

Visit Churchill, Manitoba to experience the north's beluga whales for yourself in our very own, customizable tours. Experience Inuit culture, arctic wildlife exploration, tundra hiking, and a unique whale watching tour in the #1 beluga hotspot of the planet.

Colombia's Coffee Culture & Pacific Coast

Tour the vibrant city of Medellin, visit a traditional Armenia farm in the Colombian Coffee Culture region, and enjoy the biodiversity of Pacific Coast.

Costa Rica: Eco adventure from San Jose to Liberia (8 days)

Highlights include Arenal Volcano, Rio Celeste, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Chirripó.

Costa Rica Short Stays

Plug in these Costa Rican "short stays" anywhere into our customized itineraries for your own personalized experience of the country. We have quick couple-days long itineraries spanning Tortuguero - Mawamba, Arenal Observatory Lodge, Monteverde Reserve, La Paz Gardens, San Jose, southern Costa Rica and more.

Costa Rica Tropical Forests & Coastal Discoveries

Experience the best of Costa Rica, where we lead you through tropical rainforest tours, active volcanoes, and cloud forests for sights and biodiversity you won't experience anywhere else in the world. Banana plantations, monkeys, and plenty of "pura vida" attitudes are just a few things you will encounter with us!

Cuba Overland Explorer

A Cuba natural and cultural adventure overland from Havana to Santiago coupled with an opportunity to connect to Cuban ways of life.

Easter Island

Travel to see Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and see the enormous statues at Vaihu and the ruins of Akahanga. The spectacular crater of Rano Raraku volcano is the quarry site of these massive stones.

Ecuador Amazon Cruises

Journey through Ecuador's Napo River sailing along different ecosystems and important natural reserves such as Yasuni National Park and Limoncocha Biological Reserve aboard the ultra-comfortable MV Manatee or the MV Anakonda.

Ecuador’s Avenue of Volcanoes Trek

Trek the Ecuadorian Andes and discover an incredible world of stunning landscapes, hidden communities, indigenous cultures and massive volcanoes.

Ecuador Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge

Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge is a model private eco-tourism reserve of 1000 acres that immerses guests into the Tandayapa - Mindo bird-rich region of Ecuador with both comfort, service and experience.

Falkland Islands Island Explorer

Lying a few hundred miles from Cape Horn and a thousand miles North of Antarctica, the Falkland Islands are one of the world's great wilderness areas.

Galapagos Islands Multi-sport

Explore the Galapagos Islands by boat and on foot, over-night at lodges on Isabella and Santa Cruz Islands, an area of incredibly rich and unique diversity in marine life. Small group weekly departures. 

Golden and Yoho National Park

Discover Golden, BC and Yoho National Park for an unparalleled active adventure! Our itineraries guide you through iconic sites such as Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake, and Lake O'Hara. Azure glacial lakes and deep emerald alpine await in this epic hiking journey.

Great Bear Rainforest Cruise (Maple Leaf)

Board the famous Maple Leaf schooner to discover grizzlie bears and Kermode bears, or Spirit bears, in our second Great Bear Rainforest Tour. This itinerary includes a visit to the First Nations village of Klemtu, to experience their culture, architecture, and artistry.

Guatemala Highlights

Discover musical and friendly cities, tropical nature, history museums, sugar factories, snorkelling adventures, and more on our multi-day overland exploration of Cuba. City highlights include Havana, Trinidad, Camaguey, Sierra Maestra, and Santiago de Cuba. Book your next Cuba adventure with Tours of Exploration!

Guyana Best Nature Explorer

Guyana is wild and untamed, an unspoiled Amazon, Savannah and coastal forest ecosystems with a mix of traditional Amerindian heritage. Enjoy birds and wildlife.

Haida Gwaii Cruising Expedition

Cruise through Haida Gwaii on Tours of Exploration's thoughtfully customized tours. Our Haida Gwaii tours feature remarkable old-growth forests, ancient native Haida villages, unique art, and stunning natural scapes for the cultural and scenic journey of a lifetime.

This Chilean 10-day tour highlights includes Santiago, Atacama Desert, Patagonia with Torres del Paine National Park, and Valparaiso.

Honduras Archaeology, Birds and Natural History

This Honduran adventure focuses on the bio-diverse rich areas of Lake Yojoa and the famous Pico Bonito National Park near the North Coast along with Archaeology and birding in theCopán Valley. Options to visit the Bay islands (Roatan, Utila or Guanaja).

Honduras Birding Highlights

Over 500 species of birds of Honduras await in the varying rainforests, deciduous forests, pine forests, sandy beaches and cloud forests of the region! A local guide and birder re-kindles your love in neo-tropical birding and wildlife sights, and offers the option of going to Bay Islands of Roatan, Honduras as well.

Incredible - Cusco, Machu Picchu, Cloud Forest & Lake Titicaca

This exceptional program encompasses Lima, the Andes from Cusco to Lake Titicaca and the bird and wildlife rich regions of the cloud and Amazon forests of Southern Peru.

Indonesia Nature & Cultural Tours

We have extensive knowledge on travel in the Indonesian Archipelago. Customize your touring to Bali, Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Komodo and Lombok Islands.

Indonesia The Island of Bali

Enjoy the warm hospitality of the island of Bali with time to experience the crafts and culture of Ubud.  

Italy Amalfi Explorer

Gentle trek through the spectacular scenery and quaint villages of Italy’s Amalfi coast.

Laos Trekking Adventure

Our Laos hill tribe trek offers spectacular views of primary forest and mountain vistas, river interludes, birds and other wildlife with a chance to experience the traditional lifestyles of Northern Laos.

Madagascar Birding and Wildlife

Madagascar! Our world’s fourth-largest island is, quite simply, unique. Five bird families (made up of an astonishing 120 bird species) and five mammal families are endemic to this massive island. And that is just a portion of the fauna here including half of the world's cameleons, weird and wonderful endemic plant families and incredible amounts of other wildlife.

Mount Robson Rewarding Multi-Day Hiking

The pinnacle of hiking in British Columbia. Hike through Mt. Robson along the Berg Lake Trail with Tours of Exploration. A must for any hiker - azure glacial lakes, rope bridges, cliff-side waterfalls, and mountainside camping await you in this epic Canadian trail.

Myanmar Adventure Circuit

Visiting Myanmar is a rare and unforgettable opportunity to experience a still-mysterious east. Rangoon, Mandalay, the Irrawaddy River and Pagan are names steeped in legend.

Myanmar Cultural Highlights with Ayerwaddy

Enjoy Myanmar a land of great beauty, whose 130 plus cultures retain traditions held for millennium.

Naturally Costa Rica & Panama

Take a bus from Panama to Costa Rica for a wildlife experience that cannot be topped. With Panama and Costa Rica boasting the globe's highest biodiversity density, there's no shortage of spectacular plant and wildlife as you graze through La Selva Tropical Forest, La Armmistad and Volcan Baru National Parks.

Nepal and Tibet Rooftop of the World

Our Rooftop of the World trip highlights the scenery and cultures of Nepal and Tibet overland from Kathmandu to Lhasa.

Nepal Trek and Safari

See Nepalese templed cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, trek in the Annapurna ranges and travel to Chitwan National Parks.

Nicaragua Active Adventure

For an active Nicaraguan adventure tour, look no further than this itinerary! Climbing the Cathedral in Leon, view an active volcano, mountain bike down the Las Isletas peninsula, stand-up paddleboard, and take surfing lessons in this ultimate adventure tour. Relish the boundless opportunities Nicaragua offers!

Panama Adventure in the Neotropics

Your Panama adventure vacation includes cycling jungle trails, snorkeling in the Gulf of Chiriqui, canoeing with the Empera peoples, waterfall dips, tree-top trekking, multi-day sea kayaking tours, and challenging hiking trips. This adventure tour will have you tuckered out, but with tales that last a lifetime.

Patagonia on Foot

This challenging itinerary covers the best trekking areas in Patagonia including Torres del Paine, Chile and  Argentina's El Chalten region.

Peru Classical & Northern Peru

Travelling in Peru is an unforgettable adventure to a land steeped in the history of ancient civilizations, filled with spectacular geography and rich in present day culture.

Peru Manu Cloud Forest and Amazon

The Manu Cloud Forest Lodge site is located between forest-covered slopes and adjacent waterfalls and streams providing ideal habitat for birds and wildlife.

Manu Cloud Forests and Amazon

Manu Cloud Forest Lodge is idyllically located at 5,000 feet above sea level and the Manu Wildlife Centre is located in the heart of the Peruvian rainforest.

Peru Salkantay Lodge-to-Lodge Trek

This 7-day lodge to lodge trekking experience will take you on a historic section of Inca trail through 15 different eco-systems.

Peru Tambopata Wildlife Centre

Posada Amazonas Lodge, Refugio Lodge and the Tambopata Research Centre are a foremost ecotourism experience in a pristine region of the Peruvian rainforest. 

Peru Trekking

Trek along the stunning mountain valleys, cloud forests and between Andean peaks of Peru. Multi-day treks for moderate to challenging levels.

Polar Circle & Antarctic Peninsula

The classic Antarctic cruise coupled with memories south of the polar circle.

Provence Bike and Barge

Cycling the incredible landscape of Provence and at night retire to your barge. Encounter this region of France with its rich history, culture and delightful scenery.

Reefs in the Southern Cayes

In cooperation with a Belize Dive Center, we offer you a 3 night scuba diving or snorkeling package which includes some of the best sites in the MesoAmerican Reef.

Ireland's Ring of Kerry Trek

Journey by foot along a network of ancient paths weaving between the main points on the long-distance track known as the Irish Kerry Way.

Southern Africa Birding Adventure

Travel to Namibia, Botswana, South Africa and Victoria Falls on an intensive 18-day birding adventure, samples three different countries and spectacular and diverse scenery led by top-notch ornithologist.

Southern Africa Overland Explorer

Visit South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, the countries that lie at the southern end of the African continent evoke a strong spirit of the wild.

The Sunshine Coast and Outdoor Recreation 

The Sunshine Coast is known for arduous hikes you'll be telling stories about for the rest of your life. Join Tours of Exploration as we guide you through the Sunshine Coast Trail, a network that leads you from hikers' hut to hikers' hut - all experience levels welcome.

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style="text-align: left;">Tanzania Mount Kilimanjaro Trek & Safari

style="text-align: left;">Experience a Tanzania safari coupled with an ascents of Mount Kilimanjaro along either the Lemosho or the Shira Route.

Thailand Classic Explorer

Our tour visits the archaelogical wonders of Bangkok, the central plains as well as the splendid scenery and culture of the North.

Thailand Mae Hong Son Soft Adventure

Mae Hong Son is the gateway to the hill tribe cultures of the Hmong, Karen, Lahu, Lisu, Akha and Mien.

Thailand Southern Islands, Rivers & Jungles

Enjoy our Khao Sok National Park at Elephant Hills tented can and discover the wildlife and majestic beauty of Southern Thailand.

Thailand, Cambodia & Laos World Heritage Sites

This World Heritage Sites in three Southeast Asian nations are included on this remarkable adventure. Experience the majesty of past dynasties including Ayutthaya, Angkor Wat and Luang Prabang.

Turkey Explorer (18 days)

Enjoy the incredible sites of legendary Turkey including Istanbul, Gallipoli,Troy, Cappadocia and Turkey's Aegean Coast.

Uyuni Overland to Atacama

Highlights of this 12 day adventure to Bolivia and Chile include Sucre, Tarabuco Market, Potosi, Uyuni Salt Flats to San Pedro de Atacama.

Vancouver Island travel -  2- 4 day packages

Searching for things to do on Vancouver Island? We have just the itinerary, which can be customized to your travel style and interests. Travel Vancouver Island and experience the vast wildlife, geology, and whimsical townships it has to offer with Tours of Exploration.

Vietnam Cycle and Boat Adventure

Enjoy an active adventure in North Vietnam with cycling and a fully supported multi-sport program. A highlight is Ninh Binh with its dramatic mountain beauty, rural landscapes and the diversity of Cuc Phuong National Park.

Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula – ‘Basecamp Plancius’

The islands and coast of the Weddell Sea and Antarctic Peninsula have been covered by icecaps and glaciers. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and rich wildlife that has left its mark on the landscape.