“Seeing is believing,” and today you can see the all the sites of the world up close (sometimes too close for comfort) and personal. Many of the adventure trips you can find offer great opportunities to view the local animals in their natural environment. It’s one thing to see them at the zoo or aquarium, but experiencing the magnificence of these creatures in the wild is something you won’t soon forget.

Outdoor Odyssey offers a sea kayak trip that will give you numerous opportunities to see the Orca whales and other large marine mammals the only way they should be viewed. The trip starts out in prime orca habitat, but they can usually be spotted during the entire trip. On land you will likely be greeted by the osprey and the bald eagle.

Yellowstone has long been a wonderful place to see wildlife. Now you can experience it in all its winter wonderland best. Adventure Associates have put together a cross country ski adventure where you can see the wildlife and the park as nature intended. There is no experience necessary, just bring your desire to see it all.

Article Ladies has put together a Hawaii experience that will open your eyes to all the native wildlife. The tour will give you the chance to learn about native plants, birds and wildlife. The coastlines are home to spinner dolphins, humpback whales, sea turtles and flying fish and this tour will give you a wonderful view of all of them. Even the monk seals are likely to make an appearance. The guides are knowledgeable in all the native animals and will show you through the pristine tropical rain forests. Aloha Hawaii is a great introduction to the amazing inhabitants of the islands.

See Africa the way most people only dream about. Ontdek Kenya offers some of the best game viewing that can be done by taking you on foot through sanctuaries, national parks and local forests. See the Lions, elephants, and hippos all at their natural best. The name says it all: Ontdek (meaning discover in Dutch) will give you the chance to discover the real Africa.

If you can’t bear to miss the Alaskan wilderness, then Adventure Women has the perfect getaway planned just for you. The Alaska Bear Viewing and Wildlife Safari will take you to places that most people don’t dare to venture. See the Grizzlies and their cubs in their natural habitat, watch for humpbacks and orcas at Resurrection Bay, and watch the magnificent sea birds along the coast lines. The days are full of adventure and the nights are spent relaxing in deluxe lodges or adventure camps. You get the best of both worlds - adventure and luxury.

There is more to see than just great views and amazing natural wonders. The wildlife can take your vacation to a whole new level. Take a tour that will take you into the heart of nature.

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