Do you prefer lush forest greens to concrete grays? Deep turquoise blues to asphalt blacks? The sounds of birds and insects to cars and trains? These top G Adventures tours for nature lovers are guaranteed to transport you from urban life into adventure. Travellers who want to explore all that Mother Nature has to offer should check out these trip options that head into the dense, beating heart of the Amazon rainforest, across the snow-capped peaks of the Alps, and on safari in Africa.
South America
South America is a continent of immense natural beauty and diversity. It's home to the planet’s largest rainforest and one of its most impressive mountain ranges. For nature lovers, South America is a playground of epic proportions.
Amazon adventure in Ecuador
Ecuador packs an incredible punch. A true Amazon jungle adventure here means journeying to a remote lodge where you can explore the wilderness on foot and in a motorized canoe. G Adventures' Ecuador nature tours offer opportunities to hike through thick rainforest to magnificent waterfalls and learn about medicinal plants from local communities. You can also swim with stunning pink dolphins and giant river otters that call the Amazon home.
Experience it for yourself on: Ecuador: Volcanoes, the Amazon & the Galápagos Islands
The wild side of Peru
Imagine standing on a mountain top one day and navigating a jungle river the next. That's the magic of Peru. The country is a gateway to incredible Amazon rainforest tours, where you can explore a biodiversity that is simply unmatched. Peru tours take adventurers into the heart of the jungle to spot curious monkeys and sloths high in the trees. You spend your days looking for caimans, anacondas, and piranhas in the maze of waterways and your nights listening to the jungle come alive.
Experience it for yourself on: Amazon to the Andes
Paradise on the Galápagos Islands
There is no place on Earth quite like the Galápagos Islands. This archipelago, famous for inspiring naturalist Charles Darwin, is a living laboratory of evolution. Galápagos nature tours are an unforgettable journey to a place where animals have no fear of humans. You can snorkel with playful sealions, walk past giant tortoises, and observe your fair share of blue-footed boobies and iguanas. The Galápagos is wildlife adventure travel at its purest and an opportunity to see creatures that exist nowhere else on the planet.
Experience it for yourself on: The Galápagos: Wildlife of Santa Cruz & Isabela Islands
Europe
Europe has its fair share of magnificent mountains to explore. With so many accessible options and routes, travellers are spoiled for choice.
Trekking Mont Blanc
One of the most famous peaks in the Alps, Mont Blanc straddles the French-Italian border and is a rite of passage for hikers and climbers. For most adventurers, there’s no better way to experience it than a Mont Blanc trekking tour. The tour takes you through three countries — France, Italy, and Switzerland — on a spectacular circuit around Western Europe's highest peak. You cross high passes, stay in charming mountain hostels, and witness stunning alpine scenery. It's an active trip that rewards you with fresh air, incredible views, and a powerful sense of accomplishment.
Experience it for yourself on: Trekking Mont Blanc
Discover the beauty of the Dolomites
In Italy’s rugged northeast, the Dolomites stand apart. These limestone peaks glow with a unique pink light at sunset, and a Dolomites hiking tour is an opportunity to explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic towers and serene alpine meadows. Discover a world of rare wildflowers, hidden lakes, and beautiful new views at every turn. Nature and wildlife tours in this region combine Italy’s famous hospitality with some of Europe’s most awe-inspiring landscapes.
Experience it for yourself on: Total Europe: Berlin, Prague & the Tastes of Italy
Iceland: The land of fire, ice and adventure
A place of raw, untamed power, Iceland promises an epic adventure through a landscape sculpted by volcanoes and glaciers. Hike across ancient ice caps, stand in awe of colossal waterfalls, and witness the magical spectacle of the Northern Lights. These outdoor travel experiences are a reminder of the Earth's dynamic geological forces and the incredible beauty they create.
Experience it for yourself on: Best of Iceland
Africa
Africa is home to some of the planet’s most iconic animals, including the famous "big five." A safari through a national park in Africa is an unmatched opportunity to see wildlife up close in their natural environment.
Madagascar: a biodiversity hot spot
If you want to see wildlife that you won’t find anywhere else on the planet, a Madagascar wildlife tour is for you. This island nation is a gem of biodiversity, home to lemurs, chameleons, and baobab trees that look like they're from another world. As one of the best nature travel destinations, Madagascar offers an intimate look at a fragile ecosystem and an opportunity to support conservation efforts and initiatives.
Experience it for yourself on: Highlights of Madagascar
Tanzania: safaris, craters and the Great Migration
A Tanzania wildlife safari is the quintessential African adventure. This country is where you can witness the Great Migration, with millions of wildebeest thundering across the plains, and stand on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. G Adventures' nature-focused adventure trips in Tanzania are about more than just checking off the "big five" — they’re about connecting with the vastness of the savanna and the ancient rhythms of the wild.
Experience it for yourself on: Tanzania Camping Safari
How to choose the right nature tour
With so many incredible options, how do you decide which wildlife adventure is right for you? It all comes down to what kind of experience you're looking for. Do you prefer the physical challenge of a long trek, or are you content to sit quietly, waiting for a rare animal to appear? G Adventures has several travel styles that cater to every type of adventurer.
