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Travel with the National Wildlife Federation! Together we will experience wildlife in their natural ecosystems, while expert guides take our knowledge to new levels. These Expeditions are conducted in environmentally-sensitive ways, and visit nearly every corner of the globe. Take a trip with us today!
In keeping with its mission to travel responsibly, NWF has teamed up with NativeEnergy to offset the carbon releases from all our 2008 trips. NativeEnergy is a privately held Native American-owned renewable energy company that has been successfully supporting renewable development since November, 2001. Native Energy provides renewable energy credits (RECs) and CO2 offsets from wind, solar, farm methane and other renewable energy projects, certified by Green-e and/or the Climate Neutral Network, with an emphasis on projects that support the sustainable development of tribal and farmer communities and Alaska Native villages.
Because NWF remains committed to connecting people with nature, and giving travelers unique opportunities to discover wildlife first-hand, the partnership with NativeEnergy is our way of balancing responsible, inspirational travel with the realities of travel's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. Further, this dramatic step towards a carbon-neutral travel program is unprecedented among conservation organizations. Why? Because not only is NWF offsetting the carbon footprint of all 2008 Expeditions travelers, it is doing so without raising the cost of the trip. Instead, NWF is committing existing resources to ensuring all Expeditions in 2008 are carbon-neutral in order to make a statement about the importance of carbon offsets as an opportunity to help finance new renewable energy projects. By offsetting the impact we make through travel-related activities, NWF is hoping to set an example for others in the battle against global warming. For more information about NativeEnergy Travel Offsets visit www.nativeenergy.com/traveloffsets.
You might notice that some trips are sold out. Don't worry! Just contact us and tell us you are interested. If we get enough people on our waitlist, we might be able to arrange another trip.
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2008
May 17, 2008 - May 24, 2008
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness (SOLD OUT) (Help with PDF files)
Rate: From $4,490 per person and free airfare from Seattle to Alaska
First, toss out every notion you have of an Alaska cruise. This trip may be on a ship, but that's where the similarities end. Our vessel holds only 62 guests, so the journey is intimate and focused on seeing wildlife, glaciers and rain forests. Nimble and flexible, the explores places the big ships couldn't dream of going.
May 17, 2008 - May 26, 2008
Pantanal: Brazil's Grand Savannah (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $3,298 per person
The Pantanal is a "holy grail" destination for people who love wildlife. Located in southwestern Brazil, it is a pristine wilderness where wildlife is so abundant (including giant anteaters, monkeys and tapirs) we can safely call this our "South American safari." Plus visit Iguazu Falls with its own astounding diversity of wildlife.
May 24, 2008 - May 30, 2008
Wolves, Bears, Geysers (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $2,595 per person
We'll let our travelers describe this incredible journey through Yellowstone: "This trip had it all: wildlife viewing, educational presentations and enjoyable hikes."-S. Smith, Tampa, FL. "The small group size made it easy to stop on a moment's notice if a special wildlife viewing presented itself."-K. McFarland, Hermitage, TN.
May 25, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Walking Acadia National Park (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $1,699 per person
Acadia is a walker's paradise. Awake each morning in a picturesque inn, then spend your days hiking the park's trails and carriage paths. Your naturalist tour leader helps you appreciate the ecosystems, wildlife and springtime wildflowers. Other activities include boat excursions, village exploration and a lobster dinner.
June 3, 2008 - June 9, 2008
Where the Buffalo Roam (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $2,195 per person
Safari through the American prairie, viewing one of the world's largest herds of bison amid a vast sea of grass. We explore the fascinating natural architecture of South Dakota's Black Hills, watching for coyote, pronghorn and bison amid eerie pinnacles and fanciful spires.
June 7, 2008 - June 13, 2008
Photographing Yellowstone-Best of the Best (June 7, 2008 - June 13, 2008 SOLD OUT) May 24-30, 2008 (New Dates Added) (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $2,895 per person
This trip is limited to eight participants who will travel through Yellowstone with Tom Murphy, one of the world's outstanding nature photographers. Daily itineraries focus on wildlife or landscapes. This trip is based on the idea that people learn best by doing, so most instruction is in the field, and the field doesn't get much better than this.
June 13, 2008 - June 25, 2008
Family Safari to Tanzania (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $3,995 per person
This is a classic safari to TanzaniaâAfrican wildlife in some of the most prolific reserves on the planet. But the timing of the trip is what makes it so perfect! Witness one of the planet's most awe-inspiring events as millions of wildebeest and zebra flood the plains of the Tanzanian Serengeti.
August 3, 2008 - August 10, 2008
Isle Royale and Lake Superior (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $2,695 per person
Isle Royale National Park, a roadless paradise accessible only by boat or float plane, is an incredible island ecosystem, uniquely maintaining its amazing biological and ecological balance. Step into this little piece of Eden and explore the park-through hiking, canoeing and kayaking-in the company of researchers and naturalists.
August 21, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Teton, Yellowstone, Glacier (SOLD OUT) (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $2,895 per person
These national parks include truly magical natural areas: majestic mountain peaks, abundant wildlife and the greatest concentration of geothermal activity in the world. Whether its wolf watching in the Lamar Valley, watching Old Faithful erupt or standing in awe of the Grand Teton, our travelers do not just see the parks, they experience them!
August 29, 2008 - September 7, 2008
Galapagos (SOLD OUT) (Help with PDF files)
Rate: From $4,320 per person
When "wildlife" is your middle name, you have to offer a Galapagos trip. Lindblad Expeditions has been our Galapagos partner for seven years running and the praise from travelers gushes after every departure: "Trip couldn't have been any better. Coordination on the Polaris was outstanding and the staff was excellent."-M. Monsen, Springfield, VA.
September 20, 2008 - September 27, 2008
Great Canyon Parks of the Southwest (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $2,695 per person
Journey to some of the world's most spectacular landscapes. Look up into the sheer red and white cliffs of Zion, and down into the exquisitely carved pinnacles and spires of Bryce. And just when you thought it could not get any better, gaze into the grandest of them all, the Grand Canyon!
September 23, 2008 - September 29, 2008
Islands and Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest (Help with PDF files)
Rate: From $3,480 per person
The island-studded waters of the Pacific Northwest are an often-overlooked place of tranquil beauty and surprising diversity â so near to home, yet far away from the trappings of everyday life. It's a place of channels, straits and inlets, with unspoiled forested shorelines punctuated by picturesque small towns and fishing villages.
October 4, 2008 - October 11, 2008
The River of Raptors: Birding Veracruz (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $2,895 per person
This could be the most extraordinary wildlife event you'll ever experience! Each year, a stretch of Mexico becomes the migration corridor for tens of thousands of raptors. The sky is so thick with hawks the locals call it "Rio de Rapaces"-the River of Raptors. Join expert birders as we watch this phenomenon and explore the pristine forests of the region.
October 12, 2008 - October 19, 2008
Walking the Berkshires (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $1,679 per person
Hike through a quintessential New England autumn, surrounded by the season's palette of ambers, crimsons and golds. You'll explore postcard-perfect villages and rolling hills with your naturalist guide. Discover the wildlife that is busily preparing for winter, and relax each evening in a timeless country inn.
October 13, 2008 - October 23, 2008
The Best Peruvian Wildlife Tour, Period! (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $3,595 per person
We've linked together some of South America's premier wildlife sanctuaries into one amazing tour. From penguins on the coast to the spectacular high Andes, and then on to the deep reaches of rainforest accessible only by boat, this tour covers every wildlife nook and cranny you could imagine on a single Expedition.
October 29, 2008 - November 4, 2008
The Polar Bears of Churchill (SOLD OUT) (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $4,295 per person
Sometimes a trip is all about who you know. On this Churchill Expedition, we've pulled strings, dropped names and managed to negotiate a real insider's perspective just for you. Meet with local scientists, bear ecologists, photographers and aboriginal artists to get a more complete understanding of the magnificent polar bears you'll see in astonishing numbers and proximity.
November 22, 2008 - December 6, 2008
Antarctica (Help with PDF files)
Rate: From $10,250 per person
With Antarctica, who takes you is perhaps more important than anywhere else on the planet. That's why we've put our trust in Lindlbad Expeditions, whose hard-won experience dates back to 1966 and whose countless voyages to the "White Continent" means you can safely go to an otherwise dangerous place - and have the absolute adventure of a lifetime.
December 19, 2008 - December 28, 2008
Christmas on the Amazon (Help with PDF files)
Rate: From $3,298 per person
Celebrate your holidays as few people ever will: bring the family together for a cruise down the Amazon. This 4,200-mile-long river sustains one of the greatest profusions of life on Earth. Thousands of tropical birds, multitudes of pink and gray river dolphins, and an abundance of other exotic creatures live in this lush tropical wilderness.
December 26, 2008 - January 7, 2009
New Year's Safari to Botswana (Help with PDF files)
Rate: $5,750 per person
On New Year's Eve you'll find yourself standing on the private, elevated wildlife-viewing deck of your own thatched cottage, overlooking the magnificent Okavango Delta, contemplating the abundant array of animals you can see in this wetland wilderness. Can you think of a finer way to welcome a new year? We couldn't either...
"You Can Go Your Own Way"
We know group tours aren’t for everyone. But we still want everyone to get out and connect with nature—and travel is a great way to do that. NWF partners with some of the best tour companies in the U.S. to develop and execute our Expeditions. These companies share our philosophies about wildlife and wild places. They work to educate travelers about the natural world, and to ensure their programs have minimal impacts on the environment. That’s why we can whole-heartedly recommend these companies, to help you plan your own individual tours and itineraries. If you’d rather plan a trip for yourself, your family, or a group of friends, and Expeditions just isn’t the right fit for you, these companies can help you from beginning to end. View more information.
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