Top North America Nature Walks

Avoid the crowds and explore Sequoia National Park with ease on this small-group tour, which checks off many of the park’s key attractions as well as some hidden gems. Save your feet as you travel between sites in a private vehicle and marvel at the world’s largest trees while somebody else does the driving. This jam-packed sightseeing tour is ideal for first-time visitors.

Discover the best that Vancouver has to offer as you embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city’s top landmarks. Your day includes walks through popular neighborhoods such as Gastown, Chinatown, and Granville Island as well as stops at the Vancouver Lookout, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Brockton Point Totem Pole. While you explore, your guide provides information about the city’s history and cultural makeup.

Marvel at the highlights of Arches National Park in just hours without getting footsore with this unique scenic van tour from Moab. Savor unobstructed views of this protected land from the glass-enclosed van—which converts to an open-top, weather permitting—and break up the ride with several short, easy walks to iconic scenic overlooks including Park Avenue Trail. Learn about the park’s landscape and ecosystem from your guide as you explore by van and on foot, combining leisurely drives with short hikes.

Discover the best of the Rocky Mountain National Park on a guided full-day tour. Park entrance, along with round-trip transportation from Denver or Boulder is conveniently included. Set at a moderate pace, the hike 4-mile (6.4-km) is perfect for people with some experience who also want to take time to appreciate the scenery.

Combine visits to the Glacier Skywalk and the Athabasca Glacier on a tour from the Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Ride in a huge ice explorer for a guided tour of the glacier and listen to engaging commentary about glaciers, the local ecosystem, and environmental changes. Then walk on the glass-bottom Skywalk for photo-worthy views over the cliff's edge.

Experience the Grand Canyon on a guided Sunset Rim Tour with Canyon Ministries, exploring this world-renowned landscape from a biblical Creation perspective. The tour begins inside Grand Canyon National Park at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center flagpole, meeting approximately four hours before sunset. Travel in comfort along Desert View Drive on the South Rim’s east side, stopping at some of the canyon’s most spectacular overlooks and panoramic viewpoints. At each stop, step out to enjoy breathtaking scenery, explore the rim, and engage in meaningful teaching. Your guide shares fascinating insights into Grand Canyon geology, wildlife, and history, framed by the biblical account of Creation and the Flood described in Genesis. The tour concludes with a stunning Grand Canyon sunset as the sun sets over the western horizon. Duration varies by season, returning about 30 minutes after sunset. Additional rim tours, backpacking, and river trips available.

Discover the “Niagara of the West” on a half-day tour to Shoshone Falls from Twin Falls, Idaho. Join a small group and travel to the cascading waterfalls on the Snake River and the hydroelectric power plant. Then, head back to Twin Falls for a tour of the city, stopping at the Old Town, warehouse, and downtown districts to explore.

Hike the best of the Blue Ridge Parkway on this guided day trip to three scenic waterfalls from Asheville. Take in views of the mountains as you tour the classic road in a comfortable van and hear stories about the area’s natural history and culture from your local guide. Watch for blooming laurels and rhododendron as you walk the easy to moderate trails through lush oak and hickory forests. Enjoy light refreshments along the way with plenty of time to relax by the falls before returning to Asheville.

Deep in the Arizona wilds near Page lies Secret Antelope Canyon, an orange and red deep valley carved into the rock. Explore the canyon on this half-day small-group tour, as well as Horseshoe Bend—a site of great historic importance to the Navajo Nation—while you learn the area’s storied geological and cultural history.

Explore the Banff National Park on a fun small-group tour. Make the most of your time in the Canadian Rockies by letting someone else take care of driving and navigating, so you can just admire the views. Your guide will show you some of their favorite hidden spots, as well as major attractions like Lake Louise and Castle Mountain.

Discover the natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park on a small-group, full-day guided tour. Learn more about the park's geothermal sites and visit the top landmarks of the lower loop, including the mud volcanoes, the Grand Canyon, the Norris Geyser Basin, and the Old Faithful Geyser. There are plenty of stops for snapping photos and admiring the scenery—you may even spot the bears and bison that roam the area.

See one of the country’s most beautiful slot canyons on this guided tour of Upper Antelope Canyon. Capture stunning photographs of the curvy sandstone slot canyon with light filtering through at different angles for an ever-changing experience. Your Navajo Nation guide shares the history of the canyon. Admission fees and permits are included for non-hiking tours; government fees apply separately for hiking tours.

Drive one of the most spectacular roads in the world—Going-to-the-Sun Road—and experience Glacier National Park’s dramatic landscapes at your own pace. Wind past glacial valleys, turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, and rugged alpine peaks while narration shares captivating stories about the park’s wildlife, geology, and history. Start from either entrance and enjoy total flexibility to stop for short hikes like Trail of the Cedars or Hidden Lake Overlook, spot mountain goats and bighorn sheep, capture panoramic photos, or pause at wildflower-filled meadows. Use offline GPS navigation, follow insider tips, and revisit anytime with lifetime access. Highlights include Logan Pass, St. Mary Lake, Wild Goose Island, Weeping Wall, Rising Sun, and countless scenic pull-offs. Download the tour, hit the road, and explore Glacier’s breathtaking beauty—on your terms, with every mile offering a new view.

Visit one of the Southwest’s most photographed natural wonders without worrying about securing tickets on your own. This guided tour of Upper Antelope Canyon includes prebooked entry and expert insights into the canyon’s geology, history, and famous light beams. Focus on taking in the dramatic scenery while your guide leads the way through this remarkable landscape.

Get out of the city and discover the stunning scenery that surrounds Anchorage. This small-group tour takes you south along the Seward Highway to soak up ocean and mountain views on the way to Alyeska Ski Area where an an aerial tram takes you 2,300 feet (700 meters) above sea level. Afterward, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to learn how sanctuary cares for the Last Frontier’s injured and orphaned animals and see resident wildlife including grizzly bear, moose, caribou, and musk ox.

Explore the Everglades National Park with a naturalist guide, including an airboat ride and a nature walk, on this half-day tour. Learn about the area ecosystems and view alligators and local birdlife. On the smaller air boat, travel way out far from land and become immersed in the culture and remote beauty of the Native way of life, including a stop to a Native tree island village or two. A narrated scenic drive led by the master naturalist and round-trip transportation from your hotel or vacation rental in Miami, Hollywood, Ft. Lauderdale, or the port in Ft. Lauderdale or Miami included.

Feel the force of nature as you ride the thrilling Maid of the Mist boat right to the foot of Niagara Falls. Few experiences will get you so close to the action. Also enjoy a walking tour through Niagara Falls State Park, to admire views of the falls from other angles and to listen to stories about the daredevils and adventurers who have visited over the years.

An unforgettable tour of the Columbia River Gorge's top 5 waterfalls and the Crown Point Vista House. With Waterfall Shuttle the views are better, the crowds are lower and you get an expert guide to show you around in a small group. Plus, we pick up from over 50 Downtown Portland hotels so you can access the wonder of the Columbia River Gorge without a rental car. Starting from your hotel in Downtown Portland, we start with a 45 minute drive out to the Waterfall Corridor. Working our way back one waterfall at a time we spend 2.5 of the 3.5 hours walking around and exploring each of the waterfall state parks. Plenty of time to take pictures, enjoy the natural beauty and make unique memories. Waterfall Shuttle is a tour designed to show visitors the best of our area. We strive to create unique and memorable experiences so that your time with us is some of the best of your whole vacation.

Utah boasts some of the best locations in the US to stargaze without a lot of light pollution. See the Milky Way and constellations above you during this dark sky stargazing tour just outside the eastern part of Zion National Park. See stars and planets up close with a provided telescope and learn a bit about astronomy from your tour guide.

Visit Yosemite National Park without the hassle of planning a long day of driving or coordinating park logistics from San Francisco. Traveling in a small group, you'll journey through California’s Central Valley before exploring Yosemite Valley’s most famous sights, including Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls. A stop among giant sequoias adds another iconic California landscape to the experience.

Swap the bright lights of Las Vegas for the stunning natural beauty of Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend on this full-day tour. Leave the logistics, organization, and planning to your guide; simply turn up at your selected meeting point and relax knowing everything is all sorted for you. Enjoy an itinerary that includes a Navajo guide, a beginner-friendly hike, scenic views of the Colorado River, and more.

Go on an outdoor adventure in Alaska with this small-group helicopter tour with glacier landing. Take off on a scenic flight and admire views of the Knik River on the way to the Knik Glacier. Land directly on or near the glacier (depending on the season) and set out on a guided glacier or ice formation hike before the return flight. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as moose, bears, and mountain goats.

Discover the British Columbia coastline by land and sea on this full-day guided tour. After departing Vancouver, hop aboard a boat and journey through the Gulf Islands, before heading to Victoria to explore the historic city’s nature-filled architecture. Then, head to the Butchart Gardens with skip-the-line access to take in the park’s serene themed gardens.