Shore Excursions Around the World: 7 to Book

1.Wings Wildlife Park Shuttle, Burnie Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $89Our pick

Ride inland from Burnie with a guide and driver, enjoy scenic Tasmanian countryside, then spend about 90 minutes to two hours exploring Wings Wildlife Park on your own. Feed kangaroos, see Tasmanian devils, and add paid koala or devil encounters if available.

“I loved being up close and personal with the animals. The mission of the park is a good one. The drive is beautiful. I highly recommend this excursion.”

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2.Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 26 reviews · from $123

Travel by coach from Akaroa to Christchurch via the scenic Banks Peninsula, then visit the Botanic Gardens, see earthquake recovery sites, and spend about two hours at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, including a kiwi viewing area and breeding program talk.

“This was a very informative and interesting tour. There was a bit of confusion as to which bus was going where at Akaroa but all sorted out at The Museum first stop. The tour around Christchurch was very informative. The Willowbank Wildlife Reserve was well worth a visit and as our group of 5 was the only group going here we had a guide from The Reserve just for us. Our guide was excellent. Our return trip to Akaroa was eventful when we had a double tyre blowout. We were about 20 minutes from Akaroa at this time so our driver phoned another driver in Akaroa and arranged for him…”

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3.Barbados Shore Excursion: Wildlife Encounter and Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $78

You’ll visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, look for green monkeys and red-footed tortoises, see Bathsheba and Garrison Savannah, then relax at Savvy on the Bay. Port pickup, a lounger, umbrella, and welcome drink are included. An optional Carlisle Bay boat trip adds snorkeling and turtle spotting.

“Great trip and very good value (£40 per person). Probably the best we did in our two weeks here in the Caribbean. We were picked up promptly and taken to a few spots around Barbados before going to the wildlife sanctuary. The entrance Read more”

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4.Wings Wildlife Park Burnie Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $92

From Burnie’s Makers Market, you’ll travel to Wings Wildlife Park for three hours among kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, koalas, gardens, and daily animal talks. English-speaking guides such as Mark add local context, while optional encounters bring you closer to the animals.

“we enjoyed the wildlife park but the drive was long with absolutely no commentary. it would have been great if could have learned about the countryside and history of Burnie”

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5.Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Sanctuary and Rainforest Wildlife Center

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $272

Travel from Ketchikan to Herring Cove for a guided rainforest walk, Eagle Creek views, and possible sightings of bald eagles, bears, seals, and marine birds. You’ll also see a totem carver, reindeer, rescued raptors, and enjoy hot drinks with smoked salmon.

“We had an excellent time. The guide was very knowledgeable and informative. I would recommend this tour to others”

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6.Private Shore Excursion: Ubud Art Villages and Sacred Monkey Forest

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $60Best value

Travel privately from Benoa Port to Ubud with a driver-guide, stopping at Celuk’s silver workshops, Mas woodcarvers, Batuan artists, the Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, and the traditional market. The day can be adjusted to your interests, but guide quality and pickup timing may vary.

“One of the worst tour ever. First there was the 3 day horror of trying to get a confirmation of our requested pick up time. I asked the question through Viator and sent several follow up emails when I got no response. I was told to call the local nuRead more”

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7.Cairns Shore Excursion: Crocodile & Wildlife Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 4h 30m · from $88

Ride from Cairns to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, explore woodland and rainforest enclosures, and take a timed Wetlands Cruise among saltwater crocodiles. The English-speaking driver handles transport, while you set your own pace in the park. Bring water, sun protection, and comfortable shoes.

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