Observing animals in their natural environment is a magical and endlessly fascinating experience. For single tours that are devoted to doing just that, see the wide-ranging list below.

You could don your explorer’s hat for a jungle expedition in Central America. Costa Rica wildlife tours for solo travellers take you deep into rainforests that are home to a dizzying array of exotic flora and fauna. Sloths, toucans, monkeys and iguanas are just some of the creatures waiting to greet you. Birders will be in heaven with chances to view macaws, flycatchers and various species of hummingbirds, while the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is one of the best places to spot the gorgeous quetzal with its amazing luminous plumage.

Guided nature trips in the United States might take you to Yellowstone National Park, which boasts a wealth of wildlife including bison, bears, wolves and bald eagles. Or you might head to the unspoilt wilderness of Alaska to explore the wildlife-rich Denali National Park, inhabited by grizzly bears, caribous and moose, and venture on whale-watching excursions in search of the various whale species that prowl the coastal waters.

Solo tours in India not only provide unique cultural experiences, but appeal to nature lovers too. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is known for its large population of Asian elephants as well as sambar deer, macaques and bison. Ranthambore National Park, which features on many Indian tour itineraries, is home to the magnificent Royal Bengal tiger. Many tours in China, meanwhile, swing by at the Chengdu Panda Centre, which is the best place to see giant pandas in the flesh.

Head to our safaris page if you want to see trips dedicated to wildlife viewing on the African continent.

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