Not So Common Animal Tours And Excursions

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There are a lot of great animal tours and excursions, but some of them can be extreme. Are you up for a little bit of an adventure? These are some of the animal tours and excursions you can partake in if you are feeling brave.

Jellyfish Snorkeling In Southeast Asia
While most of us swim away from jellyfish as soon as we spot them, some people see only the beauty of them (and not the ability to sting you). If you are fascinated with jellyfish and want to get an upclose view of them, you can actually snorkeling with with jellyfish near West Palau. The jellyfish here are venom-free and love to swim about with curious tourists. This area is one of the richest coral reef ecosystem in the world, so there’s plenty to see in addition to the jellyfish.

Arctic Expedition With Polar Bears
Polar bears can be found in abundance in Spitsbergen, Norway. You can hop on an expedition ship to see these beautifies as close as safely possible. Participants can see them frolic about, jump into the icy waters or roll around with their cubs. The ships don’t seem to bother them as they have no problem putting on a show. In addition to the polar bears other animals are usually spotted like walrus, seals and whales.

Reindeer Spotting In Russia.
Reindeer’s aren’t just for Santa. You can feed your childlike curiosity and go looking for reindeer’s in Russia. These creatures can be found in the Siberian Arctic, which is very isolated. This trip can be challenging to virtually anyone as it’s very cold and can reach at least negative 55 degrees Fahrenheit. However, if you can handle the cold, you can enjoy the once in a lifetime opportunity of hanging out with reindeer’s for a bit. There’s also hiking and fishing that takes place here.

Fossa Watching In Madagascar
Have you ever heard of a fossa? It’s been described as something between a mongoose and a cat. It’s the largest predator in Madagascar. Despite the fact that they can be up to six feet long they can be hard to spot. However, if you do happen to see one, you will be very impressed as they are rather magnificent creatures. In order to catch a glimpse of them you will need to go deep into the Madagascar rain forest by tour. You’ll also have the opportunity to see lemurs and other endangered species.

 

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