International Expeditions —  

For over 35 years, IE has specialized in small group adventure tours focusing on nature travel and wildlife tours, while also exploring many cultural gems and UNESCO world heritage sites.

Pioneers in ecotourism, their award-winning Amazon and Galapagos cruises, African safaris, and other small-group  journeys (no more than 16 guests) invite you to snorkel with playful sea lions on a Galapagos cruise, explore the secluded birding paradise of Northern Peru, observe tigers, leopards and sloth bears in the wilds of India, or ride a historic railroad through Panama.  IE currently offers twelve different African safaris, including tours to Madagascar!

IE is a world leader in nature travel for one reason above all others — they feature only the best travel guides – superb, English-speaking naturalists and historians who accompany your journey. Remarkable destinations become even more so with experienced and knowledgeable local experts who can tell you about all the animals, plants, history and culture you encounter along the way.

IE’s comfortable, intimate expedition ships and well-located accommodations let guests explore in style.

In 1990, IE helped to form The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) which works to bring communities, conservation and sustainable travel together to promote ecotravel to natural areas.