Top 5 Wildlife Trips in Britain

1.Kingussie: Highland Wildlife Park Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 1 day · from $31Our pick

Spend a full day at Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore. Begin at the interactive Wildlife Discovery Centre, drive through open reserves with deer, elk, bison, and horses, then walk among polar bears, big cats, red squirrels, and red deer. Talks, picnic areas, playgrounds, a café, and food kiosks make this a flexible family outing.

“Excellent Highland Park doing a few improvements while was there but still great place would highly recommend...”

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2.Penzance: Land’s End Boat Tour with Wildlife Guides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $83Top rated

Join Coast Boat Trips for a two-hour RIB ride from Penzance to Land's End and back. Wildlife guides such as Jack, Zach, Sophia, and Daisy point out dolphins, seals, tuna, seabirds, coastal history, Minack Theatre, and Longship Lighthouse. Waterproof clothing and life jackets are available, but bring warm layers for the open sea.

“We saw peregrine falcons as well as large grey seals. The skipper Jack was highly skilled and informative. Zac the crewman had great information about the bird life”

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3.Guided Wildlife and Sea Cave Kayak Safari in English Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Join guide Kieran from Oddicombe Beach for a three-hour tandem kayak trip along the English Riviera. Paddle through sea caves, look for seals and birds, learn about Devon’s geology, search for fossils, taste a wild marine herb, and toast marshmallows on a secluded beach.

“Well worth it. Really good 3 hours and a great experience for the whole family. Got to sea some seals. The caves were great and the knowledge of the guide was exceptional.”

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4.Moray Coast, Wildlife and Speyside Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · from $97

Spend 11.5 hours with a local guide exploring Findhorn, Cullen, Bow Fiddle Rock, coastal bird sites, Speyside whisky country, and Carrbridge. Guides such as Amber, Sonia, Harrison, Willie, and Duff have led this route. Expect beautiful scenery, plenty of road time, and whisky tasting only if separately arranged.

“Tour was fantastic. Loads of great information Tour guide Harrison was very informative and fun. Thoroughly enjoyed his tour and would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing picturesque tour.”

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5.Wildlife Watching Cruise to Chanonry Point

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · from $47

Join Dolphin Spirit in Inverness for a two-hour cruise beneath the Kessock Bridge and across the firth to Chanonry Point. Onboard experts share local history and folklore while helping you watch for dolphins and other wildlife. You get comfortable seats, viewing platforms, toilets, QR codes for extra information, and a cafe, with food and drinks sold separately.

“Fantastic from start to finish, really genuinely nice people from meeting at the marina, sailing and return. So happy I booked this trip. I actually saw dolphin’s on the trip and they played by the boat fantastic thank you.”

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