Geological Safaris

With geo-safaris you bring back not trophies but knowledge to use at home.

These specialists in geo-ecological tourism promise experienced scientists guiding you through the region's spectacular geology and wildlife.

A background paper by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators.

"Rock Doctor" John Jackson guides several tours in the Green Cauldron region of New South Wales/Queensland.

Short tours of mines and localities in Newfoundland's premier mineral district by Once-A-Rock, Inc.

A multimedia CD offers enough detailed geologic information for you to roll your own expedition in the richly endowed lands of northern Sarawak.

GeoQwest Excursions covers the whole province with professionally run backroad tours that include mines and scenic areas, under the guidance and tutelage of geologist Steve Noakes.

Kamloops, BC Geology - Fossil Tours is the personal project of John Ratcliffe. A nice set of photos will whet your appetite.

A retired geology professor has some high desert land suitable for a field base camp.

Half-day drives go across the top of Canyonlands National Park, Utah, between March and October.

The mines and minerals of Alaska's Denali National Park are a comfortable drive away thanks to this outfit's unique custom truck.

This Canadian mining town posts directions for conducting your own day hike around town, by geologist Thomas Heine.

Between Seligman and Kingman is this illuminated cave, "just a nice place to spend time."

Anywhere in Iceland is a geologist's vacation. The Destination Wilderness outfit has some week-long options all over this country.

Guided field trips through the classic localities of southwest England by Chris Pamplin.

Wiggers is an engaging tour host with a dedication (though not exclusively) to the upper Midwest: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana. He promises a customized experience with a professional geologist's insight.

Not much detail, but a wide array of tours are listed for this great south African desert nation.

Mineral collecting at Tsumeb and elsewhere, plus world-class deserts, iron meteorites, and "true Namibian hospitality."

Geology tours of one, three, and six days, specializing in volcanoes, with geologist Murray Baker.

Multilingual geologist Tom Pfieffer leads week-long pilgrimages around this Greek volcanic island.

Angus Miller conducts day trips and walking tours in some of geology's most hallowed places.

Featuring nine different trips around the geologic wealth of South Africa, including traditional safaris too.

This outfit will guide you to volcanoes in Hawaii, Europe, Africa, Indonesia and Latin America.

Geologist Paul Herr has been showing people the dramatic country around Devils Lake, the Grand Canyon of the Midwest, for 18 years.

Spelunking tours are available as well as the more usual commercial cave experience at this historic cavern in southernmost Indiana.

Fossil diggers with a private ranch in the Big Horn Basin take you under their wing.

"Bearman" Kevin Sanders will show you the geologic sights of this world-class geothermal park, as well as its wildlife.