The Best Organized Tours for Animal Lovers in Australia

Australia

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure to Australia, but are not sure how to start planning? Don't worry, because we have analyzed an extensive selection of multi-day tours for animial lovers based on key criteria such as price, destinations, guest ratings, service, travel style, quality, and activities. Great for nightlife, resorts, scuba diving & snorkeling, and beaches, it's easy to see why Australia is such a fun destination. So, get ready to immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of culture, history, activities, excitement, food, and breathtaking landscapes. Below are the best holiday packages and organized tour options in Australia, so let's get to it!


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 28 Days, $3599.00

  • 20 Days, $2724.00

  • 28 Days, $3649.00
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The Best Tours for Animal Lovers through Australia

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by INTRO Travel 28 Days Sydney to Cairns 12 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in Australia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers
  • Undersea Explorers
  • Nature Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 18 to 35
Maximum Group Size: 22
Price per Day: $129

This tour visits Sydney, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Mission Beach, Great Barrier Reef, and Cairns.

  • Jeep & 4WD
  • Wildlife
  • Snorkelling
  • Sightseeing
  • Beach
  • Fully Guided

By INTRO Travel
INTRO Travel is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$3,599
on TourRadar

Organized by INTRO Travel 20 Days Brisbane to Cairns 9 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in Australia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers
  • Undersea Explorers

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Age Range: 18 to 35
Maximum Group Size: 22
Price per Day: $136

This tour visits Brisbane, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Mission Beach, Great Barrier Reef, and Cairns.

  • Jeep & 4WD
  • Wildlife
  • Snorkelling
  • Sightseeing
  • Fully Guided

By INTRO Travel
INTRO Travel is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$2,724
on TourRadar

Organized by INTRO Travel 28 Days Sydney to Cairns 12 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in Australia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Undersea Explorers
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 18 to 35
Maximum Group Size: 22
Price per Day: $130

This tour visits Sydney, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Mission Beach, Great Barrier Reef, and Cairns.

  • Wildlife
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing
  • Sightseeing
  • Beach
  • Fully Guided

By INTRO Travel
INTRO Travel is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$3,649
on TourRadar

Organized by INTRO Travel 20 Days Brisbane to Cairns 9 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in Australia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Undersea Explorers
  • Nature Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 18 to 35
Maximum Group Size: 22
Price per Day: $134

This tour visits Brisbane, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Mission Beach, Great Barrier Reef, and Cairns.

  • Wildlife
  • Snorkelling
  • Sightseeing
  • Beach
  • Fully Guided

By INTRO Travel
INTRO Travel is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$2,674
on TourRadar

Organized by Autopia Tours 4 Days Start/End in Perth 9 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in Australia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers
  • Undersea Explorers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 6 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 20
Price per Day: $233

This tour visits Perth, Geraldton, Kalbarri National Park, Kalbarri, Monkey Mia Reserve, Denham, Jurien Bay, Nambung National Park, and Cervantes.

  • Dolphin watching
  • Wildlife
  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Fully Guided
  • Partially Guided

By Autopia Tours
Autopia Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Australia. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$931
on TourRadar

Organized by Journaway 15 Days Brisbane to Sydney 14 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in Australia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Self Guided: drive yourself at your own pace.
  • Independence: immerse yourself in the culture with self guided travel.

Great for:
  • Undersea Explorers
  • Nature Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 99 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 15
Price per Day: $118

This tour visits Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, Rainbow Beach, Noosa, Fraser Island, Bundaberg Central, Rockhampton, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Whitsunday Islands, Magnetic Island, Townsville, Kuranda, and Great Barrier Reef.

  • Snorkelling
  • Sightseeing
  • Beach
  • Family
  • Camping
  • Self Drive
  • Self-Guided
  • Island Hopping

By Journaway



$1,776
on TourRadar

Organized by AAT Kings 13 Days Perth to Broome 10 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Great for:
  • Undersea Explorers
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Nature Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 48
Price per Day: $497

This tour visits Perth, Geraldton, Monkey Mia Reserve, Carnarvon, Exmouth, Karratha, Karijini National Park, Tom Price, Port Hedland, and Broome.

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Beach
  • Camping
  • Partially Guided

By AAT Kings
AAT Kings is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Australia and New Zealand. The tours offered by AAT Kings are usually luxurious, high-end, and provide a top-tier level of service.



$6,467
on TourRadar

Organized by Collette 14 Days Christchurch to Sydney 6 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 44
Price per Day: $386

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Zoo
  • Boat
  • Walking Tour
  • Fully Guided

By Collette
Collette is a long-established tour operator offering guided tours with a balance of structured sightseeing and free time. Their trips range from classic group tours to small-group explorations, faith-based travel, and luxury options. They emphasize comfort, cultural immersion, and local experiences, often including unique dining and hands-on activities.



$4,699
on TourRadar

Organized by Contiki 3 Days Start/End in Cairns 2 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in Australia.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Undersea Explorers

starstarstarstarstar 4.2 rating

Age Range: 18 to 35
Maximum Group Size: 30
Price per Day: $199

This tour visits Cairns and Great Barrier Reef.

  • Wildlife
  • Snorkelling
  • Fully Guided

By Contiki
Contiki specializes in group tours for young travelers (ages 18-35). Their trips emphasize social experiences, adventure, and vibrant nightlife while covering top destinations worldwide. They offer different styles, from fast-paced itineraries to more laid-back explorations, catering to solo travelers and groups alike.



$535
on TourRadar

Organized by Contiki 3 Days Start/End in Cairns 2 Destinations

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Undersea Explorers

starstarstarstarstar 4.2 rating

Age Range: 18 to 35
Maximum Group Size: 30
Price per Day: $252

This tour visits Cairns and Great Barrier Reef.

  • Wildlife
  • Diving
  • Fully Guided

By Contiki
Contiki specializes in group tours for young travelers (ages 18-35). Their trips emphasize social experiences, adventure, and vibrant nightlife while covering top destinations worldwide. They offer different styles, from fast-paced itineraries to more laid-back explorations, catering to solo travelers and groups alike.



$695
on TourRadar

Why does Australia appeal to animal lovers?

Australia's varied ecosystems and wildlife encounters attract plenty of nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Cairns, Uluru National Park (Ayers Rock), and Katoomba are world-renowned for hiking, with gorgeous trails and stunning natural landscapes. Portugal provides unique wildlife experiences both on land and sea.

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How much do tours for animial lovers in Australia cost?

The average daily price of Tours for Animal Lovers in Australia is $261 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Tours for Animal Lovers in Australia here.


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$261
Average Price Per Day
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Tours Analyzed
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Average Rating
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Tour Companies
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Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Tours for Animal Lovers?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer tours for animial lovers in Australia. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

INTRO Travel

INTRO Travel is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. A number of their tours visit destinations in Asia and Pacific. Some of their most popular destinations include Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and Indonesia. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as surfing, snorkelling, diving, dolphin watching, and island hopping.

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AAT Kings

AAT Kings is a smaller tour company that focuses on Australia and New Zealand. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. The tours offered by AAT Kings are usually luxurious, high-end, and provide a top-tier level of service. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as wine tasting, snorkelling, diving, dolphin watching, and island hopping.

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Contiki

Contiki logo Contiki is a large multi-national travel company which offers tours to destinations around the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Great Britain, Italy, France, and Germany. Younger travelers looking for adventures love this company. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. Travelers usually enjoy the tour activities such as island hopping, snorkelling, wine tasting, surfing, camping, whale watching, diving, rock climbing, white water rafting, and jet boat rides.

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Collette

Collette logo Collette is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include the U.S., Italy, Great Britain, and France. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as wine tasting, island hopping, and camping.

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Animal Lovers Destinations in Australia

Wondering where animal lovers tours visit in Australia? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

Cairns

Cairns is a huge tourist city and is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The city is popular with backpackers and luxury vacationers alike. There are world class beaches and high end resorts that make this a major destination for tourists. There are also scuba diving trips and snorkeling excursions that will let you experience the marine environment first hand.

Sydney

Sydney is the oldest and largest of Australia's cities. It's filled with world famous landmarks and beautiful waterfront neighborhoods. Life revolves around the water here, with Darling Harbour and Bondi Beach at the top of most visitor's itineraries.

Brisbane

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland. It's also a cultural city with many museums and a vibrant nightlife scene. The city makes a good base for exploring the many nearby beaches and outdoor parks. There is plenty of green space and a great setting for soaking up the atmosphere and beautiful climate.

Fraser Island

Fraser Island, also called K'gari, is a stunning island off the coast of Australia. The island feels remote and undiscovered. It's filled with wildlife and its listed on the World Heritage list. It's the largest sand island in the world and is a bucket list destination for many visitors.

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Other popular destinations for animal lovers tours through Australia include Rainbow Beach, Whitsundays, Geraldton, Townsville, and Fremantle.


Tours for Animal Lovers vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

Choosing whether to join a guided tour or organize your own adventure? Be sure to think about the unique benefits of each option.

Pros
  • Expert guides increase chances of sightings.
  • Guides share knowledge about the animals and environment.
  • Tours follow ethical and sustainable viewing practices.
  • Access to restricted or prime viewing areas.
  • Equipment like binoculars may be provided.
  • Safe navigation in wildlife-rich but potentially dangerous areas.
  • Group setting offers a shared experience.
  • No need to worry about permits or logistics.
Cons
  • Larger groups might scare off wildlife.
  • Fixed schedules limit flexibility.
  • Sharing with strangers may feel less personal.


Pros
  • Freedom to choose where and when to go.
  • Can focus on your favorite animals or habitats.
  • Tailor your experience to suit your interests.
  • Flexible schedule allows for spontaneous changes.
  • Opportunity to explore lesser-known spots.
  • Bond more deeply with nature on your own terms.
Cons
  • Requires research on habitats and animal behavior.
  • Risk of missing prime viewing times or spots.
  • Permits or access can be difficult to arrange.
  • Safety concerns in unfamiliar or remote areas.
  • Navigating roads or trails can be stressful.
  • You might need to invest in expensive gear.
  • Lack of expert knowledge may limit sightings.
  • Greater environmental responsibility rests on you.


Which is cheaper?

Can you save money by traveling independently instead of joining guided tours for animial lovers? It's not a simple yes or no. Tours usually include key expenses such as lodging, transportation, meals, entry fees, guides, and activities, which you'd need to manage and pay for individually on your own trip. To figure out the difference, compare the total tour price with the cost of making your own arrangements. Depending on your choices—like opting for budget hotels or premium dining—the cost of a tour might be higher or lower. Be sure to examine the tour inclusions carefully when comparing.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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