Natural Habitat Adventures has repeatedly been recognized for our outstanding trips, our unyielding commitment to sustainability, and for creating an exceptional work environment.
These awards bolster our commitment to excellence, and they make us extra proud to be World Wildlife Fund’s conservation travel partner and part of the Adventure Collection, an alliance of the world’s best and most imaginative adventure travel companies.
We Are Proud of the Reputation We Have Earned
2024 Sunset Travel Awards — Where to Stay: Nature Lovers Lodging
2024 Sunset Travel Awards — Where to Stay: Nature Lovers Lodging
Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp
The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the highest level across all categories. These camps, lodges, and hotels are the 2024 winners of the Where to Stay: Nature Lovers Lodging category.
The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the highest level across all categories. These camps, lodges, and hotels are the 2024 winners of the Where to Stay: Nature Lovers Lodging category.
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Travel + Leisure Readers' 15 Favorite Tour Operators of 2024
Travel + Leisure Readers' 15 Favorite Tour Operators of 2024
Favorite Tour Operators of 2024
Travel + Leisure readers have selected their top tour operators for 2024. Check out which companies made the cut in the annual “World’s Best Awards” survey.
Travel + Leisure readers have selected their top tour operators for 2024. Check out which companies made the cut in the annual “World’s Best Awards” survey.
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Newsweek Best Adventure Travel Companies 2024 Readers' Choice Award
Newsweek Best Adventure Travel Companies 2024 Readers' Choice Award
Best Adventure Travel Companies
Newsweek's list of the top 10 adventure travel companies was selected by expert panelists and contributors and voted on by readers. Nat Hab was chosen for combing "epic wildlife-focused adventures with diligent ecological conservation."
Newsweek's list of the top 10 adventure travel companies was selected by expert panelists and contributors and voted on by readers. Nat Hab was chosen for combing "epic wildlife-focused adventures with diligent ecological conservation."
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TripSavvy Best Adventure Travel Companies of 2023
TripSavvy Best Adventure Travel Companies of 2023
Winner: Best Nature Travel Company
TripSavvy recognized Nat Hab as the Best Nature Travel Company of 2023 and praised the company for putting "conservation at the heart of its travel experiences."
TripSavvy recognized Nat Hab as the Best Nature Travel Company of 2023 and praised the company for putting "conservation at the heart of its travel experiences."
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TimeOut Best Sustainable Travel Companies 2023
TimeOut Best Sustainable Travel Companies 2023
Nat Hab Chosen as One of Top 14 Sustainable Travel Companies
Conservation through exploration is the credo of Natural Habitat Adventures, the official travel partner of the World Wildlife Fund.
Conservation through exploration is the credo of Natural Habitat Adventures, the official travel partner of the World Wildlife Fund.
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Newsweek Future of Travel Awards 2021
Newsweek Future of Travel Awards 2021
Winner: Trips & Tour Operators
Newsweek's expert panel chose Nat Hab as a Future of Travel Award winner in recognition of our pioneering World's First Zero-Waste Adventure and positive impacts on local communities.
Newsweek's expert panel chose Nat Hab as a Future of Travel Award winner in recognition of our pioneering World's First Zero-Waste Adventure and positive impacts on local communities.
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AFAR 2020 Travelers' Awards
AFAR 2020 Travelers' Awards
Travelers’ Choice Finalist: Best Wildlife Encounters & Best Photography Expeditions
AFAR chose Nat Hab as a finalist for "Best Wildlife Encounters" and "Best Photography Expeditions."
AFAR chose Nat Hab as a finalist for "Best Wildlife Encounters" and "Best Photography Expeditions."
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USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice 2020
USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice 2020
Readers’ Choice Finalist: Best Adventure Travel Company
USA Today 10Best chose Nat Hab as a finalist for "Best Adventure Travel Company" in recognition of our partnership with World Wildlife Fund and our leadership in responsible adventure travel, ecotourism and sustainability.
USA Today 10Best chose Nat Hab as a finalist for "Best Adventure Travel Company" in recognition of our partnership with World Wildlife Fund and our leadership in responsible adventure travel, ecotourism and sustainability.
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AFAR 2019 World’s Best Trips & Destinations
AFAR 2019 World’s Best Trips & Destinations
Travelers’ Choice Award: Best Wildlife Encounters
AFAR readers chose Nat Hab in recognition of the company's sole focus on the outdoors for 35 years and travel partnership with World Wildlife Fund since 2003.
AFAR readers chose Nat Hab in recognition of the company's sole focus on the outdoors for 35 years and travel partnership with World Wildlife Fund since 2003.
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PURE Life Experiences 2019 Travel Awards
PURE Life Experiences 2019 Travel Awards
Transformative Travel Award: World's First Zero Waste Adventure
"An immersive, perspective-shifting itinerary that challenges and inspires the sophisticated traveler on a deeply personal level...transforming their life for the better."
"An immersive, perspective-shifting itinerary that challenges and inspires the sophisticated traveler on a deeply personal level...transforming their life for the better."
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Outside Magazine Best Trips of 2019
Outside Magazine Best Trips of 2019
Safari America: Yellowstone Country
"On Natural Habitat Adventures’ new seven-day Yellowstone safari, composting is as essential to the experience as camping or hiking...the hope is that the trip will inspire you with the landscape and wildlife while fostering habits you can take home."
"On Natural Habitat Adventures’ new seven-day Yellowstone safari, composting is as essential to the experience as camping or hiking...the hope is that the trip will inspire you with the landscape and wildlife while fostering habits you can take home."
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USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice 2019
USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice 2019
Readers’ Choice Finalist: Best Adventure Travel Company
USA Today 10Best readers chose Nat Hab as a finalist for "Best Adventure Travel Company" in recognition of our partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, and leadership in responsible adventure travel, ecotourism, and sustainability.
USA Today 10Best readers chose Nat Hab as a finalist for "Best Adventure Travel Company" in recognition of our partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, and leadership in responsible adventure travel, ecotourism, and sustainability.
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Virtuoso Sustainable Tourism Leadership Awards
Virtuoso Sustainable Tourism Leadership Awards
2019 Sustainable Tourism Leadership Award Finalist
International luxury travel network Virtuoso selected Nat Hab as a finalist for its prestigious Sustainable Tourism Leadership award.
International luxury travel network Virtuoso selected Nat Hab as a finalist for its prestigious Sustainable Tourism Leadership award.
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Outside Magazine Best Place to Work
Outside Magazine Best Place to Work
Best Place to Work 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019
Natural Habitat Adventures has been named one of the world's best places to work by Outside magazine eight times in the past 12 years.
Natural Habitat Adventures has been named one of the world's best places to work by Outside magazine eight times in the past 12 years.
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Virtuoso Awards 2017
Virtuoso Awards 2017
Most Innovative Adventure Experience
International luxury travel network Virtuoso recognizes Natural Habitat Adventures for its innovative Churchill polar bear adventures.
International luxury travel network Virtuoso recognizes Natural Habitat Adventures for its innovative Churchill polar bear adventures.
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Luke's Circle Companies to Circle 2017
Luke's Circle Companies to Circle 2017
1st Place Winner: The Most Exciting Company in Colorado
"Natural Habitat was chosen as 'the most exciting company in Colorado' during a sold-out Colorado Companies to Circle awards hosted by Luke’s Circle (a Denver-Boulder professionals’ community)."
"Natural Habitat was chosen as 'the most exciting company in Colorado' during a sold-out Colorado Companies to Circle awards hosted by Luke’s Circle (a Denver-Boulder professionals’ community)."
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Virtuoso Awards 2015
Virtuoso Awards 2015
Sustainable Tourism Leadership Winner
International luxury travel network Virtuoso grants Natural Habitat Adventures its prestigious Sustainable Tourism Leadership award.
International luxury travel network Virtuoso grants Natural Habitat Adventures its prestigious Sustainable Tourism Leadership award.
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Outside Magazine 2015 Travel Awards
Outside Magazine 2015 Travel Awards
Nat Hab's Base Camp Greenland Named Best Splurge
"Natural Habitat Adventures’ brand-new eco base camp...is as close to a luxurious safari-style camp as you can get in these parts."
"Natural Habitat Adventures’ brand-new eco base camp...is as close to a luxurious safari-style camp as you can get in these parts."
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National Geographic Travel Best Winter Trips of 2015
National Geographic Travel Best Winter Trips of 2015
Kingdom of the Monarchs Named Best Winter Trip
"Natural Habitat Adventures' Kingdom of the Monarchs tour...includes ground transportation, lodging and meals, and naturalist-led butterfly hikes."
"Natural Habitat Adventures' Kingdom of the Monarchs tour...includes ground transportation, lodging and meals, and naturalist-led butterfly hikes."
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Outside Magazine 2014 Travel Awards
Outside Magazine 2014 Travel Awards
Kingdom of the Monarchs: Best Travel Strategy in the Go Wild Category
"A six-day adventure on foot and horseback into the forested Sierra Madre of central Mexico looking for monarch butterflies in their wintering grounds."
"A six-day adventure on foot and horseback into the forested Sierra Madre of central Mexico looking for monarch butterflies in their wintering grounds."
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Outside Magazine 2013 Travel Awards
Outside Magazine 2013 Travel Awards
Best Outfitter
"The...company's goal has been to immerse clients in wilderness and employ naturalists to show them the world's most charismatic megafauna."
"The...company's goal has been to immerse clients in wilderness and employ naturalists to show them the world's most charismatic megafauna."
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Travel + Leisure 2011 Readers' Choice Awards
Travel + Leisure 2011 Readers' Choice Awards
Natural Habitat Adventures Voted as Top Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter
Natural Habitat Adventures was voted as a "Top Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter" by Travel + Leisure readers in 2011.
Natural Habitat Adventures was voted as a "Top Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter" by Travel + Leisure readers in 2011.
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National Geographic Travel 2009 Tours of a Lifetime
National Geographic Travel 2009 Tours of a Lifetime
Grizzlies: From Kodiak to Katmai
Natural Habitat Adventures' Grizzlies: From Kodiak to Katmai was voted a "Tour of a Lifetime" by National Geographic Traveler readers.
Natural Habitat Adventures' Grizzlies: From Kodiak to Katmai was voted a "Tour of a Lifetime" by National Geographic Traveler readers.
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National Geographic Adventure 2009 Readers' Choice Awards
National Geographic Adventure 2009 Readers' Choice Awards
Best Adventure Travel Company
Natural Habitat Adventures was voted Best Adventure Travel Company by National Geographic Adventure readers.
Natural Habitat Adventures was voted Best Adventure Travel Company by National Geographic Adventure readers.
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Travel + Leisure 2009: 40 Trips That Will Change Your Life
Travel + Leisure 2009: 40 Trips That Will Change Your Life
New Zealand Nature Explorer
"Led by a seasoned naturalist, search for the elusive Brown Kiwi on Stewart Island and trek to Westland National Park—a World Heritage Area."
"Led by a seasoned naturalist, search for the elusive Brown Kiwi on Stewart Island and trek to Westland National Park—a World Heritage Area."
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Travel + Leisure 2009 World's Best Awards
Travel + Leisure 2009 World's Best Awards
Top Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter
Natural Habitat Adventures was voted as a "Top Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter" by Travel + Leisure readers in 2009.
Natural Habitat Adventures was voted as a "Top Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter" by Travel + Leisure readers in 2009.
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Travel + Leisure 2008 World's Best Awards
Travel + Leisure 2008 World's Best Awards
Top Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter
Natural Habitat Adventures was voted as a "Top Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter" by Travel + Leisure readers in 2008.
Natural Habitat Adventures was voted as a "Top Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter" by Travel + Leisure readers in 2008.
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National Geographic Adventure 2007 Travel Awards
National Geographic Adventure 2007 Travel Awards
Best New Trip: Sailing to Antarctica
"In 2008, [Natural] Habitat will offer the first carbon-neutral voyage to Antarctica."
"In 2008, [Natural] Habitat will offer the first carbon-neutral voyage to Antarctica."
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National Geographic Adventure 2006 Travel Awards
National Geographic Adventure 2006 Travel Awards
Natural Habitat’s Polar Bear Expedition Voted One of 25 Best Trips on Earth
Natural Habitat’s polar bear expedition was voted one of the "25 Best Trips on Earth" by National Geographic Adventure readers in 2006.
Natural Habitat’s polar bear expedition was voted one of the "25 Best Trips on Earth" by National Geographic Adventure readers in 2006.
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National Geographic Traveler 2006 Trips of a Lifetime
National Geographic Traveler 2006 Trips of a Lifetime
Wolves of Yellowstone Expedition
Natural Habitat's Wolves of Yellowstone Expedition was voted one of National Geographic Traveler's "Trips of a Lifetime" in 2006.
Natural Habitat's Wolves of Yellowstone Expedition was voted one of National Geographic Traveler's "Trips of a Lifetime" in 2006.
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Conde Nast Traveler 2006 Travel Awards
Conde Nast Traveler 2006 Travel Awards
Number One Green Eco Travel Company in the World
Natural Habitat Adventures was honored by for its work in green practices by Conde Nast Traveler in 2006.
Natural Habitat Adventures was honored by for its work in green practices by Conde Nast Traveler in 2006.
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Awards, Media & Press
