Debbie Ross founded Womens Travel Network to connect women with the fascination of travel. Join our small group tours to experience the exploration, the connection, the growth, the sense of accomplishment, and the joy that comes from stepping out on a journey. Enjoy the camaraderie and security of being with a group of women and develop friendships that last for years.

Our wildlife or safari-focused tours blend expert guidance, ethical wildlife encounters, and cultural immersion for unforgettable discoveries. These tours welcome all travelers ready to connect with nature’s wonders. No experience required, just a passion for the outdoors.

Discover the world through its wildlife and ecosystems with Quest Nature Tours, a flagship branch of Worldwide Quest and Canada’s leader in nature travel since 1970. Offering expertly guided journeys across all seven continents, including land tours and expedition cruises, each experience is designed to immerse you in the natural and cultural richness of your destination. Travel alongside like-minded explorers and knowledgeable naturalist leaders who deepen your understanding while handling the details, so you can focus fully on the experience.

Our peripatetic president, Lewie Gonsalves, curates special journeys for a select group of travellers, each filled with signature experiences he has personally designed to make the trip truly exceptional. Enjoy an unrivalled travel experience guided by the insight, warmth, and expertise of a most engaging host.

Adventure for the mind. Travel for the soul. Explore the visions of writers, thinkers, and artists in locations all over the world where their works were created. Read the books before you leave, join informal discussions moderated by our North American host on site, visit the places described in the texts with local experts, and make connections with people whose lives reflect our selected literary theme.

These small-group family tours blend adventure and bonding for grandparents, parents, and kids across generations. Expert guides lead wildlife safaris, national park explorations, and marine encounters like snorkeling, with activities scaled for all ages from ranger talks to gentle hikes. Downtime for relaxation ensures everyone creates shared memories through education, culture, and nature.

We relish the moving feast, exploring the ways that food and wine bring us together on a very real and authentic level. We are interested in the food people eat around the world, where it comes from, how it tastes and how it impacts cultures. Our travellers visit food and wine producers, take cooking classes, tour markets and engage local communities in discussions on sustainability, local trends, techniques, and tastes.

For more than 30 years our expeditioners have travelled to some of the most remote and thrilling places in the world on board our comfortable expedition vessels. We select right-size ships (12 – 150 passengers) for our ocean, polar, and river explorations. On each vessel and on each body of water, the feel is decidedly expedition, up close and personal.

Immerse yourself in the heart of a destination through its art, history, traditions, and people. Uncover the stories that shape each place, guided by local experts and scholars who bring context and depth to every experience. From museum visits and architectural marvels to local markets and shared meals, these journeys offer a meaningful connection to the world’s diverse cultures.

Our small group tours for avid birders range from spring migration in Canada to neo-tropical bird watching in Trinidad and Tobago and more. These small-group journeys are designed for avid birders and spend most days in key habitats with an emphasis on spotting regional specialties and endemic species. Groups travel with an expert ornithologist who helps with identification, field techniques, and enriching natural history commentary.

Tours crafted for travellers intent on seeing big cats in their natural habitats, from lions and leopards to jaguars and tigers. Guided by expert naturalists and local trackers, guests explore prime territories on game drives and walks timed for peak activity, with a strong focus on ethical viewing, conservation stories, and unhurried observation of predator behaviour.

These tours include encounters with bears in their natural habitats, from grizzlies and black bears to polar bears in Arctic landscapes. Travel with expert naturalists to prime viewing locations timed for peak activity, observing feeding, foraging, and family behaviours while learning about habitats and respectful, low-impact viewing practices.

Discover world-class music, theatre, and cultural experiences in unforgettable destinations. Travel with like-minded companions and expert guides, from Europe’s great performance venues to the vibrant arts scene of Mexico City.

Discover the world on foot or by bike with our active holidays. Wander through scenic trails, rest in inviting hotels in storybook towns, and indulge in local flavours that taste even better after a day of adventure.

Worldwide Quest Alumni Expeditions offers engaging travel programs created in collaboration with university alumni communities. Open to all travelers, these journeys combine discovery and learning, with opportunities to explore the world alongside curious minds and expert leaders.