"The conversation of intelligent people in a new and foreign place cannot fail to be interesting."
- Charles Darwin, Beagle Diary
Mission Statement
Simon Biology Travel offers thoughtfully curated small-group travel to the world’s most biodiverse and stunning destinations.
Our trips are designed for lifelong learners who seek all-inclusive, safe, and comfortable travel.
Expert educators and knowledgeable local guides help you experience and support the wildlife and culture of our host communities, giving back while creating lasting memories.
Upcoming Trips
Iceland Total Eclipse Adventure
Aug 2026
We'll be traveling to Iceland to see sights along the western coast, including the Golden Circle and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The highlight of this trip will be the total solar eclipse on August 12th, 2026, which we will view from a boat.
Costa Rica/Panama
Jan 2026
7 days in Costa Rica visiting waterfalls, a hummingbird garden, the rainforest canopy, a cacao plantation, natural hot springs; local towns, farms, and farmers’ markets. 4 days in Panama to walk the Amador Causeway, tour Metropolitan Natural Park, walk through Panama City, travel by boat to the San Blas Islands to visit and learn from the indigenous Guna Yala tribes snorkel reef, and transit the Panama Canal.
Tanzania Safari with a Purpose 2025
Jul 2025 - 100% of net proceeds from this trip are being used to feed schoolchildren in Tanzania
In addition to spending 4 days in a luxury tent camp in the Serengeti (to view The Great Migration) and touring Ngorongoro Crater (a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the greatest concentration of predators in Africa), we will be overseeing the delivery of 8+ tons of food that will provide freshly prepared traditional hot lunches for all 1,300+ children enrolled in two primary schools, enough to feed them every day for half the school year.
Tanzania Safari with a Purpose 2026
Jul 2026 - 100% of net proceeds from this trip are being used to feed schoolchildren in Tanzania
We will be visiting 3 national parks: Tarangire (home to the greatest concentration of elephant in Africa), Serengeti (to view The Great Migration) and Ngorongoro Crater (home to the greatest concentration of predators in Africa). We will be overseeing the delivery of 8+ tons of food that will provide freshly prepared traditional hot lunches for all 1,300+ children enrolled in two primary schools, enough to feed them every day for the entire school year.
Past Trips
Tanzania
Feb 2023
Tanzania calls to mind vast landscapes dotted with herds of wildlife, lions lounging blissfully on sun-drenched rocks, and mighty elephants trundling through tall grasses. This 11-day safari with Eric Simon makes vision a reality in Tanzania’s most celebrated parks for spectacular wildlife viewing. Set out on daily game drives in open-top safari vehicles in the protected natural areas of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks. Return each day to memorable accommodations nestled amid idyllic African beauty, from the rim of Ngorongoro Crater to luxury tented camps perfectly positioned to access migration paths.
Belize
Jan 2024
Embark on an active exploration of jungles, rainforests, underground caves, Maya ruins, and coastal habitats on this 9-day adventure with Eric Simon. Marvel at the vast biodiversity and geological features of Belize as you swim, hike, and boat your way across the country. Snorkel through some of the most stunning marine reserves and reefs in the Northern Hemisphere and gain invaluable insight into the Maya civilization that once ruled this region with excursions to some of the most important archeological sites in Belize.
Galápagos
May 2024
Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse countries on earth, and its Galápagos Islands have become a world-renowned site for their lush landscapes and endemic and highly specialized wildlife, including Darwin’s finches, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and more. Join Eric Simon and discover the native flora and fauna that make up this biodiversity hotspot through activities that explore the wonders that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, an idea that not only influenced his own life, but also changed the history of the world.
Patagonia
Jan 2025
Fields of glaciers, jagged Andean peaks, deep-blue fjords, and glacial waterfalls: Patagonia promises adventure on a grand scale. The region’s vivid panoramas and exciting trekking opportunities draw visitors from all over the world. Begin your journey in Buenos Aires before heading to El Calafate near the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Continue your journey amoung the glaciers and icefalls of Los Glaciares National Park. A visit to an Argentinian wine cellar and a tango show in Buenos Aires add color and contrast to your wilderness adventure.
Giving Back
A founding ethos of Simon Biology Travel is to give back to the places we visit, empowering the local people to improve their own community.
Here are three ways we do that:
In coordination with local schools, government, tribal, and civic leaders in Tanzania, we have purchased ingredients from local farmers that are used to prepare fresh hot lunches for over 1,300 Massai elementary school children for the last 2 years. These children, who walk up to 5km and spend 10 hours in school, would otherwise go without food all day.
To help reduce the global impact of our travel, every Simon Biology Travel trip will offset our carbon emissions by funding Renewable Energy Credits. Full carbon offsetting for all travelers is included in the trip.
Simon Biology Travel always partners with members of the local community. We employ local tour guides, stay in local hotels, eat in local restaurants, and visit craft vendors. We do our best to encourage ecotourism and to promote the local community.
Let’s Connect
Reach out to Eric to learn more about our programs or to inquire about joining one of our trips.
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