By popular demand Ravens-Way Wild Journeys LLC – RWWJ – offers private, custom-made Sky Islands Nature Adventures & Tours tailored to your individual interests, needs, physical abilities, and preferences. We cater to individuals, international and american universities, NOLS, couples, families, military service members, companies, diverse conservation organizations, private groups, and thus focus on their specific goals, past experience & training, and interests to best suit their overall Sky Islands Nature Adventure objectives.
Since 1987, our decades of field experience exploring, studying, researching, living, and teaching in the Sky Islands is reflected in RWWJ’S intimate knowledge of local wilderness areas and natural habitats, helping our guests, clients and organizations to best meet their detailed objectives and preferences. We lead you to off-the-beaten-path Sky Islands wilderness areas to explore pristine natural environments where you will rarely see other tourists. Leaving the busy tourist spots for you to visit on your own!
RWWJ offers an exciting menu of private Sky Islands Nature Adventures & Tour options that include:
- Sky Islands Birding Tours
- Sky Islands Biodiversity Tours
- Sky Islands Nature Adventures
- Wilderness Survival Skills
- Sky Islands Nature Treks
- Sky Islands Naturalist Saunters
- Ethnobotany Walks & Workshops
- Thorns, Stingers & Fangs – Welcome to Arizona!
- The Art & Science of Tracking
- Monsoon Safari
- Astronomy Tours
Once you share the following parameters with us via email, we will choose the most suitable destination(s) and format(s) from all the amazing Sky Islands Nature Adventures options available.
Please include in your email:
- The total number of participants
- Half-Day, Full-Day, or Multi-Day expedition.
- Date preference
- Specific Natural History areas of interest
- Preference between a more passive Tour or a very physical and active Adventure
We will respond with our suggestions and the tuition for your private Sky Islands Nature Adventure. Given our often fully booked schedule, reservations should ideally be made as far in advance as possible.
Passionate about the urgent need to protect the area’s unique biodiversity and promote conservation efforts in the region, Vincent came up with the concept of a new film: Biodiversity in the Heart of the Sky Islands – serving as the film’s Screenwriter, Film Narrator, and on-screen Presenter. In this new Nature documentary Vincent explores the rich ecology and inherent beauty of key wild areas in the Sky Islands – including looming threats to their ecological integrity, valuable natural resources, and continued survival. Will generations to come have these natural treasures to enjoy or will they be carelessly squandered?
As a professional Naturalist, Ethnobotanist, and Wildlife Biologist leading tours in the Sky Islands for the past 35 years, Vincent offers Sky Islands Biodiversity Tours to showcase the amazing biodiversity of the area. Vincent is passionate about sharing his knowledge about the fauna and flora of this gorgeous region. The learning experience with Vincent will always include multiple fascinating Naturalist topics and disciplines – suitable for those that are interested in adding another dimension to their Birding experience. For further Tour details, visit Sky Islands Biodiversity Tours.
Unlike many other tour companies, Ravens-Way Wild Journeys LLC truly provides personal attention to every detail of your custom-made Nature Adventure. Our unique Sky Islands private programs are custom-made and tailored to our client’s interests, needs, and physical abilities. After we confirm availability and we help you design the private adventure that best suits you and your group, we will send an in-depth itinerary, weather forecast, gear list, and directions.
RWWJ will tailor your private experience to allow you to set the pace that best suits you and your group! Trekking at a mostly moderate pace through a diverse set of habitats, or slowly meandering during a Naturalist Saunter, you’ll soon discover fascinating native flora and fauna, spectacular vistas, and the peace and quiet inherent in the wilderness as you explore the incomparable Sky Islands.
The Sky Islands Nature Adventures & Biodiversity Tour options are countless. Within easy striking range from Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary there are many very different natural environments with amazing range of contrasting habitats, bird species diversity, photographic opportunities and broad spectrum of natural history topics, showcasing the unique beauty and biodiversity of the region.
Scenic drives that will take your breath away and which present gorgeous photographic opportunities can also be incorporated into your Nature Adventure. We will work with you to carefully craft a Sky Islands Tour that incorporates the interests, fitness and challenge level, seasonal biodiversity hot-spots, and the level of difficulty that best suits you and your group/organization. At the conclusion of all RWWJ Biodiversity Tours, you will receive a PDF via email with a complete list of the wildlife you’ve encountered during your Nature Adventure.
RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS HAS BEEN FEATURED IN:
- Patagonia Regional Times – August/September 2019 Read Article
- Nogales International – September 1, 2017 Read Article
- Green Valley News – September 18, 2017 Read Article
- The Vermillion Flycatcher – Tucson Audubon Society Read Article