The Sandhill Crane migration through North America is one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the world.
For countless generations, millions of Sand Hill cranes have stopped over in Nebraska each spring, following the warmer winds north, and for a short time, us lucky Midwesterners get to see this amazing migration in action. Their dances and daily rituals are the stuff of legend, and thousands of people flock to central Nebraska each year to experience the mass migration event. If you’ve never seen it, get ready — it’s one of the most beautiful natural experiences you could ever have.
On this exciting trip, we'll get an up-close look at the migration as we wake with the cranes each morning and watch them return to sleep each night. We’ll visit local crane sanctuaries where we’ll learn about this fascinating migration and these legendary, ancient birds, and get to learn from experts who know all the fun crane facts. Birders, we’ve designed this one specifically for you, so grab your binoculars and your best birding friends, and let’s hit the shores. This trip is a can't miss!
ACTIVITIES
We’re all about the birds! We’ll experience sunrise and sunset crane viewing each day at the cabin. Plus, we’ll enjoy a guided crane tour sanctuary one morning to learn about crane population preservation and see the cranes from a dedicated bird blind.
Two crane sanctuary visits to tour the properties and learn more about these majestic birds!
While we’ll be pretty busy nerding out over the birds, we’ll have plenty of time for relaxing and unwinding with puzzles, books and more
ACCOMMODATIONS
We’ll be staying at a local hotel in Kearney, NE. Wanderers will share a room with one other participant.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
This is an all-inclusive adventure! Your registration provides you:
Expert planning and two Wander Women guides to help make the weekend as relaxing and fun as possible!
Two nights of lodging in a local hotel
Meals for the weekend, including breakfasts, lunches, and one dinner
Crane sanctuary tours
Wanderer swag bag full of goodies
Comprehensive pre-trip online guide with detailed logistics, packing recommendations, and trip tips
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Participants are responsible for:
Transportation to/from the trip (we always encourage carpooling and can connect you with other participants to ride with!)
One dinner out in Grand Island
INVESTMENT
$525
PAYMENT PLAN
We offer payment plans for all our trips, so you can pay a deposit now and the rest over time! WeTravel (our booking platform) easily lets you make a downpayment (this is also your non-refundable trip deposit!) and set up automatic payments for the remainder. For the payment plan schedule, just check the WeTravel page for details. There is NO fee for choosing the payment plan option!
Deposit for this trip: $260