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Human Origins: Southwest France and Northern Spain
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Examine the Paleolithic art of two UNESCO World Heritage–listed cave regions: France’s Vézère Valley and the northern coast of Spain.
  • Meet leading archaeologists and anthropologists for talks and private tours of cave sites.
  • Visit Castel-Merle with Isabelle Castanet, whose family has excavated the site for generations.
  • Explore Sarlat, France, and Santillana del Mar, Spain, two of Europe's best-preserved medieval villages.
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Private Expedition: Mongolia
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Help local palaeontologists examine newly excavated dinosaur fossils at a lab in Ulaanbaatar.
  • Track this, the world’s last remaining species of wild horse, on an excursion through the grassy steppe of Hustai National Park.
  • Get a first-hand look at the nomadic lifestyle on a visit to a camel-herding camp in the Gobi.
  • Stay in a ger—a traditional round Mongolian tent—at the award-winning Three Camel Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World located amid the vast desert landscapes of the Gobi.
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Spain Family Adventure
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • In Valencia, interact with seals and dolphins at L’Oceanogràfic; try your hand at crafting a traditional Fallas papier-mâché figure and hop on a bike to explore the city’s monuments.
  • Discover the astonishing architecture of Antoni Gaudí, including the whimsical wonderland of Park Güell and his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Família.
  • Spark your imagination at the extraordinary Dalí Theatre-Museum in the artist’s hometown of Figueres, exploring outlandish rooms and artwork created for the site.
  • Step back in time in Girona, exploring the city’s magnificent cathedral, 12th-century baths, and one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Europe.
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The Holy Land, Past, Present and Future
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Meet artists and politicians, settlers and refugees, imams and rabbis.
  • Explore the archaeological wonders of Caesarea Maritima with National Geographic Emerging Explorer Beverly Goodman.
  • Enjoy a unique dual narrative provided by the Israeli and Palestinian peacebuilders who accompany the entire expedition.
  • Visit the Yad Vashem Memorial and hear a first-hand account from a Holocaust survivor.
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The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples & Sacred Places
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • See the world withNational Geographic Explorer-in-ResidenceDr. Spencer Wells
  • Travel in a privateBoeing 757 jet
  • Go off the beaten path to discover some of the most incrediblelegacies of legendary civilizations
  • Enjoy a private tour of theGeorgian National Museum
  • Explore thevibrant bazaars ofSamarqand inUzbekistan
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Hiking Patagonia
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Trek to the base of Torres del Paine’s sheer granite walls, and surround yourself with twisting peaks in Chile’s French Valley.
  • Experience close-up the power and magnificence of Grey and Perito Moreno Glaciers, two of the most impressive in the world.
  • Hike to serene lakes at the foot of spectacular Cerro Torre and the Fitz Roy massif.
  • Stay in cozy mountain lodges, hotels, and eco-camps.
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England Coast to Coast
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Set out on one of the ten best long-distance hikes in the world!
  • Step back into England’s fascinating history as you explore sites from prehistory to the Roman era to the Tudors and beyond.
  • Visit the home of poet William Wordsworth in the enchanting Lakeland village of Grasmere.
  • Stay in picturesque inns that exemplify the character and charm of the region.
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Columbia and Snake Rivers Journey
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2/5 Disappointing
30 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Follow the path of Lewis and Clark’s expedition through what are today the states of Washington and Oregon.
  • Cruise through the towering canyons of the Columbia River Gorge, and explore the coastline by kayak or motorized landing craft.
  • Hike or bike along breathtaking vistas, and take an exhilarating jet boat ride up the Snake River to Hell’s Canyon.
  • Enjoy locally sourced, sustainable cuisine and nightly beer and wine tastings on board. Also visit a winery for a tasting and tour.
  • Learn about the history of the Nez Perce and other Native American tribes of the area.
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HowieImages

Jan 2016

Photographic tour of Turkey featuring Istanbul, Capadoccia and the coast

Turkey was a destination I had dreamed of visiting, and going there with a group of photographers was a dream come true. in 2014 I travelled with a National Geograp...

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Beth

Oct 2016

Wonderful and inspirational

Love this site! Full of wonderful and inspirational information -look like trips of a lifetime!

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VMH

Nov 2017

great sights. Great local guides. Impatient unpleasant photographer leader

The local guide went above and beyond. The sights were amazing. The accommodations and meals much better than expected. Lots of driving but in good cars with good...

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Kathy

Jan 2018

Fantastic!

Fantastic! This is by far the best way to see the world most unique places!

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Cathy

Mar 2018

Aamazing experience

We just returned from an amazing experience exploring the Galapagos Islands then following up with another awesome week in Peru -- highlighted by touring the ruins o...

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