National Geographic Expeditions

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.

Highlights

• View magnificent mountains, towering icebergs, and ice formations that make up the dramatic Antarctic landscape.
• Cruise aboard sturdy Zodiac landing craft in search of leopard seals.
• Kayak in protected waters, paddling around icebergs as penguins swim nearby.
• Walk on shore amid thousands of penguins, including gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap.
• Explore the world's last great wilderness in the company of a team of top naturalists.

Highlights

• Document the unique traditions of the peoples of the Omo Valley, described by National Geographic magazine as “Africa’s Last Frontier,” during dances and gatherings specially arranged for our group.
• Frame a wide array of subjects, from bustling village markets and everyday life among thatched huts to the birdlife of Lake Chamo and the pilgrims of Lalibela.
• Visit Omo Child, an organization co-founded by National Geographic Explorer Lale Labuko, dedicated to rescuing mingi children in the Omo Valley.

Highlights

• Document some of Bhutan's most beautiful and sacred places, from the icy crest of Jhomolhari to the Buddhist sites of Bumthang.
• Take portraits of yak herders and farming families on hikes through Bhutan's stunning valleys.
• Focus on the exquisite details of Buddhist architecture, from medieval dzongs to the intricately painted monasteries that dot the landscape.
• Capture the color and pageantry of local culture on photo shoots with traditional dancers, archery experts, and monks.

Highlights

• Ride the aerial tram to the top of Table Mountain, and hike to the tip of the African continent
• Learn to use a traditional bow and arrow with San hunter-gatherers, and try your hand at pottery and mosaic with local artisans
• Go white-water rafting on the Sabie River or take in the stunning views by foot along the Mac-Mac River
• Follow trackers on a wildlife identification adventure, and encounter lions, rhino, giraffes, elephants, and much more in Kruger National Park and Kapama Private Game Reserve.

Highlights

• Enjoy exclusive wildlife viewing away from the crowds on safari in private game reserves.
• Examine ancient rock art with an archaeologist and see pottery shards and trading beads that date back thousands of years.
• Set out on a wildlife cruise in Botswana’s Chobe National Park and watch elephants “snorkeling” in the river.
• Sip sundowners on the classic steam train Royal Livingstone Express as it travels through Mosi-o-Tunya National Park.

Highlights

• Discover hidden pools and waterfalls deep within the jungles of the Osa Peninsula.
• Explore the tiny islands of the Gulf of Panama and snorkel off Isla de Coiba.
• Join biologists on a hike through the protected forests of Barro Colorado Island.
• Examine the fascinating lock system that made the Panama Canal one of the greatest engineering achievements of its era.

Highlights

• Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Observe polar bears, walruses, ringed seals, belugas, and-with luck-narwhals in their natural habitat.
• Follow in the wake of legendary explorers as we explore the Lancaster Sound, the gateway to the Northwest Passage.
• Discover the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Baffin Island on hikes and excursions by Zodiac.