National Geographic Expeditions

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.

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• From vast canyons to alpine lakes, explore Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons with a naturalist on the lookout for grizzlies, bison, bighorn sheep, and elusive gray wolves.
• Discover Yellowstone’s thermal landscape of bubbling mud pots, brilliantly colored hot springs, and erupting geysers—including legendary Old Faithful.
• Hike among glacial valleys below towering peaks, and learn about the geology and history of Grand Teton National Park.
• Float on the Snake River beneath the jagged peaks of the Teton Range.

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• Meet with National Geographic grantee Biruté Galdikas on a visit to Camp Leakey, an orangutan research and conservation center she established in the forests of Indonesian Borneo.
• Skim through the jungles of Tanjung Puting National Park on an all-day excursion by local boat, and interact with orangutans and other rare wildlife at one of the Orangutan Foundation International's rehabilitation centers.
• Explore the incredible array of Borneo’s flora and fauna Bako National Park, home to seven different ecosystems.
• Spend two days snorkeling the coral reefs off the pristine, uninhabited isles of the Natuna and Anambas archipelagos.

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• Admire the extraordinary landscapes of the Himalaya, from towering peaks and hanging glaciers to the lush foothills of Nepal.
• Venture into the legendary Potala Palace in Lhasa and visit Tibet's holiest and most historic monasteries.
• Gaze up at the soaring crags of Mount Everest from the storied North Face Base Camp in Tibet.
• Discover many layers of symbolism and belief at ancient Bodhnath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal.

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• Kayak into protected coves and look for sea otters, seabirds, and whales.
• Hike through lush forest trails to cascading waterfalls, and take a motorized landing craft into sheltered coves where brown bears feed.
• Watch for calving ice in the iceberg-laden waters of Glacier Bay National Park.
• Meet members of the Alaska Whale Foundation to learn about the local whale population, and get a firsthand perspective on Alaska’s indigenous peple from a Tlingit cultural interpreter.

Highlights

• Traveling aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion, spot black and brown bears and breaching humpback whales with experienced naturalists.
• Glide in a Zodiac among a maze of icebergs in Tracy Arm Fjord, and paddle a kayak into pristine fjords and hidden coves.
• Learn about the everyday life of Alaska's native tribes.
• Participate in special kids' activities, such as scavenger hunts, special hikes and Zodiac excursions, and hands-on lessons with our naturalists.

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• 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.

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 peace builders who accompany the entire expedition.
• Visit the Yad Vashem Memorial and hear a first-hand account from a Holocaust survivor.