National Geographic Expeditions

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

• 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.

Highlights

• 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.

Highlights

• Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and create your own Terracotta Warrior under the guidance of a local expert.
• Take a bicycle ride along Xi’an’s old city walls.
• Climb watchtowers on a less-visited part of the Great Wall and have lunch on the observation deck of Shanghai’s iconic Oriental Pearl TV Tower.
• Join local masters to learn Chinese cooking or tai chi, kung fu, or traditional kite-making.

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

• 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.

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.