National Geographic Expeditions

Highlights

• Learning photo techniques and enjoying a talk by our National Geographic expert.
• Lectures and demonstrations designed to enhance your ability to tell powerful stories through a variety of advanced photography techniques
• Discover the eclectic neighbourhoods of San Francisco in and around Union Square

Highlights

• Drive your own team of Alaskan huskies on a sledding expedition through the Lapland wilderness.
• Relax in cozy cabins ideally situated for viewing one of nature’s most dazzling displays: the aurora borealis, or northern lights.
• Spend time with Sami herders and try your hand at driving a traditional reindeer sled.
• Stay at the famed Icehotel, with the option of sleeping in one of its sculpted ice rooms.

Highlights

• Kayak and explore the wooded islands, white pebble beaches, and lush inlets of Croatia’s stunning coast.
• Climb Vidova Gora, the highest peak of the Adriatic islands, and take in sweeping views of the spectacular Dalmatian coast.
• Swim and snorkel in Korčula’s quiet coves, then visit the island’s walled town, a World Heritage site.
• Walk atop Dubrovnik’s magnificent ramparts and explore Split’s white-stoned Diocletian’s Palace.

Highlights

• Meet with an expert on National Geographic’s Okavango Wilderness Project to learn about ongoing conservation projects in the delta.
• Enjoy dinner at a family homestead in Zimbabwe, and hear from local storytellers in Botswana.
• Go on safari with a researcher from the Cheetah Metapopulation Project, part of National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative.

Highlights

• Spring in the Sea of Cortez is the best time to see large pods of dolphins and various species of whales—blue, sperm, pilot, fin, humpback and Bryde’s—all in the same week.
• Explore water-level caves by kayak, hike uninhabited beaches, snorkel among fish and acrobatic sea lions, and see colorful cactus blossoms.
• Visit the old mining town of Santa Rosalia, with its wooden homes and historic steel church, designed by Gustave Eiffel.
• Experience a voyage of pure discovery in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a flexible itinerary and sites chosen by the region’s most knowledgeable staff, based on conditions and to maximize wildlife sightings.

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.

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

• Climb the tallest free-standing mountain in the world and sleep on its crater floor.
• Explore rain forests, heather moors, lava formations, and glaciers.
• Learn about the unique flora and fauna of the mountain with local naturalists.
• Spend four days on safari, spotting vast herds of zebra and wildebeest, lions and leopards, and much more.