National Geographic Expeditions

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

• 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

• --Discover the fascinating wildlife and geology of the Galapagos Islands on a family adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour or Islander. --Cruise to pristine islands and walk among colonies of animals and birds unfazed by your presence. --Snorkel amid sea turtles, quirky penguins, and playful sea lions; gaze into the old eyes of a giant sea tortoise; and sit among a colourful band of marine iguanas . --Participate in special kids' activities, such as stargazing, scavenger hunts, drawing and poetry workshops, and knot-tying lessons.

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

• Hike into the Grand Canyon’s spectacular chasm on the less traveled trails of the North Rim.
• Explore Havasu Canyon and its spectacular red-rock formations while camping for three nights beside a tranquil creek.
• Swim in turquoise pools at the foot of gushing waterfalls, surrounded by sandstone cliffs.
• Hike into a slot canyon with a Navajo guide, and meet members of the Havasupai tribe.

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

• 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 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.