National Geographic Expeditions

Highlights

• Explore Alaska’s rolling tundra and taiga forests, spotting an array of wildlife, including caribou, moose, wolves, and Dall sheep.
• Immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness of Denali National Park on a variety of hikes, taking in views of the mountain that gave the park its name.
• Cruise through spectacular Prince William Sound to spot humpback whales and orcas, and experience the thunder of calving glaciers.
• Stay in private cabins in the heart of Denali, and at a mountain resort surrounded by snow-dusted glaciers and peaks.

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

• Learn how best to work with movement and light as you frame dazzling herds of zebra, lolling lions, and a colorful spectrum of birds.
• Spend time with the Maasai in their village and enjoy a rare chance to shoot portraits and photograph the traditional way of life of these iconic pastoralists.
• Head out on safaris, walks, and other activities designed to maximize photographic opportunities.
• Go on a photo shoot at a coffee plantation, and fill your lens with scenes of lush fields, bright coffee beans, and local culture.

Highlights

• Sea kayak among dolphins and fur seals on the coast of Abel Tasman National Park.
• Trek across Franz Josef Glacier, exploring the maze of crevasses and towering icefalls.
• Go tubing through caves lit up by glowworms.
• Stargaze and watch for wildlife on an overnight cruise in glorious Milford Sound.

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• 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

• Stroll vineyard-striped hillsides and taste wines from Hungary’s Lake Balaton to Goriška Brda in Slovenia.
• Hike Slovenia’s stunning Alpine scenery: from snow-covered peaks and glacially carved valleys to pristine Lake Bohinj.
• Discover medieval history at a floating grain mill and herders’ cone-roofed huts.
• Delve into the otherworldly limestone cathedrals of Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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• Capture images of daily life in Bhutan on hikes to local villages and excursions to lively markets.
• Hike to Bhutan's most famous pilgrimage site, Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest Temple).
• Photograph the exquisite carvings and sculptures of the newly renovated Gangtey Gonpa temple.
• Mingle with community leaders and government dignitaries at a banquet dinner and gain insight into modern Bhutan

Highlights

• Enjoy an exclusive, after-hours visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to spectacular relics recovered from King Tutankhamun’s tomb, including his throne and golden burial mask.
• Venture away from the crowds to lesser visited sites, including the pyramids at Dahshūr, the Valley of the Queens, and the stunningly painted tomb of King Seti I.
• Visit the ancient stone quarry at Jabal as Silsilah, and learn about ongoing National Geographic–supported excavations at the site.
• Experience the rhythms of daily life along the Nile River as we cruise from Luxor to Aswān, past ancient temples and farming villages.