National Geographic Expeditions

Highlights

• Examine the Paleolithic art of two UNESCO World Heritage–listed cave regions: France’s Vézère Valley and the northern coast of Spain.
• Meet leading archaeologists and anthropologists for talks and private tours of cave sites.
• Visit Castel-Merle with Isabelle Castanet, whose family has excavated the site for generations.
• Explore Sarlat, France, and Santillana del Mar, Spain, two of Europe's best-preserved medieval villages.

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

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

• 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.

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

• Immerse yourself in the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert, exploring its mystical rock formations, snow-capped volcanoes, and flamingo-dotted lagoons.
• Taste the unique wines of the Rosario Valley on a private tour of its most celebrated vineyards.
• Ride horseback alongside local gauchos over the plains of Patagonia, enjoying views of the iconic Paine Massif along the way.
• Hike amid the sapphire-colored lakes, granite spires, and glacier-engulfed valleys of Torres del Paine National Park.

Highlights

• Kayak, snorkel, and swim at Lighthouse Reef and snorkel the legendary Blue Hole.
• By special arrangement, gain private access to a subterranean Mayan cave and explore its cathedral-like chambers.
• Paddle through the jungle on a Sibun River kayaking excursion and spot tropical birdlife along the way.
• Discover the temples and pyramids of incredible Tikal, an ancient Maya city nestled in the jungles of Guatemala.

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.