National Geographic Expeditions

Highlights

• From vast canyons to alpine lakes, explore Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons with a naturalist on the lookout for grizzlies, bison, bighorn sheep, and elusive gray wolves.
• Discover Yellowstone’s thermal landscape of bubbling mud pots, brilliantly colored hot springs, and erupting geysers—including legendary Old Faithful.
• Hike among glacial valleys below towering peaks, and learn about the geology and history of Grand Teton National Park.
• Float on the Snake River beneath the jagged peaks of the Teton Range.

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• Admire the extraordinary landscapes of the Himalaya, from towering peaks and hanging glaciers to the lush foothills of Nepal.
• Venture into the legendary Potala Palace in Lhasa and visit Tibet's holiest and most historic monasteries.
• Gaze up at the soaring crags of Mount Everest from the storied North Face Base Camp in Tibet.
• Discover many layers of symbolism and belief at ancient Bodhnath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal.

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• Explore the waterways of the flooded “Mirrored Forest” of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with a team of expert naturalists.
• Glide down jungle streams by skiff or kayak, spotting pink and gray dolphins, enormous water lilies, monk saki monkeys, three-toed sloths, piranhas, and scarlet macaws.
• Learn about the everyday traditions of the native ribereños on visits to villages at the river’s edge.
• Go on rain forest hikes, birding walks, and nocturnal river safaris, and get immersed in the wild atmosphere of the Amazon from the comfort of the intimate Delfin II.

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• Kayak into protected coves and look for sea otters, seabirds, and whales.
• Hike through lush forest trails to cascading waterfalls, and take a motorized landing craft into sheltered coves where brown bears feed.
• Watch for calving ice in the iceberg-laden waters of Glacier Bay National Park.
• Meet members of the Alaska Whale Foundation to learn about the local whale population, and get a firsthand perspective on Alaska’s indigenous peple from a Tlingit cultural interpreter.

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• 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.

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• Explore the rugged coast of the Kimberley, from Bigge Island and the King George River region and intriguing Gwion Gwion rock art, to the ghostly abandoned settlement of Camden Harbour.
• Don a mask and fins to snorkel or dive the remote and unspoiled coral reefs of Rowley Shoals and the Spice Islands.
• Spot legendary Komodo dragons while hiking with park rangers in Indonesia’s world-renowned Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Immerse yourself in the vivid colors and rhythms of local life during festivities and ceremonies in East Timor and the Indonesian isle of Sumbawa.

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• Delve into the history, mythology, and masterpieces of ancient Greece as we explore amazing Athens and the whitewashed villages of the Cyclades.
• Experience Greek culture through hands-on activities with artists, dancers, chefs, and more.
• Discover how the ancients lived while exploring the Acropolis in Athens, the ruins of Delos, and the marble quarries of Paros.
• Ride a donkey down the cliffside to Santoríni’s harbor, and encounter the island’s volcanic origins during a fun sailing adventure.

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.