National Geographic Expeditions

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• 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.

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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.

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• Help local palaeontologists examine newly excavated dinosaur fossils at a lab in Ulaanbaatar.
• Track this, the world’s last remaining species of wild horse, on an excursion through the grassy steppe of Hustai National Park.
• Get a first-hand look at the nomadic lifestyle on a visit to a camel-herding camp in the Gobi.
• Stay in a ger—a traditional round Mongolian tent—at the award-winning Three Camel Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World located amid the vast desert landscapes of the Gobi.

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• 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.

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• 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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• In Hanoi meet a water-puppet-maker to put on a show and learn to make traditional rice dough figurines.
• Go on a lively treasure hunt in the charming, beautifully preserved trading town of Hoi An.
• Explore the flavors of Vietnam with a chef during a trip to Hoi An’s picturesque market and a cooking lesson.
• Extend your adventure in Cambodia with a visit to the exotic temples and palaces of Angkor, home to Khmer kings a thousand years ago.

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.