National Geographic Expeditions

Highlights

• 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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• 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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• Sail aboard the comfortable 62-passenger expedition ships National Geographic Sea Bird or National Geographic Sea Lion-equipped with motorized landing crafts and sea kayaks.
• The expedition will feature sessions for both photographers and videographers.
• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Learning photo techniques and enjoying a talk by our National Geographic expert.
• Lectures and demonstrations designed to enhance your ability to tell powerful stories through a variety of advanced photography techniques
• Discover the eclectic neighbourhoods of San Francisco in and around Union Square

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• Head out on game drives to see elephants or leopards in southern Sri Lanka’s national parks.
• Go snorkeling or diving amid the incredible reefs of Pulau We and the Andaman Islands.
• Venture into the UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, and get to know the indigenous peoples of Sumatra’s remote interior.
• Skim through the jungles of Tanjung Puting National Park on all all-day excursion by local boat, and interact with orangutans and other rare wildlife at the Orangutan Foundation International's rehabilitation center.

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.