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.

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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.

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• Explore waterfalls, fjords, caves, volcanoes, and rocky islands in Iceland’s geological wonderland.
• Visit the soaring Látrabjarg cliffs, Europe’s westernmost point and home to one of the largest colonies of nesting seabirds in Europe.
• Go spelunking in a massive cave system formed by lava and water, and meet a leading volcanologist to learn about Iceland’s bubbling, steaming, erupting landscapes.
• Hear riveting tales of elves, ghosts, and sea monsters from Iceland’s rich folklore tradition.

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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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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Hike or ride a mule along the Grand Canyon’s rim and peer into its mile-deep chasm.
• Marvel at the rainbow colors of the high desert.
• Splash through the Narrows of the Virgin River beneath Zion’s sheer red cliffs.
• Learn about the incredible formations called hoodoos, and go on a scavenger hunt at Bryce Canyon.

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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.