National Geographic Expeditions

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

• Follow the path of Lewis and Clark’s expedition through what are today the states of Washington and Oregon.
• Cruise through the towering canyons of the Columbia River Gorge, and explore the coastline by kayak or motorized landing craft.
• Hike or bike along breathtaking vistas, and take an exhilarating jet boat ride up the Snake River to Hell’s Canyon.
• Enjoy locally sourced, sustainable cuisine and nightly beer and wine tastings on board. Also visit a winery for a tasting and tour.
• Learn about the history of the Nez Perce and other Native American tribes of the area.

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.

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.

Highlights

• Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the ancient adobe village of Aït Benhaddou, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• Ride a camel at sunset from a tented camp nestled among the sculpted dunes, and watch the sun rise over the Sahara.
• Wander the labyrinthine streets of the medina in Marrakech, and observe artisans plying their timeless crafts in the workshops of Fez.
• Venture into rose-colored kasbahs, and learn about Berber culture while sipping mint tea in a traditional mountain village.

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

• 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.

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.