National Geographic Expeditions

Highlights

• Discover hidden pools and waterfalls deep within the jungles of the Osa Peninsula.
• Explore the tiny islands of the Gulf of Panama and snorkel off Isla de Coiba.
• Join biologists on a hike through the protected forests of Barro Colorado Island.
• Examine the fascinating lock system that made the Panama Canal one of the greatest engineering achievements of its era.

Highlights

• Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Observe polar bears, walruses, ringed seals, belugas, and-with luck-narwhals in their natural habitat.
• Follow in the wake of legendary explorers as we explore the Lancaster Sound, the gateway to the Northwest Passage.
• Discover the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Baffin Island on hikes and excursions by Zodiac.

Highlights

• Meet with National Geographic grantee Biruté Galdikas on a visit to Camp Leakey, an orangutan research and conservation center she established in the forests of Indonesian Borneo.
• Skim through the jungles of Tanjung Puting National Park on an all-day excursion by local boat, and interact with orangutans and other rare wildlife at one of the Orangutan Foundation International's rehabilitation centers.
• Explore the incredible array of Borneo’s flora and fauna Bako National Park, home to seven different ecosystems.
• Spend two days snorkeling the coral reefs off the pristine, uninhabited isles of the Natuna and Anambas archipelagos.

Highlights

• Explore the legendary Pyramids at Gîza and ponder the riddle of the Sphinx, carved out of the limestone bedrock of the Gîza plateau.
• Discover stunning temples and elaborate burial chambers in Luxor, the capital of the ancient Egyptian empire at its peak; and embark on a four-day cruise down the fabled Nile.
• Venture to the magnificent rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, built by the pharaoh Ramses II, and hear from your private guide about the dramatic relocation of this sacred site.
• Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of bustling Cairo, and encounter world-renowned treasures at the Egyptian Museum.

Highlights

• In Valencia, interact with seals and dolphins at L’Oceanogràfic; try your hand at crafting a traditional Fallas papier-mâché figure and hop on a bike to explore the city’s monuments.
• Discover the astonishing architecture of Antoni Gaudí, including the whimsical wonderland of Park Güell and his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Família.
• Spark your imagination at the extraordinary Dalí Theatre-Museum in the artist’s hometown of Figueres, exploring outlandish rooms and artwork created for the site.
• Step back in time in Girona, exploring the city’s magnificent cathedral, 12th-century baths, and one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Europe.

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

• Document the unique traditions of the peoples of the Omo Valley, described by National Geographic magazine as “Africa’s Last Frontier,” during dances and gatherings specially arranged for our group.
• Frame a wide array of subjects, from bustling village markets and everyday life among thatched huts to the birdlife of Lake Chamo and the pilgrims of Lalibela.
• Visit Omo Child, an organization co-founded by National Geographic Explorer Lale Labuko, dedicated to rescuing mingi children in the Omo Valley.

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.