Discovery of the Caucasus
Great for: History enthusiasts. Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia – all post-Soviet states – are often overlooked travel gems; discover their rich cultures on this tour.
High Road to Kashmir
Expedition to Tibet’s Far West
Great for: Travelers seeking an adventure in Tibet and Nepal. Little-traveled far western Tibet is ripe for discovery; walk among nomads and camp by a lake on this rugged but memorable journey.
Kerala Kayaking, Culture and Cuisine
Great for: Travelers looking for a kayaking trip in India. Kerala, in southern India, is known for its interconnecting channels, lakes and lagoons; after kayaking through them, take cooking lessons, and eat.
Jordan Insider
Great for: Travelers seeking to experience Jordan for the first time. Stay, camp, climb mountains and ride camels with Bedouins as you visit Wadi Rum, Petra, and local villages and homes.
Discovering the Chindwin River Aboard the Orcaella
Great for: Travelers seeking to explore Myanmar. The small ship Orcaella, with just 50 passengers, can navigate Myanmar’s little-known Chindwin River, site of a remote monastery with carved Buddha.
The Philippines: Trekking the Terraces and Beyond
Great for: Travelers looking to explore the Philippines.The impossibly scenic Banaue mountainside rice terraces date from 2,000 years ago; explore them and meet the descendants of the tribespeople who created them.
Vietnam Volunteer Program
Great for: Travelers seeking volunteer opportunities in Vietnam. Volunteer to teach English to Vietnamese schoolkids, with ample free time to explore Hanoi on your own.
Highlights of Iraqi Kurdistan
Great for: Travelers who wish to explore along an unbeaten path. Kurdistan remains one of the few peaceful regions of Iraq; its ancient capital, Arbil, and mountain villages await.
The Holy Land, Past, Present and Future
Great for: Travelers who wish to visit the "Holy Land". This trip through the West Bank aims to help build peaceful bridges between Arabs and Jews.
See other National Geographic Top Trip Compilations:
National Geographic Best Tours Around the World
National Geographic Best Tours, 2017
National Geographic Best Tours, 2016
National Geographic Top Tours of a Lifetime, 2015
Top North America Tours of a Lifetime, 2015
Top Central and South America Tours of a Lifetime, 2015
Top Africa Tours of a Lifetime, 2015
Top Pacific Islands & Oceania Tours of a Lifetime, 2015
Top Asia Tours of a Lifetime, 2015
Top Europe Tours of a Lifetime, 2015
National Geographic Top Tours of a Lifetime, 2014
Top North America Tours of a Lifetime, 2014
Top Central and South America Tours of a Lifetime, 2014
Top Europe Tours of a Lifetime, 2014
