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National Geographic Expeditions

National Geographic Expeditions

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61 trips
3.5/5
30 reviews
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Adventurous trips with an educational or experiential touch and themed tours for travelers with special interests like photography or birdwatching.
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Mongolia
The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples & Sacred Places
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Addis Ababa, Bagan, Etosha National Park, Gobi Desert, Jerusalem, Lake Inle, Lalibela, London, Rangoon, Shwedagon Pagoda, Tbilisi, Tel Aviv, Ulaanbaatar, Yangon

Highlights

  • See the world withNational Geographic Explorer-in-ResidenceDr. Spencer Wells
  • Travel in a privateBoeing 757 jet
  • Go off the beaten path to discover some of the most incrediblelegacies of legendary civilizations
  • Enjoy a private tour of theGeorgian National Museum
  • Explore thevibrant bazaars ofSamarqand inUzbekistan
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Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Holy Land

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Private Expedition: Mongolia
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Altai Mountains, Gandan Monastery, Gobi Desert, Ulaanbaatar

Highlights

  • Help local palaeontologists examine newly excavated dinosaur fossils at a lab in Ulaanbaatar.
  • Track this, the world’s last remaining species of wild horse, on an excursion through the grassy steppe of Hustai National Park.
  • Get a first-hand look at the nomadic lifestyle on a visit to a camel-herding camp in the Gobi.
  • Stay in a ger—a traditional round Mongolian tent—at the award-winning Three Camel Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World located amid the vast desert landscapes of the Gobi.

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50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning

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Mongolia Photo Expedition
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Gobi Desert, Ulaanbaatar

Highlights

  • Snap portraits of Mongolian throat singers, camel herders, and traditional nomad families, and learn about their age-old culture.
  • Stay in an award-winning ger camp in the Gobi desert, and set off on photo hikes amid nearby gorges and dunes.
  • Fill your lens with the vibrant pageantry of Naadam, Mongolia’s most celebrated festival, documenting wrestling, archery, and horse racing competitions.
  • Meet with monks on a visit to Gandan Monastery in Ulaanbaatar, and go on a photo shoot in the eccentric Winter Palace of Bogd Khan.

Themes

Education / Learning, Photography

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Trans-Siberian Rail Journey
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Moscow

Highlights

  • Discover the evocative choral music and unique culture of Buryat’s Old Believers.
  • Trace the shores of Lake Baikal, and stop for tea in a family home.
  • Attend musical performances, including a concert at the Decembrist House Museum in Irkutsk.
  • In Moscow, take an in-depth tour of the Kremlin, and meet a Russian cosmonaut.

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50 plus, Education / Learning, Train & Rail Journeys

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Tibet and Nepal: Journey to the Highest Himalaya
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4/5 Great
30 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Lhasa, Mount Everest

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.

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50 plus

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Southern Africa Safari Experience
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1/5 Terrible
30 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Meet with an expert on National Geographic’s Okavango Wilderness Project to learn about ongoing conservation projects in the delta.
  • Enjoy dinner at a family homestead in Zimbabwe, and hear from local storytellers in Botswana.
  • Go on safari with a researcher from the Cheetah Metapopulation Project, part of National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari

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Columbia and Snake Rivers Journey
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2/5 Disappointing
30 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Portland

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.
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50 plus, Culinary & Wine, Education / Learning, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Egypt Private Expedition
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3/5 Average
30 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Cairo, Luxor Temple, Memphis, Pyramid of Giza, Temple of Karnak

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.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

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Archaeological Wonders of Southern Italy and Sicily
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2.2/5 Disappointing
30 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amalfi Coast, Sorrento

Highlights

  • Gain special access to the excavations of Pompeii with a local expert and peer into the crater of Mount Vesuvius alongside a volcanologist.
  • Gaze at the spectacular mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale and descend into fascinating catacombs in Palermo.
  • Visit eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, from the dramatic Amalfi Coast and ancient Syracuse to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.
  • Hike through a landscape transformed by lava on Mount Etna and enjoy breathtaking views of Taormina and the coast.

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Cultural, Education / Learning

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Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion National Parks Family Adventure
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bryce National Park, Grand Canyon, Zion National Park

Highlights

  • 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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Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Galapagos
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos

Highlights

  • Snorkel amid shimmering fish, sea turtles, penguins, and playful sea lions.
  • Cruise to pristine islands and walk among colonies of animals and birds unfazed by your presence.
  • Observe rare giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
  • Explore the waters of the Galápagos by kayak, glass-bottom boat (Endeavour only), or Zodiac.

Themes

50 plus, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

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South Africa Family Adventure
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Johannesburg, Kruger National Park

Highlights

  • 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.

Themes

50 plus, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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National Geographic Expeditions Reviews & Ratings

3.5/5  Great
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Engedu

Oct 2023

Inconsistent information, No Refund

We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marke...

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CaliforniaSlug

Jul 2023

How to Ruin a Trip to Norway

My husband and I took the Norway "Trains and Fjords" tour because neither of wanted to drive the twisty roads to see the majestic areas and wanted to avoid a cruise ...

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WORLDWEARY

Nov 2022

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TOO MUCH TOO FAST

Firstly, it was my understanding, and confirmed in a phone conversation with the company’s representative prior to our departure, that the schedule of events would g...

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Beware of False Published Itinerary

Feb 2022

Best Part of Trip was Cancelled

signed up to travel the Columbia-Snake River to visit Hell's Canyon. That part of the trip was cancelled by Nat Geo without notifying the passengers. Instead we vi...

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Well traveled

Feb 2022

Cancel my trip but no refund

This company canceled my trip due to COVID but failed to refund all money so I am out $1500 for Lindblad portion, and will never travel with NatGeo again. They have ...

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