National Geographic Expeditions

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.

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.

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.

Highlights

• Search for the very symbol of the Arctic—the polar bear—and observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
• Take naturalist-led shore walks, and cruise among beautiful passing icebergs in a Zodiac or a kayak.
• Experience the legendary midnight sun: the ethereal light of the northern summer, when the sun never sets.
• Watch for huge walruses, bearded and ringed seals, arctic foxes, and reindeer.

Highlights

• Ride a camel to a tented camp in the Sahara and watch the sun rise over wind-sculpted sand dunes.
• Hike to traditional mountain villages and learn about Berber culture while sipping mint tea.
• Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the ancient adobe village of Aït Ben Haddou, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• Discover the stunning architecture and enchanting medinas of Morocco’s imperial cities.

Highlights

• Hone your skills while capturing images of wildlife in a variety of landscapes, from black lava fields to white-sand beaches, and from rocky cliffs to lush highland forests.
• Photograph colonies of iguanas, frigate, sea lions, and birds unfazed by your presence.
• See rare giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
• Explore the waters of the Galápagos by kayak, glass-bottom boat, snorkel, or Zodiac.

Highlights

• Document some of Bhutan's most beautiful and sacred places, from the icy crest of Jhomolhari to the Buddhist sites of Bumthang.
• Take portraits of yak herders and farming families on hikes through Bhutan's stunning valleys.
• Focus on the exquisite details of Buddhist architecture, from medieval dzongs to the intricately painted monasteries that dot the landscape.
• Capture the color and pageantry of local culture on photo shoots with traditional dancers, archery experts, and monks.

Highlights

• Sail aboard the comfortable 62-passenger expedition ships National Geographic Sea Bird or National Geographic Sea Lion-equipped with motorized landing crafts and sea kayaks.
• The expedition will feature sessions for both photographers and videographers.
• Hike through lush forest trails to cascading waterfalls, and take a motorized landing craft into sheltered coves where brown bears feed.
• Watch for calving ice in the iceberg-laden waters of Glacier Bay National Park.