National Geographic Expeditions

Highlights

• Sea kayak among dolphins and fur seals on the coast of Abel Tasman National Park.
• Trek across Franz Josef Glacier, exploring the maze of crevasses and towering icefalls.
• Go tubing through caves lit up by glowworms.
• Stargaze and watch for wildlife on an overnight cruise in glorious Milford Sound.

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.

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.

Highlights

• --Discover the fascinating wildlife and geology of the Galapagos Islands on a family adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour or Islander. --Cruise to pristine islands and walk among colonies of animals and birds unfazed by your presence. --Snorkel amid sea turtles, quirky penguins, and playful sea lions; gaze into the old eyes of a giant sea tortoise; and sit among a colourful band of marine iguanas . --Participate in special kids' activities, such as stargazing, scavenger hunts, drawing and poetry workshops, and knot-tying lessons.

Highlights

• Drive your own team of Alaskan huskies on a sledding expedition through the Lapland wilderness.
• Relax in cozy cabins ideally situated for viewing one of nature’s most dazzling displays: the aurora borealis, or northern lights.
• Spend time with Sami herders and try your hand at driving a traditional reindeer sled.
• Stay at the famed Icehotel, with the option of sleeping in one of its sculpted ice rooms.

Highlights

• Climb the tallest free-standing mountain in the world and sleep on its crater floor.
• Explore rain forests, heather moors, lava formations, and glaciers.
• Learn about the unique flora and fauna of the mountain with local naturalists.
• Spend four days on safari, spotting vast herds of zebra and wildebeest, lions and leopards, and much more.

Highlights

• Learn how best to work with movement and light as you frame dazzling herds of zebra, lolling lions, and a colorful spectrum of birds.
• Spend time with the Maasai in their village and enjoy a rare chance to shoot portraits and photograph the traditional way of life of these iconic pastoralists.
• Head out on safaris, walks, and other activities designed to maximize photographic opportunities.
• Go on a photo shoot at a coffee plantation, and fill your lens with scenes of lush fields, bright coffee beans, and local culture.

Highlights

• Encounter leopards and cheetahs up close with a Naankuse researcher as founded by National Geographic, and track cheetahs on foot in the Okonjima Game Reserve.
• Search for rare desert-adapted black rhinos and elephants.
• Spend two days getting acquainted with the ancient hunter-gatherer culture of the San (or “Bushmen”) people.