National Geographic Expeditions

Highlights

• Explore the Galápagos archipelago and undersea in great depth with hikes and Zodiac cruises
• Tour paced for photo ops and timed to take advantage of the best light.
• Shoot with and learn from top National Geographic photographers and the Lindblad-National Geographic Director of Expedition Photography
• Go on daily photo assignments to help build your personal portfolio with wildlife legendary for uniqueness and lack of fear of humans - allowing for up-close and magical photo opportunities with blue-footed boobies, sea lions, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and more.
• Enjoy a mid-voyage photo seminar with our expert photographers and a special photography tour of the Charles Darwin Research Station.

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

• Spot diverse aquatic wildlife, from friendly whales to penguins, in the rich waters off Africa’s southernmost shores.
• Track lions and other nocturnal animals preparing for their nighttime hunt on an evening safari through Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
• Step just beyond the threshold of your room at Grootbos Garden Lodge—a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World—into the unusual flowering fynbos of the Cape Floristic Region.
• Ascend Table Mountain, venture out to Robben Island, and explore the eclectic neighborhoods and gardens of Cape Town.

Highlights

• Experience the raw power of Iceland’s ice-capped volcanoes, thundering waterfalls, dazzling glaciers, and exploding geysers.
• Learn about the creation of Europe’s largest national park, Vatnajökull, in a special meeting with a local park director.
• Explore bubbling mud pots, steaming fumaroles, and striking lava castles around Lake Mývatn.
• Hike up Reynisfjall mountain, one of the most beautiful coastal walks in southern Iceland

Highlights

• View magnificent mountains, towering icebergs, and ice formations that make up the dramatic Antarctic landscape.
• Cruise aboard sturdy Zodiac landing craft in search of leopard seals.
• Kayak in protected waters, paddling around icebergs as penguins swim nearby.
• Walk on shore amid thousands of penguins, including gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap.
• Explore the world's last great wilderness in the company of a team of top naturalists.

Highlights

• Examine the Paleolithic art of two UNESCO World Heritage–listed cave regions: France’s Vézère Valley and the northern coast of Spain.
• Meet leading archaeologists and anthropologists for talks and private tours of cave sites.
• Visit Castel-Merle with Isabelle Castanet, whose family has excavated the site for generations.
• Explore Sarlat, France, and Santillana del Mar, Spain, two of Europe's best-preserved medieval villages.

Highlights

• In Hanoi meet a water-puppet-maker to put on a show and learn to make traditional rice dough figurines.
• Go on a lively treasure hunt in the charming, beautifully preserved trading town of Hoi An.
• Explore the flavors of Vietnam with a chef during a trip to Hoi An’s picturesque market and a cooking lesson.
• Extend your adventure in Cambodia with a visit to the exotic temples and palaces of Angkor, home to Khmer kings a thousand years ago.

Highlights

• Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the ancient adobe village of Aït Benhaddou, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• Ride a camel at sunset from a tented camp nestled among the sculpted dunes, and watch the sun rise over the Sahara.
• Wander the labyrinthine streets of the medina in Marrakech, and observe artisans plying their timeless crafts in the workshops of Fez.
• Venture into rose-colored kasbahs, and learn about Berber culture while sipping mint tea in a traditional mountain village.