Introducing National Geographic Adventures!

EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE.

When you set off into the world on a National Geographic Adventure, you experience “adventure” in every sense of the word. You trek across mountain ranges to archaeological wonders; kayak deep into a glacier-carved wilderness; cross an entire country on foot; or even climb one of the world's highest peaks on an ultimate challenge trip.

Your adventure is a cultural one, too—whether you’re living among some of the world’s last hunter-gatherers in Tanzania,visiting with Andean villagers, or hiking to a remote monastery in Bhutan to meet with monks. It’s also a personal adventure: a physical challenge that you can tailor according to your strengths. Our trips are well-paced, and our innovative itineraries are filled with opportunities for you to push your limits, choose the harder trail, go on the extra hike. And whenever you feel the need, you can opt for a shorter hike or stay behind and relax at the hotel.

EXPLORE IN SMALL NUMBERS

A key part of experiencing a place intimately is getting away from the crowds. We keep our group size to a maximum of 16 so that we can move with agility, assimilate easily into local communities, and enjoy every place we visit in-depth. Our small numbers allow us to take advantage of many unexpected invitations and opportunities that arise on our adventures. And we can stay in cozy inns, deluxe tented camps, and mountain lodges that reflect the local character and don’t have room for larger groups.

Your traveling partners are a huge part of the fun. They are like-minded people from all walks of life who are game for a good adventure, passionate about the outdoors, and thrilled to be exploring new territory.

DESIGNED BY EXPERTS. GUIDED BY THE BEST.

When crafting our adventures, we tap into the knowledge and insights of National Geographic’s experts to bring depth and meaning to your travel experience. And once you’re on the road, you’ll explore in the company of some of the best guides in the business. They are active, outdoor enthusiasts with an in-depth knowledge of the places you’re exploring.

Along with our trip guides, you’ll also be joined by local guides, from sherpas in Nepal to nomads in Mongolia, who share invaluable insights into their culture and their land. Since our guides often have close ties to the local community, you are readily welcomed into the lives of the local folk—invited for an impromptu meal or asked to join in a village festival.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC OPENS DOORS

One of the beauties of traveling with National Geographic is that you enjoy access to special events, scientific installations, archaeological digs, and private homes. Whenever possible, we arrange visits with experts in the field so you can meet the people whose discoveries you’ve read about in the pages of our magazines.

A PIONEERING PARTNER

We’ve partnered with Mountain Travel Sobek, a highly esteemed travel company that has pioneered adventure travel to some of the world’s most remote places for more than 40 years.

Perhaps it is fitting that Barry Bishop, who summited Everest on behalf of National Geographic in 1963 and led an illustrious career at the Society over some 30 years, was also one of the founders of Mountain Travel Sobek (then just Mountain Travel) back in 1969.

SUSTAINING THE WORLD’S TREASURES

National Geographic Expeditions is committed to sustaining the character of each place we visit—its environment, culture, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. While providing au­thentic travel experiences for our members, we strive to protect the sites we visit and to support local economies in our choice of accommodations and services.