Expert-led small-group adventures provide the world's most exhilarating polar bear encounters, with matchless proximity, comfort and photo opportunities.
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From private ger camps, encounter vast landscapes, rare wildlife and nomadic traditions on this diverse foray into one of the world’s most fascinating countries—at once timeless and rapidly changing.
Explore mountain heights and jungle lowlands on this soulful journey through the cultural and wildlife treasures of two neighboring Himalayan nations—including rhino tracking in Chitwan National Park.
From one-horned rhinos in the lowland jungles of Chitwan to serene mountainscapes dotted with yaks and Buddhist temples, capture the diverse beauty of Nepal and Bhutan on a peaceful small-group journey of discovery.
Discover a side of China most travelers never see on our unique itinerary revealing wild panda habitat, rare wildlife and Chinese nature at its most entrancing—including close-up panda encounters.
Photograph striking mountain landscapes and rare wildlife including golden snub-nosed monkeys, get close-ups of giant pandas at research bases, and document life in traditional Tibetan villages—plus the Terracotta Army!
Plumb some of the world’s oldest and tallest rainforests in search of wild orangutans and other jungle wildlife among diverse ecosystems on this matchless tropical nature adventure.
With just nine travelers, seek coveted shots of Borneo's diverse array of unique and endangered rainforest wildlife, including orangutans, pygmy elephants, flying lemurs, and more than 300 bird species.
This journey invites you into the everyday life of Vietnam, where culture is shaped by place, people, and history. Moving slowly through North and Central Vietnam, we explore villages, waterways, and historic towns while experiencing living traditions—shared meals, local practices, and quiet encounters that bring the country’s character to life.
Discover Japan through craft, cuisine, and quiet ritual—traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto via mountains and coastal villages. Meet chefs, artisans, monks, and local families for rare access and unhurried insights into living traditions.
A three-week nature extravaganza from Australia’s tropical top to Tasmania down south, including the Great Barrier Reef and Outback. Eight national parks, seven private reserves and four World Heritage Sites!
Discover the diverse landscapes and ecology of far-south Australia as we explore four national parks and a host of private nature reserves teeming with endemic and endangered wildlife.
Journey to the back of beyond on this singular itinerary that connects three of Australia’s most remote tracts of untouched wilderness via private chartered flights—plus a luxury train trip on The Ghan.
Photograph a wide array of unique and intriguing Australian wildlife—plus dramatic landscapes from Tasmania’s mountains and sapphire lakes to the rugged Southern Ocean coast
Discover New Zealand's celebrated natural beauty as we combine rare wildlife encounters with the South Island's stunning mountains, glaciers, fjords, coastal rainforest, remote islands and legendary hospitality.
Travelers with a passionate spirit for exploration will relish this rare encounter with Antarctica—go deeper and get closer aboard our private, well-appointed small ship built for polar waters.
Gain rare access to active owl research in Arizona's Chiricahua Mountains, searching for hidden nest sites, assist with banding efforts and encounter some of North America's most elusive forest owls.
The ultimate photo foray into Utah's stunning red rock high desert—with top photographer guides, capture iconic landscapes at sunrise and sunset, practice astrophotography, and stay at a luxury lodge on the Colorado River.
Join scientists in Baja’s Sea of Cortez to study humpback whales, dolphins and whale sharks while exploring the rugged coastlines of La Paz and Todos Santos. Photograph wildlife, listen to whale song through underwater hydrophones and help researchers understand how changing ocean conditions are affecting these iconic species.
Join scientists in Costa Rica to monitor nesting leatherback sea turtles, helping protect a critically endangered species whose population has declined by more than 90 percent.
Work alongside researchers in Acadia’s lesser-known landscapes, contributing to science that helps protect the park’s future.
Track wild bees through Costa Rica’s cloud forests, farmlands and mountain valleys while working alongside scientists studying one of the most important—and least understood—pollinator systems in the tropics.
Join scientists studying how changing floods and droughts affect Amazon wildlife in one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems.
Join scientists in Churchill to track permafrost thaw and shifting ecosystems while observing polar bears gather along Hudson Bay, revealing climate change in one of Earth’s fastest-warming regions.
Study sharks where they’re actually fished in Belize, working with researchers and local fishers to help balance marine conservation with local livelihoods.
Discover the maze of islands, bays and fjords that comprise the Salish Sea, the world's best place to see orcas—and look for seals, otters, bald eagles and more!
From our nimble ship base, u ncover the wonders of this entrancing archipelago by Zodiac, kayak, standup paddleboard, undersea camera, snorkeling and on foot
Explore the unique habitats of the Galapagos, encounter its legendary wildlife, and enjoy active pursuits from hiking and snorkeling to paddleboarding on this expedition ship adventure
Experience the Galapagos aboard National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions' most intimate vessel in its island fleet, a luxury motorsailing catamaran for just 16 guests.
A small-ship voyage through the narrow channels and fjords of Southeast Alaska's storied Inside Passage—meet wildlife up close in the company of top naturalists.
Sail around the whole of Iceland, with adventures ashore and inland to witness the full scale of geological forces at work, and spend two days exploring the icebound Arctic wilderness of Greenland's rarely visited east coast.
Enjoy magical close encounters with enormous gray whales in the warm waters of the Baja Peninsula, which are their winter breeding and nursery grounds.
Explore tropical rainforests, wander pristine beaches, snorkel over colorful reefs, and cruise the legendary Panama Canal on this small-ship nature adventure.
Traveling with polar experts aboard a state-of-the-art small expedition ship, encounter prolific wildlife and colossal icebergs in the matchless wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Experience the wild grandeur of the White Continent in a more expedient way. Save travel time by flying directly from South America, or cruise the Drake Passage one way, then bypass it on the way back on a two-hour flight.
A comprehensive voyage to the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and historic South Georgia, where a million-plus king penguins reign—plus the wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula!
Explore the nooks and crannies of Norway's fjord-carved coast and continue to High Arctic Svalbard, home to polar bears and abundant northern wildlife.
Just 600 miles from the North Pole, the remote island of Svalbard offers one of the best opportunities to see polar bears in their natural habitat, on the sea ice.
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