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11 Alaska: Denali to Kenai Fjords 34 Trans-Siberian Rail Expedition 12 Canadian Rockies by Rail and Trail 36 Georgia and Armenia: Crossroads of Continents 13 Winter Wildlife in Yellowstone 14 Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks EUROPE 15 Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion 38 Norway’s Trains and Fjords National Parks 39 Iceland: Volcanoes, Glaciers, and Whales 16 Belize and Tikal Private Expedition 40 Ireland: Tales and Treasures of the Emerald Isle 41 Italy: Renaissance Cities and Tuscan Life SOUTH AMERICA 42 Swiss Trains and the Italian Lake District 17 Peru Private Expedition 44 Human Origins: Southwest France and 18 Ecuador Private Expedition Northern Spain 19 Exploring Patagonia 45 Greece: Wonders of an Ancient Empire 21 Patagonia Private Expedition 46 Greek Isles Private Expedition

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Australia Private Expedition 47 Japan Private Expedition 48 Inside Japan 50 China: Imperial Treasures and Natural Wonders AFRICA 52 China Private Expedition 23 The Great Apes of Uganda and Rwanda 53 Bhutan: Kingdom in the Clouds 24 Tanzania Private Expedition 55 Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia: 25 On Safari: Tanzania’s Great Migration Treasures of Indochina 27 Southern Africa Safari by Private Air 29 Madagascar Private Expedition 30 Morocco: Legendary Cities and the Sahara RESOURCES AND MORE 31 Morocco Private Expedition 3 Discover the National Geographic Difference

MIDDLE EAST 8 All the Ways to Travel with National Geographic 32 The Holy Land: Past, Present, and Future

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Through National Geographic Expeditions, you gain access to people and places. You’re enriched by the knowledge of our experts and guides, and by the local experts you meet along the way. And you give back. When you travel with us, you support the work of our explorers.

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travelwithnatgeo.eu | 0800 221 8257 3 National Geographic photographer Thomas Peschak frames a selfie with fish in the waters of Baja.

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You deepen your understanding of the world when you travel with us. From the scientists, photographers, and explorers who lead our trips to the local guides and experts we meet in the field, you'll be surrounded by people who are steeped in knowledge and insights about the places we visit.

STE VE BOYE S Steve Boyes is a conservationist, biologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer. He’s travelled across Africa, studying wildlife rehabilitation and biodiver- sity, and will lead the Southern Africa by Private Air expedition on 11 September 2020.

CARROLL DUNHAM

Medical Anthropologist and filmmaker, Carroll Dunham has worked on over a dozen films for National Geographic. Carroll has become an expert in the Himalayas, having lived there for 25 years, and will lead the 7 November 2020 departure of Bhutan: Kingdom in the Clouds.

LALY LICHTENFELD Laly Lichtenfeld is a conservationist and National Geographic Explorer who works with National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative to preserve Tanzania’s lions, leopards and cheetahs. Laly will join the 10 August 2020 departure of On Safari: Tanzania’s Great Migration.

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When you travel with us, you help further the work of our scientists, explorers, and educators around the world. Every year, we distribute a portion of our proceeds to the National Geographic Society, creating more opportunities to work toward a planet in balance. To learn more, visit natgeo.com/giveback.

In Iceland, National Geographic grantees are examining how expanding meltwater lakes are impacting the rate of glacial retreat.

The Society is funding a geological survey of Egypt's Theban Mountains that will inform the archaeological preservation of ancient tombs and temples.

National Geographic photographer and grantee Ami Vitale is documenting the efforts of Kenya’s tribal communities to conserve resident megafauna, including the black rhinoceros.

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We open doors around the globe, so that you can go behind the scenes to get a close-up view of the world's treasures and the work National Geographic is doing to help protect them.

On our expedition to Georgia and Armenia, examine early Homo erectus skulls alongside a National Geographic researcher who excavated them.

Visit a wildlife rescue centre in Vietnam's Cuc Phuong National Park, home to a National Geographic–supported project that is tackling the illegal pangolin trade.

Meet experts at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund's Rariseke Research Centre and track mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, where NG grantee Dian Fossey conducted research on gorillas for 18 years.

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10 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM ALASKA: DENALI TO KENAI FJORDS 8 DAYS F ROM €6,730

• Take in Alaska's epic wilderness through the glass-domed cars of the Denali Star train.

• Explore Denali’s backcountry from our adventure lodge deep in the heart of the park. Expert Led Light/Moderate • Spot marine life and tidewater glaciers on a cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park.

DAYS 3–5 I DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE/ANCHORAGE A National Geographic expert and Spend two full days exploring Denali's mag- expedition leader will accompany nificent interior by foot or mountain bike from you on this trip. For example, Nat Denali Backcountry Lodge, one of National Geo Emerging Explorer and TED Geographic's Top 10 Adventure Lodges of the Fellow M Jackson is the type of World. Continue to Anchorage for an evening expert you could expect on this trip. at leisure. Denali Backcountry Lodge; Hotel Captain Cook | Meals: Days 3–4: B/L/D Daily; INFORMATION Day 5: B/L 2021 Dates: June 9–16 | June 16–23 | June 30–July 7 July 14–21 | July 28–Aug. 4 | Aug. 11–18 | Aug. 8–25 DAY 6 I SEWARD HIGHWAY/KENAI PENINSULA Aug. 25–Sept. 1 | Sept. 8–15 Travel the stunningly scenic Seward Highway on one of National Geographic’s Drives of a Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement is available on request. Lifetime. Ride the tram to the top of Mount International airfare is not included in the price. Alyeska, and get up close to Alaska’s wild Please call us for 2020 departures. residents at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre. Seward Windsong Lodge | Meals: B/L/D DAYS 1–2 I FAIRBANKS, ALASKA/DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE DAYS 7–8 I KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK/ANCHORAGE Hear Iditarod tales from trail veteran Mary Cruise the coast of Kenai Fjords National Park, Shields—the first woman to complete the race— spotting all manner of marine life, including and interact with sled dogs at her cabin outside orcas, humpbacks, sea otters, and harbour Fairbanks. Ride the Denali Star, taking in the seals; and see an advancing tidewater glacier scenery from the train’s upper deck. Later, drive calve chunks of ice into the water. Hike to the to our lodge deep in the heart of Denali, spotting terminus of Exit Glacier. Seward Windsong moose, caribou, grizzly bears, and more along Lodge | Meals: Day 7: B/L/D; Day 8: B our route. Springhill Suites Fairbanks; Denali Backcountry Lodge | Meals: Day 1: D; Day 2: B/L/D Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: A bull moose makes its way across a colourful patch of tundra in Denali.

TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 11 CANADIAN ROCKIES BY RAIL AND TRAIL 8 DAYS F ROM €10,575

• Take in views of Canada's Rockies from the glass-domed Rocky Mountaineer train.

• Trek atop the powerful Athabasca Glacier with an expert guide. Train Light • Settle into iconic hotels, including the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Yellowhead Pass. Our train voyage culminates as we glide by Mount Robson, the tallest summit A National Geographic expert and in the Canadian Rockies. Hotel 540 or Sandman expedition leader will accompany Signature Kamloops Hotel; Fairmont Jasper Park this trip. For example, geologist and Lodge | Meals: Day 2: B/L; Day 3: B/L/D naturalist Kirt Kempter is the type of expert you could expect on this DAYS 4 –5 I JASPER NATIONAL PARK trip. Discover the pristine beauty and iconic creatures INFORMATION of Jasper National Park. Cruise across Maligne INFORMATION Lake, and soar into the mountains via the Jasper 2021 Dates: July 5–12 | Aug. 9–16 | Sept. 6–13 SkyTram for stunning views of glacier-sculpted Sept. 20–27 valleys splashed with turquoise lakes. Fairmont Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to Jasper Park Lodge | Meals: Day 4: B/L; Day 5: B/L/D change. Single supplement is available on request. International airfare is not included in the price.

DAY 6 I ICEFIELDS PARKWAY Please call us for 2020 departures. Travel along the scenic Icefields Parkway toward Banff National Park, stopping en route for a trekking excursion atop Athabasca Glacier. DAY 1 I VANCOUVER, CANADA Later, settle into our historic lake-front hotel. Walk Stanley Park’s famous seawall for incredible Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Meals: B/L views of the Vancouver skyline. Wedgewood DAYS 7–8 I BANFF NATIONAL PARK/ Hotel and Spa | Meals: D YOHO NATIONAL PARK/CALGARY Hike through spectacular Banff National Park DAYS 2–3 I ROCKY MOUNTAINEER to discover the mirror-like waters of Moraine Climb aboard the celebrated Rocky Mountaineer Lake. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then view the Spiral train and take in jaw-dropping views of the Tunnels of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Browse Canadian Rockies from luxurious glass-domed the Yoho National Park Visitor Centre and its coaches. Ride past dramatic gorges and impressive fossil exhibits. Fairmont Chateau waterfalls, and cross the Continental Divide at Call or visit our website for full itineraries, Lake Louise | Meals: Day 7: B/L/D; Day 8: B inclusions, and more. Above: The Rocky Mountaineer, as captured by National Geographic photographer Susan Seubert while on assignment.

TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 12 WINTER WILDLIFE IN YELLOWSTONE 6 DAYS FROM €4, 805

• Explore Yellowstone by heated snow coach, and see Old Faithful without the crowds.

• Meet a wildlife cinematographer and hear about his career shooting for National Geographic. Expert Led Light • Search for bison and elusive wolves while on safari in the sweeping Lamar Valley.

and use a spotting scope to search for these elusive creatures. Later, a renowned wildlife A National Geographic Expert and cinematographer joins us (his schedule permit- Expedition Leader will accompany ting) to share his experiences shooting for National this trip. For example, author and Geographic. Best Western Plus by Mammoth biologist Jeremy Schmidt is the Hot Springs | Meals: Days 2–5; B/L/D Daily type of expert you could expect on this trip. DAYS 3–4 I GRAND CANYON OF THE YELLOWSTONE/OLD FAITHFUL INFORMATION Walk to the rim of the Grand Canyon of the 2021 Dates: Jan. 10–15 | Jan. 31–Feb. 5 | Feb. 21–26 Yellowstone to see its thundering waterfall and the ice arch that forms from the spray. Continue Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to to Old Faithful to explore a dramatic landscape change. Single supplement is available on request. of erupting geysers, frozen waterfalls, and International airfare is not included in the price. gem-coloured mineral pools. Keep an eye out Please call us for 2020 departures. for wildlife—bison, encrusted in ice, often stand We also offer this trip as a dedicated photo expedition, among the pools for warmth. After dark, step out- escorted by a National Geographic photographer. side to admire the incredible canopy of stars in Please call us for departure dates and details. DAY 1 I BOZEMAN, MONTANA/GARDINER one of the world's best constellation-viewing Travel to our hotel just outside Yellowstone spots. Old Faithful Snow Lodge National Park. Best Western Plus by Mammoth DAY 5 I YELLOWSTONE/BIG SKY, MONTANA Hot Springs | Meals: D After visiting the whimsical Fountain Paint DAY 2 I MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Pot, travel to Big Sky, Montana and settle into WYOMING/LAMAR VALLEY a comfortable log cabin lodge. Celebrate our At Mammoth Hot Springs, stroll colourful adventure at a farewell dinner. Rainbow Ranch mineral-spring terraces outlined in snow. Then Lodge or Lone Mountain Ranch head to the Lamar Valley, where grey wolves were first reintroduced to Yellowstone in 1995, DAY 6 I BOZEMAN Call or visit our website for full itineraries, Return to Bozeman for your flight home. Meals: B inclusions, and more. Above: A herd of bison forage for grasses and sedges beneath the snow.

+31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM YELLOWSTONE AND 8 DAYS F ROM €5,285 GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARKS

• Join a National Geographic expert to seek out grizzlies, bison, and wolves in the Lamar Valley.

• Meet a renowned wildlife photographer at his home studio. Expert Led Light/Moderate • Raft the scenic Snake River beneath towering Teton Peaks.

DAY 3 I LAMAR VALLEY Rise early for a safari in the Lamar Valley and A National Geographic expert and search for bison, bears, elk, and the elusive grey expedition leader will accompany wolf—reintroduced here in 1995. Meet with a this trip. For example, geologist renowned wildlife photographer, and enjoy Kirt Kempter is the type of expert hikes and more wildlife sightings this afternoon. you could expect on this trip. Best Western by Mammoth Hot Springs

INFORMATION DAYS 4–5 I GRAND CANYON OF THE INFORMATION YELLOWSTONE/UPPER GEYSER BASIN 2021 Dates: May 15–22 | May 29–June 5 At the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take June 19–26 | July 24–31 | Aug. 7–14 | Aug. 21–28 a short walk to view towering waterfalls set Sept. 4–11 | Sept. 11–18 | Sept. 18–25 against a dazzling red and gold palette. Con- tinue to the Upper Geyser Basin and witness Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement is available on request. the clockwork eruption of Old Faithful. Then International airfare is not included in the price. explore this stunning geothermal landscape with our expert. Old Faithful Inn or Old Faithful Please call us for 2020 departures. Snow Lodge DAYS 1–2 I BOZEMAN, MONTANA/ MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WYOMING DAYS 6 –8 I GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK/JACKSON Arrive in Bozeman. The next morning, take Journey south to the saw-toothed Teton a scenic drive to Mammoth Hot Springs, just Range. Visit the historic Murie Ranch, and en- inside Yellowstone National Park. Stroll along joy a float trip on the Snake River. Explore the travertine terraces sculpted by the hot springs National Museum of Wildlife Art or downtown before a welcome dinner. Hilton Garden Inn Jackson. Ride a tram to the top of Rendezvous Bozeman; Best Western by Mammoth Hot Peak before transferring to the airport for your Springs | Meals: Day 2–5: B/L/D Daily flight home. Jackson Lake Lodge | Meals: Day 6: B/L; Day 7: B/L/D; Day 8: B Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: A traveller captures a picture-perfect reflection of the Tetons.

TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 14 GRAND CANYON, BRYCE, 8 DAYS F ROM €4,805 AND ZION NATIONAL PARKS

• Hear an expert describe the geological events that shaped America’s canyonlands.

• Delve into Zion's magnificent sandstone slot canyons and Bryce Canyon’s maze of red spires. Expert Led Light/Moderate • Stay in historic national park lodges, and learn about area's wildlife from rangers.

multi-hued chasm carved by the Colorado River over millions of years. Choose from a variety A National Geographic expert and of hikes and learn about the park’s unique expedition leader will accompany ecosystems. Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim this trip. For example, author and biologist Jeremy Schmidt is the DAYS 4 –5 I ZION NATIONAL PARK, UTAH type of expert you could expect on Journey along the spectacular Mount Carmel this trip. Scenic Byway to Zion National Park. Hear from INFORMATION our expert about the geological events that INFORMATION shaped the pink-toned Grand Staircase. Spend 2021 Dates: May 22–29 | June 5–12 | June 19–26 the next day exploring Zion, a wonderland of July 24–31 | Sept. 11–18 | Sept. 25–Oct. 2 | Oct. 2–9 sandstone slot canyons, hanging gardens, and cascading waterfalls. Flanigan's Inn Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement is available on request. International airfare is not included in the price. DAYS 6 –7 I BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Travel to Bryce Canyon and take in breathtak- Please call us for 2020 departures. ing views from Fairyland Canyon. Join a park ranger for a telescope viewing of the starlit DAYS 1–2 I ST. GEORGE, UTAH/ sky. Discover Bryce's Canyon's famous hoodoos, GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA whimsical rock formations that have been From St. George, venture into canyon country, eroded into surreal spires. Bryce Canyon Lodge stopping at Pipe Springs National Monument. or Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel Settle into our historic lodge overlooking the DAY 8 I ZION NATIONAL PARK/ Grand Canyon. Best Western Plus Abbey Inn; ST. GEORGE Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim | Meals: Day 1: Wind through Red Canyon and continue to D; Days 2–7: B/L/D Daily Kolob Canyons—Zion National Park’s hidden gem—before returning to St. George. Meals: B DAY 3 I GRAND CANYON NORTH RIM Explore the canyon’s rim, peering into the Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: Bizarre rock formations pierce the horizon in Bryce Canyon National Park.

TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 15 BELIZE AND TIKAL PRIVATE EXPEDITION 9 DAYS F ROM €5,410 based on 6 people travelling together

• Visit a family in a Kek’chi Maya village, and help prepare traditional dishes before sitting down to lunch with your hosts. • Enjoy a private tour of the ancient Maya ruins of Tikal. Private Light/Moderate • Snorkel among myriad marine life on the world’s second largest coral reef system.

park rangers at the Port of Honduras Marine EXPEDITION TEAM Reserve. Visit a family in a Kek’chi Maya village, Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on and help prepare traditional dishes before your trip, and you will meet other local experts as sitting down to lunch with your hosts. described in the itinerary. Copal Tree Lodge | Meals: Days 2–3: B/L Daily NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE DAYS 4 –5 I BELIZE CITY/CAYO DISTRICT/ TIKAL, GUATEMALA Fly back to Belize City and visit the Belize Zoo—an animal rehabilitation sanctuary— before continuing to the Cayo District. Cross the border into Guatemala for a private tour of the ancient Maya ruins at Tikal. Chaa Creek | Meals: B/L Daily

DAYS 6 –9 I CAYO DISTRICT, BELIZE/ Copal Tree Lodge AMBERGRIS CAYE INFORMATION Visit the Barton Creek Cave and canoe through the passageways of this Maya underworld. Dates: This is a private expedition that is offered DAYS 1–3 I BELIZE CITY/ Then fly to stunning Ambergris Caye, border- year-round, except in September and October, so you PUNTA GORDA, BELIZE may request any dates that are convenient for you. ing the Belize Barrier Reef. Swim and snorkel Travel to Copal Tree Lodge—a National Prices are per person based on double occupancy and among sharks, stingrays, and coral gardens at Geographic Unique Lodge of the World nestled do not include international airfare to/from your the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray destination or internal flights during the expedition. in the lush coastal jungles of southern Belize. Alley, and opt to dive into the sapphire depths Please enquire for prices based on a smaller group Upon arrival, National Geographic guests are travelling together. Single traveller prices are available of Belize’s Great Blue Hole if you wish. Fly home upon request. Surcharges may apply to certain travel invited to participate in an exclusive chocolate- via Belize City. Victoria House Resort & Spa dates based upon international or local holidays, as well making class and a coffee tasting. During as local events and festivals. Meals: Day 6: B/L; Days 7–9: B Daily your stay, snorkel pristine cayes, seek out the endangered West Indian manatee, and meet Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: A snorkeller follows close on the fins of a sea turtle.

+31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM PERU PRIVATE EXPEDITION 9 DAYS F ROM €4,710 based on 6 people travelling together

• Stay in three spectacular National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World.

• Unlock the secrets of Machu Picchu while exploring with a private guide. Private Light/Moderate • Attend a private demonstration of traditional Andean wool-dying and weaving.

from your base at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, EXPEDITION TEAM a National Geographic Unique Lodge perched Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on dramatically among emerald slopes. Get your trip, and you will meet other local experts as immersed in traditional Andean culture as you described in the itinerary. stroll Pisac’s famous market, learn about llamas NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGES in Awanacancha, visit the mountain village of Patacancha, and attend a private demonstration of traditional Andean wool-dying and weaving —practices recently revived in the region by National Geographic grantee Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez. See ancient Inca agriculture systems at Chinchero and Moray, visit the mountainside salt mines of Maras, and explore Ollantaytambo. Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba | Meals: B/L Daily

DAYS 6 –9 I MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO/LIMA This trip includes stays at three National Geographic Take the scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes, Unique Lodges of the World: Inkaterra La Casona, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba (pictured above), and Inkaterra Machu or disembark early for a guided trek on the Picchu Pueblo Hotel. DAYS 1–2 I CUSCO, PERU Inca Trail. Settle into Inkaterra Machu Picchu INFORMATION Fly to Cusco and settle into Inkaterra La Casona— Pueblo Hotel, a National Geographic Unique Lodge nestled within its own private rain forest Dates: This is a private expedition that is offered a member of the National Geographic Unique year-round, so you may request any dates that are Lodges of the World collection—and enjoy an reserve. Take a guided nature walk through the convenient to you. exclusive architectural tour of this 16th-century property’s lush grounds, and visit the on-site Prices are per person based on double occupancy and manor, once home to Simón Bolívar. The next spectacled bear rehabilitation program. Tour do not include international airfare to/from your Machu Picchu at sunrise with a private guide. destination or internal flights during the expedition. day, take a private tour of Cusco. Surcharges may apply to certain travel dates based Inkaterra La Casona | Meals: Day 2: B Enjoy a free night in Cusco before flying home upon international or local holidays, as well as local via Lima. Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel; events and festivals. DAYS 3–5 I SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCA Inkaterra La Casona | Meals: Days 6–7: B/D Daily; Spend three days exploring the Sacred Valley Days 8–9: B Daily Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: Women in traditional dress stroll through Cusco.

+31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM ECUADOR PRIVATE EXPEDITION 1 1 DAYS F ROM €7,595 based on 4+ people travelling together

• Sail between the isles of the Galápagos by yacht, enjoying up-close encounters with wildlife. • Ride an aerial bike through the treetops of the Chocó rain forest. • As a National Geographic guest, you're exclusively invited to a private ceviche-making Private Light/Moderate class with a lodge chef.

seek out blue-footed boobies and frigate birds EXPEDITION TEAM on North Seymour Island, spot Sally Lightfoot Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on crabs and land iguanas on Isla Plaza Sur, snorkel your trip, and you will meet other local experts as with sea lions and penguins, and much more. described in the itinerary. Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel; Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel | Meals: Days 2–5: B/L/D Daily NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGES

DAYS 6 –7 I QUITO Take a private tour of Quito’s old town, which earned the city distinction as the first UNESCO- designated world capital. Discover grand colonial buildings and plazas, and step through the doors of some of Quito’s most beautiful churches. Casa Gangotena | Meals: Day 6: B; Day 7: B/L

DAYS 8–11 I MASHPI RESERVE Visit the archaeological site of Tulipe en route This trip includes stays at two National Geographic Unique to Mashpi Lodge, a National Geographic Lodges: Mashpi Lodge (pictured above) and Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel. DAYS 1–5 I QUITO, ECUADOR/GALÁPAGOS Unique Lodge of the World set in a cloud INFORMATION From Quito, travel to the Galápagos Islands forest reserve. Set out on interpretive day and and settle into Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel, nighttime walks through the forest, seeking Dates: This is a private expedition that is offered a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the out howler monkeys, kaleidoscopic birds, year-round, so you may request any dates that are convenient for you. World tucked into one of Isla Santa Cruz’s neon frogs, and more. Join a biologist at the Prices are per person based on double occupancy and secluded bays. As a National Geographic Life Centre—the lodge’s research station—for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Visit the do not include international airfare to/from your guest, you’re exclusively invited to a private destination or internal flights during the expedition. ceviche-making class with a lodge chef. Enjoy Equatorial Monument on your return trip to Surcharges may apply to certain travel dates based the Quito airport. Mashpi Lodge | Meals: Days upon international or local holidays, as well as local three days to explore the wild wonders of this events and festivals. famed archipelago with lodge naturalists. Sail 8–10: B/L/D Daily; Day 11: B Call or visit our website for full itineraries, aboard an intimate yacht, disembarking to inclusions, and more. Above: A pair of sea lions frolick in the waters off the Galápagos Islands.

+31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM EXPLORING PATAGONIA 12 DAYS F ROM €13,845

• Explore Patagonia’s incredible wonders by land and sea.

• Settle into Tierra Patagonia, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World. Expert Led Light/Moderate • Take a walk across Magdalena Island, home to more than 100,000 Magellanic penguins.

DAY 2 I BUENOS AIRES DAYS 5– 6 I MAGDALENA CHANNEL/ Spend the day discovering this cosmopolitan AGOSTINI SOUND capital, known as the Paris of South America. As we navigate the Magdalena Channel, spot On a city tour, see the Recoleta Cemetery, final penguins, dolphins, albatrosses, and other resting place for Eva “Evita” Perón and other seabirds. After entering the Pia Fjord, board notable Argentinians. Continue to the historic Zodiacs and head out on a shore excursion on presidential palace, La Casa Rosada, and the Pia Glacier. Continue along the Beagle Channel cathedral in Plaza de Mayo. After lunch, ex- to the Garibaldi Glacier. Embark on a challeng- plore the cobblestoned lanes of San Telmo and ing hike through the Magellanic forest if you the colourful artists’ quarter of La Boca. Sofitel choose. The next day, cruise majestic Agostini Buenos Aires Recoleta | Meals: B/L Sound, and disembark for a closer look at Águila Glacier. During an easy walk, take in spectacular DAY 3 I USHUAIA/TIERRA DEL FUEGO views of the brilliant blue-and-white ice set off NATIONAL PARK by black mountains, and learn about the geo- Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the logical forces that shaped this dramatic land. world, and visit Tierra del Fuego National Park. M.V. Stella Australis or M.V. Ventus Australis Embark our ship and sail toward the famed Meals: B/L/D Daily Beagle Channel. M.V. Stella Australis or M.V. DAY 7 I MAGDALENA ISLAND/ DAY 1 I BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA Ventus Australis | Meals: B/L/D PUNTA ARENAS Arrive this morning in the Argentine capital of DAY 4 I CAPE HORN, CHILE/WULAIA BAY Take a morning walk on Magdalena Island, home Buenos Aires. Transfer to our hotel in the heart Weather permitting, take Zodiacs to Cape Horn to a colony of more than 100,000 Magellanic of the stylish Recoleta neighbourhood and for panoramic views from the southernmost penguins. Disembark in Punta Arenas and con- explore the nearby galleries, museums, and tip of South America. Later, explore Wulaia Bay, tinue across the southern Pampas, looking for cafés at your leisure. Enjoy a tango performance, where Charles Darwin landed during his voyage herds of guanacos as well as rheas, grey foxes, followed by a welcome dinner. on the H.M.S. Beagle. Choose one of two walks and black-necked swans. Settle into our spec- Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta | Meals: D to experience the spectacular beauty of the sur- tacular hotel—Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa, a rounding Magellanic forest. M.V. Stella Australis member of the National Geographic Unique or M.V. Ventus Australis | Meals: B/L/D Lodges of the World collection. Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa | Meals: B/L/D Clockwise from above: A photographer captures the scenery surrounding the famed Paine massif; Magellanic penguins nesting in Patagonia; travellers survey a massive glacier in Patagonia; tango dancers strike a pose in Buenos Aires's La Boca neighbourhood. 19 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM • Explore Patagonia’s incredible wonders by land and sea. • Settle into Tierra Patagonia, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World. • Take a walk across Magdalena Island, home to more than 100,000 Magellanic penguins.

DAYS 8–10 I TORRES DEL PAINE the impressive collection at Santiago’s Chilean NATIONAL PARK Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, and enjoy a During the next three days, tailor your explo- farewell celebration at a Chilean winery. This A National Geographic expert and ration to your interests, choosing from among evening, transfer to the airport for your flight expedition leader will accompany this trip. For example, naturalist a variety of hiking and horseback-riding excur- home. Meals: B/L Eduardo Shaw is the type of expert sions in the park. Discover Lago de Grey and you could expect on this trip. its incredibly blue sculpted ice; hike through OPTIONAL EXTENSION beech forests along the shore of Laguna Azul; Add a five-day post-trip extension to Easter and marvel at rock paintings left by the indig- Island or extend your trip to Chile’s Atacama NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE enous Aonikenk people, some of the earliest Desert with a stay at Tierra Atacama Hotel & inhabitants of the region. Photograph wildlife Spa, another member of the National near the northern limits of the park; or relax at Geographic Unique Lodges of the World the hotel, taking advantage of its wonderful collection. Please contact us for details. amenities. Enjoy evening lectures, and cap off your stay with a festive barbecue in the com- pany of local gauchos, getting a glimpse into traditional Patagonian cowboy culture. Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa | Meals: B/L/D Daily Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa

DAY 11 I PUNTA ARENAS/SANTIAGO INFORMATION Today, drive to the Punta Arenas airport for THE M.V. VENTUS AUSTRALIS AND M.V. STELLA AUSTRALIS 2021 Dates: Jan. 13–24 | Jan. 25–Feb. 5 | Feb. 6–17 the flight to Santiago. Arrive this evening and Feb. 22–Mar. 5 | Mar. 6–17 check in to our hotel. The M.V. Ventus Australis (built in 2017) and M.V. Stella Australis (built in 2010) are sister ships designed specif- The Singular Santiago | Meals: B/L Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to ically to cruise the spectacular Patagonian waterways. Each ship has a hundred outside-facing cabins that change. Single supplement is available on request. I feature a large window, an en suite bathroom, a satellite International airfare is not included in the price. Prices DAY 12 SANTIAGO based on Category A Cabin. Spend a full day exploring Santiago. On a phone, and individual temperature controls. Cabins are available on three levels: Category A on the second level, walking tour of the city centre, see the elegant Category AA on the third level, and Category AAA on Please call us for 2020 departures. Plaza de Armas, the Palacio de la Moneda, and the fourth level. Facilities include an open deck, three lounges, a library, a game room, and a single-seating Call or visit our website for full itineraries, the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral. View dining room. All cabins in our allotment are the same size. inclusions, and more.

TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 20 PATAGONIA PRIVATE EXPEDITION 10 DAYS F ROM €8,650 based on 6 people travelling together

• Join a private guide for a hike beneath Argentina’s iconic Fitz Roy massif. • Witness the powerful calving of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Private Light/Moderate • National Geographic guests will be treated to an exclusive architecture tour of the award-winning Tierra Patagonia property.

Monte Fitz Roy, and the perfect spot for your YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM picnic lunch. Hosteria Senderos | Meals: B/L Daily Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as DAYS 4 –5 I PERITO MORENO GLACIER described in the itinerary. Set out from El Calafate to discover the magnif- icent natural displays of the advancing Perito NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE Moreno Glacier. View the glacier’s rugged, calving face from nearby walkways, and then join a boat cruise on the surrounding waters for a different perspective. Hotel Posada Los Alamos | Meals: B/L Daily

DAYS 6–10 I TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK, CHILE Drive to Torres del Paine National Park, where you’ll settle into Tierra Patagonia, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World perched Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa at the edge of Lake Sarmiento. National Geographic guests will be treated to an exclu- INFORMATION DAY 1 I BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA sive architecture tour of this award-winning Enjoy a day at leisure in Buenos Aires’ stylish Dates: This is a private expedition offered from property. Spend three full days exploring the October through March, so you may request any dates Recoleta district, or take an optional private wilds of Torres del Paine by foot, horseback, that are convenient for you. city tour. Mio Buenos Aires or 4x4 vehicle. Encounter sapphire lakes and Prices are per person based on double occupancy and do rushing waterfalls, rugged peaks and karst cor- not include international airfare to/from your destination DAYS 2–3 I LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK or internal flights during the expedition. Single traveller Journey to El Chaltén, gateway to Los Glaciares nices. Ride horseback alongside local gauchos prices are available upon request. Surcharges may apply across sweeping glacial valleys, or visit a working to certain travel dates based upon international or local National Park. Join a private guide for a trek holidays, as well as local events and festivals. beneath the dramatic ice-clad spires of the estancia, or ranch. Transfer to Punta Arenas for Fitz Roy massif. Your destination is Laguna de your flight home. Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa los Tres, a turquoise lake framed by the iconic Meals: Days 6–9: B/L/D Daily; Day 10: B Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: A guest takes in the view of the Torres del Paine peaks from the pool at Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa.

+31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM AUSTRALIA PRIVATE EXPEDITION 13 DAYS F ROM €13,460 based on 4+ people travelling together

• Stay in three spectacular National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World.

• Watch the sunrise over Uluru, and examine its ancient rock paintings with a guide. Private Light/Moderate • Sip cocktails alongside grazing kangaroos and wallabies on Kangaroo Island.

YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM paddleboard. National Geographic travellers EXPEDITION TEAM are invited to embark on a private sunset cruise. Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on Lizard Island Resort | Meals: Day 3: B/D; Days 4–5: your trip, and you will meet other local experts as B/L/D Daily described in the itinerary.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE DAYS 6 –8 I CAIRNS/ULURU NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGES Travel via Cairns to Longitude 131°, a National Geographic Unique Lodge with views of sacred Uluru. In Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, examine Uluru’s ancient rock paintings, and walk between the rock domes of Walpa Gorge. National Geographic guests enjoy an exclusive introduc- tion to outback cuisine in the lodge kitchen. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney; The Marina, Cairns; Longitude 131° Meals: Day 6: B; Days 7–8: B/L/D Daily

DAYS 9–13 I KANGAROO ISLAND/SYDNEY This trip includes stays at three National Geographic Unique Lodges: Southern Ocean Lodge (pictured above), Spend three nights at the elegant Southern Lizard Island Resort, and Longitude 131°. INFORMATION Ocean Lodge, a National Geographic Unique DAYS 1–2 I SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA INFORMATION Tour the Sydney Opera House with a private Lodge perched atop coastal cliffs. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the property, as well Dates: This is a private expedition that is offered guide, and join a cruise across Sydney Harbour. year-round, so you may request any dates that are as a five-course "taste of Kangroo Island" dining Shangri-La Hotel Sydney | Meals: Day 2: B/L convenient for you. experience. Join lodge naturalists to walk coast- Prices are per person based on double occupancy and DAYS 3–5 I LIZARD ISLAND al trails, observe sea lions, and discover unique do not include international airfare to/from your geology; and sip sundowners alongside grazing destination or internal flights during the expedition. Settle into Lizard Island Resort, a National Surcharges may apply to certain travel dates based Geographic Unique Lodge of the World bordering kangaroos and wallabies. Fly home via Sydney. upon international or local holidays, as well as local events and festivals. the Great Barrier Reef. Delve into the reef’s bril- Southern Ocean Lodge; Shangri-La Hotel Sydney liant underwater world, exploring by snorkel, Meals: Day 9: B/D; Days 10–11: B/L/D Daily; Days catamaran, motorised dinghy, and stand-up 12–13: B Daily Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: Travellers sit down to dinner with a view of Uluru at Longitude 131°—a National Geographic Unique Lodge.

TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 22 THE GREAT APES 1 1 DAYS F ROM €13,845 OF UGANDA AND RWANDA

• Go on treks in search of chimpanzees, gorillas, and golden monkeys.

• Visit a chimpanzee sanctuary established in association with the Jane Goodall Institute. Expert Led Moderate • Meet with scientists at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Karisoke Research Centre.

Geographic grantee Emily Otali and search for chimpanzees; black-and-white colobus, red- A National Geographic expert and tailed, and blue monkeys; and the rare l’Hoest’s expedition leader will accompany monkey. Explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. this trip. For example, wildlife Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, biologist, author, and educator and go on safari to look for elephants, lions, Lucy Spelman is the type of expert you could expect on this and Ugandan kobs before an afternoon wildlife trip. cruise. Kyaninga Lodge; Kyambura Gorge Lodge INFORMATION DAYS 7–8 I BWINDI IMPENETRABLE 2021 Dates: Jan. 18-28 | Feb. 2-12 | June 3-13 NATIONAL PARK June 30 - July 3 | Aug. 12-22 | Sept. 14 - 24 Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Dec. 28, 2021–Jan. 7 2022 home to roughly half the world’s remaining moun- Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to tain gorillas. Head into the forest to see these change. Single supplement is available on request. All primate-tracking permits are included. International gentle giants, observing one of the planet’s most airfare is not included in the price. endangered creatures up close. Bwindi Lodge Please call us for 2020 departures.

DAYS 9–11 I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, DAYS 1–2 I ENTEBBE, UGANDA/ RWANDA/KIGALI NGAMBA ISLAND Meet experts at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Ngamba Karisoke Research Centre to learn about ongoing Island, established in association with the Jane conservation efforts. Track mountain gorillas Goodall Institute. Later, explore the Uganda in Volcanoes National Park, where National Wildlife Education Centre. Lake Victoria Serena Geographic grantee Dian Fossey conducted Resort | Meals: Days 2–8: B/L/D Daily research on gorillas for 18 years. Spend a morning searching for endangered golden monkeys DAYS 3–5 I KIBALE NATIONAL PARK/ with National Geographic grantee Deogratias QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK Tuyisingize. Virunga Lodge | Meals: Day 9–10: Call or visit our website for full itineraries, In Kibale National Park, meet with National B/L/D Daily; Day 11: B/L inclusions, and more. Above: These endangered moutain gorillas are two of the roughly one thousand that remain in the wilds of Central Africa.

+31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM TANZANIA PRIVATE EXPEDITION 9 DAYS F ROM €8,170 based on 4+ people travelling together

• Encounter a profusion of wildlife while on safari in three conservation areas.

• Visit the Noloholo Environmental Centre, directed by a National Geographic Explorer.* Private Light • Picnic on the floor of the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.

your eyes out for prowling cheetahs and EXPEDITION TEAM leopards. Arusha Coffee Lodge; Oliver’s Camp Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on Meals: Days 2–3: B/L/D Daily your trip, and you will meet other local experts as described in the itinerary. DAYS 4 –5 I NGORONGORO CRATER Enjoy a picnic breakfast on the floor of World INFORMATION Heritage–listed Ngorongoro Crater, the largest Dates: This is a private expedition that is offered non-flooded caldera in the world. Embark on a year-round except in April and May, so you may safari through this green-walled wildlife paradise, request any dates that are convenient for you. home to some 25,000 animals. Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge | Meals: B/L/D Daily Prices are per person based on double occupancy and do DAYS 6 –9 I SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK/ not include international airfare to/from your destination or internal flights during the expedition. Please enquire for ARUSHA prices based on a smaller group travelling together. Single Fly to the vast plains of the Serengeti and traveller prices are available upon request. Surcharges may check into your tented suite. Spend the next apply to certain travel dates based upon international or three days exploring Serengeti National Park local holidays, as well as local events and festivals. on game drives, and search for crocodiles and hippos on the banks of the Mara River. Or see DAYS 1–3 I ARUSHA, TANZANIA/ *The visit to the Noloholo Environmental Centre is TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK the majesty of the savanna from the sky on an offered from June to September. Travellers in other optional hot-air balloon ride. Return to Arusha months will travel directly to Tarangire National Park and Arrive in Arusha and travel to Tarangire National enjoy an additional game drive. Park. If your trip is between June and September, to catch your flight home. stop at the Noloholo Environmental Centre*, Sayari Camp; Rivertrees Country Inn | Meals: headed by National Geographic Explorer Laly Days 6–8: B/L/D Daily; Day 9: B/L Lichtenfeld and run in partnership with the local Maasai people. Then settle into your camp in the heart of Tarangire National Park. Encounter herds of elephants, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeests on game drives—and keep Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: An elephant takes the beaten path in Tarangire National Park.

RAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 24 ON SAFARI: 9 DAYS F ROM € 11,055 TANZANIA'S GREAT MIGRATION

• Meet Louise Leakey or Fidelis Masao for a tour of the fossil-rich Olduvai Gorge.

• A wildlife biologist accompanies each trip to interpret the flora and fauna we encounter. Expert Led Light • Learn firsthand about Maasai culture during a private visit.

DAY 3 I LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK the lodge. Tonight, National Geographic On a morning game drive, observe the wildlife Explorer-at-Large Louise Leakey or Dr. Fidelis that congregates on the shores of Lake Manyara. Masao, co-director of the Olduvai Landscape Enjoy a guided walk around the lodge’s grounds Paleoarchaeology Project, joins us for dinner and gardens before hiking to a nearby coffee and a discussion about the groundbreaking plantation. paleontological finds in the region. Plantation Lodge | Meals: B/L/D Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge | Meals: B/L/D

DAY 4 I NGORONGORO CRATER DAY 6 I OLDUVAI GORGE/SERENGETI After breakfast, travel to the Ngorongoro NATIONAL PARK Highlands, where we will meet with Maasai Drive to the Olduvai Gorge, where, on a community members. Far from the tourist National Geographic–sponsored expedition in circuit, enjoy a rare opportunity to view 1960, Louis and Mary Leakey discovered Homo traditional singing and dancing, witness an habilis—one of the earliest members of the hu- initiation ritual, and learn about this fascinating man genus. This morning, Louise (the Leakeys’ culture from the village chief and his wives. granddaughter) or Dr. Masao will discuss the After lunch, descend 2,000 feet to the floor of family’s legacy and ongoing work at Olduvai the Ngorongoro Crater, where volcanic slopes Gorge. Then take a private tour of the site, or accompany Dr. Masao on a walk through the DAY 1 I ARUSHA, TANZANIA shelter more than 25,000 animals. Observe Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and the interactions between predator and prey; area where much of his life’s research has been transfer to our hotel. Rivertrees Country Inn spot colourful birdlife, from superb starlings conducted. This afternoon, drive to our lodge to crowned cranes; and track elephants, rare in the southern Serengeti, looking for lions, DAY 2 I LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK black rhinos, cheetahs, and more. giraffes, and leopards along the way. Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge | Meals: B/L/D Serengeti Sopa Lodge | Meals: B/L/D for its elephants, hippos, giraffes, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions. Set out on our first DAY 5 I NGORONGORO CRATER DAYS 7–8 I SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK safari to discover East Africa’s legendary wild- Return to the crater floor for breakfast and Rise early for an optional hot-air balloon safari life amid the stunning Rift Valley landscape. a morning safari. Enjoy an afternoon to relax or a morning game drive before flying to the Plantation Lodge | Meals: B/L/D and watch the sun set over the crater from northern Serengeti. With luck, we will witness

Clockwise from above: Travellers on safari marvel at a cheetah family at rest; wildebeests cross Tanzanian grasslands on their annual migration; a Maasai warrior springs into the air during a traditional dance; a suite at Sayari Camp.

25 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM the dramatic river crossings of the wildebeest migration. Great herds of wildebeests and MIGRATION SEASONS IN THE SERENGETI A National Geographic expert and zebras eye predators warily as crocodile snouts expedition leader will accompany this break the surface of the Mara River. Take in the trip. For example, conservationist and region’s spectacular array of wildlife on morn- National Geographic Explorer Laly ing and afternoon game drives. On our last Lichtenfeld is the type of expert you could expect on this trip. evening, gather for a candlelit farewell dinner in the bush. Sayari Camp | Meals: B/L/D Daily INFORMATION 2021 Dates: Jan. 19–27 | Feb. 18–26 | July 23–31 DAY 9 I SERENGETI/ARUSHA Aug. 2–10 | Sept. 2–10 | Sept. 24–Oct. 2 | Oct. 8–16 After a final early-morning safari, fly back to Arusha. Relax at our hotel before connecting Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement is available on request. with your flight home. International airfare is not included in the price. Rivertrees Country Inn | Meals: B/L In order to provide travellers with the best Please call us for 2020 departures. OPTIONAL EXTENSION opportunity to witness the wildebeest migration, the Serengeti portion of the itinerary differs by We also offer this trip as a dedicated photo safari, Add a six-day post-trip extension to track season. The itinerary shown describes the July escorted by a National Geographic photographer. Please through October departures, when the call us for departure dates and details. gorillas in Rwanda or a four-day post-trip safa- wildebeests are in the northern Serengeti. ri in Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park. Please call us for details. On the December through March departures, when the migration moves south, we’ll set out for the southeastern border of the Serengeti on Day 7. For the evenings of Days 6, 7, and 8, we’ll stay at Lake Masek Tented Camp. Here, we will go on morning and afternoon game drives and take an off-track safari in the Ndutu area. See our website for details.

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RAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 26 SOUTHERN AFRICA SAFARI 10 DAYS F ROM €18,265 BY PRIVATE AIR

• Enjoy safaris far from the crowds, soaring between game reserves in our own charter aircraft.

• Visit the Motloutse Ruins to examine ancient artifacts with an archaeologist. Expert Led Light • Settle into Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World.

DAY 2 I SABI SABI GAME RESERVE DAYS 6 –7 I MOREMI GAME RESERVE, Set off on an early-morning safari in open OKAVANGO DELTA vehicles, and observe wildlife at one of its most Soar over the magnificent wetlands of the active times with naturalist guides. Enjoy time Okavango Delta to a tented camp in Moremi to relax and take advantage of the camp’s ame- Game Reserve. Explore this untamed habitat nities before lunch. During our late afternoon by open safari vehicle, and take a trip to game drive, stop for sundowners in the bush. Gadikwe Island by flat-bottom boat to see Continue exploring as night falls, searching hippos and breeding colonies of herons, for nocturnal predators on the prowl. Gath- egrets, pelicans, storks, and cormorants. er for dinner around a large campfire in a Xakanaxa Camp | Meals: B/L/D Daily reed-enclosed boma. Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge Meals: B/L/D DAYS 8–9 I CHOBE NATIONAL PARK/ VICTORIA FALLS AND LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA DAYS 3–5 I MASHATU GAME RESERVE, Board our aircraft for a flight to Chobe National BOTSWANA Park, known for its many elephant families. Fly directly to Mashatu Game Reserve, an enor- On a wildlife river cruise, watch for elephants mous private reserve located in the remote frolicking at the water’s edge and using their eastern corner of Botswana that comprises a trunks like snorkels as they swim. Then fly along the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers to DAY 1 I JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA/ diverse wilderness of savanna, riverine forests, Livingstone, and check in to the luxurious SABI SABI GAME RESERVE marshlands, open plains, and sandstone out- Arrive in Johannesburg and board our aircraft crops. Apart from morning and evening game Royal Livingstone Hotel, just steps from Victoria for a scenic flight to Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, a drives accompanied by expert guides, choose Falls. Visit a local village or the Livingstone private reserve in greater Kruger National Park. two of the following activities: a bush walk, a Museum, or head into the Maramba market. The Lowveld region is full of big game, includ- visit to a photography hide to capture Take a canoe safari, or experience the falls ing lions, leopards, and white rhinos. Settle into close-ups of wildlife, or a mountain bike ride from a thrilling perspective on an optional our luxury safari lodge, a National Geographic along elephant trails. Visit the Motloutse Ruins, flight-seeing excursion. Later, explore the falls Unique Lodge of the World, and take your first a significant archaeological site, in the company with a local guide, venturing into the mists game drive before meeting for a welcome of South African archaeologist Grant Hall. along suspended walkways. On our final dinner. Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge | Meals: D Mashatu Lodge | Meals: B/L/D Daily

Clockwise from above: A leopard and her cub remain vigilant at rest; a safari vehicle clears the road at an elephant crossing; a hippo shows its formidable teeth; light shows abound at Victoria Falls.

27 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM evening, enjoy a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River, followed by an al fresco farewell THE ULTIMATE SAFARI EXPERIENCE A National Geographic expert and dinner at our hotel. expedition leader will accompany Royal Livingstone Hotel | Meals: Day 8: B/L; this trip. For example, conservationist Day 9: B/D and National Geographic Fellow Steve Boyes is the type of expert you DAY 10 I JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA could expect this trip. Fly to Johannesburg (commercial flight) and connect with your return flight home. Meals: B NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE

OPTIONAL EXTENSION Add a four-day pre- or post-trip extension in Cape Town - please call us for details.

On board our private Caravan aircraft, we’re whisked from one game reserve Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge to the next. We fly at low altitude, allowing for rare aerial views of INFORMATION spectacular landscapes and wildlife. On several days, you can tailor the trip to 2021 Dates: June 28-July 7 | July 19–28 Aug. 20–29 | Sept. 17–26 | Dec. 28, 2021–Jan.6, 2022 your interests and choose from a variety of activities—including walking safaris, Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement is available on request. excursions by boat or mountain bike, International airfare is not included in the price. and a wildlife photo shoot with a professional photographer (select Please call us for 2020 departures. departures). Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more.

RAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 28 MADAGASCAR PRIVATE EXPEDITION 12 DAYS F ROM €6,920 based on 4+ people travelling together

• As a National Geographic guest, receive an exclusive invitation to meet the chief and community members of a nearby village. Private Light/Moderate • Discover otherworldly tsingy landscapes on a private excursion to Ankarana Special Reserve. • Delve into Malagasy culture on private tours of traditional farms and French colonial cities.

DAYS 4 – 6 I ANTSARAVIBE EXPEDITION TEAM In Ankarana Special Reserve, discover an oth- Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on erworldly landscape of limestone karst spikes your trip, and you will meet other local experts as called tsingy, and seek out 11 lemur species. described in the itinerary. Over the next two days, walk through sacred Mandresy Cave, tackle a challenging trek NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE among the tsingy, or take a guided bike ride to nearby villages. Iharana Bush Camp INFORMATION DAYS 7–10 I NOSY KOMBA Arrive at Tsara Komba Luxury Beach & Forest Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge on Nosy Komba (Lemur Island). Set out from your thatched oceanfront bungalow to explore the tropical treasures of the Nosy Be archipelago. Snorkel waters harbouring humpbacks and dolphins, hike coastal rain forests, and relax Tsara Komba Luxury Beach & Forest Lodge on Nosy Komba’s golden sands. As a National DAYS 1–3 I ANTANANARIVO, Geographic guest, you’ll receive an exclusive INFORMATION MADAGASCAR/ANTSIRANANA invitation to spend time with the chief and Dates: This is a private expedition offered from April to Enjoy an evening at leisure in Antananarivo, community members of a nearby village. early December, so you may request any dates that are then fly to Antsiranana on the northern coast Tsara Komba Luxury Beach & Forest Lodge convenient for you. and take a private tour of the town’s colonial Prices are per person based on double occupancy and do centre. Delve into Madagascar’s mind-blowing DAYS 11–12 I ANTANANARIVO/DEPART not include international airfare to/from your destination biodiversity while hiking with a private guide Return to Antananarivo for a private tour of or internal flights during the expedition. Single traveller the city, including the 15th-century Royal Hill of prices are available upon request. Surcharges may apply in Amber Mountain National Park, home to to certain travel dates based upon international or local leaping lemurs and camouflaged chameleons. Ambohimanga. Palissandre Hôtel & Spa; Relais holidays, as well as local events and festivals. Relais des Plateaux; The Litchi Tree des Plateaux | Meals: Day 11: B/L/D; Day 12: B/L Meals: Days 2–10: B/L/D Daily Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: A chameleon sports a rainbow of colours.

RAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 29 MOROCCO: 12 DAYS F ROM € 8,170 LEGENDARY CITIES AND THE SAHARA

• Ride a camel across Saharan dunes at sunset, and overnight in a comfortable tented camp.

• Delve into Berber culture at Kasbah du Toubkal, a National Geographic Unique Lodge. Expert Led Light/Moderate • Enjoy dinner and a Sufi musical performance at a traditional Moroccan home.

DAYS 4 – 6 I HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS/ AÏT BEN HADDOU Experience Berber hospitality at Kasbah du A National Geographic expert and expedition leader will accompany Toubkal, a National Geographic Unique Lodge this trip. For example, archaeologist perched in the High Atlas Mountains. Go hiking Chloé Capel is the type of expert you amid the surrounding peaks, sip mint tea in a could expect on this trip. family home, and soak in the lodge’s tradition- al hammam. Later, tour the ancient fortified NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE village of Aït Benhaddou. Kasbah du Toubkal; Ksar Ighnda | Meals: B/L/D Daily

DAYS 7–8 I DADES GORGE/SAHARA DESERT Set out on the fabled Road of 1,000 Kasbahs, passing spectacular rock formations, oases, and rose plantations, and stopping at small villages. Walk the dramatic Dades Gorge, and ride Kasbah du Toubkal camelback into the Sahara to watch the sun set, INFORMATION then settle into our comfortable tented camp. Xaluca Dades; Bivouac Tented Berber Camp 2021 Dates: Mar. 13–24 | Mar. 27–Apr. 7 | Apr. 3–14 DAYS 1–3 I CASABLANCA, MOROCCO/ Sept. 18–29 | Oct. 2–13 | Oct. 16–27 | Oct. 30–Nov. 10 MARRAKECH Meals: B/L/D Daily Stroll elegant Casablanca before heading to Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to Marrakech, Morocco’s “pearl of the south”. DAYS 9–12 I FEZ/VOLUBILIS AND MEKNÈS change. Single supplement is available on request. Explore the city’s splendid mosques, palaces, Discover the magnificent imperial city of Fez, and International airfare is not included in the price. and gardens, and delve into the labyrinthine take an optional excursion to the Roman ruins Please call us for 2020 departures. of Volubilis, and to Morocco’s 17th-century medina. Kenzi Tower Hotel; Es Saadi Marrakech We also offer this trip as a dedicated photo expedition, capital, Meknès. Enjoy a special farewell dinner Resort | Meals: Day 1: L/D; Day 2: B/L/D; Day 3: B/L escorted by a National Geographic photographer. Please at a traditional Moroccan home, accompanied call us for departure dates and details. by Sufi musical entertainment. Riad Maison Bleue and Spa | Meals: Day 9: Call or visit our website for full itineraries, B/L/D; Day 10: B/L; Day 11: B/D; Day 12: B inclusions, and more. Above: The adobe village of Aït Ben Haddou glows during the golden hour.

+31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM MOROCCO PRIVATE EXPEDITION 9 DAYS F ROM €4,420 based on 6 people travelling together

• Visit six UNESCO World Heritage sites with a private guide.

• Sip traditional mint tea in the home of a Berber family. Private Light/Moderate • Stay in the Kasbah du Toubkal, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World.

front Kasbah of Ouadaya and the Mausoleum EXPEDITION TEAM of Mohamed V. Villa Mandarine | Meals: B/L Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as DAYS 4 –5 I HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS described in the itinerary. Journey into the High Atlas Mountains to Kasbah du Toubkal—a National Geographic NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE Unique Lodge of the World built from the ruins NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE of a medieval kasbah—and set out on a range of hikes and donkey rides. National Geographic guests are exclusively invited on a village walk with a local staff member, followed by a tradi- tional mint tea in his or her home. Kasbah du Toubkal | Meals: B/L/D Daily

DAY 6 I AÏT BEN HADDOU Discover the opulent interiors or Kasbah INFORMATION Telouet, a deserted fortification on an age-old caravan route. Wander the enchanting adobe Kasbah du Toubkal DAYS 1–2 I CASABLANCA, MOROCCO/FEZ village of Aït Ben Haddou at your own pace. INFORMATION From Casablanca, travel to Fez and discover Riad Ksar Ighnda | Meals: B/L/D Dates: This expedition is available year round, the charms of old and new Fez on a full-day city DAYS 7–9 I MARRAKECH except for the months of July and August, so you tour with a private guide. Riad Maison Bleue may request any dates that are convenient for you. In legendary Marrakech, listen to storytellers, Meals: Day 2: B/D warm up to fire-eaters, and delight in the Prices are per person based on double occupancy beguiling music of snake charmers in Djemaa and do not include international airfare to/from DAY 3 I MEKNÈS/VOLUBILIS/RABAT your destination or internal flights during the Join your private guide to explore two UNESCO el Fna, the city’s main square. See the high- expedition. Surcharges may apply to certain travel lights of the city on a full-day tour. dates based upon international or local holidays, as World Heritage sites: medieval Meknès and the well as local events and festivals. Roman ruins of Volubilis. In Rabat, see the ocean- La Villa des Orangers Hôtel | Meals: Day 7: B/L; Days 8–9: B Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: A traveller pauses under the elaborate arch of an old madrasa in Marrakech.

RAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 31 THE HOLY LAND: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE 1 1 DAYS F ROM €6,730

• Hear a unique dual narrative from our Israeli and Palestinian guides.

• Meet Israeli and Palestinian politicans for an insider’s view of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Expert Led Light • Explore ancient Caesarea Maritima with National Geographic Explorer Beverly Goodman.

join a local pastor at the Church of the Holy DAY 5 I BETHLEHEM AND THE WEST BANK Sepulchre, home to the tomb of Jesus, according Travel to the Gush Etzion settlement bloc to to tradition. Ascend the Mount of Olives, and hear the viewpoints of Israeli settlers. Continue take in a panoramic view of the domes, spires, to Bethlehem and visit Manger Square; then, and golden stones of Jerusalem’s old city. at the Church of the Nativity, descend into the American Colony Hotel | Meals: B/L/D cave revered by many as the birthplace of Jesus. Walk through a nearby Palestinian DAY 3 I JERUSALEM refugee camp, and learn how murals and Venture into the ruins of the City of David and graffiti have been used to depict the refugees’ speak with its Israeli administrators, then meet struggles. Stop at Herodion, a volcano-shaped residents of the nearby Palestinian neighbour- hill and fortress built by Herod the Great. Over hood who oppose the excavations. Get an dinner, take in a musical performance by a insider’s perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian group of Israeli and Palestinian musicians. conflict from an Israeli politician, and travel to American Colony Hotel | Meals: B/L/D Ramallah for the rare opportunity of hearing from a high-ranking Palestinian Authority official. DAY 6 I JERUSALEM/JERICHO/DEAD SEA American Colony Hotel | Meals: B/L Meet with an environmentalist from Friends of the Earth Middle East, whose efforts to foster DAY 4 I JERUSALEM DAY 1 I TEL AVIV, ISRAEL/JERUSALEM Arab-Jewish cooperation through environmental Trace the turbulent history of the birth of the Arrive in Tel Aviv and transfer to Jerusalem. stewardship were featured in the special April state of Israel. Meet with a Holocaust survivor at Relax at the hotel before our reception and 2010 “Water” issue of National Geographic the moving Holocaust memorial of Yad Vashem, welcome dinner tonight. magazine. View the Dead Sea Scrolls at the then travel to Ein Kerem, where Christian tra- American Colony Hotel | Meals: D Israel Museum, and then drive down through dition says John the Baptist was born. Hear our the Judean Desert to Jericho to visit the Israeli and Palestinian guides tell their divergent DAY 2 I JERUSALEM archaeological site of Tel Jericho. Settle into narratives of the village’s role in Israel’s 1948 War Begin the day on the Temple Mount, capped our hotel, located in the Ein Gedi kibbutz on of Independence. Tonight, gather for a discus- by the shining cupola of the Dome of the Rock. the shores of the Dead Sea, and learn about the sion with Israeli and Palestinian peace activists Speak with an imam from the Al-Aqsa Mosque, kibbutz movement. Enjoy time on your own to from the Bereaved Families Forum. American then meet a rabbi at the Western Wall. Later, Colony Hotel | Meals: B/D Clockwise from above: The imposing facade of the Tower of David in Jerusalem; a woman effortlessly floats in the hypersaline waters of the Dead Sea; the iconic Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount in Jerusalem; Hasidic Jewish men gather in prayer at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

+31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM float in the Dead Sea, stroll the hotel’s botani- churches in the Middle East. On an excursion to cal garden, or enjoy an optional spa treatment. the mountaintop village of Beit Jann, discover A National Geographic expert and Ein Gedi Hotel | Meals: B/L/D the secretive traditions of the Druze people, expedition leader will accompany this and enjoy lunch with a Druze family in their trip. For example, educator and DAY 7 I JORDAN RIVER VALLEY/TIBERIAS home. Travel toward the Mediterranean coast National Geographic Explorer Aziz Soar up the flank of Masada in a gondola and and explore picturesque Jaffa, a strategic Abu Sarah is the type of expert you explore King Herod’s 2,000-year-old moun- port town dating back to the Bronze Age. Get could expect on this trip. taintop refuge. Follow the Jordan Valley north acquainted with the bustling city of Tel Aviv in to the Roman city of Bet She’an to see its the evening. Author Yuval Ben-Ami writes for the remarkably preserved amphitheater, baths, Dan Tel Aviv Hotel | Meals: B/L Hebrew edition of National Geographic and column-lined streets. Along the way, stop magazine and is also the type of expert you could expect on this trip. to dip your feet in the Jordan River, where DAYS 10–11 I CAESAREA MARITIMA/ Christian pilgrims come to be baptised. TEL AVIV The Scots Hotel | Meals: B/L/D Follow the coast north to Caesarea Maritima, Herod’s harbour city, and visit the ruins with INFORMATION geo-archaeologist and National Geographic DAY 8 I GALILEE 2021 Dates: Mar. 13–23 | Apr. 17–27 | Apr. 24–May 4 Visit Caesarea Philippi, a center of worship Emerging Explorer Beverly Goodman. Transfer May 8–18 | Sep. 4–14 | Oct. 2–12 | Oct. 16–26 from the Hellenic age to the early Christian to the airport the next morning for your flight Nov. 6-16 | Dec. 11-21 era. Follow a scenic trail to the Banias waterfall, home. Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to or enjoy a short hike through Tel Dan National Dan Tel Aviv Hotel | Meals: Day 10: B/D; Day 11: B change. Single supplement is available on request. Park. Take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee International airfare is not included in the price. from Tiberias to Capernaum, where Jesus and OPTIONAL EXTENSION Please call us for 2020 departures. many Apostles lived and preached. Add a four-day extension to Petra, Jordan. The Scots Hotel | Meals: B/L/D Please call us for details.

DAY 9 I NAZARETH/JAFFA/TEL AVIV Hear the perspective of an Israeli Arab Chris- tian on the way to Nazareth, and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, one of the largest Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more.

RAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 33 TRANS-SIBERIAN RAIL EXPEDITION 16 DAYS F ROM €20,190

• Journey across Russia on one of the world’s most legendary railways.

• Sip tea at a family home in the village of Listvyanka, perched along the shores of Lake Baikal. Train Light • Learn about the history of Russian space exploration during a talk by a cosmonaut.

Lady Grieving Orthodox Church. See the Pacific Mongolian horseback riding, and visit a tradi- Navy War Memorial and the steamboat Krasny tional ger (felt tent). This evening, enjoy dinner Vympel, take in views of the city and its bay and a performance of Mongolian throat sing- from the Eagle’s Nest observation platform, and ing and traditional dance before we reboard stroll the historic Vladivostok Naval Cemetery. our train and continue on our way back into This evening, climb aboard our luxury train and Russia. Meals: B/L/D set off on our journey across Russia. Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express through DAY 7 I ULAN-UDE, RUSSIA Day 13 | Meals: B/L/D The train rolls through the valley of the Selenge River, which flows into Lake Baikal. DAY 3 I KHABAROVSK Stop in Ulan-Ude, the capital of the Buryat Explore the lively squares of Khabarovsk and Republic and once a major trading post between visit the Natural History Museum by the Amur China and Irkutsk. Pay a visit to a village of Old River. Learn about the flora and fauna of the Believers, a group descended from 17th-century region, and see artifacts from the indigenous religious exiles whose fascinating culture has tribes of the Goldi and the Gilyak. Meals: B/L/D changed little over the centuries. Watch a performance of their unique choral music. DAYS 4 –5 I ON TRAIN/SIBERIA Meals: B/L/D As the train slips past rolling hills and Siberian DAY 1 I VLADIVOSTOK, RUSSIA DAY 8 I LAKE BAIKAL Arrive in Vladivostok and check in to our hotel. villages of log houses, relax with a book, attend a talk by our expert, or simply watch the Arrive at beautiful Lake Baikal, called the Meet fellow travellers at a welcome dinner this sacred sea by locals and named a World evening. Lotte Hotel Vladivostok | Meals: D remote and ever-changing countryside pass by. On our second day on board, we enter the Heritage site by UNESCO. The lake basin holds about 20 percent of the world’s unfrozen fresh DAY 2 I VLADIVOSTOK sweeping Mongolian steppe. Meals: B/L/D water. A sacred site for Buryat shamans, Lake As a strategic naval outpost, Vladivostok was Baikal’s Shaman Rock is steeped in legend. Our closed to most of the world from World War II DAY 6 I ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA train route hugs the rocky shores and passes until the end of the Cold War. Get acquainted Depart Mongolia’s capital city this morning for through 33 tunnels. Take in spectacular views with this modern city on a tour that includes nearby Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. Enjoy the from the train, and stop for a barbecue lunch the brightly painted railway station and Our alpine scenery, watch a demonstration of on the shore. In the afternoon, explore the Clockwise from above: The Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral act as colourful bookends to Moscow's Red Square; the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express skirts a lake shoreline; young Mongolians don traditional 13th-century garb in Ulaanbaatar; the sun casts reflections onto the glassy surface of Lake Baikal. 34 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM village of Listvyanka and join a family for tea in DAY 13 I KAZAN their home. Meals: B/L/D Today, explore Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, A National Geographic expert and perched on the banks of the Volga River. Tour expedition leader will accompany DAY 9 I IRKUTSK the city’s Kremlin, the turquoise-topped Qol this trip. For example, historian Spend today in Irkutsk. In the early 19th Sharif Mosque, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral. George Munro is the type of expert century, many Russian artists, officers, and Pay a visit to the Kazan Conservatory and enjoy you could expect on this trip. nobles were exiled here for their involvement a concert performed by its students. Then set in the Decembrist revolt. Visit the city’s historic off on a private cruise around the walls of the sights, and wander through a delightful col- city’s kremlin before returning to our train to INFORMATION lection of classic Russian and Siberian cottages depart on the final leg of our journey. 2021 Dates: Jun. 12–27 | Aug. 7–22 | Sep. 4–19 at the Museum of Wooden Architecture. Stop Meals: B/L/D Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to for a private bell-ringing performance, and change. Single supplement is available on request. then enjoy a private concert and champagne DAYS 14–16 I MOSCOW International airfare is not included in the price. Price based on 'Silver Class'. reception at the Decembrist House Museum. Disembark in Moscow and take a guided stroll Meals: B/L/D through Red Square at night. The following OPTIONAL EXTENSION morning, explore the legendary Kremlin. Visit Add a three-day post-trip extension to DAYS 10–11 I ON TRAIN/NOVOSIBIRSK St. Basil’s Cathedral, and view court regalia St. Petersburg. Please call us for details. Enjoy a day to relax on board, taking in stunning from the Romanov dynasty at the Armory scenery as the vast Siberian taiga unfurls. The Museum. After lunch, head to the Monument following day, stop in Novosibirsk, Siberia’s larg- to the Conquerors of Space, which sweeps Please call for 2020 departures. est city, to see the opera house and Lenin Square. some 360 feet into the sky. Delve into the Meals: B/L/D history of space exploration at the recently updated Memorial Museum of Astronautics, DAY 12 I YEKATERINBURG and enjoy a specially arranged talk by a Russian Arrive in Yekaterinburg, where Russia’s last tsar, cosmonaut. After breakfast the following day, Nicholas II, and his family were executed by transfer to the airport for your flight home. the Bolsheviks in 1918. Visit the Romanovs’ ex- Ararat Hyatt Park Moscow | Meals: Days 14–15: ecution site—now a church dedicated to their B/L/D Daily, Day 16: B memory—and view the city’s ornately decorat- Call or visit our website for full itineraries, ed wooden houses. Meals: B/L/D inclusions, and more.

RAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 35 GEORGIA AND ARMENIA: 1 1 DAYS F ROM €5,765 CROSSROADS OF CONTINENTS

• Examine early Homo erectus skulls with a National Geographic grantee.

• Step into the spectacular rock-hewn cave monastery at Vardzia. Expert Led Light/Moderate • Learn about Georgia’s ancient wine-making methods from a local vintner.

to victims of the Armenian Genocide at the of Chachkari, where the imprints of Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex. centuries-old wine presses can still be seen in Grand Hotel Yerevan | Meals: Day 2: B/L/D the chalky cliffs. Enjoy a meal at the farmhouse of a local chef, and wander through the megalithic, DAY 3 I KHOR VIRAP lichen-covered ruins of Saro village. Visit a darbazi, Venture south to the verdant pastures of the a subterranean home typical of the region. Ararat Valley, arriving at Khor Virap—an early Vardzia Resort | Meals: Day 4: B/L/D; Day 5: B/L Christian monastery dedicated to Armenia’s patron, Saint Gregory the Illuminator. Visit DAY 6 I BORJOMI the dungeon where the pious Gregory was Stop at the Silk Road city of Akhaltsikhe en held prisoner for 13 years by Armenian King route to Borjomi. Tour the fairy-tale-like old Tiridates III until, as the legend goes, Gregory town with a local historian, then enjoy a wine cured the pagan king of illness and converted tasting and talk with a vintner about ancient him to Christianity. Tiridates then imposed the natural wine-making methods. In Borjomi, a religion on his people, and Armenia became beautiful resort town nestled into the folds of the world’s first Christian nation. Back in the the lush Borjomi Gorge, taste Georgian mineral city, enjoy a performance by the Nubar Folk waters and learn about the unique qualities Ensemble and spend some time with the of this sought-after tonic, one of the country’s DAYS 1–2 I YEREVAN, ARMENIA traditional song and dance troupe. major exports. Take a walking tour of Yerevan, Armenia’s Grand Hotel Yerevan | Meals: B/L Hotel Borjomi Likani | Meals: B/L/D capital and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the word. Wind your way DAYS 4 –5 I VARDZIA, GEORGIA DAY 7 I BORJOMI/STEP’ANTSMINDA through the charming old town; admire the Drive towards Georgia, stopping in the town Explore the tranquil gardens of the regal monumental architecture of Republic Square; of Gyumri for a lunch of freshly caught fish and Romanov Palace, a summer retreat for Russian and climb up the Cascade, a grand stairway Armenian flatbread called lavash. Explore the royalty; and visit the Borjomi Mineral Water adorned by manicured gardens. Visit a wind Vardzia cave monastery, a dramatic rock-cut Park, where mineral springs were discovered instrument studio and hear demonstrations of fortress built in the 12th century as a strong- over one thousand years ago. Head towards traditional instruments, then pay your respects hold against the Mongols. Join a local historian Step’antsminda (formerly known as Kazbegi) in for a tour of the ancient wine-producing village the Greater Caucasus Mountains, stopping at

Clockwise from above: The monastery of Khor Virap, framed by biblical Mount Ararat; exploring the mountain roads in the highlands of Armenia; two travellers wander the cobbled streets of Old Tbilisi; the remarkable Vardzia cave monastery. 36 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM a contemporary arts centre to have lunch with the art nouveau Sololaki district with a local local artists. Continue along the spectacular architect, and enjoy dinner at the charming A National Geographic expert and Georgian Military Highway, a centuries-old Cafe Littera at the Writers’ House of Georgia, expedition leader will accompany road that winds through mountainous land- an early 20th-century mansion turned cultural this trip. For example, archaeologist scapes dotted with feudal fortresses and the centre. and editor Kristin Romey is the type occasional herd of sheep. Tbilisi Marriott Hotel | Meals: B/L/D of expert you could expect on this Rooms Hotel Kazbegi | Meals: B/L/D trip. DAYS 10–11 I DMANISI/TBILISI DAY 8 I STEP’ANTSMINDA Join an expert archaeologist at the site of INFORMATION From the stunning valley town of Step’antsminda, Dmanisi, where the 1.8-million-year-old 2021 Dates: May 14–24 | June 11–24 | Sept. 3–13 set out to explore the environs of Gergeti Homo erectus skulls on display at the Georgian Sept. 17–27 Glacier. Drive to Gergeti village and ride a 4x4 National Museum were unearthed. Back in Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to vehicle to the 14th-century Holy Trinity Church, Tbilisi, explore its enchanting old town, a change. Single supplement is available on request. or hike up to the mountain-framed church with labyrinth of narrow streets housing Arabic and International airfare is not included in the price. a guide. Visit a local family in the tiny village European influenced buildings. Round off the Please call us for 2020 departures. of Tsdo and learn to cook up khinkali, a savory trip with a special farewell dinner: a six-course dumpling filled with meat and spices. Later, Georgian feast with regional wine pairings, head to Sno Valley to meet an artisan carpenter accompanied by a story-telling tamada, or at his studio. toastmaster, and folk performances. Rooms Hotel Kazbegi | Meals: B/L/D Tbilisi Marriott Hotel | Meals: Day 10: B/L/D; Day 11: B DAY 9 I TBILISI Travel south to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. At the Georgian National Museum, marvel at some of the earliest known hominin remains found outside of Africa and meet a member of the team who discovered them, led by museum director and National Geographic grantee David Lordkipanidze. Take a walking tour of Call or visit our website for the full itineraries, inclusions, and more.

RAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 37 NORWAY'S TRAINS AND FJORDS 1 1 DAYS F ROM €9,615

• Experience the Flåm Railway, one of Europe's most scenic train journeys.

• Discover the spectacular west Norwegian fjords. Train Light/Moderate • Hear about Thor Heyerdahl's seafaring expeditions from a family connection.

DAYS 3–6 I WESTERN FJORDS Travel aboard the world-famous Flåm Railway, A National Geographic expert and descending a steep valley through 20 tun- expedition leader will accompany this nels to the fjord village of Flåm. Gaze out at trip. For example, geographer, Aurlandsfjorden from a viewing platform that geologist, and conservationist David floats 2,000 feet above the fjord. Visit the Scott Silverberg is the type of expert picturesque village of Undredal, and cruise you could expect on this trip. spectacular Aurlandsfjorden, Nærøyfjorden, and Geirangerfjorden. Enjoy a special visit to INFORMATION the Norwegian Fjord Centre before it opens to 2021 Dates: June 6–16 | June 20–30 the public. Fretheim Hotel; Hotel Union | Meals: Aug. 22–Sept. 1 | Sept. 5–15 Day 3: B/L/D; Day 4; B/L; Days 5–6: B/L/D Daily Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement is available on request. DAYS 7–8 I TRONDHEIM International airfare is not included in the price. Transfer to Åndalsnes and ride on the scenic Please call us for 2020 departures. Rauma Railway. Cross the historic Kylling Bridge and marvel at the 3,300-foot Trollveggen, Europe's tallest vertical rock face. Enjoy lunch in Bakklan- DAYS 1–2 I OSLO, NORWAY det, a colourful neighbourhood of traditional Explore Oslo’s highlights, including the wooden houses. Britannia Hotel | Meals: Day 7: Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Vigeland Park, and the B/L; Day 8: B/L/D Viking Ship Museum. At the Kon-Tiki Museum, meet with a family member or biographer of DAYS 9–11 I BERGEN Thor Heyerdahl and learn about the family's Discover Bergen’s maritime history at Bryggen, the seafaring adventures, chronicled in the pages old wharf. Visit the former home of celebrated of National Geographic magazine. Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, and step into Grand Hotel Oslo | Meals: Day 1: D; Day 2: B/L Fantoft Stave Church. Hotel Havnekontoret Meals: Day 9: B/L; Day 10: B/L/D; Day 11: B Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: The Flåm Railway passes through the verdant Norwegian countryside.

+31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM ICELAND: 10 DAYS F ROM €9,380 VOLCANOES, GLACIERS, AND WHALES

• Venture into the ice tunnels of Langjökull glacier with an expert guide. • Meet with a marine biologist and National Geographic grantee at a research center in Húsavik. Expert Led Light/Moderate • Stay at the Nordic chic Hotel Húsafell, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World where local art, cuisine, and Nordic design converge.

Unique Lodge where local art, cuisine, and Nordic design converge. Venture into the ice A National Geographic expert and tunnels of Langjökull—Iceland’s second largest expedition leader will accompany this glacier—and explore the mythical Snæfellsnes trip. For example, geographer, Peninsula. Hotel Húsafell | Meals: B/L/D Daily author, and National Geographic Explorer M Jackson is the type of DAY 5 I SIGLUFJÖRÐUR expert you could expect on this trip. Journey to Iceland’s northern reaches, stopping NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE INFORMATION to descend into the vast Viðgelmir lava cave. Learn about traditional farm life at the Skagafjörður Heritage Museum, housed within authentic turf homes. Siglo Hotel | Meals: B/L/D

DAYS 6 –7 I HRÍSEY/MÝVATN Go birdwatching on the isle of Hrísey, then continue to majestic Goðafoss waterfall. In Mývatn, visit a geothermal power plant and encounter the powerful cascade of Dettifoss. Hotel Laxá | Meals: B/L/D Daily DAYS 1–2 I REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND/ Hotel Húsafell GOLDEN CIRCLE DAYS 8–10 I MÝVATN/AKUREYRI/REYKJAVÍK Explore downtown Reykjavík. Set out on a trip INFORMATION Soak in hot springs, then wander through the around the legendary Golden Circle to visit the 2021 Dates: July 6–15 | July 22–31 | Aug. 25–Sept. 3 geothermal terrain of Námaskarð and the lava world’s oldest democratic parliament, the geo- Sept. 8-17 towers of Dimmuborgir. Travel to Húsavik, thermal hotbed at Geysir, and the magnificent Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to Iceland’s “whale capital”, to meet with Charla Gullfoss waterfall. Canopy by Hilton Reykjavík change. Single supplement is available on request. Basran, a marine biologist and National International airfare is not included in the price. City Centre | Meals: Day 1: D; Day 2: B/L Geographic grantee. Set out on a thrilling Please call us for 2020 departures. DAYS 3–4 I LANGJÖKULL/SNÆFELLSNES whale-watching cruise. Take a dip in the mineral- Settle into Hotel Húsafell, a National Geographic rich Blue Lagoon before flying home. Hotel Kea Call or visit our website for full itineraries, Meals: Day 8: B/D; Day 9: B/L/D; Day 10: B/L inclusions, and more. Above: Stykkishólmur’s coloyrful houses brighten the coastline of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

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• Stay at regal Ashford Castle, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World and take an exclusive tour of the property with the on-site historian. Expert Led Light/Moderate • Visit ancient holy wells with a medieval historian. • Learn about conservation efforts at the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark.

DAYS 4 –5 I ROCK OF CASHEL/BLARNEY/ DINGLE PENINSULA Visit the Rock of Cashel and kiss the stone at A National Geographic expert and expedition leader will accompany Blarney Castle. Learn from a local medievalist this trip. For example, archaeologist about a National Geographic–sponsored proj- and National Geographic grantee ect to preserve Ireland’s holy wells. Killarney Killian Driscoll is the type of expert Park Hotel | Meals: Day 4: B/L/D; Day 5: B/ L you could expect on this trip.

DAY 6 I CLIFFS OF MOHER/ NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE BURREN NATIONAL PARK See the Cliffs of Moher and drive through Burren National Park. Hear about the conserva- tion efforts that earned the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark a National Geographic World Legacy Award. Gregan’s Castle Hotel | Meals: B/D

DAYS 7–8 I THE BURREN/GALWAY/ CONNEMARA/COUNTY MAYO Explore vibrant Galway, and get a feel for tradi- DAY 1 I DUBLIN, IRELAND tional farm life in Connemara. Later, settle into Ashford Castle Explore Dublin’s historic quarter, and join an medieval Ashford Castle, a National Geographic archaeology expert at the National Museum of Unique Lodge– and take an exclusive tour of INFORMATION Ireland to examine prehistoric jewelry, weapons, the property with the on-site historian. 2021 Dates: Apr. 23-May 2 | May 28–June 6 and “bog bodies”. The Dylan Hotel | Meals: D Ashford Castle | Meals: Day 7: B/D; Day 8: B/L/D July 2-11 | Sept. 3–12 | Sept. 24-Oct. 3

DAYS 2–3 I KILKENNY DAYS 9–10 I COUNTY MAYO/DUBLIN Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to Explore the gorgeous grounds of Ashford before change. Single supplement is available on request. Enjoy a guided tour of medieval Kilkenny, with International airfare is not included in the price. stops at the 12th-century Kilkenny Castle and returning to Dublin for a private whiskey tast- the National Craft Gallery. Sip on a pint at a local ing and farewell dinner. Depart the next day. Please call us for 2020 departures. brewery. Pembroke Kilkenny | Meals: B/L Daily The Dylan Hotel | Meals: Day 9: B/D; Day 10: B Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: The spectacular Cliffs of Moher are Ireland’s most visited natural attraction.

+31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM ITALY: 1 0 DAYS F ROM €7,210 RENAISSANCE CITIES AND TUSCAN LIFE

• Tour the Uffizi Gallery with an art historian, and examine Roman ruins with an archaeologist.

• Enjoy a private, after-hours visit to the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice. Expert Led Light/Moderate • Stay at an enchanting 13th-century castello in the Tuscan countryside.

the home of a Florentine family. The following day, discover medieval Lucca and climb Pisa’s A National Geographic expert and leaning tower; or join an art historian for a expedition leader will accompany special visit to Florence’s Uffizi Gallery. this trip. For example, archaeologist Gallery Hotel Art | Meals: Day 3: B/L/D; Day 4: B Janet Duncan Jones is the type of expert you could expect on this trip. DAYS 5– 6 I TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE Settle into the enchanting 13th-century castello of the Guicciardini family—our home for two INFORMATION nights. Enjoy lunch and a wine tasting at the 2021 Dates: Apr. 15–24 | May 13–22 | June 10–19 renowned Badia a Coltibuono estate. Castello di Sept. 9–18 | Sept. 23–Oct. 2 | Oct. 21–30 Gargonza | Meals: Day 5: B/L/D; Day 6: B/D Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement is available on request. DAYS 7–10 I SIENNA/ROME International airfare is not included in the price. Discover timeless Siena before travelling south to Rome. Explore the ruins of the Colosseum, Please call us for 2020 departures. and the Roman Forum. Join archaeologist Valerie Higgins—recently featured in the DAYS 1–2 I VENICE, ITALY National Geographic documentary series The Transfer by motorboat to our hotel overlook- Story of God—for a special visit to the Chiesa ing Venice’s famous Grand Canal. Tour the di San Lorenzo in Miranda. Peruse the Vatican’s “floating city”, stroll the Piazza San Marco, and famed museums and visit St. Peter's Square. cross the iconic Rialto Bridge. Enjoy a private, Rose Garden Palace | Meals: Day 7: B/L/D; after-hours visit to the stunning St. Mark's Day 8: B/L; Day 9: B/D; Day 10: B Basilica.Venezia Palazzo Barocci | Meals: OPTIONAL EXTENSION Day 1: D; Day 2: B/D Add a four-day extension to the stunning DAYS 3–4 I FLORENCE/LUCCA AND PISA Amalfi Coast. Please call us for details. Explore Florence on a private tour, and dine in Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: Traffic on Venice’s Grand Canal subsides at sunset.

RAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 41 SWISS TRAINS 10 DAYS F ROM €7,690 AND THE ITALIAN LAKE DISTRICT

• Journey along three of Switzerland’s most iconic railways.

• Hear from an Alpine historian about the conquering of the Matterhorn. Train Light/Moderate • Take a cooking lesson with an Italian chef on the shores of Lake Como.

side of a glacier. Return to Zermatt by gondola, glacier-glazed peaks on our way to the Upper or opt to hike back into town. Engadin Valley. Disembark in St. Moritz and Hotel National Zermatt or Hotel Schweitzerhof settle into our hotel for the evening. Meals: B Crystal Hotel St. Moritz | Meals: B/L/D

DAY 3 I ZERMATT/GORNER GLACIER DAY 5 I ST. MORITZ Climb aboard the Gornergrat Bahn cogwheel This morning, take a funicular to the top of railway—the highest open-air train in Europe— Muottas Muragl to admire breathtaking views and ascend to a summit far above Zermatt to of the valley below. After lunch on your own, experience one of the best viewpoints in the venture outside the city to Atelier Segantini, Alps. Admire a gorgeous vista that includes a museum dedicated to Alpine artist Giovanni Mount Rosa, the Matterhorn, and the Gorner Segantini. Meet with a member of the Glacier. Hike down past Alpine lakes to Segantini family for a tour of the artist’s former Riffelberg, where we will catch the train back home and workshop. Back in St. Moritz, visit a to Zermatt. Pay a visit to the Matterhorn local patisserie to sample delectable Museum, where a local mountaineer and chocolates during a private tasting. Alpine historian will recount stories of early Crystal Hotel St. Moritz | Meals: B attempts to conquer the Matterhorn, as well as I DAY 1 I ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND/ZERMATT other climbing adventures. DAY 6 BERNINA PASS/POSCHIAVO Arrive in Zürich this morning and board a train Hotel National Zermatt or Hotel Schweitzerhof Today, ride the legendary Bernina Express, the to the charming Alpine village of Zermatt. Meals: B/D highest mountain railway in the Alps, into the Check in to our hotel and gather for a welcome heart of Italian-speaking Switzerland. Take in dinner tonight. DAY 4 I GLACIER EXPRESS/ST. MORITZ extraordinary views of the Morteratsch Glacier Hotel National Zermatt | Meals: D Take your first-class seat on the world-famous from the train’s panoramic windows as we Glacier Express and set off on a breathtaking climb to the highest point at Ospizio Bernina, DAY 2 I ZERMATT/ZMUTT VALLEY journey across three high-mountain passes, 7,578 feet above sea level. Descend to the town Start the day with a guided walk through Zer- over 291 bridges, and through 91 tunnels. of Poschiavo, where we meet a local guide for a matt. This afternoon, ride gondolas to Glacier Enjoy the elegant atmosphere of the train as tour of its charming historic centre. Return to Paradise for a fascinating walk through the in- we soak up magnificent vistas of skyscraping,

Clockwise from above: The Glacier Express rounds the curve of the Landwasser Viaduct, some 200 feet above the valley floor; pastel-hued villages and fishing skiffs line the shores of Lake Como; Swiss cows rest in an alpine meadow; a traveller captures the passing scenery.

42 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM St. Moritz via the Bernina Express late this after- DAY 9 I LAKE COMO noon. Crystal Hotel St. Moritz | Meals: B/D Soak in the beauty of Lake Como’s lakeside A National Geographic expert and towns. Visit Villa del Balbianello, first founded expedition leader will accompany DAY 7 I ST. MORITZ/CERNOBBIO in the 13th century as a Cistercian monastery this trip. For example, writer and A spectacular drive through Alpine valleys and later owned by Italian explorer Guido broadcaster Tim Jepson is the type brings us into the Italian Lake District. The Monzino. Continue to the delightful town of expert you could expect on this countryside is dotted with villas in hues of of Bellagio and explore at leisure. Discover trip. terra-cotta, pink, ochre, and gold—strewn with Como's historic center, its sunny piazzas, and tropical vegetation and lush gardens. Our the Como Cathedral on a private tour. Later, INFORMATION destination is the lovely village of Cernobbio, relax on the hotel’s terrace, taking in the view 2021 Dates: Weekly departures in June, July and perched on the western shore of the vast and before we gather to celebrate our journey with August - please check our website for details. beautiful Lake Como. Settle into a historic a farewell dinner in the home of a local family. Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to 19th-century villa overlooking the lake. Villa Flori | Meals: B/D change. Single supplement is available on request. Villa Flori | Meals: B/L International airfare is not included in the price. DAY 10 I MILAN Please call us for 2020 departures. DAY 8 I LAKE COMO After breakfast, transfer to the Milan airport Spend the day exploring the treasures of Lake for your flight home. Como. Board a private ferry for a picturesque Meals: B ride across the lake to Varenna. Behold a pan- orama of colourful waterside villages and elegant estates, fringed by palms and pines and backed by soaring mountains. Learn secrets of Italian cooking during a demonstra- tion by a local chef, followed by a lunch washed down with local wine. Villa Flori | Meals: B/L

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RAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 43 HUMAN ORIGINS: SOUTHWEST FRANCE 1 0 DAYS F ROM €6,730 AND NORTHERN SPAIN

• Explore Atapuerca, where Europe’s oldest known hominin fossils were unearthed.• Join National Geographic grantee Nilda Callañaupa for a hands-on

• Enjoy a specially arranged visit to the International Centre for Cave Art. demonstration of traditional PeruvianExpert Led weaving techniques.Light/Moderate • Discover Castel-Merle's prehistoric stone shelters with an archaeologist. • Spend a day exploring the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu.

Peña Cave. Spend a night in beautiful San Sebastián. Parador de Gil Blas; Silken Amara A National Geographic expert and Plaza | Meals: Days 2–3: B/L/D Daily; Day 4: B expedition leader will accompany this trip. For example, DAYS 5– 6 I SAINT ÉMILION/VÉZÈRE VALLEY anthropologist and archaeologist Tour Saint-Émilion, then continue to the Dordogne Ana Pinto is the type of expert region and join Christine Desdemaines-Hugon— you could expect on this trip. an expert on Paleolithic art—to tour the National Museum of Prehistory. Later, exam- INFORMATION ine the sculpted frieze at Cap Blanc and the 2021 Dates: Apr. 8-17 | Apr. 22-May 1 | May 13-22 polychrome paintings of Font-de-Gaume. June 3-12 | Aug. 19-28 | Sep. 9-18 | Sep. 23-Oct. 2 Hostellerie La Roseraie | Meals: B/D Daily Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement is available on request. DAYS 7– 8 I PECH MERLE/LASCAUX IV/ International airfare is not included in the price. CASTEL-MERLE Venture into Pech Merle, a cave system filled Please call us for 2020 departures. with prehistoric art and artifacts. Enjoy a spe- cially arranged visit to Lascaux IV, the world’s most complete recreation of the original Lascaux DAY 1 I MADRID, SPAIN Caves. Join archaeologist Isabelle Castanet at Arrive in Madrid and take a walking tour of the Castel-Merle, a complex of prehistoric stone city. Gran Melia Fenix Hotel | Meals: D shelters, then gather for a “prehistoric” meal. DAYS 2–4 I CANTABRIA CAVES/ Hostellerie La Roseraie | Meals: Day 7: B/D; SAN SEBASTIAN Day 8: B/L/D In the Cantabria region, examine the Atapuerca archaeological site. Then encounter some of DAYS 9–10 I VÉZÈRE VALLEY/BORDEAUX the oldest artistic representations in human Explore Rouffignac Cave, known as the “cave of history at Puente Viesgo. Explore Las Monedas a hundred mammoths”. Continue to Bordeaux Cave, the Altamira Museum, and Hornos de la for a city tour. Hotel de Normandie | Meals: Call or visit our website for full itineraries, Day 9: B/L/D; Day 10: B inclusions, and more. Above: Visitors get an up-close view of the breathtaking images found at the Cave of Altamira.

GREECE: 1 1 DAYS F ROM €6,730 WONDERS OF AN ANCIENT EMPIRE

• Join National Geographic grantee Nilda Callañaupa for a hands-on • This expedition was inspired by the National Geographic television series The Greeks.

demonstration of traditional Peruvian weaving techniques. • Discuss Greece’s contemporary political and economic landscape with a local expert. Expert Led Light/Moderate • Spend a day exploring the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu. • Enjoy dinner at a family home on Aegina island.

DAYS 4 –5 I MYCENAE/OLYMPIA At the fortified city of Mycenae, encounter an A National Geographic expert and ancient grave circle, the royal palace, and the expedition leader will accompany Tomb of Agamemnon. Later, enjoy an olive oil this trip. For example, archaeologist tasting and a visit to the theater of Epidaurus. and National Geographic Explorer Discover picturesque mountain villages on our William Saturno is the type of expert way to Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic you could expect on this trip. Games. Amalia Hotel Nauplia; Olympion Asty Hotel | Meals: B/L/D Daily INFORMATION 2021 Dates: May 10–20 | June 14–24 | Sept. 13–23 DAYS 6 –7 I DELPHI Sept. 27–Oct. 7 | Oct. 18–28 Explore Delphi's awe-inspiring ruins; then Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to enjoy a weaving demonstration and visit the change. Single supplement is available on request. International airfare is not included in the price. 11th-century monastery of Hosios Loukas. Amalia Hotel Delphi | Meals: B/L/D Daily Please call us for 2020 departures.

DAYS 8–9 I METEORA/ATHENS Discover the extraordinary monasteries of DAYS 1–3 I ATHENS, GREECE/NÁFPLIO Meteora, built atop sandstone megaliths. Arrive in Athens and explore the city’s trea- Return to Athens and meet with a local expert sures, including the Acropolis; the ancient to discuss the political and economic landscape Agora; and the National Archeological Museum, of contemporary Greece. Dellas Boutique Hotel; home to countless treasures. Then travel south Electra Palace Athens | Meals: Day 8: B/D; Day 9: B/L to see the Temple of Apollo and the Forum. DAYS 10–11 I AEGINA/ATHENS Continue to charming Náfplio. Electra Palace Take a ferry to Aegina island. Return to Athens, Hotel; Amalia Hotel Nauplia | Meals: Day 1: D; where we’ll enjoy dinner in a local family home, Day 2: B/L; Day 3: B/L/D and depart the next day. Electra Palace Athens Meals: Day 10: B/L/D; Day 11: B Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: Perched atop sandstone pinnacles, the monasteries of Meteora rise with the surrounding mountain peaks.

RAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 45 GREEK ISLES PRIVATE EXPEDITION 9 DAYS F ROM €5,765 based on 6 people travelling together

• Explore Athenian ruins and the Minoan Palace of Knossos with private guides.

• Set sail on the Aegean and see Santorini’s famous sunset from the water. Private Light/Moderate • Stay at Kapari Natural Resort, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World.

DAYS 3–5 I CRETE YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM Alongside a private guide, visit the Palace of Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on Knossos, the ancient capital of Minoan Crete; your trip, and you will meet other local experts as and peruse the Minoan art on display at described in the itinerary. Heraklion’s Archaeological Museum. Sail in a traditional fishing vessel to the isle of Spinalonga, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE once a stronghold of the Venetians, and later the Ottomans. Prepare Cretan specialties during an optional cooking class in a local village. St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas Meals: B Daily

DAYS 6 –9 I SANTORINI Settle into Kapari Natural Resort—part of the National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World collection—where beautiful white-washed cave rooms offer unobstructed views of Kapari Natural Resort Santorini’s indigo caldera. Trace the ridgeline DAYS 1–2 I ATHENS, GREECE of the island on a guided tour from the south- INFORMATION Take a private tour of timeless Athens, and see ern to the northern tip of the crescent. Join Dates: This is a private expedition, so you may some of the 4,000 ancient works on display a sailing excursion on the Aegean, stopping request any dates that are convenient for you. in the Acropolis Museum. Join your private to snorkel and swim in inviting waters. Kapari This expedition is offered May through October. guide for a scenic drive along the coast to Natural Resort | Meals: Day 6: B; Day 7: B/L; Day Prices are per person based on double occupancy and do Cape Sóunion, where the Temple of Poseidon 8: B/D; Day 9: B not include international airfare to/from your destination or internal flights during the expedition. Single traveller presides over the sparkling Aegean Sea. prices are available upon request. Surcharges may apply Electra Palace Athens | Meals: Day 2: B to certain travel dates based upon international or local holidays, as well as local events and festivals.

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+31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM JAPAN PRIVATE EXPEDITION 1 0 DAYS F ROM €11,055 based on 6 people travelling together

• Bike around old Kyoto, and take part in an exclusive Japanese tea ceremony.

• Learn to roll sushi like a master chef at a Tokyo fish market. Private Light/Moderate • Take in majestic Mount-Fuji on a private tour of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

DAYS 4 –5 I TOKYO/FUJI-HAKONE-IZU YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM NATIONAL PARK Pick out fresh tuna and wasabi and learn to roll Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as sushi like a master chef at a Tokyo fish market. described in the itinerary. Settle into a traditional Japanese inn, or ryokan, in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park; and INFORMATION set out with a private guide to explore this Dates: This is a private expedition that is offered sprawling natural wonderland, home to majes- year-round, so you may request any dates that are tic Mount Fuji. Cap off your experience at the convenient for you. Hakone Open-Air Museum and its impressive Prices are per person based on double occupancy and modern sculpture garden. Aura Tachibana do not include international airfare to/from your Meals: Day 4: B/L/D; Day 5: B/D destination or internal flights during the expedition. Please enquire for prices based on a smaller group travelling together. Single traveller prices are available DAYS 6 –8 I KYOTO/NARA upon request. Surcharges may apply to certain travel Hop on a bullet train for the ride to Kyoto, dates based upon international or local holidays, as well as local events and festivals. and discover this former imperial capital by bicycle. Participate in an exclusive Japanese tea ceremony at Korin-in temple and learn about INFORMATION DAYS 1–3 I TOKYO, JAPAN/ its connection to Zen Buddhism. Join a private NIKKO NATIONAL PARK guide on an all-day exploration of ancient Join your guide for a private tour of old Tokyo’s Nara, which reigned as Japan’s capital in the narrow lanes and traditional houses, and eighth century. Hotel Granvia Kyoto | Meals: discover Nikko National Park in the sacred hills Days 6–8: B; Day 7: B/L north of Tokyo. You’ll also have the opportunity to wield a samurai sword during a private DAYS 9–10 I OSAKA lesson with the Japanese fight performer who Eat your way through Osaka on a guided gas- choreographed Uma Thurman in Quentin tronomy tour, tasting regional specialties such as Tarantino’s Kill Bill (additional cost). takoyaki, or octopus snack, and okonomiyaki— Park Hotel Tokyo | Meals: Days 2–3: B savory pancakes. Swissotel Nankai Osaka Call or visit our website for full itineraries, Meals: B Daily inclusions, and more. Above: Cherry blossoms frame snowcapped Mount Fuji.

RAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 47 INSIDE JAPAN 1 1 DAYS F ROM €9,615

• Explore the timeless Iya Valley, dotted with thatched cottages, shrines, and vine bridges.

• By special permission, visit the moss-draped temple of Saihoji. Expert Led Light/Moderate • Stay at the futuristic Benesse House on Noashima, Japan’s island of art.

or “golden pavilion”. Enjoy a specially arranged school of painting. Settle into our simple lodg- visit to Saihoji, also known as Kokedera or the ings and enjoy a traditional Buddhist vegetari- “moss temple”, for the more than 120 species of an dinner. Eko-In Monastery | Meals: B/L/D moss that carpet its beautiful gardens. At to- night’s welcome dinner, meet a former geisha DAY 5 I MOUNT KOYA/IYA VALLEY to learn about the geisha lifestyle, and enjoy a After attending an optional morning prayer short performance. ceremony, descend to the shores of the Inland Kyoto Hotel Okura | Meals: B/L/D Sea and take the ferry across to Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s main islands. In Tokushima, see DAY 3 I KYOTO costumes and floats from the city’s 400-year-old Wander through Arashiyama’s atmospheric dance festival at the Awa Odori Kaikan museum. bamboo grove. Continue to Nijo Castle, built Our home for the next two nights in the Iya Val- in 1603 and designated a national treasure. ley is a ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, where Explore the castle’s Ninomaru Palace, known inviting, on-site hot spring baths offer a chance for its beautiful wall paintings and its “nightin- to relax and rejuvenate. gale” floors, designed to squeak when stepped Hotel Hikyonoyu | Meals: B/L/D upon to warn of intruders. This afternoon, visit an artisanal ceramics workshop. DAY 6 I IYA VALLEY DAY 1 I OSAKA, JAPAN/KYOTO Kyoto Hotel Okura | Meals: B/L Travel along the steep slopes of the Iya ravine Arrive in Osaka at any time. Transfer to Kyoto to a 300-year-old thatched farmhouse, home and check in to our hotel. Kyoto Hotel Okura DAY 4 I MOUNT KOYA to the Chiiori Trust, a unique project that seeks Travel to Mount Koya, headquarters of the to preserve age-old rural traditions in the val- DAY 2 I KYOTO Shingon Buddhist sect. Meet a temple priest ley. Continue to the Okuiya Niju Kazurabashi, Kyoto served as an imperial capital for more and wander through the evocative Okuno-in twin suspension bridges made of intertwined than a thousand years, and many of the wood- cemetery, where the tombs of more than vines, and hear the legends of their creation. en temples and gardens from that era have 200,000 samurai warriors and other dignitaries Witness timeless scenes of village life in Ochiai, been collectively designated a World Heritage fill a grove of ancient cedar trees. Venture into a community of traditional dwellings, some of site by UNESCO. Stroll through the elegant Zen Kongobuji, the chief temple of the Mount Koya which date from the Edo period (circa 1600– rock garden at Ryoanji and the iconic Kinkakuji, Monastery, and see work by artists of the Kano 1870). Hotel Hikyonoyu | Meals: B/L/D

Clockwise from above: The Zen temple of Kinkakuji is also known as the "golden pavilion"; the wooden gateway to the Itsukushima Shrine seemingly floats over the water; a modern-day geisha breaks for a snack; the rustle and creak of the Arashiyama's bamboo grove is designated an official Japanese soundscape. 48 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM DAY 7 I IYA VALLEY/NAOSHIMA Memorial Museum, which documents the Travel north to Zentsuji, revered as the birth- atomic explosion that ravaged the city. Go on A National Geographic expert and place of the Buddhist priest Kobo Daishi and an optional guided visit to Shukkei-en garden, expedition leader will accompany one of the important stops along Shikoku’s or explore this thriving modern metropolis—a this trip. For example, travel writer 750-mile and 88-temple pilgrimage route. In testament to Japanese resilience—on your own. and editor-at-large for National Takamatsu, stroll through the tranquil gardens Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima or Sheraton Geographic Traveller magazine Don George is the type of expert you of 17th-century Ritsurin Park. A ferry then Grand Hotel | Meals: B/L could expect on this trip. brings us to the small island of Naoshima, which has recently emerged as a mecca of DAY 10 I MIYAJIMA INFORMATION Set off by ferry for a full-day excursion on contemporary art and architecture. Get a new 2021 Dates: Mar. 11–21 | Mar. 25–Apr. 4 perspective on nature through inventive art Itsukushima Island, popularly called Miyajima. May 13–23 | Sept. 2–12 | Sept. 30–Oct. 10 installations at the Benesse House Museum Venture into the 12th-century Itsukushima this afternoon, and stay in the adjacent hotel, Shinto Shrine, a World Heritage site built over Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to the water, where a vermilion torii (wooden change. Single supplement is available on request. designed by acclaimed architect Tadao Ando. International airfare is not included in the price. Benesse House | Meals: B/L/D gateway) appears to float at high tide. Partic- ipate in a traditional tea ceremony, then take Please call us for 2020 departures. DAY 8 I NAOSHIMA advantage of free time to go on a hike, visit We also offer this trip as a dedicated photo expedition, Wander past the works of Claude Monet and temples, and stroll through the picturesque town. escorted by a National Geographic photographer. James Turrell at the innovative Chichu Art Gather for a farewell dinner back in Hiroshima Please call us for departure dates and details. Museum, built underground but designed to this evening. Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima or capture natural light and shadow. Also visit Sheraton Grand Hotel | Meals: B/D homes that are part of the Art House Project, which has transformed some of the island’s DAY 11 I HIROSHIMA/OSAKA older structures into imaginative works of art. Take the high-speed train back to Osaka and Benesse House | Meals: B/L/D transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: B/L DAY 9 I NAOSHIMA/HIROSHIMA Take the ferry back to Honshu and take the OPTIONAL EXTENSION high-speed train to Hiroshima. Pay a visit to Add a four-day extension to Tokyo - please Call or visit our website for full itineraries, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and the Peace call us for details. inclusions, and more.

RAVELWITHNATGEO.COM | +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 49 CHINA: IMPERIAL TREASURES 16 DAYS F ROM €7,690 AND NATURAL WONDERS

• Meet National Geographic grantees working on conservation and environmental projects.

• Help feed and care for giant pandas at a conservation centre in Chengdu. Expert Led Light/Moderate • Get an insider’s look at recent finds at the terra-cotta warrior site in Xi’an.

rickshaw tour. Delve into imperial Beijing at the a bike atop the massive city wall. During free Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage time, browse the maze of markets and sites site surrounded by gardens, and try tai chi in the Muslim Quarter. Sofitel Xi’an on Renmin with a master practitioner. Meet with National Square | Meals: Day 4: B/L/D; Day 5: B/L Geographic grantee Boju Zhang from Friends of Nature, China's oldest environmental organi- DAY 6 I YICHANG/YANGTZE RIVER sation, to hear about his latest conservation Fly to Yichang, and set out on an afternoon city efforts in the capital city. Tonight, feast on tour before boarding a luxurious riverboat for Peking duck with your fellow travellers. a four-night voyage on the Yangtze through The St. Regis Beijing | Meals: B/L/D the breathtaking Three Gorges region. Yangzi Explorer | Meals: B/L/D DAY 3 I GREAT WALL/BEIJING Step back in time at the less visited Jinshanling DAYS 7–9 I YANGTZE RIVER section of the Great Wall, which retains the On daily excursions, visit the world's largest fortification’s original character. engineering project at the Three Gorges The St. Regis Beijing | Meals: B/L Dam; venture into narrow tributaries by local sampan boat, taking in gorgeous scenery; and DAYS 4 –5 I XI’AN visit Fuling and the 816 Underground Project, DAY 1 I BEIJING, CHINA Ride first-class on the high-speed train to Xi’an, the world's largest artificial military cave. Back Arrive in Beijing and transfer to our hotel in the once the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and on the ship, learn about traditional healing and heart of the capital. Meet your fellow travellers the capital of China. On a special behind-the- local crafts, enjoy morning tai chi, and gaze at at a welcome reception this evening. scenes visit to the Institute of Archaeology— the dramatic gorges. The St. Regis Beijing normally closed to the public—learn about the Yangzi Explorer | Meals: B/L/D Daily recent excavations and see artifacts up close. DAY 2 I BEIJING After breakfast the next day, view the legend- DAYS 10–11 I CHONGQING/CHENGDU Stroll the vast and historic Tiananmen Square, ary terra-cotta army, composed of thousands Disembark this morning in Chongqing and and then navigate the 900 or so buildings and of soldiers, chariots, and horses that were travel to Chengdu. Along the way, visit the temples of the Forbidden City before heading buried around 210 B.C. at the tomb of China’s Dazu Grottoes, a World Heritage site where to a traditional hutong neighbourhood for a first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Later, walk or ride centuries-old rock carvings depict Buddhist,

Clockwise from above: Against a misty backdrop of karst mountains, a farmer in Guilin directs his livestock; a traveller passes through the gates to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing; a giant panda clings to a tree at the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Base; life-size terra-cotta warriors on display at a museum near Xi'an. 5 0 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM Confucian, and Taoist themes as well as scenes photographer Jing Li, a National Geographic of ordinary life during the Tang Dynasty. Enjoy grantee working to conserve critically endan- A National Geographic expert and dinner in Chengdu tonight, savouring a hot gered birds in the greater Shanghai area. Then expedition leader will accompany this pot—a Sichuan favorite. Spend the next day at zoom up to the observation deck of China’s trip. For example, professor of the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Base, overseen by tallest building, Shanghai Tower, for a pan- Chinese cultural history Elvira Masson the China Conservation and Research Centre oramic view of the skyline. This evening, stroll is the type of expert you could expect for the Giant Panda. We’ll have the chance to neon-lit Nanjing Road and the historic Bund on this trip. prepare meals and feed the pandas, help clean waterfront. Meander among the pavilions, the enclosures, and hear about conservation ponds, and zigzag bridges of Yu Garden— ABOUT THE YANGZI EXPLORER efforts. Return to Chengdu for dinner. Shanghai’s celebrated classical Chinese garden, The Yangzi Explorer, our home for the three-day The St. Regis Chengdu | Meals: B/L/D Daily dating back to 1559. Peruse an intriguing range Yangtze voyage, is one of the few five-star ships of antiques and goods at the Old Bazaar. on the Yangtze. The ship has a capacity of 124 pas- DAYS 12–13 I GUILIN AND YANGSHUO Tonight, toast your Chinese adventure at a sengers and features spacious cabins with private Fly to Guilin and descend into the Reed Flute bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors local restaurant. The following day, transfer to that open to private balconies. There are a limited Cave, a subterranean spectacle of stalactites the airport for your return flight. number of suites available on a first-come, first- and stone pillars. Admire the stunning karst Fairmont Peace Hotel | Meals: Day 14: B/L; Day served basis. Amenities include a panoramic-view landscape on a hike through the countryside. 15: B/L/D; Day 16: B restaurant, a bar, a theatre, two lounges, a library, a The following day, embark on a cruise down fitness centre, a business centre with Internet access, the Li River. Glide beneath limestone pinna- a clinic, a sundeck, a salon, and a spa. cles and terraced rice fields that have inspired Chinese artists for generations, and stop to INFORMATION browse at a local market. Return to Guilin for an 2021 Dates: Apr. 6–21 | Apr. 13–28 | May 11–26 evening on your own. Shangri-La Hotel Guilin Sept. 7–22 | Oct. 5–20 | Oct. 26–Nov. 10 Meals: Day 12: B/L/D; Day 13: B/L Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement is available on request. DAYS 14–16 I SHANGHAI International airfare is not included in the price. Fly to bustling Shanghai and settle into our Please call us for 2020 departures. hotel. Meet with conservationist and wildlife Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more.

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• Climb the watchtowers on a less visited section of the Great Wall.

• Observe giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Private Light • Learn traditional Chinese cooking, tai chi, and calligraphy from local masters.

DAYS 4 –5 I BEIJING/XI’AN YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM Greet the day with a private tai chi lesson at Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on the Temple of Heaven. In Xi’an, encounter the your trip, and you will meet other local experts as legendary terra-cotta warriors; then wander described in the itinerary. among calligraphy-etched tablets in the Forest of Steles and practice this ancient art form with INFORMATION a calligraphy expert. Prepare Chinese dump- Dates: This is a private expedition that is offered lings in the home of a local family. year round, so you may request any dates that are Sofitel Xi'an on Renmin Square | Meals: Days 4–5: convenient for you. B/D Daily Prices are per person based on double occupancy and do not include international airfare to/from your destination or internal flights during the expedition. DAYS 6 –7 I XI’AN/CHENGDU Please enquire for prices based on a smaller group Survey Xi’an from atop its ancient walls, then travelling together. Single traveller prices are available ride the high-speed train to Chengdu. Meet the upon request. Surcharges may apply to certain travel dates based upon international or local holidays, as well city’s most famous residents: the giant pandas as local events and festivals. that roam the bamboo-covered grounds of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Learn the age-old game of mah-jongg in lush DAYS 1–3 I BEIJING, CHINA Wangjianglou Park. The St. Regis Chengdu Explore the cultural heart of Beijing on a Meals: Day 6: B/D; Day 7: B private tour of the old city. Visit a family in a traditional hutong neighbourhood, and try DAYS 8–10 I SHANGHAI kite-making alongside a local artisan. Conquer Delve into Shanghai on private tours of its the legendary Great Wall as you trek across the vibrant neighbourhoods and intriguing muse- less visited Mutianyu section. Enjoy an evening ums. Ride the exhilarating Maglev (magnetic of acrobatics and kung fu at the Red Theatre. levitation) train to the airport on your final day. The St. Regis Beijing | Meals: Day 2: B/L/D; The Peninsula Shanghai | Meals: Day 8: B; Day 3: B/L Day 9: B/L; Day 10: B Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: The millennia-old Great Wall was built to protect the Chinese empire against invaders from the north.

2 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM BHUTAN: KINGDOM IN THE CLOUDS 1 1 DAYS F ROM €8,170

• Stay at Zhiwa Ling Heritage, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World.

• Hike to Bhutan's iconic pilgrimage site, the Tiger's Nest Temple. Expert Led Moderate • Experience a traditional festival, and visit a family farmhouse.

Lodges of the World collection—before a to pine forest, and then to an alpine zone that welcome dinner. is home to several species of rhododendron, Zhiwa Ling Heritage | Meals: B/L/D dwarf bamboo, and Grey Langur monkeys. Dewachen Lodge | Meals: B/L/D DAY 3 I PUNAKHA After a special Buddhist blessing ceremony, DAY 6 I PHOBJIKHA journey to Punakha, the ancient capital of Against a backdrop of forest-clad mountains, Bhutan. This afternoon, visit Chimi Lhakhang, Gangtey Goemba temple complex rises dra- a small but famous temple in the centre of the matically from a cluster of hilltop cottages. One golden Punakha Valley. Settle into our hotel of the oldest Nyingma monasteries in Bhutan, and enjoy dinner together. Gangtey Goemba has recently been renovated, RKPO Green Resort | Meals: B/L/D

DAY 4 I PUNAKHA After an invigorating hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten, a spectacularly situated temple, be rewarded for your efforts with in- credible views of the valley below. Then visit the DAY 1 I BANGKOK, THAILAND Punakha Dzong, an impressive fortress guarding Arrive in Bangkok this evening and check in to the southern end of the valley at the confluence our hotel. Novotel Suvarnabhumi Hotel of the Pho (male) and Mo (female) Rivers. RKPO Green Resort | Meals: B/L/D DAY 2 I PARO, BHUTAN Fly to Bhutan's Paro Valley (7,300 feet), and visit DAY 5 I PHOBJIKHA Ta Dzong, a 17th-century fortress overlooking Travel to the beautiful alpine valley of Phobjikha the Paro Valley. Explore our stunning hotel—a (10,000 feet), the largest wintering site for the member of the National Geographic Unique endangered black-necked crane. Along the way, the environment changes from semi-tropical Prayer flags make for a colourful crossing of the Paro River.

Clockwise from above: The magnificent Taktsang Lhakhang, or Tiger's Nest Temple, sits high above the lush Paro Valley; a young Buddhist monk peeks through an ornate gateway; prayer flags inscribed with sacred symbols and mantras are ubiquitous in Bhutan; traditional masked dancers perform outside Zhiwa Ling Heritage—a National Geographic Unique Lodge.

53 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM allowing us to examine the fine workmanship Nest Temple (9,300 feet). Visible from afar, this of Bhutan’s best woodcarvers, sculptors, stunning monastery clings to a vertical granite A National Geographic expert and and painters. Then set off on a half-day hike, cliff 2,000 feet above the valley floor. This expedition leader will accompany stopping to visit a village family along the way. evening, celebrate your Bhutanese adventure this trip. For example, Dewachen Lodge | Meals: B/L/D at a festive farewell dinner. anthropologist, author, and Zhiwa Ling Heritage | Meals: B/L/D filmmaker Carroll Dunham is the DAY 7 I THIMPHU type of expert you could expect on this trip. Travel to Thimphu (7,900 feet), the capital of DAYS 10–11 I PARO/BANGKOK, Bhutan. Cross the Dochu La pass (10,000 feet) THAILAND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE en route and gaze at a 200-mile panorama of Fly to Bangkok and check in to our hotel. The Himalayan peaks (weather permitting). Tonight, following morning, transfer to the airport for get a behind-the-scenes perspective on con- your return flight home. temporary Bhutan during a lively Bhutanese Novotel Suvarnabhumi Hotel | Meals: B Daily banquet with members of the government, local dignitaries, and respected professionals. OPTIONAL EXTENSION Taj Tashi Hotel | Meals: B/L/D Add a four-day pre- or post-trip extension to Angkor Wat in Cambodia - please call us for Zhiwa Ling Heritage DAY 8 I THIMPHU/PARO details. Spend the morning exploring the country’s INFORMATION more modern side in Thimphu. Visit the 2021 Dates: Mar. 26–Apr. 5 | Apr. 25–May. 5 National Textile Museum, where Bhutan’s finest Sept. 19–29 | Nov. 6-16 weavings and brocades are on display. Return Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement is available on request. to Paro in the afternoon and settle back in at International airfare is not included in the price. Zhiwa Ling. Zhiwa Ling Heritage | Meals: B/L/D Please call us for 2020 departures.

DAY 9 I PARO We also offer this trip as a dedicated photo expedition, Our journey in the kingdom culminates with escorted by a National Geographic photographer. Please a hike to the most famous pilgrimage site in call us for departure dates and details. Bhutan: Taktsang Lhakhang, or the Tiger’s Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more.

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• Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour at the Angkor Conservation Center.

• Have lunch with two former Viet Cong soldiers at their home. Expert Led Light/Moderate • Encounter some of the region’s most endangered species, and hear from conservationists.

Cong during the Vietnam War, and spend time with two Viet Cong veterans in their home. Hôtel Des Art Saigon | Meals: Day 2: B/L/D: Day 3: B/L

DAYS 4 –5 I HANOI Stroll Hanoi’s tree-lined boulevards, past serene lakes and charming pagodas. Stop at Ho Chi Minh’s imposing mausoleum and take a walk around Ngoc Son Temple, set in the middle of an emerald-green lake. Soak up the lively old quarter, where the sizzle of roadside woks mingles with the beeping of motorbikes, Ninh Binh is often called "Ha Long Bay on land". and duck past a moving train on the unusual “train street”. Visit the colonial-era prison Reserve by bamboo boat, searching for the known by American POWs as the Hanoi Hilton. endangered Delacour’s langur. Venture to Cuc See Vietnam’s first university, St. Joseph’s Phuong National Park, Vietnam’s oldest and Cathedral, and the sprawling Imperial Citadel— largest natural reserve, and join the director a UNESCO World Heritage Site. of the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre for DAYS 1–3 I HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi | Meals: Day 4: a behind-the-scenes tour. Then visit Save Viet- Explore Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) B/D; Day 5: B/L nam’s Wildlife rescue centre to learn about a on a guided tour. Visit the War Remnants project spearheaded by National Geographic Museum and the stately Reunification Palace; DAYS 6 –7 I NINH BINH grantee Nguyen Van Thai aimed at reducing admire the French colonial architecture of the Venture south from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, a rustic the demand for pangolins, the world’s most Central Post Office and City Hall; and delve into region in the Red River Delta nicknamed “Ha trafficked animal. Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh | bustling Ben Thanh market, one of the oldest Long Bay on land”. Here we’ll be joined by Meals: B/L/D Daily and largest markets in the country. Descend National Geographic grantee Le Khac Quyet, a into the famous Cu Chi tunnels, a network of leading Vietnamese wildlife biologist and avid DAY 8 I HA LONG BAY underground passageways used by the Viet photographer who will share updates on his Head north to Ha Long Bay and explore latest research. Explore the Van Long Nature this mystical World Heritage site on a

Clockwise from above: Traditional wooden junks float beneath the towering karst peaks of Vietnam's Ha Long Bay; Wat Xieng Thong, or Temple of the Golden City, is one of the most important monasteries in Luang Prabang; a woman contemplates a temple in Angkor; pangolins are the world's most trafficked animal.

55 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TRAVELWITHNATGEO.COM traditional-style wooden junk. Cruise serene, DAYS 12–15 I SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA/ turquoise waters scattered with tiny forested ANGKOR Delve into the magnificent World Heritage site A National Geographic expert and islands and fantastic karst formations, and go expedition leader will accompany off the beaten path at secluded Lan Ha Bay. of Angkor with an archaeologist guide. Built in this trip. For example, art Historian Discover the magical Toi and Sang caves by the first half of the 12th century in the depths Paula Swart is the type of expert you canoe, and rise early for a relaxing tai chi of the Cambodian jungle, the mysterious capi- could expect on this trip. session on deck. Azalea | Meals: B/L/D tal of the Khmer Empire is replete with massive towers, carved murals, and enchanting crum- INFORMATION DAYS 9–11 I LUANG PRABANG, LAOS bling courtyards. Wander the Bayon temple Experience Luang Prabang, nestled amid and the Terrace of the Elephants, and explore 2021 Dates: Jan. 16-30 | Feb. 20-Mar. 6 | Mar. 7–21 jungle-shrouded hills at the confluence of the haunting Ta Prohm, tangled in thick banyan Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers. Visit the area’s roots. Tour the Angkor Conservation Center with change. Single supplement is available on request. most revered Buddhist temple and see the the centre’s director and, by special access, International airfare is not included in the price. golden Prabang Buddha statue after which the view thousands of priceless statues. Watch Please call us for 2020 departures. town is said to be named. Immerse yourself in the sunset at the mesmerizing Angkor Wat the uniquely Laotian baci ceremony, where temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. cotton cords are tied around the participants’ Visit Banteay Srei, an exquisite 10th-century wrists to wish them good fortune, health, and Hindu temple north of Angkor Wat, and stop at prosperity. At dawn, witness the tradition of Tak the Golden Silk Pheach Preservation Centre, a Bat, the daily almsgiving to Buddhist monks. Cambodian NGO working to preserve ancient Venture into rural Laos to visit the mountain Khmer silk production techniques. Drift down villages of the Hmong and Khmu ethnic groups, in a wooden boat to the great Tonle Sap lake, and hike to the ethereal Kuang Si Waterfall. and discover a boisterous floating city com- See endangered Asiatic black bears at the Tat plete with markets, schools, and even karaoke Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, and speak with a bars. Gather for our farewell reception, and conservationist about National Geographic take in a traditional Cambodian dance and funded research assessing the threats they face. music performance over dinner. The Luang Say Residence | Meals: Days 9–10: Jaya House River Park | Meals: Day 12: B/D; B/L/D; Day 11: B/L Days 13–14: B/L/D Daily; Day 15: B/L Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more.

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