2017–2018 Private Jet Expeditions Africa by Private Jet • Around the World by Private Jet • Asia by Private Jet Australia and New Zealand by Private Jet • Great Empires by Private Jet: Exploring Ancient Persia to the Mediterranean Sacred Places: An Exploration of Faith and Culture by Private Jet Dear Traveler, All around the globe, National Geographic explorers—our researchers, conservationists, writers, and photographers—have helped illuminate and demystify our planet, bringing us insights into culture and wildlife and helping us understand geology, geography, and the origins of our species. From documenting the wildlife of the Okavango Delta to excavating lost cities in Central Asia, the breadth of their fieldwork is astonishing. And there are few better ways to fathom the extent of their reach—or the magnificent diversity of our planet—than by witnessing it firsthand via private jet. In the following pages, you’ll find six extraordinary expeditions that crisscross the globe, each celebrating treasures both natural and cultural. Our newest expedition traces the legacies of great empires like the Ottomans and the Persians as we make our way from Isfahan, Iran, to Ancient Merv, Serbia, and beyond. Along with our classic Around the World itinerary, we’ll explore some of the most spiritually significant sites on the planet—from Jerusalem and Rome to Lalibela, Ethiopia—on our upcoming Sacred Places expedition. And we’ll delve into the myriad wonders of three continents on journeys that focus on Asia, Africa, and Australia and New Zealand. What sets apart these trips are the National Geographic experts who accompany us and the extraordinary researchers we meet in the field. Whether it’s archaeologist and editor Kristin Romey introducing us to the sites of Persia and the Silk Road, or filmmaker and conservationist Sandesh Kadur sharing insights on Africa’s wild places, our experts enrich the experience and bring us closer to the places we explore. Flying direct from one destination to the next aboard our VIP-configured private jets makes travel comfortable, efficient, and fun. And everywhere we stop, we’re treated to fine accommodations, delicious meals, and, often, traditional entertainment. These trips celebrate what makes this planet incredible with the people who are working hard to document and preserve it. I hope you’ll join us on board. To reserve your place, please call 1-800-224-1894 or visit natgeoexpeditions.com. Sincerely, Lynn Cutter Executive Vice President National Geographic Travel When you travel with us, you make a difference. Your support is vital to National Geographic’s mission to explore and protect our planet. 2 I didn’t know what to expect but thought because “ it was National Geographic, it would be great. It was so very much more than that. Life-altering is not a strong enough term...I feel like I am more a citizen of the world. I wish I could do it all over again for the very frst time. For those who are as yet undecided...go, just go. Private Jet Expeditions —Bev E., traveler ” Africa by Private Jet 14 Around the World by Private Jet 18 Asia by Private Jet 22 Australia and New Zealand by Private Jet 26 Great Empires by Private Jet: Exploring 30 Ancient Persia to the Mediterranean Sacred Places: An Exploration of Faith 34 and Culture by Private Jet About Our Private Jet Trips Six Extraordinary Expeditions 4 The National Geographic Difference 6 National Geographic Experts 8 Private Jet Travel 10 Accommodations 12 Terms and Conditions 38 Reservation Form 39 Cover, background photograph: Lake Bled, Slovenia. Inset photographs: Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel; Women, Agra, India; Gorillas, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Above: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia 3 Six Extraordinary Ex peditions by Private Jet Africa by Private Jet See page 14 for full trip itinerary. Around the World by Private Jet See page 18 for full trip itinerary. Asia by Private Jet See page 22 for full trip itinerary. 4 Six Extraordinary Ex peditions by Private Jet Australia and New Zealand by Private Jet See page 26 for full trip itinerary. Great Empires by Private Jet: Exploring Ancient Persia to the Mediterranean See page 30 for full trip itinerary. Sacred Places: An Exploration of Faith and Culture by Private Jet See page 34 for full trip itinerary. 5 Discover the National Geographic Difference. Kristin Romey raises the Society’s fag at a feld site in Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan. Traveling with National Geographic means exceptional Q: The itinerary goes off the beaten path to places like Iran, service and unique itineraries, special access to sites in Turkmenistan, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. What awaits us in these destinations? the feld, and the inside perspective of our experts—from wildlife biologists to archaeologists like Kristin Romey, who Iran is replete with ancient Persian architecture and art—unique works that are stunning in their geometry and intricacy. In will join our new Great Empires by Private Jet: Exploring Turkmenistan, we’ll visit the shimmering oasis of Ashgabat, Ancient Persia to the Mediterranean expedition. remarkable for its large population of nomads that have settled in a very modern city. Bosnia and Herzegovina gives us a wonderful opportunity to better understand the Ottoman Empire Meet Archaeologist Kristin Romey and its infuence on the multiculturalism of today’s Sarajevo. Editor and archaeologist Kristin Romey has reported on—or excavated— Q: Will travelers encounter remnants of more modern empires? ancient sites from Central Asia to the Middle East, Africa, and beyond. The Belarusian city of Minsk holds the last great remains of On digs that have taken her from the depths of the Black Sea to the Soviet empire, with Stalinist architecture and Khrushchev-era underwater medieval cities in Kyrgyzstan, she’s helped tell the stories city planning that give a strong sense of a bygone time. We’ll have of some of history’s most fascinating civilizations. We asked her what the opportunity to compare this timeworn city with Belgrade, travelers might expect to experience; here’s what she had to say. a former Soviet satellite that is racing into the future. Q: What do you hope travelers will take away from Q: The trip includes a stop on the Mediterranean isle of the expedition? Corsica. What imperial infuences can travelers fnd here? This expedition will lay bare how empires grow, why they conquer, Corsica has been at the center of European maritime history and how they fall. Understanding how today’s civilizations are since the Bronze Age. It’s the perfect place to get a perspective shaped by the empires of the past gives us a unique perspective on how the Mediterranean shaped history—not only of the on the future of our world. nations that surround it, but of the islands within it. See page 31 for Kristin’s bio and a detailed itinerary for this trip. 6 Enjoy the Flexibility to Follow Your Passion. When you travel with us, In addition to enjoying a wealth of expertise on each expedition, you’ll you make a difference. choose from a variety of excursions to tailor the itinerary to your passions. Within each itinerary in the pages that follow, you’ll fnd special opportunities National Geographic Expeditions to customize your trip. These sightseeing options are available at no is committed to sustaining the character and integrity of each additional cost; however, some have limited space available or require place we visit—its environment, a minimum number of participants. Contact us for more information, culture, and heritage, as well as the well-being of its residents. In as these opportunities are a mere sampling of what’s possible. providing authentic travel experiences, we strive to support local economies in our choice of services. At the same time, we believe that the powerful positive effects of sustainable travel go beyond the long-term economic benefits, inspiring passionate stewards committed to protecting the places we National Geographic is an visit. Additionally, National Geographic Expeditions strives to minimize our environmental impact and invests in projects to incredible“ mix of science and education, offset the carbon emissions associated with our travel programs. of media and mission, of storytellers and explorers, all working to inspire Your support is vital to the National Geographic Society’s nonproft mission to explore and protect the planet. Every people to care about the planet. year, the Society funds researchers and explorers around the globe who are working to preserve species and ecosystems, —John Fahey, ” protect cultures, and advance understanding of our world and National Geographic its inhabitants. As you thumb through this catalog, look for Chairman Emeritus of the Board the National Geographic seal to learn more about the National Geographic Society’s work in the regions we visit. The National Geographic Society receives funds from National Geographic Partners LLC (d/b/a National Geographic Expeditions). You contribute to that support when you make your purchase. To learn more, visit www.natgeo.com/info. Distinguished National Geographic Experts Enhance Your Experience. On each of our private jet expeditions, a world-class team of experts illuminates the history of empires we uncover, the diverse cultures we encounter, the wildlife we see, and the outstanding examples of art and architecture we visit. A National Geographic photographer also joins each trip to share tips and techniques as we explore together, and presents a slide show of our adventures at the end of our trip. An in-fight lecture system allows for informative and stimulating talks aboard our private jet. The experts below are just a sampling of the luminaries who accompany our private jet expeditions. See the trip itineraries on the following pages for information about all of the experts featured on each expedition.
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