National Geographic Tours
2023-2024 PRIVATE JET TOURS
Nevada will accompany as the National Geographic photo expert
March 17 - April , 2023
Set out on the adventure of a lifetime with top National Geographic experts and discover some of the world’s most celebrated treasures—all in one extraordinary journey. Explore the architectural marvels of Machu Picchu, Petra, and the Taj Mahal; encounter the incredible creatures of the Great Barrier Reef and the Serengeti Plain; and experience diverse cultures from the Buddhist monasteries of Bhutan to the Polynesian paradise of Samoa.
- Alongside a team of National Geographic experts, embark on a globe-trotting expedition featuring 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Easter Island to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Visit with National Geographic explorers and grantees in the field and learn about their groundbreaking research in marine biology, anthropology, archaeology, and paleontology.
- Gain insight into local cultures as you visit a women’s cooperative in Samoa, cook alongside a Cambodian chef, and sip mint tea with a Berber family in Morocco.
- Stay at world-class accommodations, with options that include two spectacular National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, in the hills of Bhutan, and on the rim of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater.
JUNE 7 - 30, 2023
- Encounter sublime Islamic architecture in Samarkand, early Christian churches of Georgia, Buddhist caves in Sri Lanka, and the biblical sites of the Holy Land.
- Explore the 20th-century sites of Berlin, from World War II bunkers to Checkpoint Charlie, and learn how decades of conflict inspired the city’s cultural renaissance.
- Sample local wines in Hungary, learn to how to prepare Georgian dishes during a cooking class, and visit a spice plantation with an Ayurvedic doctor in Sri Lanka.
- Spend time with nomads in Mongolia’s Gobi and meet with artists at an art school in Tbilisi.
December 28, 2023 - January 20, 2024
Set out on the adventure of a lifetime with top National Geographic experts and discover some of the world’s most celebrated treasures—all in one extraordinary journey. Explore the architectural marvels of Machu Picchu, Petra, and the Taj Mahal; encounter the incredible creatures of the Great Barrier Reef and the Serengeti Plain; and experience diverse cultures from the Buddhist monasteries of Bhutan to the Polynesian paradise of Samoa.
- Alongside a team of National Geographic experts, embark on a globe-trotting expedition featuring 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Easter Island to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Visit with National Geographic explorers and grantees in the field and learn about their groundbreaking research in marine biology, anthropology, archaeology, and paleontology.
- Gain insight into local cultures as you visit a women’s cooperative in Samoa, cook alongside a Cambodian chef, and sip mint tea with a Berber family in Morocco.
- Stay at world-class accommodations, with options that include two spectacular National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, in the hills of Bhutan, and on the rim of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater.
March 19 - April 11, 2024
Set out on the adventure of a lifetime with top National Geographic experts and discover some of the world’s most celebrated treasures—all in one extraordinary journey. Explore the architectural marvels of Machu Picchu, Petra, and the Taj Mahal; encounter the incredible creatures of the Great Barrier Reef and the Serengeti Plain; and experience diverse cultures from the Buddhist monasteries of Bhutan to the Polynesian paradise of Samoa.
- Alongside a team of National Geographic experts, embark on a globe-trotting expedition featuring 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Easter Island to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Visit with National Geographic explorers and grantees in the field and learn about their groundbreaking research in marine biology, anthropology, archaeology, and paleontology.
- Gain insight into local cultures as you visit a women’s cooperative in Samoa, cook alongside a Cambodian chef, and sip mint tea with a Berber family in Morocco.
- Stay at world-class accommodations, with options that include two spectacular National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, in the hills of Bhutan, and on the rim of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater.
PAST PHOTO TOURS & PRIVATE JET TOURS
October, 2022 (Cancelled due to Covid -19)
Set out on the adventure of a lifetime with top National Geographic experts and discover some of the world’s most celebrated treasures—all in one extraordinary journey. Explore the architectural marvels of Machu Picchu, Petra, and the Taj Mahal; encounter the incredible creatures of the Great Barrier Reef and the Serengeti Plain; and experience diverse cultures from the Buddhist monasteries of Tibet to the Polynesian paradise of Samoa.
- Alongside a team of National Geographic experts, embark on a globe-trotting expedition featuring 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Easter Island to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Visit with National Geographic explorers and grantees in the field and learn about their groundbreaking research in marine biology, anthropology, archaeology, and paleontology.
- Gain insight into local cultures as you visit a women’s cooperative in Samoa, cook alongside a Cambodian chef, and sip mint tea with a Berber family in Morocco.
- Stay at world-class accommodations, with options that include two spectacular National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, in the hills of Bhutan, and on the rim of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater.
November 4 - 14, 2021 (Cancelled due to Covid -19)
An intoxicating mix of time-honored tradition and cutting edge modernity, Japan is a fascinating place to photograph. In Kyoto, enjoy a private photo opportunity with elegant geisha and explore the lantern-lit streets of the Gion district. Photograph the thatched villages of Shikoku before traveling to Hiroshima, the island of Miyajima, and more
- Meet with geisha and photograph their traditional performance in Kyoto, and capture the vivid costumes and masks of Kagura dancers in Hiroshima.
- Spend the night at a traditional Mount Koya monastery, and rise early for a temple photo shoot, followed by a morning prayer ceremony with the resident monks.
- Capture images from the ancient pilgrimage site of Mount Koya and from Naoshima Island, overlooking the Inland Sea.
- Record the ancient traditions of rural Japan as we explore age-old villages and thatched dwellings in Shikoku's verdant Iya Valley.
June 22 - July 3, 2021 & July 6 - 17, 2021 (Cancelled due to Covid -19)
Train your camera on the majesty of southern Africa on an epic journey from thundering Victoria Falls to the shimmering lagoons, meandering streams, and flood plains of Botswana's spectacular Okavango Delta - the "jewel of the Kalahari." Enjoy epic photo opportunities on one-of-a-kind adventures by steam locomotive and riverboat, and get close to the action on open-vehicle game drives and canoe safaris that venture into the wilderness. Seek out elephants, hippos, giraffes, and cheetahs; rare white rhinos and endangered African wild dogs; plus all manner of bird life.
- Glide down Botswana’s Chobe River aboard the luxury Zambezi Queen riverboat, and navigate the meandering streams of the Okavango Delta on traditional mokoro canoes.
- Hone your night photography on nocturnal safaris alongside expert trackers in pursuit of leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, and other predators
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- Feel the spray of Victoria Falls, or the “smoke that thunders,” alongside a private guide on the quieter Zambian side.
- Climb aboard the vintage Royal Livingstone Express steam train for an unforgettable dinner ride through the photogenic Zambezi River Valley.
PRIVATE JET TOURS
Nevada will accompany as the National Geographic photo expert
March 16 - April 8 , 2022 (Cancelled due to Covid -19)
Set out on the adventure of a lifetime with top National Geographic experts and discover some of the world’s most celebrated treasures—all in one extraordinary journey. Explore the architectural marvels of Machu Picchu, Petra, and the Taj Mahal; encounter the incredible creatures of the Great Barrier Reef and the Serengeti Plain; and experience diverse cultures from the Buddhist monasteries of Tibet to the Polynesian paradise of Samoa.
- Alongside a team of National Geographic experts, embark on a globe-trotting expedition featuring 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Easter Island to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Visit with National Geographic explorers and grantees in the field and learn about their groundbreaking research in marine biology, anthropology, archaeology, and paleontology.
- Gain insight into local cultures as you visit a women’s cooperative in Samoa, cook alongside a Cambodian chef, and sip mint tea with a Berber family in Morocco.
- Stay at world-class accommodations, with options that include two spectacular National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, in the hills of Bhutan, and on the rim of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater.
AROUND THE WORLD BY PRIVATE JET: THE NORTHERN ROUTE
June 9-30, 2020 (Cancelled due to Covid -19)
Explore vestiges of ancient empires, fathomless lakes and fjords, and spectacular accomplishments of art and architecture as you circumnavigate the Northern Hemisphere by private jet. Revitalize your spirit in the tranquil gardens and exquisite temples of the one-time imperial Japanese capitals of Kyoto and Nara. Learn nomadic traditions in Mongolia, and delve into the rich history of Russia’s rulers and revolutionaries in Irkutsk and St. Petersburg. Venture further north to discover Norway’s pristine fjords, the remarkable geology of Iceland, and the otherworldly realm of Greenland’s vast glaciers.
- Marvel at world-famous landmarks, from the Winter Palace of St. Petersburg to the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, as you circumnavigate the Northern Hemisphere by private jet.
- Learn about the vital relationships between northern cultures and their environments, meeting with Mongolia’s nomads, Norwegian farmers, and Japanese artisans.
- Hike through deep desert canyons and descend into a dormant volcano to gain new perspectives on the wonders of the northern wilds.
- Gain unique insights into history, culture, ecology, and geology while traveling with a team of world-renowned National Geographic experts.
Dec 28, 2020 - Jan 20, 2021 (Cancelled due to Covid -19)
Set out on the adventure of a lifetime with top National Geographic experts and discover some of the world’s most celebrated treasures—all in one extraordinary journey. Explore the architectural marvels of Machu Picchu, Petra, and the Taj Mahal; encounter the incredible creatures of the Great Barrier Reef and the Serengeti Plain; and experience diverse cultures from the Buddhist monasteries of Tibet to the Polynesian paradise of Samoa.
- Alongside a team of National Geographic experts, embark on a globe-trotting expedition featuring 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Easter Island to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Visit with National Geographic explorers and grantees in the field and learn about their groundbreaking research in marine biology, anthropology, archaeology, and paleontology.
- Gain insight into local cultures as you visit a women’s cooperative in Samoa, cook alongside a Cambodian chef, and sip mint tea with a Berber family in Morocco.
- Stay at world-class accommodations, with options that include two spectacular National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, in the hills of Bhutan, and on the rim of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater.
Asia is defined by its very diversity: snow-capped mountains and steamy jungles, marble palaces and gilded temples, ancient plazas and soaring skylines. Join a team of National Geographic experts to discover the best the continent has to offer, flying from high Himalayan peaks to Vietnamese beaches, the deserts of India, and beyond on a spectacular expedition by private jet. Along the way, explore some of the many cultural influences that have shaped Asia’s rich tapestry, from the Newar to the Khmer and maharajas to Buddhist monks; and discover centuries-old traditions that live on in modern-day communities.
- Alongside a team of National Geographic experts, embark on a globe-trotting expedition featuring 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Easter Island to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Visit with National Geographic explorers and grantees in the field and learn about their groundbreaking research in marine biology, anthropology, archaeology, and paleontology.
- Gain insight into local cultures as you visit a women’s cooperative in Samoa, cook alongside a Cambodian chef, and sip mint tea with a Berber family in Morocco.
- Stay at world-class accommodations, with options that include two spectacular National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, in the hills of Bhutan, and on the rim of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater.
April 28 - May 20, 2021 (Cancelled due to Covid -19)
The ancient Silk Road was more than a network of trade routes—it was a highway of ideas, beliefs, and customs that shaped Asia and Europe for more than a millennium. Join a team of National Geographic Experts on a breathtaking adventure along this legendary crossroads, soaring from the Arabian Peninsula to China and beyond. As you travel, gain insights into rural traditions and time-honored crafts, and discover unexpected connections with the peoples you encounter—a testament to the Silk Road’s enduring cultural legacy.
- Explore eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, from the wood-carved temples of the Kathmandu Valley to fabled Samarkand and ancient Merv, one of the best preserved oasis cities along the Silk Road.
- Set out on walking tours of some of the Silk Road’s important port towns, discovering the spice-filled souks of Muscat, Hoi An’s charming harbor, and the historic Podil district in Kyiv (formerly Kiev).
- Venture to the ancient trading outpost of Dunhuang in northwest China and discover millennia-old Buddhist art in the spectacular Mogao Caves.
- Immerse yourself in timeless local traditions as you witness nomadic games in the Kyrgyz countryside, observe a paper craftsman at work in Samarkand, and learn about Georgia’s ancient winemaking methods on a visit to a wine estate.