Voyage to some of the world’s most spectacular places by small ship cruise!
Africa
March 2021
We are still finalizing the details of this itinerary. Please let us know you’re interested and we’ll send you the Full Detailed Itinerary as soon as it is available. Contact Us
Witness more than 2 minutes of totality on our 2020 solar eclipse adventure in Chile and Argentina.
Discover pre-Inca tombs, magical Lake Titicaca, and the surreal moonscapes of Salar de Uyuni on this cultural and hiking adventure in Peru and Bolivia.
Explore Borneo's forest floors and treetop canopies, visit cave passages, look for wildlife by boat on jungled rivers, and visit conservation experts on this expedition.
Explore Namibia and Botswana on a world-class safari. Stay in exquisite lodges, game view by 4WD vehicle and canoe, and travel in a small group of only six people!
Journey to Pantanal of Brazil, the world’s largest tropical wetland, to witness hundreds of rare and wild birds and animals, including the jaguar, the largest native cat in the New World. Enjoy overnights on a riverboat and cozy forest lodges.
Head far up north to an enchanting corner of Canada where we’ll hike the Bay of Fundy Trail and see the world’s biggest tides, savoring adventures and New Brunswick's renowned sea-to-table cuisine.
March 2021
We are still finalizing the details of this itinerary. Please let us know you’re interested and we’ll send you the Full Detailed Itinerary as soon as it is available. Contact Us
Witness more than 2 minutes of totality on our 2020 solar eclipse adventure in Chile and Argentina.
We are no longer offering this itinerary, but we encourage you to look at our extraordinary treks:
Hike in the mystical cloud forests of Mashpi, in the green highland realm of traditional haciendas, and on the slopes of snow-capped Cotopaxi, Ecuador’s “shining peak.”
Explore caves, wildlife, and customs of Ethiopia. Hike in Simien Mountains National Park, see troops of gelada baboons, and be welcomed by traditional ceremonies to this vibrant culture with its world-renowned treasures.
On this hiking journey in French and Spanish Basque country, enjoy country hikes, explore Basque heritage in San Sebastian and Bilbao, and sample regional food and wine, including dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Witness the partially eclipsed sun rise above the South Pacific ocean, aboard the luxurious Paul Gauguin. With Guest Expert Jean-Michel Cousteau.
Explore Southern India by rail from Mumbai to Hyderbad with tours of ancient sites, sophisticated cities, and overnights at a seaside resort and palace hotels.
Sail throughout Komodo National Park and the Alor Archipelago along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Enjoy world-class snorkeling on this 12-day small ship expedition.
Snorkel with whale sharks and view vibrant fish and coral in the world’s most biodiverse marine environment—the very heart of the “Coral Triangle” in Indonesia.
From Trieste to Venice: Explore culture, cuisine, and history; delve into a fascinating region of Italy and Slovenia; coastal hikes, vineyard castle, mountain hikes, insider’s experience of Venice.
Cultural walking adventure: Kyoto temples, Shinto shrines of the Shima Peninsula, pearl divers of Toshi-Jima, Kumano Kodo pilgrim trails.
Hike through hidden Kyrgyzstan, taking in spectacular mountain landscapes and meeting the welcoming nomads who live there, athletic horseback riders, and falconers who hunt with eagles.
A once-in-a-lifetime natural history adventure in Madagascar introduces you to a variety of lemurs, surreal landscapes, and botanical wonders found nowhere else on Earth with Trip Leader Roger Williams.
Explore Borneo's forest floors and treetop canopies, visit cave passages, look for wildlife by boat on jungled rivers, and visit conservation experts on this expedition.
Hike through Morocco's lush Middle Atlas, "the garden of Morocco," as well as the High Atlas valleys. Explore the dazzling cities of Fez and Marrakesh, and experience Morocco’s culture, history, and cuisine in ancient villages along the way.
Explore Namibia and Botswana on a world-class safari. Stay in exquisite lodges, game view by 4WD vehicle and canoe, and travel in a small group of only six people!
Join our 20-day trek through mesmerizing Dolpo, where you'll hike the sacred kora circuit around Shey Gompa, and experience a Himalayan world that few trekkers have ever visited.
Journey into Nepal's Tibetan region of Mustang, a once-forbidden kingdom, where we hike through otherworldly landscapes, witness the colorful Tiji festival, and see 15th century murals in Mustang's ancient monasteries.
Hike the best sections on the South Island of New Zealand's long-distance hiking trail, the Te Araroa, from Queen Charlotte Sound to Fiordland National Park. Explore alpine lakes, native forests, and farmlands while enjoying renowned New Zealand wines, Kiwi hospitality, and delightful local cuisine.
September 7-16, 2020
We will not be offering this trip in 2020; the next departures will likely be in 2021. Please contact us for more information.
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Explore the world of the Chachapoya, “the Cloud People,” on a hotel-based hiking adventure to hidden ruins, including Kuèlap, a stunning 9th century citadel that rivals Machu Picchu in its size and setting.
Trek a pilgrim trail across the Cordillera Blanca to reach the monumental pre-Inca ruins at Chavin, the “mother culture” of the Andes.
Discover pre-Inca tombs, magical Lake Titicaca, and the surreal moonscapes of Salar de Uyuni on this cultural and hiking adventure in Peru and Bolivia.
Hike the Azores Islands, with its rich cultural heritage, volcanic landscape, and ancient villages.
Experience an incredible Zambia walking safari, enjoy thrilling encounters with mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Parc Nacional des Volcans, and stay in delightful safari camps and game lodges.
Discover the ancient standing stones of Brodgar and the prehistoric village of Skara Brae, and in the remote northern Highlands, hike coastal trails and moorlands for a true experience of Scotland.
From Trieste to Venice: Explore culture, cuisine, and history; delve into a fascinating region of Italy and Slovenia; coastal hikes, vineyard castle, mountain hikes, insider’s experience of Venice.
Explore South Africa from hikes and wine-tasting in Cape Town to scenic rock formations in the Drakensberg Mountains. Continue on to a safari in Greater Kruger National Park for spectacular wildlife-viewing.
A cultural and wildlife adventure in South Africa that begins in legendary Cape Town and takes you into two of Africa's greatest national parks: Greater Kruger and Hwange, as well as to stunning Victoria Falls.
On this hiking journey in French and Spanish Basque country, enjoy country hikes, explore Basque heritage in San Sebastian and Bilbao, and sample regional food and wine, including dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Witness the partially eclipsed sun rise above the South Pacific ocean, aboard the luxurious Paul Gauguin. With Guest Expert Jean-Michel Cousteau.
We are no longer offering this itinerary, but we encourage you to look at our extraordinary treks:
Sail to Glacier Bay National Park and through Alaska's Inside Passage accompanied by two exceptional expert Guest Speakers on this Special Event! Hike, sea kayak, and observe stunning wildlife by private expedition vessel.
Explore Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park, with game viewing and private boat excursions on the Nile, track mountain gorillas and chimpanzees on foot, and enjoy a Big Game safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
A cultural and wildlife adventure in South Africa that begins in legendary Cape Town and takes you into two of Africa's greatest national parks: Greater Kruger and Hwange, as well as to stunning Victoria Falls.
Experience an incredible Zambia walking safari, enjoy thrilling encounters with mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Parc Nacional des Volcans, and stay in delightful safari camps and game lodges.
A cultural and wildlife adventure in South Africa that begins in legendary Cape Town and takes you into two of Africa's greatest national parks: Greater Kruger and Hwange, as well as to stunning Victoria Falls.
Explore Namibia and Botswana on a world-class safari. Stay in exquisite lodges, game view by 4WD vehicle and canoe, and travel in a small group of only six people!
Discover the secret season of safari in Zimbabwe when the bush is green, wildlife is abundant, and Victoria Falls is at its fullest.
