Voyage to some of the world’s most spectacular places by small ship cruise!
Africa
Witness more than 2 minutes of totality on our 2020 solar eclipse adventure in Chile and Argentina.
Amazing safari in Botswana’s Chobe National Park and Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park with epic game viewing and wonderfully atmospheric lodges.
Enjoy beautiful safari camps and in the Okavango Delta, witness the majesty of Victoria Falls, and safari among the world-famous elephant herds of Hwange National Park.
On this Private Journey, explore the fascinating wildlife of Brazil's famed Pantanal from a secluded ecolodge and by riverboat, then delight in the charms of Rio de Janeiro.
Explore Bulgaria and Romania with hikes in the Rhodope Mountains, the Valley of the Roses, and through Transylvania. We’ll be immersed in a land of legend as we journey across the Danube to Romania’s timeless Brasov, and Bran, Count Dracula’s castle.
July 15-23, 2019
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.
Explore Southeast China from Fujian to Hunan, visiting World Heritage Sites, ancient porcelain capitals, and spectacular national parks including Zhangjiajie and Mt. Lushan.
Enjoy hikes through thriving vineyards, past 13th century monasteries, and between massive stone castles in the wooded countryside, discover the medieval treasures of Bratislava, Cesky Krumlov, and Prague.
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 England and the Channel Islands on this small group adventure, with visits to imposing Stonehenge, the remote islands of Sark and Herm, and the World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast.
Hike the entire route of "Dales Way" in England, a delightful and moderate ramble that brings you through the heart of the magnificent Yorkshire Dales and into Lake District National Park.
Hike the best trails of France's Pyrenees National Park, including the famed GR10 and the dramatic amphitheater called the Cirque de Gavarnie, with overnights in beautiful mountain villages.
Enjoy day hikes on Corsica's mountainous trails, including the famed GR20, a long-distance path that runs the length of this enchanting island. We'll stay in rustic villages perched high in the mountains and along the edge of the sea, and savor Corsican cuisine and hospitality all along the way.
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.
Magical hikes, village markets, visits to original prehistoric caves with a specialist, and much more are in store on our new journey from the Dordogne to the Ardeche, linking Southwest and Southeast France.
A phenomenal special event that witnesses the total solar eclipse in the South Pacific in 2019. This journey is aboard the luxury Paul Gauguin ship and features renowned guest experts for the ultimate solar eclipse experience.
Witness the partially eclipsed sun rise above the South Pacific ocean, aboard the luxurious Paul Gauguin. With Guest Expert Jean-Michel Cousteau.
Discover the natural wonders of western and northern Iceland, with hikes on steaming volcanoes, across rift fissures, below glorious waterfalls, and wonderful birding and whale-watching.
Trek through high, remote Himalayan valleys of Dolpo, one of the last enclaves of pure Tibetan culture.
A cultural and wildlife journey that brings us to tribal villages of northeast India. Includes the colorful Sangai and Hornbill festivals and explorations in Kaziranga National Park, home of the one-horned rhino.
A remarkable journey to Ladakh in search of snow leopards, one of the most elusive creatures on the planet, plus explorations in famed Kanha National Park, the great tiger reserve of India, with naturalist guide extraordinaire Indrajit Latey. A portion of your trip fee supports the Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust.
Explore the wild beaches of Donegal, pilgrim paths of Gleann Cholm Cille, and Mountains of Mourne sweeping to the sea in County Down.
Explore Tuscany's medieval gems of Montepulciano and Pienza, and enjoy a sunset hike into legendary San Gimignano. In the Cinque Terre, hike between secluded villages set beside the sparkling sea.
September 10-19, 2019
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
Adventure in Italy from “heel to toe,” with hikes along olive-tree-lined paths and spectacular coasts. We’ll savor exquisite cuisine fresh from the land and sea, and experience a land rich in the Greek, Roman, and Norman culture.
Experience the wonders of Japan with this winter adventure in Hokkaido. See the snow monkeys, winter cranes, and the Sapporo Snow Festival.
Cultural walking adventure: Kyoto temples, Shinto shrines of the Shima Peninsula, pearl divers of Toshi-Jima, Kumano Kodo pilgrim trails.
September 3-16, 2019
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
April 2020
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
A special symposium and safari program with presentations by expert guest speakers, behind-the-scenes access to AfriCat Foundation, and incredible game viewing in renowned Etosha National Park. Eight thrilling safaris throughout southern Africa complement the symposium.
The Te Araroa Trail runs the entire length of New Zealand—and our special adventure hikes the very best sections as it crosses the North Island. We’ll visit remote villages, cross native bush, hike coastal cliffs, and savor Kiwi culture at its best.
On this adventure above the Arctic Circle in the Lofotens, learn about Viking culture, meet reindeer herders, track whales at sea, savor amazing seafood, and kayak under the midnight sun.
Travel by train from Moscow to St. Petersburg, enjoying a festive New Year celebration, Russian Christmas, and the chance to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).
Explore the world of the Chachapoya, “the Cloud People,” on a hotel-based hiking adventure to hidden ruins, including Kuelap, 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.
Hike the Azores Islands, with its rich cultural heritage, volcanic landscape, and ancient villages.
Explore Bulgaria and Romania with hikes in the Rhodope Mountains, the Valley of the Roses, and through Transylvania. We’ll be immersed in a land of legend as we journey across the Danube to Romania’s timeless Brasov, and Bran, Count Dracula’s castle.
Travel by train from Moscow to St. Petersburg, enjoying a festive New Year celebration, Russian Christmas, and the chance to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).
Encounter a variety of ethnic peoples and historic sites as you travel from Moscow to Northern Caucasus and the western shores of the Caspian Sea.
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.
Enjoy hikes through thriving vineyards, past 13th century monasteries, and between massive stone castles in the wooded countryside, discover the medieval treasures of Bratislava, Cesky Krumlov, and Prague.
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.
A phenomenal special event that witnesses the total solar eclipse in the South Pacific in 2019. This journey is aboard the luxury Paul Gauguin ship and features renowned guest experts for the ultimate solar eclipse experience.
Witness the partially eclipsed sun rise above the South Pacific ocean, aboard the luxurious Paul Gauguin. With Guest Expert Jean-Michel Cousteau.
Explore the wonders of Alaska' Glacier Bay, with kayaking and zodiac excursions, and wonderful on-board amenities aboard a 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.
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.
Amazing safari in Botswana’s Chobe National Park and Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park with epic game viewing and wonderfully atmospheric lodges.
Enjoy beautiful safari camps and in the Okavango Delta, witness the majesty of Victoria Falls, and safari among the world-famous elephant herds of Hwange National Park.
An exciting overland journey brings you from the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar across the Tibetan Plateau to Lhasa, with stops at Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, and Everest Base Camp. The journey ends with a flight across the Himalaya to the intriguing city of Kathmandu.
Trek in India's Garhwal Himalayas, following the Curzon Trail for views of Trisul and Nanda Devi.
