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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Witness more than 2 minutes of totality on our 2020 solar eclipse adventure in Chile and Argentina.
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.
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.
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.
Magical walks, 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 Ardèche, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 2020
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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.
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.
Trek through high, remote Himalayan valleys of Dolpo, one of the last enclaves of pure Tibetan culture.
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.
Take in the beautiful cities of St. Petersburg and Moscow and explore the Russian and Norwegian Arctic Circle in pursuit of the magnificent Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).
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.
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.
Take in the beautiful cities of St. Petersburg and Moscow and explore the Russian and Norwegian Arctic Circle in pursuit of the magnificent 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.
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.
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.
