Imagine discussing wildlife conservation issues with world-renowned researchers in Africa’s game reserves, joining the world’s leading archaeologists for special access to the world of the Maya, traveling with award-winning writers in Alaska, or watching an eclipse in a remote corner of the planet with top astronomers—these are some of the unique experiences offered by our Special Events program. These symposiums and specially themed journeys, each featuring a team of eminent guest experts, are our unique way of bringing you an insider’s view, and you can only find it with Wilderness Travel. Our list of past luminaries is long and has included Jane Goodall, Sir Edmund Hillary, Mary Leakey, wildlife biologist George Schaller, author Barry Lopez, astronomer Alex Filippenko, mountaineers Reinhold Messner and Conrad Anker, and adventurer Thor Heyerdahl. Read about our upcoming Special Events below, and scroll down for a look at some of our past programs!
Witness more than 2 minutes of totality on our 2020 solar eclipse adventure in Chile and Argentina.
Witness more than 2 minutes of totality on our 2020 solar eclipse adventure in Chile and Argentina.
Witness the partially eclipsed sun rise above the South Pacific ocean, aboard the luxurious Paul Gauguin. With Guest Expert Jean-Michel Cousteau.
Witness the partially eclipsed sun rise above the South Pacific ocean, aboard the luxurious Paul Gauguin. With Guest Expert Jean-Michel Cousteau.
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.
