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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AROUND THE WORLD BY PRIVATE JET
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DAYS 9-10 | GREAT BARRIER REEF OR DAINTREE RAINFOREST, AUSTRALIA
Explore the undersea in a semi-submersible, or head into the Daintree Rainforest-the oldest rainforest on Earth.
DAYS 11-13 | SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA
Travel to Siem Reap, your base for exploring the stunning Angkor Wat temple complex. Admire the soaring towers, carved murals, and courtyards of this World Heritage Site, which spans some 400 acres.
DAYS 14-16 | KATHMANDU, NEPAL AND PARO, BHUTAN
Visit Bodhnath, Nepal's largest stupa, and the medieval city of Bhaktapur. In Paro, meet monks at the fortified monastery of Paro Dzong. Opt for a hike up to the legendary Tiger's Nest Temple. Or travel to Thimphu to see one of the largest sitting Buddhas in the world.
DAYS 17-18 | TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA
Take a guided tour of the Taj Mahal, the most iconic site in all of India. Visit the exquisite tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah-also referred to as the "baby Taj" - or the tomb of Akbar. Explore the sandstone Agra Fort, a maze of palaces, courtyards, mosques, and private chambers.
DAYS 19-20 SERENGETI PLAINS OR NGORONGORO CRATER, TANZANIA
Go on safari in Serengeti National Park in search of the "big five"-lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and Cape buffalos.
Head out across the savanna on safari to witness Africa's greatest concentration of wildebeests and zebras.
DAYS 21-22 | PETRA, JORDAN
Explore royal tombs and temples that were chiseled from rock some 2,000 years ago. Encounter members of the local Bedouin community, nomadic Arabs who have inhabited the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa for centuries.
DAYS 23-25 | MARRAKECH, MOROCCO;
In Marrakech, visit historic mosques and the city's bustling medina.
WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S
Return to Washington, D.C. to catch your flight home.
PHOTOGRAPHING THE WORLD BY PRIVATE JET WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
23 DAYS I FROM $119,995* OCTOBER 25-NOVEMBER 16, 2026
DAYS1-2 | SEATTLE, WASHINGTON/ CROSS THE INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE
Meet the renowned National Geographic photographers who are eager to lead you on a photographic odyssey to capture the soul of the world's most fascinating places. Whatever your experience level, and whether you use a state-of-the-art camera or simply snap with your smartphone, this will be an unforgettable experience.
DAYS 3-5 | KANAZAWA, JAPAN
Visit Kenrokuen Garden with its beautiful ponds, streams, and meticulously designed vistas. Explore the Higashi Chaya District and its well-preserved wooden teahouses, quiet alleyways, and the whispers of geisha culture. At Omicho Market, enjoy a vibrant taste of the region's cuisine.
DAYS 6-8 | HOI AN, VIETNAM
This UNESCO World Heritage-listed ancient town looks much as it has for centuries: narrow lanes lined by merchant houses, strung with silk lanterns, and free of modern vehicles. Explore on foot-walking past traditional houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge-and meet local artisans.
DAYS 9-10 | KATHMANDU, NEPAL
Upon arrival, head to the ancient city of Bhaktapur, once the royal capital. Discover ancient temples and palaces adorned with intricately carved wooden windows and latticework-some of the region's best representations of traditional craftsmanship.
DAYS 11-12 | PARO, BHUTAN
Tour the historic fortress and the Paro Dzong monastery. Choose to take a vigorous hike up to the cliff-side Taktsang Lhakhang, also known as Tiger's Nest Monastery. Or spend the day exploring Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan and home to one of the largest seated statues of Buddha in the world.
DAYS 13-15 | SIGIRIYA, SRI LANKA/COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
Choose from a selection of daily activities, including: an excursion to the Golden Temple of Dambulla, a cave monastery featuring beautifully preserved murals and statuary; or visit the royal city of Sigiriya. Spend the night in Colombo before departing early the next day.
DAYS 16-18 | LAIKIPIA OR MAASAI MARA, KENYA
Discover Kenya's Laikipia County, home to many endangered wildlife species-including the black rhino. Explore this fascinating area by jeep and on guided hikes. Along the way, get to know members of the local Samburu and Maasai tribes. In Maasai Mara, embark on early morning and afternoon safari drives across the savannah in search of wild herds and the "Big Five" -lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and Cape buffalos.
DAYS 19-20 | COTONOU, BENIN
Delve into Cotonou culture with a performance blending jazz, spiritual music, and traditional songs. In Ouidah, visit a former Portuguese fort and transit point for enslaved Africans. Explore the Python Temple, and enter the Sacred Forest. Visit Ganvié, a village built on stilts in the middle of Lake Nokoué.
DAYS 21-22 | FES, MOROCCO
Known as the "Mecca of the West," Fes is considered the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco. Visit the city's Bab Boujloud gate and the golden doors of the Royal Palace, as well as the historic Jewish Quarter. And see the exquisite Nejjarine Fountain, or travel to the scenic hillside town of Moulay Idriss and the sprawling Roman ruins of Volubilis.
DAY 23 | WASHINGTON, D.C.
Board the private jet for the final flight to Washington, DC.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AFRICAN DISCOVERY BY PRIVATE JET
14 DAYS I FROM $84,995* | JULY 12-25, 2026
DAY 1 | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
Johannesburg, the vibrant heart of South Africa and its largest metropolis, is the gathering spot for National Geographic Expeditions fellow travelers to check in for this extraordinary journey.
DAYS 2-3 | SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA
Embark on a memorable marine cruise from Walvis Bay Harbor, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Namib Desert, for a journey rich in wildlife and stunning landscapes. Experience the thrill of Sandwich Harbour on a 4x4 tour, a breathtaking adventure along Namibia's iconic Skeleton Coast. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and history of Namibia with a guided tour of Mondesa Township in Swakopmund. Stroll through colorful streets, visit markets, and taste authentic Namibian cuisine prepared by locals. Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the otherworldly landscapes of Moon Valley, ancient, eroded desert terrain, shaped by millions of years of wind and water, featuring dramatic ridges, gorges, and vast vistas that resemble the surface of the moon.
DAY 4 | VICTORIA FALLS/LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World with a guided walk to Victoria Falls. This unforgettable walking tour combines breathtaking scenery, fascinating stories, and a chance to connect with nature at its most spectacular. Experience the magic of an African sunset with a relaxing Zambezi River sunset cruise from Livingstone. Drift along the tranquil waters of the mighty Zambezi, just upstream from Victoria Falls, as the golden hues of the setting sun paint the sky. Discover the vibrant culture of Zambia with a guided tour of Maramba Market. Engage with locals as they share their customs, folklore, and traditions.
DAYS 5-7 | KIGALI OR VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, RWANDA
Hike through the Volcanoes National Park on a full day trek to explore and search for the endangered mountain gorillas. On a hike, observe and learn about Golden Monkeys with a researcher.
Or choose to stay in Kigali and tour the city.
DAYS 8-9 | ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
Discover the UNESCO recognized Stone Town in the historic heart of Zanzibar City. Continue to a local spice plantation to sample indigenous spices. Visit the Jozani Forest to search endemic wildlife found only on the island.
DAYS 10-12 | MAASAI MARA, KENYA
Fly to Nairobi, and transfer to a local charter and /or commercial flight to Maasai Mara for two full days of safari drives. Delve into Maasai culture during a village visit where you'll learn about their traditional games, sports, music, dance, and everyday life. Board a safari truck, and experience the wildlife as darkness nears looking out to spot rising nocturnal wildlife mixing with the species that are beginning to turn down for the night.
DAYS 13-14 | MAASAI MARA, KENYA/ROME, ITALY
Return to Nairobi before continuing on to Rome.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ACROSS THE CONTINENTS BY PRIVATE JET
25 DAYS I FROM $114,995* JANUARY 15-FEBRUARY 8, 2026
DAY 1 | HONOLULU, HAWAII
Arrive in Honolulu for the start of your amazing trip. In the evening, meet your fellow guests, National Geographic Experts, and expedition staff at a reception and dinner at the hotel.
DAYS 2-4 | BORA BORA
Spend time snorkeling Bora Bora's clear blue waters. Ride on an outrigger canoe. Hike through the jungle to the Valley of the Kings. Discover ancient petroglyphs and WWll remnants on a 4WD tour.
DAYS 5-8 | CROSS THE INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE/ AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Explore Waiheke Island on a choice of tours focusing on history, culture, or cuisine. Go behind the scenes at the Auckland Museum. Sail the harbor aboard an America's Cup yacht.
DAYS 9-10 | HOBART, TASMANIA
See the famed Tasmanian Devil at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Browse locally crafted goods at the Salamanca Market. Watch history come to life at the former convict settlement of Port Arthur. View Indigenous art at the Art Mob Aboriginal Art Gallery, and enjoy a private tour of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA).
DAYS 11-12 | YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA
Explore the 9th-century temple of Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple, decorated with over 2,600 relief panels and 500 statues. Or attend a workshop to learn how to create traditional pottery or batik textile art.
DAYS 13-15 | UDAIPUR, INDIA
Take in the ornate 15th-century Ranakpur Temple. Tour Udaipur's old city, and visit a miniature painting studio. Learn the history of Khumbhalgarh Fort, known as the Great Wall of India. See Udaipur's City Palace, and walk through Peacock Square, followed by a tour of the Crystal Gallery.
DAYS 16-18 | MAASAI MARA, KENYA
Embark on early morning and afternoon safari drives across the savannah in search of wild herds and the "Big Five"-lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and Cape buffalos.
DAYS 19-20 | COTONOU AND OUIDAH, BENIN
Delve into Cotonou culture with a performance blending jazz, spiritual music, and traditional songs. In Ouidah, visit a former Portuguese fort and transit point for enslaved Africans. Explore the Python Temple, and enter the Sacred Forest. Visit Ganvie, a village built on stilts in the middle of Lake Nokoué.
DAYS 21-22 | SALVADOR, BRAZIL
Tour the squares and churches of the historic center of Salvador de Bahia. Visit locations and a museum celebrating Salvador's African history and Afro-Brazilian culture. Learn the history of Candomblé on an optional visit to a terreiro, a house of worship.
DAYS 23-25 | BOGOTA, COLOMBIA/HOUSTON, TEXAS
In Bogotá, visit a revitalized community to learn how art projects and a football field have helped foster growth. Ride to the summit of Monserrate Hill. Visit a hummingbird observatory.
Tour the famed Candelaria neighborhood, and explore some of Bogotá's famed museums. Finally, fly to Houston to connect with your flight home.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SACRED PLACES OF ASIA BY PRIVATE JET
22 DAYS I FROM $104,995* APRIL 13-MAY 4, 2026
DAYS 1-2 PORTLAND, OREGON/ CROSS THE INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE
The private jet departs from Portland, crossing the International Date Line as you cruise in luxurious comfort to your first stop in Japan.
DAYS 3-5 | KYOTO, JAPAN
Tour the iconic Kinkaku-ji or Golden Pavilion, and gaze at its reflection in the Mirror Pond. On a day trip outside of Kyoto, visit nearby Miyajima Island and the Itsukushima Shrine. Explore Tenryuji, one of the major temples of Zen Buddhism. Take in a Noh performance, a highly stylized theater featuring elaborate masks.
DAYS 6-7 | LUANG PRABANG, LAOS
Visit Xieng Thong, one of the most important monasteries in Laos. Enjoy a boat ride up the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves. Tour the oldest temple grounds in Laos, Wat Visoun, and visit That Pathum stupa.
DAYS 8-9 | BALI, INDONESIA
Participate in a traditional blessing ceremony led by a local Balinese priest. Tour the Pura Batuan Temple followed by a visit to a traditional Batuan-style painter. Discover sacred places from Gunung Kawi Temple and Tirta Temple, to Mount Batur and Lake Batur.
DAYS 10-12 | KATHMANDU, NEPAL
Visit Bhaktapur, and explore Durbar Square before traveling to Dhulikhel. Participate in guided yoga and meditation sessions, and experience Ayurvedic practices that have shaped Buddhist doctrines. Explore the villages and temples in the mountains outside of Kathmandu on optional trekking excursions.
DAYS 13-15 | PARO, BHUTAN
Tour Paro Rinpung, the largest Dzong, monastery and fortress in Nepal. Hike to the famed "Tiger's Nest," Paro Taktsang. Visit the historic Kyichu Monastery, built in the 7th century. Choose to tour the Bhutan capital of Thimphu, and visit locations of historic significance.
DAYS 16-17 | VARANASI, INDIA
Discover the history of Kashi Vishwanath, the "Golden Temple." Witness daily life along the banks of the Ganges, the river most sacred to Hindus.
DAYS 18-19 | ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Marvel at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the world's largest. Visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr al Hosn, connecting the modern city to its past.
DAYS 20-22 / ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Marvel at the Hagia Sophia, considered to be the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Explore Topkapi Palace, the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Gather for a memorable farewell gala event, and the next morning, board your commercial flight home.
WILDLIFE OF THE WORLD BY PRIVATE JET: IN SEARCH OF PANDAS, GREAT MIGRATION & GORILLAS WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
24 DAYS 1 FROM $119,995* JULY 28-AUGUST 20, 2025
DAYS 1-2 | SINGAPORE
The day after attending a welcome reception and dinner, visit the Singapore Zoo, internationally recognized for its conservation efforts. Then experience the Gardens by the Bay, blending futuristic architecture with diverse botanical species.
DAYS 3-5 | CHENGDU, CHINA
Tour the capital of China's Sichuan province. Visit a panda reserve in the remote Wolong area to learn about their care and conservation. Attend a Sichuan opera-a performance featuring vivid masks and costumes, singing, and acrobatics. Choose to go on an optional half-day excursion to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
DAYS 6-8 | YALA NATIONAL PARK AND BUNDALA NATIONAL PARK, SRI LANKA
Seek out elephants, leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, peacocks, and some 200 bird species on safari in Yala National Park. Venture to the coastal wetlands of Bundala National Park.
If you wish, visit Kataragama temple for a ceremonial worship sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and the indigenous Vedda people.
DAYS 9-11 | MALÉ, MALDIVES
Discover extraordinary marine habitats, and get acquainted with local culture. You'll have the chance to go snorkeling, take part in local traditions, or look for dolphins and other marine life on a wildlife cruise.
DAYS 12-14 | MAURITIUS
Explore this small island whose cultural heritage and traditional cuisine have been influenced by a diverse mix of nations that
include India, France, and China. Search for an amazing array of marine life-including dolphins and sperm whales-among its colorful coral reefs.
DAYS 15-16 | NOSY BE, MADAGASCAR
Cruise to Lokobe Reserve for a hike in the lowland rainforests, home to black lemurs and Nosy Be Panther Chameleons. Or sail by catamaran to Nosy Tanikely to explore the island's diverse flora and fauna, and to snorkel among vibrant reefs. Visit Lemuria Land, a nature reserve harboring many of Madagascar's endemic species.
DAYS 17-19 | MAASAI MARA, KENYA
From Nairobi, fly to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve to witness the annual great migration of millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals. Set out on safaris and game drives with local experts. You can also follow guides on foot through the brush, or choose to delve into Maasai culture during a village visit.
DAYS 20-22 | KIGALI OR VOLCANOES
NATIONAL PARK, RWANDA
On a full-day gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park, search for these fascinating giants studied by the late Dian Fossey. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to sit among gorilla families, and observe them at close range.
DAYS 23-24 | ROME, ITALY
Your expedition comes to an end in Rome, where you can enjoy this charming city before catching your flight home.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ANCIENT TRADITIONS AND NATURAL WONDERS BY PRIVATE JET
21 DAYS I FROM $104,995* APRIL 30-MAY 20, 2026
DAYS 1-2 | SEATTLE, WASHINGTON/CROSS THE INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE
Arrive in Seattle, and meet National Geographic Experts, as well as your fellow travelers, during a welcome reception and dinner at the hotel. The next morning, your first flight by private jet takes you to Japan, where on the way, you'll cross the International Date Line, losing a day in transit.
DAYS 3-5 | KYOTO, JAPAN
Land in Japan's historic city of Kyoto-home to ancient wooden temples and exquisite gardens. Visit iconic sites such the gleaming Mirror Pond of Kinkaku-ji, and the impressive Nijo Castle.
DAYS 6-8 | HOI AN, VIETNAM
Catch a glimpse into an era when traders from Japan, China, India, and beyond frequented the harbor of Hoi An. Choose from fascinating experiences like a visit to the ancient Hindu temple complex at My Son, or explore the historic citadel and imperial tomos of the Nguyen Dynasty in Hue.
DAYS 9-10 / UDAIPUR, INDIA
Highlights include: a visit to Lake Pichola to view its grand palaces and the spectacular courtyards of the City Palace, a soaring creation of marble and granite perched on the lake's edge, as well as a chance to experience the bustling bazaars of Old Town, including a stop at an artist's studio.
DAYS 11-12 | MAHÉ, SEYCHELLES
Peruse the fresh tropical fruits and exotic spices found at the vibrant Sir Selwyn Clarke Market in Victoria. Relax under the shade of swaying palm trees, or explore the white-sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters of Petite Anse Bay.
DAYS 13-15 | MAASAI MARA, KENYA
From your elegant safari camp on the border of the Maasai Mara wilderness reserve, set out on safaris across Kenya's spectacular landscapes in search of lions, wildebeests, leopards, elephants, black rhinos, stately giraffes, and more than 500 species of birds.
DAYS 16-17 | CAIRO, EGYPT
Experience fascinating locations like the Khan el-Khalili market, a cultural and economic center since the 14th century; the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval fortification which was Egypt's seat of government from the 13th to 19th centuries, as well as the famed Pyramids of Giza.
DAYS 18-21 | MADRID, SPAIN; WASHINGTON, D.C.
Tour the extensive collection of works by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Rubens, Velazquez, and Goya at the Prado Museum. View Pablo Picasso's "Guernica" at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. Enjoy a tour of Toledo or Segovia before your flight to Washington, D.C.
