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National Geographic Explorer departure schedule

(8) National Geographic Explorer Itineraries

NOTE: For expeditions departing April 2024 onward, Day 1 of our itineraries will no longer reflect “departure from the U.S.” and will reflect “arrival to the city” where your expedition begins.  Durations of expeditions will remain unchanged. More details. 

Arctic

Iceland

A Circumnavigation of Iceland

Duration

11 days
  1. Jul
  2. Aug

From

$7,335

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

A Circumnavigation of Iceland

Duration

11 days
  1. Jul
  2. Aug

From

$7,335

Top Highlights

  • Experience all of Iceland’s geological manifestations: glaciers, geysers, thundering waterfalls, immense cliffs, geothermal springs, boiling mud pots, and lava-scapes of unearthly beauty
  • Meet local Icelandic experts ranging from economists to filmmakers and enjoy exclusive music performances.
  • Explore Iceland’s wild western coast; Siglufjörður in the north; the rarely visited rugged east coast; and the Westman islands in the south, among the planet’s youngest archipelagos
  • Actively explore by taking Zodiacs into fjords and serene bays
  • Customize your experience by taking an expedition extension
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Europe & British Isles

Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland

Duration

16 days
Jun

From

$12,245

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe & British Isles

Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland

Duration

16 days
Jun

From

$12,245

Top Highlights

  • Trace a maritime thread around the isles, exploring the wild and beautiful places where Celtic and Viking influences still thrive in local languages and customs
  • Sail around magical Skellig Michael, which is crowned with a seventh-century beehive monastery
  • See the stunning 12th-century Iona Abbey, and Zodiac into Fingal’s Cave in Scotland
  • Explore wild, windswept outer isles; search for whales, dolphins, and seals; and see vast, important seabird nesting sites
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Antarctica

Patagonia

Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Duration

20 days
  1. Nov
  2. Dec

From

$17,070

Prices are per person

Highlights

Antarctica

Patagonia

Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Duration

20 days
  1. Nov
  2. Dec

From

$17,070

Top Highlights

  • Seek out Antarctica’s iconic wildlife—including penguins, seals, and killer whales—and marvel at incandescent icebergs using our fleet of kayaks and Zodiacs
  • Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords and explore spectacular Glacier Alley, where monumental glaciers calve into the sea
  • Hike among the snowcapped “horns” of Torres del Paine National Park and enjoy special access to Karukinka Natural Park, the largest protected land area in Tierra del Fuego
  • Cruise the waters of Francisco Coloane Marine Park, searching for the humpback whales and dolphins that inhabit this vast marine reserve
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Arctic

Greenland

Fabled Lands Of The North: Greenland to Newfoundland

Duration

17 days
Aug

From

$19,161

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Greenland

Fabled Lands Of The North: Greenland to Newfoundland

Duration

17 days
Aug

From

$19,161

Top Highlights

  • Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites alongside a team of experts: glide among soaring icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord; and ponder the remains of the 11th-century Viking village at L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Meet Inuit artisans on Baffin Island and learn about their carving and weaving traditions
  • Join our naturalists to search for polar bears, caribou, arctic foxes, humpback and minke whales, walruses, and more in their natural habitat
  • Explore the untamed coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador, discovering spectacular fjords and cliffs on foot and by kayak and Zodiac
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Arctic

New and Noteworthy

Greenland

New South Greenland Exploration: Fjords, Waterfalls, and Fishing Villages

Duration

12 days
Aug

From

$13,955

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

New and Noteworthy

Greenland

New South Greenland Exploration: Fjords, Waterfalls, and Fishing Villages

Duration

12 days
Aug

From

$13,955

Top Highlights

  • Experience the ice floes and deep fjords of southern Greenland by Zodiac, kayak, and hiking excursions
  • Explore the Western and Eastern Settlements of Erik the Red, the Norse explorer credited with naming Greenland
  • Discover Inuit tradition and history along the southern fjords in Qaqortoq and Nanortalik through music, food tastings, and demonstrations
  • View the extraordinarily well-preserved 15th-century Qilakitsoq mummies featured in a National Geographic magazine cover story
  • Witness the volcanic landscapes and breathtaking waterfalls of Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula
  • Travel when there’s a possibility of seeing the northern lights—one of nature’s most stunning displays
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Canada

The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

Duration

10 days
Sep

From

$10,104

Prices are per person

Highlights

Canada

The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

Duration

10 days
Sep

From

$10,104

Top Highlights

  • Discover charming coastal villages and small islands, including the historic French settlements at St. Pierre et Miquelon
  • Explore two UNESCO sites: Gros Morne National Park and the 11th-century Viking site at L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Hike along the dunes and sandstone cliffs of Iles de la Madeleine and discover the Acadian culture
  • Experience the bounty of the region in its famous cuisine including Cape Breton mussels, fresh seafood, and much more
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Arctic

Wild Escapes

Greenland

Wild Greenland Escape

Duration

6 days
Jul

From

$6,079

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Wild Escapes

Greenland

Wild Greenland Escape

Duration

6 days
Jul

From

$6,079

Top Highlights

  • Explore the dramatic coastline of West Greenland by water and on foot, kayaking stunning fjords and hiking across the tundra while on the lookout for wildlife
  • Delve into Greenlandic culture and history at the outstanding museum of Sisimiut and meet with residents of Uummannaq Island to learn about everyday life
  • Hike the Sermermiut Valley to a promontory overlooking the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord and take in extraordinary views of the iceberg-choked bay
  • Visit the archaeological site at Qilakitsoq, where remarkably well-preserved 500-year-old mummies were found in 1972
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Arctic

Wild Escapes

Iceland

Wild Iceland Escape

Duration

6 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$4,066

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Wild Escapes

Iceland

Wild Iceland Escape

Duration

6 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$4,066

Top Highlights

  • Explore Iceland's pristine fjords, fascinating tundra, and dramatic waterfalls, accompanied by a dedicated team of naturalists
  • Encounter evidence of volcanic activity as we soak in geothermal hot springs, hike over cooled lava fields, and view Iceland's newest isle, Surtsey
  • Discover the rich biodiversity of the remote Westfjords and watch for humpback and minke whales in the surrounding waters
  • Choose your own adventure on one of three optional trip extensions, from a hiking excursion across Iceland's untamed highlands to an exploration of the Snaefellsnes peninsula's epic natural wonders
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