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National Geographic Quest

National Geographic Quest departure schedule

(6) National Geographic Quest 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. 

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Dec

From

$5,654

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Dec

From

$5,654

Top Highlights

  • Venture into remote wilderness: hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, and explore far from any inhabited places
  • Transit the Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and in the coolness of night—plus an exclusive stop at the Smithsonian Research Institute
  • Discover the wild rainforests of Corcovado National Park, which National Geographic dubbed “the most biologically intense place on Earth”
  • Explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take a Zodiac cruise up a wild river
  • Meet the Emberá people of Panama, who welcome us into their village, and meet others working to protect this eco paradise
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Alaska

Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness

Duration

8 days
  1. May
  2. Jun
  3. Jul
  4. Aug
  5. Sep

From

$5,921

Prices are per person

Highlights

Alaska

Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness

Duration

8 days
  1. May
  2. Jun
  3. Jul
  4. Aug
  5. Sep

From

$5,921

Top Highlights

  • Hike through lush forests and muskegs, kayak into secluded inlets, and cruise by Zodiac among electric blue icebergs and curious wildlife
  • By special permit, spend a full day exploring Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
  • If schedules permit, our conservation partners from the Alaska Whale Foundation will come aboard to meet with us and speak about the local whale population
  • Discover Alaska’s seldom-seen, vibrant marine life revealed by our undersea specialist
  • Hike and kayak in the wild remote areas of Tongass National Forest by special permit
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Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

New and Noteworthy

New Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Duration

8 days
  1. Oct
  2. Nov

From

$6,612

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

New and Noteworthy

New Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Duration

8 days
  1. Oct
  2. Nov

From

$6,612

Top Highlights

  • Transit the Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and in the coolness of night—plus an exclusive stop at the Smithsonian Research Institute on Barro Colorado Island
  • Visit the palm-shaded Panamanian archipelago of Guna Yala (formerly San Blas Islands), an autonomous province that is home to the indigenous Guna people, and get immersed in local culture
  • Discover the coastal treasures and remote wilderness of Colombia, exploring vibrant villages, pristine beaches, and wildlife-rich jungles
  • Explore Colombia’s rainforests, among the most biodiverse on Earth, with almost 1,900 bird species and an astonishing list of approximately 450 mammals
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Alaska

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

Duration

14 days
  1. May
  2. Aug
  3. Sep

From

$6,436

Prices are per person

Highlights

Alaska

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

Duration

14 days
  1. May
  2. Aug
  3. Sep

From

$6,436

Top Highlights

  • Hike the San Juan Islands, and cruise where killer whales reliably gather each year to hunt among the numerous uninhabited isles’ remote inlets and bays
  • By special permit, sail into Glacier Bay National Park and pass a full day taking in the grand scale of the mountains, fjords, and active glaciers
  • Spend an afternoon strolling the streets of the 100-year-old town of Petersburg learning about its fishing industry and Norwegian heritage
  • In Misty Fjords National Monument, kayak along sheer, glacially carved cliffs and forested backwaters
  • In British Columbia explore along the shores of forested islands to see whales, dolphins, bears, and eagles
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California Coast

Wild Escapes

Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park

Duration

5 days
  1. Apr
  2. Sep
  3. Oct
  4. Nov
  5. Dec

From

$2,810

Prices are per person

Highlights

California Coast

Wild Escapes

Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park

Duration

5 days
  1. Apr
  2. Sep
  3. Oct
  4. Nov
  5. Dec

From

$2,810

Top Highlights

  • Explore the islands by walking miles of trails, paddling crystal-clear waters by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, exploring by Zodiac, or photographing breathtaking landscapes and bird colonies
  • Hike in a Torrey Pine grove, one of only two on Earth, and enjoy a picnic lunch with sweeping views of the natural harbor
  • See iconic animals such as the American bison, bald eagles, and the Channel Island fox
  • Visit the famous community of Avalon, a haven for movie stars in Hollywood’s golden era
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Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Wild Escapes

New Wild Costa Rica Escape: Exploring Guanacaste’s Natural Wonders

Duration

6 days
  1. Feb
  2. Mar
  3. Nov
  4. Dec

From

$4,408

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Wild Escapes

New Wild Costa Rica Escape: Exploring Guanacaste’s Natural Wonders

Duration

6 days
  1. Feb
  2. Mar
  3. Nov
  4. Dec

From

$4,408

Top Highlights

  • Navigate the pristine coastline of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region, snorkel crystalline waters, and explore wildlife-rich parks and preserves
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystems while exploring via kayak and paddleboard, on foot, on horseback, and soaring by zipline
  • Spend an afternoon enjoying Isla Tortuga’s palm-shaded beaches before a barbecue dinner on the sand
  • Explore the volcanic landscapes of Rincón de la Vieja National Park and search for exotic wildlife, from monkeys to macaws
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