84 experiences found
Essence Of IsraelNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Essence Of Israel
Jerusalem Airport, Israel
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9 Days • from $8,990* per person
Provider: Artisans of Leisure (3 testimonials) Perfect for first-time and return visitors alike, “Essence of Israel” is the quintessential private tour of Israel. Our Israel tours are designed for travelers who want a sophisticated private tour that focuses on Israel’s rich history, culture and religious heritage—all with an emphasis on luxury. Daily touring is a mix of the most interesting neighborhoods, markets, architectural highlights, museums, archaeological sites, places of historical and biblical interest, natural wonders, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and our favorite lesser-known attractions.Begin in Jerusalem,… more |
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14 Day China Family AdventureNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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14 Day China Family Adventure
Beijing Airport, China
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14 Days • from $3,738* per person
Provider: Kensington Tours (3 testimonials) This National Geographic award winning tour showcases the culture & beauty of this fascinating land with the comfort & flexibility of private guide, driver & plenty of family flair. Highlights include the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, the Terracotta Warriors, stunning Guilin & more. Family adventure & fun abounds: cook lunch with a local family, practice Tai Chi in the park with the locals, cruise the Li River, visit rural villages, see an awe-striking 500-person water… more |
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Uncovering Alexander's EgyptNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Uncovering Alexander's Egypt
Cairo International Airport, Egypt
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14 Days • from $9,305* per person
Provider: Ker & Downey (1 testimonial) Journey to Cairo first where you are introduced to the rich culture and history of Egypt. The Great Pyramids, Memphis ruins and the Museum of Antiquities are all on the menu on this first city of your trip – an appetizer that sets the stage for amazing encounters. After two days full of magical sightseeing in Cairo, venture south to the Bahariya Oasis to the Qasr El Bawity luxury lodge and the home of the Valley of the Golden Mummies.… more |
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South Pole 20k Ski ExpeditionNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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South Pole 20k Ski Expedition
Airport near Punta Arenas, Chile
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9 Days • from $42,950* per person
Provider: PolarExplorers An incredible opportunity to fly all the way to the South Pole or ski the last 20 kilometers. Remote, virtually inaccessible, and unlike any other destination, the South Pole awaits adventurous travelers. This adventure starts in Punta Arenas, Chile, where you will be met at your hotel for a pre-flight briefing and luggage weigh-in. Punta Arenas is very close to some of the world's best penguin rookeries, and well worth exploring. From Punta Arenas, you'll board a charter flight to… more |
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Raja Ampat ArchipelagoNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Raja Ampat Archipelago
Jakarta Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia
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13 Days • from $8,090* per person
Provider: Oceanic Society Located in the heart of the Coral Triangle- the waters surrounding the Raja Ampat Archipelago in Indonesia's West Papua province are one of the most biologically diverse areas on the planet boasting more than 500 species of coral and more than 1,300 species of fish. Aboard our traditional style Indonesian schooner with all the modern comforts and facilities, our small group enjoys an intimate exploration of this underwater paradise located far from the beaten track.Reefs throughout Raja Ampat are among… more |
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The Kenya Conservation SafariNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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The Kenya Conservation Safari
Nairobi, Kenya
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9 Days • from $5,995* per person
Provider: Micato Safaris The Kenya Conservation Experience Safari Behind-the-Scenes With Heroes in Conservation 9 Days Departs Sunday, Returns Friday Day 1 Nairobi Arrive in Narobi. Karibu! Welcome to Kenya! more |
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Palau: Oceania OdysseyNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Palau: Oceania Odyssey
Koror Airport, Airai, Palau
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10 Days • from $4,895* per person
Provider: Boundless Journeys (3 testimonials) Micronesia's Palau, one of the world's finest marine ecosystems, is full of opportunities for exploration and discovery. Imagine the richness of a natural wonderland that lies at the confluence of three major ocean currents. We spend days kayaking among the famed Rock Islands, uninhabited and shaped like giant, jungle-covered limestone mushrooms, riddled with sea caves, tunnels, lakes, and secluded white sand beaches - all protected by a barrier reef just offshore. We explore with mask and snorkel, swimming with Palau's… more |
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The Maya In Guatemala And BelizeNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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The Maya In Guatemala And Belize
Guatemala airport, Guatemala City
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15 Days • from £4,200* per person
Provider: Andante Travels We now have intricate details of the lives, politics, religious rituals, wars and astronomical observations of the all-powerful and colourful figures who were the Maya aristocracy. A vivid picture has emerged of competitive city-states headed by aggressive dynasts regularly at war: blood-letting and human sacrifice at the centre of their religious practice.Yet despite this, the Maya still present mysteries: how could such an obviously civilised society have emerged in the tropical forest, which seems a particularly hostile setting for human… more |
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Human Origins: Tanzania to South AfricaNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Human Origins: Tanzania to South Africa
Kilimanjaro Airport, Arusha, Tanzania
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14 Days • from $12,495* per person
Provider: National Geographic Expeditions Walk in the footsteps of early humans, from the highlands of the Great Rift Valley to the Eden of South Africa’s Western Cape, in the company of one of National Geographic’s top experts on human origins. Examine world-famous Paleolithic finds. Track chimpanzees and observe their humanlike behavior. Step inside prehistoric cave homes, examine crucial fossil finds at Olduvai Gorge, and encounter wildlife on safari in the primordial landscapes of East Africa.Trip Highlights Travel with a human origins expert, and meet… more |
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Patagonian ExplorerNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Patagonian Explorer
Santiago Airport, Santiago, Chile
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18 Days • from $7,490* per person
Provider: Compass Expeditions (2 testimonials) Patagonia, a world of vast blue skies, deep blue glaciers and towering snow capped peaks. A motorcycle tour through this region will be some of the greatest biking moments of your life. This motorcycle tour is a scenic overload, beginning in the Chilean Lakes district town of Pucon we ride into Argentina and onto Bariloche, via the famous seven lake ride, every inch is a scenic splendour. Further south we enter the vast and remote Patagonia stopping overnight at a,… more |
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Southern Spain & MoroccoNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Southern Spain & Morocco
Airport near Granada, Spain
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14 Days • from $13,295* per person
Provider: Artisans of Leisure (3 testimonials) This private tour offers a taste of the best of southern Spain and Morocco, both known for great weather, beautiful landscapes, wonderful food, impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites, rich cultural traditions and wonderful luxury hotels decorated in the most evocative local style. This tour is also an ideal introduction for more extensive travel to other destinations throughout Spain and Morocco.Begin in Granada, one of the richest and most populous cities in Europe during Moorish rule and still one of Spain's… more |
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Cuba : Environmental Protection And Sustainable DevelopmentNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Cuba : Environmental Protection And Sustainable Development
Havana Airport, Cuba
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9 Days • from $2,600* per person
Provider: Global Exchange Reality Tours Throughout the 1960's, 70's and 80's, the Cuban people enjoyed the highest quality-of-life indices in Latin America, rivaling the United States and other countries of the developed world. Cuba was internationally praised as the one developing country that had eradicated hunger and the World Health Organization touted the Cuban health care system as a "model for the world." As early as 1989, Cuba ranked 11th in the world in the Overseas Development Council's Physical Quality of Life Index, (which includes… more |
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Samba Tango Rio De Janeiro To Buenos AiresNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Samba Tango Rio De Janeiro To Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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30 Days • from €3,900* per person
Provider: Tour d’Afrique After leaving Rio de Janeiro the cyclists on the SambaTango Bike Expedition will enjoy following the coast road from Rio to Santos, pass through intense rain forests like the Juréia Reserve, enjoy riding on the sandy beach and cycle along the beautiful islands from Cananéia all the way to Paranaguá.Then it is up the Graciosa Road up to cycling mad city of Curitiba, followed by a ride along Brazil's first bike touring route, the Circuito Vale Europeu). Heading back to… more |
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Sri Lanka Reborn In PeaceNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Sri Lanka Reborn In Peace
Colombo Airport, Sri Lanka
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7 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Remote Lands (3 testimonials) Sri Lanka is a traveler's paradise, with rich culture and art, ancient architecture, exquisite cuisine, marvelous beaches, stunning mountains, superb animals and safaris, fabulous hotels and some of the kindest people in the world. In a ten-day stay on the island, you can see much of this mostly Buddhist country the size of Georgia, and experience a wide range of enthralling activities covering all aspects of Sri Lankan culture and life.Remote Lands immerses you in Sri Lankan culture by providing… more |
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Hawaii A Native ParadiseNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Hawaii A Native Paradise
Hawaii, United States
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10 Days • from $3,197* per person
Provider: Go Native America Don’t miss this fabulous entryway to the paradise of Native Hawaii; as diverse as it is ancient. Hear stories of indigenous culture, history and of a model of sustainability practiced by Hawaiians centuries ago. Stargaze into the world of profound astronomic discoveries and savor the amazing diversity of geological, biological and botanical wonders from coastal lava plains, lush rainforests and alpine desert—not to mention Hawaii’s sacred volcano Kilauea, home of fire goddess ‘Pele’, before which traditional Hawaiians come to sing,… more |
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LaosNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Laos
Vientiane Airport, Vientiane, Laos
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7 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Remote Lands (3 testimonials) Laos is a country of astounding physical beauty, kind-hearted people and compelling cultural heritage. The Buddhist nation is also one of the most undeveloped and least-visited countries in the world — making it quite alluring to the adventurous traveler. Like Cambodia and Vietnam, it was also a French colony, but it has remained much more isolated than the other two countries in the former Indochina, in part because of its landlocked location between Thailand, Burma (Myanmar), China, Vietnam and Cambodia.… more |
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Nepal Trek 2010 Everest Base CampNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Nepal Trek 2010 Everest Base Camp
Kathmandu, Nepal
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20 Days • from $2,400* per person
Provider: Trekking for Kids Trekking for Kids' 2010 expedition to Nepal Everest Base Camp truly was a "Trip of a Lifetime." Voted by National Geographic Traveler magazine as one of 2010's, "50 Tours of a Lifetime," Trekking for Kids rose to the occasion and offered two back-to-back expeditions to Nepal. These trips provided the opportunity for 40 Trekkers from the US, Canada, and Europe, to not only walk in the shadows of some of the most iconic mountains in the world, but to do… more |
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Silk Route Bicycle TourNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Silk Route Bicycle Tour
Airport, China near Shanghai, China
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129 Days • from €11,900* per person
Provider: Tour d’Afrique The Silk Road has beckoned seekers of truth and adventure since time immemorial. Now you have the opportunity to discover the magic of the world’s most famous trade route from the best seat in the house – your bicycle. As part of a group of free-spirited cyclists, you will follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, Marco Polo and Genghis Khan. Like them, your passage across the vast Asian continent will depend on sheer muscle and determination, a sound… more |
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Alaska Life List Adventure with Alaska Wildland AdventuresNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Alaska Life List Adventure with Alaska Wildland Adventures
Airport near Anchorage, AK, United States
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10 Days • from $7,695* per person
Provider: Alaska Wildland Adventures Break away from the ordinary and experience the legendary with our Alaska Life List Adventure, an Alaska trip like no other with an amazing sequence of unusual yet attainable adventures. Each day presents an experience likely to find its way onto many an adventure traveler's life list; and we link it all together on this ten day adventure. No experience is necessary and while truly a legendary expedition by day, each night we return to authentic Alaskan lodging with plenty… more |
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Tanzania Expedition Climb Mt. KilimanjaroNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Tanzania Expedition Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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14 Days • from $5,195* per person
Provider: Roadmonkey Adventure Philanthropy In June, a Roadmonkey expedition team will return to Tanzania to summit Africa’s tallest mountain, via the challenging and scenic Machame Route, and then travel to the island of Zanzibar, off Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast, to complete our custom-designed, hands-on volunteer project. more |
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