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Alaska: Denali to
Prince William Sound
8 DAYS
Encounter majestic landscapes and
diverse wildlife on an expedition
into the heart of Alaska’s untouched
wilderness. Experience the
rugged beauty of Denali National
Park on naturalist-led excursions,
and search for moose, caribou,
wolves, grizzly bears, and Dall
sheep. Hike amid the soaring peaks
of the Alaska Range and journey
along the stunningly scenic Seward
Highway. Cap off your adventure
with a cruise on Prince William
Sound, home to humpback whales
and towering tidewater glaciers.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
•Explore Alaska’s rolling tundra
and taiga forests, spotting an
array of wildlife, including caribou,
moose, wolves, and Dall sheep.
•Immerse yourself in the pristine
wilderness of Denali National Park
on a variety of hikes, taking in
views of the mountain that gave
the park its name.
•Cruise through spectacular Prince
William Sound to spot humpback
whales and orcas, and experience
the thunder of calving glaciers.
•Stay in private cabins in the heart
of Denali, and at a mountain resort
surrounded by snow-dusted glaciers
and peaks.
ITINERARY
Days 1 & 2 –
Fairbanks, Alaska/Denali National Park
Days 3 & 4 – Denali National Park
Day 5 – Denali/Talkeetna
Day 6 – Talkeetna/Girdwood
Day 7 – Prince William Sound
Day 8 – Girdwood/Anchorage
DEPARTURE DATES:
11/06/2016
21/06/2016
23/07/2016
23/08/2016
02/09/2016
Prices start at
$6,195 per person,
double occupancy
Baja California
and the Sea of
Cortez: Among the
Great Whales
8 DAYS
Discover the natural wonders of
the Sea of Cortez on an expedition
aboard the National Geographic
Sea Bird. In the company of marine
biologists, experience up-close encounters
with gray whale mothers
and their calves after they have
migrated to the inlets of Bahía
Magdalena. Hop into a motorized
landing craft to encounter wildlife
up close, from whales to bottlenose
dolphins. Follow naturalists
on hikes amid barrel cacti, and
snorkel among playful sea lions.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
•Experience awe-inspiring encounters
with gray whales as you
explore with a team of naturalists.
•Go snorkeling among acrobatic sea
lions, brilliant blue damselfish, and
schools of king angelfish.
•Kayak through thick mangroves
on the lookout for a variety of
bird species including magnificent
frigatebirds.
•Hike pristine, wind-sculpted sand
dunes and an other-worldly forest
of gigantic cacti.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Los Angeles/La Paz, Mexico
Day 2 – Exploring the Sea of Cortez
Day 3 – Los Islotes and
sla Espiritu Santo
Day 4 – Gorda Banks and Los Cabos
Days 5, 6, & 7 – Bahía Magdalena
Day 8 – San Carlos/La Paz/Los Angeles
DEPARTURE DATES:
16/01/2016
23/01/2016
30/01/2016
06/02/2016 (Reverse Direction)
20/02/2016 (Reverse Direction)
27/02/2016
05/03/2016 (Reverse Direction)
12/03/2016
Prices starting at $6,390
per person, double occupancy
Tahiti to Easter
Island: Tales of the
Pacific
20 DAYS
The tropical seas that stretch
from French Polynesia to Easter
Island have seen missionaries and
mutineers, intrepid explorers and
enigmatic cultures pass their way.
Explore spectacular lagoons and
rare, uplifted atolls, and snorkel
and dive pristine reef systems.
Soak up the joyous rhythms of
traditional music and dancing,
follow the tale of the Mutiny of the
Bounty, and end the voyage among
the evocative statues of Easter
Island.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
•Dive or snorkel the stunning reefs
of Fakarava, part of a UNESCO
Biosphere Reserve, and the Pitcairn
Islands, identified as one of most
unspoiled reef systems in the world
by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence
Enric Sala.
•Trace the legend of the ill-fated
H.M.S. Bounty from Tahiti to Pitcairn
Island, where descendants of
its mutineers still live today.
•Explore the unusual geology and
wildlife of Henderson Island, a UN-
ESCO World Heritage site, and look
for endemic bird species.
•Delve into the intriguing lost culture
of Easter Island, and examine
ancient burial sites and towering
moai with an archaeologist.
ITINERARY
Days 1 & 2 –
U.S. / Papeete, French Polynesia
Days 3 through 8 –
Tuamotu Archipelago / At Sea
Days 9 & 10 – Mangareva, Gambier
Archipelago / At Sea
Days 11 through 15 –
Pitcairn Islands / At Sea
Days 16 through 20 –
Easter island / Santiago, Chile / U.S
DEPARTURE DATES:
13/11/2015
Price starting at $17,390
per person, double occupancy
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