Geographic Expeditions

Open for Travel: Botswana Although it's most famous for safaris in the Okavango Delta, there is more to Botswana than jaw-dropping landscapes and roving elephants. Meet indigenous hunter-gatherers and learn about their disappearing techniques and traditions while on safari.... https://www.geoex.com/destinations/africa/botswana/ ---------- : GeoEx's Kim Keating, on location in Botwana right now!

GeoEx's Linda De La Torre is making us hungry for Mexico! She's been exploring Baja's beautiful coastal scenery and delicious taco variations this week. She'll be ready to share her stories and help you plan an off-the-beaten-path adventure through Baja or other parts of Mexico next week. In the meantime, browse our destination page for inspiration! https://www.geoex.com/destinations/north-america/mexico/... ---------- : Linda De La Torre

GeoEx's Glenn Ringer is testing the waters in South Africa right now. Here are a few images from De Hoop Nature Reserve, a sanctuary for rare coastal plants and marine life including whales. Next, he's off to Grootbos and Cape Town. Follow his adventures as you plan your next trip, and feel free to contact us if you have questions about the new travel regulations or which destination is best for you. ----------... Photos: Glenn Ringer

Vote now in the T + L World's Best Awards survey! Rate your favorite travel experiences and get a chance to win a $10,000 Dream Trip, courtesy of T+L. The results will be revealed in the October 2021 issue of Travel + Leisure. Click here to vote: https://wba.m-rr.com/home

Qatar Airways serves many of our most popular destinations via their hub in Doha. Here are some other fun facts about the airline: 70% of the world's population lives within 5 hours or less from Doha via air.... Qatar Airways Cargo, the cargo division of the airline, is the 2nd largest cargo carrier in the world, after FedEx. Qatar Airways Cargo is committed to preserving wildlife and endangered animals by flying them back to their natural habitat free of charge! Have you flown with Qatar? ---------- : Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar by Sergey Zolkin on Unsplash

New Trip! Mexico: Maya Traditions in Chiapas Led by travel writer Don George Step off the beaten track to explore Tzotzil and Tzeltal Maya villages, where colorful huipils are woven on backstrap looms and women shape graceful pottery by hand. ... Travel back in time, roaming the stone plazas and carved temples of ancient Maya sites, including a private after-hours visit to UNESCO-listed Palenque. We have uncovered the most unique and noteworthy experiences in Chiapas and paired them with acclaimed travel writer Don George as your charismatic leader and a Chiapan as your expert guide. Click here to find out more! https://www.geoex.com/tri/mexico-maya-traditions-in-chiapas ---------- Photo by Jenny Velasco Chiapas, Mexico

Opening alert: Nepal is now open for travel with no quarantine. Experience the majesty of the Himalaya, wander Hindu and Buddhist temples, hike among rhododendron forests, and search for one-horned rhinos. Contact one of our experts to learn more about all of Nepal's charms and how to travel there now.... https://www.geoex.com/destinatio/indian-subcontinent/nepal/ ---------- Photo by Bikalpa Pokhrel on Unsplash

Iceland has a new volcano! Watch it live here, or go see it yourself - Iceland is open for travel. https://visiticeland.com/eruption

In case you missed it, the CDC has cleared vaccinated travelers for take off. Where will you go next?

We know you're excited to get back to travel. So are we! Beginning today, we're ready to take your call 8am-4pm PT every Saturday. Reach out to one of our experts at (866) 942-2315 and start making your dreams a reality!

Though borders with New Zealand are not open yet, you can always plan ahead! GeoEx staff member Esther Hsu shares some highlights of her trip around the islands in 2019. ---------- Head to www.geoex.com to sign up for our newsletter and receive the most up-to-date information on border re-openings, trip availability, and more!

We made it! Today we're delighted to announce that GeoEx has made Outside magazine's annual list of the 50 Best Places to Work listagain! Every year @outsidemagazine asks employees to evaluate their workplaces. We're thrilled that for the 10th year in a row, our employees have placed GeoEx on this coveted list. https://www.outsideonline.com/2418305/best-places-work-2020

While most wildlife conservation groups focus on scientific studies and anti-poaching efforts, WildAid @wildaid works to reduce global consumption of wildlife products and to increase local support for conservation efforts. They work with governments and partners to protect fragile marine reserves from illegal fishing and shark finning, to enhance public and political will for anti-poaching efforts, and to reduce climate change impacts. WildAid is one of the impressive organi...zations selected by the GeoEx Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Geographic Expeditions. 100% of donations to the GeoEx Foundation go to support these organizations, and we will be highlighting each of them over the coming weeks. https://www.geoex.com/responsible-travel/ Photo: Pete Oxford / DanitaDelimont

This time, next year: Travel through Silk Road cities on an epic adventure through Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgystan. Explore the rich cultures, fascinating history and awe-inspiring architecture of this seldom-seen region. Our small group journey departs next fall. https://www.geoex.com/trips/central-asia-epic/ Join us in looking forward to exciting trips with interesting people in 2021. To see all GeoEx's group departures for 2021, visit our website.... Photo: Logga Wiggler

WATCH: Legendary mountaineer and explorer Peter Hillary, son of the first man to summit Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary, talks about New Zealand, where he and his father both were enchanted by the spectacular landscapes and inspired to climb mountains. Click through to hear his passion for New Zealand. https://www.geoex.com/bl/a-conversation-with-peter-hillary/

Founded on Bhutan's 4 Pillars of Gross National Happiness, Bhutan Foundation @bhutanfdn works to support Good Governance Equitable and Sustainable Development Preservation of Culture Conservation of the Environment... Their programs range from palace restoration to tiger conservation to improved medical services, each of them aimed at a happy future for the Bhutanese people. The Bhutan Foundation is one of 8 impressive organizations selected by the GeoEx Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Geographic Expeditions. 100% of donations to the GeoEx Foundation go to support these 8 organizations, and we will be highlighting each of them over the coming weeks. https://www.geoex.com/responsible-travel/ Photo: Gavriel Jecan / DanitaDelimont

New blog post on the website! GeoEx Managing Director, Kate Doty, writes about her expedition to the South Pole with White Desert Antarctica last year. Read more about her adventures ice trekking, staying at the lxurious Whichaway Camp, hanging out with Emperor Penguins, and how to book this trip through GeoEx! https://www.geoex.com/blog/unexpected-antarctica/

One day left of paradise." says a GeoEx guest who has spent the past week there. "Today was a relaxing day, just yoga and a wine tasting. The sommelier was from Chennai, India. Tomorrow I might do his organic wine and organic dinner. I had a Maldivian cooking class yesterday and the chef had great knife skills. One of the most interesting classes was a chocolate presentation. One of the photos is the interior of a cocoa pod. It actually has a fleshy fruit around the shell w...hich is like mangosteen. One can definitely chill here. Perfect for COVID.

Great news: Our 'Boundless Baja' itinerary was recently featured in AFAR Magazine, "7 (COVID-Era) Dream Trips, Planned by Experts"! Check out that itinerary and other Mexico itineraries here: https://www.geoex.com/destinations/north-america/mexico/ Hope to see you in Mexico~ --------- Photo by Filip Gielda on Unsplash

A small NGO founded by mountain climbers, the American Himalayan Foundation touched the lives of over 300,000 people in the Himalaya each year. Using local partners and identifying opportunities where they can make the greatest impact, AHF supports programs providing shelter, safety, education, health, and opportunity for the people of the Himalaya region. Their work has helped 12,000 Nepalese girls get an education and avoid being trafficked. AHF has established health care ...centers and dental clinics in remote areas of the Himalaya and built infrastructure to support Sherpa communities. The American Himalayan Foundation is one of 8 impressive organizations selected by the GeoEx Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Geographic Expeditions. 100% of donations to the GeoEx Foundation go to support these 8 organizations, and we will be highlighting each of them over the coming weeks. https://www.geoex.com/responsible-travel/ Photo: Luigi Fieni / American Himalayan Foundation

Received TODAY from a GeoEx traveler visiting the Maldives: JKF was beyond emptyand my resort is also about at 1/3 capacity. It is actually nice traveling now with COVID before people realize it is safe to go out again. As GeoEx travelers get out into the world, we’ll be sharing their reports from the field. Will you be next?

NEW TRIP! This will be the FIRST TIME that Peter Hillary has taken travelers through the spectacular scenery and special places he grew up with in New Zealand. He'll share the places his father Sir Edmund Hillary first learned to climb, and later honed his skills in preparation for ascending Everest. You'll meet other Hillary Family members and friends and get Peter's local insight along the way. Explore the dramatic scenery of Fiordlands National Park by helicopter, watch fo...r whales, dolphins and penguins off the coast, land on Tasman Glacier and get an aerial view of iconic Mount Cook by ski plane, savor the flavors of wine country and more. Trip dates: February 24-March 10, 2022 Reserve your space before they're gone! https://www.geoex.com/trips/new-zealand-peter-hillary/ Photo of Hooker Valley and Mount Cook: Roell de Ram

Safari close to home! Explore the waterways and wildlife of Everglades National Park through our collaboration with @offthebeatenpath_travel When you book a domestic custom trip with them, you get a $250 future trip credit with us for your next international adventure. Roseate spoonbills, green anole lizards, alligators, and manatees are just a few of the species you might meet on an Everglades journey. Call us at us at 866-515-7180 to learn more. Photo: Thomas Hoang