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Locals Only: Forage & Fiddle in Asheville

From $635 USD
Harvest wild food and learn about Appalachian culture in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
wildlife & nature

Private Trip: Maine Wilderness Immersion & Outdoor Workshop

Maine
Aug 7–Aug 9, 2020
From $425 USD
In the remote woods of central Maine, deepen your understanding of the natural world through guided workshops and skill-building sessions, and of course, a few campfire stories.
wildlife & nature

Maine: Wilderness Immersion & Outdoor Workshop

Maine
Aug 28–Aug 30, 2020
From $380 USD
In the remote woods of central Maine, deepen your understanding of the natural world through guided workshops and skill-building sessions, and of course, a few campfire stories.
history

Maryland: Tracing the Steps of Tubman & Douglass

Maryland
Aug 29–Aug 30, 2020
From $420 USD
Spend a weekend in historic Maryland deepening your understanding of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, visiting sites that are foundational to Black American history.
history

Afloat the Erie Canal: A Self-Led Houseboat Adventure

New York State
Aug 21–Aug 24, 2020
From $2,340 USD
Be the captain of your own ship as you steer along this historic waterway, experiencing its hidden wonders and two centuries of history.
+ 5 more dates
food

Escape: Hudson Valley Botany

New York State
Sep 18–Sep 20, 2020
From $1,620 USD
Forage for wild food, craft cocktails, and create floral arrangements
+ 1 more date
food

Escape: Forage & Fiddle in Asheville

North Carolina
Oct 16–Oct 18, 2020
From $635 USD
Harvest wild food and learn about Appalachian culture in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
+ 1 more date
history

Solo Only: Tunisia Through the Sands of Time

Tunisia
Sep 27–Oct 8, 2021
From $3,660 USD
Discover unique landscapes, wander through winding medinas, relax by ancient oases, and journey to the Sahara and back.
history

Solo Only: Chernobyl by Day, Kyiv by Night

Ukraine
Sep 12–Sep 18, 2021
From $2,625 USD
Explore Ukraine's complicated past and fascinating present through hidden passages, towering monuments, lively meals, and living history.
wildlife & nature

Grizzlies & Glaciers: The Wild Heart of Alaska

Alaska
Jul 25–Aug 5, 2021
From $7,315 USD
See some of the most charismatic creatures that roam Alaska's rugged landscapes alongside an expert bear biologist.
food

Istanbul: Exploring the Tastes of Two Continents

Turkey
Jun 14–Jun 21, 2021
From $3,620 USD
On this week-long culinary experience in collaboration with Culinary Backstreets, we’ll be studying the city of Istanbul through its kitchens—investigating the disparate influences that form the great mosaic that is modern-day Istanbul cuisine.
history

Mexico City to Oaxaca: Tracing the Threads of Frida Kahlo's Dresses

Mexico
Oct 8–Oct 15, 2021
From $3,215 USD
Learn about Frida's life, iconic aesthetic, and the cultural fabric of Central Mexico and Oaxaca.
food

Oaxaca: Tastes of Past & Present

Mexico
Mar 10–Mar 16, 2021
From $2,765 USD
Join us as we explore the indigenous flavors, contemporary cuisine, and rich history of Oaxaca—meeting local chefs, artisans, and historians along the way.
photography

Film Photography & Darkroom Printing on Norway’s Lyngør Islands

Norway
Apr 12–Apr 17, 2021
From $3,805 USD
Stay aboard a sailing cutter from 1911 and explore Europe‘s best-kept village through the lens of your analog.
wildlife & nature

Wings & Wonders: Birds of New Zealand

New Zealand
Jan 31–Feb 10, 2021
From $5,360 USD
Explore the spectacular birdlife, biodiversity, and natural wonder of Aotearoa alongside seasoned conservationists.
history

Svalbard by Sea: Glaciers & Ghost Towns

Norway
Jun 13–Jun 23, 2021
From $8,870 USD
Climb aboard an expedition vessel to visit Svalbard's abandoned mining towns—glimpsing sea ice, historic posts, and polar bears along the way.
art & culture

Exploring Scotland Through Sound

Scotland
May 15–May 19, 2021
From $3,230 USD
With the guidance of a seasoned sound artist, explore the western Scottish Highlands through its soundscapes and the stories they tell.
wildlife & nature

Subterranean Slovenia: Caves, Cellars, and Secret Tunnels

Slovenia
Sep 6–Sep 12, 2021
From $3,205 USD
Descend into the storied labyrinth of the Slovenian karst to explore winding caves, historic tunnels, cellar-like spaces, and even ancient bear fossils.
wildlife & nature

Into the Northwest Passage

Greenland
Aug 15–Sep 1, 2021
From $10,995 USD
Voyage along the Arctic waterways that wind through some of the most stunning corners in the world—from the fjords off the coast of Greenland to the most northerly territory of Canada.
wildlife & nature

North Atlantic Saga: Scotland, The Faroe Islands & Iceland

Scotland
Jun 24–Jul 4, 2021
From $3,995 USD
Join us for an expedition that charts a course unlike any other, following the Viking voyages around the north of Scotland to the tumbling waterfalls of the Faroe Islands and onward to Iceland.
history

Searching for Russia’s Northern Lights

Russia
Feb 21–Feb 28, 2021
From $3,830 USD
Bear witness to the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights, explore Arctic Russia, and see life in the Polar Circle up close.
history

Poetry and Music in the Scottish Lowlands

Scotland
May 1–May 8, 2021
From $3,430 USD
See the lowlands through the eyes of one of Scotland’s most celebrated poets, exploring old port towns and ancient fortresses, sipping single malt whisky, and wandering the breathtaking landscapes that inspired the beloved bard.
+ 1 more date
history

South Indian Cinema: Film, Fandom & Abandoned Theaters

India
Oct 29–Nov 5, 2021
From $4,335 USD
history

Hidden Florence: Private Palazzos & Secret Societies

Italy
Oct 26–Nov 1, 2020
From $2,925 USD
Unearth the secrets buried in the seedbed of the Renaissance—exploring secret rooms in palaces, discovering mystic messages hidden in paintings, and wandering magnificently frescoed cathedrals.
+ 1 more date
history

Chernobyl, Minsk, and the Belarusian Independence Day Parade

Minsk, Kyiv, Chernobyl
Jul 1–Jul 10, 2021
From $3,325 USD
Visit the private residence of exiled former Ukrainian president, explore the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, and celebrate one of the largest military parades in the world.
history

Red Square to Star City: Space & Soviet History in Moscow

Russia
May 17–May 22, 2021
From $2,920 USD
Explore nuclear bunkers, visit a city devoted to training cosmonauts, and stroll through Red Square, learning about Moscow's political history from the revolution to the end of the Cold War.
history

Forgotten Greece: Ghost Cities & Sinking Ships

Greece
Jun 7–Jun 15, 2021
From $3,540 USD
Explore the ghost cities, abandoned industrial buildings, and mountain villages scattered throughout the rugged region of Peloponnese in search of a truer, more contradictory Greece.
art & culture

Beyond the Quarter: Music and Reinvention in New Orleans

New Orleans
Nov 5–Nov 8, 2020
From $1,415 USD
Explore the rich soundscape of New Orleans, tracing the social, political, and spiritual roles these traditions have played throughout history and in contemporary culture.
history

Mysterious Manitoba: Ancient Ceremonies, Masonic Secrets, and the Unexplained

Manitoba
Jun 17–Jun 22, 2021
From $2,865 USD
Explore the hidden wonders of a place considered to be the spiritual heart of Mother Earth, and a city steeped in mystery, myth, and mysticism.
food

Forest to Table in Alpine Slovenia

Slovenia
Oct 4–Oct 9, 2020
From $2,865 USD
Alongside local experts, we'll munch our way through Slovenia's stunning alpine pastures, forests, and lakes—gathering wild foods, making mountain tea, and crafting a charismatic cheese.
+ 2 more dates
art & culture

Inside the Fringe: Festival Season in Edinburgh

Edinburgh
Aug 12–Aug 16, 2021
From $2,125 USD
Experience the world's premiere performance festival as an Edinburgh insider.
art & culture

Hidden Edens: Art & Intrigue in Marfa, Texas

Texas
From $1,640 USD
Experience the cutting-edge art, natural wonder, and mysterious phenomena of Far West Texas.
food

Barolo to Truffles in the Shadow of the Alps

Italy
Sep 18–Sep 24, 2021
From $4,130 USD
Taste your way through Italy’s northwest region of Piedmont, sampling sweets, sipping local wine, and foraging for truffles.
art & culture

Extraordinary Island: Puerto Rico's Hidden Wonders

Puerto Rico
From $1,970 USD
wildlife & nature

Escape: Desert Astronomy in Canyonlands & Arches

Utah
Sep 17–Sep 20, 2020
From $1,130 USD
Explore outer space from two of the most iconic national parks in the U.S.
art & culture

Shifting Tides: Art in New Orleans

New Orleans
Feb 24–Feb 28, 2021
From $2,440 USD
Get to know the art, history, and dynamic culture of New Orleans—and the people who bring it to life.
+ 2 more dates
art & culture

Escape: Art of Joshua Tree and the Mojave

Joshua Tree
Oct 23–Oct 25, 2020
From $860 USD
Join us as we venture deep into the High Desert, glimpsing massive sculptures, fluorescent painted mountains, and revitalizing domes along the way.
history

Nova Scotia: Maritime Lyrics & Lore

Nova Scotia
Aug 13–Aug 18, 2021
From $2,825 USD
As we weave our way around the coast, we'll hear stories and shanties of sunken ships, glimpse 300 million-year-old fossils, and taste round-the-world rum.
wildlife & nature

Texas Hill Country: Bat Caves & Beyond

Texas
From $1,195 USD
Explore aquifers, caverns, and karsts while tracking millions of Mexican free-tailed bats, and learn how they maintain balance in the Hill Country ecosystem.
food

Tastes & Traditions of Jewish Montréal

Montreal
From
Delve into the layered history of Montréal's multicultural Jewish heritage, exploring its diverse cuisines, architecture, music, and more.
history

The Kingdoms of Andalucía: Secret Gardens and Haunted Palaces

Spain
May 3–May 10, 2021
From $3,535 USD
+ 1 more date
history

Festivals and Mountaintop Temples of Bhutan

Bhutan
Sep 15–Sep 24, 2021
From $4,235 USD
Explore the ancient traditions and contemporary culture of this Himalayan kingdom during its lively festival season.
+ 1 more date
art & culture

Cambodia: Contemporary Art, Spiritual Traditions & Hidden Wonders

Cambodia
From $2,980 USD
Explore the vibrant art, religion, and food culture of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and spend time with the country's leading artists and performers. 
history

Romania: Castles, Ruins, and Medieval Villages

Romania
From $3,350 USD
Take in towering gothic churches, stunning palaces and monasteries, and a former salt mine that's been turned into an underground wonderland.
wildlife & nature

Expedition Galápagos

Ecuador
From $5,250 USD
food

A Mexico City Culinary Adventure During Day of the Dead

Mexico City
Oct 28–Nov 2, 2020
From $2,465 USD
Immerse yourself in the complex cultural identity of Mexico City through its street food, bustling markets, and well-seasoned history of gastronomic traditions.
wildlife & nature

Science in the Field: Tracking Wild Bumblebees in the Redwoods

California
May 27–May 30, 2021
From $1,315 USD
history

Chernobyl by Day, Kyiv by Night

Ukraine
Aug 8–Aug 14, 2021
From $2,625 USD
Explore Ukraine's complicated past and fascinating present through hidden passages, towering monuments, lively meals, and living history.
+ 1 more date
art & culture

Santa Fe: Immersive Art and Otherworldly Landscapes

Santa Fe
Oct 14–Oct 19, 2020
From $2,540 USD
Join us in the mysterious desert landscapes that have captivated artists from Georgia O’Keeffe to Judy Chicago.
+ 2 more dates
food

China: The Great Cuisines of the Middle Kingdom

China
Oct 9–Oct 21, 2021
From $5,350 USD
From bustling night markets to fine-dining institutions, this journey down China’s east coast reveals the story of countless delicious dishes and culinary traditions.
history

Tunisia Through the Sands of Time

Tunisia
Sep 27–Oct 8, 2020
From $3,660 USD
Discover unique landscapes, wander through winding medinas, relax by ancient oases, and journey to the Sahara and back.
+ 2 more dates
history

Sailing Sardinia’s Hidden Coastlines

Sardinia
Jun 26–Jul 3, 2021
From $3,635 USD
wildlife & nature

Science After Dark: Spotting Squid in the Tides of Oahu

Hawaii
Jan 18–Jan 23, 2021
From $3,535 USD
Just beneath the waves off the Hawaiian coast, there are schools of tropical fish, flotillas of sea turtles, and squads of squid. We’re diving in to explore some of their secrets. 
+ 1 more date
art & culture

Santa Fe Weekend: New Art, Ancient Traditions

Santa Fe
From $1,280 USD
Spend a weekend immersed in the rich history, deeply rooted tradition, and constantly evolving art-scape of northern New Mexico.
history

Silk Road Cities of Central Asia

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan
May 30–Jun 13, 2021
From $4,945 USD
+ 1 more date
history

Secrets of Newfoundland

Newfoundland and Labrador
From $3,540 USD
Discover an island filled with natural wonder, rich history, fine art, and hyper-local cuisine—not to mention the incredible community of people who call it home.
wildlife & nature

Greenland and Wild Labrador: Expedition Cruise

Greenland
Sep 24–Oct 9, 2022
From $9,395 USD
wildlife & nature

Heart of the Arctic: Expedition Cruise

Canada
Jul 19–Aug 1, 2022
From $7,395 USD
Journey with scientists, historians, Inuit artists, and culturalists to three distinct Arctic regions on this voyage aboard the Ocean Endeavour expedition ship.
photography

Photographing Chernobyl in Winter

Ukraine
Jan 12–Jan 20, 2021
From $3,920 USD
A unique photography trip incorporating some of the country’s most remarkable visual experiences—from the markets and street art of Kyiv to hundred-year-old brickwork drains beneath the city streets, and from towering relics of Soviet might to a post-human landscape where space-age technology lies ruined in the snow.
+ 1 more date
hidden cities

Rome Behind Locked Doors: Music, Magic, and Secret Crypts

Rome
Apr 5–Apr 11, 2021
From $3,320 USD
Join us as we go beneath Rome’s streets and behind its locked doors to explore hidden and overlooked places, witnessing a capital city that most tourists rarely experience—strange, magical, and filled with intrigue.
+ 3 more dates
food

Barnacles, Bluffs, and Brine: A Galician Seafood Pilgrimage

Spain
Mar 12–Mar 18, 2021
From $3,430 USD
On this week-long seafood pilgrimage, we’ll delve deep into the world of barnacle hunters, oyster fisherman, lobster trap builders, razor clam-diggers, and net menders, along with the local chefs who are harnessing the incredible offerings of their coast, transforming Galician cuisine into something new and exciting.
+ 1 more date
food

Lisbon: Tracing the Roots of an Imperial Cuisine

Lisbon
Oct 19–Oct 25, 2020
From $3,530 USD
Journey beyond the city’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover the long legacy and vibrant present of culinary inventiveness in Lisbon.
+ 1 more date
food

In the Cradle of Wine: A Georgian Culinary Adventure

Georgia
May 17–May 23, 2021
From $2,880 USD
Come with us to Tbilisi, Georgia, on a one-of-a-kind culinary expedition filled with wine tastings, workshops, market tours, and much more.
+ 1 more date
food

Layer by Layer: A Mexico City Culinary Adventure

Mexico City
Feb 18–Feb 23, 2021
From $2,525 USD
Immerse yourself in the complex cultural identity of Mexico City through its street food, bustling markets, and well-seasoned history of gastronomic traditions.
+ 2 more dates
history

Scotland: Highland Clans and the Trail of Tartan

Scotland
Sep 5–Sep 14, 2021
From $6,780 USD
wildlife & nature

Expedition Galápagos with Volcano Trek

Ecuador
From $5,930 USD
The Galápagos Islands have wildlife like no other place in the world—and in the company of local tour guides and expert wildlife biologists, this will be a tropical island experience unlike any other.
food

Springtime in Eastern China: Exploring the Birthplace of Tea

China
Mar 30–Apr 6, 2021
From $4,525 USD
From bustling night markets to fine-dining institutions, this journey down China’s east coast reveals the story of countless delicious dishes and culinary traditions. 
history

A Journey Through Bulgaria’s Abandoned Ruins and Otherworldly Monuments

Bulgaria
May 8–May 16, 2021
From $1,970 USD
Dive into one of Europe’s oldest countries as we explore ancient civilizations and marvel at otherworldly relics of a communist utopia that never came to be.
+ 1 more date
hidden cities

Barcelona Behind the Scenes: Music, Mystery and Modernist Treasures

Barcelona
Mar 22–Mar 28, 2021
From $3,345 USD
Catapult yourself into Barcelona's complicated and colorful past for a week filled with unique historic tours, private musical performances, and an evening of performance in a private atelier.
hidden cities

Hidden Berlin: Exploring the City’s Abandoned and Underground Spaces

Berlin
Sep 6–Sep 11, 2021
From $2,625 USD
history

Kyiv, Chernobyl, and the Borders of Bessarabia

Ukraine
May 6–May 16, 2021
From $4,225 USD
On this once-in-a-lifetime tour of Ukraine, Transnistria, and Moldova, we'll delve deep into local cultures and traditions, explore unusual underground spaces, and visit an unrecognized republic.
+ 1 more date
history

Past Future Monuments of the Balkans

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia
Apr 13–Apr 25, 2021
From $3,860 USD
Take a road trip across Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina with Atlas Obscura as we explore the Balkans in search of Yugoslav memorial sites.
+ 1 more date
food

Culinary Naples: Producers, Purveyors, and Pizzaioli

Naples
Oct 11–Oct 16, 2020
From $2,825 USD
From street food to lavish feasts, piping-hot coffee to smooth aperitivos, folk songs to opera, hilltop farms to urban wilds, immerse yourself in the greatest culinary and cultural experiences of Naples, meeting lively local Neapolitani for whom this is the only way to live.
+ 2 more dates
wildlife & nature

Expedition Borneo: In Search of New Species

Brunei
Sep 15–Sep 24, 2021
From $3,815 USD
history

Uganda and the Mysteries of the Nile

Uganda
From $4,435 USD
Journey to the shores of Lake Victoria to see the source of the Nile, and follow the river through the diverse cultural and ecological landscape of modern-day Uganda—from its traditional kingdoms to the rainforests and savannah.
history

Turkmenistan and the Gates of Hell

Turkmenistan
Mar 17–Mar 25, 2021
From $3,475 USD
On this sweeping, eclectic adventure through Turkmenistan, marvel at the towering white-marble structures of Ashgabat, roam through barren deserts and a world-class canyon, and spend the night camped out beside the flaming Gates of Hell.
+ 2 more dates
history

Baltic Odyssey: Monuments, Myths, and Memory

Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania
Jun 30–Jul 11, 2021
From $4,715 USD
Take a deep dive into Baltic history and culture on this immersive adventure through Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, covering everything from ancient traditions to bunkers, silos, and grand memorial complexes.
wildlife & nature

Wildlife in Florida’s Coastal Wetlands

Florida
From $2,130 USD
Join us for a five-day adventure as we search for those rare orchids, paddle our way through mangrove forests, and snorkel alongside sea turtles, all in the company of an experienced naturalist guide.
wildlife & nature

Dinos and Dunes in the Colorado Desert

Colorado
Jun 3–Jun 8, 2021
From $2,330 USD
Venture with us into the Colorado desert to unearth the mysteries of the prehistoric beasts that once roamed this very same ground.
food

Only in Queens: Tasting Our Way Through New York’s Most Diverse Borough

Queens
From $830 USD
Manhattan may have name-brand recognition and Brooklyn a certain cachet, but Queens is the city’s largest and most diverse borough. Join us, October 4-7, to dig into Queens’ rich neighborhood life.
wildlife & nature

Science in the Field: Tracking Wild Bumblebees in Sequoia

California
Jun 24–Jun 27, 2021
From $1,315 USD
Venture into the open meadows of the Sierra Nevada, June 13–16, to learn firsthand about the plight of the humble bumblebee.
food

Vietnam: A Culinary Adventure from Hanoi to Saigon

Vietnam
From $3,635 USD
On this nine-day journey, we’ll explore Vietnam through its unique cuisine, tasting our way across north, central, and south Vietnam by way of steaming pork belly meatballs in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and the white rose dumplings of Hoi An.
photography

Dark Skies, Desert Beasts: Night Photography in Borrego Springs, California

Borrego Springs
From $1,470 USD
Journey deep into the desert of Southern California to explore and photograph the Dark Sky Sculptural Oasis of Borrego Springs.
photography

Smokestacks and Iron: Night Photography at Alabama's Sloss Furnaces

Birmingham, Alabama
From $1,720 USD
Join us, August 28–September 1, for a deep dive into composition, exposure, and black and white photography as we explore the imposing industrial remains of the historic Sloss Furnaces after dark, camera in hand.
photography

Photographing Mongolia: An Expedition to the Golden Eagle Festival

Mongolia
From $5,490 USD
Mongolia’s vast steppe, alpine meadows, and snow-capped mountains are a photographer’s dream. Come with us to explore dramatic landscapes and action-packed festivals by foot and on horseback, and through your lens.
history

Legends and Lore of Southern England

United Kingdom
Oct 26–Oct 30, 2020
From $2,330 USD
On our immersive exploration of this historic region, we’ll experience medieval villages, sprawling moors, and Bronze Age ruins, hearing about the enduring tales they’ve inspired.
+ 3 more dates
wildlife & nature

Wildlife of the Ecuadorian Amazon

Ecuador
From $4,635 USD
Delve into this equatorial paradise for a week-long journey full of adventure and learning in some of the wildest corners of the Amazon basin.