Featured Expeditions

Galápagos Islands - Photography with Karine Aigner

July 12, 2013 - July 22, 2013

Join wildlife photographer Karine Aigner aboard M/Y Yolita II for the opportunity to capture the enchantment of the Galápagos Islands....

Boat Program, Conservation, General Natural History, Photo



Costa Rica - Conservation, Community Service, and Adventure

July 14, 2013 - July 22, 2013

Costa Rica doesn’t mean "rich coast" for nothing. This country is at the forefront of conservation. Absorb a wealth of knowledge while...

Conservation, Garden Expeditions, Voluntourism and Service Learning



Costa Rica - Conservation Workshop with Dr. Bob

July 24, 2013 - August 03, 2013

Journey into the rainforest for an introduction to ecology and conservation. Visit Selva Verde Lodge and Rainforest Reserve, hike at...

Biology, Citizen Science, Conservation, Professional Development, Research and Investigation



Costa Rica - Field-based Learning Seminar for Educators

July 28, 2013 - August 01, 2013

This course is the ideal primer for first-time leaders of international student programs. Costa Rica’s incredible diversity of...

Natural History, Professional Development, Research and Investigation



Iceland - with Geological Society of America

July 29, 2013 - August 05, 2013

Join the Geological Society of America on an 8-day exploration of fascinating Iceland. This small country’s rich geologic...

Earth Science, Professional Development



Costa Rica - Biodiversity of Tropical Ecosystems

July 30, 2013 - August 09, 2013

Join Northern Virginia Community College for an exploration of the biodiversity of tropical ecosystems led by Jill Caporale. Renowned...

Biology, Earth Science, Geology, Marine



Galápagos Islands - with Geological Society of America

August 13, 2013 - August 23, 2013

Join the Geological Society of America on an adventure to discover some of the most fascinating geology and biodiversity in the...

Earth Science, Professional Development



South Africa - Wildflowers, Game Drives, and Cape Town

August 24, 2013 - September 04, 2013

Home to the world’s most diverse floristic kingdom, South Africa is a treat for garden enthusiasts. During August and September, the...

Garden Expeditions



Peru - Photography with NANPA Foundation

October 26, 2013 - November 05, 2013

Join NANPA Foundation and professional photographer Cindy Miller Hopkins for a chance to capture the natural beauty and vibrant culture...

Photo



Guatemala - Operation RubyThroat

October 27, 2013 - November 03, 2013

Based on 21 very successful expeditions to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Belize since 2004, Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont...

Birding, Citizen Science, General Natural History



Australia - Enchanting Gardens and Iconic Landmarks with Dan Hinkley

November 02, 2013 - November 17, 2013

Join Dan Hinkley for an exploration of Australia’s public and private gardens, cultural highlights, and UNESCO World Heritage sites...

Garden Expeditions



Costa Rica - Operation Rubythroat: Rubythroats and Ujarrás

November 06, 2013 - November 14, 2013

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) are North American breeders that migrate to the Neotropics. Until 2011, scientists...

Birding, Citizen Science, Natural History



Costa Rica - with Gustafson Photo Safari

December 02, 2013 - December 11, 2013

Costa Rica’s vibrant flora and fauna offers photographic opportunities you will see nowhere else. This small, friendly country is home...

Photo



Peru - Active Family Adventure

December 18, 2013 - December 30, 2013

Share a family adventure in three exciting parts of Peru. Meet penguins, sea lions, and more swooping seabirds than anyone could count...

Adventure Travel, Cultural Travel, Natural History



Costa Rica - Birding & Photography with Rick Greenspun & Barry Rossheim

January 18, 2014 - January 26, 2014

Isolation and connection are keys to understanding why Costa Rica, though small, is big when it comes to biodiversity. Rancho...

Birding, General Natural History, Photo



Costa Rica - Photography with Milton Heiberg

February 05, 2014 - February 11, 2014

Milton Heiberg was given a Brownie Target camera at age 8 and has been an avid photographer ever since. Milton was a charter member of...

General Natural History, Photo



Ecuador - Birding with Rick Greenspun

February 07, 2014 - February 17, 2014

Per square mile, Ecuador has the highest biodiversity in the world, including some 1,640 species of birds, many of which are rare and...

Birding



Costa Rica - Photographic Exploration with Jerry Goffe

February 19, 2014 - March 03, 2014

Capture spectacular images in Costa Rica with Jerry Goffe! On his annual photo expedition the group will experience the wildlife-laden...

General Natural History, Photo



Costa Rica - Birding with Julie Zickefoose

February 22, 2014 - February 28, 2014

Experience the burgeoning life of Costa Rica’s Selva Verde rainforest with Julie Zickefoose! Julie is one of natural history’s most...

Birding, General Natural History



Costa Rica - Julie Zickefoose Birding Extension

February 28, 2014 - March 05, 2014

Join Julie Zickefoose on this 6-day exploration to see many exciting endemic, resident, and migratory bird species of Costa Rica,...

Birding, General Natural History



Costa Rica - Swarovski Optik Workshop with Eagle Optics Group #2

March 14, 2014 - March 20, 2014

Make your reservation to see spectacular avian diversity, and then leave your binoculars and spotting scope at home. Sound crazy? Not...

Birding



Costa Rica - Swarovski Optik Workshop with Eagle Optics

March 20, 2014 - March 26, 2014

Make your reservation to see spectacular avian diversity, and then leave your binoculars and spotting scope at home. Sound crazy? Not...

Birding, General Natural History, Photo



Costa Rica Neotropical Birding

March 26, 2014 - April 01, 2014

Though small in size, Costa Rica`s avian biodiversity is impressive—894 recorded species, almost as many as the U.S. and Canada...

Birding, General Natural History



Costa Rica - with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

April 05, 2014 - April 13, 2014

Experience the pristine beauty of Costa Rica during this unforgettable expedition to explore the botanical treasures of the country....

Garden Tour



Alaska - Photography Expedition with Jerry Goffe

April 26, 2014 - May 05, 2014

Photograph millions of migrating shorebirds on Alaska’s Copper River Delta and North Gulf Coast during this unique 10-day expedition....

Natural History, Photography



Galápagos Islands - Lake Region Audubon Society with Reinier Munguia

May 09, 2014 - May 19, 2014

Join Reinier on this 11-day expedition to experience the enchantment of the Galápagos Islands aboard M/Y Yolita II. This itinerary...

Biology, Boat Program, Conservation, General Natural History, Photo



Costa Rica - Exploration of Costa Rica`s Ecosystems with Johanna Ullrich

June 25, 2014 - July 04, 2014

Experience the diverse terrain of a tropical paradise on this 10-day adventure. Set in the heart of Central America, Costa Rica is...

Adventure Travel, Natural History, Professional Development



Galápagos Islands - with Friends of the Bosque

June 27, 2014 - July 07, 2014

Experience natural wonders found nowhere else on earth during this unforgettable expedition into the captivating world of Flightless...

Birding, Conservation, Expedition Cruises, Natural History



Madagascar - Professional Development with Dr. Marylin Lisowski

July 08, 2014 - July 22, 2014

Join science professor Dr. Marylin Lisowski for a professional development experience that is out of this world! Journey to the “eighth...

Biology, Natural History, Professional Development



Galápagos Islands - Lord Fairfax College with Ann and Rob Simpson

July 11, 2014 - July 21, 2014

This 11-day program aboard M/Y Yolita invites you to photograph the serene volcanic landscape of the Galápagos Islands. In 1831,...

General Natural History, Photo



Galápagos Islands - Professional Development for Science Teachers with Randy Moore

July 22, 2014 - August 01, 2014

Join biologist and professor Randy Moore, author of the recently released "Understanding Galápagos: What You`ll See and What It Means"...

Biology, Conservation, Geology, Marine, Professional Development



Alaska - Photography with NANPA Foundation

August 10, 2014 - August 22, 2014

We invite you to join NANPA Foundation on this photographic adventure to capture the majestic wonders of the Alaskan wilderness under...

General Natural History, Photo