Featured Expeditions

Geological Society of America Presents: Iceland

July 22, 2012 - July 29, 2012

Experience the country of Iceland, a land of arctic desert, magnificent waterfalls, erupting volcanoes, and hot springs. Iceland’s...

Earth Science, Professional Development



NSTA Global Inquiry and Science Investigation in Costa Rica

July 23, 2012 - August 01, 2012

Join NSTA and Holbrook Travel for a unique professional development opportunity this summer! Investigate the rich habitats of Costa...

Professional Development



Costa Rica Field-Based Learning Seminar for Educators

July 23, 2012 - July 27, 2012

This course is ideal for first-time international leaders as well as veteran coordinators of international student programming. Costa...

Professional Development



Galapagos Islands with Leadership Jacksonville

July 27, 2012 - August 07, 2012

Join Quint White in the captivating world of sea lions, Blue-footed Boobies, and marine iguanas awaits your embarkment on this...

Boat Program, General Natural History, Marine



Galapagos Islands with NANPA Foundation

August 03, 2012 - August 13, 2012

Join Cindy Miller Hopkins and NANPA Foundation aboard M/Y Yolita II for the opportunity to capture the enchantment of the...

Expedition Cruises, Photography



Pantanal - Photography with Todd Gustafson

September 18, 2012 - September 30, 2012

Shady lagoons, water hyacinth choked estuaries, and smooth sand beaches are the setting for our photo shoot. Mighty jungle...

Photography



South Africa with Desert Botanical Garden

September 27, 2012 - October 13, 2012

Join Desert Botanical Garden Director of Education Tina Wilson for an experience of a lifetime in a destination unlike any other....

Cultural Travel, Garden Expeditions, Professional Development



Exploring the Maya World and Beyond

September 28, 2012 - October 10, 2012

Colonial cities, captivating Maya ruins, and indigenous people will give you a taste of the Maya’s rich and layered...

Archaeology, Cultural, General Natural History



Munguia Peru Photography Expedition

October 06, 2012 - October 13, 2012

Journey to Amazonia with longtime wildlife photographer, Reinier Munguia. Learn about local conservation and photograph a wide...

Natural History, Photography



Australia Total Solar Eclipse with Charles Fulco

November 06, 2012 - November 17, 2012

Join Charles Fulco on this exciting expedition Down Under to view the full solar eclipse on November 14. The perfect introduction to...

Earth Science, Intergenerational



Costa Rica - Rubythroats and Chayote

November 10, 2012 - November 18, 2012

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

Birding, Citizen Science, Natural History



Costa Rica - Photography with Todd Gustafson

November 26, 2012 - December 05, 2012

When Mathematician and Astronomer, Sir John Herschel, coined the term “photography” in the mid 1800s, could he have...

Photography



Peru Birding with Lahontan Audubon Society

December 26, 2012 - January 05, 2013

Once occupied by the innovative people of the Inca civilization and presently inhabited by the largest number of regional bird...

Birding, Cultural Travel, Natural History



Costa Rica with The Academic Traveler

December 28, 2012 - January 03, 2013

Explore Costa Rica’s abundant biodiversity on this 7-day expedition into the rainforest. Observe tropical flora and fauna, discover...

General Natural History



Costa Rica Birding and Photography with Rick Greenspun and Barry Rossheim

January 19, 2013 - January 27, 2013

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

Birding, Photo



Ecuador Birding with Rick Greenspun

February 08, 2013 - February 17, 2013

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

Birding



Belize Operation Rubythroat with College of DuPage

February 27, 2013 - March 07, 2013

Partner with science by assisting with the observation, capture, banding, and release of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at the Crooked...

Birding, Citizen Science, Research



Panama with San Diego Natural History Museum

March 18, 2013 - March 28, 2013

A biologically privileged land bridge straddling two continents, the small country of Panama has more bird species than any other in...

Birding



Costa Rica with the Snow Goose Festival

March 24, 2013 - March 30, 2013

Although Costa Rica is a small country, this bird-rich neotropical region has a huge number of birds recorded for its size,...

Birding, General Natural History



Costa Rica Photography with Heather Kinch

April 06, 2013 - April 16, 2013

Explore the diverse terrain of the tropical paradise of Costa Rica on a 10-day photography adventure. Costa Rica is world-renowned...

Birding, Photo



Peru Birding with Friends of the Bosque

May 02, 2013 - May 13, 2013

Peru is divided into three zones: the coast, the Andean mountain range, and the Amazon jungle basin, all of which are...

Birding



Galápagos Islands with The Geological Society of America

June 04, 2013 - June 14, 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



Galápagos Islands with College of DuPage

June 28, 2013 - July 08, 2013

Explore the biodiversity, volcanic terrain, and fascinating geological history of the world-renowned archipelago that inspired...

Biology, Boat Program, Conservation, Earth Science, Marine



Galapagos Islands with Lahontan Audubon Society

July 19, 2013 - July 29, 2013

Join Lahontan Audubon Society as you experience the enchantment of the Galápagos Islands aboard M/Y Yolita II on this classic 11-day...

Biology, Birding, Conservation, Expedition Cruises



Iceland with The 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...

Geology



Galapagos Islands Photography with Heather Kinch

October 04, 2013 - October 14, 2013

Embark on an unforgettable expedition into the captivating world of sea lions, Blue-footed Boobies and marine iguanas. This 11-day...

Birding, Boat Program, Photo