 | | | May 2011 | |  Our new travel catalog arrives later this week, and we wanted to provide you with a preview of some of the new National Geographic Expeditions that you will find inside.
Embark on a journey along the mighty Mekong to see the amazing temples and cities of Vietnam and Cambodia, traveling aboard the elegant new riverboat Jahan. Sail aboard the legendary four-masted Sea Cloud on one of three extraordinary expeditions: Sailing the Greek Isles; Turkey and Greece: A Sailing Odyssey; and Under Sail: From Greece to the Dalmatian Coast. Join Gil Grosvenor, National Geographic Chairman Emeritus of the Board, on the June 4 voyage to Turkey and Greece or the September 7 Greece to Dalmatian Coast voyage.
Witness the wildebeest migration firsthand on our new safari in Tanzania. Meet with the people of Papua New Guinea who have preserved their cultural traditions while traveling aboard the deluxe Oceanic Discoverer. Or trace the history of human migration on an extraordinary private jet expedition with National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells.
Find out more about these once-in-a-lifetime travel opportunities below. We hope you'll join us on expedition soon!
| |  Linked by the mighty Mekong River, Vietnam and Cambodia abound with magnificent carved temples, lush landscapes, and cities where rich imperial and colonial legacies mingle. Traveling aboard the elegant new riverboat Jahan, encounter the incomparable treasures of Angkor, and then set off on a river voyage from Tonle Sap Lake to Vietnam's Mekong Delta. Explore traditional villages and gain insight into the daily lives of farmers, monks, and craftspeople. View the itinerary.
|   | Step aboard the square-rigged yacht Sea Cloud, and sail along the magnificent isles and rocky coastlines of Turkey and Greece. Encounter the glittering marble cities of the ancient world from Ephesus to Delos, and stroll through the timeless, whitewashed villages of the Cyclades. Delve deep into the rich history and mythology of the Romans and the Greeks, and encounter the legacy of the Ottomans in vibrant Istanbul. View the itinerary.
| | |      | On Safari: Tanzania's Great Migration
| | 11 Days | 2012 Departure Dates: January 14, February 11, March 3, July 5, July 25 | Experience the thunder of the legendary wildebeest migration on a wildlife safari in Tanzania. This trip varies slightly by season to provide travelers with the best opportunity to witness the great migration. Take in extraordinary vistas of the Great Rift Valley and the vast savannas of the Serengeti, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more. Meet renowned anthropologist Meave or Louise Leakey—both National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence—at Olduvai Gorge, and join a Maasai chief on a visit to his village. View the itinerary.
|  | | Sprinkled across the Aegean Sea and steeped in ancient mythology, the Cyclades are some of the most spectacular of Greece's many isles. Here, fishing boats cast colorful reflections in azure waters, whitewashed villages cascade down lavender-dusted slopes, and craggy headlands are punctuated by ancient ruins. Under the billowing sails of the exquisite four-masted tall ship Sea Cloud, voyage to Santoríni and Sífnos, rugged Náxos, and the mystical isle of Delos. View the itinerary.
| | Under Sail: From Greece to the Dalmatian Coast
| | 12 Days | 2012 Departure Dates: September 7, September 17 | Step aboard the historic four-masted Sea Cloud, and trace the legacies of the Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, and Ottomans from Greece to the beautiful Dalmatian coast. From the ancient temples of Olympia to the medieval walled city of Hvar, immerse yourself in the history and culture of some of Europe's most spectacular places. Discover the remarkable sites of Albania, and explore Montenegro, Corfu, and incomparable Dubrovnik. View the itinerary.
|  | | Join National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and director of the Society's Genographic Project Spencer Wells on an extraordinary private jet expedition tracing the paths of human migration around the world. Following an itinerary based on Spencer's groundbreaking book Journey of Man, travel to ten incredible destinations that tell the story of our shared human history. Get acquainted with people who live much as our ancestors did, from the Huli wigmen of Papua New Guinea to the Maasai of Tanzania. View the itinerary.
| | Exploring the Cultures and Wildlife of Papua New Guinea
| | 16 Days | 2012 Departure Dates: October 18, October 29 | With the Oceanic Discoverer as your base, discover the unique wildlife and cultures of Papua New Guinea. Meet with some of the extraordinary people who have preserved their cultural traditions over the centuries, and enjoy singsings—traditional celebrations of song and dance. Take walks on the lookout for the spectacular wildlife of the island, and go snorkeling and swimming near some of the world's best coral reefs. View the itinerary.
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