Disney and National Geographic Expeditions are announcing all new adventures you can take in 2024!
These Signature Land tours offer incredible access and the deep knowledge foundational to National Geographic. A portion of every expedition that is booked supports National Geographic researchers and scientists around the world.
Here are the new destinations you can experience:
Bhutan: Land of Mysticism and Mythology
Bhutan is located on the eastern edge of the Himalayas and boasts dramatic landscapes and commitments to its traditions and nature.
Architectural wonders including the Punakha Dzong, the golden Buddha Dordenma Statue and the Divine Mad Monk Monastery are seen throughout the country. Guests will participate in their butter lamp-lighting tradition and enjoy a lesson in Bhutan’s national sport of archery.
One of the most meaningful and special activities is dining with Bhutanese dignitaries, including government officials and business leaders, for an incredible deep dive into the country. Guests will also meet a Buddhist scholar and take a privately guided hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
Colombia: Connections to the Land and the Past
Colorful landscapes, music, authentic customs and traditions greet you the moment you arrive in Colombia. Guests will enjoy a special tour of the Gold Museum to see the treasures that inspired the stories of El Dorado.
This trip is said to inspire travelers through its study of the Afro-Caribbean culture and visit to the UNESCO San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town for enslaved people in the Americas. The archaeological ruins of Taironaka are a living introduction into the modern-day Kogi people, who are descendants of the Tayrona. Naturalists will guide guests on a hike through the towering wax palms of the Cocora Valley and point out the many species of birds and wildlife. At the Tayrona National Park, guests will learn about the cotton-top tamarin and how the Disney Conservation Fund helps support Proyecto Titi, a non-profit committed to save this adorable and small monkey (which are one of the most endangered primate species in the world).
The Baltics — Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia: Enchanted Forests and Medieval Castles
The baroque architecture throughout the Baltic states is a remarkable testament to its eastern European roots. The three countries are considered one geographic region and all enjoy beautiful eastern shores and sunsets along the Baltic Sea. In Estonia, forests cover more than half of the landscape, Lithuania is the geographical center of Europe and Latvia’s flag is one of the oldest in the world.
Guests will take part in exclusive excursions to Cecis Castle and Gusmanas Caves. At Rocca al Mare and its open-air museum, guests will walk through a life-sized representation of a rural fishing village from the 18th to 19th century complete with a church, tavern, schoolhouse and farmyards.
At the UNESCO celebrated Old Town Centers of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn, guests will be walking in culture preserved hundreds of years. You’ll also tour the royal residential palace of the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania of the 16th and mid-17th centuries.
The Riga Central Market, located just steps away from the Daugava River, will feature Latvia’s fresh food and local crops grown in the maritime, temperate climate.
National Geographic Expeditions offers hundreds of trips each year to all seven continents and more than 80 destinations. Travelers have journeyed alongside National Geographic Experts, explorers, naturalists and local guides for deep dives into archaeology, photography, geography, conservation, wildlife, marine biology and more.
Bookings open to the public on June 13, 2023. For more information or to book your expedition, contact your Crescent Lake Club agent today!
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