Introducing Our 2020 International Trips

New trips to incredible locations around the world—from the jungles of Borneo to the deserts of Turkmenistan and beyond.

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Featured Trips

Our newest and most incredible trips.

culinary adventures

Culinary Naples: Producers, Purveyors, and Pizzaioli

Mar 22–Mar 27, 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.

history & culture

Uganda and the Mysteries of the Nile

May 22–May 30, 2020

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.

science & nature

Expedition Amazon

Sep 06–Sep 12, 2020

From $4,215 USD

Come experience rare wildlife and conservation biology on this adventure deep into the jungle.

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New Additions

Brand new experiences for the most curious travelers.

Photographing Chernobyl in Winter

Jan 12–Jan 20, 2020

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.

culinary adventures

Vietnam’s Most Delicious Dishes: A Culinary Adventure from Hanoi to Saigon

Feb 10–Feb 18, 2020

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.

culinary adventures

Springtime in Eastern China: Exploring the Birthplace of Tea

Mar 28–Apr 07, 2020

From $4,825 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 & culture

Baltic Odyssey: Monuments, Myths, and Memory

Jul 01–Jul 12, 2020

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.

science & nature

Heart of the Arctic: Expedition Cruise

Jul 18–Jul 31, 2020

From $7,395 USD

Journey with scientists, historians, Inuit artists, and culturalists to three distinct Arctic regions on this exciting voyage aboard the Ocean Endeavour expedition ship.

history & culture

Uganda and the Mysteries of the Nile

May 22–May 30, 2020

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.

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Returning Favorites

Our most popular trips are back!

history & culture

Past Future Monuments of the Balkans

Apr 14–Apr 26, 2020

From $4,215 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.

history & culture

Legends and Lore of Southern England

Apr 27–May 01, 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.

culinary adventures

Layer by Layer: A Mexico City Culinary Adventure

May 12–May 17, 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.

Opulence and Decay: Photographing Romania's Palaces and Ruins

Jun 21–Jul 01, 2020

From $4,430 USD

Explore and photograph Romania's grandiose structures, past and present—from palaces and former prisons to abandoned casinos and penitentiaries.

history & culture

Scotland: Highland Clans and the Trail of Tartan

Sep 20–Sep 29, 2020

From $6,780 USD

culinary adventures

China: The Great Cuisines of the Middle Kingdom

Oct 09–Oct 22, 2020

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.

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