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Andes mountain range at Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Patagonia and the Chilean Fjords: Voyage Around Cape Horn

On this land and sea voyage, retrace the bold travels of Darwin and Magellan in southern Chile, a landscape still virtually untouched more than a century after the first European settlers. From sweeping pampas grasslands to magnificent glacier‑studded fjords and the legendary Tierra del Fuego archipelago, experience the extremes and contrasts of Patagonia, with its breathtaking scenery and incredible wildlife. Early booking and full payment discounts may be available.

Portoferraio, Elba Island, Italy

Rivieras of France & Italy

Experience the allure of sailing the sparkling Mediterranean under the billowing white sails of the Wind Spirit. Immerse yourself in the best of the French and Italian Rivieras, from Barcelona to the legendary Cote d’Azur and on to such iconic destinations as Monaco, Portofino and Cinque Terre.Early booking and full payment discounts may be available.

Colorful spices and dyes found at a souk market in Marrakesh, Morocco

Lisbon to Casablanca plus Andalusia 2026

Retrace ancient trade routes on a deluxe, eight-night cruise from Lisbon, Portugal, to Casablanca, Morocco, on an exclusively chartered small ship. Experience the best of the Iberian Peninsula, traverse the rich landscape of ancient Andalusia in Spain, and immerse yourself in sumptuous Moroccan culture. Early booking and full payment discounts may be available.

Southern Africa Odyssey 2026

It's a small group journey of astonishing beauty and consummate adventure, one that captures the magnificence of four distinct nations. It’s nature’s showcase come to life: ocean and mountains, desert and plains, waterfalls and wildlife extraordinaire. It’s Southern Africa, where diversity reigns and where visitors are welcomed as never before.

Insider’s Japan III 2025 [on request]

It’s a land of delicate art and bustling commerce, of rich traditions and dizzying modernity; a jumble of sights, sounds, and tastes that for visitors are truly foreign – and truly fascinating. This well-crafted tour features the highlights of Tokyo and Kyoto, engages us in local life, and takes us off the beaten path to the lovely historic cities of Takayama and Kanazawa.

Insider’s Japan II 2025 [on request]

It’s a land of delicate art and bustling commerce, of rich traditions and dizzying modernity; a jumble of sights, sounds, and tastes that for visitors are truly foreign – and truly fascinating. This well-crafted tour features the highlights of Tokyo and Kyoto, engages us in local life, and takes us off the beaten path to the lovely historic cities of Takayama and Kanazawa.

Journey to Southern Africa: Luxury Safaris, Rovos Rail & Cape Town 2025 [on request]

This exceptional journey in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana reveals fascinating local culture and lands brimming with incredible raw beauty, where pristine wilderness teems with exotic wildlife and wonders.Early booking and full payment discounts may apply.

Male great frigatebird in breeding plumage

Exploring Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II

SPECIAL GROUP SAVINGS: Save 5% on cabin fare when traveling with the California Alumni Association/Cal Discoveries Travel on this departure (conditions apply).Experience the Galápagos aboard an elegant and nimble ship, well-equipped for up-close exploration. Encounter abundant wildlife—blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, Darwin’s finches, pink flamingos, giant tortoises and more—all famously unafraid of human presence.

Blue footed booby and chicks. Galapagos

Wild Galápagos Escape

SPECIAL 10% GROUP SAVINGS: Save 10% on the cabin fare. Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability, may not be combined with other offers, and is not applicable on airfare or extensions.Few wildernesses are more iconic than Galápagos--the living laboratory that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Snorkel with acrobatic sea lions, go on a photo walk to capture up-close images of blue-footed boobies, or take a ride in a glass-bottom boat for a glimpse of colorful fish--explore your way, every day.

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