And if you really want to immerse yourself in all that it has to offer, then having access is the key. Ask anyone who has embarked on a National Geographic Expeditions by Private Jet trip, and they will tell you, when it comes to exclusive access, the sky is the limit on these incredible journeys.
It’s in the National Geographic brand DNA to go to the hard-to-reach places, to do the things that most people will likely never experience, and to make the kind of connections between traveler and destination that only come with expert guidance. To paraphrase the opening monologue of a certain classic television show, National Geographic Expeditions by Private Jet boldly goes where few have ever gone before. And that’s why so many travelers who seek something more than the typical, traditional luxury travel experience choose to embark on the trip of a lifetime with the people who know global exploration best.
Every itinerary is filled with unique—and in many cases exclusive—experiences at each destination. Additionally, you will have access to some exceptionally knowledgeable people as well, including top field researchers and, of course, National Geographic Experts. Specializing in a wide range of vocations—from marine biologists to archaeologists, photographers to journalists, conservationists to historians—they are the heart and soul (as well as the mind) of the National Geographic Expeditions by Private Jet experience.
Who You Travel with Makes a World of Difference
If you’re looking for a perfect case study of how exclusive access can enhance your travel experience, all you need to do is look at the itinerary for the flagship Around the World by Private Jet trip. From beginning to end, it embodies the spirit of discovery that people have come to expect when they see the name National Geographic in its title.
Author, educator, geographer, and National Geographic Expert Stephen Cunha—who has accompanied the Around the World by Private Jet expedition in the past and is scheduled to join it again in October 2025—described it best: “In myriad ways, this journey will bring the flat map to life,” he said. “The itinerary includes a dozen UNESCO World Heritage sites. We’ll explore our Neolithic roots in East Africa’s Serengeti where humans first reaped the benefits of cooperation, and where the greatest number of free roaming mammals on Earth wander atop the calcified bones of our oldest ancestors. We’ll also explore our ever-evolving human story at other UNESCO sites in the Andes, Easter Island, Angkor, and Petra. The private jet provides a bird’s-eye-view of the planet. With geographer’s eyes, I’ll point out Earth features that are ‘…indescribably beautiful with the scars of national boundaries gone,’ as Syrian astronaut M.A. Faris remarked in 1987.”
Highlights of this impressive globe-circling trek include:
– At Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, meet National Geographic Explorer-at-Large Louise Leakey for a private tour of Olduvai Gorge, where the Leakey family discovered Homo habilis on a National Geographic-sponsored expedition.
– In Cusco, Peru, learn about Andean weaving from master weaver Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, a National Geographic Grantee who has helped revive traditional weaving practices throughout Peru. Join National Geographic Grantee Peter Frost for a talk on his archaeological expeditions in Peru, which have been featured in National Geographic Magazine.
– On Chile’s Easter Island, take a guided tour of this fascinating isle hosted by members of a local excavation and restoration team.
– In Cambodia, enjoy an exclusive, private dinner al fresco in the glow of the lights of an ancient temple.
– And throughout your journey, get to know the people who call these destinations home to learn about their cultures, daily lives, and to enjoy performances of traditional music and dance.
Exclusive Access is Only the Beginning
There are so many reasons to travel with National Geographic Expeditions by Private Jet—and, certainly, exclusive access to iconic places and top-level experts is one of the most impressive. But it’s equally important to know that you will be getting a premium experience that is both spectacular and safe. From the moment you step aboard the spacious, well-appointed private jet that will be your magic carpet whisking you to the world’s most iconic spots, you know you are in good hands and good company. In addition to the National Geographic Experts, who strive to enrich your trip by sharing their knowledge, every departure features a skilled, seasoned crew who are also experts at what they do. Working in concert to make sure the experience is as seamless as it is stellar, they raise National Geographic Expeditions by Private Jet to a higher plane of travel.
To learn more, visit NatGeoExpeditions.com/PrivateJet.
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