Pre-Scheduled Group Trips

Many of our trips are offered on set dates for groups ranging in size from 4-12 participants. A few trips may be offered for slightly larger groups. You may sign up for these trips as a single, in a couple, or with friends or family members. Pricing is usually based on two people sharing accommodations. Single rooms are often available for a small supplement. Sometimes we are able to match roommates.

You can browse for trips on our comprehensive departure schedule or search by departure date or trip type. Trips vary in activity levels from touring with optional hiking to demanding treks. Accommodation levels vary from deluxe lodges to full-service camping. Some trips are focused on wildlife, some on cross-cultural interaction, some on both. Some trips are specifically for families with school-age children. A few trips each year are especially for women.

When you find a trip that interests you, note the summary information in the right column. If specific dates are provided, then the trip will be run as a pre-scheduled group trip, providing we get the minimum number of sign-ups. In most cases, even if we do not get the minimum number, we are able to run the trip for you with only a modest additional surcharge.

To check on the status of a particular departure, call or email us any time.

New Zealand: South Island Explorer
Cost: $4,595  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Mar. 24-Apr. 1, 2010

Our South Island Explorer is for travelers who want to go deep into a variety of environments in the company of a seasoned, brilliantly informed guide. The accommodations are small...

Brazil: Heart of Amazonia - Cruising the Rio Negro
Cost: $2,990  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Mar. 26-Apr. 3, 2010

$500 OFF the MAY 7 DEPARTURE!The Heart of Amazonia is the most authoritative Amazon cruise available. This exciting and educational trip is, for many passengers, a life-changing experience. Tour the...

Spring Festival of Bhutan
Cost: $3,795  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Mar. 26-Apr. 6, 2010

Experience the most colorful and dramatic events of Bhutanese culture at the famous Paro Tsechu. You will join an expert Bhutanese guide for a guided visit of the villages, valleys,...

Africa: The Great Trek
Cost: $3,550-$3,850  •  Duration: 22 days  •  Mar. 27-Apr. 17, 2010

If you don't need fancy lodges and hotels, this is the perfect value trip to see the best of southern Africa.

Asia: Savoring Southeast Asia
Cost: $2,845  •  Duration: 24 days  •  Mar. 28-Apr. 20, 2010

This is the epic Indochina experience, combining Thailand with Cambodia and Vietnam. Fly to Siem Reap for an exploration of the magnificent Angkor Wat complex. Phnom Penh reveals a Cambodia...

South Africa Adventure
Cost: $2,995  •  Duration: 18 days  •  Mar. 28-Apr. 14, 2010

Geared towards the nature-oriented traveler, the South Africa Adventure provides the perfect combination of scenery, culture, and wildlife in one of the most interesting countries on earth. Visit the historic...

Africa: Trans Kalahari Adventure
Cost: $4,200-$4,400  •  Duration: 22 days  •  Mar. 28-Apr. 18, 2010

The Trans Kalahari Adventure explores the most memorable sites and sanctuaries of Southern Africa without camping. Arriving in Cape Town,  enjoy the history of the city before venturing out to...

Argentina & Chile: Andes to Atlantic
Cost: $2,295  •  Duration: 8 days  •  Mar. 29-Apr. 5, 2010

Experience South America's cultural highlights on this adventure from the modern metropolis of Santiago to the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. You'll begin by sampling the famous wine at one...

Chile, Argentina & Brazil
Cost: $3,695  •  Duration: 14 days  •  Mar. 29-Apr. 11, 2010

This three country journey is a great way to see the cultural and natural highlights of some of South America's most fascinating countries. In Chile, you'll discover Santiago's  charm and...

Botswana Deltas & Rivers
Cost: $4,995-$5,495  •  Duration: 10 days  •  Mar. 30-Apr. 8, 2010

Botswana is one of the few remaining destinations in Africa where the adventurous safari spirit still survives. This fascinating country boasts wide-open spaces and plenty of animals to fill...

Best of Botswana Camping Safari
Cost: $3,700-$4,150  •  Duration: 10 days  •  Mar. 30-Apr. 8, 2010

This nature and photographic camping safari will place you among the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Southern Africa. The Okavango, Moremi, Chobe, and Savute are legendary wildlife sanctuaries. Enjoy spectacular...

New Zealand: Deluxe Wilderness Explorer
Cost: $6,595  •  Duration: 14 days  •  Mar. 31-Apr. 13, 2010

Our Deluxe Wilderness Explorer is for travelers who want to go deep into a variety of environments and experience all that New Zealand has to offer. On this two-week-long journey,...

Mali: Journey to Timbuktu
Cost: $2,995  •  Duration: 13 days  •  Apr. 3-15, 2010

Visit the most notable sites of Mali including Timbuktu, Djenne, The Niger River and Dogon Country. Trek through Dogon Villages, camp with Tuaregs after a camel trek and learn about...

Southern Algeria Explorer
Cost: $2,625-$3,950  •  Duration: 14 days  •  Apr. 4-17, 2010

The Algerian Sahara is one of the richest and most beautiful deserts. It is a natural open air museum and understandably one of the most coveted destinations by visitors of...

China Encompassed
Cost: $3,570  •  Duration: 20 days  •  Apr. 4-23, 2010

This unforgettable journey takes you from Hong Kong to Beijing, via the vast southern provinces of Guangxi and Sichuan. Experience a bicycle ride through stunning landscapes near Guilin, view giant...

Tibet: Roof of the World
Cost: $2,725  •  Duration: 13 days  •  Apr. 4-16, 2010

A trip to Tibet is not an easy journey - it is an adventure in every sense. Tibet was only opened to tourism in 1985 and the Lhasa - Kathmandu...

Botswana Overland Adventure
Cost: $3,560-$3,760  •  Duration: 15 days  •  Apr. 4-18, 2010

The Botswana Overland Adventure is an all-encompassing natural wildlife experience. Begin in the Kalahari Desert, where you will be able to view the spectacular wildlife by day, while enjoying...

Bolivia & Peru: Inca Adventure
Cost: $2,190  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Apr. 5-16, 2010

The mysterious past of the Inca empire unites with the modern cultures of Peru and Bolivia on this exciting cultural safari. Learn Peru's history on a city tour of Lima,...

Classic Namibia Under Canvas
Cost: $5,495  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Apr. 8-19, 2010

Discovering Namibia is a captivating experience. Venture into a world of changing scenery and vast unspoiled wilderness with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and people. Explore Namibia's attractions including central Namibia with...

Japan Revealed
Cost: $4,695  •  Duration: 15 days  •  Apr. 11-25, 2010

Japan is a country steeped in mythical traditions and modern wonders. This journey uncovers the highlights of this fascinating country. Like the history, the country is varied and diverse: from...

Japan's Cherry Blossoms
Cost: $4,895  •  Duration: 15 days  •  Apr. 11-25, 2010

In early April throughout Japan – in her parks and gardens, in her temples and train stations – the Japanese pay grateful homage to the delicate Cherry Blossom. They display...

Best of Namibia
Cost: $3,550-$3,695  •  Duration: 14 days  •  Apr. 12-25, 2010

Namibia offers the perfect combination of nature, culture, and wildlife. On this 14-day tour, you will have the opportunity to observe many exotic animal species and learn the ways of...

Asia: Indochina Adventure
Cost: $2,945  •  Duration: 21 days  •  Apr. 17-May. 7, 2010

This is the complete Indochina - a grand adventure through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam that immerses you in the region's rich historic and cultural heritage. Vibrant and bustling Bangkok...

Nepal: Mustang Tiji Festival Trek
Cost: $4,205  •  Duration: 19 days  •  May. 1-19, 2010

Join a small JOURNEYS group on a trek in the fabled Kingdom of Mustang of northern Nepal timed for the beginning of the harvest season and the  spectacular three-day Tiji...

Bhutan & Nepal: Shadow of Everest & Beyond
Cost: $3,550  •  Duration: 16 days  •  May. 18-Jun. 2, 2010

Visit the most spectacular locations in the Himalayas of Nepal and Bhutan with JOURNEYS  Asia Program Director Kerina Rowley.  You can join her for just part of the trip or...

Costa Rica Photo Safari with Wayde Carroll
Cost: $3,190  •  Duration: 9 days  •  May. 28-Jun. 5, 2010

JOURNEYS and photography teacher Wayde Carroll invite passionate amateur photographers to capture the best of Costa Rica.  Explore three contrasting environments -- the cloud forest of San Ramon, the lush...

China: Tracing the Ancient Silk Route
Cost: $3,095  •  Duration: 14 days  •  Jun. 9-22, 2010

Travel in modern, comfortable style along the legendary Silk Road, which camel caravans plodded a thousand years earlier. Much has changed, but enough remains for you to imagine the cultures,...

Canada: Yukon River Safari
Cost: $7,175  •  Duration: 7 days  •  Jun. 12-19, 2010

The Yukon River Safari is a unique world-class geotour. It combines the adventure of a wilderness river safari with a journey of personal discovery — there is no other product...

Arctic: Introduction to Spitsbergen
Cost: $2,690-$5,690  •  Duration: 8 days  •  Jun. 14-21, 2010

Quick getaways to the polar regions are almost impossible. Spitsbergen, one of Norway's Arctic islands in the Svalbard archipelago is a great place for your first Arctic experience. This 8-day...

Tibetan Plateau Adventure
Cost: $2,995  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Jun. 16-27, 2010

 This arduous but exhilarating journey begins with a flight from Chengdu to Lhasa, then travels overland from Lhasa to north Everest Base Camp. You will visit the great Buddhist monasteries...

Costa Rica Rain Forest Adventure for Families
Cost: $875-$1,375  •  Duration: 7 days  •  Jun. 19-25, 2010

JOURNEYS once again leads the field with a brand new concept in family travel: a week-long adventure program, with a range of hands-on activities and excursions suitable for ages 4-84,...

India & Ladakh: Ladakh Indus Valley Odyssey
Cost: $2,295  •  Duration: 8 days  •  Jun. 21-28, 2010

If you can only visit Ladakh for a short time, but want a full experience of remote villages, spectacular monasteries, dramatic scenery and unspoiled cultures, this is the right trip....

Mexico's Copper Canyon for Families
Cost: $2,895-$3,100  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Jun. 26-Jul. 4, 2010

Explore Mexico’s Copper Canyon with your teen on this very special departure accompanied by JOURNEYS Family Trip Director Florine Herendeen and her 15-year-old daughter Kellyn. Located in the desert of...

Arctic: Spitsbergen Explorer
Cost: $4,490-$9,590  •  Duration: 11 days  •  Jun. 27-Jul. 7, 2010

The remarkable islands of the Svalbard archipelago are part of Norway, lying far to the north of the Norwegian mainland and high above the Arctic Circle. Together, they total an...

Arctic: Spitsbergen in Depth
Cost: $6,290-$11,690  •  Duration: 15 days  •  Jul. 8-22, 2010

This 15-day adventure begins and ends in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, one of Norway's Arctic islands in the Svalbard archipelago. The aim of this expedition is to deliver the complete Svalbard experience....

The North Pole: 90º North
Cost: $22,690-$33,390  •  Duration: 15 days  •  Jul. 9-23, 2010

Here is your chance to add your name to the short list of adventurers who have journeyed to the top of the world! The Arctic’s harsh climate defeated many explorers...

Arctic: Spitsbergen, Eastern Greenland and Iceland
Cost: $4,990-$11,790  •  Duration: 14 days  •  Jul. 17-30, 2010

This 14-day active adventure begins in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen and ends in Reykjavik, Iceland. During this expedition you visit islands governed by three different Arctic countries: Norway, Denmark/Greenland and Iceland. The...

Indonesia: Adventures with Apes, Arts & Dragons
Cost: $3,850-$4,175  •  Duration: 15 days  •  Jul. 25-Aug. 8, 2010

The Indonesia archipelago invites travelers seeking places few tourists have visited, and this trip goes unusually deep.  Engage with geography, natural history, cultural history and human origins. Find Orangutans in...

Iceland, Greenland and Canadian Arctic
Cost: $6,290-$11,690  •  Duration: 18 days  •  Aug. 3-20, 2010

The islands that you visit during this cruise range from the world's largest - Greenland - to an island bubbling with geothermal activity - Iceland. In the Canadian Arctic, you...

Madagascar: Tails of the Wild
Cost: $4,495-$4,695  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Aug. 4-15, 2010

Madagascar, the Land of the Lemurs, is unlike anywhere else in the world! This trip combines unparalleled wildlife viewing and exploration of varied ecological zones along with rich cross- cultural...

Papua New Guinea: Mt. Hagen Show Tour Vista
Cost: $7,685  •  Duration: 13 days  •  Aug. 5-17, 2010

The Vista is a fully escorted program that provides a stunning view of Papua New Guinea. Begin your adventure with visits to the Ambua Lodge and Karawari Lodges, where you will...

Papua New Guinea: Mt. Hagen Show Tour Panorama
Cost: $6,580  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Aug. 6-17, 2010

The Panorama provides a wide perspective on Papua New Guinea, from cruising the mighty Sepik River, to shaking hands with a Huli Wigman, to experiencing the Mount Hagen Show. The...

East Greenland Explorer
Cost: $3,290-$5,990  •  Duration: 8 days  •  Sep. 1-8, 2010

The compact Polar Adventure Ship Akademik Shokalskiy is your floating base camp for 7 nights under the midnight sun. The 47-passenger vessel is equipped with a fleet of Zodiacs and...

Papua New Guinea: Classic Goroka Show Tour
Cost: $6,760  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Sep. 9-20, 2010

If you’re thinking about the Mt. Hagen Show tour, be sure to consider the Goroka Show, one of the best and most exciting of the highland shows. Similar to the...

Papua New Guinea: Goroka Festival Explorer
Cost: $6,525  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Sep. 9-20, 2010

The Goroka Festival Explorer tour begins in Mount Hagen, spending a night at the resplendent Rondon Ridge in a valley that was unknown to the outside world until about 70...

Fall Festivals of Bhutan
Cost: $3,795  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Sep. 15-26, 2010

There is no better time to visit Bhutan than during the Tsechu Festivals. The annual celebrations around Bhutan are marked by incredible colors and exhilarating festivity. The adventure begins before...

Canada: Polar Bear Tundra Lodge Adventure
Cost: $5,995  •  Duration: 7 days  •  Oct. 11-17, 2010

We are thrilled to offer our travelers this Polar Bear experience – a stay at the newly constructed Great White Bear Tundra Lodge, situated outside of Churchill on the tundra...

Antarctica: Emperor Penguins: Snow Hill Island Safari
Cost: $15,290-$24,990  •  Duration: 14 days  •  Oct. 13-26, 2010

This penguin “safari” gives photographers and nature lovers ample time to observe and appreciate the Antarctic Emperors early in their breeding season.Antarctica is the least-known continent, and only the icebreaker...

Papua New Guinea: Morobe Show Festival
Cost: $6,195  •  Duration: 13 days  •  Oct. 14-26, 2010

  The Morobe Show is one of the oldest festivals in Papua New Guinea. Originally a purely agricultural show, it is now Papua New Guinea's largest festival, maintaining its agricultural focus...

Guatemala's Kites and Crafts
Cost: $2,445  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Oct. 25-Nov. 2, 2010

There are no better locales in Guatemala -- or perhaps in all the Americas -- to meet the color and crafts of indigenous cultures and experience the blending of pre-colonial...

Mexico: Day of the Dead
Cost: $2,595  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Oct. 26-Nov. 3, 2010

Join a very small group for an unusual visit to Mexico's state of Michoacan (MEECH-wa-cahn). Begin in colonial Morelia, continue to the villages of the Meseta Purepecha, and enjoy a...

Africa: West Africa Expedition
Cost: $7,995  •  Duration: 26 days  •  Nov. 3-28, 2010

This expedition takes you deep into the mysterious heart of West Africa. Historic kingdoms and ancient fabled towns await your exploration, from the influential Malien and Ashanti empires to the...

Bhutan Black-necked Crane Festival
Cost: $2,695  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Nov. 8-16, 2010

The Buddhist reverence for all forms of life and Bhutan's dedication to nature preservation unite at Gangtey Monastery's Black-necked Crane Festival in Central Bhutan. The Monastery sits high above a...

Active Antarctica Adventure
Cost: $4,390-$12,390  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Nov. 11-22, 2010

Experience Antarctica beyond the view from your ship’s deck. Each departure will test your endurance and engage your curiosity with an average of two off-ship activities per day while in...

Great Indian Tiger Safari
Cost: $4,995  •  Duration: 16 days  •  Nov. 12-27, 2010

Tigers are never easy to see in the wild, but this trip to the greatest tiger sanctuaries of south Asia may be your best chance to not only see tigers,...

Burma: Ruins & Rivers
Cost: $3,275  •  Duration: 16 days  •  Nov. 15-30, 2010

    This itinerary is similar to our Sacred Sites & Sanctuaries, but has been modified to include the boat cruise from Mandalay to Bagan on the RV Paukan. This 16...

Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia
Cost: $8,890-$20,690  •  Duration: 20 days  •  Nov. 16-Dec. 5, 2010

If your goal is to set foot on Antarctica but also combine the Antarctic Peninsula’s wonders with a fascinating, easy-paced journey via the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, these expeditions...

Active Vietnam Adventure
Cost: $2,795  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Nov. 22-Dec. 3, 2010

Engage Vietnam with your personal energy. Journey here by kayak, bike and foot to discover the many scenic beauties this land has to offer in its lakes, rice-terraced mountains,...

Semi-Circumnavigation: Epic Antarctica
Cost: $24,990-$41,990  •  Duration: 32 days  •  Dec. 3-Jan. 3, 2011

Come aboard the only passenger expedition to visit the Phantom Coast! Explorer Richard E. Byrd gave this coast between Palmer Peninsula and Thurston Island its ghostly title because of how...

Serene South India
Cost: $3,250  •  Duration: 15 days  •  Dec. 6-20, 2010

Southern India is a very different world from the North, and this trip features the best of this greener, gentler India. You'll be welcomed into the country by the Gateway...

Mexico: Christmas In Oaxaca for Families
Cost: $2,195-$2,895  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Dec. 20-28, 2010

JOURNEYS' Christmas holiday trip in Oaxaca (Wa-HA-kuh) offers more color and hands-on fun than anywhere else in the Americas.This trip begins in charming Oaxaca City in the heart of the...

Tiger Trails of Northern Burma
Cost: $2,995  •  Duration: 11 days  •  Jan. 2-12, 2011

Hike to the most remote village in northern Burma.

Antarctica: Antarctic Circle Quest
Cost: $6,490-$18,290  •  Duration: 15 days  •  Jan. 8-22, 2011

On this exciting itinerary you will have time to really explore the Antarctic Peninsula, to search out its bays and islands, to marvel at its wildlife and wonder at the...

Burma: Treasures of the Golden Land
Cost: $2,850  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Jan. 9-20, 2011

Explore the great monuments and tribal villages of Burma. Travel by Panadaw riverboat down the Irrawady. Visit village markets, sacred caves, Inle Lake, Buddhist pilgrimage sites and archaeological wonders in...

Ethiopia Timkat Festival
Cost: $3,800-$4,830  •  Duration: 18 days  •  Jan. 16-Feb. 2, 2011

This fascinating cultural exploration has been timed to coincide with the Timkat Festival, Ethiopia’s Epiphany celebration. You will witness the festival in Lalibela, the site of the famous rock churches....

Morocco: Souqs and Spices
Cost: $3,650  •  Duration: 10 days  •  Feb. 10-19, 2011

Join Joan Weber and a small group of intellectually adventurous women on an exploration of Morocco's imperial past and vibrant present.  Travel from the Atlantic coast of North Africa through...

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