Nature Expeditions International

11/07/2024

NEI owners Helene and Bruce are in in Argentina this week! Buenos Aires is the first stop, and so far they have explored El Ateneo Grand Splendid, a bookshop named the "world's most beautiful bookstore" by National Geographic, took a stroll though the Bohemian Palermo District and visited the San Telmo Market.

Other highlights included Recoleta Cemetery (where Eva Peron is buried), a tour of Jewish Buenos Aires, a Mate sampling and an evening of Tango at the famous Michelangelo Legend Restaurant. Next stop is Iguazú National Park!

Let NEI plan a similar Buenos Aires cultural expedition for you!

10/02/2024

Can you imagine yourself on an ultimate luxury Italian FOODIE DREAM expedition? Let us plan a similar itinerary for you, as we did for Fran and Lawrence!
Here’s a sampling from their itinerary:
Indulge in lunch at Alfredo alla Scrofa, in Rome, where the classic dish fettuccine Alfredo was originally created.
Fly by chartered air and set out on a full-day 4x4 Jeep safari into rural Sardinia, stop for a traditional lunch of Sardo specialties in a local farmhouse perched above the scenic coastline.
Fly to Catania, in Sicily, and set out on a foodie tour of the city and explore its bustling markets.
Continue to Modica, for an introduction to their chocolate crafting skills: a molto dolce Chef's Table experience that includes a demonstration and tasting workshop.
Take a private flight to Puglia, and visit Locorotondo, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Proceed to Alberobello and see its traditional trulli houses. Have dinner at the famous Grotta Palazzese.
Take a Cooking Class at a Local Masseria, making pasta and foccacia.
Drive to Ostuni, a region famed for its massive, gnarled olive trees — some over 3,000 years old — to visit a local olive oil producer with an ancient underground mill.
Continue north to the Liguria region with a stops at the charming villages of Dolceacqua and Bussana Vecchia.

09/23/2024

Don’t regret not booking a getaway for this coming winter. The time to plan your cold-weather escape is now!

Take a look at our newsletter to see a sampling of expeditions that will warm your heart and soul.

Take a long journey to Australia — it will be worth it, once you hit the beautiful beaches and snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef. Or maybe a hike up Machu Picchu is what you need. Ever dream of going on a Mountain Gorilla Safari in Uganda or Rwanda? How about a foodie-tour through the stalls of colorful Hawker Centres in Singapore? Now is the time!

Our bespoke itineraries are suited to a variety of interests and can be customized to meet your particular requests, so start planning with us now!
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NEI arranges custom trips for wildlife viewing, cultural and "soft" adventure to the Americas, Afric

08/05/2024

What an exciting expedition it was for 13 college students who recently toured Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam & Thailand! 8 men and 5 women took in the sights that included urban, beach, rivers and wildlife experiences. Enjoy scrolling through the photos and contact us to plan a similar expedition for you!

At NEI, we work closely with you to create unbeatable experiences and memories that last forever. While we’ve become proficient at arranging tours for as few as 2 and as many as 20 university students, our true forte is creating bespoke journeys for independent travelers on seven continents.

Every NEI expedition is fully customizable – all of our trips are tailored to your preferred travel dates, interests, desired activity level, accommodation preferences and budget.

We’ll put more than 50 years of experience and contacts to work for you to develop a custom itinerary that gives you the trip of a lifetime.

06/03/2024

Moving on to Maldives from Sri Lanka and seaplane from Male, Helene and Bruce's dream expedition continued at Heritance Aarah Resort. Accommodations boasted a beautiful 2-story Ocean Villa with an Infinity pool and steps into the sea.
The itinerary to breathtaking Maldives encompassed a Dolphin cruise, snorkeling, a local village tour, a chef's cooking class and spa treatments. What a dream trip this was! Contact us today to plan a your exciting expedition to Maldives!

05/15/2024

NEI owners Helene and Bruce are currently on an expedition exploring the wonders of Sri Lanka & the Maldives. Here are some pics from their time spent in Colombo’s historic district, Pettah Bazaar, and a visit to the Cave Temple in Dambulla, in the Matale District. Interested in an luxury expedition to Sri Lanka? Contact us today to help you realize your dream!

04/25/2024

Are you longing for a luxury escape this coming fall?
Take a look at our latest newsleter to see our suggestions for expeditions for 2024 and beyond.
Start planning with us now to ensure your dream get-away is all you ever could imagine!

Time to Plan your Dream Expedition!   Thrangu Tashi Choling Monastery, Namo Budda near Katmandu, Nepal DREAMING OF FALL TRAVEL Are you longing for a luxury escape this coming fall? Have a look at our

03/27/2024

Long-time NEI employee and photographer Sarah-Jane Laubscher has decided to move on from her position at NEI. We wish her success in her new endeavors! Here is a sampling of her favorite destinations including Southern India, South Africa and Iceland. Contact us help plan your luxury expedition today!

Iceland: Magical Ice Caves, Whales, Rugged Mountains
& Glacial Beauty Await You! Start your expedition with a Whale watching journey in Reykjavik by Yacht. Travel by an 8-wheel-drive truck safe for driving on ice to Langjokull, Europe’s second largest glacier. Walk through a man-made tunnel leading deep into the ice and see the crystal blue ice at the heart of the glacier.
Try the Super Jeep/SUV adventure in one of the gems of the south coast, Thorsmork. Rugged and beautiful mountains, glaciers, and glacial rivers surround it.

Boating on the ice lagoon between icebergs is a unique and magnificent experience. Wonder at the huge blocks of ice that constantly break off the Breidamerkur glacier tongue, an outlet of the Vatnajokull glacier.

Treasures of South India: Marvel at South India’s Dravidian temple masterpieces, tour a spice spice plantation in Periyar, practice yoga with a master and cruise through winding waterways and mangroves of Kerala’s backwaters.

South Africa: From Sabi Sands to the Dramatic Beauty
of the Cape Peninsula and Garden Route,explore Cape Town from Table Mountain, one of Africa’s most impressive natural wonders, to the Bo-Kaap and Malay neighborhoods and Robben Island, the 17th-century prison that held Nelson Mandela. Visit the Cape of Good Hope and taste wine in the renowned Cape Winelands. Bike or stroll around Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, a delightful university town. Next stops are Knysna’s beautiful lagoon and Plettenberg Bay. Explore Tsitsikamma National Park featuring some of South Africa’s most spectacular coastal scenery before your expedition concludes in the Sabi Sands game reserve.

02/28/2024

Take a look at our latest newsletter showcasing select expeditions for 2024 and beyond! https://conta.cc/3STZnIR

Time to Plan your Dream Expedition!     Is there somewhere you have been dreaming about traveling? We can plan an unforgettable expedition to exciting world destinations that demand a visit at least o

01/25/2024

As we move on through 2024 it's time to plan your next dream adventure! The United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Mongolia and Dubai are included in our sampling of exotic expeditions from our itinerary collection. www.naturexp.com
These magical areas of the world coincide with top picks from notable annual travel lists for 2024. Let us help you book your travel plans for 2024 and beyond today!

12/29/2023

Happy New Year! Have a look at our latest newsletter and read about the 50 year history of NEI.
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This Holiday Season, let NEI design an Unforgettable Expedition just for you! As our 50th year creating tailor-made journeys comes to a close, we at Nature Expeditions International would like to take

11/29/2023

Here's our latest Newsletter detailing, in colorful travel photos, Helene and Bruce's trip to Morocco in November.

Contact us today to plan your luxury expedition to Morocco. Join our e-mail list to see monthly itinerary suggestions. https://conta.cc/3RkL68j

NEI offers memorable expeditions to exotic destinations on all seven continents. Tell us where you want to go and we’ll do the rest. Travelogue: Morocco NEI owners Helene & Bruce recently returned fro

11/10/2023

NEI owners Helene and Bruce are currently on tour in Morocco! This expedition included visits to the magnificent Hassan II Grand Mosque in Casablanca, where they did a stop at Rick’s Cafe and Dar Dada restaurant. Next stop was the Moorish city of Rabat, that included the Souika Medina al-Qadima, followed by a visit to Fes El Bali, the oldest walled part of Fez. Here they visited rug galleries, ancient synagogues and and enjoyed a scenic mountain walk. Let us plan your exciting bucket list expedition to Morocco! Visit our website at https://naturexp.com

10/16/2023

NEI Adventurer David LaChance just returned from 2 weeks in Africa. Along with Stephen Ramundo, he wrote us saying how much they loved "seeing all the animals in their natural habitat; seeing the "Big 5" repeatedly, over the 11 game drives that we did."
Their expedition included up-close and personal experiences with the many animals on safaris at the Idube Private Game Reserve and Lukimbi Safari Lodge in Johannesburg and included a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
David noted: "What fun we had with our cameras trying to capture the beauty of all the wild animals." The pair also visited Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe by foot and by helicopter.
Let us plan your similar, once in a lifetime Bucket-List expedition to Africa today!

09/26/2023

Check out our latest Newsletter: "From Our Blog: A Sampling of the Top 25 Best Places to Travel".
Contact us to plan your dream travel to locations including: Thailand, South Africa, Equador & The Galapagos Islands, and New Zealand. Join our e-mail list to see monthly itinerary suggestions. https://conta.cc/457kDPi

NEI offers memorable expeditions to exotic destinations on all seven continents. Tell us where you want to go and we’ll do the rest. From Our Blog: A Sampling of the Top 25 Best Places to Travel NEI h

09/23/2023

NEI team member Michelle Ostrander just returned from an incredible expedition to Peru. Starting in Lima and venturing to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley (Urubamba Valley), Michelle and her best friend Angelia enjoyed hiking and exploring ancient sites on this enchanting trip. Click here to see how we can help you create your own custom expedition to Peru today! https://naturexp.com/destination/peru-cusco-machu-picchu/

09/11/2023

Ready for an ultimate Bucket List adventure? Let us plan a customized expedition to Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand. See our website for sample itineraries and contact us today. https://naturexp.com/region/asia/

08/23/2023

Visit our blog at https://naturexp.com/blog/25-best-places-to-travel-in-the-world/ to read more about Top 25 Best Places to Travel in the World. Contact us today to plan your exciting Luxury Adventure Travel Expedition!
Some of the Best Destinations for Adventure Seekers include: Exploring Sri Lanka’s Diverse Landscapes and Rich History, Trekking the Elusive Mountain Gorillas in Uganda, Exploring Cusco & Machu Picchu, and Outdoor Adventures in Utah.