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12/27/2024

The Historic Village of Shirakawa-gō in the remote Shogawa river valley, Japan. Let us plan your 2025 winter get-a-way today!
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12/11/2024

The Stepp Family Iceland Expedition October 2024: “It was an epic trip. We saw whales when we were supposed to; Icelanders said our Northern Lights show was the best in years; we had the best guide in the world.” Thanks to Kay Stepp for sending us these great family photos! Let us plan your 2025 expedition to Iceland today!

11/25/2024

As you spend time with family and friends this holiday weekend, it's an excellent opportunity to plan expeditions to family-friendly destinations worldwide. Check out our latest newsletter with an extensive Travelogue of the Stepp Family and their exciting trip to Iceland! https://conta.cc/3ZjsWb7

Email from Nature Expeditions International Thanksgiving is the Perfect Time to Start Planning Your Family’s Next Memorable Expedition! We are Grateful for our Explorers! As you spend time with family

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.
Background greenery image courtesy of Anni Spratt on Unsplash. https://conta.cc/3GZ1HZu

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