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Members of the Kara tribe jumping and dancing, Omo Valley, Ethiopia

GeoEx revels in creating unusual, eye-opening adventure tours—and has a history of blazing trails in travel. We led the first guided travel treks to the Kangshung Face of Everest, Mustang region of Nepal, and along the Shackleton route in South Georgia. Our travelers were the first American groups guided through Burma, post-war Vietnam, and post-Shah Iran. The very definition of "explore" is to travel over new territory. The thrill of discovery fuels travel to the furthest edges of the map, where few have ventured. We go for authentic encounters with people separated by political upheaval or geographic distance, to experience areas that are verging on change or newly opened to visitors. We seize the opportunity to witness rare wildlife in vanishing habitat or forge new trails past seldom-seen scenery, and we come home changed and inspired.

Travel that pushes boundaries and gains unprecedented access to extraordinary places requires careful planning to navigate logistical hurdles, negotiate permits and invitations, and to plan for contingencies. We have been crafting groundbreaking journeys since 1982 and delight in arranging travel on the edge of impossible.

  • As a guest of the royal palace, attend the Festival of Akwasidae, paying homage to the ceremonial Ashanti king in Ghana.
  • Stand on top of the world at the North Pole, exploring the area by helicopter, cruising on a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker.
  • Trace the Okavango Delta to its source in the highlands of Angola, exploring the Cubango and Cuatir River watersheds and the wildlife they attract.
  • Discuss recent changes in women's roles with female artists and abaya-clad vendors in Saudi Arabia.

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40 Years of GeoEx | A Special Journey Benefitting the American Himalayan Foundation

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Inca Ruins, Natural Wonders & Colonial History

Eritrea, Somaliland & Djibouti

Horn of Africa from Rock Art to Art Deco

Angola, Namibia & Botswana

A Helicopter Expedition to the Source Lakes

Algeria’s Shifting Sands

Forgotten Empires of the Maghreb

Ancient Riches of Sudan's Nubian Desert

Following the Nile to the Far Reaches of History

Southern Pakistan: Confluence of Civilizations

Archaeology, Art, and History of a Young Nation

Saudi Arabia

Kingdom at a Crossroads

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Western lowland gorilla silverback and juveniles in Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of the Congo
Congo & CAR: Wild Heart of Africa

Wildlife of Odzala-Kokoua National Park and Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve

Pakistan's Hunza Valley

Where Three Empires Meet

Treasures of Persia

Discover Iran's Cultural Wonders and Openhearted People

Mystical West Africa

Traditions, Voodoo, and Craft

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SM Fountain, Iran
Essential Iran

A Journey into Persia

Heart of Diversity

Gorilla Tracking in the Congo

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Fun Fact

Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind climber to conquer Everest in 2001. He did it by following the sound of bells tied to the jacket of his climbing mates and Sherpa guides.

Tribal dancers in the Omo Valley of Ethiopia.

New GeoEx eBook:
The Best of Wanderlust

An Anthology of Travel Stories
Edited by Don George
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