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2012 Student Travel Destinations

We offer three types of programs: expeditions, field workshops, and community service programs. Our expeditions range from two to three weeks and are a more in-depth exploration of a region. On our 11-12 day field workshops, we set roots in one or two compelling home bases. On expeditions and field workshops, you'll pursue an On Assignment project of your choice and you'll be accompanied by a National Geographic expert for a portion of the trip. On our community service programs, we delve into the local culture, working alongside members of the community on collaborative service projects. Click here for more general information about these trips. See all of our summer 2012 trips below.

  • Alaska Expedition

    14 Days
    Discover the spectacular wilderness of America’s wild northern frontier while focusing on photography, wildlife and conservation, or filmmaking. | More >>

  • Australia Expedition

    20 Days
    Experience Australia's outback, rain forests, and reefs through projects in wildlife and conservation, film, or photography. | More >>

  • Barcelona Field Workshop

    12 Days
    Immerse yourself in the creativity and passion of this cosmopolitan city. Capture the soul of Barcelona through photography or writing. | More >>

  • Buenos Aires Field Workshop

    12 Days
    Discover this elegant and energetic city through photography, writing, or filmmaking. | More >>

  • Cambodia Community Service

    15 Days
    In a rural village, work alongside locals on a variety of service projects. Then explore Angkor Wat. | More >>

  • China Expedition

    21 Days
    Meet giant pandas, explore Beijing, and hike the Great Wall. Explore China through projects in photography or cultural geography. | More >>

  • Costa Rica Community Service

    14 Days
    Experience everyday life in a mountain village, working alongside locals on a variety of service projects. Then head to the coast. | More >>

  • Costa Rica Field Workshop

    12 Days
    Traveling from rain forest to coast, pursue projects in photography, wildlife and conservation, or community service. | More >>

  • Ecuador & the Galápagos Expedition

    18 Days
    From the cloud forest to the Galápagos, focus on photography or wildlife and conservation projects. | More >>

  • Grand Canyon & the Southwest Field Workshop

    11 Days
    Raft the San Juan River and explore the Grand Canyon through projects in photography or archaeology. | More >>

  • Iceland Expedition

    15 Days
    Set out on an island adventure to this dramatic land of extremes. Focus on photography, climate and geology, or filmmaking. | More >>

  • India Expedition

    21 Days
    Immerse yourself in India's rich cultural and spiritual diversity as you focus on projects in photography or cultural geography. | More >>

  • Italy & Greece Expedition

    17 Days
    From Rome's Pantheon to Greece's stunning islands, delve into life on the Mediterranean. Focus on photography, archaeology, or writing. | More >>

  • New Zealand Expedition

    21 Days
    Discover New Zealand's legendary landscapes and natural wonders through projects in photography, wildlife, or geology. | More >>

  • London Photography Workshop

    12 Days
    Take part in our new in-depth London photo workshop led by a top National Geographic photographer. | More >>

  • Peru Community Service

    14 Days
    Immerse yourself in a traditional Andean village, working with the community on service projects. Then visit Machu Picchu. | More >>

  • Peru Expedition

    20 Days
    Explore the land of the Inca and the soaring Andes through projects in photography, archaeology, or community service. | More >>

  • Sicily Field Workshop

    12 Days
    From volcanic islands to Greek ruins to the refreshing Mediterranean, explore mythical Sicily through projects in photography or archaeology | More >>

  • Tanzania Community Service

    15 Days
    Settle into a village in the hills and work with locals on service projects. Then set out on a wildlife safari. | More >>

  • Tanzania Expedition

    20 Days
    Experience safaris and tribal life. Focus on photography or wildlife and delve into Tanzania's natural and cultural treasures. | More >>

  • Tuscany Field Workshop

    12 Days
    Among rolling hills, vineyards, and fields of sunflowers, capture the essence of Tuscany through a focus on photography or writing. | More >>

  • Yellowstone & Montana Field Workshop

    12 Days
    From prairie lands to soaring peaks, explore conservation in the U.S. through your selected focus. | More >>

Your participation in a National Geographic Student Expedition provides support to National Geographic's mission of increasing global understanding through exploration, geography education, and research.
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