National Geographic Expeditions · By Private Jet

Around the WorldBy Private Jet

Five extraordinary expeditions aboard a privately configured Boeing 757 — circling the globe, crossing oceans, and tracking the world's most legendary wildlife in the company of National Geographic Experts.

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Journeys Fiveprivate jet routes
Duration 14–26days
Starting from $77,995per person
Service level Ultimateon every trip

At a glance

Five ways to see the world

Every itinerary shares the same DNA — private jet travel, Light–Moderate activity, and Ultimate service. What changes is the timing, the focus, and where in the world your expedition takes you.

Itinerary Days Starting price Focus Activity Service
Around the World by Private Jet 26 $114,995 Global circuit Light–Moderate Ultimate
Atlantic Crossroads: A Discovery 14 $77,995 Atlantic culture Light–Moderate Ultimate
Oceans and Islands of the World 24 $129,995 Blue-water expedition Light–Moderate Ultimate
The Silk Road by Private Jet 20 $109,995 Culture & history Light–Moderate Ultimate
Wildlife of the World by Private Jet 23 $129,995 Wildlife & safari Light–Moderate Ultimate

Featured journeys

The five expeditions

Each route is flown aboard a privately configured Boeing 757, with National Geographic Experts, a dedicated jet chef, and a 24/7 physician on board.

A moai statue silhouetted against a sunset sky on Easter Island, Chile Itinerary 01

Global circuit · 6 continents

Around the World by Private Jet

The flagship circumnavigation and the longest journey in the collection — a single private jet carries you from one icon to the next, with the continuity and comfort that only flying privately allows.

  • Stand among the colossal moai of Easter Island and the village of Orongo
  • Witness Africa's wildlife on the Serengeti and at Ngorongoro Crater
  • Walk the temples of Angkor, the Taj Mahal, and the rose city of Petra
Duration
26 days
Starting at
$114,995
Activity
Light–Moderate
Service
Ultimate
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A blue route map tracing an Atlantic crossing by private jet Itinerary 02

Atlantic culture · shortest journey

Atlantic Crossroads: A Discovery

The most accessible expedition here, tracing Atlantic cultures and dramatic volcanic coastlines — a fourteen-day discovery of the islands and shorelines where the Old World met the New.

  • Hike the UNESCO-listed Laurisilva Forest of Madeira, Portugal
  • Marvel at Lanzarote's volcanic landscapes and lava-field vineyards
  • Immerse in the layered cultures of the Atlantic islands
Duration
14 days
Starting at
$77,995
Activity
Light–Moderate
Service
Ultimate
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A coastal town glowing at dusk above tropical water Itinerary 03

Blue-water expedition

Oceans and Islands of the World

A journey from below the surface to the water's edge, witnessing the vibrant flora and fauna of the Pacific and Indian Oceans across Palau, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Oman, and Australia.

  • Swim among non-stinging jellyfish in Palau's Jellyfish Lake
  • Snorkel with manta rays and walk with Komodo dragons in Indonesia
  • Wander UNESCO Sri Lanka — the Gold Temple of Dambulla and cliffside Sigiriya
Duration
24 days
Starting at
$129,995
Activity
Light–Moderate
Service
Ultimate
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An illuminated pagoda beneath a route map of Eurasia at night Itinerary 04

Culture & history

The Silk Road by Private Jet

Follow the famed network of trade routes that once connected east and west across 4,000 miles of Eurasia — through Armenia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Vietnam, Azerbaijan, and Turkey.

  • Explore UNESCO-listed Bukhara, one of the most complete Silk Road cities
  • Discover Istanbul's Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar's 4,000 shops
  • Learn Kyrgyz felt-making and reach Dunhuang on the edge of the Gobi
Duration
20 days
Starting at
$109,995
Activity
Light–Moderate
Service
Ultimate
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A giant panda cub beneath a global wildlife route map Itinerary 05

Wildlife & safari

Wildlife of the World by Private Jet

The strongest wildlife profile in the collection — a global safari in search of great apes, big cats, and the planet's most charismatic species, from the rainforests of Rwanda to the jungles of Borneo.

  • Sit with mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park
  • Track the elusive Bengal tiger in India's Ranthambore National Park
  • Seek orangutans, pygmy elephants, and proboscis monkeys in Borneo
Duration
23 days
Starting at
$129,995
Activity
Light–Moderate
Service
Ultimate
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Aboard every journey

One jet, world-class care

Whichever route you choose, the experience in the sky is the same — designed so you can reach far-flung places with ease and arrive ready to explore.

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Privately configured 757

A long-range Boeing 757 with 2×2 VIP-style leather seating, landing where airlines can't.

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National Geographic Experts

Renowned Experts accompany every departure, sharing insight at each destination.

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Onboard jet chef

Locally inspired dishes paired with premier beverages, crafted in the air.

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24/7 on-call physician

A dedicated team manages every logistical detail, with healthcare always on hand.

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