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People & Culture

Whether you’re mingling with the Maasai in Tanzania or discussing Buddhism with a monk in Bhutan, National Geographic connects you with cultures around the world. Take part in colorful festivals and lively traditions, explore bustling markets, and sample the local cuisine. From the Berber villages of Morocco to the vibrant streets of Cuba, immerse yourself in each destination and learn from its people firsthand.

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Light: Daily activities may include city walking tours, visits to sites, game drives on bumpy roads, or easy hikes.
Light/Moderate: Daily activities may include city walking tours, visits to sites, game drives, or easy hikes, with options for more physical activities such as hiking, kayaking, snorkeling and biking.
Light or Moderate: Travelers can choose between a light or moderate activity level. For a light level of activity, daily activities may include city walking tours, visits to sites, game drives on bumpy roads, or easy hikes. For a moderate level, travelers should be prepared for multiple hours of physical activity (e.g. hiking, kayaking, biking) each day.
Moderate: Travelers should be physically fit and prepared for multiple hours of activity (e.g. hiking, kayaking, biking) each day.
Moderate/Strenuous: Travelers should be physically fit and prepared for multiple hours of activity (e.g. hiking, kayaking, biking) each day. Certain days may have more challenging physical activity, such as ascents/descents on steep mountainous terrain.
Strenuous: Designed for experienced active travelers in excellent physical condition, these itineraries may include full-day hikes (sometimes at high altitude) or full-day kayaking excursions. Trails often include steep ascents/descents on mountainous terrain, with some exposed sections.
Maximum: The ultimate challenge for serious hikers who are very fit and have experience hiking or trekking at high elevations. These itineraries include numerous challenging, full-day hikes. ?

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Casual trips offer immersive travel experiences at an unbeatable value with free time and plenty of choices built into the itineraries. Accommodations are comfortable, well-located, and modest. Trips are led by dynamic local guides, some meals and activities are included, and transportation is provided for included excursions.
Premium expeditions are led by a National Geographic expert, an expedition team, or top guides, and tap into National Geographic's worldwide resources to allow for in-depth exploration and special access to sites and experts in the field. Itineraries are fully planned, with some free time. Accommodations are high-end or best available. Ground transportation and most meals and activities are included in the trip price.
Ultimate expeditions feature sweeping, themed itineraries that cover great distances using a specially configured private jet. These itineraries are fully planned and comprise private performances, special access to sites, and visits with local experts. Services include travel by private jet, a team of National Geographic experts, local guides, a dedicated flight staff and expedition manager, world-class meals and accommodations, and ground transportation.

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