The Latest Look at Adventures by Disney & National Geographic Expeditions

Image: An Adventures by Disney family enjoy a private tour of Birds of Eden in South Africa.  (Photo Credit: Amy Smith, photographer)
Image: An Adventures by Disney family enjoy a private tour of Birds of Eden in South Africa. (Photo Credit: Amy Smith, photographer)
Lacey Pfalz
by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 11:10 AM ET, Mon October 16, 2023

Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions provided an update on the two tour brands this fall, showcasing some of their most popular trips and providing an insight into their new offerings. 

What You Should Know About The Brands

Adventures by Disney is a family-friendly tour brand that connects families with destinations and their cultures around the world. 

“Travelers looking for engaging storytelling, Disney-quality service, and experiences designed with families in mind will find their dream trip with Adventures by Disney,” said Emily Dearman, Senior Manager of Marketing & Sales Strategy for Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions. “These trips are especially appealing for parents traveling with children and multigenerational family groups. The Adventure Guides take care of every detail while keeping guests of all ages entertained and connected – so everyone gets to be fully in the moment throughout the entire trip."

By comparison, National Geographic Expeditions is an expedition-style brand offering cruises and tours across the globe for the adventure lover. Readers of National Geographic or fans of its shows are guided by experts in destinations around the world.

“National Geographic Expeditions is designed for those travelers who want to experience the world on a deeper level,” Dearman continued. “Most trips are joined by a National Geographic Expert – a scientist, storyteller, or photographer with rich insights about the people and places you visit. There’s nothing quite like seeing prehistoric cave art alongside an anthropologist, watching the great wildebeest migration with a noted zoologist, or capturing breathtaking landscapes with tips from a National Geographic photographer.”

Travel According to Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions

This year, one of the most popular family trips with Adventures by Disney is the Adventures by Disney Italy itinerary, which combines the best of Italian destinations with cultural and foodie experiences that are perfect for all ages, like a pasta-making experience at a farm in Chianti.

National Geographic Expeditions, medieval town

National Geographic Expeditions' Signature Land – Human History: Northern Spain and Southwest France itinerary. (Photo Credit: Erika Skogg, photographer)

National Geographic Expeditions travelers have dived deep into human history and pre-history with the popular Human History: Northern Spain and Southwest France itinerary. This expedition takes travelers through the region’s human history, from ancient caves to medieval villages and more, all led by experts in their fields. 

This year, Adventures by Disney is offering a new Colombia itinerary, with some experiences inspired by the popular animated Disney film, “Encanto.” Travelers will be immersed in the rich culture of the destination with family-friendly experiences, like an arepa-making cooking class or visits to the destinations that inspired the filmmakers of “Encanto.” 

National Geographic Expeditions is also debuting a new itinerary immersing travelers in a new destination for the brand in 2024. Bhutan: Land of Mysticism and Mythology includes experiences such as dinner with Bhutanese dignitaries, a private guided hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery and other exclusive experiences that allow travelers to get the most out of their experience in the world’s happiest country. 

For Travel Advisors

Travel advisors can learn more about Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions on DisneyTravelAgents.com, where they’ll find travel advisor resources, training materials and marketing information to read. 

They can register for free to view all of the advisor resources about Disney’s travel brands. 


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Lacey Pfalz

Lacey Pfalz

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Lacey Pfalz is Associate Editor at TravelPulse. She's a passionate advocate of responsible travel and believes the best travel experiences happen outside of a planned itinerary. Lacey currently lives in rural Wisconsin. She can be reached at [email protected].

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