Exceptional natural history expeditions,    
safaris & deluxe tours.    

NEW Galapagos YouTube Video
(also in Traveler's Corner)
See the wonders of the Galapagos!

ESA Galapagos Islands Expedition
January 27 - February 5, 2024
With optional Peru Post-Trip February 5-11, 2024
Galapagos Bird

ESA Logo

 

EASTER ISLAND ANNULAR
SOLAR ECLIPSE

September 27 - October 5, 2024
Machu Picchu Pre-Trip: September 22-28, 2024
Galapagos Post-Trip: October 5-14, 2024


 

WILD ICELAND ESCAPE
Explore the Land of Fire & Ice aboard the
National Geographic Resolution!

July 5-9, 2024
Iceland Whale
 

COSTA RICA & THE PANAMA CANAL
Aboard the National Geographic QUEST
March 2-9, 2024
With outstanding special offers:
10% discount for all Betchart travelers
Book now for $700 per person Air Credit
OR free 3-day Panama City Extension


 


 Plant Enthusiasts
We invite you to review our many trips for plant enthusiasts Please let us know if you would like to schedule a trip for your non-profit organization.

For Botanical Enthusiasts:

Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand 2023
ESA Galapagos Islands 2024
ARMENIA 2024


 

Traveler's Corner
Exciting news! Betchart Past Travelers now have a place where they can share their expedition experiences and pictures.

University Study Abroad Trips
& Private Trips

We organize University Study Abroad trips for teachers or students in China. If your university might be interested, please let us know. We also organize private family trips to Costa Rica, to the Galapagos Islands (on 20- or 40-passenger yachts, or on cruise ships), or on Safari in Africa, or in India.

Expeditions by Location
  Africa
  Antarctica
   Asia
   Australia & New Zealand
   Central & South America
   Europe, Russia & the Arctic
   North America
Betchart Expeditions, Inc.
17050 Montebello Road
Cupertino, CA 95014-5435
Tel: (800) 252-4910
       (408) 252-4910
Email:
 
Faebook
Cougar strolling outside the fence around Betchart home/office/vineyard property on Montebello Ridge, Cupertino: Top: 12/21/17; Bottom: 2/22/2018
May 30, 2018 we had our 8th cougar stroll past our wildlife camera since Dec 16th, 2017!    At 8:38 in the morning no less!

Betchart Vineyard
Did you know: Margaret grows grapes!?!


Welcome!
Join us... on excellent expedition voyages and journeys of discovery. You will travel with members of AAAS, Sigma Xi, ACS, the Planetary Society, and friends of Betchart Expeditions Inc. to outstanding locations worldwide. Travel with groups of like-minded travelers and stimulating scientific experts who share a love of learning, discovery, and adventure. We invite members and non-members to participate!


WEST AFRICA - Gambia River
Aboard the luxurious yacht Harmony G. 
January 10 - 20, 2024


FIJI & NEW ZEALAND
Explore the natural and cultural wonders of
these spectacular islands

February 19 - March 8, 2024
Fiji-New Nealand


ALASKA AURORA BOREALIS
Come see the Greatest Light Show on Earth!
March 7-14, 2024
Aurora Pipeline


YUNNAN-3 Parallel Rivers
World Heritage Expedition
May 10-26, 2024


ARMENIA
Explore the Natural and Cultural Heritage
May 16-24, 2024
Armenia


CRUISING THE NORWEIGIAN FJORDS
On board the luxurious Le Champlain
July 20-27, 2024




Alaska to Antarctica, Polynesia to the Galapagos:
see the world from the comfort of National Geographic's fleet!
See flier for SPECIAL DEALS!


Join us for these OTHER Exciting Expeditions!

American Annular Eclipse: New Mexico: October 10 - 17, 2023

Patagonia: October 30 - November 10, 2023
Antarctica: November 27 - December 10, 2023
or November 21 - December 12, 2023
or  December 5 - 18, 2023
Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand & Australia:
December 30, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Galapagos: December 1 - 10, 2023 or January 26 - February 4, 2024 or
January 27 - February 5, 2024
West Africa - January 10 - 20, 2024
Whales of Baja: February 5 - 10, 2024
Fiji & New Zealand: February 19 - March 8, 2024
AURORA! Alaska Aurora Borealis: March 7 - 15, 2024

NORTH AMERICAN TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE: 
Copper Canyon or Durango, Mexico April 2024
Yunnan - 3 Rivers: May 10 - 24, 2024
Wild Alaska Escape 2024: 
May 31 - June 5 or August 29 - September 3
Iceland Cruise: July 5 - 9, 2024
Norway: July 20 - 27, 2024
Annular Solar Eclipse October 2024:
Easter Island or Argentina

Utah Canyonlands-Escalante: moved to 2024
Check out the Calendar for details and brochures
or
Phone:  (408) 252-4910 or (800) 252-4910


EVERYONE PLEASE VACCINATE & BOOST!
For the safety of all of our travelers and staff, we ask that all participants be vaccinated and have a booster. Some of our vendors and destinations require valid vaccinations. 
Everyone must follow Covid protocols during the trips.
 

If you have questions, please contact: betchartterri@gmail.com 
or phone (408) 252-4910.

 
NEWS

Betchart Expeditions went solar in 2017.  As of August 2023, the panels have produced
380 MWh of electricity! 
This is the equivalent of 317 tons of carbon dioxide, or 4,796 trees planted. 

 Sunrise over the solar panels 12/18/17
Solar Panels


California: Do not sell my information




TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
in Durango
Multiple itineraries available: 
MEXICO - DURANGO (link to the brochure)

April 5-9, 2024
MEXICO COPPER CANYON 
April 1-9, 2024

 

ARGENTINA ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE
September 26 - October 7, 2024
Easter Island Pre-Trip: September 18-26, 2024
Machu Picchu Pre-Trip: September 20-26, 2024

Link to the brochure


PATAGONIA: Chilean Fjords
& Argentina’s Staten Island
Aboard National Geographic EXPLORER
October 9-17, 2023
Optional Pre-voyage: Santiago & Casablanca Wine Valley
Optional Post-voyage: Iguazú Falls

LLama
 

Visit Luxor, Dendara, Abydos & Karnak
Optional extension to Abu Simbel

DISCOVER EGYPT - Dendara & Abydos

November 4 - 16, 2023
Tut
 

ANTARCTICA: The White Continent 
on the National Geographic Explorer
November 27- December 10, 2023

 

NEW DESTINATION!
DISCOVER THE SUBANTARCTIC
ISLANDS OF NEW ZEALAND

AND AUSTRALIA:
The Galapagos of the
Southern Ocean

December 30, 2023 - January 10, 2024
Aboard Heritage Adventurer

Private Trips for Families & Friends
Grand Tetons
Families and Friends... Many of our expeditions provide wonderful opportunities for families and friends to enjoy adventures together. Each expedition offers a variety of experiences with much to appeal to a wide range of interests. Along with our experts and local guides your family and friends will have an exciting, educational, once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Let us organize a memorable trip for you!

Scientific Conferences
We can organize scientific conferences in Galapagos, Easter Island, Costa Rica, and other places which combine your normal meeting agenda with an excellent educational travel experience. Please inquire.

Space Art Travel Bureau
Many of our travelers enjoy the posters by our Astronomy guide Dr. Tyler Nordgren. To see his artwork for the National Parks Dark Sky Project, and other very diverse work, please visit:
https://www.tylernordgren.com

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