Betchart Expeditions

Exceptional natural history expeditions,
safaris & deluxe tours.

NORTH SPITSBERGEN -
Into the pack ice near the Arctic Circle!
Celebrate the Summer Solstice in the land of Polar Bears under the Midnight Sun
on board the Oceanwide Ortelius
June 14-24, 2027

INDONESIA'S FORGOTTEN ISLANDS
Explore Indonesian Islands & Borneo
captivating and rarely-seen wonders!
September 8-21, 2026

Galápagos Expeditions
Aboard NatGeo Endeavour II
December 4 - 14, 2026 or
January 29 - February 7, 2027 or
December 3 - 12, 2027
Optional Machu Picchu-Peru
Pre-Trips for all sailings

BAJA: Among the Great Whales
Explore the untamed wilderness of the Gulf of California, and visit a lagoon where whales spend the winter months
January 23-30, 2027

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:
Costa Rica 2027
Sikkim
Madagascar
Galapagos: multiple expeditions

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

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

Cougar strolling outside the fence around Betchart home/office/vineyard property on Montebello Ridge, Cupertino: 12/21/17;
Click above for the Cougar Playlist

SOLAR POWERED

Betchart Expeditions went solar in 2017. As of October 2026, the panels have produced 425 MWh of electricity! This is the equivalent of 367 tons of carbon dioxide, or 5,551 trees planted.
Sunrise over the solar panels 12/18/2017

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Welcome!
Join us... on excellent expeditions, voyages and journeys of discovery to outstanding locations worldwide. Travel with members of AAAS, Sigma Xi, ACS, the Planetary Society, and friends of Betchart Expeditions - 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!
Our new 2026-2027 Calendar is here with trips to old and new destinations.

If you have questions or need to contact us,
please Email Us or phone (408) 252-4910.

2027 Total SOLAR ECLIPSE
Morocco, Malta & Egypt
Detailed Morocco Brochure coming soon
Malta and Egypt Brochures now available!
Call Terri to book as soon as possible!

ISLANDS of MELANESIA
Exotic Birds and Culture on the remote islands of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands & Vanatu
on the Heritage Adveneturer
October 23 - November 8, 2027

KIMBERLY COAST
Explore Australia's dramatic Kimberly coast
on the Heritage Adveneturer
July 5-15, 2027

NEW ZEALAND COASTAL ODYSSEY
November 11-23, 2026

Combine this trip with the Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand trip (below⬇︎)

SUB-ANTARCTIC ISLANDS
OF NEW ZEALAND
"Galapagos of the Southern Ocean"
Aboard the Heritage ADVENTURER
November 22 - December 3, 2026
or December 17-28, 2026

Join us on these exciting expeditions!

GALAPAGOS!
December 4 - 13, 2026
January 29 - February 7, 2027
December 3 - 12, 2027

AURORA!
Alaska Aurora Borealis: February 28 - March 6, 2027

PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE February 2027:
Patagonia or Ghana & West Africa
Please call if you are interested.

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE August 2027:
Morocco, Malta (by yacht) or Egypt

See the CALENDAR or EXPEDITION pages for brochures and details for many more expeditions.

For Planetary Expeditions, please see

EVERYONE PLEASE VACCINATE!
For the safety of all of our travelers and staff, we ask that all participants be vaccinated with updated Covid boosters. Everyone must follow Covid protocols during trips, and some of our vendors and destinations require valid vaccinations.
In addition, the USA CDC has suggested vaccinations for many destinations for local endemic diseases.
If you have questions, please Email Us
or phone (408) 252-4910.

California: Do not sell my information

ANTARCTIC WEDDELL SEA
Voyage into a sea of tabular icebergs!
on board the Oceanwide Plancius
February 28 - March 13, 2027

DISCOVER COSTA RICA
Spectacular pristine nature and environmental preservation.
February 11-20, 2027

ALASKA AURORA BOREALIS
Come see the Greatest Light Show on Earth!
February 28 - March 6, 2027

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Falklands and South Georgia Islands
on the Oceanwide Hondius
November 3-23, 2027

KENYA WILDLIFE SAFARI!
Explore the spectacular parks and reserves of Kenya, and look for elephants, lions, giraffe, and other wildlife
September 5-16, 2027

Astronomy and Eclipse Enthusiasts
We invite you to review our many trips to Solar & Lunar Eclipses, and the Aurora Borealis. Please let us know if you would like to schedule a trip for your non-profit organization.

Private Trips for Families & Friends

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.

University Study Abroad Trips
We organize University Study Abroad trips for teachers & students, all over the world. If you are interested, please let us know. We can create custom trips for small groups, from California to Galapagos Islands, African Safaris to China.

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

Betchart Vineyard
Did you know: we grow grapes!?!