Exceptional natural history expeditions,    
safaris & deluxe tours.    


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


 

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS by YACHT
October 5-14, 2024
Aboard the Coral Yachts
Galapagos Bird
 

ICELAND - GREENLAND - ICELAND
Pair 2 trips and choose your adventure!
WILD ICELAND
by Land 
June 20-29, 2024
WEST GREENLAND 
June 27 - July 5, 2024
LINDBLAD WILD ICELAND ESCAPE
by Sea 
July 5-9, 2024


 

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


 

HIMALAYAS of Sikkim & Darjeeling
Landscapes and Flora:
Botanic gardens, deep gorges,
and the Valley of the flowers!

May 22 - June 5, 2024

 

NEW for 2025!
ANTARCTICA by AIR
Fly to King George Island
Cruise the Antarctic Peninsula 
& South Shetland Islands

January 13 - 22, 2025
Optional Easter Island pre-trip
January 8-14, 2025


 


 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.

Expeditions by Location
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   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
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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!?!

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!
See our new SPRING CALENDAR for details of upcoming expeditions. 


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 7-13, 2024
Aurora Pipeline


YUNNAN-3 Parallel Rivers
World Heritage Expedition - 2 Expeditions
May 10-26, 2024 - Lead by Chris Carpenter
July 12-28, 2024 - Lead by Ted Elliman


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


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


TAHITI TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE
See the Lunar Eclipse March 13, 2025
From Tahiti and Bora Bora

March 6-16, 2025



 


Join us for these Exciting Expeditions!

Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand & Australia:
December 30, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Galapagos: January 26 - February 4, 2024
January 27 - February 5, 2024
 or October 5-14, 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 7-13, 2024
California Desert Spring in Death Valley: April 12-24, 2024

WAITING LIST ONLY!
NORTH AMERICAN TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE: 

Copper Canyon or Durango, Mexico April 2024

Yunnan - 3 Rivers 2024: 2 departures:
May 10-24, 2024 & July 12-28, 2024
Wild Alaska Escape 2024: 
May 31 - June 5 or August 29 - September 3
East Spitsbergen: June 18-28, 2024


PUFFINS in the MIDNIGHT SUN
Wild Iceland by land: June 20-29, 2024
West Greenland - Disco Bay: June 27 - July 5, 2024
Iceland Cruise: July 5-9, 2024

Norwegian Fjords: July 20 -27, 2024

Annular Solar Eclipse October 2024:
Easter Island or Argentina

Jewels of the Great Lakes: October 11-18, 2024
Chilean Fjords: October 17 - November 2, 2024
Antarctica by Air: January 13-22, 2025

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




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



 
UTAH PUBLIC RADIO PODCAST 
"Solar Eclipses-A look into the Skies"
by Mary Hess
Which includes a description of her expeditions on the Star Flyer
Atlantic Crossing Eclipse Expedition

(also in Traveler's Corner)

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

ESA Logo
 

WAITING LIST ONLY!
Please call to be placed on the waiting list!

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

in Durango
Multiple itineraries available: 
MAZATLAN - DURANGO (link to the brochure)

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

 

UPPER AMAZON
Exploring Peru's Pacaya-Samira Reserve
aboard the National Geographic Delphin II

September 14-23, 2024
Optional Machu Picchu Pre-Trip, Sept  23-28, 2024

 

YELLOWSTONE & GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARKS!
Discover abundant wildlife, including baby bison (“red dogs”), spectacular geysers, and much more.
May 16-23, 2024

 

WILD ALASKA ESCAPE
JUNEAU TO SITKA
on the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD

May 31 - June 5, 2024 or 
August 29 - September 3, 2024


 

THE BEST OF THE CHILEAN FJORDS
Chile’s Majestic Fjords from Valparaiso to Ushuaia
on the La Lyrial
October 19–November 2, 2024

 

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.

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.

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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