Exceptional natural history expeditions,
safaris & deluxe tours

EASTER ISLAND ANNULAR
SOLAR ECLIPSE

(Link to the brochure)
September 27 - October 5, 2024


 
CRUISE THE UPPER AMAZON
on the National Geographic Delphin II


Upper Amazon
September 2-11, 2023
 
Bookkeeper Ellen with Zippy & Monty!
 
COSTA RICA & THE PANAMA CANAL
ABOARD 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


 
Join us on our worldwide expeditions in 2023!
2023 EXPEDITION CALENDAR
Calendar 2023

Traveler Testimonial
Aegean 2016 Expedition
"Margaret, this has been a beyond-fabulous trip.  All of us, even including the littlest ones, had an amazing time. I will write with more detail after returning but for now I will just say that for all of us the trip far exceeded the high anticipations we started out with. Everything was terrific.
"

 Plant Enthusiasts

We invite you to review our many trips for plant enthusiasts on this
special Betchart botanical web site. Please let us know if you would like to schedule a trip for your non-profit organization.

BotanicalExpeditions.com

For Botanical Enthusiasts:
Botanical Alaska 2023
New Zealand Nov 2023

 

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
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!


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!


DEAR TRAVELERS: 
Our phones are BACK UP!  after being down since February.
Literally. On the ground. 
To contact us, please call 408-252-4910!  
Or, 800-252-4910 during business hours (no messaging yet).  
We apologize for the inconvenience. 


Italy by Land & Sea: 2 new expeditions:
TREASURES OF FLORENCE & ROME
September 24 - 30, 2023

SAIL ITAL'S AMALFI COAST & SICILY

On Board 4-Masted Tall Ship, Star Clipper
September 30 - October 7, 2023





LizLarson

The leader for our Mt. Rushmore/South Dakota Black Hills expeditions has been elected to the South Dakota Senate (District 10)!  Not only that, she was elected as Minority Whip in the Senate and has been assigned to the Transportation, Local Government and Ag/Natural Resources committees. Join us on the Mt. Rushmore/Black Hills expedition
September 23 - 30, 2023.  




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 Exciting New Trips in 2023!

Wild Iceland: June 13 - 22 + West Greenland: June 21 - 29, 2023
Pacific Horticulture Botanical Alaska: June 29 - July 9, 2023
Wild Iceland Escape:  July 15 - 20, 2023

Wild Alaska Escape: Aug 31 - Sept 5, 2023
Columbia & Snake Rivers: October 8 - 15, 2023
New Mexico - Chaco Canyon - Annular Eclipse: October 10 - 17, 2023
Patagonia: October 30 - November 10, 2023
Egypt: November 4 - 16, 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 & January 26 - February 4, 2024
Baja: February 5 - 10, 2024

Check out the Calendar for details and brochures
or
Phone for more information:  (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 (800) 252-4910.

 
NEWS

Betchart Expeditions went solar in 2017.  To date, the panels have produced
369 MWh of electricity!  This is the equivalent of 285 tons of carbon dioxide, or 4,321 trees planted. 
 Sunrise over the solar panels 12/18/17

Solar Panels


California: Do not sell my information



Total Solar Eclipse in Durango and at
            Molinillos in the Sierra Madre

MEXICO COPPER CANYON 
April 1 - 9, 2024

WILD GALAPAGOS ESCAPE
Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II 
December 1-10, 2023
Optional Peru Pre-Trip  • November 25 - December 1, 2023
January 26 - February 4, 2024
Optional Peru Pre-Trip  • January 20-26, 2024
Book by April 30, 2023 for free round-trip airfare
  - see brochure for details. 


 

Visit Luxor, Dendara, Abydos & Karnak
DISCOVER EGYPT - Dendara & Abydos
November 4 - 16, 2023

Tut
3 Expeditions to Antarctica!
November 27- December 10, 2023
on the National Geographic Explorer
FREE Round-trip Air - Book by April 30, 2023

November 21 - December 12, 2023
including South Georgia and the Falkland Islands
on the Oceanwide  Plancius


December 5-18, 2023

touring the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetlands
on the Oceanwide  
Hondius


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!

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.

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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