National Geographic Expeditions invites you to connect with the world like never before. Guided by enthusiastic experts and experienced local guides, travelers are deeply immersed in the culture of the region.

Expertise

Your understanding of the world deepens when you travel with National Geographic—whether you’re venturing to one of Antarctica’s largest glaciers with a glaciologist or snapping shots of a wild elephant in Tanzania with a photography expert. From the scientists, photographers and explorers who accompany our trips to the local guides and specialists you’ll meet in the field, you’ll be surrounded by people who are steeped in knowledge and insight about the places we visit. And they’re passionate about sharing that knowledge with you. Meet our experts​.

Immersion

We have always gone further: pioneering new paths in science and exploration, telling the stories of remote cultures and inspiring innovators. We open doors around the globe so that you can go behind the scenes to get a close-up view of work that's helping to illuminate and protect the world's treasures. From research on Ice Age cave art in Spain to discoveries about meteorites, you'll enjoy access to little-known sites and events.

Meaning

Your travel has purpose. It helps support the US-based global nonprofit National Geographic Society, which works to protect and illuminate our world through exploration, research and education. See more about how you help us.

Plus, with the Exploration Impact Fund, you can now support scientific discoveries and exploration in the places around the world you are most passionate about. When you donate, 100% of your contribution will go directly to supporting National Geographic Society programs and explorers in any region of the world National Geographic Expeditions visits. Get details and donate today.​

Extra Flexibility With Your Vacation Points

Now you can enjoy extra flexibility when you book a National Geographic Expeditions trip using your Vacation Points. Current Use Year Points, Transferred Points, Reservation Points and Holding Points in the current Use Year can be deposited toward a National Geographic Expeditions trip.

For example, here’s how you could use Points to book a trip in 2022:

• If you deposited Points from the 2019 Use Year, those Points can be applied to your 2021 National Geographic Expeditions trip.
• If you banked Points from the 2020 Use Year, those Points can be applied to your 2021 National Geographic Expeditions trip.
• Use your 2021 Use Year Points toward a 2021 National Geographic Expeditions trip.
• Borrow Points from 2023 to apply toward your 2022 National Geographic Expeditions trip.

Have questions? Call Member Services at (800) 800-9800.†

Important Details

The following guidelines apply:

• Current Use Year Points, Transferred Points, Reservation Points and Holding Points in the current Use Year can be deposited.
• There is a minimum deposit requirement of 10-Point increments.
• All cancellation policies for National Geographic Expeditions will apply.
• All deposits are final transactions and cannot be returned as Vacation Points.
• Deposits that exist in a Membership which are sold will be forfeited.
• No transaction fee will be collected when depositing Vacation Points.
• Effective March 21, 2011, Members who do not purchase their ownership interests directly from Disney will not be able to use those Vacation Points for exchange options in the Disney Collection.
• The Rule of 4 applies. You cannot book and travel to a Disney Collection exchange destination within the last 4 months of your Use Year (excluding Disneyland Resort in California and Tokyo Disney Resort). You can, however, travel in the last 4 months of your Use Year as long as you have booked your stay more than 4 months before the end of your Use Year.

Need More Points?

Realize your dream vacation by banking, borrowing or obtaining Vacation Points.

Bank or Borrow Vacation Points

You can bank Vacation Points from your current Use Year to be transferred into your next Use Year (restrictions apply); or you can borrow Vacation Points from your next Use Year to book a reservation in your current Use Year.

Obtain One-Time Use Vacation Points

Occasionally, you may find yourself in need of just a few extra Vacation Points in order to book that perfect dream vacation. If that happens, you may be able to purchase Vacation Points for one-time-use toward your desired stay.

View details and pricing for One-Time-Use Vacation Points.

Add On to Your Membership

View our Special Offers section to see the current offers. You can Add On to your ownership interest at any time by contacting your Disney Vacation Club Guide to get started.