Exodus Travels has partnered with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) to host a series of expeditions: RCGS Exodus Quests, led by intrepid anthropologists, authors, filmmakers, TV presenters and photographers.

From the remote fjords of Norway and the secretive tigers of India to the ancient monuments of Jordan and the winsome wildlife of Namibia, Exodus’ new series of itineraries are designed to challenge, embolden and inform the curious traveller, and are all led by adventurous RCGS globetrotters who have been to the ends of the earth and are excited to share what they found.

Robin Brooks, Exodus’ marketing manager for North America and RCGS Fellow, observed: “It’s an honour to partner with such an esteemed organization as the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and a privilege to provide our loyal guests a unique opportunity to see the world through the eyes of expert explorers.”

Brooks continued: “After 45 years of leading guided adventures around the world, we’re always looking to enhance our travellers’ experiences, and these specialist-led expeditions are sure to bring a new level of insight and discovery to every encounter.”

John Geiger, CEO of the RCGS, said that: “As a non-profit organization dedicated to research and education, we’re very proud to be collaborating with an adventure expert like Exodus Travels. Travel is truly a global community and sharing our knowledge and curiosity with each other is one of the best ways to experience the planet.”

The new RCGS Exodus Quests series includes:

• RCGS: Hidden Treasures of Jordan with Wade Davis — Filmmaker, best-selling author and National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis was named by National Geographic as one of the “Explorers for the Millennium” and is the recipient of the Gold Meal of RCGS. Travellers will join Wade on an adventure spanning Jordan’s Desert Loop east of Amman, Madaba’s sacred Mount Nebo and the Crusade-era castles of Petra. See the Dead Sea Scrolls, overnight in an authentic Bedouin Camp and snorkel the coral reefs of the Red Sea — all while accompanied by one of the most celebrated explorers in the game. The trip is 12 days; priced from CDN $3,050; and departs on March 13, 2020.

• RCGS: Cape Town to Victoria Falls with Michelle Valberg — Travellers can treat themselves to an epic journey through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe on Exodus’ Cape Town to Victoria Falls itinerary. They will join Nikon Ambassador and RCGS Photographer-in-Residence Michelle Valberg on a leisurely trip reminiscent of the golden age of travel, where the well-heeled took their time diving deep into every destination they visited. Meet the friendly giants of the world at the elephant-filled Chobe National Park, trek the lunar landscapes of Deadvlei and capture mantle-worthy shots of Africa’s charismatic wildlife before toasting the trip at one of South Africa’s local vineyards. The 20-day trip is priced from CDN$6,960 and departs on June 7, 2020.
• RCGS: Thai Indochina Explorer with George Kourounis — Discover the complex culture and histories of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand alongside RCGS Explorer-in-Residence, National Geographic Explorer, TV presenter and photographer George Kourounis on Exodus’ Thai Indochina itinerary. Join him on a guided adventure through the Cu Chi war tunnels as he shares his personal tips on how to expertly capture the ruins of Angkor Wat. Grapple with Phnom Penh’s war-torn past during a visit to the Tuol Sleng museum and the killing fields of Choeung Ek, embark on a jungle trek in Khao Yai and become immersed in the local lifestyle with homestays in the Mekong Delta. The 15-day expedition is priced from CDN$3,620 and departs on Feb. 15, 2020.

• RCGS: Highlights of Nepal with Javier Frutos — Who better to explore the ancient temples, extraordinary wildlife and medieval cities within the mountaintop kingdom of Nepal than with Javier Frutos, prominent photographer and Canadian Geographic Creative Director. On Exodus’ Highlights of Nepal special photographic departure, search for tigers, crocs and sloth bears by Jeep, in dugout canoes or on foot. Hike through the rugged Annapurna foothills, ride an ox-cart through the village of Tharu, climb to the World Peace Pagoda on Lake Phewa, and roam the artisan markets of Kathmandu valley where monks chant in the streets. The 12-day expedition is priced from CDN$3,850 and departs April 6, 2020.
• RCGS: Highlights of India with Jeff Fuchs — Delve into a world of marble palaces, holy riverbanks, maze-like marketplaces and secretive jungle cats with mountaineer and documentarian Jeff Fuchs on tour of the Highlights of Northern India. Wander the streets of Jaipur, a late 18th-century city that features vibrantly coloured streets, then stroll to the former residence of the Maharaja — turned City Palace Museum — displaying ancient royal artifacts. Leave the city behind for a tiger reserve in rural India, where the striped kings of the jungle can be spotted alongside crocodiles, deer and parakeets. In Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in the world, indulge in a massage on the riverbank of the Ganges. The 9-day trip is priced from CDN$3,400 and departs on Feb. 28, 2020.
• RCGS: Norway Arctic Lights & Whales with Jill Heinerth — Join filmmaker, photographer and underwater explorer Jill Heinerth beneath the Arctic lights of Norway on this exclusive northern journey. Try your hand at ice fishing on a remote island, engage in a space mission simulation at the Andoya Space Center, and brave chilly Arctic waters in search of orca and humpback whales. Keep your eyes peeled for the Northern Lights while overnighting in wilderness cabins and guesthouses, then top off the trip with an authentic Nordic meal around a roaring fire in a traditionally-styled Sami teepee. 5 days from CDN$4,190. Departing March 19, 2020.
• RCGS: Italy’s Chianti Walking & Wine with Gilles Gagnier — Step foot inside a world of vineyards and varietals on the Chianti Walking & Wine experience, led by wine aficionado and publisher of the award-winning magazine Canadian Geographic, Gilles Gagnier. Gagnier will lead oenophiles on tastings from the historic streets of Florence to the famous emerald vineyard valleys of Radda in Chianti. Treat yourself to an in-depth exploration of flavour in Italy’s famous Chianti region with vineyard visits, expert-led tastings and culinary classes. Stroll through olive groves and medieval market towns, take in a lecture on Italian wine at the Wine School of Siena, and unwind poolside (glass in hand) each evening at Villa Casalta, a gorgeous converted farmhouse. 8 days from CDN$2,440. Departing: June 27, 2020.

• RCGS: Peru’s Inca Trail with Aaron Kylie — Follow in the wake of the Peruvian Incas with Canadian Geographic’s Editor-in-Chief Aaron Kylie as your trusted guide on an iconic trek of Peru’s Inca Trail. Follow this trailblazer on a guided tour of Cuzco’s museums and ancient churches, then immerse yourself in the legacy of the Incas with a visit to Sacred Valley, the ruins of Pisac, and the legendary tail itself, with its tiny hamlets, ancient tunnels, the Gate of the Wind ridge-top shrine and the ruins of Wiñay Wayna. Finally, reward your efforts with a guided tour of the Lost City of Machu Picchu, one of the great architectural enigmas of the world. The 9-day expedition is priced from CDN$3,570 and departs April 3, 2020.

For more, go to https://www.exodustravels.com/rcgs-quests .