Why Join National Geographic Student Travel This Summer?

Inspire Your Inner Explorer

A certain spirit motivates National Geographic Explorers around the world—and you feel it when you travel with us. You’ll be out in the field with our Explorers, who are fueled by curiosity, collaboration, and a desire to understand our planet and its people, and who are committed to making the world a better place.

Explore Your Passion

Delve deeper into your surroundings through the lens of one or more topics— photography, wildlife conservation, marine biology, and more. As you explore, you’ll create a tangible project that you can take back home to your community, such as a photography portfolio or a study on local wildlife.

Engage Thoughtfully & Sustainably

We are committed to sustaining the natural integrity and cultural heritage of each place we visit. We support local economies in our choice of accommodations and services, increase students’ appreciation for local communities through meaningful exchange, and invest in offset projects for the carbon emissions associated with travel to our destinations.

Build Lasting Relationships

One of the highlights of your trip is sure to be your traveling companions—students from around the globe who are also enthusiastic about exploring. And you’ll find role models in your National Geographic Explorers and trip leaders, who are photographers, writers, scientists, and educators pursuing careers that help to make the world a better place.

Inspire Change

Whichever On Assignment theme you choose, you will join a growing community of individuals who are curious about the world around them and committed to preserving it. You will leave your program with a roadmap, ready to pursue bold ideas, engage others, and inspire action.