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N A T H A B C U LT U R A L J O U R N E Y S

2027 / 2028

Some adventures begin in the wilderness. This one began around our family table.

N A T H A B C U LT U R A L J O U R N E Y S

For more than 40 years, as the founder of Natural Habitat Adventures, I've built journeys focused on the natural world. Then, a few years ago, over a home dinner of pasta and Brunello, my son Finlay proposed something completely different: He wanted to start his own travel company centered on culture. He said it would be a lot like Nat Hab, but focused on experiencing and preserving local traditions and heritage. As a nature guy, I was not convinced. When he suggested that he and I explore Tuscany by bicycle in late November so he could share more of his vision with me, I warmed to the idea. In Italy, we found villages that were nearly empty. There was the 85-year-old mother and her 50-year-old son who welcomed us into their tiny restaurant above the village tobacco shop—no menu, only their recommendations offered with passion in Italian. We met the owner of several beautifully restored villas who proudly shared the history of his village, and a young winemaker whose family's centuries-old winery was carved into the rock beneath a medieval hill town. Their stories became every bit as memorable as the landscapes and the flavors. On the flight home, Finlay sketched out a plan for his company—Terra & Tu Cultural Journeys. And I became its biggest champion. Over the next several years, he built a devoted following. These were intimate forays based on the belief that travel is most meaningful when it helps us understand the values and heritage that shape the lived experience of others, reminding us of our shared humanity. Since then, I've had more chances to participate in these distinctive small-group trips. I returned to Italy, visiting that small mother-and-son restaurant again. I traveled to Peru’s Sacred Valley, and to a remote village in Portugal’s

mountainous interior where I baked bread in a 500-yearold stone oven with a 95-year-old community matriarch. Those experiences reinforced what Finlay had been trying to tell me all along: Sometimes it's the people, even more than the places, who leave the deepest impression. This past year, Terra & Tu became part of the Natural Habitat Adventures family. It was a natural alliance. And while the name has evolved to become Nat Hab Cultural Journeys, the vision is the same: celebrating and sustaining the living cultures that give a place character and meaning. We think of it as another variation on our mission of conservation through exploration. And now, there are even greater resources to create the kinds of authentic, deeply personal experiences that first won me over on that bicycle ride through Tuscany. We are delighted to bring this collection of cultural adventures to you. Join us for tea in a family home in rural Japan, gather in a lively taverna for a traditional Greek meal, watch the stars with nomads in the Moroccan Sahara, and sail the Nile on a private luxury dahabiya—a traditional Egyptian sailing vessel—as we meet farmers and artisans along the way. Years from now, when you think back on your journey, it won't be a monument or a museum you'll remember most. It will be the people. We hope to see you out there,

Ben Bressler Nat Hab Founder & CEO

Finlay Bressler Nat Hab Cultural Journeys Director

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C o n t e n t s

Meaningful Connections with Local People

Insider Access Offers Unique Opportunities

Small Groups Are Your Portal

Relaxed & Thoughtful Pacing

Expedition Leaders Tap Local Ties

Sustainable Support for Local Communities

Food & Wine as a Conduit to Culture

Built Upon a Proven Legacy

EUROPE Tuscany: La Dolce Vita

Italy's Piedmont: The Art of Slow Living

Sicily: Crossroads of the Mediterranean

Hidden Portugal: Mountains, Vineyards & Villages

Discovering Portugal's River of Wine

Northern Spain: Basque Country & Rioja

Provence: La Belle Vie

Croatia & Slovenia: From the Adriatic to the Alps

A Greek Odyssey

Turkey Revealed

BRITAIN & IRELAND The Cotswolds: Exploring England's Classic Countryside

The Spirit of Ireland

AFRICA The Heart of Morocco

The Essence of Egypt

ASIA The Soul of Japan

Vietnam: An Intimate Portrait

South India Sojourn

THE AMERICAS

Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley

Cultures, Colors & Flavors of Argentina

Haida Gwaii: Islands at the Edge of the World

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Meaningful Connections with Local People Go Beyond the Surface into Personal Relationships Nat Hab Cultural Journeys create memorable bonds by bringing travelers beyond the surface of a destination into the everyday lives of its people. Share meals with families, learn traditional crafts from weavers and potters, walk with farmers and shepherds, and meet fishermen, bakers, beekeepers, winemakers and other local residents whose stories and traditions reveal the true spirit of the place. Our small groups and well-connected guides create a relaxed, personal atmosphere where conversations unfold naturally, and cultural exchange feels genuine rather than staged. These authentic encounters foster a deeper understanding of values, customs and ways of life, offering a rare opportunity to experience a place through the eyes, stories and traditions of the people who call it home. Learn More: nathab.com/local

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Insider Access Offers Unique Opportunities for Special Experiences & Insights Nat Hab Cultural Journeys open doors to experiences most travelers don't get elsewhere. Drawing on trusted local relationships cultivated over time, our expert guides provide privileged access to private places, distinctive activities and lesser-known corners of a destination that lie beyond the guidebook or typical tour. Step inside family homes, historic estates and private gardens, visit boutique wineries and chefs’ kitchens, enter artisan studios typically closed to visitors, and discover hidden villages off the standard track. Our insider connections reveal a more intimate side of our destinations. With private tastings, behind-the-scenes visits and unexpected local discoveries, our itineraries are filled with unique opportunities that would be difficult to find or arrange on your own. Learn More: nathab.com/insider

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Small Groups Are Your Portal for Immersive Cultural Encounters With Nat Hab Cultural Journeys, every departure is intentionally kept small—almost always 12 travelers or less—because genuine cultural immersion simply isn't possible in a large group. This intimate scale opens doors to family homes, small studios, tiny trattorias, tuckedaway temples and other welcoming spaces bigger tours can't access. It also creates opportunities for genuine conversation, hands-on activities and unhurried exchanges with local hosts, while allowing greater flexibility and a slower pace. Rather than observing culture from the sidelines, you become part of it through personal interactions and respectful engagement that benefits both our guests and the communities we visit. With fewer travelers, we are also able to stay at small luxury accommodations, like private villas and boutique inns. Learn More: nathab.com/groups

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Relaxed & Thoughtful Pacing Fosters Connection & Reflection If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium was a funny movie when it came out in 1969. But it’s not an optimal way to travel. Nat Hab Cultural Journeys take a different approach. Embracing the philosophy of Slow Travel, our itineraries intentionally give you time to absorb each experience instead of hurrying from one highlight to the next. Favoring personal encounters over packed schedules, you'll enjoy leisurely visits, extended meals, unscripted conversations, and time to linger in villages, vineyards, markets and landscapes. Small groups reduce the rush, while distinctive accommodations surround you with the character of a place. Rather than measuring a trip’s value by the sights you tick off on a checklist, our journeys foster deeper engagement, meaning and understanding. Learn More: nathab.com/pacing

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Expedition Leaders Tap Local Ties to Create Rich Cultural Encounters Our Expedition Leaders do far more than manage your trip logistics—they serve as skilled facilitators who transform every journey through their extensive knowledge, personal relationships and cultural insight. Chosen for their ability to foster meaningful connections, they introduce travelers to local hosts while creating opportunities for authentic conversation and shared experiences. They provide the historical and cultural context that brings each destination to life, bridging language and cultural differences with sensitivity, and ensuring every encounter is respectful and enriching. Supported by trusted local guides, our Expedition Leaders open doors to experiences that are personal and deeply rooted in place— which you won’t get elsewhere. Learn More: nathab.com/cultural-guides

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Sustainable Support for Local Communities Helps Preserve Cultural Traditions In a world where overtourism has wreaked havoc on too many destinations, Nat Hab Cultural Journeys are guided by a philosophy of conservation through exploration— honoring living cultures by helping to sustain local livelihoods, enduring traditions and the environments that support them. Carefully designed itineraries direct benefits to artisans, farmers, chefs, family businesses and other cultural stewards, while fostering respectful, authentic engagement rather than staged experiences. By favoring small groups, trusted local partnerships, lesser-known destinations and a slower pace of travel, Nat Hab Cultural Journeys help preserve cultural heritage, strengthen livelihoods and create encounters that leave a positive, lasting impact on the places and people we connect with. Learn More: nathab.com/traditions

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Food & Wine as a Conduit to Culture Discover the Delights of Regional Gastronomy Eating and drinking on our journeys is about more than what’s on the table—culinary experiences connect us to culture, history and the people who keep local traditions alive. Rather than focusing on celebrated restaurants alone, our itineraries invite travelers into private kitchens, village bakeries, vineyards and farmsteads, where recipes, techniques and stories are passed down through generations. Share home-cooked meals with local hosts, learn regional cooking firsthand, taste wines and spirits with the people who produce them, and savor flavors rooted in the terroir around you. From truffle hunting and Barolo tastings in Italy to olive oil in Portugal and Greece, from sushi in Japan to honey in Slovenia, every taste is designed to delight your palate and enrich your perspective. Learn More: nathab.com/culinary

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Built Upon a Proven Legacy Shaped by the Expertise of Natural Habitat Adventures Nat Hab Cultural Journeys builds on more than four decades of Natural Habitat Adventures' leadership in small-group nature travel, combining Nat Hab's proven operational excellence with a fresh vision for rich cultural exploration. Created by Finlay Bressler, son of Nat Hab founder Ben Bressler, Nat Hab Cultural Journeys extends the philosophy of transformative, purpose-driven travel from the natural world into the cultural realm, celebrating people and their connection to place. Every journey incorporates the hallmarks that make traveling with Nat Hab so meaningful: meticulous itinerary design, small groups that facilitate access and flexibility, expert guides with extensive training, premium accommodations that offer an immersive encounter with a place, an unwavering commitment to sustainability, and peerless guest service. Learn More: nathab.com/legacy

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Tuscany

La Dolce Vita

From the famous wine regions of Montalcino and

Food, Wine & Rural Life in the Heart of Italy • Private Cooking Classes with Local Gourmands • Our Lavish Country Villa Offers a Secluded Retreat • Make Personal Connections with Traditional Artisans

Montepulciano to the ancient hot springs and Etruscan ruins of Saturnia, encounter Tuscany off the tourist track on this consummate immersion in a classically Italian way of life. Explore medieval hilltop villages, taste renowned vintages, learn to cook like a local, and unwind at our luxury farmhouse villa complete with private chef. Amid the natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside, quilted with olive groves, sunflowers, cypress-lined lanes and fields of wheat, enjoy connecting with people who carry on regional traditions that have endured for centuries. Day 1: Florence, Italy / Asciano—Private luxury villa • Day 2: Montepulciano— Guided walk / Private winery tour & tasting • Day 3: Bagno Vignoni / Pienza / Pecorino cheese tasting / Pasta cooking class • Day 4: Montalcino / Private wine tasting • Day 5: Walk to Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore / Traditional lunch in Chiusure • Day 6: Saturnia—Ancient Roman & Etruscan hot springs • Day 7: Maremma—Wild herb foraging / Olive oil & wine tasting • Day 8: Saturnia / Florence / Depart 8 Days / May–Jun & Sep–Oct 2027 Price: $8995–$10795 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/tuscany or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Stay in a Luxurious Private Tuscan Villa Enjoy exclusive use of Podere Bellaria, a restored farmhouse on an organic estate. Dine on meals made with seasonal ingredients grown on site, and relax among vineyards, olive groves and gardens.

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Italy's Piedmont

The Art of Slow Living

Savor Wine, Truffles & Tradition in Harvest Season • Discover Piedmont’s Famous Gastronomy Scene • Meet Local Farmers, Vintners & Artisan Food Crafters • Revel in the Delights of Rural Italy Less Traveled

From the rolling vineyards of Barolo to the hazelnut groves and sheep pastures of the Alta Langa in the shadow of the Alps, Italy’s Piedmont region invites you to embrace the joys of the Slow Food movement born here. During the fall harvest season, savor artisanal cheesemaking, truffle hunting and wine tastings. Stroll medieval villages, take master classes with culinary experts, and let country walks through idyllic rural landscapes inspire your spirit. A newly renovated 17th-century villa is our private base for this sensory journey that promises an encounter with the quintessence of Italy.

Day 1: Turin, Italy / Bonvicino—Villa San Lorenzo • Day 2: Truffle hunting / Alta Langa winery / Bread baking • Day 3: Cascina Barroero hazelnut farm / Mombarcaro—Lunch at artisan cheese farm / Hilltop towns / Risotto making • Day 4: Dogliani market / Barolo wine country / Private cooking class with renowned chef • Day 5: Turin—Guided walking tour / Bicerin & vermouth tastings • Day 6: Bossolasco / Neive—Barbaresco wine tasting / Alba— Truffle Museum • Day 7: Villa San Lorenzo / Milan / Depart 7 Days / Sep–Nov 2027 Price: $9495–$9795 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/piedmont or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Sip & Savor with Local Tastemakers Each evening, a celebrated chef, food producer or winemaker joins us at the villa. Learn the art of risotto-making from a rice sommelier and enjoy private tastings with renowned local vintners.

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Sicily

Crossroads of the Mediterranean

A Vibrant Collage of Cultures, Flavors & Traditions Through Time • Wine & Dine at Farms, Vineyards & Family Homes • Wander Baroque Villages & Bucolic Countryside • Explore North African Influences on the West Coast

Just off the toe of Italy’s boot, Sicily has drawn visitors for centuries. Its central location in the Mediterranean made it a coveted target for controlling trade, and a host of conquests—Carthaginian, Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman and more—left their imprint, creating a multicultural melange. Vineyards and olive groves flourish in the mineral-rich soil of Mount Etna, an active volcano whose commanding presence shapes Sicily’s farms, wines and way of life. Sicily’s greatest hallmark, though, is its people, renowned for their hospitality—and you’ll meet them like a local on this intimate encounter with everyday life.

Day 1: Catania, Sicily / Mount Etna countryside • Day 2: Exploring Etna / Family farm private visit, lunch & wine tasting • Day 3: Coastal Sicily / Ortigia street food / Ancient Ragusa Ibla village • Day 4: Exploring Noto & its Sicilian Baroque architecture / Organic winery lunch / Botanical farm • Day 5: Ragusa artisan visits / Modica chocolate workshop • Day 6: Olive oil farm lunch / Agrigento—Valley of the Temples • Day 7: Sciacca fishermen visit / Marsala countryside • Day 8: Exploring Marsala / Historic winery visit / Erice medieval hill town • Day 9: Favignana Island / Marsala salt pans • Day 10: Palermo / Depart 10 Days / Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct 2028 Price: $12695 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/sicily or calendar in back pages for trip dates New trip in development for inaugural departures in 2028: the exact trip route, length and cost are yet to be finalized

Meet the Keepers of Sicilian Traditions Visit potters, cartmakers and chocolatiers preserving generations of Sicilian craftsmanship, then spend time with fishing families in Sciacca, where the day's catch is the centerpiece of local cuisine.

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Hidden Portugal

Mountains, Vineyards & Villages

Discover Old World Traditions in Alentejo & Serra da Estrela • Savor Portugal's Rich Food & Wine Heritage • Enjoy Authentic Connections with Local People • Gain Insight into Daily Life in Rural Portugal

This journey well off the tourist track offers a rare insider’s immersion in the enduring traditions and rugged beauty of Portugal’s interior. From the hill towns and castles of Alentejo to the high peaks, alpine pastures and shepherding culture of Serra da Estrela, find a tableau of rural Portugal few visitors see. Wander through cork and olive orchards, and taste acclaimed olive oil and table wines. Meet artisan cheesemakers, bakers and wool producers in medieval mountain villages. Hike in the Zezere Glacier Valley, Portugal’s largest natural park. Join us to discover a whole host of little-known local treasures.

Day 1: Lisbon, Portugal—Tour of Belem / Private Fado performance • Day 2: Alentejo—Tapestry workshop / Evora walking tour / Cork plantation / Crato • Day 3: Portalegre tapestry museum / Serra de Sao Mamede hike / Private wine tasting • Day 4: Castelo de Vide / Marvao / Olive grove tour & tasting / Pottery workshop • Day 5: Vila Velha de Rodao / Mondego River walk / Wood-fired dinner • Day 6: Videmonte—Bread baking / Cheesemaking experience / Linhares medieval village • Days 7 & 8: Manteigas / Casa de Sao Lourenco / Wool production workshop / Guided hike / Luxury spa retreat / Zezere Valley • Day 9: Porto / Depart 9 Days / Apr–Jul & Oct 2027 Price: $9995–$10295 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/portugal or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Experience Life in a Mountain Village Step into daily life in Videmonte alongside farmers, artisans and local families. Bake bread, make fresh cheese, walk with the village sheepherders and share a traditional lunch with the community.

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Discovering

Portugal's River of Wine

Savor culture, nature and cuisine on an active odyssey in

Explore the Douro Valley by Day & Feast at Classic Wine Estates at Night • Hike & Paddle Among Ancient Vineyards & Orchards • Touch Local Traditions in Untouristed Villages • Enjoy Stylish Inns, Fine Food & Free-Flowing Wine

romantic wine country. As the sun gleams on the glassy Douro River in northern Portugal’s Port wine district, discover history and daily life in these rugged mountains terraced with grapevines. Enjoy private tastings, wander through hillside orchards of olives and almonds, then gather for indulgent evening repasts on the centuries-old wine estates of the Douro Valley. Within these hospitable family-run inns, share warm revelry with our hosts, and enjoy a personal encounter with contemporary rural life in a remnant of Old World Europe. Day 1: Porto, Portugal / Private cellar tour • Days 2 & 3: Train to Pocinho / Felgar / Exploring the Upper Douro region • Days 4–6: Foz Coa / Calcada de Alpajares hike / Private Douro boat cruise / Kayaking on the Douro / Coa Museum & Archaeological Park private tour • Days 7 & 8: Private Douro boat cruise / Valeira Gorge paddling / Porto / Depart 8 Days / Apr–Sep 2027 Price: $9795–$10095 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/douro or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Taste Wine with Local Vintners Visit family-owned Quinta das Mos for a private wine and olive oil tasting hosted by the owners, and kayak through one of the Douro's river locks for a new perspective on Portugal's wine country.

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Northern Spain

Renowned Wines, Celebrated Cuisine & Distinctive Coastal Traditions • Stay on a Historic Private Wine Estate in Rioja • Explore Hidden Villages on the Rugged North Coast • Sample Pintxos in San Sebastian's Lively Bars

Basque Country & Rioja Few places offer as rich an encounter with food and wine as northern Spain. It’s front and center on our journey through the vineyards of Rioja and the ancient land of the Basques, home to one of the world’s most distinctive cultures. Hugging the Pyrenees Mountains and Bay of Biscay, Basque territory is the home of a proud, free-spirited people known for their globally celebrated gastronomy, fishing traditions, folk dancing and unique language unrelated to any other on Earth. The landscape is as vibrant as the people, where lush rolling hills meet limestone cliffs and golden sand beaches.

Days 1 & 2: Bilbao, Spain / San Sebastian—Coastal cliff walk / Private Flysch cliffs boat tour & traditional Borda lunch • Days 3 & 4: San Sebastian—Artisan cheese farm / Traditional cider house lunch / Local artist visit / Old Town guided walk / Pintxo tastings / Private gastronomic society dinner with traditional Basque folk music • Days 5 & 6: Rioja— Camino walk / Private winery tour & lunch / Private wine estate with cellar tour & dinner / Laguardia walk / Vineyard exploration & lunch / Chef-led garden walk & dinner • Day 7: Relaxed morning in Rioja / Bermeo— Nafarrola estate private food & wine experience • Day 8: Bermeo / Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve—Gaztelugatxe cliff walk / Guernica history tour / Mundaka beach lunch / Txakolina tasting • Day 9: Bermeo—Fisherman's pavilion visit / Old Quarter tour / Anchovy preparation / Gastronomic society lunch & fishing lore • Day 10: Bermeo to Bilbao / Depart 10 Days / May–Oct 2028 Price: Call 800-543-8917 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/spain or calendar in back pages for trip dates New trip in development for inaugural departures in 2028: the exact trip route, length and cost are yet to be finalized

Dine Inside a Private Gastronomic Society Join local hosts inside the exclusive walls of a cherished Basque institution where cooking, dining and community come together. Few travelers have the opportunity to experience one firsthand.

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Provence La Belle Vie

An Insider’s Journey into the Romantic South of France • Taste the Renowned Flavors of Provencal Food & Wine • Spend Unhurried Time in Undiscovered Villages • Stay at Luxury Villas in the Sun-Drenched Countryside

Well before Peter Mayle wrote his beloved memoir, A Year in Provence, artists have sought to capture the essence of this storied corner of France. On our exquisite itinerary, you are immersed in it. Savor the Provencal scenes that entranced Cezanne, Chagall and Van Gogh—petite villages, lemon groves and sunflowers, perfumed air, and magical light. Wander Roman ruins and an ochre hill town. Stroll markets brimming with produce, baguettes, olive oil and lavender, take a parfumerie class, and sample the famous red wines of Gigondas. Discover it all from historic luxury villas surrounded by Provencal countryside.

Days 1 & 2: Avignon, France / Pont du Gard exclusive access / Lunch & wine tasting in Gigondas • Day 3: Walking tour of Avignon / Palace of Popes private tour / St. Remy-de-Provence / Chocolate tasting / Luberon— Domaine du Castellas • Days 4 & 5: Luberon Villages / Lourmarin Castle / Senanque Abbey / Gordes / Rousillon Ochre Trail • Days 6 & 7: Aix-enProvence / Parfumerie workshop / Private pastis tasting / Cotignac—Hotel Lou Calen / Cotignac town & grottos walk / Farewell garden dinner • Day 8: Marseille / Depart 8 Days / Apr–May & Sep–Oct 2028 Price: Call 800-543-8917 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/france or calendar in back pages for trip dates New trip in development for inaugural departures in 2028: the exact trip route, length and cost are yet to be finalized

Savor Life on a Provencal Estate Stay at a historic villa set among sublime scenery, spending evenings enjoying leisurely dinners featuring regional wines and seasonal fare. It's the ideal setting in which to embrace the relaxed pace of Provence.

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Croatia & Slovenia

From the Adriatic to the Alps

Explore History, Nature, Traditional Villages & Local Foodways • Meet Truffle Hunters, Beekeepers & Artisan Cheesemakers • Hike in the Unspoiled Dinaric & Julian Alps • Sail the Sparkling Adriatic on a Private Boat Cruise

Discover little-known corners of Eastern Europe on our intimate journey through two Balkan neighbors. Cultural traditions run deep, and we meet artisan producers of wine, honey, olive oil, cheese, truffles and salt. Steeped in ancient history, Croatia’s coast offers idyllic Mediterranean scenery, with rocky headlands, turquoise bays and redroofed villages that cascade to the sea. Inland, Europe’s easternmost Alps are a rugged karst expanse riddled with caves and gorges, glacier-carved lakes, waterfalls and rushing rivers—take a cable car ride to the top of Slovenia to wander trails among peaks and alpine meadows.

Days 1 & 2: Zadar, Croatia / Old Town walking tour / Plitvice Lakes Nat'l Park / Nin Saltworks • Days 3 & 4: North Velebit Nat'l Park / Via Dinarica hiking / Private Adriatic boat cruise • Day 5: Hum / Truffle hunting / Private wine & olive oil tasting / Buzet • Days 6 & 7: Slovenia / Skofja Loka / Bee farm / Hiking on the Pokljuka Plateau / Lake Bled • Days 8 & 9: Hiking in Mostnica Gorge / Artisan cheese tasting / Triglav Nat'l Park / Lake Bohinj / Ljubljana / Depart 9 Days / May–Sep 2027 Price: $10495–$10795 Limited to 10 Travelers See nathab.com/croatia or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Hunt for Truffles & Visit a Family Bee Farm Search for prized Istrian truffles with expert guides and trained dogs, then visit a family-run bee farm to sample local honey and learn how beekeeping has shaped Slovenian culture for generations.

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A Greek Odyssey

Hidden Villages of Arcadia & the Peloponnese Coast • Trace Greek History from Antiquity to Today • Savor an Idyllic, Less-Visited Slice of Rural Greece • Experience Local Greek Culture as It Is Lived Daily

Ancient Greece holds a storied place in a traveler’s imagination. Whether you’re wandering among ruined temples or tracing the rocky coastline where Odysseus once sailed the dazzling blue Aegean, Greece still enchants modern-day explorers. Our focus is the alluring, lesserknown Peloponnese Peninsula and mountain heights of Arcadia, with deep ties to ancient Greek mythology. Follow paths through fragrant forests and medieval stone villages, taste fresh-pressed olive oil, dine in cozy tavernas, meet silversmiths, winemakers and beekeepers, and share smiles with our hospitable local hosts.

Day 1: Athens, Greece—Welcome dinner • Day 2: Plaka & Monastiraki walking tour / Guided Acropolis tour • Day 3: Private speedboat to Aegina / Pistachio farm / Ouzo tasting in Nafplio • Day 4: Nemea—Temple of Zeus / Private winery visit & cooking class / Nafplio walking tour • Day 5: Nafplio / Mani Peninsula—Olive farm private tour & tasting • Day 6: Private boat cruise / Kardamyli village walk / Seaside barbecue dinner • Day 7: Areopoli / Arcadia—Karytaina / Dimitsana • Day 8: Moni Prodromou Monastery / Silversmithing workshop / Open-Air Water Power Museum • Day 9: Forest foraging / Herbal tea & honey making • Day 10: Dimitsana / Athens / Depart 10 Days / Apr–May & Sep–Oct 2027 Price: $11695–$11995 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/greece or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Visit Monks at a Cliffside Monastery At Moni Prodromou, a historic monastery built into the cliffs of Arcadia, share coffee with resident monks and hear firsthand about the monastery's history, customs and enduring role in the local community.

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Turkey Revealed

Journey Through Time to Explore Treasures, Tastes & Traditions of Turkey • Connect with Turkish People & Discover Local Culture • Savor the Food & Wine of Anatolia & the Aegean • Touch the Mystical Legacy of the Poet Rumi

At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Turkey is a bridge between continents and cultures. Discover Turkey both iconic and intimate on a unique journey that is itself a bridge between contemporary life and hidden traditions off the tourist track. In Konya, see where 13th-century Sufi poet Rumi lived, and watch the whirling dervish ceremony, still practiced today. Explore Cappadocia, with its volcanic hoodoos, cave dwellings and hot air balloons at sunrise. From the markets and monuments of Istanbul to the vineyards, olive groves and celebrated restaurants of Urla by the sea, we reveal Turkey’s most enchanting tastes and treasures.

Day 1: Istanbul, Turkey—Pera Palace • Day 2: Train to Konya—Mevlana Museum / Alaeddin Hill / Whirling dervish ceremony • Day 3: Konya— Private Sufi concert / Private wine tasting / Cappadocia • Day 4: Optional hot air ballooning / Underground Cappadocia / Private cooking class at local women's cooperative • Day 5: Cappadocia— Pottery workshop / Traditional flatbread lunch / Local hike • Day 6: Fly to Izmir / Claros / Ephesus / Urla • Day 7: Klazomenai / Barbaros village / Olive oil tasting / Michelin-starred dinner • Day 8: Urla—Foraging & seasonal cooking / Fly to Istanbul • Day 9: Istanbul—Private Bosphorus cruise / Hagia Sophia / Carpet workshop / Spice Bazaar • Day 10: Istanbul / Depart 10 Days / Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct 2027 Price: $11995 ( + Internal Air: $317) Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/turkey or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Meet a Modern-Day Whirling Dervish In Konya, resting place of the poet and mystic Rumi, meet Mustafa, a whirling dervish, at a local spiritual community center, learn about his practice, and watch a private musical performance.

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The Cotswolds

Exploring England's Classic Countryside

Exclusive Access to Britain's Most Enchanting Landscape • Wander Hidden Villages off the Typical Tourist Track • Explore Nature in Wildflower Meadows & Woodlands • Enjoy Private Garden Tours, Classic Pubs & Luxury Inns

On walks through beech forest and meadows, along hedgerows and cobbled lanes, an idyllic tableau of traditional rural England awaits in the Cotswold Hills. A full-week foray into a region most visitors usually just skim reveals hidden byways and unspoiled hamlets in Britain’s largest designated National Landscape. Enjoy tours of lavish gardens, including at Highgrove House, the country estate of King Charles III, where a private tea awaits. Tour an organic farm, savor gourmet picnics and pints at classic pubs, then retreat to historic inns renowned for their bucolic settings and farm-to-table fare.

Days 1 & 2: Oxford, United Kingdom—City tour / Tetbury / Westonbirt Nat’l Arboretum / Badminton Estate • Days 3 & 4: Highgrove House—private garden tour / Prinknash Abbey walk / Private tour of Painswick Rococo Garden / Througham Court / Slad Valley Hike • Day 5: Cotswolds hill walking / Private falconry experience / Upper Slaughter • Days 6 & 7: Dawn chorus walk / Classic Cotswold villages / Honeydale Farm / Sheepdog demonstration / Private tour of Hidcote Gardens • Day 8: London / Depart • Extend your trip: Scotland's Wild Highlands & Islands 8 Days / Apr–Oct 2027 Price: $11695–$12095 Limited to 14 Travelers See nathab.com/cotswolds or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Exclusive Private Cultural Experiences Watch falconry, learning about the tradition of hunting with birds of prey, and enjoy private guided tours of several elaborate gardens, including King Charles III's Highgrove House.

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B R I TA I N & I R E L A N D

The Spirit of

Ireland

Explore Living Heritage & Enchanting Landscapes of the Emerald Isle • Meet Ireland's People Through Our Personal Ties • Embrace Vibrant History & Culture in Story & Song • Journey Along Wild Coastlines in the Aran Islands

Few countries capture the heart and soul like Ireland. And few journeys bring it as vividly to life as this adventure does. From old Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way on the windswept west coast, new layers of Irish identity unfold through the voices of storytellers, musicians and historians. Wander the Gaelic-speaking Aran Islands, stand atop the nearly 2,000-foot-high Slieve League sea cliffs, explore the prehistoric fort of Dun Aonghasa, and trace the history of the Troubles in Derry. In the evenings, cozy up in convivial pubs as we meet Ireland’s keepers of tradition, sharing their heritage in word, song and whisky. Slainte!

Days 1 & 2: Dublin, Ireland / City highlights / Irish language lesson / Pub visit • Days 3 & 4: Aran Islands—Inis Mor / Bardic storytelling / Dun Aonghasa fort / Goat farm & cheese tasting • Days 5 & 6: Connemara / Kilronan village / Kylemore Abbey / Oyster farm • Day 7: Donegal / Coastal foraging / Sheepdog demonstration / Lough Eske castle • Day 8: Derry, Northern Ireland—Museum & Troubles narrative encounter • Day 9: Slieve League Cliffs, Ireland / Storytelling / Whisky tasting & farewell party • Day 10: Dublin / Depart 10 Days / May–Oct 2028 Price: $12995 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/ireland or calendar in back pages for trip dates New trip in development for inaugural departures in 2028: the exact trip route, length and cost are yet to be finalized

Immerse Yourself in Traditional Gaelic Culture Spend two nights in the Aran Islands—one of the few places where Irish is still spoken. Explore dramatic coastal landscapes and discover cultural traditions passed down through music and storytelling.

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AFRICA

The Heart of

Morocco

Explore Richly Layered Culture & History from the Sahara to the High Atlas • Walk with Camels & Bake Bread with Nomads • Visit with Amazigh Villagers in the Atlas Mountains • Stay Beneath the Desert Sky in the Southern Sahara

Beyond familiar travel circuits, our journey into Morocco’s interior reveals enduring cultural heritage and landscapes less encountered. From crafting fine ceramics to cooking in clay tagines, age-old traditions are woven into everyday practice. Stay under the stars in one of the country's most remote dune systems. Amid the great sand sea crossed by ancient camel caravans, nomadic life persists. Follow flowing water through palm-filled oases lined with crumbling kasbahs, then ascend into the High Atlas Mountains to wander traditional villages and share mint tea with our hospitable hosts.

Day 1: Marrakesh, Morocco • Day 2: High Atlas Mountains / Ouarzazate— Taourirt Kasbah / Zagora • Day 3: Draa Valley / Traditional cultural experiences in Tamegroute & Amezrou • Days 4 & 5: Erg Chigaga—Private tented camp / 4x4 Sahara tour / Camel walk / Lake Iriki Nat'l Park / Nomadic family visit & Mella-making • Day 6: Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs / Skoura • Days 7 & 8: Skoura—Private pottery-making experience & private cooking class • Day 9: Ait Ben Haddou / Amazigh cultural museum / Ourika Valley • Day 10: High Atlas Mountains / Hammam or mountain walk • Day 11: Hiking in Toubkal Nat'l Park • Day 12: Marrakesh / Depart • Extend your trip: Imperial Cities of Morocco Pre-Trip / Extra Day in Marrakesh (2027 only) 12 Days / Mar–May & Oct–Dec 2027 Price: $12895–$13295 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/morocco or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Sleep Under the Stars at a Private Desert Camp At our private tented camp in the isolated sand dunes of Erg Chigaga, stay under some of Earth's darkest skies in a remote corner of the Sahara and experience the scale, silence, and beauty of the desert.

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NEW TRIP!

AFRICA

The Essence of

Egypt

By River & Over Land, Embark on an Intimate Journey Across Time • Cruise the Nile Aboard a Luxury Ship for Just 12 Guests • Make Rare Personal Connections with Local People • See Iconic Monuments Plus Lesser-Known Treasures

One of the world's most storied destinations, Egypt draws travelers mesmerized by its antiquity—grand temples and tombs, pyramids and colonnades, layers of history and stone stretching back into myth and wonder. Yet the magic of Egypt is more than its enduring monuments. We also find it in the living culture of the people we meet through our personal relationships. On a journey through time, travel from the metropolis of Cairo to Luxor and Aswan, sailing the fabled Nile River on a private voyage for just 12 guests—then head overland to explore little-known villages, archaeological sites and desert landscapes.

Day 1: Cairo, Egypt • Day 2: Pyramids of Giza / Sphinx / Grand Egyptian Museum / Historic Cairo • Day 3: Cairo / Fly to Luxor / Valley of the Kings / Deir el-Medina ancient artisan center • Day 4: Artist visit / Home-hosted dinner / Luxor Temple • Day 5: Karnak Temple / Esna—Qisariyya heritage market / Embark private luxury 12-guest Nile sailing ship / Home visit on El Hegz island • Days 6–8: Sailing the Nile—Temple of Edfu / Rural life encounters / Farming & fishing on Besaw island / Gebel el-Silsila stone quarries / Faris artisan visit / Temple of Kom Ombo / Daraw camel encounter / Swimming at Herbiab island • Day 9: Aswan—Disembark / Felucca sail / Philae Temple of Isis • Day 10: Aswan / Fly to Cairo / Fayoum—Cheesemaking / Tunis—Pottery workshop • Day 11: Wadi ElRayan Nature Reserve / Wadi El-Hitan fossil beds / Desert lunch / Fayoum • Day 12: Fayoum / Cairo / Depart 12 Days / Jan, Mar, Oct–Nov 2027 Price: $16995 ( + Internal Air: $1088) Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/egypt or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Sail the Nile on a Luxury Dahabiya Cruise the fabled river aboard a traditional Egyptian vessel carrying just 12 guests. Visit riverside villages, meet local farmers and artisans, and see daily life most travelers miss.

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ASIA

The Soul of

Japan

An Intimate Journey into Ancient Heritage & Living Traditions • Cook, Taste & Dine with Culinary Masters • Meet Artisans Sustaining Centuries-Old Crafts • Stay at a Luxurious Ryokan & Soak in an Onsen

In Japan, exquisite attention to detail shapes everyday experience—from the preparation of a simple meal to quiet rituals that mark the changing seasons. Within one of the world’s most dynamic modern societies, ancient practices and routines reflect the deep Japanese respect for craft and place, revealed on this personal foray into Tokyo’s vibrant neighborhoods, coastal villages and the classical heart of Kyoto. Through our close local relationships, we touch generations of heritage, meeting chefs, artisans, monks and families as we are welcomed into kitchens, workshops, temples and homes.

Day 1: Tokyo, Japan • Days 2 & 3: Hie-jinja Shrine / Nezu Museum / Sumi-e art experience / Tsukiji Market with sushi chef / Fukagawa Fudodo Temple / Private sushi-making • Days 4 & 5: Bullet train to Toyama / Inami woodcarving town / River Retreat Garaku luxury ryokan & onsen / Tateyama foothills / Sacred shrines with local monk / Private sake tasting • Days 6 & 7: Bullet train / Ine fishing village / Sea taxi on Ine Bay / Kyotango—Blue Zone cooking / Traditional craft workshop • Days 8–10: Kitayama cedar design / Wazuka tea fields & ceremony / Kyoto—Zen meditation / Taiko drumming / Private textile artist encounter / Shinto shrine / Gion district / Geisha farewell dinner • Day 11: Kyoto / Depart 11 Days / Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct 2027 Price: $17995–$18495 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/japan or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Walk with a Monk at Oyama Shrine Explore one of Japan's most sacred shrines with a local monk and discover Shugendo, an ancient mountain-worshipping tradition that blends Buddhism, Shinto and a deep reverence for nature.

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NEW TRIP!

ASIA

Vietnam

An Intimate Portrait

Follow the Flow of Tradition through Vietnam's Enduring Heritage • Craft Ceramics with Bat Trang's Famed Pottery Artisans • Join a Zen Master to Learn About Spiritual Traditions • Explore Culinary Culture with Exclusive Private Meals

Find the enduring essence of Vietnam on this journey beyond the landmarks and into the lanes and livelihoods of daily life. In Hoi An, explore the lantern-lit Old Town after dark. Savor the aroma of coffee drifting from cafes in the French colonial streets of Hue. Wander morning markets in the alleys of Hanoi. Beyond the cities, the countryside is a lush mosaic of rivers, rice fields and serene villages little changed over centuries. Join local hosts for tea in their homes, tour private gardens, learn artisan crafts, and visit ancient temples that anchor community life in ritual and devotion.

Day 1: Hoi An, Vietnam • Days 2 & 3: Hoi An—Ancient Town walk / Organic farm visit / Private cooking class / Basket boat ride / Bamboo raft dinner / My Son Cham Temples / Coffee-making class / Private chef dinner • Day 4: Danang / Lang Co fishing village / An Bang ancestral tombs / Hat-making workshop / Hue • Day 5: Hue—Dong Ba market / Imperial Citadel / Tea with Zen master / Cultural performance & dinner • Day 6: Fly to Hanoi / Bat Trang pottery village / Private ceramic workshop / Ninh Binh • Day 7: Van Long wetlands / Private sampan ride / Hao Nho Parish / Non Khe village— basketweaving / Bich Dong Pagoda • Days 8 & 9: Mai Chau Valley—Hill tribe villages • Day 10: Hanoi—Old Quarter walk • Day 11: Hanoi / Depart • Extend your trip: Angkor Wat & Siem Reap 11 Days / Mar–May & Sep–Dec 2027 Price: $12695–$13095 ( + Internal Air: $194) Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/vietnam or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Share Private Cultural Experiences Dine in the home of renowned chef Tran Than Duc, join a tea ceremony with a Zen Buddhist monk and meet accomplished artisans in their workshops dedicated to preserving traditional Vietnamese crafts.

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NEW TRIP!

ASIA

South India Sojourn

Ancient Empires, Royal Palaces, Kerala Backwaters & Highland Tea Estates • Explore Temples, Monuments & Evocative Ruins • Encounter Life Along Kerala’s Storied Canals • Stay at a Rainforest Ecolodge in the Western Ghats

Our journey begins in Hyderabad, famed for its Indo-Islamic architecture and unique fusion of cuisines. In Hampi, explore remnants of the medieval Vijayanagara Empire— ornate temples, royal courts and elephant stables— sprawling over a boulder-strewn landscape. Mysuru holds opulent palaces and centuries-old silk weaving traditions. In the Western Ghats, discover an ancient mountain chain renowned for its biodiversity, lush tea and coffee estates, and spice gardens. Conclude with a languid cruise in Kerala’s peaceful backwaters, boating through narrow canals where daily life unfolds at water’s edge.

Days 1 & 2: Hyderabad, India / Charminar & Laad Bazaar / Chowmahalla Palace / Home-hosted lunch / Qutb Shahi Tombs • Days 3–5: Fly to Hubli / Hampi / Vijayanagara Empire ruins / Kishkinda sacred landscape / Anegundi / Coracle ride on Tungabhadra River • Days 6 & 7: Mysuru / Chitradurga Fort / Devaraja Market / Mysuru Palace / Home-cooking experience / Traditional silk-making workshop • Days 8 & 9: Wayanad / Bandipur Wildlife Corridor / Rainforest night walk / Western Ghats hike / Tea, coffee & spice plantations • Day 10: High-speed train to Kerala / Kumarakom bird sanctuary / Vembanad Lake • Days 11–13: Private houseboat day cruise in Backwaters / Village visits / Barehand fishing observation / Overnights at luxury retreat on Vembanad Lake / Fly to Delhi / Depart • Extend your trip: Agra & the Taj Mahal 13 Days / Jan–Mar 2028 Price: $13895 ( + Internal Air: $1233) Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/south-india or calendar in back pages for trip dates New trip in development for inaugural departures in 2028: the exact trip route, length and cost are yet to be finalized

Meet the Guardians of Anegundi Visit Anegundi, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited settlements, and learn from local leaders dedicated to preserving its culture, traditions and historic sites for future generations.

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THE AMERICAS

Machu Picchu

& the Sacred Valley

An Immersive Journey into the Ancient Wonders of the Inca Civilization • Explore Machu Picchu in Depth with Expert Insight • Meet the Indigenous Quechua People of the Andes • Travel in Our Electric Van & Stay at Boutique Lodges

High in the Peruvian Andes, the ruins of Machu Picchu rest amid knife-edged ridges draped in emerald jungle. Built on a granite mountaintop close to the sun, the stone city's intricate architecture reveals the ingenuity of its 15th-century Inca designers, including an astounding grasp of astronomy. Incan heritage endures in the Sacred Valley, where today’s Quechua descendants preserve the ancestral language, farming practices and textile traditions. On personal visits to homes, fields and workshops, interact with these local people in the communities they inhabit along the Urubamba River and on high mountain slopes.

Day 1: Lima, Peru • Days 2 & 3: Fly to Cusco / Sacred Valley of the Incas / Home-brewed chicha & village oven-baked bread in Lamay / Maras salt pans / Hummingbird sanctuary / Night sky experience • Days 4 & 5: Train to Aguas Calientes / Guided tours of Machu Picchu / Optional hike up Wayna Picchu • Days 6 & 7: Cloud forest garden tour / Inca architecture at Sacsayhuaman & Qorikancha temple / Cusco city tour / Fly to Lima / Depart 7 Days / Year-Round 2027 Price: $7395–$7695 ( + Internal Air: $624) Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/machu-picchu or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Gather Around an Andean Hearth Step into Lamay, where a traditional adobe oven serves as both bakery and community gathering place. Engage with local residents and see a side of the Sacred Valley most visitors never encounter.

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NEW TRIP!

THE AMERICAS

Cultures, Colors & Flavors of

Argentina

With Rich Local Insight, Discover Argentina’s Soulful Rhythms & Eclectic Heritage • Explore Culture, History & Food in Buenos Aires & Salta • In Mendoza Vineyards, Sample Globally Famous Malbecs • Visit Family Homes in an Andean Indigenous Community

From the cosmopolitan elegance of Buenos Aires to the colorful Andean canyons of northwest Argentina and the celebrated vineyards of Mendoza, embrace the country's vibrant cultural soul. Watch an intimate tango performance, explore colonial architecture, join gauchos for barbecue and folkloric music on a classic estancia, connect with local artisans and Indigenous communities, share mate and savor regional cuisine, and enjoy hands-on cooking and wine experiences. Throughout, Argentina’s richly layered heritage is revealed through its diverse people, dynamic traditions and dramatic landscapes.

Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina • Day 2: Buenos Aires history, food & architecture tour / Tango performance • Day 3: Artisan workshops in San Antonio de Areco / Estancia El Milagro—gaucho traditions, barbecue & folk music • Days 4–6: Fly to Jujuy / Purmamarca / Hill of Seven Colors / Cooking class / Hornaditos indigenous community home visits / Salt flats / Pucara de Tilcara ruins • Day 7: Walking tour of colonial Salta / Museum of High Altitude—Llullailaco mummies exhibit • Days 8–10: Fly to Mendoza / Private vineyard & winery tours / Lunch in a local home / Cooking class & wine experience • Day 11: Mendoza / Depart 11 Days / Feb–Apr 2028 Price: Call 800-543-8917 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/argentina or calendar in back pages for trip dates New trip in development for inaugural departures in 2028: the exact trip route, length and cost are yet to be finalized

Celebrate Argentina's Gaucho Heritage Visit San Antonio de Areco, home to generations of Argentina's legendary gauchos (cowboys). Meet master silversmiths and leather artisans before gathering for a traditional asado barbecue at a historic estancia.

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THE AMERICAS

Haida Gwaii Islands at the

Edge of the World

Exploring Coast, Culture & Conservation on an Intimate Sailing Voyage • Discover the Wonders of This UNESCO World Heritage Site • Encounter Ancient Haida History & Contemporary Culture • Explore Marine Ecology in Gwaii Haanas National Park

Off Canada’s west coast lies an entrancing place called Haida Gwaii: "Islands of the People" in the language of the Haida, whose presence here spans millennia. Wild and windswept, this archipelago is one of the richest biological and cultural sites in North America. Old-growth trees pierce silver clouds, while monument poles, carved by Haida hands, rise skyward alongside them. Encounter the wonders of Haida Gwaii from a deluxe sailboat, watching whales and sea lions as we explore ancient temperate rainforest, a vibrant intertidal zone, and a human heritage that dates back 13,000 years.

Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia / Fly to Sandspit, Haida Gwaii • Day 2: Haida Heritage Center / Traditional Haida lunch & Spirit Lake Trail / Board private deluxe sailboat • Days 3–9: Gwaii Haanas Nat'l Park—Wildlife viewing / Sea kayaking / SGang Gwaay & ancient Haida village sites / Haida Watchmen • Day 10: Moresby Camp / Sandspit / Fly to Vancouver / Depart 10 Days / May & Jun 2027 Price: $13995 ( + Internal Air: $843) Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/haida or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Connect with Haida Culture & Cuisine Partake in exclusive culinary experiences celebrating the wild foods, stories and traditions of the region, from a traditional lunch hosted by a Haida elder to a welcome dinner featuring locally foraged ingredients.

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Please read this carefully...it’s the fine print, but we think it’s important Refer a Friend, Get Your Trip Credit! Nat Hab is a travel company with a family spirit, and our guests frequently refer friends and family to us so that they too can enjoy these meaningful travel experiences. As a gesture of our appreciation, we will provide you a credit for $250 off a future trip of your own when you send us a referral who books a trip with us. Visit nathab.com/refer-friend for details.

account our expertly designed itineraries that include unique experiences and exclusive access, our remote wild destinations, exceptionally small groups and highly qualified Expedition Leaders. But, should you come across a matching itinerary of our quality at a lower price, even within 30 days after booking with us, we will refund the difference.

Terms & Conditions The provisions listed in this catalog are not intended to limit, modify or alter Natural Habitat Adventures’ Terms & Conditions in any way. Please review our full Terms & Conditions at nathab.com/terms for more details.

Rest Assured ... We Won’t Cancel! While many companies often cancel trips due to low enrollment, we don’t! This policy applies to all Nat Hab trips and gives our travelers security and peace of mind in knowing your travel plans are virtually guaranteed. In the event circumstances outside our control force us to cancel, we will do our best to rebook you on a departure that works for you.

Booking Your Trip You’ll notice that Nat Hab’s groups are intentionally the smallest in the industry, an element of our journeys that is vital to providing the finest purpose-driven expeditions on the planet. With this in mind, we thank you for understanding if a specific departure is limited in terms of available space. To Book Your Trip Call Our Office or Your Travel Advisor Our office is open Monday through Saturday. Call 800-543-8917 (U.S. & Canada) or 303-449-3711 (international), and one of our Adventure Specialists will be happy to answer your questions, check availability for the trip of your choice and process your deposit. Book Online Most of our trips can be booked online—an expedient option, since our small-group departures tend to fill fast. Go to our website at nathab.com, find the trip you’d like to join and click on the “Book Your Trip” button. Your spot will be reserved immediately upon submitting your credit card, but please note that online reservations are not guaranteed until an Adventure Specialist reviews your booking and processes your deposit.

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Trip Prices Trip prices listed in this catalog are valid at the time of printing. Costs for services in the remote areas we travel to can change throughout the year, so small changes in price and itineraries may occur and will be reflected in updates on our website. All trip prices are in U.S. dollars. Trip Inclusions Each itinerary includes a variety of features and elements unique to that specific adventure. Please consult the individual trip pages on our website for a full list of inclusions and exclusions for the trip of your choice. Deposits Our trips require a deposit, typically ranging from $500–$1500 per person, to reserve your space. The exact deposit amount for each trip, along with the cancellation policy for that trip, is listed on the individual trip pages on our website. Your deposit can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.

Our Exclusive Quality & Value Guarantee Your Satisfaction Guaranteed Nat Hab guarantees your trip will meet the high expectations we set, or we’ll gladly give you a credit toward a future trip. Of course, we can’t control natural circumstances such as weather, but when it comes to the inclusions, activities, accommodations and guiding, we stand behind the quality standards we promise with what we believe is the best guarantee in the travel industry.

Final Payment Final payment for most trips is due 120 days prior to departure. On rare occasions, a select trip may require final payment earlier. Please consult the specific trip page on our website for details. For your convenience, your final balance will be charged to your credit card on the final balance-due date, unless you make your own final payment online via your Adventure Portal or indicate in writing prior to the final balance-due date that you would prefer to pay by alternate means. If payment is not received by the final balance-due date, your reservation is subject to cancellation.

The Best Trip at the Best Price We’re confident we offer an incomparable travel experience when you take into

Booking Conditions & Forms When you book one of our adventures, you agree to sign our Guest Trip Agreement,

which states that you and your party have read and understood the important information in our Terms & Conditions and our Guest Trip Agreement, including a release of liability and assumption of risk, and agree not to sue Nat Hab or its affiliates, participating agents or representatives. On payment of a deposit, you agree to be bound by our Terms & Conditions. We require that these forms, including your completed Booking Form and Guest Trip Agreement, are submitted within 14 days of making your initial booking and deposit. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your booking with no refund beyond that which is listed in our cancellation policy.

Trip Cancellation & Refund Policy We understand how disappointing it can be if you are forced to cancel or change your long-anticipated adventure. But we, too, plan far ahead before each departure and continuously send nonrefundable payments to hotels and other suppliers. Therefore, we must strictly adhere to our cancellation and trip change policy for all travelers. We strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance† to help protect your trip payments in the event you must cancel or otherwise change your plans due to one of the listed covered reasons.

Physical Requirements Our trips are intended for individuals in good physical and mental health, with reasonably good mobility. The Physical Requirements section on each trip page on our website provides important information regarding the physical expectations for that trip. Please read this information carefully. In order to provide a fulfilling experience for all travelers, we must ensure that you are able to perform the required physical activities for your chosen trip, determined solely at Nat Hab’s discretion. Certain trips may require that you obtain medical approval before departure, and Nat Hab reserves the right to request additional medical information and/or a physical examination prior to or during your trip as a condition of your participation. Additionally, Nat Hab reserves the right to prohibit you from joining or continuing on a trip if, in our opinion, your physical, emotional or behavioral limitations or actions pose or could pose a threat to your safety or enjoyment, or that of other guests or staff, or to the safety of wildlife. In the event you are not permitted to join a trip or are asked to leave a trip in progress as a result, there will be no refund of any portion of the trip price, used or unused, beyond that listed in our cancellation policy nor will Nat Hab be responsible for additional expenses that you incur.

• All cancellations processed 121 or more calendar days prior to departure will incur a minimum of a $200 cancellation fee per person. Some trips and extensions have nonrefundable deposits. Please consult the specific trip page on our website for details

Your Confirmation Documents & Pre-Departure Briefing Upon booking, you will receive a confirmation email and a link to your customized Adventure Portal, which hosts initial documents, including your invoice, trip forms, air travel information, visa and vaccination requirements (if any), and more. Approximately one to two months prior to departure, you will receive a comprehensive PreDeparture Briefing with details about the trip, destination, history and wildlife of the region, what to pack and how best to prepare. We can send your Pre-Departure Briefing electronically if you indicate this preference. These details can also be found on your Adventure Portal.

The following are the terms of our cancellation and trip change policy:

• Cancellations made 61 to 120 calendar days prior to departure are assessed a cancellation fee of 50% of the entire trip price, including internal air, extensions and extra services such as hotel nights. • Cancellations made 60 calendar days or less prior to departure are assessed a cancellation fee of 100% of the trip price, including internal air, extensions and extra services such as hotel nights. • Deposits for a private booking of a scheduled trip or extension where a guest has reserved the entire or partial departure through our Make It Private program are 25% of the trip cost and are nonrefundable. All cancellations and trip change requests must be made in writing by mail or by email and received and acknowledged by Nat Hab. Travel insurance purchased through Nat Hab is completely nonrefundable after the 10-day review period. In the event either Nat Hab or the guest changes, reschedules or rebooks a trip or extension, including custom-designed trips and custom-designed extensions, for any reason, including, but not limited to, force majeure, the cancellation and trip change policy as of the date of the original booking shall remain in full force and effect. For example, for any cancellation or trip change received between 61 to 120 calendar days prior to the departure of the originally booked date, a fee of 50% of the entire trip price, including extensions, will apply for the revised date regardless of the lead time of a cancellation of the revised departure date.

Similarly, cancellations or trip changes received less than 60 calendar days prior to the original departure date shall be assessed a fee of 100% of the trip price, including any extensions, regardless of the lead time of a cancellation of the revised departure date.

Alaska) air tickets and certain hotel reservations. Please note that Nat Hab’s Travel Desk does not book flights within the continental United States or Canada and cannot book flights with airline miles. Please call our office at 800-543-8917 for more details.

Travel Insurance† To help protect your financial liability, we strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance. Nat Hab has arranged a plan with Arch Insurance Company designed specifically for our guests. Please see the Traveler Resources page on our website for details. We will include the cost of the Natural Habitat Comprehensive Travel Protection Plan option along with detailed information about coverage on your Adventure Portal. Nat Hab asks for your written confirmation of intent to purchase, or confirmation that you decline to purchase, such travel insurance. All insurance purchased is nonrefundable after the 10-day review period. Medical evacuation insurance, either purchased through Nat Hab as a part of the Natural Habitat Comprehensive Travel Protection Plan or on its own, or through a third party, is required for some of our trips. Please consult the Dates, Prices & Info section of each individual trip page on our website.

Document Requirements & Vaccinations In order to join a Nat Hab trip, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all required documents and vaccinations and accepting and following all health and safety protocols, which may be found at nathab.com/ plan-trip. These can include, but are not limited to, valid passports, visas and vaccinations. Additionally, you are responsible for knowing and meeting the entry and transit requirements of all countries you will be visiting or traveling through in relation to your trip. For current passport and visa requirements, please visit travel.state.gov as well as individual country websites and/or embassies in the countries visited. For up-to-date vaccine information, please visit cdc.gov/travel. For individual country entry requirements, please visit the individual country websites and/or embassies.

†The travel insurance coverage we offer is currently underwritten by Arch Insurance Company, NAIC#11150, and policies are administered by Arch Insurance Solutions Inc. A full description of coverage is available online at naturalhabitat.archinsurancesolutions.com and you may contact Arch Insurance Solutions Inc. at 1-844-872-4163 if you have questions. The travel insurance coverage we offer is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit nathab.com/terms. Getting to or from a Nat Hab Trip Nat Hab guests are responsible for getting to and from the start and end points of their trip, which includes abiding by all government entry and exit requirements, including those related to visas, and for arriving by the designated start time on the first day of the trip. Should guests be delayed for any reason in getting to or departing from a trip, or must leave a trip early, Nat Hab is not liable for any additional costs incurred in joining or leaving the trip (such as costs for accommodations or transportation), nor will guests receive a refund for any missed portion of the trip as a result of late arrival, early departure, quarantine or other illness. Visit nathab.com/ health for the most up-to-date health- and safetyrelated protocols. Nat Hab’s Travel Desk As an exclusive service for our guests, Nat Hab offers a full-service Travel Desk that is available to assist you in purchasing international (and

Single Travelers We encourage single travelers to join us! If you are traveling on your own, you can request either a single room or a roommate match. Single-room accommodations are subject to a single-room surcharge, which guarantees a private room without a roommate (where available). See individual trip pages on our website for pricing details. In order to keep our single-room surcharges as low as possible, on occasion, single rooms may be smaller than double-occupancy rooms. Single-room accommodations are not available on all trips.

the Minor Permission Waiver requiring guardians to ensure that children in their care do not place themselves, other guests, staff or wildlife in harm’s way, or jeopardize the enjoyment of the trip for the group as a whole. Language Policy All of Nat Hab’s trips are conducted in English. You must have a proficient understanding of the English language in order to fully enjoy all aspects of the adventure and, most importantly, to fully understand all rules and safety instructions provided by the Expedition Leader(s). We are unable to provide translated pre-trip materials or translators during the trip. Dietary Restrictions & Allergies With ample notice, Nat Hab can generally accommodate common dietary restrictions on most of our trips, such as vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free (though it may not be possible to accommodate celiac disease—please ask an Adventure Specialist for more information), though limitations on food variety may exist. However, given the nature of adventure travel, and the often-remote nature of our trips, Nat Hab cannot guarantee that allergens or items on your restriction list will not be present at restaurants, accommodations or elsewhere during a trip. Ultimately, you must take responsibility for your own health and safety and understand that we cannot guarantee against cross-contamination or airborne transmission of allergens during the trip.

2027 / 2028 Nat Hab Cultural Journeys Catalog Catalog designed by Mark Hickey, Charlotte Bassin, & LeNia Stitt. Written by Wendy Redal, Rachel Walker, Valerie Gleaton, Emily Goodheart, Finlay Bressler, & Ben Bressler. With contributions from Finlay Bressler, Ted Martens, Nick Grossman, Erin Lynch, Adam Kellner, Aimee Gunn, Anne Avellana, Charlie Thurston, Christy Lavoie, Emily Cottingham, Emily Kleinburd, Francisco Di Poi, Hayley Oswald, Jimmy Nguyen, Josie Reed, Kate Shew, Keenan Vincent, Kenzie Zaumseil, Niceto Yalan, Nina Granow, Sandy Shannon, Sara Higgins, Sarah Hazlitt, Sarah Raby, Sarah Von Hoene, & Trisha Bartels.

Images appearing in the catalog: M Hillman (1), H Sitton (4), T Martin (6, 8, 16, 39), M Brief (12), B Bressler (18), A Wieser (20), A Serena (21), M Kryzyzak (22), C McLachlan (23), N Bayliss (24), P Adams (25), Yasona (28), S Dannhauer (29), M Hickey (29), D Blankenheim (29), S Castaneda (30), M Mikulec (34), Z Matyas (35), A Karelias (36), E Ramirez (41), B Bretman (43), A Sichel (44), L Peters (45), C Bassin (45), M Cornish (46), C Lavoie (47), S Pavone (49), D Lovell (49), F Camhi-Vision (52), M Alexander (53), Z Hishman (53), S Nunez (54), R Hulbert (58), E Savage (59)

CPR® and the CPR logo, Nat Hab Logo and The Nature People® are registered trademarks of Natural Habitat Adventures. Nat Hab CST# is 2066319-40

If you request a roommate match, we will do our best to find a same-sex roommate; however, if we cannot arrange a match, you will not be charged a single-room surcharge. Please consult specific trip pages on our website for details. Family Travel & Age Limits Nat Hab welcomes families on certain trips and offers select scheduled family departures. On certain trips and most family departures, children 6 years and older are welcome. Due to safety regulations, physical limitations and concerns regarding group dynamics, we do not allow children younger than 6 on our trips. Additionally, some trips, or specific activities within a trip, have higher minimum age requirements. We strongly encourage you to call our office to speak with an Adventure Specialist about the specific requirements of the trip you’re considering so you can make an informed decision about your child’s participation. On all trips, the parent or legal guardian of children under age 18 must sign

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