G Adventures & National Geographic add 18 trips for 2017

National Geographic Expeditions and G Adventures have unveiled 18 new trips for 2017, as part of the National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures lineup.

The new itineraries will boost the number of tours in the National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures collection to 83.

Highlights of the 2017 Journeys lineup include:

• Seven new itineraries in Africa, including Wonders of Namibia, which features a lecture and guided game drive with the National Geographic-associated Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia.

• The Iconic Japan program will have travellers making sushi with a local chef, watching an ancient martial arts performance, and learning Zen calligraphy.

• The Canadian Polar Bear Experience provides a rare opportunity to see polar bears in their natural habitat alongside an expert from Polar Bears International, an organization that has collaborated with National Geographic.

• In the U.S., the Natural Highlights of California trip visits Death Valley, Yosemite, Sequoia National Park, and features a behind-the-scenes visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Launched in January 2016, the Journeys collection offers "hands-on exploration and meaningful interactions with people and places at an accessible price point," said G Adventures.

The 18 new National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures trips for 2017 are available for sale, with departures beginning in April 2017. For details and a listing of all new trips, visit www.gadventures.com/journeys or www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/journeys.