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100+ small group tours, cruises and expeditions to every continent.

Travel with experts in astronomy, archaeology, conservation, geology and more. For years, New Scientist has been inspiring readers to embark on their own intellectual journeys of discovery. Now we're helping you make that journey. We have putting together a collection of group tours, cruises and expeditions across the globe: tours created by New Scientist editors for New Scientist readers.

21/10/2026

When you think of the best night-sky destinations in the world, places like Chile or the Canary Islands are often top of the list. But Uzbekistan has been quietly looking up for centuries ✨

In the 15th century, the Timurid prince Ulugh Beg built one of the finest observatories of the medieval Islamic world in Samarkand, complete with a giant sextant around 40 metres in radius for measuring the positions of the stars. Today, high in the Gissar mountains, Maidanak Observatory sits 2,650 metres up, with observing conditions that astronomers have compared to those in Chile and La Palma.

On our 14-day Uzbekistan astronomy tour, you’ll visit both observatories and stargaze at Maidanak and under the open desert skies of the Kyzylkum, accompanied by Colin Stuart, a multi-award-winning astronomy author with an asteroid named after him ☄️

You’ll also explore the Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. It’s the perfect combination of constellations and culture. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4BoJ5NG

19/10/2026

Before an archaeological excavation, comes a survey. Find out how they work and what they can teach us from Professor Christofilis Maggidis, President of the Mycenaean Foundation.

If learning techniques used by real archaeologists sounds like your dream trip, find out more about our Mycenaean and Peloponnesian archaeology: Greece science-led tour → https://bit.ly/4yyHAd5

16/10/2026

Ever wondered what happens when a boat crosses the equator? It's time to pay homage to King Neptune.

A mythical ruler of the seas, Neptune has long been honoured in maritime tradition. In return, sailors hope for good fortune and protection on their voyages

The tradition has deep historical roots, with Royal Museums Greenwich recording some of the earliest descriptions of equator-crossing ceremonies around 400 years ago. And here in the Galapagos, the tradition lives on!

13/10/2026

Meet the slow loris. Deceptively cute, this is the world’s only venomous primate.⁠
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Slow lorises are so elusive that field surveys in Borneo have recorded very low encounter rates, so we felt incredibly lucky to spot one in the wild, during a night walk led by a naturalist in the Dannum Valley - one of Borneo's richest rainforest ecosystems.⁠
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When threatened, they raise their arms above their heads. It looks adorable, but they’re actually reaching for a gland near the elbow, mixing its secretion with saliva to create a venomous bite that can cause painful, slow-healing wounds and has even sent people into anaphylactic shock.⁠
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The cuteness factor contributes to why so many end up in the illegal wildlife trade, and sadly all of Borneo’s slow lorises are classed as Vulnerable. The best way to see one is exactly like this: in the wild, with an experienced naturalist by your side, from a respectful distance.⁠
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Which animal would you love to spot on a Bornean adventure?

10/10/2026

We were wondering where we'd left that 👀⁠
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With immersive science-led tours to every continent from the minds behind New Scientist, head to our link in bio to request our 2027 brochure and discover the adventure waiting for you → https://bit.ly/47QtJDL

08/10/2026

We've passed solar maximum. But does that mean you've missed your chance to see the northern lights? Not yet, according to night sky journalist and aurora expert Jamie Carter. In fact, the next few months could be your best chance to spot the aurora borealis until the mid 2030s.

Chase the northern lights with us in February 2027 in Churchill, Canada, part of the aurora zone → https://bit.ly/4yFhyWs

📷: Anthony Amsel, Garrett Fache

03/10/2026

Don't miss out on your front-row seat seeing science in action on an expedition to the Weddell Sea and Antarctic Peninsula. Spot majestic wildlife in its natural habitat and sail past icebergs the size of skyscrapers.

Accompanied by former NASA astronaut Ron Garan who now advocates for planetary stewardship; New Scientist journalist Allison George who started out as a biologist at the British Antarctic Survey; and oceanographer and marine biologist Dr Russell Arnott. We set sail on 2 March 2027 - will you be joining us?

📷: denis.barbas and justinandjess_ on IG, Peter Watts

29/09/2026

Pam and Carol are sisters. They've both been widowed for a little over two years. This year, they decided it was time to explore more of the world - together.

An avid New Scientist reader, Pam picked an archaeology trip in Turkey after spotting photos of Mount Nemrut in the magazine. Carol's late husband had always been fascinated by human origins and archaeology. "Anything-ology, really." So for the sisters, this trip is one part celebrating the memory of their partners and one part adventure.

Pam revealed she doesn't know very much about archaeology, meaning there was all the more for her to soak up from the expert archaeologist leading their exploration of ancient society.

It just goes to show, you don't need to be an archaeology buff to dig into the past. You just need to pack your curiosity.

27/09/2026

Introducing the cutest residents of the Galapagos 🦭⁠
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August to October mark peak pupping season for Galapagos sea lions. This is also when the Humboldt Current's seasonal upwelling brings a surge of fish to the islands, giving nursing mothers the energy they need right when demand is highest.⁠
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For the first week of the pup's life, the mother will be nursing constantly and won't leave its side. After that, she'll start making foraging trips out to sea. At around two weeks old the pup will start following her into the water and learning how to swim.

25/09/2026

Awe is a superpower emotion. That's according to New York Times best selling author Jo Marchant, whose writing explores the nature of humanity and our universe from a mind-body connection. She tells us awe is so powerful it alters your sense of self, connects you with humanity and boosts your mind and body. And travelling to new places can help you experience more of it. Find out why.

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