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In building Discovery Tours, one of the biggest delights has been exploring how we can share the history and deep-time processes of the rocks beneath our feet.

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CERN and Mont Blanc: Dark and Frozen Matter: Switzerland and France

Visit the particle-smashing Large Hadron Collider near Geneva and delve into physics and this lakeside town's history before exploring glaciers in the Alps.

5 May and 8 October 2024

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Land of fire and ice: Iceland

Marvel at volcanoes, erupting geysers, glaciers and waterfalls on a trip of geological adventure, with a chance to see the Aurora Borealis.

25 October 2024

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Dinosaur hunting in the Gobi desert: Mongolia

Join a unique expedition to seek dinosaur remains in the beautiful wilderness of the Gobi desert with experts from the Mongolian Institute for Palaeontology.

27 August 2024

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Geology, Conservation and Culture: Vietnam

Discover a different side of Vietnam in this wide-ranging tour that covers geology, stunning landscapes, animal conservation, culture and history.

Experience tropical jungles, limestone caves, blissful villages and amazing feats of underground engineering. 

17 August 2024

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Stunning sunset, golden hour at pen y fan brecon beacons. south wales, uk

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New Weekender: The science of deep time: Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), Wales

Explore the concept of deep time with engaging talks and walking seminars in underground caves, quarries and mountain summits in the stunning Brecon Beacons. 

August 2024

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Volcanoes: Mount Etna and the Aeolian Islands: Italy

Experience the epic beauty and power of active volcanoes Etna and Stromboli, and enjoy the Aeolian Islands, scenic landscapes and Italian hospitality.

August 2025

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Tasmania's flora, fauna and geology: Australia

An immersive expedition around Tasmania offering an up close with a diverse range of species on land, in the skies and at sea. Expect to see everything from Tasmanian devils, platypus, little penguins and the eastern quoll along with numerous birds and endemic species.

20 February 2024

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Glaciology and geology: South Island, New Zealand

Discover the diverse landscapes of New Zealand's South Island. Visiting Milford Sound, the unique Punakaiki geology, Fox and Franz Josef glaciers, fjords and the Southern Alps. 

8 November 2024

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Moraine lake, Alberta, CANADA - July 14, 2017: Moraine Lake in the sun, beautiful blue water, rocky mountains in the back

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The Rockies and the Badlands: Geology and dinosaurs in Canada

Delve into the wildly contrasting landscapes of southern Alberta, from the Rocky Mountains in the west to the Badlands in the east.

17 June 2024

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High definition shot of red rocks of Monument Valley, Arizona, United States

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A desert adventure: Landscapes and cultures of Utah, USA

Southeastern Utah is a breathtaking wonderland of un-tamed landscapes cut by canyons deeper in places than mountains are tall: learn the secrets of this Canyon Country from the ‘deep time’ of earth history through to prehistoric Native Americans, early explorers, miners and outlaws, Mormons and later settlers.

25 September 2024

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The archaeological wonders of Jordan

Explore archaeological sites from many different periods including the amazing Petra. Plus geology in Wadi Rum and float in the Dead Sea.

October 2024

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New Weekender: The science of the Jurassic Coast, Dorset and Devon, England

Unearth the science of one of England’s most stunning geological coastlines, the Jurassic Coast. Explore it by land and sea, while accompanying experts offer talks and insights on its evolution through time.

17 May 2024

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Volcanology, geothermal valleys and astronomy: North Island, New Zealand

Explore the key geological regions of New Zealands North Island, study significant geological, volcanic on an impressive scale. Visit Rangitoto Island volcano, Waitomo caves, the major geothermal areas and the Tongariro National Park.

1 November 2024

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White-necked jacobin is a large and attractive hummingbird, Ecuador

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In the footsteps of Alexander von Humboldt: Ecuador

Explore Ecuador's stunning natural wonders, including the Amazon and Cloud Forest, and follow in the footsteps of ecologist Alexander von Humboldt. 

16 August 2024

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Mountain path in Parque Arqueolgico do Vale do Coa (Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley), Portugal

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Rewilding in the Côa valley: Portugal

Explore Portugal's Greater Côa valley, an area rich in biodiversity. Visit and learn about Rewilding Portugal's work which is aiming to build a nature and culture-based economy to create communal support for a wilder environment. 

29 April 2024

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Stunning mountain landscape in Ainsa with old monastery and hotel, located in the pyrenes, Huesca, Spain

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The geology of the Pyrenees: Spain

Journey through the beautiful landscapes and amazing geology of the central Spanish Pyrenees whilst sampling the best in local culture and cuisine.

15 September 2024

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Two wolves looking into distance in snowy wilderness, Yellowstone National park in winter, USA

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Yellowstone wolf & wildlife winter safari: USA

Discover Yellowstone and the Tetons on a wonderful winter wildlife safari in search of the elusive icons of the wilderness: wolf, bison and elk.

February 2025

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Steel engraving of naturalist Charles Darwin Original edition from my own archives Source : Meyers Konversations Lexikon 6.Auflage 1903

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Retracing Charles Darwin’s travels across North Wales

Immerse yourself in the life of Charles Darwin, seeing the areas of Wales he visited before embarking on his famous journey to the Galapagos Islands. Discover the fascinating geology of Wales on a small group tour with Darwin expert, Michael Roberts.

13 May 2024

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Cactus field located in Saguaro, Arizona USA, visited on the discovery geology tour

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Geology, landscapes and heritage of Southern Arizona

Discover the stark but beautiful landscapes, dramatic human history, and rich earth history of southern Arizona while indulging in a little hiking and stargazing and enjoying southwestern cuisine and local wine-tasting.

3 November 2024

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"Afternoon sun on sunset rock in the Autumn, overlooking North-South Lake in the Catskills Mountains of New York. (HDR)."

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Geology, paleo-astronomy and art in Northeastern USA

Explore the intersections of geology, astronomy, art and architecture from the centre of the deep-time supercontinent of Pangea.

15 September 2024

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