National Plan for Vacation Day: Adventures by Disney & National Geographic Expeditions Based on Your Interests

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National Plan for Vacation Day: Adventures by Disney & National Geographic Expeditions Based on Your Interests

January 27 is National Plan for Vacation Day, and Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions have itineraries based on your travel interests.

For Disney fans looking to globe-hop beyond the theme parks and cruise line, Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions provide guided tours geared at both families and solo travelers alike. Here are some of the unique trips offered by Disney.

For the Adventurous Family

Italy: Rome, Tuscany & Venice (Adventures by Disney)

Activities include a trip to The Colosseum, a gondola ride in Venice, pasta making, and a tour of Florence.

Visit Italy’s iconic landmarks with family‑friendly experiences. Activities include a trip to The Colosseum, a gondola ride in Venice, pasta making, and a tour of Florence. The highlight is a privately guided tour before opening hours of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

Southwest Asia (National Geographic Family Journeys)

Explore Vietnam and Cambodia on this trip that brings the culture of Southeast Asia to life.

Explore Vietnam and Cambodia on this trip that brings the culture of Southeast Asia to life. Take a bicycle tour of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, take a bamboo boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, and cook up some noodles. The trip highlight is watching the sunrise over the ancient Angkor temple complex, one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites.

Galápagos Islands (National Geographic Expeditions)

Families who book the National Geographic Expeditions Galapagos Islands itinerary will meet conservationists and learn about rare giant tortoises during a private visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Sail through the Galápagos Islands with expert naturalists as you encounter sea lions, penguins, and marine iguanas in one of the world’s most pristine ecosystems. Families who book this itinerary will meet conservationists and learn about rare giant tortoises during a private visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station.

South Africa (Adventures by Disney)

Learn about the culture and history of South Africa before encountering elephants, lions, and rhinos during daytime and evening safaris.

Learn about the culture and history of South Africa before encountering elephants, lions, and rhinos during daytime and evening safaris. Then, visit African penguins at Boulders Beach in Cape Town. Families will get to experience a private safari drive in Kapama Game Reserve, guided by local wildlife experts.

For the Disney Fan

Disneyland Resort & Southern California (Adventures by Disney)

Discover the origins of Walt Disney’s first theme park with exclusive, behind-the-scenes experiences at Disneyland as well as private tours of The Walt Disney Studios, The Walt Disney Archives Reading Room, and Walt Disney Imagineering.

Discover the origins of Walt Disney’s first theme park with exclusive, behind-the-scenes experiences at Disneyland as well as private tours of The Walt Disney Studios, The Walt Disney Archives Reading Room, and Walt Disney Imagineering. You’ll even get to visit Walt Disney’s private apartment above the Main Street Firehouse.

Switzerland (Adventures by Disney)

Experience one of Walt and Lillian Disney’s favorite vacation destinations in Swizterland and the sites that inspired many of Walt’s creations, like the Matterhorn.

Experience one of Walt and Lillian Disney’s favorite vacation destinations and the sites that inspired many of Walt’s creations, like the Matterhorn. Plus, experience a privately guided tour of the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, featuring memorabilia that helped inspire Disney Pin Trading.

For the Foodie

Rhône River Cruise: Lyon & Provence (Adventures by Disney)

Take a river cruise through the Rhône River, where you'll indulge in French specialties, sample regional wines in local vineyards, and enjoy a hands-on chocolate activity in cities renowned for their culinary traditions.

Take a river cruise through the Rhône River, where you’ll indulge in French specialties, sample regional wines in local vineyards, and enjoy a hands-on chocolate activity in cities renowned for their culinary traditions. The highlight of the trio is sampling French delicacies at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, the market that inspired the creation of Ratatouille.

Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast & Montenegro (National Geographic Expeditions)

Enjoy Croatia's scenery and coast as you savor local dishes, join interactive cooking classes, and taste wines specially chosen by the executive wine editor of Food & Wine magazine.

Enjoy Croatia’s scenery and coast as you savor local dishes, join interactive cooking classes, and taste wines specially chosen by the executive wine editor of Food & Wine magazine.

For the History Buff

Northern Spain & Southwest France (National Geographic Expeditions)

Explore prehistoric caves, medieval villages and UNESCO World Heritage sites in Northern Spain and Southwest France, guided by archaeologists and historians.

Explore prehistoric caves, medieval villages and UNESCO World Heritage sites in Northern Spain and Southwest France, guided by archaeologists and historians. The highlight of the trip is seeing the most complete recreation of the original Lascaux cave system with a National Geographic expert and learning about Paleolithic art.

Greece: Athens, Peloponnese & Rhodes (Adventures by Disney)

Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks as you explore the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the ancient citadel of Mycenae, and the medieval streets of Rhodes while enjoying hands-on activities.

Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks as you explore the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the ancient citadel of Mycenae, and the medieval streets of Rhodes while enjoying hands-on activities. Also, you can kayak and snorkel above the submerged ruins of an ancient archaeological site in Epidaurus.

For the Nature Enthusiast

Arizona & Utah (Adventures by Disney)

Explore the landscapes of the south rim of the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley and Arches National Park, with guided hikes and storytelling.

Explore the landscapes of the south rim of the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley and Arches National Park, with guided hikes and storytelling. Experience a Navajo-guided tour of Monument Valley, including a traditional Navajo cookout dinner and storytelling under the stars.

Voyage to Antarctica (National Geographic Expeditions)

Journey to Antarctica to witness penguin colonies, icebergs, and expansive wilderness, as you participate in hands-on science and conservation activities.

Journey to Antarctica to witness penguin colonies, icebergs, and expansive wilderness, as you participate in hands-on science and conservation activities. You’ll have the option to photograph the landscape aboard a Zodiac through remote islands rarely visited by travelers.

For the Solo Traveler

Japan (National Geographic Journeys)

Walk through the gardens and temples of Kyoto, experience the energy of Tokyo, and learn the art of sushi making from local chefs.

Walk through the gardens and temples of Kyoto, experience the energy of Tokyo, and learn the art of sushi making from local chefs. Plus, take a guided tour of Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine, followed by a traditional tea ceremony led by a local expert.

Machu Picchu (National Geographic Journeys)

Journey through Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu as you explore markets, visit ancient Inca sites, and learn about Peru’s cultural heritage.

Journey through Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu as you explore markets, visit ancient Inca sites, and learn about Peru’s cultural heritage.

For the Weekend Wanderer

London Escape (Adventures by Disney)

Take a highspeed boat ride down the River Thames in London.

This three-day adventure in London allows you to explore the city’s landmarks, like St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. Take a highspeed boat ride down the River Thames, and enjoy a private viewing of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.

Disneyland Resort & Southern California Escape (Adventures by Disney)

Take private tours of The Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering. In Walt Disney Studios, visit the Disney Archives Reading Room – an area rarely open to the public.

Ready to get started with your Adventures by Disney or National Geographic Expeditions travel plans on National Plan a Vacation Day? Let Be Our Guest Vacations plan the perfect vacation for you. Their travel advisors have firsthand experience and expert insights to ensure every step of your vacation.

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