Explore Dark & Frozen Matter: CERN & Mont Blanc: Switzerland
6 days from £2,698
20th April 2020
17th September 2020
No single supplements for the first two solo travellers on each departure
One of the world’s most important centres of science and innovation, Geneva is also a charming lakeside town with a fascinating history. The tour focuses on CERN, where they operate the famous Large Hadron Collider, and Mont Blanc to investigate receding glaciers and what they reveal about history. Accompanied by particle physicist Kate Shaw and science journalist Laura Spinney.
During your stay in Geneva you will also explore the old town, visit the Museum of the History of Science and learn about watchmaking at an historic workshop.
In partnership with Kirker Holidays
Kepler’s Prague: Music of the spheres: Czech Republic
6 days from £1,968
14th April 2020
14th September 2020
No single supplements for the first two solo travellers on each departure
Follow in the footsteps of Johannes Kepler & Tycho Brahe, as we unearth the connection between music and orbits of the planets in the city of a hundred spires. Accompanied by author, broadcaster and science writer Jane Green.
We shall discover what remains of the legacy of Kepler and Brahe, and will also explore the medieval centre of Prague and its surrounding regions. Home to the world’s oldest astronomical clock, Prague Castle and the Lobkowicz Palace, we will journey to the heart of early modern science.
In partnership with Kirker Holidays
Space: Past and future: USA
15 days from £5,279 departing 6th May 2020
14 days from £4,799 departing 14th September 2020
A comprehensive tour visiting key sites in the history and future of space exploration covering NASA Space Centres and several museums across Washington, Orlando and Houston plus the Very Large Array, Roswell and the stunning natural landscapes of New Mexico.
Ending up at Virgin Galactic Spaceport America, shortly starting commercial space flights. Joining the tours will be leading academics and journalists to add depth and insight to this highly engaging tour.
In partnership with Intrepid Travel
Ancient caves, human origins: Northern Spain
7 days from £2,099
16th May 2020
12th September 2020
Step back over 10,000 years to discover how our ancestors played, lived and worked. See the oldest known cave painting in the world at El Castillo and experience the wonders of Las Monedas, La Peña Cave, El Pindal and Tito Bustillo in small groups by torchlight. Accompanied by New Scientist editor Emily Wilson plus other editorial and local archaeology experts, you’ll enjoy specialist talks along the way.
Plus, the beautiful towns and cities of Bilbao, Santander, Santilla and Oviedo. Topped off with the Guggenheim Museum and tuition in the tasting of Rioja wine.
In partnership with Intrepid Travel
Land of fire and ice: Iceland
8 days from £2,249
31st October 2020
7th November 2020
Join an unforgettable tour of Iceland’s majestic landscapes, timed to maximise days filled with volcanic and geological adventure, and evening opportunities to see the Aurora Borealis.
Spend time with a leading academic volcanologist, discovering the might of the planet as you marvel at the sights, sounds and smells of erupting geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud. Plus stunning glaciers, waterfalls and visible tectonic plates pulling apart. Staying at 4 different hotels to reduce travelling and see more of Iceland.
In partnership with Intrepid Travel
Japan: nature, culture, science: Tokyo to Kagoshima
12 days from £6,695
18th October 2020
No single supplements for the first two solo travellers to book
Discover Japan on a 12-day journey taking in Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Kagoshima. Travel from snow-capped mountains to the buzzing metropolis; from hot springs to volcanic islands.
A burgeoning center for technology and countless areas of spectacular natural beauty, Japan is a must-see destination for science and nature lovers. Join us on a special journey across Japan in wintertime to see exceptional landscapes, visit leading institutions and explore space, robotics and AI. Accompanied by Rowan Hooper, New Scientist's head of features.
In partnership with Steppes Travel
Wildlife of Madagascar
12 days from £5,995
1st September 2020
No single supplements for the first two solo travellers to book
Experience Madagascar’s unique and richly diverse ecosystem by plane, boat and authentic bush camps. Visit the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust team and accompany community rangers on daytime patrol.
Explore Andasibe Forest packed with lemurs and discover the fossas of Kirindy Reserve, Amber Mountain National Park and Tsingy. Canoeing, sunset hill walks and night-time exploration give a unique experience of this stunning country and landscapes like nowhere else.
In partnership with Steppes Travel
Darwin’s Galapagos: Ecuador
10 days from £6,995
7th June 2020
Join our special island yacht charter accompanied by marine conservationist and documentary producer Jo Ruxton.
A paradise for natural history, animal and geology lovers, we have curated a distinctive trip which includes the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site of Quito followed by 8 days exploring at sea and exclusive behind the scenes access at the Galapagos Science Centre. The spacious and stylish yacht Natural Paradise is small enough to get into bays that larger expedition ships cannot go near, so you get to experience Galapagos as Darwin did.
In partnership with Steppes Travel
Track snow leopards in the Himalayas: India
12 days from £5,995
22nd March 2020
Endangered, beautiful and elusive, snow leopards are rarely seen in the wild. In an effort to promote their well-being and to offer the chance to glimpse these solitary creatures, we’ve built this once-in-a-lifetime expedition.
As one of the only animals that have alluded Sir David Attenborough, snow leopards are highly endangered. The tour works with the Snow Leopard Conservancy Trust India in Ladakh and uses a team of expert trackers to help you spend five full days exploring the Ulley Valley searching for 'The Ghost of the Himalayas'.
In partnership with Steppes Travel
Tigers of India
12 days from £4,995
26th March 2020
No single supplements for the first two solo travellers to books
Visit the reserves of Kanha, Pench, and Satpura in search of the Bengal tiger, staying in award-winning lodges. Learn how to identify tracks, set camera traps and understand the tiger’s habitat and prey species. Explore the parks by jeep, canoe and on foot.
Encounter India's varied wildlife and hear from guest lecturers regarding conservation issues, the challenges they face in modern India and using tourism as a force for good. Rich with flora and fauna in landscapes with unique beauty, this tour discovers wilderness at its best.
In partnership with Steppes Travel
Whale watching in Baja: USA and Mexico
12 days from £5,995
23rd February 2021
We expect this tour to be over-subscribed, so register now at tours@newscientist.com and we will give you first chance to book when it goes on sale.
A sea voyage around the Baja Peninsula setting off from San Diego. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore this rich marine world with some of the best naturalist guides available. Art Taylor, owner and captain of the Searcher has been navigating these waters for over thirty years and is hugely passionate about the wildlife and sharing it with his passengers.
While this is predominantly a whale watching cruise, there is a huge breadth of experiences to be had on this trip, ranging from snorkelling and hiking to birding and wildlife photography.
In partnership with Steppes Travel
The science of the Renaissance: Italy
7 days for £1,825
3rd March 2020
Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural adventure across the pre-eminent cities of science - Florence and Bologna. Led by art and architecture expert Andrew Spira and accompanied by scientific historian Professor David Wootton.
From astronomic, anatomic, architectural, medical and mathematic perspectives, the tour will look at the wondrous collections, buildings and churches that demonstrate the burgeoning of knowledge of the period whilst enjoying these beautiful cities.
In partnership with Travel Editions
Cruise Hawaii with Richard Dawkins
8 days from around £8,495 tbc
22nd October 2020
Accompany the evolutionary biologist and highly-regarded author Richard Dawkins on this cruise around the fascinating island of Hawaii.
From the Volcanic National Park to renowned observatories on Mauna Kea and abundant rare wildlife, this is a truly unique expedition. Discover Hawaii’s unique culture and history whilst cruising aboard the Safari Explorer, a rugged expedition yacht small enough to explore where larger ships can’t. Then in the evenings, thought provoking seminars from Richard.