The Lindblad Family of Brands
Travel That Transforms
Travel that inspires curiosity and fosters connection has the power to transform—inviting us to engage more deeply with the places we visit, the people we meet and the natural world we share. Rooted in a long heritage of meaningful exploration, Lindblad Expeditions has brought together a collection of travel companies united by a commitment to crafting journeys that immerse guests in remarkable places while upholding the highest standards of responsible travel.
Together, these brands—Classic Journeys, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., Natural Habitat Adventures, Off the Beaten Path and Thomson Safaris—open pathways to exploration, from walking tours to wildlife safaris, offering travelers diverse and deeply meaningful ways to discover the world.
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With the Lindblad Family of Brands, journeys are designed with intention—prioritizing meaningful access, close connection and a deep respect for the landscapes and communities that make each destination unique. While each brand brings its own expertise and point of view, all are guided by the same belief: that small, thoughtfully crafted experiences—led by knowledgeable guides and rooted in authenticity—have the power to transform the way you see the world.
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Immersive Exploration
These companies open doors to places few others can access, offering rare, once-in-a-lifetime moments. Itineraries are crafted from decades of local insight to reveal your destination’s wild beauty and rich human spirit, whether you’re cycling through the idyllic fishing villages of Puglia or rafting the Snake River into the heart of the Grand Tetons.
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Small Groups
Small groups unlock deeper access and more meaningful experiences. With fewer travelers, you’ll spend more time immersed in your surroundings, enjoying the flexibility to linger during a bear sighting in Alaska or share stories with a local winemaker on the Amalfi Coast. It’s an opportunity to connect more deeply to the landscapes and communities you explore—and to your fellow travelers.
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Expert Guides
Whether you’re traveling with someone who calls your destination home, or a seasoned expert who has spent a lifetime studying it, you’ll be guided by those who know it best. Capture exceptional photos of Galápagos wildlife with a top photographer, wander Roman ruins alongside an archaeologist or explore the Serengeti ecosystem on foot with a Maasai guide. Special guests include local luminaries and distinguished voices, such as scientists, authors and master chefs.
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Premier Accommodations
Accommodations are thoughtfully selected for comfort and character. They may include boutique hotels, tented safari camps or historic castles. No matter where you travel, you’ll stay in places that celebrate your destination’s natural and cultural treasures.
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Local Cuisine
With these companies, you’ll find a focus on authentic flavors that reflect the land and its people—because the table is where culture comes to life. Whether it’s a Michelin-starred meal, farm-fresh produce from a family-run estate or a guided wine tasting with a sommelier, every bite and sip has a story to tell.
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Responsible Travel
Each of our partners is dedicated to minimizing environmental impact, giving back meaningfully to communities and conservation efforts, and inspiring guests to deepen their connection to the planet—and their commitment to protecting it.
Natural Habitat Adventures
For more than four decades, Natural Habitat has been connecting travelers to the closest wildlife encounters that nature has to offer. Driven by a mission of conservation through exploration—and strengthened by a longstanding partnership with the World Wildlife Fund—every naturalist-led journey is meticulously crafted to foster a deeper understanding of our planet and inspire a lasting commitment to its future.
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
DuVine's luxury cycling tours are an opportunity to refresh your perception of the world. Informed by 30 years of expertise, itineraries cater to riders of all abilities with a unique focus on cuisine and wine—because every destination is revealed through its flavors. Local guides facilitate connections across cultures—like a candlelit dinner at the historic home of a winemaker in Alentejo, Portugal—followed by restful recovery at exceptional hotels, such as La Residencia in Mallorca, Spain.
Classic Journeys
Set out on a walking adventure that fuels your soul, one step at a time. With well-connected local guides as your cultural hosts, you’ll explore at eye level, meeting artisans, chefs, vintners and other remarkable residents along the way. Each handcrafted journey invites you to slow down, savor meaningful moments and return home transformed by the experience.
Off the Beaten Path
Since 1986, Off the Beaten Path has been planning distinctive journeys that are deeply connected, localized and true to place in every way. In each of their destinations, spanning five continents, OBP forges real friendships with local people who share the position that immersive, authentically rich encounters deliver travel of a higher order. Not a vacation, but a journey; not a tour, but an experience; not a moment, but a memory for a lifetime.
Thomson Safaris
With more than 40 years devoted to revealing Tanzania’s wild beauty, Thomson thoughtfully crafts safaris that immerse you in extraordinary wildernesses from the the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater. Guided by Tanzanian naturalists and featuring elegant, sustainable accommodations, each safari champions conservation and fosters connection with local culture and wildlife.
