ARCADIA EXPEDITIONS BLOG
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ARCADIA WINS ‘GAMECHANGERS’ TOURS & EXPERIENCES AWARD
Arcadia has been selected as a winner in the Full-Time Travel annual Gamechangers awards. Chosen by an international team of experts, Gamechangers celebrates industry leaders who spark wanderlust and the companies changing the way people travel
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A NEW EXPEDITION EXPLORING THE LEGEND OF EL DORADO IN COLOMBIA
This world-first expedition searches for the truth behind the El Dorado myth, immersing travellers into the fascinating history of the Spanish conquistadors and gaining exclusive access to the very best of Colombian culture and cuisine
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ARCADIA’S DAVID ADAMS PRESENTS ‘GETAWAY’
Arcadia's David Adams was asked early this year by the flagship Australian travel program Getaway to host a 3-part series to Antarctica. Find out how to watch his extraordinary journey unfold.
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The man behind the myth: Rumi – Sufi poet of love
Who is Rumi and how is it that a once forgotten 13th Century Persian poet is making such an impact on the wider world? Here Arcadia’s Co-Founder David Mannix delves deep into Rumi the man, the myths and his legacy
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OUR LATEST EXPEDITION – AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
This remarkable New Zealand expedition delves deep into the history, indigenous culture and incredible wilderness environments of the country, offering a privileged insight and connection to the country’s past and present.
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OUR GROUNDBREAKING NEW EXPEDITION TO IRAN
Telling the incredible story of Alexander the Great’s conquest of Persia, this expedition is led by archaeologist Dr John Tidmarsh and explores the iconic highlights of Iran, immersing travellers in the country’s bazaars, food, street life and architecture
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EXPLORING CUBA’S REVOLUTION: PAST & PRESENT
The Cuban revolution is now at a critical moment in its history. Join us on this unique expedition led by historian Michael Bustamante as we take a deep dive into the history of the Revolution and explore Cuba's intriguing highlights
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THE LAND OF A THOUSAND CITIES – THE WONDERS OF ANCIENT BACTRIA
Arcadia's David Adams was recently a guest on the renowned History Hits podcast to talk about Alexander the Great and the wonders of ancient Bactria. Listen in to hear the absorbing history of some of these extraordinary sites
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A BOTSWANA SAFARI WITH YOUR OWN BBC WILDLIFE CAMERAMAN
Arcadia’s immersive 13-day expedition to the Okavango Delta is led by legendary master filmmaker and photographer Greg Nelson, exploring the Delta from three perspectives - exploring bush, desert and water environments
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ARCADIA’S TOP 5 EXOTIC DESTINATIONS
Arcadia Co-Founder David Mannix was asked by Travel Wanderlust to nominate his Top 5 exotic destinations for 2022. We all need something to look forward to, so sit back and be inspired by these incredible bucket-list adventures
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA REVEALED
Led by renowned archaeologist Dr Ben Shaw, our latest expedition explores the culture of PNG in depth, venturing off the beaten track to three of the country’s most fascinating regions – the Sepik River, the Highlands and the Coral Sea
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AN INDIGENOUS IMMERSION
Our ground breaking new air safari explores the ancient wisdom of the world’s oldest living culture. Through the lens of rock art and the stories of the Dreaming, we take a deep dive into Australia’s extraordinary Indigenous culture
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We Declare a Climate Emergency
Arcadia has signed up to Tourism Declares, an initiative that supports tourism businesses in declaring a climate emergency and taking purposeful action to reduce their carbon emissions
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COVID-19: Health & Safety Guidelines
Arcadia Expeditions is fully committed to your health and safety. We have introduced a range of enhanced Covid-19 protocols to provide the safest possible conditions for you whilst travelling with us
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COVID-19: Flexible Terms & Conditions
We want you to feel secure in signing up for one of our expeditions now, which is why we have adapted our Terms & Conditions so that you can still plan an Arcadia expedition in these uncertain times
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Namibia – Guardians of the Game
Here Arcadia Co-Founder and Expedition Leader David Adams tells the little-known story of Namibia’s ‘Guardians of the Game’. What follows is a fascinating insight into just three-days of Arcadia’s 2019 expedition
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How we create our Expeditions
Arcadia staff are often asked how we design our trips. In this article, we explain how our expeditions are created – tracing the journey from story ideas to the finished itineraries you see on this website