Royal Geographical Society with Travelsphere

Travelsphere has been leading the way in escorted touring for more than 60 years, and we are immensely proud of our heritage and pioneering spirit. From operating trailblazing trips that hit the headlines – such as the first ever tour that cruised through the Yangtze Gorges – to our dedicated approach to community tourism – we have always operated with the belief that travel can and should be transformative. We have a positive impact on the places we go to, as well as the customers we take there and the communities we visit.

This mission to learn more and give back to the world through travel is the foundation of our collaboration with the Royal Geographical Society. For nearly 200 years, the Society has advanced geographical science and this remains its core purpose today. The Society achieves this through supporting geographical research, education, fieldwork and expeditions, as well as by advocating on behalf of the discipline, supporting geographers in professional practice, and promoting geography to public audiences.

As we continue to look for innovative ways to enrich our customer experiences as well as the communities and environments we travel to – this partnership will provide  a level of historical and geographical context to our destinations like never before.

  1. The Society

    The Royal Geographical Society was founded in 1830 as an institution to promote the advancement of geographical science. Its mission remains unchanged.

    Today the Society works with a wide range of audiences, including teachers and pupils in schools, academics and researchers in higher education institutions, professional geographers in the workplace, researchers and expeditioners in the field, as well as members of the public with a curiosity about our world.

  2. The Society's Collection

    The Royal Geographical Society houses over two million historical items including the largest private map collection in the world, an image collection of nearly one million photographs and artworks, and a vast archive of handwritten accounts by geographers, scientists and travellers’ from 1830 to the present. Together they form an unparalleled resource tracing 500 years of geographical research and act as a significant record of societal and environmental change.

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  3. Work in the field

    The Royal Geographical Society promotes and supports geographers, geographical communities, and geographical research. The Society prioritises the responsible custodianship of our physical environments and, through its grants programme, develops new knowledge and advances geographical science by supporting UK and international research. In 2024, with the generous support of their donors, funding was allocated to support 70 field research and school fieldwork projects.

    By choosing to travel on a Royal Geographical Society tour, you are directly supporting the essential work of one of the world’s most important geographical bodies.

The Partnership Tours

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    Japan - Land of the Rising Sun

    From Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka and beyond, discover the unforgettable highlights of Japan including an incredible high-speed ride on the Bullet Train.

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    • 14 meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
    • 10 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels, 2 nights in flight
    13 days from
    £5,024
    was £5,299
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    Epic Wonders of the National Parks

    Marvel at the jaw-dropping scenery in nine of America’s national parks on this incredible adventure through seven different states.

    • Return flights
    • 15 nights in great quality hotels, 1 night in flight
    • 17 meals: 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
    17 days from
    £4,199
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    Grand Tour of Canada & the Rocky Mountaineer

    From east to west, this ultimate trip across Canada takes in all the must-see highlights and includes a breathtaking journey on the Rocky Mountaineer train.

    • Return flights
    • 15 nights in great quality hotels plus 1 night in flight
    • 5 meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches
    17 days from
    £6,424
    was £6,599
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    Latin Wonders of the World

    Soak up the spectacular sights and sounds of four Latin American countries - Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Brazil - on a tour that's strictly for the adventurous.

    • Return flights
    • 15 nights in 4-star hotels, 2 nights in flight
    • 20 meals: 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
    18 days from
    £5,199
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    Grand Tour of Italy

    Explore Italy from top to toe on an incredible journey that takes in the iconic cities of Venice, Florence and Rome and discovers the wonders of Pompeii, Sicily and more.

    • Return flights
    • 14 nights in 4-star hotels
    • 23 meals: 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 8 dinners
    15 days from
    £2,899
    was £3,199
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All historical images (photos, artwork, maps) ©RGS-IBG