Go OUTSIDE with INSIDE.
An instructor during a first aid class once said, “Things that have never happened before happen all the time”. This sentiment certainly can also apply to nature, to travel, and to life in general. Magical moments and encounters are out there - we just need to put ourselves in the position to cross paths with them.
Rich Pagen and Kristin Wornson are designing, developing and leading expeditions and adventures around the world. Nature-inspired, inside knowledge, education-focused…
Upcoming expeditions:
With our 2025 trips nearly SOLD OUT, we now are putting together our roster of 2026 trips and beyond, all fueled and inspired by your interest and ideas. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on where YOU would like to travel to next. Here’s where it has led us …
Wild Vancouver Island Herring Expedition
Canada : March 2026
A True “Ocean Safari”: The spring Pacific herring spawn is one of nature’s great wildlife spectacles, attracting a profusion of marine and terrestrial predators alike. Sea lions, whales, otters and even wolves are some of the magnificent creatures we hope to cross paths with. Experience this remarkable event on the rugged and remote west coast of Vancouver Island.
7 clients max
Brazil’s Pantanal Wetlands: A Wildlife Adventure
Brazil : September/October 2026
Join us as we explore the world’s largest tropical wetland, seeking out it’s spectacular birdlife, as well as such charismatic megafauna as caimans, capybaras, and the mystical jaguar. A magical place with spectacular encounters around every turn.
16 clients max
Sailing the Sea of Cortez
Mexico : June 2026
Captain Tim Hatler is a dear friend of ours, from many years back, teaching Marine Science at the Catalina Island Marine Institute, where Tim ran the Tall Ship Program. A true sailor, life-enthusiast, captain of all-things adventure & all-around stand-up guy - we are proud & delighted to partner with him again, exploring this remarkable part of the world on a beautiful private 12-pax catamaran! Snorkeling, seeking out marine wildlife, desert exploration and beach BBQ’s: here we come!
12 clients max
Northern Sulawesi snorkeling and diving
Indonesia : September 2026
Arguably some of the most diverse and pristine coral reefs found anywhere in the world! Northern Sulawesi has incredible biodiversity on land and in its waters, including coral reefs and the spectacular fish and invertebrates that call these reefs home. We plan to spend much time underwater (either snorkeling or diving), exploring the many splendors of The Bunaken National Marine Park.
18 clients max
Voyage to the Ross Sea and the sub-Antarctic islands of New Zealand
Antarctica, New Zealand, Australia: January 2027
The ultimate Antarctica trip for Antarctica lovers, and penguin lovers of course! Visit the historic “other side” of the White Continent, as well as the fascinating diversity of the regions’s sub-Antarctic islands. Home to a whole host of nesting albatross and penguin species, these islands coupled with East Antarctica are one of the most remote and epic destinations on the planet.
20 clients max
Raja Ampat’s diverse reefs and rainforests
Indonesia: February 2027
The archipelago of Indonesia has countless pristine and colorful coral reefs, with Raja Ampat being the epicenter of it all! A must see, both under the water, as well the spectacular rainforest and varied limestone topography found above the water’s surface. Whether a snorkeler or a diver, join us for an in-depth exploration of one of our planet’s greatest underwater wonders.
26 clients max
Lord Howe and Tasmania: An Island Comparison
Australia: March 2027
An epic expedition to explore two of Australia’s quintessential islands. Lord Howe Island, over 300 miles east of mainland Australia, is a seabird-nesting hotspot with nearly untouched tropical forest cover; as well as the southernmost coral reef in the world! Tasmania, 150 miles south of the mainland, preserves the country’s largest area of temperate rainforest, and is home to a diverse community of birds and mammals. We will explore both islands and, in the process, come to learn about each’s unique history.
16 clients max
Sri Lanka: A wildlife and culture expedition
Sri Lanka : April 2027
Rich and Kristin (Inside Expeditions) are thrilled to partner and co-lead this adventure in Sri Lanka with friend/colleague/ornithologist extraordinaire, Mark Brazil. From morning bird walks to safari drives in the country’s extensive system of national parks, to the tea plantations producing its largest export, this exciting expedition is a unique combination of wildlife watching and immersing ourselves in the island nation’s fascinating culture and history.
16 clients max
California’s Channel Islands: An Overlooked Natural Treasure
United States : September 2025
Explore the remote coves of the northern Channel Islands by sailboat catamaran. September is the warmest water and reliable gorgeous weather, a perfect time to search for harbor seals and bat rays among the fronds of the magnificent kelp forest; to roam forest trails searching for island fox and admiring the archipelago’s endemic flora; and scan for whales, dolphins and ocean sunfish beneath glorious sunsets. Finish the trip sailing into Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island for our grand finale!
8 clients max
Borneo: Land of the Orangutan
Malaysia : July 2025
Borneo, the world's third-largest island, is a nature lover's paradise with primeval rainforests, dramatic coastlines, and diverse wildlife, including iconic species like orangutans and proboscis monkeys. Witness a captivating bat exodus at Mulu National Park, and experience the enchanting montane rainforest at Mount Kinabalu National Park, home to over 1,000 orchid species and renowned carnivorous pitcher plants. Embrace the "dawn serenade" at Danum, waking up to the haunting songs of Bornean gibbons.
16 clients max
Underwater Wonders of Palau
Republic of Palau : March 2025
Despite its small landmass, Palau boasts an extraordinary abundance of marine biodiversity that is unmatched. From magnificent barrier reefs and vibrant fringing reefs to serene inner lagoons, thriving seagrass beds, remote marine lakes, and dense mangrove forests, Palau offers a diverse array of underwater ecosystems to explore. Couple that with its important WWII history, and Palau is an unique and essential destination to explore.
12 clients max
