With Taxon Expeditions
you are not simply a tourist
you are an explorer, an adventurer, and a scientist!
Always wanted to be a modern Darwin and discover new species of wildlife? Then join Taxon Expeditions! We offer a unique experience in biodiversity hotspots around the world for the untrained biodiversity enthusiast. Our experts will teach you the tricks of the trade of discovering, naming, and describing new species. You will enter the forest with bug nets and jars, and emerge with previously unknown creepy-crawlies that you get to name yourselves in top-notch scientific journals! Embark on an extraordinary journey and contribute to scientific discovery through hands-on citizen science travel adventures.
Scheduled Expeditions
Montenegro, Durmitor NP
In order to find new species, you will explore mountains, canyons, and descend into caves. This sublime mountain region fringed by the staggering Tara River Canyon, the second deepest gorge in the world, will impress you forever! Apply now and amaze yourself with what you can do and learn as a member of a scientific expedition.
11 – 20 July 2024 | 10 days
€3,900
Status: open for registration
Montenegro, Secret Canyon
For the more adventurous-hearted, we offer a new destination: an unexplored 600-m-deep, 25-km-long canyon in Montenegro. Slated to be the site for a devastating hydropower dam, our expedition will document and help conserve the unique and endemic flora and fauna before it is too late. Join us in our mission to preserve this natural marvel.
22 – 30 July 2024 | 9 days
€2,500
Status: 4 spots left
Italy, Tuscany
Taxon Expeditions goes medieval! … in this Expedition to the majestic Castello and the fields, forests and streams of Potentino Valley. Not only will you study new and unique species but you also get to do your own mini research project. Oh, and did we mention that you will stay in the castle? Tutti benvenuti!
24 May – 1 June 2024 | 9 days
From €3,000
Status: 5 spots left
- Doing real research with real scientists, top experts in their field
- Lectures and hands-on field research
- Discovering and naming your own new species
- DNA analysis in the field using nanopore technology
- Working in a scientific field laboratory
- Jungle trekking, caving, canopy climbing, night walks, birdwatching, and more
- The most amazing animals and plants in the world
- Citizen science travel like no other!
Testimonials
Dirk Lankenau, Germany
“Taxon Expeditions is unique in helping citizen scientists to build all skills necessary to monitor species diversity and even discover new species. Most noteworthy, aside from the scientific aspects of the trip, was the fact that I forged friendships with individuals who shared a kindred spirit.
Thank you, Iva and Menno for having set up such competence in experiencing the natural world.”
Taly Eddington, USA
Charlie Elder, UK
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