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National Geographic Invites Fans to “Step Into Wonder” With 2026 Earth Month Sweepstakes, Offering a Chance for a Trip of a Lifetime

Celebrate All Month Long With the Earth Month Collection on Disney+ (LINK), Featuring Acclaimed National Geographic Content and New Series SECRETS OF THE BEES (LINK)

Beginning Today, Enter Daily (LINK) For a Chance to Choose Your Wonder: A National Geographic Expeditions Trip to Alaska’s Glaciers or Galápagos’ Wildlife

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This Earth Month, National Geographic is giving one lucky winner and up to three guests the chance to choose their own adventure into some of the most extraordinary places in the world. As part of Disney’s “Step Into Wonder” Earth Month campaign, National Geographic launches the third annual Earth Month sweepstakes, giving fans the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime prize trip with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions.

The winner and their guests will have the opportunity to explore either the awe-inspiring landscapes and wildlife of Alaska, where glaciers and vast wilderness redefine what’s possible, or the legendary Galápagos Islands, a sanctuary for unique species found nowhere else on the planet. This is wonder, in its most natural form. Each trip is designed to spark curiosity and discovery, immersing travelers in these extraordinary places and bringing them closer to the natural world. With access to remote locations and expertly led exploration, every experience captures the spirit of National Geographic — where adventure meets storytelling, and every moment feels like stepping into wonder.

Enter daily at natgeo.com/earthmonthsweeps for your chance to win the trip of a lifetime from April 13-30, 2026.*

The prize includes the following:

  • Your choice of either:
    • One eight-day National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions cruise to Alaska for four (2 double occupancy cabins)
    • One ten-day National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions cruise to the Galápagos for four (2 double occupancy cabins)
  • Round-trip coach airfare and transfers upon arrival and departure
  • The experience of observing and photographing your chosen destination alongside a diverse team of experts who will share their knowledge and insights into the wildlife, landscape and local culture
  • All scheduled meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • All activities and excursions as indicated by the itinerary

The sweepstakes is part of the “Step Into Wonder” campaign that The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced on April 1. The monthlong celebration features exciting new content releases alongside digital and experiential activations that spark curiosity about the natural world. Anchored in Nat Geo’s legacy of exploration and storytelling, the campaign aims to inspire fans of all ages to deepen their connection to the planet, discover its wonders — both big and small — and care for the world we all share.

As part of the campaign, the National Geographic Earth Month Collection on Disney+ celebrates the wonders of our planet through acclaimed National Geographic content such as “Ocean with David Attenborough,” “Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory,” and “A Real Bug’s Life 2.” Two global premieres also debut on Disney+ during Earth Month: Nat Geo’s “Secrets of the Bees” (now streaming) and Disneynature’s “Orangutan” (April 22).

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*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Enter Sweepstakes between 4/13/26 at 6:00 AM ET and 4/30/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., who are 18+ at time of entry. Visit https://www.natgeo.com/earthmonthsweeps for Official Rules including details on how to enter, eligibility requirements, odds of winning, prize description and limitations. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: National Geographic Partners, LLC, 1145 17th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20036.

ABOUT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CONTENT

Representing one of the largest brands on social media with over 801 million followers and over one billion impressions each month, National Geographic Content’s award-winning and critically acclaimed storytelling inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore and care about the world through factual storytelling. National Geographic Content, part of a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, reaches up to 402 million households in at least 170 countries and 30 languages across the global National Geographic channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO), National Geographic Documentary Films, and streaming services Disney+ and Hulu, in addition to being a global digital, social and print publisher. Its diverse content includes Oscar®- and BAFTA Award-winning film “Free Solo”; Oscar-nominated films “Sugarcane,” “Fire of Love,” “Bobi Wine: The People’s President” and “The Cave”; Emmy® Award-winning franchises "Race Against Time" and “Secrets of”; Emmy Award-winning series “Animals Up Close” and “Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller”; and Emmy-nominated series "A Real Bug's Life" and “Tucci in Italy,” in addition to multiple National Magazine Awards, Pulitzer Prize finalists and Webby wins. Visit nationalgeographic.com and natgeotv.com or explore Instagram, Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and Reddit.

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Michelle Vencil, michelle.vencil.-nd@disney.com
Allie Silvestri, allie.silvestri@natgeo.com

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Allie Silvestri, allie.silvestri@natgeo.com

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