HX Expeditions

Since 1896, we’ve been taking curious travellers on mindful expeditions to the most remote and awe-inspiring places on the planet. Today we invite you to join us on an expedition with HX – and change the way you see the world.

To travel with HX Expeditions is to open yourself to a world of awe. From cultural encounters to wildlife wonders, what you see and learn on your trip will inspire and energise you. And when you come back home, you’ll have a deeper, richer love of the planet we all share.

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Latest Guests for the 2026 Show

Simon Reeve

Simon: Saturday @ 2.15

SATURDAY @ 2.15

 

Alice Morrison

Alice Morrison

SATURDAY @ 1.30

Monty Halls

Monty Halls

SATURDAY @ 10.30
& SUNDAY @ 2.30

Laura Kennington

Laura Kennington

SUNDAY @ 1.00

Mark Agnew

Mark Agnew

SUNDAY @ 3.15

Pip Stewart

Pip Stewart

SATURDAY @ 12.45

Monisha Rajesh

https://monisharajesh.com/

SATURDAY @ 4.25

Mark Beaumont

Mark Beaumont

SATURDAY @ 12.00

Paul Goldstein - Wildlife Photographer

https://paulgoldstein.co.uk/

SATURDAY @ 11.15

Lyn Hughes - Founding Editor Wanderlust

Lyn Hughes

SATURDAY @ 11.15 Wildlife Adventures
& SUNDAY @ 12.15 Arctic Cruises

Niek van Eck - HX Expeditions

Nick van Eck

SATURDAY @ 3.45
& SUNDAY @ 11.30

Annabel Grossman - Global Travel Editor The Independent 

Annabel Grossman

SATURDAY @ 15.00 solo female travel panel
& SUNDAY @ 10.45 adventure hotspots for 2026

Jamie Ramsay

Jamie Ramsey

SUNDAY @ 1.45

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10 Jan 2026
  1. Monty discusses how an arctic cruise will be an experience you'll remember forever and change the way you see the world, how privileged we are to be able to visit these incredible wildernesses, where nature still holds sway over man, and that previously were the preserve of explorers and scientists.
  2. Wanderlust's founding editor, Lyn Hughes, is joined by a panel of wildlife experts including Paul Goldstein to discuss the extraordinary wildlife experiences available for every nature-loving traveller, whether seeking out snow leopards or birds-of-paradise
  3. Mark is an author, host of the Endurance podcast, TV presenter and the UK's most accomplished long-distance cyclist. The current record holder for riding the length of Africa and for the round-the-world which he completed in 79 days in 2017.
  4. Author, adventurer, campaigner and mum of two, Pippa has cycled halfway around the world, reported on deforestation in Brazil and Peru, joined the Royal Marines on expedition in Norway and completed a world-first paddle through the Amazon Jungle.
  5. Intrepid traveller, podcaster, Wanderlust contributor and author, Alice will be discussing her recent adventures and how she earned her nomenclature as the 'Indiana Jones for girls'
  6. Adventurer and bestselling author and TV presenter who has travelled to more than 130 countries making multiple award-winning TV series exploring and explaining the world.
  7. The Independent's Global Travel Editor will be joined by endurance cyclist Ang'le Paty and train travel author Monisha Rajesh for a panel discussing solo travel for women
  8. Forget everything you think you know about expeditions. In this talk, Niek reveals how an Old Norse approach to travelling offers a powerful lens for the modern adventurer, and what truly sets an expedition voyage apart. Through the story of an unlikely Viking who found his way into the expedition w …
  9. An award-winning journalist, author of four travel books and train travel devotee, Monisha has circumnavigated the world by rail, often travelling on her own, departing a city at night to awake in a completely new one.
11 Jan 2026
  1. The Independent's Global Travel Editor will discuss setting out on your first solo journey, her favourite trips and the trending adventure destinations and activities for the year ahead.
  2. Forget everything you think you know about expeditions. In this talk, Niek reveals how an Old Norse approach to travelling offers a powerful lens for the modern adventurer, and what truly sets an expedition voyage apart. Through the story of an unlikely Viking who found his way into the expedition w …
  3. Wanderlust's founding editor, Lyn Hughes, hosts a discussion on the expedition cruise sector, how it is evolving and innovating to suit different types of travellers
  4. From solo kayaking part of Russia's Volga River to a solo 3,700-mile cycle along the North Sea coastline from the rugged hills of Scotland to the fjords of Norway, Laura's adventures are a celebration of endurance and courage.
  5. Endurance cyclist, runner and adventurer, Jamie discusses his book Running the Americas documenting his 17,000 kilometres run from Vancouver, Canada, to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 600 days.
  6. Monty discusses how an arctic cruise will be an experience you'll remember forever and change the way you see the world. How privileged we are to be able to visit these incredible wildernesses, where nature still holds sway over man, and that previously were the preserve of explorers and scientists.
  7. There Will be Headwind is an inspiring story of resilience and adventure recounting how Mark became one of the first record-breaking kayakers to conquer the infamous Northwest Passage in 103 gruelling, danger filled days