Expedition

Preview
31s

Join Steve Backshall in uncharted territory to uncover the world's last unknown places.

The Place Where the River Disappears
S2 Ep4 | 2m 13s

Steve and team begin their first descent down the treacherous Nyanga River.

Jungle Nightlife
S2 Ep4 | 1m 59s

Steve sets up camp and goes to look for jungle creatures before he goes to bed.

Forest Creatures at Night
S2 Ep4 | 4m 10s

Alessandra sets camera traps in search of chimpanzees but captures footage of an elephant.

Crocs by Night
S2 Ep4 | 2m 30s

Steve goes out to look for jungle predators at night.

Tracking Revillagigedo National Park’s Sharks
S2 Ep5 | 3m 4s

Steve discusses the importance of tracking sharks with a shark expert.

Shark Island Dive Testing
S2 Ep5 | 4m 49s

Steve and team test their dive equipment on a dive with sharks.

Diving Roca Partida
S2 Ep5 | 4m 27s

Steve dives Roca Partida and shows us how abundant life can be around a sea mount.

Climbing Al-Khuribah
S2 Ep6 | 5m 16s

Steve and team attempt to climb Al-Khuribah, the apex of the ancient Dadan Kingdom.

Mexican Mob Squad
S2 Ep6 | 4m 26s

Steve free dives with a massive squadron of Mobula Rays in the Sea of Cortez.

Attracting Sealife at Night
S2 Ep6 | 3m 24s

Steve attempts to attract a squadron of Mobula but gets a frenzy of fish instead.

Gorilla Group Gentil
S2 Ep6 | 3m 56s

Steve and team go check on gorilla Group Gentil in Moukalaba Doudou National Park.

Meet Steve
1m 40s

Meet Steve Backshall as we take a journey with him across the globe.

The Amazing Geology Behind Majlis al Jinn | Digital Extra
2m 49s

Steve explains the geologic history of Majlis al Jinn in the Arabian Peninsula.

Steve and Aldo: Two Friends Stepping into the Unknown
1m 33s

Steve Backshall and Aldo Kane face both danger and light-hearted moments together.

Borneo's Rock Art Rewrites Human History | Digital Extra
4m 33s

Steve follows Indonesian rock art expert Dr. Pindi Setiawan to something extraordinary.

Following the Shackleton of Cave Diving | Digital Extra
2m 13s

Robbie Schmittner is a pioneer in the world of underwater cave exploration.

How an Adventure Kayaker Explores New Places | Digital Extra
3m 11s

Adventure kayaker Sal Montgomery is tasked with checking out the conditions of the river.

How Bhutan Protects the Black-Necked Crane | Digital Extra
3m 5s

During autumn every year, these long-lived Himalayan birds migrate south to Bhutan.

How Drones are Used on Expedition | Digital Extra
2m 48s

Sound recordist and a drone pilot Parker Brown discusses filming Expedition.

Stories in Bones at a Hot Spring Graveyard | Digital Extra
4m 33s

Steve and the team find something extraordinary at the hot springs in Greenland.

Tafelberg Tepui: Sanctuary for the Vulnerable| Digital Extra
3m 23s

Steve explains why Tepuis are renowned for their endemic species.

When the Polar Bear Encounter Became Serious | Digital Extra
3m 56s

Climate change drives polar bears to more and more encounters with humans.

Reflecting on Expedition's 10 World Firsts | Digital Extra
4m 17s

Over the course of one year, Steve had the unique opportunity to attempt 10 world firsts.

A Glimpse into the Arctic's Grim Future | Digital Extra
4m

Hiking the Stauning Alps reveals climate change's massive impact on Greenland's glaciers.

How Expedition Did the Big Wall Haul | Digital Extra
3m 41s

The team deals with hauling hundreds of pieces of equipment up a mountain.

Meeting Suriname's Jungle Inhabitants | Digital Extra
4m 14s

Suriname’s jungles are alive with the calls of animals.

The Team's Brutal, Unexpected Jungle Trek | Digital Extra
4m 5s

Getting the team's boats and gear through the thick jungle adds a new set of challenges.

Episode 1 Preview | Oman - Desert Canyon
S1 Ep1 | 30s

Follow Steve Backshall into an Arabian desert canyon that no human has ever explored.

Shaped by Water
S1 Ep1 | 46s

Despite how dry Oman is, water has played a large role in shaping the country's landscape.

Steve and Aldo’s Training Diary
S1 Ep1 | 1m 24s

Steve and Aldo film the wildlife and landscape of Oman during their abseil training.

Finding a Carpet Viper
S1 Ep1 | 1m 53s

During an abseil, the team stumbles upon a highly venomous saw-scaled viper.

Searching for Water
S1 Ep1 | 1m 44s

Steve Backshall and a team of experts prepare to descend a canyon in Oman.

The Longest Abseil
S1 Ep1 | 6m 54s

Learn the challenges faced with a drop of about 400 meters whilst abseiling Jebel Shams.

Episode 2 Preview | Greenland - Frozen Frontier
S1 Ep2 | 30s

Join Steve Backshall and explore the Arctic during its most volatile time of year.

Packing a Kayaking Kit
S1 Ep2 | 2m 45s

Aldo packs the kayaks while Steve attempts to get a better look at the fjord conditions.

Refueling on the Fjord
S1 Ep2 | 1m 14s

After kayaking the fjord for an hour, Steve, Aldo and Sarah stop to eat and hydrate.

Day One in Greenland
S1 Ep2 | 2m 58s

The team goes over safety for their trip along the longest fjord system on the planet.

Warding Off a Polar Bear
S1 Ep2 | 3m

The crew spots a lone polar bear wandering toward their camp in search of food.

Husky Ride
S1 Ep2 | 4m 36s

To get a view of the fjord from above the team relies on a very special mode of transport.

Episode 3 Preview | Suriname – Lost World
S1 Ep3 | 30s

Travel to the Guiana Shield, where Steve Backshall searches for new wildlife.

Far From Civilization
S1 Ep3 | 1m 10s

Steve and Aldo meet trail cutters who will join them on their trek.

Modern Day Prospectors
S1 Ep3 | 2m 56s

The team meets with workers supervising an illegal mining operation in Suriname.

Admiring the Suriname River
S1 Ep3 | 33s

Steve and Aldo take a moment to appreciate the environment around them before sunset.

A Stingray Encounter
S1 Ep3 | 2m

Jungle survival experts Jan Willem and Diego Graanoogst join Steve on his expedition.

An Imitation of the Coral Snake
S1 Ep3 | 2m 1s

As night falls, Aldo and Steve join Vanessa, an expert biologist, in search of animals.

Jungle Flights
S1 Ep3 | 5m 24s

Suriname’s jungles are some of the toughest on the planet.

Episode 4 Preview | Mexico – Flooded Caves
S1 Ep4 | 30s

Dive into a network of unexplored underwater caves in Mexico with Steve Backshall.

Preparing for the First Cave Dive
S1 Ep4 | 2m 16s

Steve prepares for his first training dive and tests out his equipment.

Discovering a Cenote
S1 Ep4 | 2m 21s

Aldo and Steve trek through the jungle and come across a cenote.

Scuba Diving in an Unexplored Cave
S1 Ep4 | 2m 51s

Steve joins expert underwater cave explorer Robbie Schmittner for a cave dive.

Steve’s Training Dive
S1 Ep4 | 2m 20s

Cave diver Bernadette Carrion van Rijn takes Steve on a training dive.

Cave Diving Katy
S1 Ep4 | 3m 42s

Meet Katy Fraser, an underwater camera operator.

Episode 5 Preview | Borneo – Dark Shadow
S1 Ep5 | 30s

Follow Steve Backshall into a Bornean cave system.

Royal Marine Survival Skills
S1 Ep5 | 38s

The team spends three days in the jungle searching for caves with their local guide.

Scutigera Rock Art
S1 Ep5 | 2m 54s

During a cave exploration, the team comes across a scutigera, a large centipede.

A Journey to Borneo
S1 Ep5 | 1m 58s

Steve and the Expedition team take to Borneo in search of cave art from our ancestors.

Aldo Kane's Day Off
S1 Ep5 | 5m 26s

The jungles of Borneo are where Steve began his life of expeditions nearly 30 years ago.

Episode 6 Preview | Bhutan – White Water
S1 Ep6 | 30s

Join Steve Backshall on his quest to kayak the last unrun river in Bhutan.

Scoping Out the Route
S1 Ep6 | 2m 59s

Steve is joined by an expert team of whitewater kayakers in Bhutan.

A Buddhist Tradition
S1 Ep6 | 49s

Steve partakes in a Buddhist tradition and toasts the spirits of the river.

Fighting the Rapids
S1 Ep6 | 1m 53s

Fighting some of the most intense rapids yet, the team comes across a large drop.

Kayaking Cameraman
S1 Ep6 | 4m 51s

Expedition cameraman James Covington runs the Chamkachu River.

A Fear of the Unknown
S1 Ep7 | 1m 23s

Aldo assists the team in rigging a frame to lower Steve into a cave.

The Tarantula Hawk Wasp
S1 Ep7 | 1m 7s

Steve observes a tarantula hawk wasp as it attacks a Mexican red-rump tarantula.

Remaining Calm During a Cave Dive
S1 Ep7 | 1m 4s

Robbie reminds Steve of an important rule of cave diving, advising him to stay calm.

Episode 7 Preview | Mexico - Maya Underworld
S1 Ep7 | 30s

Return to Mexico with Steve Backshall as he discovers Mayan secrets in subterranean caves.

Robbie Prepares The Divers’ Lifeline
S1 Ep7 | 1m 53s

Expert diver Robbie Schmittner prepares a guide line for an exploration of a cave.

Sacrifices to the Gods
S1 Ep7 | 2m 49s

Steve joins Archaeologist Guillermo de Anda as they venture into a cave.

Yucatan Peninsula
S1 Ep7 | 4m 31s

Steve dives with cave expert Bernadette Carrion as they explore the Yucatan Peninsula.

A Muskox Sighting
S1 Ep8 | 1m 2s

At the edge of camp, a muskox wanders the grounds.

An Unclimbed Mountain
S1 Ep8 | 1m 53s

Expedition continues in Greenland as Steve aims to summit a steep mountain.

Summiting the Mountain
S1 Ep8 | 2m 41s

Steve and a team of experts ascend a mountain that no human has climbed before.

Episode 8 Preview | Greenland - Ice Mountain
S1 Ep8 | 30s

Climb alongside Steve Backshall as he attempts to summit an unclimbed Greenland mountain.

Glacier Melt
S1 Ep8 | 2m 59s

Many of Greenland’s glaciers are expected to melt altogether by the end of the century.

Trekking Across the River
S1 Ep8 | 2m 32s

During their expedition in Greenland, the team is forced to trek across a frigid river.

Icy River Crossing
S1 Ep8 | 4m

The team has come to Greenland for an extraordinary challenge.

Episode 9 Preview | Suriname - Ghost River
S1 Ep9 | 30s

Ride along as Steve Backshall kayaks a Surinamese river so remote, it doesn’t have a name.

The Team Faces an Obstacle
S1 Ep9 | 2m

Everyone joins together to help navigate two boats packed with kit through rough waters.

The Wildlife of Suriname
S1 Ep9 | 2m 1s

During their time on the river, Steve and Aldo spot capuchin monkeys and capybaras.

A New Discovery
S1 Ep9 | 2m 32s

The team celebrates when they come across an immense waterfall on the river.

Ghost River
S1 Ep9 | 54s

Jungle expert Michel Boeijen and Surinamese guide Ile Opodi join Steve on his journey.

The Jungle at Night
S1 Ep9 | 4m 32s

Hidden in the tangled web of forest, there are over 7,500 species of plants and animals.

Episode 10 Preview | Oman - Desert Fortress
S1 Ep10 | 30s

Visit Oman’s Dhofar Mountains, where Steve Backshall encounters one of the rarest animals.

Abseiling Into a Sinkhole
S1 Ep10 | 2m 21s

Steve’s journey in Oman begins with British climbers Hazel Findlay and John Arran.

Dhofar Mountains
S1 Ep10 | 3m 52s

The deserts of southern Oman are home to one of the most elusive big cats on Earth.

Steve’s Three-Day Climb
S1 Ep10 | 2m 49s

Steve joins Hazel and John as they inspect their climb, which will take three days.

Wildlife at Cliff Camp
S1 Ep10 | 2m 58s

Steve takes the opportunity to explore the cliff camp.