Travel & Adventure Documentaries on Netflix

This CNN original series has chef Anthony Bourdain traveling to extraordinary locations around the globe to sample a variety of local cuisines.

Year: 2013
IMDb: 8.8
Netflix rating: 4.3/5
Netflix ID: 70304979 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

A team of wandering adventurers seek to hit the southernmost point of the Americas using vintage cars not designed for the serene yet brutal terrain.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 8.3
Runtime: 01:34:05
Netflix ID: 81192840 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this unscripted series, actor and comedian Michael Kessler undertakes challenging expeditions at the behest of his employers at RBB.

Year: 2012
IMDb: 8.2
Netflix ID: 81443378 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Five baby animals from different parts of the world grow up learning to survive in the wild, nurtured by the love and guidance of their families.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 8.1
Netflix rating: 3/5
Runtime: 01:17:46
Netflix ID: 80158772 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

'Everybody Loves Raymond' creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 8.1
Netflix ID: 80146601 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

A famous traveler leads a crew of thrill seekers from Australia to Thailand on an expedition using two tiny cars that constantly flirt with disaster.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 8.1
Runtime: 01:36:26
Netflix ID: 81192831 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 8.1
Netflix ID: 80230601 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Host Joanna Lumley embarks on a 2,000-mile journey across the islands of Japan to absorb the rich culture and discover its natural wonders.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 8.1
Netflix ID: 81340415 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Joanna Lumley embarks on a journey from Italy to Kyrgyzstan and traces the footsteps of historical figures along the ancient Silk Road.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 8.1
Netflix ID: 81340420 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Actress and activist Joanna Lumley shares stories and chats with locals as she travels in China, Mongolia and Russia on the world's longest rail line.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 8.1
Netflix ID: 81340426 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Comedian and writer Sue Perkins sets off on a 3,000-mile journey up the Mekong River to explore a people and region on the verge of dramatic change.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 7.9
Netflix ID: 80212224 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Some of the world's most awe-inspiring hotels will go to great lengths to create the ultimate experience for their guests. These are their stories.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.8
Netflix ID: 80212125 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Chef David Chang takes his insatiable curiosity about food, culture and identity on the road, in the convivial company of fun-loving celebrity guests.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.7
Netflix ID: 81038022 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

High-resolution cameras capture the glory of the vast African savannah teeming with species that include cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras and crocodiles.

Year: 2011
IMDb: 7.6
Runtime: 01:37:55
Netflix ID: 70249059 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Survivalist Andrew Ucles explores the jungles, rivers and plains of three continents with the residents who knows them best: the local animals.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.5
Netflix ID: 81464379 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This 3D documentary takes you through the most famous sights of Las Vegas: casinos along the Strip, the Bellagio fountain, and iconic stage shows.

Year: 2011
IMDb: 7.3
Runtime: 00:47:31
Netflix ID: 81409127 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From sumo wrestling to robots, Japan's traditions and high-tech innovations fuel host Sue Perkin's cultural exploration in this docuseries.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7
Netflix ID: 81340299 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary follows an Outback mail carrier as he encounters obstacles and an array of characters while traveling along the Birdsville Track.

Year: 1954
IMDb: 6.7
Runtime: 01:02:33
Netflix ID: 81382800 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This ode to Germany’s largest state provides bird's-eye views of its castles and cities along with up-close looks at its traditions and industries.

Year: 2012
IMDb: 6.6
Runtime: 01:31:26
Netflix ID: 81435602 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this offbeat nature feature, a capuchin monkey raised in captivity survives a plane crash but must then fend for himself in the Amazon wilderness.

Year: 2013
IMDb: 6.5
Netflix rating: 3/5
Runtime: 01:22:29
Netflix ID: 70292941 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

A filmmaker and his musician girlfriend attempt an epic road trip with their dog, traveling across North America in a refurbished school bus.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 5.9
Runtime: 01:36:15
Netflix ID: 80224476 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

A filmmaker and his musician girlfriend attempt an epic road trip with their dog, traveling across North America in a refurbished school bus.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 5.9
Runtime: 01:36:32
Netflix ID: 80225528 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Over the course of one memorable and adventure-filled year, Felix Starck documents his 18,000-kilometer bicycle journey across 22 countries.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 5.2
Runtime: 01:24:50
Netflix ID: 80245626 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From a nuclear lake to a haunted forest, journalist David Farrier visits unusual -- and often macabre -- tourism spots around the world.

Year: 2018
IMDb: 5
Netflix ID: 80189791 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Little animals embark on big adventures across the U.S. in a dramatic nature series that explores their hidden worlds and epic survival stories.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 4.8
Netflix ID: 81004151 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

The last expedition of the Yellow Circus takes off. Dan Přibáň and crew finish an emotional trip through rivers, mountains and international borders.

Year: 2019
Runtime: 01:53:13
Netflix ID: 81192880 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Cricketers Brendon "Baz" McCullum and Phil "Tuffers" Tufnell go on an exhilarating road trip to explore New Zealand's most picturesque golf courses.

Year: 2020
Netflix ID: 81464348 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

A geologically dazzling land of geysers, fjords, volcanoes and waterfalls, Iceland is also home to the world's happiest citizens.

Year: 2016
Runtime: 00:52:51
Netflix ID: 81022396 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Chef and food writer Samin Nosrat travels the world to explore four basic keys to wonderful cooking, serving up feasts and helpful tips along the way.

Year: 2018
Netflix ID: 80198288 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Best friends Léa and Camille explore the notion of healing while traveling to Latin America in search of a cure for a terminal disease.

Year: 2019
Runtime: 01:24:06
Netflix ID: 81150918 · Watch on Netflix

The incredible animals inhabiting the Aldabra Atoll struggle and thrive in this family nature film shot in one of the world’s most unusual locations.

Year: 2014
Runtime: 01:12:41
Netflix ID: 81191929 · Watch on Netflix

From Kenya to America, actress Maria Ehrich and journalist Manuel Vering set out on a spontaneous adventure, highlighting changemakers around the globe.

Year: 2019
Runtime: 01:32:08
Netflix ID: 81231947 · Watch on Netflix

In this travel documentary, an artist from Germany takes a yearlong, 15,000-kilometer trek across Africa by bicycle, recording his adventures.

Year: 2018
Runtime: 01:38:40
Netflix ID: 81231949 · Watch on Netflix

Crisscrossing eight historic regions of Romania, this docuseries showcases the country's culture, cuisine, natural beauty – and need for preservation.

Year: 2017
Netflix ID: 81285938 · Watch on Netflix

In this documentary, South African rapper Nasty C hits the stage and streets of Tokyo, introducing himself to the city's sights, sounds and culture.

Year: 2019
Runtime: 00:44:18
Netflix ID: 81313134 · Watch on Netflix

Photographer César Fraga and writer Maurício Barros de Castro travel throughout Africa to investigate the true history and impact of colonial slavery.

Year: 2020
Netflix ID: 81350302 · Watch on Netflix

Traveling across Korea to enjoy the heartiest meals, manhwa artist Huh Young-man invites guests to join him for tasty dishes and genuine conversation.

Year: 2020
Netflix ID: 81380050 · Watch on Netflix

Best friends Max and Nono bike from Berlin to Beijing, collecting donations to build a school for a unique fundraising adventure in this documentary.

Year: 2019
Runtime: 01:29:15
Netflix ID: 81405382 · Watch on Netflix

Explore every wondrous corner of the globe as various travelers provide introductions to exciting destinations, cultures and landmarks.

Year: 2021
Netflix ID: 81452823 · Watch on Netflix

In this documentary, two men embark on an adventure to set the world record for the fastest bicycle journey from the Arctic Circle to Cape Town.

Year: 2016
Runtime: 01:24:00
Netflix ID: 81411194 · Watch on Netflix

Limits, strengths and a relationship are tested for two women as they bike across the US from Mexico to Canada in this documentary.

Year: 2020
Runtime: 01:07:14
Netflix ID: 81411274 · Watch on Netflix

This documentary series explores stunning travel routes throughout Southern and Central Asia, with spotlights on diverse landscapes and cultures.

Year: 2017
Netflix ID: 81457019 · Watch on Netflix

Discover the glistening lakes, breathtaking glaciers, ancient forests and unique plants and animals of the Swiss Alps in this nature series.

Year: 2017
Netflix ID: 81457251 · Watch on Netflix