Explorations 2017-18 by Lindblad Expeditions

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DEAR TRAVELER, The single question I get asked most often is “Sven, what’s your favorite place?” My answer, not always satisfactory to the person asking, is a smile, followed by “It’s not a question that can be answered.” Tonight I’m going to the opera to see “La Boheme.” I also like the ballads of Adele, the energy of hip-hop, and pretty much everything in between. I think you get the point. Contained in these pages are myriad geographic opportunities. Places we have explored for decades, some more new to us. And perhaps more important than ‘where’ we explore, is ‘how.’ A long time ago, together with our guests, we developed an expedition formula of sorts which has many, many ingredients. It’s made up of a profound respect for the value of your time and curiosity, understanding geography and opportunity on a deep level, and the ability to build teams of navigators, naturalists, historians, photographers and storytellers to help bring places to life for you. It’s having the right ships for the mission—strong, where necessary, as in the polar regions; nimble for the fjords and waterways of Alaska; and always with a view that they serve as base camps, connecting us to the wonder of the world around us. Most of the time we are in very wild places where the natural world dominates. We want to create plans that maximize your access to everything a region offers, above and, at times, below the sea. Fifty years of experience in places like Antarctica and Galápagos have taught us so much about two key components of any successful expedition—opportunity and safety. Experience allows us to stretch opportunity, while staying firmly within the bounds of reasonable balance. On a final note, we have seen more and more ships being developed that use the term ‘expedition’ in their offerings. They are designed to carry more and more people for obvious reasons—revenue. It’s just not a good idea. We know all too well that the most valuable commodity our guests have is time. And, frankly, large numbers of people on an expedition squanders time, limits opportunity, puts safety in jeopardy, and in some cases, is just not good for the places visited. So, you will not see us falling to that economic temptation. We are committed to the right number of guests for the experience, to respect your time and optimize your opportunities while exploring. I hope your travel desires are kindled by Explorations. We look forward to welcoming you aboard one of our ships very soon. All the best,

REASON TO BOOK EARLY Book any 2018 departure by June 1, 2017 & you’re guaranteed 2017 prices. Sven-Olof Lindblad Cover: Guests have a water-level view of a huge iceberg in Ilulissat, Greenland © Sven-Olof Lindblad. Left: Breaching humpback whale, Alaska.

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News & Coming Attractions

Top 10 Reasons to Explore with Us

Why I Love Expedition Travel with Lindblad Expeditions

POLAR REGIONS & THE NORTHLANDS

Journey to Antarctica

South Georgia and the Falklands

Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands

Land of the Ice Bears

Norway’s Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland’s East Coast

A Circumnavigation of Iceland

Nordic Passages: Shetlands, Orkney, Faroes, and Iceland NEW

Exploring Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic

Epic 80°N: Exploring Greenland, Baffin & Ellesmere Islands

Hot Springs & Icebergs: Iceland to West Greenland NEW

The Canadian Maritimes

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THE AMERICAS Galápagos 42 Galápagos + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca 44 Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca 46 Upper Amazon 48 Upper Amazon + Galápagos 50 Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca 51 Rounding the Cape: Chilean Patagonia and Argentina’s Staten Island 52 Best of Chilean Patagonia: From Torres Del Paine to Cape Horn 54 Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island 56 Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness 58 A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii 60 62 Wild Alaska Escape NEW 64 Big Picture Alaska NEW Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia NEW 66 Denali National Park 67 Exploring British Columbia 68 and the San Juan Islands NEW

Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey: Harvests, History & Landscapes

Baja California and the Sea of Cortez: Among the Great Whales

Baja California: A Remarkable Journey

Whales & Wildness: Spring in the Sea of Cortez

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

EUROPE & THE MEDITERRANEAN Scandinavia by Sea: Denmark, Sweden, and Norway

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Norway and Scotland: Fjordlands and the Inner Hebrides

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Wild and Windswept: Exploring the Coasts of England and Wales

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Costa Rica to Panama Plus Monteverde Cloud Forest 80

Culture and Cuisine from Oporto to Basque Country 107

Panama to Costa Rica Plus Monteverde, Arenal Volcano and Tortuguero

Sailing the Greek Isles

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Exploring Costa Rica: Cloud Forest to the Caribbean

Under Sail: Greece to the Dalmatian Coast

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Scotland’s Highlands & Islands

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Belize to Tikal: Reefs, Rivers and Ruins of the Maya World NEW 82

EXPEDITION PLANNING INFO

Sailing the Caribbean

2017-18 Expedition Calendar

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Cuba by Land and Sea

Expedition Fleet Deck Plans & Voyage Pricing

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Special Offers

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Inclusive Pricing

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Explore expeditions.com

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Reservation Information

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SOUTH PACIFIC & SOUTHEAST ASIA Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific NEW 90 Epic Polynesia: Cook Islands to Fiji NEW 92 French Polynesia: Beyond the Postcard NEW 94 Isles, Atolls, and Pristine Corals: Southern Line Islands NEW 96 Azure Seas from Tahiti to the Marquesas NEW 98 Vietnam & Cambodia

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From top, clockwise: A guest is treated to a giant tortoise encounter, Galápagos; calving glacier, Alaska; diving in Fiji; National Geographic Orion in Antarctica; up-close encounter with gray whale, Baja.

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NEWS & COMING ATTRACTIONS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST IS TAKING SHAPE ON BEAUTIFUL WHIDBEY ISLAND, WA. Launching on June 26, 2017, the 100-guest National Geographic Quest is being built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, a company that also has a 50-year heritage. The ship will feature 50 cabins, 22 with balconies, twelve that can be configured into six adjoining cabins for families; and all eight category 5 suites can accommodate a third guest. Quest’s inaugural voyage (page 66) is already sold out. But she’s heading to Alaska, Costa Rica, the Pacific Northwest, and in 2018 to Belize! (Pages 82-83). AND SHE HAS A TWIN SISTER! A sister ship to the Quest (as Sea Bird is to Sea Lion), National Geographic Venture is also being built by Nichols Brothers. Due to begin sailing in 2018, she features From top, clockwise: Original building façade at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, the same design and full roster Whidbey Island, Washington; bulbous bow of cool new expedition tools. See and hull of the National Geographic Quest; a worker solders. pages 58 & 66 for Venture voyages.

OUR CUBA SEASON IS UNDERWAY! Places to go, people to meet—plus vintage cars, cigars, and discoveries way beyond the anticipated that will give every guest a deep sense of authentic Cuba. Everyone at Lindblad is currently experiencing a rewarding connection to our roots—to be entering a region closed to American travelers for so long is a reboot of our 50-year heritage of pioneering expeditions. Thinking about going to Cuba? See what going with us gets you; visit www.expeditions.com/cuba for insights and itinerary.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR II NOW EXPLORING GALÁPAGOS! Scheduled to begin voyaging in January 2017 Endeavour II was completed ahead of schedule, delighting December guests with that “new ship smell,” cool tools for exploring—including a new fleet of paddleboards—plus, excellent dining, amenities and superb views from both public spaces and cabins. Endeavour II is very family-friendly, with seven sets of connecting cabins and suites. So, if you’re planning the family summer vacation, see pages 42-45 and book soon for best cabin selection.

THE BEST OF ALASKA DISTILLED Our brand-new Wild Alaska Escape (pages 62-63) represents a new kind of expedition travel opportunity. Since we firmly believe that humans need the tonic of wildness, and that the charismatic wild geographies we explore offer it in spades, we’re making it easier for people to get away. In just six days, you can revel in iconic Alaska—explore like a pro, hike, bike, kayak, and soar over legendary Glacier Bay in a floatplane for a thrilling dose of glacier drama. Use your smartphone to capture everything from foraging bears to a beer-tasting in a local joint in legendary Haines. Or go screen-free; it’s your call. And stay tuned for more compact Escape itineraries in the future.

COMING IN 2018: SOUTH PACIFIC AND FRENCH POLYNESIA! Infinite azure. Seductive waters. Brilliant corals. Palm-fringed atolls of implacable calm and impossible beauty. Plus authentic culture, and riveting history. Go where few are, and where the legendary have: Gauguin, Picasso, Jacques Brel, Marlon Brando, to namedrop some. See what few can, and experience the primordial purity of pristine seas. See pages 88-99 and stay tuned for more as we put the finishing touches on the most sensory season ever aboard National Geographic Orion.

Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic have joined forces to further inspire the world through expedition travel. Our collaboration in exploration, research, technology and conservation will provide extraordinary travel experiences and disseminate geographic knowledge around the globe.

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT and the simple motive underlying it: the human genetic drive to head out in ships and discover new things. For 50 years, we’ve been introducing travelers to this unique way to experience the world; and if you choose to expedition with us, chances are, you’ll agree—it’s exhilarating.

AUTHENTIC EXPEDITION SHIPS Ranging in size from 28 guests to 148 guests, our 11 ships, scaled to go where cruise ships can’t, are equipped to bring you deep inside places where no infrastructure of docks or ports exists. Unpack once, then focus all your time and attention on experiencing the privilege of being there—with the luxury of comfort, too.

ACTIVE, NOT PASSIVE SIGHTSEEING An onboard fleet of Zodiacs allows us to land on remote beaches, or enter a European town the way it was meant to be seen: from the sea. Single and tandem kayaks enable up-close, personal discoveries virtually anywhere—from a glacier face in the Arctic to an iceberg alley in Antarctica. A new fleet of paddleboards and complete snorkel gear makes exploring

A fun ride alongside a common dolphin, Baja California.

warmer waters a joy. And bow cams, hydrophones for listening in on whales, and video microscopes let you experience more of what you’re ‘out there’ for.

EVEN EXPERIENCE THE UNDERSEA We are the only company voyaging with an undersea specialist. Discover the virtually unknown Antarctic, Arctic or Alaskan undersea and more of the world’s oceans—while staying warm, dry, and perhaps with a cocktail in hand. Our specialists dive to capture vivid HD video to present on plasma screens in the ships’ lounges. And, both National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Orion are also equipped with an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) capable of exploring depths up to 1,000 feet, to obtain images where no diver can go.

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RENOWNED EXPEDITION TEAMS Over our 50 years, we have gained a reputation for the most knowledgeable and engaging staff. Their specialist knowledge, experience, superb wildlife spotting skills, and storytelling abilities ensure that you see, do and understand more— and that it all adds up to a cohesive, meaningful narrative for you.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS ABOARD Top pros are at your side and at your service on every departure of National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Orion, and on select departures of other ships in the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet, to provide inspiration, expert advice, and tips. Count on top-caliber help to improve your skills, and send you home with your best photos ever. Plus, our partnership with respected retailer B&H Photo Video provides a gear locker aboard Explorer and Orion for trying out new cameras and glass, plus discounts for all booked guests.

LINDBLAD-NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CERTIFIED PHOTO INSTRUCTORS Aboard every ship in our fleet, they are there to help you with your camera settings, basics of composition and light, and to provide instruction and advice. Because each is a naturalist, their guidance will help you understand the wildlife you’ll see, so that you can better anticipate the behavior that leads to a great shot. You’ll improve your ability to observe, as well as your photos.

ENGAGING GUEST SPEAKERS & LOCAL EXPERIENCES Our Global Perspectives Guest Speaker program (on National Geographic Explorer) brings aboard experts in a variety of fields to add unique layers of insight. Hear talks by and share daily activities with individuals from the top tiers of journalism, science, and exploration. And count on local encounters to enhance your experience of the regions we explore, from concerts arranged by our musicologist in Iceland and Europe, to special opportunities to meet and mingle in Arctic Inuit communities, or in local bars after an active day of biking, hiking or rafting in Haines, Alaska, or a seaside pub in Wales.

GOING BEYOND LIMITS & EXPECTATIONS To be on an expedition means to be free: to go further north than any ship has ever gone. Or to stop and linger with a pod of whales or flying mobula rays, because we have no “port” schedule. We can create itineraries that never existed before, or be the first people ever to set foot on a piece of the planet somewhere—because we are an expedition travel company and this is our mission. Join us and you become an individual on a mission too— in the company of like-minded others.

ALL THE ADVENTURE WITHOUT THE ADVERSITY Our unique brand of get-out-there travel is inspired by historic expeditions, but with a difference: no suffering, no deprivation. Dining is excellent, with a special emphasis on provisioning from sustainable, local providers wherever possible, and using regional flavors and ingredients as a window on the places we explore. Wellness programs aboard make exploring a mind-body activity. And an exclusive, professional video chronicle of your expedition captures the events you experienced—so you can stay in the moment, immersed in the joy of it, and return home with proof it all really happened.

WHY I LOVE TRAVELING LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS Editor’s Note: The author of this essay is a 12-year old girl, already in a unique class of individuals known as ‘frequent Lindblad expeditioners.’ We were once shown a ‘Letter To The Editor’ Charlotte had written, and were so impressed, we invited her to write an essay for us. While any kid who participates in the Kids Program aboard our Galápagos, Alaska and Baja expeditions can attain the rank of Junior Naturalist, Charlotte’s intelligence, curiosity and engaging personality, have earned her the unique distinction of “Senior” Junior Naturalist.

From the time I was seven, almost every year I have had the amazing privilege of traveling with my grandmother and mother aboard Lindblad-National Geographic expedition ships. In that time, I have learned and grown so much, as well as bonded with my family and met new friends. Aboard an expedition with Lindblad-National Geographic, one can explore and discover new places organically, without disturbing them. It has given me a greater appreciation for this planet and the people and animals on it. One amazing thing about exploration with Lindblad is the wonderful adventures experienced in a natural and non-manufactured way. Almost every day, smaller boats called Zodiacs are lowered from the ship storage, loaded with guests and driven away from the main ship to various destinations. One of the special things about these Zodiacs is that they make it possible to reach places that a large ship could never access; and they bring us up close for personal exploration experiences. Guests can choose what type of an activity they are interested in participating in, whether it is a leisurely hike along the shore of a beach, or a vigorous hike to the top of a mountain. Traveling with Lindblad allows my grandma, my mom, and me to have individual experiences, just to our liking. This feeds into the overall amazing shared experience.

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One of my favorite opportunities was learning how to drive a Zodiac with the help of a naturalist named Jim Kelley. While my mom hiked to the top of an island in Iceland, and my grandma stood on the beach looking at birds through her binocs, I spent hours driving a Zodiac and getting ready to be a naturalist one day. In addition to Zodiacs, you can also kayak through a destination. Not only to get to see animals and nature closer, but to get a healthy amount of exercise—or to get your kayaking partner to do all of your work for you (Thanks, Mom!). We have kayaked in fjords in Norway, next to icebergs in Svalbard, near grizzly bears in Alaska, and around an atoll in the South Pacific. If the expedition you take is in a tropical and warm climate, you will likely have the opportunity to snorkel or dive. This

WITH is one of my favorite aspects of any trip, as the locations are always incredibly well-selected, and feature a diverse and unique array of wildlife, whether it is bright coral or a lively sea lion. Another one of my favorite memories from an expedition was snorkeling amongst a giant group of reef sharks, who were getting ready to feed on a school of fish called rainbow runners. An additional feature of travel with Lindblad Expeditions that makes it so magical is the wonderful people you meet on board. The guides of the trip, known as naturalists, are people who are experts on a particular subject relevant to the voyage. These naturalists are always engaging, capable, and helpful, and I don’t think that I have ever met a Lindblad naturalist who wasn’t interesting, intelligent and fun. Naturalists give interesting and informative talks on subjects relevant to the voyage, and are always able to answer guests’ questions. Outside of formal lectures, there are plenty of opportunities to learn, from birding with naturalists and fellow guests, to making an edible replica of a calving glacier. I’ve had the chance to do a plankton tow in the Arctic; be part of a podcast called Meet the Ocean; drink glacier water; and go cave spelunking. In addition National Geographic photographers and certified photo instructors are onboard

nearly every trip. These amazing photographers take stunning photos of the trip, and share them with the passengers. They also teach us how to improve our photography. Finally, another aspect that makes a Lindblad expedition superb is the ship’s staff. They cook delicious food, satisfying even to the pickiest eater; keep the ship clean and beautiful; and drive the ship itself. They are all wonderful and kind people. One of the highlights of every trip is the staff show, a fun demonstration of the staff’s talents. In the end, I could not be more grateful for the amazing experiences and opportunities that Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has provided for me, and highly suggest that you or a family member book a trip with your children or grandchildren. —Charlotte Ruth Fisher, Honorary Senior Junior Naturalist

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FROM THE POLA TO THE

R SOUTH POLAR NORTH Long the province of explorers, the Antarctic, the Arctic and the Northlands of the Vikings are 2017 invitationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to go beyond your comfort zone while simultaneously staying in it. Your Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic ship, the most comfortable base camp an explorer could want, is your assurance of adventure without adversity. Spectacular experiences are guaranteed on any of the following itineraries. Main image: Antarctic iceberg. Insets: Polar bear, Svalbard; king penguins, South Georgia.

JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA: THE WHITE CONTINENT 14 DAYS/11 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

raveling aboard the state-of-the-art National Geographic Explorer or National Geographic Orion, encounter the spectacular Antarctic Peninsula and the surrounding islands and waterways. Glide around enormous icebergs by Zodiac, walk along beaches covered with thousands of penguins, and kayak in complete tranquility.

Our dedicated staff is key to your experience. Representing diverse YEARS expertise, our knowledgeEXPERIENCE able expedition team allows for more activities and interests you can gravitate to. An expedition leader, 8 naturalists/historians, a National Geographic photographer, a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, undersea specialist, video chronicler, and a wellness specialist all contribute to your experience of the wonders. And a Global Perspectives guest speaker adds relevant insight (Explorer only).

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

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▶▶ Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of a team of top naturalists celebrating Lindblad’s 50-year heritage in Antarctica.

A pair of gentoo penguins welcome guests.

PRICES FROM: $13,760 to $28,340 (See pages 118-119 for complete National Geographic Explorer prices; see pages 122-123 for National Geographic Orion prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

▶▶ View magnificent mountains, towering icebergs, and huge glaciers that make up the dramatic Antarctic landscape. ▶▶ Cruise aboard sturdy Zodiac landing craft in search of wildlife. ▶▶ Kayak in protected waters, paddling as penguins swim nearby. ▶▶ On shore observe thousands of penguins, including gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap.

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ANTARCTICA

DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (EXPLORER) OR SANTIAGO, CHILE (ORION) Depart on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires (Explorer) or Santiago (Orion). Settle into the Sofitel Buenos Aires Hotel (or similar) before seeing the city’s Beaux-Arts palaces and the famous balcony associated with Eva Perón. Or check into Santiago’s Grand Hyatt Hotel (or similar) before our guided overview of this vibrant city backed by the inspiring Andes. (Day 2: L) DAY 3: FLY TO USHUAIA/EMBARK Fly by private charter to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Join a catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel before embarking Explorer or Orion. (B,L,D) DAY 4: AT SEA/DRAKE PASSAGE While crossing the legendary Drake Passage, spot albatross and other seabirds that glide alongside the ship. (B,L,D) DAYS 5–10: EXPLORING ANTARCTICA With long hours of daylight at this time of year, we have ample opportunity to explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the surrounding islands. In keeping with the nature of an expedition, the schedule is flexible so that we can take advantage of the unexpected— watching whales at play off the bow, taking an after-dinner Zodiac cruise, or heading out

on an extra landing. We anticipate offering opportunities each day to hike, kayak among the ice floes, and experience close encounters with wildlife. You may have the thrill of watching our powerful ship crunch through the pack ice, or step ashore to thousands of Adélie and chinstrap penguins. You’ll learn how climate change affects the penguin populations, and how best to capture images of penguins from a National Geographic photographer. Back aboard, our undersea specialist may present video from that day’s dive or show rare images taken up to 1,000 feet below the surface using our ROV. Our expert staff will craft an expedition where you will learn, see and experience more. (B,L,D) DAYS 11 AND 12: AT SEA Enjoy the ship’s amenities as the Antarctica coast disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America, and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner on board. (B,L,D) DAYS 13 AND 14: DISEMBARK USHUAIA, ARGENTINA/BUENOS AIRES (EXPLORER) OR SANTIAGO, CHILE (ORION)/U.S. Disembark in Ushuaia. Fly by charter to Buenos Aires or Santiago and connect with your overnight flight home. (Day 13: B,L)

To/From Buenos Aires or Santiago Ushuaia Drake Passage

Port Lockroy Lemaire Channel Antarctic Circle

Brown Bluff Lindblad Cove Paradise Bay Weddell Sea

Bellingshausen Sea

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES (Explorer): 2017 Nov. 26; Dec. 6, 16†, 26† 2018 Jan. 5, 15, 25; Feb. 4; Nov. 26; Dec. 16†, 26†; 2019 Jan. 5, 15, 25; Feb. 4 DATES (Orion): 2017 Dec. 17†, 27† 2018 Jan. 6, 16; Nov. 25; Dec. 5, 15, 25 2019 Jan. 4, 14, 24; Feb. 3 Orion departures route via Santiago instead of Buenos Aires. Visit our website. †For holiday rates, see page 118 (Explorer); and page 122 (Orion).

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Jul. 31, 2017 on select dates for FREE ROUND-TRIP economy group airfare Miami/Buenos Aires or Santiago; ask about other U.S. gateways. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew. See page 136 or call for details. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Prior to your voyage, add two days in Buenos Aires (Explorer) or two days in Santiago (Orion). Add a four-day post-voyage extension to Easter Island (both ships), or three days post-voyage at Iguazú Falls (Explorer only). Call for details, or see page 38. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKERS Oceanographer Dr. Joe MacInnis, Jan. 5, 2018; Lee Berger, National Geographic Explorerin-Residence, Jan. 25, 2018; polar ecologist Andrew Clarke, Jan. 15, 2018.

Sunset, Lemaire Channel.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS Explorer: Erika Larsen, Jan. 15 & 25, 2018. Orion: Massimo Bassano, Dec. 17 & 27, 2017.

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SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE FALKLANDS 19 DAYS/16 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $16,990 to $32,880 (See pages 118-119 for complete National Geographic Explorer prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee prices for 2018 departures.

Our dedicated staff is key to your experience. Representing diverse YEARS expertise, our knowledgeEXPERIENCE able expedition team allows for more activities and interests you can gravitate to. An expedition leader, 8 naturalists/historians, a National Geographic photographer, a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, a Global Perspectives guest speaker, undersea specialist, video chronicler, and a wellness specialist all contribute to your experience of the wonders.

teeped in Shackleton and whaling lore, covered mostly in glaciers, South Georgia explodes with life: gentoo and macaroni penguins, enormous elephant seals and a thriving fur seal population. Here on South Georgia you can observe one of the world’s great wildlife spectacles: literally tens of thousands of stately king penguins on a single beach. Add the human side of the region in the Falklands, reminiscent of Great Britain, with grazing sheep, tea and crumpets. And in this privileged place, the albatross reveal the beauty of their mysterious lives.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Hike in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s fated Imperial Trans-Antarctica Expedition aboard Endurance. ▶▶ See stately king penguins—literally tens of thousands on a single beach in South Georgia. ▶▶ Observe magnificent black-browed albatross in the Falklands, and see Magellanic penguins peeking from their burrows. ▶▶ Paddle a kayak amid curious fur seals, and Zodiac cruise South Georgia's isolated bays. ▶▶ Compare camera settings side-by-side with a National Geographic photographer.

Visit our website to read staff and guest speaker bios for this expedition. King penguins as far as the eye can see, South Georgia.

DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA Depart on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires. Settle into the Sofitel Buenos Aires Hotel (or similar) before seeing the city’s Beaux-Arts palaces and the famous balcony associated with Eva Perón. (Day 2: L) DAY 3: FLY TO USHUAIA/EMBARK Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Join a catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel before embarking Explorer. (B,L,D) DAY 4: AT SEA IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC Settle into shipboard life, listening to informal discussions from our naturalist staff to prepare for the wildness in the Falklands. Spend time on deck and on the bridge, scanning for petrels, penguins and albatross. (B,L,D) Blue-eyed shags, Falkland Islands.

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SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS

To/from Buenos Aires

FALKLAND ISLANDS

Port Stanley

Ushuaia South Georgia Drake Passage

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Georgia Island. In keeping with the nature of an expedition, our schedule is flexible with opportunities for walking, hiking, kayaking and Zodiac excursions. Sailing along the coast, we plan to offer activities every day including Grytviken, the final resting place of Shackleton, and Stromness Harbour, where Shackleton, Tom Crean and Frank Worsley finally reached aid at a whaling station. And, on a single beach, you will see thousands of king penguins! (B,L,D) DAYS 13 AND 14: AT SEA With whales beneath and birds above, head up to the bridge. Or spend the day enjoying the ship's spa, fitness center, library, and observation deck. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: FALKLAND ISLANDS Our journey across the South Atlantic Ocean takes us to the island archipelago that teems with nature and wildlife. Our visit to Port Stanley offers a chance to meet the hospitable locals, hoist a few at a local pub, and stroll this remote Victorian town. (B,L,D) DAYS 6 AND 7: AT SEA During our days at sea, we learn about the fascinating history of Antarctic exploration, as well as the flora, fauna and geology of South Georgia. Our naturalists help identify the seabirds that follow us: wandering albatross, prions and black-browed albatross. (B,L,D) DAYS 8-12: SOUTH GEORGIA ISLAND Explore the spectacular coastline of South

DAYS 15 AND 16: FALKLAND ISLANDS Each Falkland Island is a variation on the theme of topographical beauty with white sand beaches, vaulting cliffs, windswept moors and the sunlit yellows and sage greens of waving tussock grass. The Falklands boast thousands of irresistible gentoo, rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, as well as fur seals. (B,L,D) DAY 17: AT SEA One last chance to catch up on your reading in the library and send emails home saying “Don’t want this to end.” (B,L,D) DAYS 18 AND 19: DISEMBARK USHUAIA, ARGENTINA/FLY TO BUENOS AIRES Disembark in Ushuaia. Fly by private charter to Buenos Aires and connect with your overnight flight home. (Day 18: B,L)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Oct. 23* 2018 Mar. 6; Oct. 22; 2019 Mar. 6 *This departure is 18 days and priced accordingly. See page 118, or visit our website.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Jul. 31, 2017 to receive complimentary round-trip airfare (Miami/Buenos Aires), plus free charter airfare (round-trip Buenos Aires/Ushuaia). Plus, we’ll cover your bar tab and crew tips. Call for details. Easter Island.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Prior to your voyage, add two days in Buenos Aires. Add a four-day post-voyage extension to Easter Island, or three days post-voyage at Iguazú Falls. Visit our website or see page 38. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKERS Flanking our expert staff are guest speakers whose unique backgrounds and relevant insights add layers of interest. Learn more at expeditions.com/experts NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Travel with Keith Ladzinski, Oct. 23, 2017. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

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ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA, AND THE FALKLANDS 24 DAYS/21 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION PRICES FROM: $23,790 to $45,880 (See pages 118-119 for complete National Geographic Explorer prices; see pages 122-123 for National Geographic Orion prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

his voyage has it all: the impossible beauty of Antarctic ice, the vast king penguin colonies of South Georgia, and the Falkland’s amazing bird colonies. Traveling aboard one of our ice-class expedition ships National Geographic Explorer or National Geographic Orion, spend five days discovering the Antarctic Peninsula. Stroll through lively crowds of penguins in stunning South Georgia, and hike the shores of the Falkland Islands. Experience boundless wildlife and captivating beauty as you venture into some of the planet’s most unspoiled landscapes.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Trace the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s fateful journey aboard Endurance, and toast at his gravesite in South Georgia. ▶▶ See three distinct regions, and benefit from our 50 years of experience here. ▶▶ Glide in a kayak or explore in a Zodiac past massive icebergs. ▶▶ Observe tens of thousands of king penguins on a single beach.

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Our experienced expedition leader and team of naturalists are your conduit to an YEARS extraordinary experience. EXPERIENCE And the National Geographic photographer and Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor on board, ours exclusively, are key to capturing the incredible wildlife. Our video chronicler will record the entire voyage. The undersea specialist will reveal the deep, while our wellness specialist helps you feel the “tonic of wildness.” And a Global Perspectives guest speaker adds relevant insight (Explorer only). A thrilling humpback whale sighting via Zodiac.

DAY 3: FLY TO USHUAIA/EMBARK Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Join a catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel before embarking our ship. (B,L,D) DAY 4: AT SEA Settle in to shipboard life as we sail to Antarctica. Keep a lookout for albatross that glide alongside the ship. (B,L,D) DAYS 5-10: ANTARCTICA With long hours of daylight, we make the most of our days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding islands. Our schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected. We’ll sail through the incomparable Lemaire Channel (weather permitting) and spend these days on the “White Continent,” exploring via Zodiac, kayak and on foot, and using our arsenal of tools for exploration. (B,L,D) DAYS 11 AND 12: AT SEA (B,L,D) DAYS 13-17: SOUTH GEORGIA ISLAND This is the final resting place for explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and we’ll hoist a toast at his gravesite. Teeming wildlife and breathtaking scenery greet our ship. And at a vast penguin colony you’ll see tens of thousands of king penguins! (B,L,D)

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DAYS 23 AND 24: DISEMBARK USHUAIA, ARGENTINA/BUENOS AIRES (EXPLORER) OR SANTIAGO, CHILE (ORION)/U.S. Disembark in Ushuaia. Fly by charter to Buenos Aires or Santiago and connect with your overnight flight home. (Day 23: B,L) National Geographic Explorer.

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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

DAY 22: AT SEA On our final day at sea, enjoy one last chance to view the marine life of these southern waters. Toast our epic voyage at a festive farewell dinner. (B,L,D)

South Georgia

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES (Explorer): 2017 Nov. 6* 2018 Feb. 14; Nov. 6*; 2019 Feb. 14 DATES (Orion): 2017 Nov, 7*, 27* 2018 Jan. 26; Feb. 15; Nov. 5*; 2019 Feb. 13 *These voyages travel in reverse. Note: Orion departures route via Santiago instead of Buenos Aires. Visit our website.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book select departures by Jul. 31, 2017 for free round-trip economy group airfare Miami/Buenos Aires (or Santiago); ask about other U.S. gateways. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew. See page 136 or call for details. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Prior to your voyage, add two days in Buenos Aires (Explorer) or two days in Santiago (Orion). Add a four-day post-voyage extension to Easter Island (both ships), or three days post-voyage at Iguazú Falls (Explorer only). Visit our website or see page 38.

DAYS 18 AND 19: AT SEA (B,L,D) DAYS 20 AND 21: FALKLAND ISLANDS The Falklands boast albatross, king cormorants, nesting rockhopper penguins, and Magellanic penguins in their green tussock grass burrows. Stroll the photogenic Victorianstyle town of Port Stanley and visit the evocative Anglican Cathedral with its archway of whalebones. (B,L,D)

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKER Travel with polar experts, Fran Ulmer, Nov. 6, 2017; or Joe McConnell, Feb. 14, 2018. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS Explorer: Tyrone Turner, Nov. 6, 2017; David Doubilet, Feb. 14, 2018. Orion: Dan Westergren, Nov. 7, 2017; Macduff Everton, Feb. 15, 2018.

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LAND OF THE ICE BEARS: AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF ARCTIC SVALBARD 11 DAYS/9 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER PRICES FROM: $10,220 to $18,890 (See pages 118-119 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

high Arctic archipelago situated between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a place of deep fjords, snowcapped mountains, massive sheets of ice, and magnificent polar bears. Travel under the midnight sun aboard National Geographic Explorer, and experience nature in its purest form.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Search for the very symbol of the Arctic—polar bears—and observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, on the sea ice. ▶▶ Take naturalist-led walks, and cruise among beautiful icebergs in a Zodiac or a kayak. ▶▶ Experience the legendary midnight sun: the ethereal light of the northern summer, when the sun never sets. ▶▶ Watch for walruses, bearded and ringed seals, arctic foxes, and reindeer.

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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKERS Frances A. Ulmer The Chair of the US Arctic Research Commission and a Special Advisor on Arctic Science and Policy. She is aboard May 29, 2017. Dr. Joe McConnell The Director of the Ultra-Trace Ice Core Chemistry Laboratory who studies ancient air trapped in ice to map human climate impact. He is aboard Jun. 19, 2017. Peter Hillary He has summited the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, and established a new overland route to the South Pole. He is aboard Jun. 5 and 12, 2017.

DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./OSLO, NORWAY Depart on an overnight flight to Oslo. Upon arrival, check into the Thon Hotel Bristol (or similar). Explore this charming city, stroll among the famed Vigeland sculptures—hundreds of life-size human figures set in terraced parkland. Visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to the wooden ship sailed by Norwegian explorers Nansen and Amundsen. (B)

kayak among sparkling icebergs, and explore fjords that split the coastline. Hike through miniature gardens blooming on the tundra; and search the edge of the pack ice for polar bears, walruses, seals, reindeer, and arctic foxes. Svalbard is one of the best places on the planet to observe majestic polar bears in their natural habitat. (B,L,D)

SVALBARD Barents Sea

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DAY 3: OSLO/LONGYEARBYEN/ EMBARK Depart Oslo on a charter flight, and enjoy breathtaking vistas en route to Longyearbyen. Embark National Geographic Explorer, your base for the next six days. (B,L,D) DAYS 4–9: EXPLORING SVALBARD This voyage is undertaken in the spirit of discovery, and our travel in the archipelago is exploratory by design. In a region ruled not by humans but by polar bears, we let nature guide our course. Svalbard lies north of the Arctic Circle, where the summer midnight sun never sets. With our fully stabilized ice-class expedition ship, we are able to probe the ice in search of wildlife; our exact day-to-day itinerary remains flexible, depending on local ice and weather conditions. Zodiacs and kayaks take us closer to experience the region’s geologic features and the wildlife that flourishes during the summer months. With our National Geographic photographer and a seasoned naturalist staff, venture to the foot of vast tidewater glaciers,

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 May 29; Jun. 5, 12, 19 2018 May 16, 23, 30

SPECIAL OFFER: Travel on any of these voyages and we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

A reindeer lopes along the tundra. DAY 10: LONGYEARBYEN/ DISEMBARK/OSLO In Longyearbyen, the largest settlement in Svalbard, disembark and enjoy time to explore. Founded by an American coal executive in 1906, this is one of the northernmost human settlements on Earth. Fly back to Oslo and overnight at the SAS Radisson Blu Airport Hotel. (B,L) DAY 11: OSLO/U.S. (B)

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Add a five-day pre-voyage extension to Norway’s Fjords, or a four-day post-voyage extension to Iceland’s Natural Wonders. See page 39. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS Join Massimo Bassano Jun. 5 & 12, 2017. Massimo has photographed for National Geographic Traveler and taught numerous photography workshops. Travel with National Geographic Photographer Becky Hale, May 29, 2017 and climbing legend Tommy Heinrich, Jun. 19, 2017. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

Kayakers off Svalbard’s pristine coast.

Walrus close-up.

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NORWAY’S FJORDS AND ARCTIC SVALBARD 17 DAYS/15 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION PRICES FROM: $16,570 to $30,300 (For complete pricing, see pages 118-119 for National Geographic Explorer and pages 122-123 for National Geographic Orion.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

eander along Norway’s glacially-carved coast, from the Hanseatic town of Bergen, north of the North Cape to the ice and wildlife of the Svalbard Archipelago, only 600 miles from the North Pole. Visit tiny fishing hamlets, kayak narrow inlets between towering peaks, and hike wildflower-strewn islands. Then search for the polar bears of Svalbard and other Arctic wildlife.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Join Susan Seubert (May 29, 2017). Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

▶▶ Visit remote islets and experience island communities along this stunning glaciallycarved coast.

Visit our website to read staff and guest speaker bios for this expedition.

▶▶ Explore the High Arctic of Svalbard, and watch for polar bears, walruses, reindeer, whales and rich birdlife.

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▶▶ Actively explore: hike, walk, Zodiac-cruise and kayak amid stunning fjord scenery and soaring icebergs.

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GUEST SPEAKER Arctic wildlife photographer Morten Hilmer is a former member of the Sirius Sledge Patrol, an elite navy dog sled unit that patrols Greenland, featured on BBC Earth (May 16 & 29, 2017). He will join two days of the voyage to lead a photo workshop and present on his experience in the Arctic.

NORWAY AND ARCTIC SVALBARD

Guests explore by Zodiac. DAYS 4 AND 5: EXPLORING THE FJORDS OF NORWAY Amid the rugged, mountainous islands and steep-walled fjords we explore a variety of landings: Zodiac along vertical rock faces, paddle a kayak in a deep fjord surrounded by cascading waterfalls, or hike with our naturalists. Over the years, we’ve discovered special places, including Melfjord, a narrow channel surrounded by high granite cliffs. (B,L,D)

DAY 9: EXPLORING NORTHERN NORWAY A day of exploration for hiking, kayaking or using Zodiacs amid stunning scenery. (B,L,D)

Edgeøya SVALBARD

Longyearbyen Barents Sea

DAY 10: BEAR ISLAND Zodiac around mist-shrouded Bear Island, populated by thousands of fulmars, kittiwakes, guillemots and gulls. (B,L,D) DAYS 11-15: EXPLORING SVALBARD Arctic Svalbard is a place of deep fjords, snowcapped mountains, and massive ice sheets. Our focus is the search for walruses, seals, reindeer, arctic foxes and polar bears. Svalbard is one of the best places on the planet to observe majestic polar bears in their natural habitat. With our stabilized, ice-class ship, a flexible itinerary, and years of experience here, we are able to venture to the foot of vast tidewater glaciers, kayak among sparkling icebergs, hike the tundra, and explore fjords that split the coastline. (B,L,D) DAY 16: LONGYEARBYEN/ DISEMBARK/OSLO Disembark in Longyearbyen and visit the Svalbard Art Gallery and Museum before boarding our charter flight to Oslo. Check-in to the SAS Radisson Blu Airport Hotel. (B,L) DAY 17: OSLO/U.S. (B)

DAY 6: LOFOTEN ISLANDS The Lofoten Archipelago is an enchanting area of picturesque villages by the sea, backed with jagged peaks. By Zodiac, view Atlantic puffins, razorbills and guillemots. Go ashore at the island of Værøy, and be on deck as we cruise into dramatic Trollfjord, one of Norway’s most famous fjords. (B,L,D)

Bear Island North Cape

Tromsø

Lofoten Islands

Arctic Circle

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Nordfjord

Bergen

NORWAY

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 May 16, 29*; 2018 May 3 *This voyage travels in reverse from Longyearbyen to Bergen. Visit our website for day-to-day detail.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book now and receive free international economy group airfare between Newark/ Bergen and Oslo/Newark on 2017 departures. Complimentary two days aboard Orion, traveling between Copenhagen and Bergen on the May 16 and 29, 2017 departures. Travel on any of these voyages and we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

DAY 7: TYSFJORDEN Enter the long Tysfjorden, where only a few small villages cling to rocky shores. Explore the u-shaped valley of Hellemobotn by Zodiac, kayak or on foot. (B,L,D) DAY 8: TROMSØ Tromsø is known as the “gateway to the Arctic” because so many Arctic expeditions

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DAY 3: NORDFJORD Today we enter the “gateway to the glaciers,” Nordfjord where we explore the Loen Valley’s jagged mountains and turquoise-colored lake. (B,L,D)

originated here. Visit the Polar Museum and the Arctic Cathedral, where the unique architecture evokes icebergs. (B,L,D)

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DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./BERGEN, NORWAY/EMBARK Fly overnight to Bergen and board our ship. Set sail in the late afternoon. (Day 2: D)

Polar bear.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION Add a four-day post-voyage extension to Iceland’s Natural Wonders (Explorer only). See page 39.

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SVALBARD, ICELAND & GREENLAND’S EAST COAST 17 DAYS/15 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER PRICES FROM: $14,950 to $27,280 (See pages 118-119 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

xplore three iconic and stunningly beautiful Arctic regions: the Svalbard Archipelago of Norway, and the island nations of Iceland and Greenland. Go aboard the world’s ultimate expedition ship, and rely on the planet’s best ice team as you probe the ice edge to search for wildlife, including polar bears, walrus, reindeer, and Arctic foxes. This is an authentic expedition aboard National Geographic Explorer, a ship perfectly suited to the ever-changing ice. Like the brave sailors of the golden age of exploration who set out with no set itinerary—seeking adventure, knowledge, and the unknown— we are completely dependent on ice, wildlife, and weather conditions, allowing nature to guide us to her wonderful surprises.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Explore Arctic Svalbard, one of the best places on the planet to observe majestic polar bears in their natural habitat, on the sea ice. ▶▶ Navigate the Arctic wilderness of the Greenland Sea to Iceland’s wild western coast, with expert naturalists and a fully equipped expedition ship— making multiple stops en route completely dependent on ice, wildlife, and weather conditions. ▶▶ Watch for huge walrus, whales, and reindeer, and spot rich birdlife. ▶▶ Glide between ice floes, exploring via ship, Zodiac, and kayak.

A walrus flicks his huge tusks.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKER Dr. Joe MacInnis Physician, journalist, diver and explorer, he is the first person to explore the ocean beneath the North Pole. He has researched and written extensively about leadership in dangerous environments. He is aboard in 2017. Visit our website to read staff and guest speaker bios for this expedition.

DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./OSLO, NORWAY Fly overnight to Oslo. On arrival, check into the Thon Hotel Bristol (or similar) and explore this charming city. Stroll amid Oslo’s famed Vigeland sculptures—hundreds of life-size human figures set in the parkland. Visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to the wooden ship sailed by Norwegian polar explorers Nansen and Amundsen.

DAYS 4-16: EXPLORING SVALBARD, GREENLAND & ICELAND Our itinerary, in keeping with the nature of an expedition, will be a thoughtfully considered framework based on our experience in this dynamic Arctic region. We’ll take advantage of our ‘human resources’—our experienced captain, expedition leader and naturalists—as well as our technological resources. Armed with the latest satellite imagery, we’ll chart where the ice is impenetrable, and where there are leads guiding us to exciting discoveries. We have an ice-strengthened hull and forward-searching sonar, plus agile Zodiacs and kayaks, allowing us to make forays among the ice. The undersea specialist will deploy the ROV, Polar bear and cub.

bringing back imagery few, if any, have ever seen. And with unforgettable days in the ice, and two professional photographers on board, you’ll get your best photos ever. Svalbard is a place of deep fjords, snowcapped mountains, massive ice sheets, and one of the best places on the planet to observe majestic polar

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DAY 3: OSLO/LONGYEARBYEN/ EMBARK Depart Oslo on a charter flight, and enjoy breathtaking vistas en route to Longyearbyen. Embark National Geographic Explorer. (B,L,D)

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GREENLAND (KALAALLIT NUNAAT)

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bears in their natural habitat. Venture to the foot of vast tidewater glaciers, kayak among sparkling icebergs, hike the tundra, and explore fjords that split the coastline. Svalbard’s wonders are a prelude to discoveries on unknown shores, following the ice’s edge. Our quest is to discover the Arctic’s grand wilderness. Be on deck as our captain navigates between icebergs that drift from the calving glaciers. And if the ice yields, we’ll aim for Scoresbysund, on the east coast of Greenland, awakening from winter’s icy grip. If the ice is unrelenting, we’ll explore a bit further south, where there are spectacular fjords generally ice-free at this time of year. And if the ice is completely unrelenting, we will head to Iceland. Our journey ends on the west coast of Iceland: Ísafjördur, a picture postcard of Icelandic life; the immense Látrabjarg cliffs, home to a huge population of razorbills; and Flatey Island, a former trading post. (B,L,D daily) DAY 17: REYKJAVÍK/DISEMBARK/U.S. We’ll see Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík, for a guided overview of the old town, visit the famous Blue Lagoon thermal baths, and have lunch prior to our flight home. (B,L)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2017 Jun. 26; 2018 Jun. 13

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book now to receive complimentary charter airfare (one-way Oslo/ Longyearbyen). Also we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Take a five-day pre-voyage extension to the Norwegian Fjords, a four-day post-voyage to Iceland, or a one-day post-voyage extension to Reykjavík’s Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon. See page 39 or our website for details. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Travel with photography and climbing legend Tommy Heinrich on the Jun. 26, 2017 departure. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

Zodiacs amongst grounded icebergs.

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A CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF ICELAND 10 DAYS/8 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION 11 DAYS/9 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER PRICES FROM: $9,130 to $21,350 (For complete pricing, see pages 118-119 for National Geographic Explorer and pages 122-123 for National Geographic Orion.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee prices for 2018 departures.

xperience an enchanting land of geological extremes on a circumnavigation of Iceland. Encounter vast volcanic landscapes and one of the world’s youngest islands, walk on lava fields and ice sheets, and feel the power of gushing hot springs and cascading waterfalls. Cruise among magnificent icebergs in Jökulsárlón, and spend a day on the Arctic Circle spotting rich birdlife. Kayak into fjords and serene bays, and go hiking on magnificent and remote stretches of the coast. Cap off the adventure with a soak in the famous Blue Lagoon.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Explore Europe’s second largest ice cap, Vatnajökull, by snowmobile or super jeep. ▶▶ Sail into dramatic fjords; see a volcanic island that formed in 1963; marvel at the thundering Goðafoss Waterfall and the bubbling mud pools at Mývatn. ▶▶ Experience traditional Icelandic life from the herring industry to eiderdown production. ▶▶ Spot birdlife on the shores of Iceland and its surrounding isles.

SPECIAL MUSIC EXPERIENCES Each departure will travel with a special onboard musicologist, who has arranged entertaining performances, on and off-ship, by leading Icelandic musicians. Visit our website to read staff bios for these expeditions. Above: Local musician performing at a private dinner on Viðey Island. Below: Guests take in the power and beauty of Goðafoss waterfall.

ICELAND

DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND/EMBARK Fly overnight to Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital. Have a guided overview of the Old Town, including Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral with its 210-foot tower, and visit the National Museum, home to Viking treasures and artifacts, and unusual whalebone carvings. Embark Orion or Explorer. (Day 2: L,D) DAY 3: EXPLORE THE WEST COAST OF ICELAND Explore Iceland’s western frontier, sailing past Flatey Island, a charming hamlet, and perhaps take a Zodiac cruise along the coast. Continue to Látrabjarg cliffs at the westernmost point of Iceland, home to a huge population of razorbills. The cliffs are an area once famous for egg collecting where men tied to ropes lowered themselves onto the ledges. (B,L,D) DAY 4: ÍSAFJÖRDUR Located in the Westfjords, Ísafjördur is renowned for its eiderdown production. It is a picture postcard of traditional Icelandic life and a great place for hiking and spotting eider ducks. (B,L,D)

unforgettable sight: Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods. Meet the ship in Húsavík, and watch for whales as we sail north to the land of the midnight sun. Take Zodiacs ashore to the tiny island of Grimsey on the Arctic Circle and celebrate being officially in the Arctic. (B,L,D) DAY 7: EXPLORING NORTHEAST ICELAND Today explore Iceland’s rugged east coast. Join naturalists for a hike or a Zodiac cruise and a view of the stacks at the end of the peninsula. (B,L,D) DAY 8: DJÚPIVOGUR Dock in Djúpivogur to explore the vast Vatnajökull ice cap by snowmobile or super jeep. Via small boat, get up close and personal with the deep blue icebergs of the large ice lagoon of Jökulsárlón. Photo lovers may set off together with the National Geographic photographer. (B,L,D) DAY 9: ISLANDS OF HEIMAEY & SURTSEY, WESTMAN ISLANDS In 1963, the world witnessed, on film, the birth of its newest island, Surtsey—a UNESCO World Heritage site—which we see as we cruise past the coast. In 1973, Heimaey was threatened by lava flows that nearly closed off its harbor. Visit the crater, where the earth is still hot, and have amazing views of areas that had been engulfed by lava. (B,L,D) DAY 10: REYKJAVÍK/DISEMBARK/U.S. Today we disembark in Reykjavík and visit the famous Blue Lagoon thermal baths, prior to our flight home. (B,L)

Ísafjördur

Langanes Peninsula

Grímsey Siglufjordur

Latrabjarg Flatey Is.

Húsavík

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Lake Mývatn

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Reykjavík Atlantic Ocean Surtsey Island

Heimaey Island

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Jul. 4, 11*, 12, 20, 28; Aug. 5 2018 Jun. 28*; Jul. 7*, 16* *These departures are aboard Explorer and spend an extra day exploring northwest Iceland. Visit our website for day-to-day detail.

SPECIAL OFFER: Travel on any of these voyages and we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. OPTIONAL EXTENSION Add a one-day pre-voyage extension to see Reykjavík’s Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon or a one-day post-voyage active extension Reykjavík Adventure. See page 39, or visit our website. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Join Jason Edwards on July 4 and 12, 2017; Karen Kasmauski on July 20 and 28, 2017; and Todd Gipstein Aug. 5, 2017. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

Exploring by Zodiac, Langanes Peninsula. DAY 5: SIGLUFJÖRDUR AND AKUREYRI At Siglufjördur, once the center of Iceland’s once-thriving herring industry, visit the Herring Museum for a talk and a tasting. At picturesque Akureyri explore the old town, with its beautifully maintained period houses, or visit the botanical garden. (B,L,D) DAY 6: LAKE MÝVATN AND HÚSAVÍK Drive to Mývatn, the most geologically active area in Iceland. See the boiling mud pools at Hverarönd, and at the Krafla geothermal area see the explosion crater at Viti. Continue to an

Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.

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NORDIC PASSAGES: SHETLANDS, ORKNEY, FAROES, AND ICELAND 14 DAYS/12 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

SPECIAL MUSIC EXPERIENCES

PRICES FROM: $13,690 to $28,470 (See page 122-123 for complete prices.)

Each departure will travel with Jacob Edgar, our expedition musicologist. Founder of record label Cumbancha and host of the television program Music Voyager, Jacob has arranged a series of performances, on and off-ship, by leading regional musicians to provide you with an exclusive and highly personal cultural connection.

ail beneath the midnight sun, over seas steeped in Norse mythology, and along the route of the boldest Vikings who ventured west. Meet the welcoming islanders who call the scenic Faroes home—Danes by nationality and Viking by blood—see the graves of their Viking ancestors and explore their tiny villages with turf-roofed homes. On Scotland’s outlying isles you’ll discover a 5,000-year-old village and see the mysterious standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar. And in the west, on a near circumnavigation of Iceland, see this geologically roiling land just as the Vikings must have, from thundering waterfalls and boiling springs, to islands so young the earth still steams.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ See Iceland’s vast Vatnajökull ice cap, third largest in the world, a seldom-seen sight to behold that is the focus of so much media attention. ▶▶ Sail under the towering bird cliffs of Noss that teem with murres and kittiwakes, and visit a colony of thousands of charismatic puffins in the Faroe Islands. ▶▶ Discover a land of living geology: from boiling mud pools to spectacular waterfalls to the world’s youngest island. ▶▶ Meet welcoming locals—modern day Vikings—who make their lives in the spectacularly remote and beautiful lands.

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Visit our website to read staff bios for these expeditions.

NORWAY, SCOTLAND, THE FAROES, ICELAND

DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./BERGEN, NORWAY/EMBARK Fly overnight to Bergen and explore its Hanseatic League history. Embark National Geographic Orion. (Day 2: L,D) DAY 3: AT SEA/ORKNEY, SCOTLAND See the Ring of Brodgar and stone-slab village of Skara Brae—5,000 years old! Visit the red sandstone cathedral of St. Magnus, built by the Vikings in 1137. (B,L,D)

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Húsavík Lake Mývatn

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DAY 4: SHETLAND Sail past the raucous bird cliffs of Noss to see murres and kittiwakes. See Shetland ponies and the 4,000-year-old Jarlshof archaeological site. Weather permitting, see an Iron Age broch (fortified stone tower) on Mousa Island. (B,L,D) DAY 5: VESTMANNA, FAROE ISLANDS, DENMARK Sail between the towering coasts of Streymoy and Vágar to Vestmanna. Explore northern Streymoy, with its historic settlements and Viking graves. This evening, see a traditional Faroese chain dance. (B,L,D) DAY 6: TÓRSHAVN, FAROE ISLANDS Explore this tiny capital where wooden boats bob in the harbor, and mingle with the modern-day Vikings. Visit the natural history museum, 12th-century St. Olav’s Church, and the Kirkjubøur archaeological site. (B,L,D) DAY 7: MYKINES, FAROE ISLANDS Photograph the puffin colony of Mykines, and continue to the tiny lighthouse, tethered down with steel cords. Stroll the tiny village with its turf-roofed houses and church. (B,L,D) DAY 8: DJÚPIVOGUR Explore Iceland’s vast Vatnajökull ice cap, third largest in the world by snowmobile or super jeep. For a closer look at the ice, we take a boat ride through Jökulsárlón, a lagoon strewn with large, sculpted icebergs. (B,L,D) DAY 9: AT SEA/GRIMSEY ISLAND Visit Grimsey, which lies on the Arctic Circle. Celebrate being officially in the Arctic among the island’s nesting Arctic terns and puffins. (B,L,D) DAY 10: HÚSAVÍK AND LAKE MÝVATN Search for whales near Húsavík. Explore

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Jun. 22, Aug. 13* *This departure travels from Reykjavík to Bergen.

SPECIAL OFFER: Travel on any of these voyages and we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

Shetland pony, Scotland. geologically active Mývatn. See the bubbling mud pools at Hverarönd, the Krafla geothermal area, the explosion crater at Viti, and the massive Goðafoss waterfall. (B,L,D) DAY 11: ÍSAFJÖRDUR Hike Ísafjördur and visit an eiderdown farm to see how the feathers are collected. Gain insight into life on this isolated peninsula. (B,L,D) DAY 12: EXPLORE THE WEST COAST OF ICELAND Sail past the immense Látrabjarg cliffs, home to a huge population of razorbills. Stroll the charming hamlet of Flatey Island, a trading post that’s evolved for centuries. (B,L,D)

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Take a one-day pre- or post-voyage extension to Reykjavík’s Golden Circle, or a five-day pre- or post-voyage extension to Norway’s Fjords. See page 39, or our website for details. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS Travel with Erika Larsen in June and Diane Cook and Len Jenshel in August. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo Guests on snowmobiles, Vatnajökull ice cap.

DAY 13: ISLANDS OF SURTSEY & HEIMAEY, WESTMAN ISLANDS Explore the Westman Islands, formed by undersea volcanoes 5,000-10,000 years ago. Sail past Surtsey, which rose above the waves in 1963. Visit Heimaey, which nearly had its harbor closed by lava in 1973 and where the earth is still hot. (B,L,D) DAY 14: REYKJAVÍK/DISEMBARK/U.S. Complete a near circumnavigation of Iceland. Visit Reykjavík’s old town and Blue Lagoon. (B,L)

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Head into the Arctic with us in 2017*, and you’ll receive a complimentary copy of our new book by Sven Lindblad, published by Rizzoli. Featuring photos from many of the world’s finest nature photographers, THE ARCTIC is a beautifully designed book, and a handsome addition to any library. It celebrates the region’s beauty, while simultaneously inspiring readers to protect this distant world that affects us in countless ways. To further whet your appetite for your Arctic adventures ahead, we’ll ship your copy to you prior to departure. *Arctic season dates are designated departures between May 16 and Aug. 27, 2017. Call for details.

When Lars-Eric Lindblad took the first group of citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966 he invented the category of expedition travel. This pioneering voyage, plus his commitment to introducing curious, intelligent travelers to the planet’s wondrous places, and seeking to preserve them, is our legacy. We’re celebrating our 50th aboard every ship in the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet this season, and hope you’ll join us.

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EXPLORING GREENLAND AND THE CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC 15 DAYS/13 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER PRICES FROM: $13,990 to $27,000 (See pages 118-119 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

enture deep into the far reaches of the Arctic, a land where polar bears roam, walruses loll, and hardy Inuit communities maintain their traditional way of life. Aboard National Geographic Explorer, trace the rugged fjords of Greenland and navigate the mouth of Canada’s legendary Northwest Passage. Spot polar bears on the pack ice, watch for a wide variety of whales—from minke and bowhead whales to the rare narwhal. Get up close to massive glaciers, and hike the wild islands that dot Canada’s northern shores.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO site. ▶▶ Discover the incredible wildlife and landscapes of the Canadian High Arctic. ▶▶ Observe polar bears, walruses, ringed seals and, with luck, narwhals in their natural habitat. An inquisitive polar bear.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKER Dr. Robert Bindschadler Dr. Bindschadler’s career spanned more than 30 years at NASA where he retired in 2010 as the Chief Scientist of NASA’s Hydrospheric and Biospheric Sciences Laboratory and a Senior Fellow of the Goddard Space Flight Center. He is aboard in 2017. Visit our website to read staff and guest speaker bios for this expedition.

DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./KEFLAVÍK, ICELAND/REYKJAVÍK Overnight flight to Keflavík. Transfer to Reykjavík and take a guided overview of the old town, including Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral. Or choose to explore the Blue Lagoon and soak in the geothermal waters. After lunch, check-in to our hotel. (Day 2: L,D)

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DAY 3: REYKJAVÍK/KANGERLUSSUAQ, GREENLAND/EMBARK Fly by chartered aircraft to Greenland. Embark National Geographic Explorer. (B,L,D)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Jul. 23; 2018 Aug. 6

SPECIAL OFFERS: DAY 4: GREENLAND’S WEST COAST & SISIMIUT Dozens of deep fjords carve into Greenland’s west coast, many with glaciers fed by the ice cap that covers 80% of the country. Trace this ragged coastline, and search for humpback and minke whales. At Sisimiut, a former whaling port, visit the museum and wander amid a jumble of wooden 18th-century buildings. (B,L,D) DAY 5: DISKO BAY & ILULISSAT Sail into Disko Bay and set out to explore a tongue of the Greenland ice cap. Take an extraordinary cruise among towering icebergs. Explore the archaeological site at Sermermiut, and view the Jakobshavn Icefjord and its immense, calving glacier. (B,L,D) DAY 6: AT SEA IN BAFFIN BAY (B,L,D) DAYS 7-10: EXPLORING THE CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC Carved by Ice Age glaciers, Lancaster Sound is the eastern gateway to the Arctic Archipelago. European explorers like William Baffin first ventured here in the 15th century to search for the Northwest Passage. The sound has been a favorite Inuit hunting and fishing location

Book now to receive complimentary international economy airfare for the 2017 departure (Newark/Keflavík). Also, we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. Call for details.

Bowhead whale. for hundreds of years. Our days here will be spent searching for ringed seals, arctic foxes, walruses, and polar bears, as well as beluga and bowhead whales. We may even see the elusive narwhal, an arctic whale known for the long, spiraling tooth that projects up to ten feet from its upper jaw. (B,L,D) DAYS 11-13: EASTERN BAFFIN ISLAND Using our years of experience in judging ice conditions, we make the most of the eastern Baffin shores. Hike the tundra in search of caribou and arctic foxes, or follow our botanist to learn more about the hardy arctic plants. We’ll cruise the coastline in search of walrus and other icons of the Canadian North. (B,L,D) DAYS 14 AND 15: KANGERLUSSUAQ/ DISEMBARK/REYKJAVÍK/KEFLAVÍK/U.S. Disembark in Kangerlussuaq and take a charter flight to Reykjavík and overnight in our hotel. The next day transfer to the airport in Keflavík for flights home. (Day 14: B,L,D; Day 15: B,L)

OPTIONAL EXTENSION Take a 1-day pre-voyage extension to Reykjavík’s Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon. See page 39. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Join award-winning National Geographic photographer Michael Melford in 2017. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

Guests explore the ice via kayak.

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EPIC 80ºN: EXPLORING GREENLAND, BAFFIN & ELLESMERE ISLANDS 24 DAYS/22 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER PRICES FROM: $25,990 TO $49,640 (See pages 118-119 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

dventure and the unexpected star on this epic voyage to vast and wild shores. Our recent extraordinary experiences aboard Explorer at remote Ellesmere Island made us excited to return. We’ll explore familiar and new parts of Baffin Island and Lancaster Sound, then make our way up the beautiful coast of Ellesmere Island, which reaches farther north than any other land, except for Greenland, and we allow time to go as far north as the ice allows. We then trace the rarely explored coast of northwest Greenland, going places we’ve never been—where tidewater glaciers of extreme beauty dominate.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Experience unbridled 21st-century exploration, as we venture deep into the far reaches of the ice to Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike the tundra. ▶▶ Encounter hardy Inuit communities, and learn the legacy of the ancient Thule and Dorset at remote archaeological sites, some marvelously preserved. ▶▶ Observe polar bears, musk oxen, and perhaps elusive narwhals.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKERS Eva Aariak Premier Eva Qamaniq Aariak is the second Premier of Nunavut. She is returning to Explorer for the second year, and her background as Languages Commissioner in Nunavut provides connection and great insight into the local language and culture. She is aboard in 2017. Patricia Sutherland She has explored the Aboriginal occupations of Arctic Canada, the art of the Dorset Palaeo-Eskimos, and the archaeology of 19th-century British Arctic exploration over more than three decades of archaeological research and fieldwork. She is aboard in 2017. Visit our website to read staff and guest speaker bios for this expedition.

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DAY 4: GREENLAND’S WEST COAST & SISIMIUT/AT SEA Dozens of deep fjords carve into Greenland’s west coast, many with glaciers fed by the ice cap that covers much of the country. We search for humpback and minke whales, and at Sisimiut, a former whaling port, visit the museum and wander amid a jumble of wooden 18th-century buildings. (B,L,D) DAYS 5-7: BAFFIN ISLAND Weather depending, stops may include Coronation Fiord where 5,000-foot cliffs soar near the Coronation Glacier; Niaqurnak Point, a former Inuit camp where walruses haul out; and Isabella Bay, a marine habitat ideal for bowhead whales. (B,L,D) DAYS 8-10: THE CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC We search for ringed seals, arctic foxes, and polar bears, as well as beluga and bowhead whales. Perhaps even see the elusive narwhal, known for the long, spiraling tooth that projects up to ten feet. Possible stops to explore Beechey Island and the remains of the Franklin expedition’s winter quarters and Lancaster Sound for polar bears on ice. (B,L,D)

DAYS 14 AND 15: FARTHER NORTH Explore to 80ºN and hopefully beyond, if the ice allows. Our experienced captain and expedition team as well as our technological resources chart where the ice is penetrable. (B,L,D)

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DAYS 12 AND 13: ELLESMERE ISLAND Depending on ice and weather, head north up the beautiful and remote east coast of Ellesmere Island, where Explorer first ventured in 2014. Cruise along scenic Smith Bay bordered by steep mountains and tumbling glacial ice. Search for polar bears from the ship or hike and kayak in picturesque surroundings. Explore Skraeling Island, an archaeological find that shows the Norse once traded with the native Inuit here at Ellesmere. We recently discovered unexpectedly the remains of a Thule encampment. (B,L,D)

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DAY 3: REYKJAVÍK/KANGERLUSSUAQ, GREENLAND/EMBARK Fly by chartered aircraft to Greenland. Embark National Geographic Explorer. (B,L,D)

DAY 11: DEVON ISLAND At the entrance to the Northwest Passage, we encounter Devon Island’s Dundas Harbour, full of well-preserved Thule remains as well as the most recent artifacts of an RCMP station. At Philpots Island we hike the tundra and search for wildlife, and perhaps musk oxen. (B,L,D)

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DAY 21: ILULISSAT Sail into Disko Bay to explore the UNESCO site of Ilulissat Icefjord. Cruise among towering icebergs or visit the archaeological Inuit site of Sermermiut. (B,L,D) DAY 22: GREENLAND’S WEST COAST Our final day in the scenic fjords. Zodiac cruise, kayak, or hike across the tundra. (B,L,D) DAY 23: KANGERLUSSUAQ/ DISEMBARK/REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND Disembark in Kangerlussuaq, and after a tour of the city, fly by charter to Reykjavík for stunning views over the Greenland icecap. Check in to our hotel. (B,L,D) DAY 24: REYKJAVÍK/KEFLAVÍK/U.S. Have a guided tour of Reykjanes Peninsula. Transfer to Keflavík for flights home. (B,L)

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EXPEDITION DETAILS

DAYS 16-19: NORTHWEST GREENLAND The remote coast of Northwest Greenland is terra incognita with a history of expeditions: Peary, Hall and more. Explorer will be in true expedition mode as we search this vast uninhabited region for prolific wildlife. Walk on land where humans have never set foot. Encounter glaciers and fjords. Visit the small community of Etah to learn about the people of the Far North. (B,L,D)

DATE: 2017 Aug. 3; 2018 Aug. 17

DAY 20: QILAKITSOQ Today we are back in familiar waters, stopping at Qilakitsoq, where a collection of mummies dating back to 1475 was discovered in 1972 and featured on the cover of National Geographic magazine. (B,L,D)

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER National Geographic photographer Keith Ladzinski joins in 2017. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

SPECIAL OFFER: Travel on this voyage and we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Take a 3-day post-voyage extension to Iceland, or a 1-day post-voyage extension to Reykjavík’s Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon. See page 39.

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HOT SPRINGS AND ICEBERGS: ICELAND TO WEST GREENLAND 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER PRICES FROM $6,990 TO $13,950 (See pages 118-119 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

iscover the true natures of fiery Iceland and icy Greenland on a wide-ranging adventure in a compact timeframe. Over just a week, you’ll soak in the heat of Iceland’s thermal baths, feel the spray of its thunderous falls, and explore the cool urban capital of Reykjavík. See Greenland’s epic ice cap that covers 80% of the country by air, then sail along its ice edge with glaciers that can stretch over 100 miles and calve some of the largest icebergs on Earth. Venture into Greenland’s long fjords choked with massive bergs and call at small communities to meet the hardy inhabitants. And it’s all timed to see the legendary Northern Lights and their cascades of color.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Feel the extreme contrasts of fire and ice from the warmth of the Blue Lagoon’s outdoor thermal baths to kayaking amid shimmering glacial ice. ▶▶ See the towering ice edge of Greenland up close and sail among massive icebergs. ▶▶ Actively explore: hike, kayak, swim, horseback ride, and Zodiac cruise. ▶▶ Enjoy an exclusive, private dinner on Viðey Island accompanied by acclaimed local musicians. ▶▶ Take in opportunities to view the Northern Lights in both Iceland and Greenland.

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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKER Aleqa Hammond Former prime minister of Greenland, she is the first female to hold the position. She has extensive tourism experience and was the commissioner of the Inuit Circumpolar Council. She is aboard in 2017. Visit our website to read staff and guest speaker bios for these expeditions.

DAY 3: REYKJAVÍK Today you may choose from several active options. Go hiking across the rolling scrublands just outside the city, ride an Icelandic horse through the Hafnarfjörður lava field, or join a cooking class at the Salt Kitchen. Or take a full day’s excursion around the Golden Circle. Tonight, a special treat: ride a ferry to scenic Viðey Island, where an exclusive dinner and musical performance await. (B,L,D) Northern lights aboard Explorer.

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tongue of the Greenland ice cap. Take an extraordinary cruise among towering icebergs. Explore the archaeological site at Sermermiut, and view the Jakobshavn Icefjord and its immense, calving glacier. (B,L,D) DAY 7: EXPLORING GREENLAND’S WEST COAST Our final day in the scenic fjords to Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike across the tundra. (B,L,D) DAY 8: KANGERLUSSUAQ/ DISEMBARK/REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND Disembark in Kangerlussuaq, fly by charter for the second time over the Greenland ice cap to Reykjavík and settle into your hotel. (B,L,D)

DAY 4: REYKJAVÍK/KANGERLUSSUAQ, GREENLAND/EMBARK Choose a walking or biking tour of Reykjavík in the morning followed by a chartered flight to Greenland and take in stunning views over the Greenland ice cap. Embark National Geographic Explorer. (B,L,D)

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DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./ KEFLAVÍK, ICELAND/REYKJAVÍK Fly overnight to Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital. Choose an excursion to swim in the thermal baths of the Blue Lagoon or learn about the hot springs and volcanic activity at the Geothermal Power Plant and experience an Icelandic horse show at the Eldhestar Farm and Riding Centre. (Day 2: L)

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DAY 9: REYKJAVÍK/KEFLAVÍK/U.S. Have a guided tour of Reykjanes Peninsula, learn first-hand about the country’s innovative approach to geothermal energy, or if you haven’t yet experienced the Blue Lagoon, now’s your chance! Transfer to Keflavík for flights home. (B,L)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2017 Aug. 22, 26; 2018 Sep. 5, 9

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book now to receive international economy air on 2017 departures (Newark/ Keflavík) and charter airfare on 2017 and 2018 departures (Reykjavík/ Kangerlussuaq). Also, travel on these voyages and we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. Call for details. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Join award-winning National Geographic photographer Michael Melford on the 2017 departures. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

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DAY 5: GREENLAND’S WEST COAST & SISIMIUT Dozens of deep fjords carve into Greenland’s west coast, many with glaciers fed by the ice cap that covers 80% of the country. Trace this ragged coastline, and search for humpback and minke whales. At Sisimiut, a former whaling port, visit the museum, wander amid a jumble of wooden 18th-century buildings, and learn from locals the tradition of creating Greenlandic national clothing. (B,L,D) DAY 6: DISKO BAY & ILULISSAT Sail into Disko Bay and set out to explore a

Towering iceberg, Ilulissat.

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THE CANADIAN MARITIMES 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER PRICES FROM: $8,170 to $15,270 (See pages 118-119 for complete prices.)

his expedition circumnavigates Newfoundland and visits the islands of Cape Breton, St.-Pierre (France) and Îles de la Madeleine. We’ll sail through The Narrows of St. John’s, Newfoundland—along rugged coastline, the isles of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Special highlights include hiking on the nature trails of Gros Morne National Park, known for its unique geological features; learning the saga of the Vikings at L’Anse aux Meadows; and exploring the life of Alexander Graham Bell, National Geographic’s second president, at the Bell Museum at Baddeck, Cape Breton Island, where he had his summer home.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Combine Canada’s magnificent scenery and historic places—at a wonderful time of year. ▶▶ Discover coastal villages and small islands, like Cape Breton. ▶▶ Explore two UNESCO sites: Gros Morne National Park and the 11th-century Viking village at L’Anse aux Meadows. ▶▶ Discover the dunes, sandstone cliffs, and Acadian culture of the Îles de la Madeleine.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKERS The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson Adrienne Clarkson is an award-winning journalist, writer, diplomat and publisher. She was the 26th Governor General of Canada (1999-2005), and she is the co-founder and co-chair of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship. She is aboard the Sep. 7, 2017 departure. Robert Siegel Robert Siegel is senior host of NPR’s award-winning evening newsmagazine All Things Considered, reporting on stories all over the globe. He is aboard the Sep. 14, 2017 departure. Visit our website to read staff and guest speaker bios for this expedition. Lobster fishing huts at sunset.

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DAY 7: EXPLORING EASTERN NEWFOUNDLAND Wild, rugged, and often accessible only by sea, Newfoundland’s east coast is dotted with tiny fishing villages tucked into coves. Explore these stunning shores and, back aboard, you’ll gain insights from our experts into the island's people and wildlife. (B,L,D)

DAY 3: LOUISBOURG & BADDECK, CAPE BRETON ISLAND, NOVA SCOTIA Today we visit the reconstructed Fortress of Louisbourg, an 18th-century fort where the British and French fought. Later, we visit the village of Baddeck, where Alexander Graham Bell built his summer home, now the centerpiece of a beautiful park and museum. Explore the life of Bell and enjoy a guided tour of the Bell Museum and have the opportunity to see historic artifacts not otherwise available to the public. (B,L,D) DAY 4: ÎLES DE LA MADELEINE, QUEBEC A cluster of wispy islands isolated in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Îles de la Madeleine are home to miles of dunes, grassy hills, and dazzling red sandstone cliffs. Local experts will guide us across this landscape of caves and sea arches, stopping along the way in colorful fishing villages as we learn about Acadian culture.

DAY 8: ST. JOHN’S/DISEMBARK/U.S. Sail through The Narrows in the early morning as our ship approaches St. John’s, the picturesque capital city of Newfoundland and the most easterly point of North America. Visit the colorful waterfront and historic Signal Hill or the Rooms Museum before you transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

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DAY 5: GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK Graced by cliffs, fjords, and a sweeping alpine plateau, Gros Morne National Park has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for its spectacular geology. Go on a variety of walks with our naturalists along waterfalls, marine inlets, and forested trails. Learn about the forces that shaped this land and the ancient serpentine rock that illustrates the phenomenon of plate tectonics. (B,L,D) DAY 6: L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS In the World Heritage site of L’Anse aux Meadows, walk among 11th-century Norse ruins and reconstructed sod huts and learn the saga of the Vikings in North America—nearly 500 years before Columbus arrived. (B,L,D)

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DAY 2: ST.-PIERRE, FRANCE Our first landfall is St.-Pierre, France’s oldest remaining overseas territory. Explore this picturesque French fishing enclave where we will stop at a scenic whale watching lookout and a French-style graveyard. (B,L,D)

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DAY 1: U.S./ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, CANADA/EMBARK Arrive in St. John’s, the picturesque capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador. Settle into National Geographic Explorer and take to the sea. (D)

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Sep. 7, 14

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book now and receive complimentary international airfare between New York/ St. John’s and return. Also we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. NEW EXTENSION Add a four-day post-voyage extension to the National Geographic Unique Lodge Fogo Island Inn. Visit our website for details. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS Join Jim Richardson Sep. 7 and Alison Wright Sep. 14. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

Fishing village outside St. John’s.

Red sandstone cliffs, Îles de la Madeleine.

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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

ADD BUENOS AIRES PRE-VOYAGE/2 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

ADD SANTIAGO CITY, WINE & CULINARY HIGHLIGHTS

2017/18*: $1,890 per person, double occupancy.

PRE-VOYAGE/2 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

Explore vibrant Buenos Aires on a curated two-day extension that showcases the beguiling personality of one of the world’s greatest cities. Add it before Explorer voyages only of Antarctica; Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands; and South Georgia & the Falklands.

2017/18*: $1,990 per person, double occupancy.

Get a taste for Santiago’s world famous cuisine at premier restaurants and venture into wine country for private tours and tastings at Chile’s top wineries. Available for Orion voyages only on Antarctica and Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands. Also available on Rounding the Cape: Chilean Patagonia & Argentina’s Staten Island.

ADD IGUAZÚ FALLS

ADD EASTER ISLAND

POST-VOYAGE/3 DAYS/3 NIGHTS

POST-VOYAGE/4 DAYS/4 NIGHTS

2017/18*: $2,790 per person, double occupancy.

2017/18*†: $4,390 per person, double occupancy.

Taller than Niagara, Iguazú Falls’ monumental Devil’s Throat thunders 350 feet down into a river canyon—an incredible display of raw power. Stay at the only hotel within Iguazú National Park. Available for Explorer voyages only on Antarctica; Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands; South Georgia & the Falklands; and Rounding the Cape.

Visit one of the most mysterious places on Earth— Easter Island, home to more than 600 giant moai or stone statues. Add it after select departures of Antarctica; Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands; South Georgia & the Falklands; Rounding the Cape; Best of Chilean Patagonia; and Patagonia: Chilean Fjords. † Note: Due to airline schedules, on select departures the extension spends an additional night in Buenos Aires (Explorer) or Santiago (Orion); additional cost applies.

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EXTENSIONS

ADD REYKJAVÍK’S GOLDEN CIRCLE

ADD ICELAND’S NATURAL WONDERS

PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE/1 DAY/1 NIGHT

POST-VOYAGE/4 DAYS/4 NIGHTS

2017/18*: $920 per person, double occupancy.

2017/18*: $3,930 per person, double occupancy.

Enjoy the surreal Blue Lagoon, and have a guided experience along the famed Golden Circle with its boiling pools and geysers. Add it before A Circumnavigation of Iceland and Exploring Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic or after Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland and Epic 80ºN. Add before or after Nordic Passages: Shetlands, Orkney, Faroes, and Iceland.

Explore bubbling mud pools, spouting geysers and the world-famous Goðafoss waterfalls in the north of Iceland. Luxuriate in the famous Blue Lagoon hot springs. And get to know the intimate yet cosmopolitan city of Reykjavík. Add it after Land of the Ice Bears; Norway’s Fjords and Arctic Svalbard; and Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland. Add a 3-day postvoyage to Epic 80ºN.

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2017/18*: From $4,390 per person, double occupancy.

2017: $790 per person, double occupancy.

The rich landscapes of southern Norway are the ideal addition to your adventures. Thundering waterfalls and snowy peaks offer wonderful photo ops. The Norwegian Fjords extension can be taken before Land of the Ice Bears and Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland, and before or after Nordic Passages: Shetlands, Orkney, Faroes, and Iceland.

Experience fascinating ReykjavÍk on an active adventurous day that includes an urban exploration by bike or on foot—and a host of ways to discover the countryside or culture including horseback riding, food tasting, or an optional helicopter outing (at additional cost) that reveals the wonders of the wild landscape of craters and glaciers surrounding the city. Add it after A Circumnavigation of Iceland.

*Book by Jun. 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures. Airfare is not included on all extensions.

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Perhaps 2017 is the year to extend your borders, geographic and mental, to encompass an expansive definition of America that includes North, South and Central, and rewards your curiosity greatly. From the spectacle of Seward’s Folly to the Sea of Cortez, through the Panama Canal to the world of the Maya, and from the equatorial wonders of Darwin’s Galápagos to the palatial retreats of the Inca kings, the Americas are geographies that offer you myriad possibilities—fresh experiences, transformative learning and a bigger store of rich memories. Main image: Mist covered ruins at Tikal National Park. Insets: Galápagos giant tortoise; kayaking the calm waters in Baja.

GALÁPAGOS 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR II AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER PRICES FROM: $6,960 to $14,350 (See pages 124-127 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

t’s different in Galápagos, “a little world within itself,” as Darwin described it, where magical encounters with animals—curious, or sublimely indifferent to our presence—happen like nowhere else on earth. Each island is different. The undersea offers you a remarkable experience. And when you explore with us you experience it all, in a different, more in-depth way than any other company can offer.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Snorkel amid shimmering fish, sea turtles, penguins, and playful sea lions. ▶▶ Walk among colonies of wildlife and birds unfazed by your presence. ▶▶ Observe Galápagos giant tortoises in the wild. ▶▶ Explore the waters of the Galápagos by stand-up paddleboard, kayak, Zodiac, and glass-bottom Zodiac (Endeavour II).

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We’re celebrating 50 years of exploring Galápagos. We’ve introduced generations of YEARS travelers to its magic and EXPERIENCE mystery. We’re committed to Galápagos, and have raised millions, along with our guests, for its conservation. And we’re fully invested, too; we operate two ships based there year round. An expedition leader, our team of naturalists, a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, undersea specialist, wellness specialist and video chronicler all contribute to your experience of the wonders of Galápagos. Visit expeditions.com/GALA50 for more on 50th anniversary celebrations in 2017.

Sea lion poses for photographer.

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DAY 1: U.S./GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR Depart for Guayaquil and upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Hilton Colón. DAY 2: GUAYAQUIL/GALÁPAGOS/ EMBARK This morning, fly to the Galápagos Islands and board National Geographic Endeavour II or National Geographic Islander. After lunch, we begin our exploration of the islands and their diverse wildlife. (B,L,D)

feed in a shallow lagoon and sea turtles nest on a beach across the peninsula. Snorkel among sea lions at Champion Islet. Later, paddleboard or kayak along the shore and, for those interested, visit Post Office Bay, established by whalers in the 18th century.

ISLA SANTIAGO Follow a path along a series of tide pools and underwater caverns in search of Galápagos fur seals, marine iguanas, sea lions, shore birds and Sally Lightfoot crabs. ISLA SANTA CRUZ Santa Cruz is home to the Charles Darwin Research Station; learn about the science done here and visit the neighboring captive breeding program for Galápagos giant tortoises, by their partners in conservation, the Galápagos National Park Service. Later, after lunch in the highlands search for wild Galápagos tortoises in their native habitat. ISLA ISABELA Explore the largest island in the group, home to enormous marine iguanas, abundant sea turtles, the only species of flightless cormorant in the world, and the only penguin species that inhabits the equator. Cruise by Zodiac and hike against the backdrop of giant shield volcanoes, and snorkel in the cool, rich waters that often draw whales and dolphins to the area. ISLA FLOREANA Land on an olivine green-tinted beach at Punta Cormorant, where flamingos and shore birds

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DAYS 3–8: EXPLORING THE GALÁPAGOS Listed below is a sample of the islands we may visit during our expedition.* (B,L,D) ISLA BARTOLOMÉ Walk to the top of Bartolomé’s volcanic cone for a stunning view of Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding golden sand beaches. After the hike, immerse yourself among schools of multicolored reef fish. You may also have the opportunity to swim with Galápagos penguins.

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 & 2018: Expeditions depart Fridays on the National Geographic Endeavour II and Saturdays on the National Geographic Islander.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Up-close encounter with a tortoise. ISLA FERNANDINA Brightly colored Sally Lightfoot crabs skitter across recent lava fields and sea lions play along the coast against the dramatic backdrop of a towering volcano at this westernmost, youngest, and most pristine island in the archipelago. ISLA ESPAÑOLA See swallow-tailed gulls, Española mockingbirds, boobies, and, seasonally, waved albatross on this birder’s paradise. Walk among vivid green and red marine iguanas and unique lava lizards, and observe sea lions up close on a pristine white-sand beach. DAY 9: GALÁPAGOS/GUAYAQUIL/ DISEMBARK After breakfast, disembark and fly to Guayaquil. The evening is at your leisure at the Hotel Hilton Colón. (B) DAY 10: GUAYAQUIL/U.S. Depart Guayaquil this morning, arriving home the same day. (B) *Please note: All ship itineraries are subject to Galápagos National Park regulations. Our expeditions, which sail between Isla San Cristóbal and Isla Baltra include Isla Santa Cruz and a hand-picked selection of these and other visitor sites.

• Book by Jul. 31, 2017 on select 2017 departures for FREE ROUND-TRIP economy group airfare from Miami to Galápagos; ask about other U.S. gateways. Upgrade to business class for $500 to Guayaquil on select dates (space available). See page 136 or call for details. • Combine your Galápagos expedition with an Upper Amazon voyage and SAVE 10%. EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE Combine your Galápagos expedition with Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca (page 46) or the Upper Amazon (page 48). OPTIONAL EXTENSION—NEW Experience Ecuador’s fantastic culture, landscapes and wild nature on a six-day Tropical Andes & Colonial Quito adventure, featuring Mashpi, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World. Visit our website or call for details. TRAVEL WITH JEOPARDY! Join Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek and friends from the Clue Crew aboard National Geographic Endeavour II. Departs Oct. 6, 2017. Learn more at expeditions.com/jeopardy. EPIC GALÁPAGOS PHOTO EXPEDITION Join a team of National Geographic wildlife photographers on our 17-day photo expedition, departing Nov. 24, 2017. Learn more at expeditions.com/galaphoto.

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GALÁPAGOS + MACHU PICCHU & PERU’S LAND OF THE INCA 16 DAYS/15 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR II AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER PRICES FROM: $12,650 to $21,960 (See pages 124-127 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

s magnificent as the Galápagos Islands are for wildlife, so is Peru from a cultural and archaeological perspective. Explore the Sacred Valley of the Inca, the majesty of Machu Picchu and the winding colonial streets of Cusco on this popular combination program.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Walk and snorkel among the abundant and fearless wildlife of Galápagos. ▶▶ See daybreak over the ruins at Machu Picchu from the fabled Sun Gate. ▶▶ Discover Cusco’s varied influences and visit the Sacred Valley of the Inca.

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This expedition has been developed with the insight and depth we’ve obtained EXPEDITION from decades in the region, and the quality of our veteran Galápagos staff extends into our Machu Picchu & Peru program. Your Peruvian expedition team will be of the same caliber as those on our ships—a team of local experts with in-depth knowledge of Peru’s rich Inca heritage, unique cuisine, and distinct geography.

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Ancestral traditions of Peru come to life through music.

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DAYS 1-8: AS PER GALÁPAGOS ITINERARY ON PAGES 42-43. DAY 9: GALÁPAGOS/GUAYAQUIL/ LIMA, PERU Depart Galápagos this morning and fly to Lima, Peru via Guayaquil, arriving in the evening. Overnight at the comfortable and conveniently located Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel. (B,L) DAY 10: LIMA/CUSCO/SACRED VALLEY This morning, fly to Cusco then drive to Moray, a visually stunning Inca site believed to have been an agricultural laboratory where Inca priests would test soils and crops. Dine on Peruvian cuisine for lunch at Parador Moray, overlooking the ruins. En route to the hotel, walk through a colorful, typical local market before an optional visit to the pottery studio Pablo Seminario, featuring ceramics made with ancient Peruvian techniques and designs. Check into Sol y Luna Hotel, a Relaix & Chateau property. (B,L,D) DAY 11: SACRED VALLEY After breakfast, learn about Peru’s fascinating Incan history. Visit the massive Inca stone fortress of Ollantaytambo. Visit Casa Orihuela for lunch—a working, family-owned hacienda, then see the family’s private museum filled

with colonial artwork and enjoy a demonstration of Peruvian Paso horses accompanied by Marinera dancers and live music. Watch a traditional weaving demonstration by National Geographic grantee Nilda Callañaupa. After dinner at the hotel, watch a folkloric dance performance. (B,L,D) DAY 12: SACRED VALLEY/MACHU PICCHU Enjoy the views from the valley to Machu Picchu via train with large picture windows. Spend the day exploring Machu Picchu’s different structures with your guide—ceremonial religious, astronomical, and agricultural. Overnight at the historic 31-room Belmond Sanctuary Lodge set next to the archaeological site. (B,L,D)

DAY 14: CUSCO Explore the Inca Empire’s capital city of Cusco and visit the magnificent 17th-century cathedral and convent of Koricancha, center of the Inca universe, and the vast Sacsayhuaman fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Cusco at your leisure this afternoon. Relax, shop, or visit one of the many churches and museums. Dinner is on your own. (B,L) DAY 15: CUSCO/LIMA Return to Lima and visit the Larco Museum and stroll the Plaza Mayor. Lunch is in traditional Latin American style. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel. (B,L) DAY 16: LIMA/U.S. (B)

DAY 13: MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO Early morning, hike to the Sun Gate, the ancient final checkpoint to Machu Picchu, and watch daybreak over the sacred ruins. The morning is free to explore. After a train and bus ride visit Awanacancha, where llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas are bred. En route to Cusco, we’ll stop at Plaza San Cristobal for photos, offering sweeping views of the colonial part of Cusco. Check into the Belmond Monasterio Hotel for two nights. (B,L,D)

Blue-footed boobies.

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: Year-round, weekly departures following Galápagos aboard National Geographic Endeavour II and National Geographic Islander.

SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Jul. 31, 2017 on select dates for FREE ROUND-TRIP economy group airfare from Miami to Galápagos/Lima to Cusco (up to $2,100 value); ask about other U.S. gateways. Upgrade to business class for $500 to Guayaquil on select dates (space available). See page 136 or call for details.

Machu Picchu.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERT Gain insights from National Geographic historian Peter Frost or a colleague on our Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca departures.

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LAND-ONLY EXCURSION:

MACHU PICCHU & PERU’S LAND OF THE INCA 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS

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PRICES FROM: 2017/2018: $5,690 per person double occupancy; $7,070 solo occupancy; 2017/2018 HOLIDAYS: Dec. 23 & 31, 2017; Dec. 22 & 30, 2018: $6,420 per person double occupancy; $7,800 solo occupancy Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

For the 30 years we’ve been exploring here, we’ve highlighted how Inca EXPEDITION cultural heritage influences contemporary life in Peru. This expedition has been developed with the insight and depth we’ve obtained from decades in the region. You can be assured that the exhaustive attention to detail that goes into all our ship-based expeditions has gone into planning this exhilarating land journey. Your Peruvian expedition team will be of the same caliber as those on our ships. And your accommodations have been carefully chosen for their location, ambiance, and comfort.

achu Picchu is a life-list must, offering an ideal mix of ancient culture, award-winning cuisine and stunning archaeological sites. You’ll experience colorful contemporary Lima, historic Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Inca—and your adventure culminates with two days to marvel at Machu Picchu.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ See daybreak over Machu Picchu from the fabled Sun Gate. ▶▶ Discover Cusco’s rich heritage and visit the Sacred Valley of the Inca. ▶▶ Explore the massive Inca stone fortress of Ollantaytambo. ▶▶ Stroll colorful markets, explore early cathedrals and hear local musicians.

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DAY 1: U.S./LIMA, PERU Depart the U.S. and arrive in Lima by late evening. Overnight at the conveniently located Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel.

with your guide. Overnight at the historic 31-room Belmond Sanctuary Lodge set next to the archaeological site. (B,L,D) DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO Hike to the Sun Gate this morning, the ancient final checkpoint to Machu Picchu, and watch daybreak over the sacred ruins. Explore Machu Picchu on your own or with your guide. En route to Cusco, we’ll stop for photos at Plaza San Cristobal, which offers sweeping views of colonial Cusco. Check into the Belmond Monasterio Hotel for two nights. (B,L,D) Textiles at the market. DAY 6: CUSCO Explore the Inca Empire’s capital city of Cusco and visit the magnificent 17th-century cathedral and convent of Koricancha, and the vast Sacsayhuaman fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This afternoon is at leisure to discover the city. Dinner is on your own. (B,L)

A slice of life in Cusco. DAY 2: LIMA/CUSCO/SACRED VALLEY Fly to Cusco then drive to Moray, a stunning Inca site believed to have been an agricultural laboratory where Incan priests would test soils and crops. Lunch at Parador Moray, overlooking the ruins. En route to the hotel, walk through a typical local market before an optional visit to the pottery studio Pablo Seminario, featuring ceramics made with ancient Peruvian techniques and designs. Check into Sol y Luna Hotel. (B,L,D)

DAY 7: CUSCO/LIMA Return to Lima and visit the Larco Museum and stroll the Plaza Mayor. Lunch is in traditional Latin American style. Experience the music of the Andes at a presentation of indigenous instruments. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel. (B,L) DAY 8: LIMA/U.S. (B)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca departs weekly, year-round. EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE & SAVE Take advantage of your proximity—extend this Peru journey with a Galápagos expedition (page 42). Combine it with the Upper Amazon expedition (page 48) and take advantage of a 10% savings. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERT Gain insights from National Geographic historian Peter Frost or a colleague on our departures.

Peruvian Paso horses and riders in formation.

DAY 3: SACRED VALLEY After breakfast, learn about Peru’s fascinating Incan history. Visit the massive Inca stone fortress of Ollantaytambo. Visit Casa Orihuela for lunch—a working, family-owned hacienda, then see the family’s private museum filled with colonial artwork and enjoy a demonstration of Peruvian Paso horses accompanied by Marinera dancers and live music. Watch a traditional weaving demonstration by National Geographic grantee Nilda Callanaupa. After dinner at the hotel, watch a folkloric dance performance. (B,L,D) DAY 4: SACRED VALLEY/MACHU PICCHU Enjoy the views to Machu Picchu via train with large picture windows. Spend the day exploring Machu Picchu’s extraordinary structures

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UPPER AMAZON 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS—ABOARD DELFIN II

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PRICES FROM: $6,990 to $8,690 (See page 134 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

We have conducted numerous Amazon expeditions in our history, and launched our first voyage aboard the EXPERIENCE beautiful, 28-guest Delfin II in August 2010. In order to provide expedition leadership in this pristine region, we tapped our tenured expedition leaders to lead our Amazon voyages, providing our guests with the same in-depth interpretation they find on our other expeditions. Our veteran team is highly knowledgeable about this region, and trained to illuminate all the discoveries you’ll make.

▶▶ Explore the flooded forest of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with a team of experienced naturalists.

Visit our website to read staff bios for this expedition.

oyage to the headwaters of the mighty Amazon in the heart of Peru’s rain forest aboard the elegant riverboat Delfin II. Slip through an intricate network of jungle waterways in a skiff or kayak, spotting various types of bird species, as well as caimans, tamarins, and sloths. Skim past massive lily pads, peer up at towering ceiba trees, and witness glorious sunsets on the still waters of the Amazon River basin.

▶▶ Spot elusive Amazon wildlife, including pink and gray dolphins, monk saki monkeys, piranhas, and scarlet macaws. ▶▶ Get acquainted with native ribereños on a visit to a community at the river’s edge. ▶▶ Gaze at the wilderness from the comfort of the Delfin II, and enjoy delicious, local meals. ▶▶ Learn from a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor on board.

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Two common squirrel monkeys in rain forest canopy.

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DAY 2: LIMA/IQUITOS/NAUTA/EMBARK Enjoy a morning tour of Lima, then fly to Iquitos and continue overland to the riverside village of Nauta, where the Delfin II awaits. Settle into your cabin, and gather for a welcome dinner of fine Peruvian cuisine on board. Tonight, step out on deck to gaze at the magnificent Amazon night sky. (B,L,D) DAYS 3–8: PACAYA-SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE Spend this week exploring the PacayaSamiria National Reserve, a pristine swath of jungle—stretching more than five million acres, and harboring some of the Amazon’s most fascinating flora and fauna. Bordered by the Marañón and the Ucayali, these two powerful rivers converge to create the famed Amazon, which floods annually with nutrient-rich waters. The Pacaya-Samiria rivers are known locally as the Mirrored Forest for the reflections created by the glassy water. Set out into this remarkable wilderness on daily excursions by skiff, kayak, and, when the water level permits, by foot on dry land. Skim past giant lily pads afloat on black-water lakes, and venture deep into the rain forest on narrow tributaries. Spot sloths and monkeys, including variably colored saddleback tamarins, noisy howlers, and shaggy-tailed monk saki monkeys. Watch for an astounding variety

of birds, from tanagers and hummingbirds to parrots and endangered scarlet macaws. In the river, look for signs of the massive paiche fish, the Amazon’s largest; rare pink dolphins; and the infamous piranhas. Enjoy an opportunity to swim in a lake in the reserve’s interior. Seek out Victoria amazonica, a giant water lily that grows in small lagoons. Go on a bird-watching hike, listening for the vocal oropendola and then look for its telltale yellow tail. Watch the sun set and listen to a cacophonous symphony of nocturnal animals calling out across the treetops. Then slip through the forest in a skiff as night falls, using a spotlight to find caimans, frogs, fishing bats and other creatures of the night. One of the unexpected joys of traveling in the upper Amazon of Peru is the interaction we have with the local ribereños, the traditional people who live on the riverbanks. Visit one of the communities and see the projects that we support though a local non-profit, including a variety of handicrafts, women’s health initiative and sustainable farming. (B,L,D) DAY 9: NAUTA/IQUITOS/LIMA Enjoy one last morning excursion by skiff to view wildlife. After lunch, disembark in Nauta, and return to Iquitos overland for a late-afternoon flight to Lima. Overnight at the Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel. (B,L) DAY 10: LIMA/U.S. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 May 6, 13, 20; Jun. 24; Jul. 1; Aug. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 14, 28; Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23; 2018 Jan. 20 , 27 ; Feb. 3, 10; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 28 ; May 5 , 12, 19, 26; Jun. 30; Jul. 7; Aug 18, 25; Sep. 1; Oct. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3; Dec. 8, 15, 29 Photo Expedition EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE & SAVE Make the most of your time in the region by combining your Upper Amazon expedition with a voyage to the Galápagos (page 42) and/or Machu Picchu & the Land of the Inca (page 46) and take advantage of a 10% savings. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Travel with National Geographic photographers Krista Rossow (Jan. 20 & 27, 2018) or Jonathan Irish (Apr. 28 & May 5, 2018). Learn more at expeditions.com/photo NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GUEST SPEAKER Learn from geologist, naturalist, and avid birder Kitty Coley on the Oct. 21 or Oct. 28, 2017 departures.

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UPPER AMAZON + GALÁPAGOS 20 DAYS/19 NIGHTS DEPARTURE: Combine a Galápagos expedition with Upper Amazon on many 2017 & 2018 dates and save. Please call for details. (See page 134 for pricing information.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Walk and snorkel among the abundant, iconic Galápagos wildlife that is unfazed by your presence. ▶▶ Hike pristine islands, kayak their peaceful shorelines, and explore the Galápagos undersea. ▶▶ In the Amazon, discover an entirely different kind of biodiversity—macaws, monkeys, sloths, and more, plus meet the ribereños—inhabitants of the jungle we explore. DAYS 1-8: PER GALÁPAGOS ITINERARY ON PAGES 42-43. DAY 9: GALÁPAGOS/GUAYAQUIL/ LIMA, PERU Depart Galápagos this morning and fly to Lima, Peru via Guayaquil, arriving in the evening. Overnight at the conveniently located Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel. (B) DAY 10: LIMA/IQUITOS/NAUTA/ EMBARK Enjoy a morning tour of Lima, then fly to Iquitos and continue overland to the riverside village of Nauta, where the Delfin II awaits. Settle into your cabin, and gather for a welcome dinner of fine Peruvian cuisine on board. Tonight, gaze at the magnificent Amazon night sky. (B,L,D) DAYS 11-18: PACAYA-SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE Spend this week exploring the PacayaSamiria National Reserve, a pristine swath of

Amazon rare pink dolphins.

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jungle—one of the largest in South America— stretching more than five million acres, and harboring some of the Amazon’s most fascinating flora and fauna. Bordered by the Marañón and the Ucayali, two powerful rivers that converge to create the famed Amazon, which floods annually with nutrient-rich waters. Set out into this remarkable wilderness on daily excursions by skiff, kayak, and, when the water level permits, hikes on terra firma. Skim past giant lily pads afloat on black-water lakes, and venture deep into the rain forest on narrow tributaries. Spot sloths and monkeys, including variably colored saddleback tamarins, noisy howlers, and shaggy-tailed monk saki monkeys. Watch for an astounding variety of birds, from tanagers and hummingbirds to parrots and endangered scarlet macaws. Enjoy an opportunity to swim in a lake in the reserve’s interior. Go on a bird-watching hike, listening for the vocal oropendola and then look for its telltale yellow tail. Watch the sun set and listen to a cacophonous symphony of nocturnal animals calling out across the treetops. Then slip through the forest in a skiff as night falls, using a spotlight to find caimans, frogs, fishing bats and other creatures of the night. One of the unexpected joys of traveling in the upper Amazon of Peru is the interaction we have with the local ribereños, the traditional people who live on the riverbanks. Visit one

A monk saki monkey, perched high in a tree. of the communities and see the projects that we support though a local non-profit, including a variety of handicrafts, women’s health initiative and sustainable farming. DAY 19: NAUTA/IQUITOS/LIMA Enjoy one last morning excursion by skiff to view wildlife. After lunch, disembark in Nauta, and return to Iquitos overland for a lateafternoon flight to Lima, and overnight at the Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel. (B,L) DAY 20: LIMA/U.S. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book by Jul. 31, 2017 on select dates for FREE ROUND-TRIP economy group airfare from Miami to Galápagos/Lima to Iquitos (up to $2,100 value); ask about other U.S. gateways. Upgrade to business class for $500 to Guayaquil on select dates (space available). See page 136 or call for details. • Book by Jul. 31, 2017 on Upper Amazon + Galápagos or Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca and SAVE 10%.

PERU, UPPER AMAZON, GALÁPAGOS

UPPER AMAZON + MACHU PICCHU & PERU’S LAND OF THE INCA 17 DAYS/16 NIGHTS PRICES FROM: $12,680 to $16,490 (See page 134 for pricing information.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ See daybreak over the magnificent ruins at Machu Picchu from the fabled Sun Gate. ▶▶ Discover Cusco, capital of the Inca empire, and the vast Sacsayhuamán Fortress. ▶▶ Balance your archeological and cultural expedition with a wildlife and nature expedition into the green heart of the Amazon jungle. DAYS 1-9: AS PER AMAZON ITINERARY ON PAGES 48-49. DAY 10: IQUITOS/LIMA, PERU Fly from Iquitos to Lima. Overnight at the conveniently located Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel. (B,L) DAY 11: LIMA/CUSCO/SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCA Fly to Cusco then drive to Moray, a stunning Inca site believed to have been an agricultural laboratory where Incan priests would test soils and crops. Lunch at Parador Moray, overlooking the ruins. En route to the hotel, walk through a typical local market before an optional visit to the pottery studio Pablo Seminario, featuring ceramics made with ancient Peruvian techniques and designs. Check into Sol y Luna Hotel. (B,L,D) DAY 12: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCA Visit the massive Inca stone fortress of Ollantaytambo. Lunch is at Casa Orihuela, a working, family-owned hacienda, then visit the

Machu Picchu’s terraced fields.

family’s private museum. See a Peruvian Paso horse demonstration, with Marinera dancers and live music. Attend a traditional weaving demonstration by National Geographic grantee Nilda Callañaupa. After dinner at the hotel, see a folkloric dance performance. (B,L,D) DAY 13: SACRED VALLEY/MACHU PICCHU Enjoy the views from the valley to Machu Picchu via train with large picture windows. Spend the day exploring Machu Picchu’s extraordinary structures with your guide. Overnight at the historic 31-room Belmond Sanctuary Lodge set next to the archaeological site. (B,L,D) DAY 14: MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO Hike to the Sun Gate this morning, the ancient final checkpoint to Machu Picchu, and watch daybreak over the sacred ruins. Explore Machu Picchu on your own or with your guide. After a train and bus ride, visit Awanacancha, where llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas are bred. En route to Cusco, we’ll stop for photos at Plaza San Cristobal, which offers sweeping views of colonial Cusco. Check into the Belmond Monasterio Hotel for two nights. (B,L,D) DAY 15: CUSCO Explore the Inca Empire’s capital city of Cusco and visit the magnificent 17th-century cathedral and convent of Koricancha, and the vast Sacsayhuaman fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This afternoon is at leisure to discover the city. Dinner is on your own. (B,L)

Traditional textiles abound. DAY 16: CUSCO/LIMA Return to Lima and visit the Larco Herrera Museum and stroll the Plaza Mayor. Lunch is in traditional Latin American style. Experience the music of the Andes at a presentation of indigenous instruments. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel. (B,L) DAY 17: LIMA/U.S. (B)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 & 2018: On our Amazon departures, Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca is available as either a pre- or post-voyage extension. Please call for details.

SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Jul. 31, 2017 and SAVE 10%. New bookings only. Call for details. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERT Gain insights from National Geographic historian Peter Frost or a colleague on our Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca departures.

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ROUNDING THE CAPE: CHILEAN PATAGONIA AND ARGENTINA’S STATEN ISLAND 20 DAYS/17 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $18,990 to $35,500 (See pages 118-119 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for the 2018 departure.

Our experienced expedition leader and team of naturalists are your conduit to an EXPEDITION extraordinary experience. And the National Geographic photographer and Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor on board, ours exclusively, are key to capturing the incredible wildlife. Our video chronicler will record the entire voyage. The undersea specialist will reveal the deep, while our wellness specialist helps you feel the “tonic of wildness.” And a Global Perspectives guest speaker adds relevant insight.

enture deep into Chile’s glorious fjords past incandescent icebergs and massive glaciers. From the “land of fire,” Tierra del Fuego, to the jagged spires of Torres del Paine National Park, have a comprehensive Patagonia experience at close range aboard National Geographic Explorer. Plus enjoy the unprecedented opportunity to visit Argentina’s Staten Island—Explorer is one of the only ships ever permitted to visit this unique wild habitat since its recent designation by Argentina as a provincial reserve. And we also enjoy Zodiac cruising at Observatory Island, a huge bird and marine mammal breeding colony.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ See Patagonia’s signature Torres del Paine National Park, with our naturalists. ▶▶ Beginning at the northern gateway to Patagonia, Puerto Montt, explore the Chilean fjords by Zodiac, kayak and on foot. ▶▶ Venture through wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public, including Yendegaia and Karukinka Natural Parks in Tierra del Fuego. ▶▶ By special permission, be one of the few people ever to explore Isla de los Estados (Staten Island), located at the extreme end of South America. ▶▶ Transit the legendary Beagle Channel and take in the view of Cape Horn.

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DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./SANTIAGO, CHILE Fly overnight to Santiago, and check in to the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The Andes form an inspiring backdrop to our guided overview. (Day 2: L)

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DAY 3: PUERTO MONTT/EMBARK Fly from Santiago to Puerto Montt, Chile’s northern gateway to Patagonia. Embark National Geographic Explorer. (B,L,D) DAY 4: CASTRO (CHILOÉ ISLAND) See Chiloé’s attractive palafitos, colorful fishermen’s houses precariously built on stilts along the water’s edge. Explore the island. (B,L,D)

CHILE Puerto Montt Chiloé Pumalín NP

DAY 5: PUMALÍN NATIONAL PARK Pumalín’s 750,000 acres in Chilean Patagonia are protected as one of the last remaining areas of the unusual alerce forest, consisting of huge trees similar in size to California redwoods. Walk the park trails to see them up close. (B,L,D) DAYS 6-10: THE INLAND PASSAGE & THE CHILEAN FJORDS A vast area of snowcapped mountains, glaciers, thousands of islands, lakes, soaring granite walls, and waterfalls, the archipelago is virtually untouched by man. We make good use of our Zodiacs, kayaks and undersea technology. One highlight is the Pio XI Glacier, the longest glacier in the Southern Hemisphere outside Antarctica. Be on deck to look for condors as our ship transits the White Narrows. (B,L,D) DAY 11: PUERTO NATALES/TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK From Puerto Natales, drive to monumental Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere reserve. Discover spectacular and wildlife-rich areas, covering 450,000 acres of glaciers, forests and grasslands, rivers and colorful lagoons. (B,L,D)

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Hiking in Yendegaia.

Pio XI

DAYS 12 AND 13: EXPLORING TIERRA DEL FUEGO/KARUKINKA NATURAL PARK Tierra del Fuego is one of Patagonia’s crown jewels. We have special permission from the Wildlife Conservation Society to visit Karukinka Natural Park, home to nesting black-browed albatross, condors, and elephant seals. (B,L,D)

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DAY 14: THE CHILEAN FJORDS, BEAGLE CHANNEL & YENDEGAIA Myriad fjords or senos indent the coast. We cruise deep into the senos, punctuated at the end by tidewater glaciers, to explore by Zodiac, kayak, and on foot. Transit the Beagle Channel to Yendegaia, a newly established park on Tierra del Fuego. (B,L,D) DAY 15: CAPE HORN Today we visit Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of the continent, and, weather permitting, land there for panoramic views. (B,L,D) DAYS 16-18: ISLA DE LOS ESTADOS (STATEN ISLAND), ARGENTINA By special permission, Explorer will be one of the only expedition ships ever to visit extraordinary Staten Island. Its mountainous, forested landscapes and rugged fjords are beautiful. Spot southern rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, fur seals and sea lions. See the San Juan de Salvamento “lighthouse at the end of the world,” which inspired Jules Verne’s novel by the same name. (B,L,D) DAYS 19 AND 20: USHUAIA/ DISEMBARK/BUENOS AIRES/U.S. Disembark in Ushuaia. Take a charter flight to Buenos Aires and connect to your overnight flight home. (Day 19: B,L)

Exploring Chilean Fjords Torres del Paine Karukinka Puerto Natales

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Isla de los Estados (Staten Island)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2017 Oct. 7; 2018 Oct. 6

SPECIAL OFFER: Book the Oct. 7, 2017 departure by Jul. 31, 2017 for your choice of: • Free Easter Island Extension—or— • Free Iguazú Falls Extension—or— • Free Airfare round-trip from Miami Call or visit our website. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Add a two-day day pre-voyage Santiago extension. See page 38 for details. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE GUEST SPEAKER Conservationist Yolanda Kakabadse is president of the WWF Nature Fund and is deeply involved in environmental issues. Join her in 2017. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and instructor Rich Reid has specialized in environmental and adventure photography for more than two decades. Travel with him in 2017. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

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BEST OF CHILEAN PATAGONIA: FROM TORRES DEL PAINE TO CAPE HORN INCLUDES ARGENTINA’S STATEN ISLAND

15 DAYS/12 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $13,940 to $22,620 (See pages 122-123 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

n this expedition, you’ll savor the grandeur of Torres del Paine’s sunrises and sunsets, its iconic landscapes, and profusion of wildlife. Then explore fjords, glaciers, and panoramic vistas aboard National Geographic Orion. Venturing out on Zodiac forays, kayaking the pristine fjords, or hiking virgin trails, you’ll breathe the rarified air of a near-mythic region. Enjoy special access to Argentina’s Isla de los Estados (Staten Island)—a seldom-seen island covered in wind-sculpted flora, with abundant South American fur seals and Magellanic penguins. Discover the vast parklands of Yendegaia and Karukinka. And check viewing legendary Cape Horn on your life list, as well.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Discover over several days the wildlife-rich, iconic landscapes of Torres del Paine, Patagonia’s jewel. Stay three days at a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World, Tierra Patagonia Hotel, or similar. ▶▶ Explore wild, windswept Isla de los Estados (Staten Island), which has largely been off limits to travelers since 1923. ▶▶ Transit the legendary Beagle Channel and see storied Cape Horn. ▶▶ Venture through wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public, including Yendegaia and Karukinka Natural Parks in Tierra del Fuego. ▶▶ Zodiac cruise and kayak through the breathtaking Chilean fjords.

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Visit our website to read staff and guest speaker bios for this expedition. Torres del Paine National Park.

DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./SANTIAGO, CHILE Fly overnight to Santiago, Chile. Check in to the Grand Hyatt Hotel before exploring the Plaza de Armas, the main square and nearby Presidential Palace, enjoying the vibrant city. (Day 2: L) DAY 3: PUERTO NATALES Fly to Puerto Natales, one of Patagonia’s southern gateways, and check in to the Hotel Singular. Have an afternoon tour of town and dinner at the hotel. (B,L,D) DAYS 4-6: TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK Drive to this UNESCO Biosphere reserve and spend three days at the Tierra Patagonia Hotel, or similar, discovering one of the most wildliferich areas in the Americas, covering 450,000 acres of glaciers, forests, grasslands, rivers, and colorful lagoons. Choose among a variety of possibilities, including walks and hikes, horseback riding, sailing among icebergs to the foot of the immense Grey Glacier, visiting the Salto Grande waterfall, and seeing the towers of the central massif from the Blue Lagoon. Look out for guanacos, gray foxes, rheas and Andean condors. (B,L,D)

DAY 9: EXPLORING TIERRA DEL FUEGO/KARUKINKA NATURAL PARK Tierra del Fuego is one of Patagonia’s crown jewels. We have special permission from the Wildlife Conservation Society to visit Karukinka Natural Park, home to nesting black-browed albatross, condors, and elephant seals. (B,L,D)

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2017 Oct. 27; 2018 Mar. 7*, Oct. 25 *This voyage travels in reverse. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Add a post-voyage extension to Easter Island. See page 38 for details.

Magellanic penguins. DAY 10: THE BEAGLE CHANNEL & YENDEGAIA Myriad fjords or senos indent the coast. Cruise deep into the senos, punctuated at the end by tidewater glaciers, to explore by Zodiac, kayak, and on foot. Transit the Beagle Channel to Yendegaia, a newly established park on Tierra del Fuego. (B,L,D)

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Jonathan Irish has photographed on all seven continents and his work has been featured in National Geographic magazine and The New York Times. (Oct. 27, 2017). Learn more at expeditions.com/photo.

DAY 11: CAPE HORN Visit Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of the continent, and, weather permitting, land there for panoramic views. (B,L,D) Rhea pair. DAY 7: TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK/PUERTO NATALES/EMBARK We have a final morning to explore Torres del Paine. We then drive to Puerto Natales, where we embark National Geographic Orion. (B,L,D) DAY 8: KIRKE NARROWS & EXPLORING CHILEAN FJORDS Our Captain and local pilots guide us through Kirke Narrows, accessible only to a small ship such as Orion. We’ll look to make a first stop in the extensive maze of channels and islands of the Chilean fjords, where we may go out by Zodiac and kayak and look for elephant seals, or take a forest walk. (B,L,D)

DAYS 12 AND 13: ISLA DE LOS ESTADOS (STATEN ISLAND), ARGENTINA Discover extraordinary Staten Island. Its mountainous, forested landscapes and rugged fjords are beautiful. Spot southern rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, fur seals and sea lions. See the San Juan de Salvamento “lighthouse at the end of the world,” which inspired Jules Verne’s novel by the same name. (B,L,D) DAYS 14 AND 15: USHUAIA/ DISEMBARK/SANTIAGO/U.S. Disembark in Ushuaia. Take a charter flight to Santiago and connect to your overnight flight home. (Day 14: B,L)

Tierra Patagonia Hotel.

Guests kayaking.

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PATAGONIA: CHILEAN FJORDS AND ARGENTINA’S STATEN ISLAND 11 DAYS/8 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $8,950 to $16,720 (See pages 122-123 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

his carefully curated expedition offers the peak experiences of Patagonia and its surrounding environs in a compact time frame. Discover the fjords, glaciers, and vistas that make Chilean Patagonia one of the most lauded nature destinations on Earth. Exposing you to the ‘best of’ highlights, like the stunning Beagle Channel, massive glaciers and snowcapped peaks, this perfectly-paced voyage also brings you into the natural splendors of natural parks Yendegaia and Karukinka. Cap off your expedition by exploring Argentina’s rugged, seldom-seen Isla de los Estados (Staten Island), a land that has been largely off limits to travelers since 1923.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Venture through wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public, including Yendegaia and Karukinka Natural Parks in Tierra del Fuego. ▶▶ See massive glaciers, dramatic fjords, and soaring snow-covered peaks, and spot wildlife including condors and elephant seals. ▶▶ Transit the legendary Beagle Channel and take in the view of Cape Horn. ▶▶ Be one of the few people ever to explore Isla de los Estados (Staten Island).

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Visit our website to read staff and guest speaker bios for this expedition. Rockhopper penguins.

DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./SANTIAGO, CHILE Depart on an overnight flight to Santiago, Chile. Check in to the Grand Hyatt Hotel before having an afternoon guided overview of the city. We explore the Plaza de Armas, the main square and nearby Presidential Palace, enjoying the vibrant city. (Day 2: L)

We’ll see massive southern elephant seals. DAY 3: PUERTO NATALES/EMBARK Fly to Puerto Natales, one of Patagonia’s southern gateways, where we embark National Geographic Orion. (B,L,D)

DAY 7: CAPE HORN Today we visit Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of the continent, and, weather permitting, land there for panoramic views. (B,L,D) DAYS 8 AND 9: ISLA DE LOS ESTADOS (STATEN ISLAND), ARGENTINA By special permission, Orion will be one of the only expedition ships ever to visit extraordinary Staten Island. Its mountainous, forested landscapes and rugged fjords are beautiful. Spot southern rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, fur seals, and sea lions. See the San Juan de Salvamento “lighthouse at the end of the world,” which inspired Jules Verne’s novel by the same name. (B,L,D) DAYS 10 AND 11: USHUAIA/ DISEMBARK/SANTIAGO/U.S. Disembark in Ushuaia. Take a charter flight to Santiago and connect to your overnight flight home. (Day 10: B,L) Kayaking in Patagonia.

DAY 4: KIRKE NARROWS & EXPLORING THE CHILEAN FJORDS Our Captain and local pilots guide us through Kirke Narrows, accessible only to a small ship such as Orion. We’ll look to make a first stop in the extensive maze of channels and islands of the Chilean fjords, where we may go out by Zodiac and kayak and look for elephant seals or take a forest walk. (B,L,D)

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2017 Oct. 31; 2018 Mar. 7*; Oct. 29 *This voyage travels in reverse. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Add a post-voyage extension to Easter Island. See page 38 for details. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Jonathan Irish has photographed on all seven continents and his work has been featured in National Geographic magazine and The New York Times. (Oct. 31, 2017). Learn more at expeditions.com/photo.

DAY 5: EXPLORING TIERRA DEL FUEGO/KARUKINKA NATURAL PARK Tierra del Fuego is one of Patagonia’s crown jewels. We have special permission from the Wildlife Conservation Society to visit Karukinka Natural Park, home to nesting black-browed albatross, condors, and elephant seals. (B,L,D) DAY 6: THE BEAGLE CHANNEL & YENDEGAIA Myriad fjords or senos indent the coast. We cruise deep into the senos, punctuated at the end by tidewater glaciers, to explore by Zodiac, kayak, and on foot. Transit the Beagle Channel to Yendegaia, a newly established park on Tierra del Fuego. (B,L,D)

Yendegaia National Park

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EXPLORING ALASKA’S COASTAL WILDERNESS 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LION, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VENTURE PRICES FROM: $5,890 to $10,600 (See pages 129 & 131 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

xperience the remarkable beauty of Southeast Alaska on a voyage aboard the Sea Lion, Sea Bird, Venture, or Quest into a land of mist-shrouded fjords, tidewater glaciers, and islands teeming with wildlife. Search for killer whales and humpback whales, kayak amid glacial ice, spend a full day in Glacier Bay National Park, and learn about Alaska’s rich Tlingit heritage.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Kayak into protected coves and look for sea otters, seabirds, and harbor seals. ▶▶ Hike through lush forests to cascading waterfalls, and ride an expedition landing craft into coves to look for brown bears. ▶▶ Meet members of the Alaska Whale Foundation to learn about the local whale population, and get a first-hand perspective on Alaska's indigenous people from a Tlingit cultural interpreter. ▶▶ Discover Alaska’s seldom-seen, vibrant marine life revealed by our undersea specialist.

A humpback whale breaches.

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Our unparalleled 6-person expedition team aboard the Sea Lion and Sea Bird or 10-person team aboard the EXPERIENCE Quest and Venture is key to an in-depth experience. An expedition leader, 4 naturalists (depending on the ship), a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor and undersea specialist, plus a wellness specialist and video chronicler all contribute to your understanding of Alaska’s wonders. Certain departures will feature a National Geographic photographer or expert.

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ALASKA

DAY 1: SEATTLE/JUNEAU/EMBARK Fly from Seattle to Juneau. Explore the newly constructed Alaska State Museum, with its sprawling collection of natural history and cultural artifacts, and explore downtown Juneau. Settle into your cabin before dinner. Later, explore the port of Juneau on your own. (D) DAY 2: TRACY ARM—FORDS TERROR WILDERNESS Voyage into Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacular fjords, with waterfalls cascading from glacially carved walls. See the soaring Dawes or South Sawyer Glacier up close and take a cruise in an expedition landing craft for an unbeatable view of sculpted icebergs. Keep an eye out for harbor seals, porpoises and arctic terns. (B,L,D)

abundance of Steller sea lions and sea otters reside. We’ll search for marine mammals in the rich waters of Icy Strait and choose the perfect spot around Chichagof Island to hike and kayak. (B,L,D) DAY 6: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK By special permit, we explore Glacier Bay, a not-to-be-missed gem of Alaska. See glaciers that end abruptly at the water’s edge and possibly observe them “calving”—tons of ice crashing into the sea—accompanied by an exhilaratingly thunderous sound. Wildness abounds—mountain goats and brown bears patrol the shore; harbor seals, Steller sea lions and puffins live in these icy waters. A native Tlingit interpreter joins us to share the lore and legend of the area. We will also be joined by a National Park Service Ranger. (B,L,D) DAY 7: SOUTHEAST ALASKA’S ISLANDS, BAYS AND FJORDS Today, nature is our guide. We may explore an isolated beach to take a closer look at tide pools, beachcomb, or hike stunning forest trails, or see bear tracks worn into the soil while walking an isolated meadow. Sightings of bald eagles are very common. If conditions permit, we’ll do some kayaking, always watching for marine and terrestrial life. (B,L,D)

Petersburg. DAY 3: PETERSBURG Search for humpback whales as we head towards the small, true Alaskan town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island. Explore a unique Southeast Alaskan ecosystem, the “muskeg,” with stunted trees and carnivorous plants. There is an opportunity for bike riding and an optional floatplane excursion. Enjoy a crab feast this evening. (B,L,D)

DAY 8: SITKA/DISEMBARK/SEATTLE After breakfast we disembark in Sitka, Southeast Alaska’s only oceanfront town. Visit the onion-domed St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church. At the Raptor Rehabilitation Center, we have close views of species normally seen at a distance. Drive to the airport for our afternoon flight to Seattle. (B)

DAY 4: FREDERICK SOUND AND CHATHAM STRAIT With luck, we’ll see whales breaching, tailslapping or feeding. We’ll explore spectacular bays and inlets, following bear trails and salmon streams. Later, hike or kayak for up close exploration. (B,L,D) DAY 5: ICY STRAIT AND THE INIAN ISLANDS Explore among the Inian Islands, where an

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 May 14*, 21, 28*; Jun. 4, 11*, 18, 25*; Jul. 2, 9*, 16, 23*; Aug. 13, 20*, 27 (Sea Lion) May 27*; Jun. 8* (Sea Bird) Jul. 8*, 15, 22*, 29; Aug. 5*, 12, 19*, 26 (Quest) 2018 May 13*, 20, 27*; Jun. 3, 10*, 17, 24*; Jul. 1, 8*, 15, 22*,29; Aug. 5*, 12, 19*, 26 (Quest) Jul. 7*, 14, 21*, 28; Aug. 4*, 11, 18*, 25 (Venture) *Indicates itineraries in the reverse order, from Sitka to Juneau.

SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Jul. 31, 2017 and receive complimentary round-trip airfare between Seattle and Alaska on select May and June departures. EXPLORE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST Our Forest Service Special Use Permit for Tongass National Forest enables you to hike and kayak in wild and remote areas of Southeast Alaska. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Join Alaska resident and marine mammal photographer Flip Nicklin on the Jul. 8, 2017 voyage aboard the National Geographic Quest. SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Radiolab’s Robert Krulwich will be traveling aboard the National Geographic Quest on the Aug. 5, 2017 departure. Robert is co-host of Radiolab, WNYC’s program about ‘big ideas’ and one of radio’s most popular shows. He is also the author of the “Curiously Krulwich” blog, featured on National Geographic, where he illustrates hard-to-fathom concepts in science.

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A REMARKABLE JOURNEY TO ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA & HAIDA GWAII 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LION PRICES FROM: $10,900 to $19,860 (See page 129 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

oin a unique expedition in Alaska’s Inside Passage and British Columbia including Haida Gwaii (formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands) off the coast of British Columbia. We are the only company with ships carrying more than 22 guests permitted to visit Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage site in over two decades. Here, you’ll see the ancient totems at SGang Gwaay (Ninstints), a UNESCO World Heritage site, and meet with local artisans in a region rich with history seldom-seen.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Explore glacially-carved fjords, Glacier Bay National Park, and search for humpback whales in their summer feeding grounds. ▶▶ Kayak spectacular bays, see waterfalls cascading from glaciallycarved walls, and hike old-growth forest where paw prints outnumber foot prints. ▶▶ Explore ancestral Haida villages, see ancient totem poles, take part in a traditional dance performance, and much more. ▶▶ Be amongst endemic species in Haida Gwaii, considered the “Canadian Galápagos” for its wildlife-rich intertidal zone.

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Our unparalleled 6-person expedition team is key to an in-depth experience. An expedition leader, three natuEXPERIENCE ralists, a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, Haida Cultural Interpreter, and undersea specialist, plus a wellness specialist and video chronicler, all contribute to your understanding of Alaska’s wonders. Certain departures will feature a National Geographic photographer or expert.

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Visit our website to read staff bios for this expedition. Photographing the standing totem poles at SGang Gwaay.

ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA & HAIDA GWAII

DAY 1: SEATTLE/EMBARK Arrive in Seattle this afternoon and embark Sea Bird or Sea Lion. (D) DAY 2: GULF ISLANDS, BRITISH COLUMBIA Search for orca whales and sail north past forested islands. (B,L,D)

Naturalist describing forest ecology to guests. DAY 3: JOHNSTONE STRAIT AND ALERT BAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA Visit the U’mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay, where we’ll watch traditional First Nations performances and learn from the Kwakwaka’wakw people. (B,L,D) DAYS 4-5: INSIDE PASSAGE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Head northward along the coastline looking for whales, dolphins, bears, deer and other wildlife. Go ashore to explore or kayak the remote bays and inlets. (B,L,D) DAYS 6-8: HAIDA GWAII With a shared respect for the natural world, explore the islands of Haida Gwaii. A Haida cultural interpreter will join us, first visiting the Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay to learn about the incredible history of the Haida people and the meaning behind their renowned artwork. In the ancestral town of Old Massett, join in a traditional dance performance and feast, and meet local artisans. Explore the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage site. By special permit, see the ancient totems at SGang Gwaay (Ninstints) or K’una (Skedans). Take expedition landing craft around the incredibly biodiverse islands where endemic species thrive. (B,L,D)

DAY 9: MISTY FIORDS, ALASKA Cruise past glacially carved cliffs and kayak in the stillness of Misty Fiords’ forested backwaters. (B,L,D) DAY 10: FREDERICK SOUND AND PETERSBURG Join naturalists on deck and search for orcas, humpback whales, and Steller sea lions. Go ashore for a walk along a quiet forest trail and visit the fishing village of Petersburg, known as “Alaska’s Little Norway.” Enjoy a crab feast this evening. (B,L,D) DAY 11: TRACY ARM-FORDS TERROR WILDERNESS Voyage into Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacular fjords, with waterfalls cascading from glacially carved walls. See the soaring Dawes or South Sawyer Glacier up close and take a cruise in an expedition landing craft for an unbeatable view of sculpted icebergs. (B,L,D) DAY 12: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK Spend the entire day among enormous glaciers and expansive wilderness. Listen as the quiet stillness of the area is broken by the thunder of tons of ice calving into the sea. A native Tlingit interpreter joins us to share the lore and legend of the area. A National Park Service Ranger will join us as well. (B,L,D) DAY 13: ICY STRAIT AND THE INIAN ISLANDS Cruise among the Inian Islands, where an abundance of Steller sea lions reside. Hike nearby islands, kayak and search for whales in rich waters of Icy Strait. Conditions permitting, we’ll lower the ship’s hydrophone to listen in on the whales’ communication. (B,L,D) DAY 14: SOUTHEAST ALASKA’S ISLANDS, BAYS AND FJORDS Kayak and hike among forested islands on our final exploration of Southeast Alaska. (B,L,D) DAY 15: SITKA/DISEMBARK/SEATTLE See the picturesque city of Sitka on Baranof Island and meet eagles up close at the Raptor Rehabilitation Center before transferring to the airport for flights to Seattle. (B)

Glacier Bay N.P. Inian Islands

Icy Strait Tracy Arm Admiralty Is.

Sitka

Frederick Sound

ALASKA Misty Fiords HAIDA GWAII

Old Massett Skidegate

BRITISH COLUMBIA

SGang Gwaay (Ninstints)

Alert Bay Pacific Ocean

Gulf Islands

Seattle

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Apr. 30 ; May 13 ; Sep. 3* , 4* ; 2018 May 5 , 6; Aug. 26*, 27* *These departures travel in the reverse order, from Sitka to Seattle, making all the same stops. Photo Expedition

SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Jul. 31, 2017 and receive complimentary one-way air (Sitka/Seattle) on select April & May departures. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS Choose your departure and join National Geographic photographer, Phil Schermeister on the May 13, 2017 voyage or, legendary marine mammal photographer, Flip Nicklin on the Sep. 4, 2017 departure.

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WILD ALASKA ESCAPE 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $4,290 to $7,490 (See page 129 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

Our unparalleled 6-person expedition team is key to an in-depth experience. An expedition leader, three EXPERIENCE naturalists, a LindbladNational Geographic certified photo instructor, plus a wellness specialist and video chronicler, all contribute to your understanding of Alaska’s wonders. Certain departures will feature a National Geographic photographer or expert.

xplore wild Alaska on an active, exciting expedition to see the region’s iconic wildlife and epic landscapes in the compact timeframe of one work week. Take long hikes on world-class trails through forests of towering trees, kayak long routes deep into glacially carved fjords, stand-up paddleboard in calm bays, and raft to an ancient Alaska native village—all with our nimble expedition ship as your moving basecamp.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Paddle on long, naturalist-guided kayaking journeys into Alaska’s dramatic bays. ▶▶ Explore Haines, the “adventure capital of Alaska,” via raft, bicycle, or hiking boots. ▶▶ Zip around incredible icebergs and to the face of a glacier in Tracy or Endicott Arm.

+ 30 YEARS

Visit our website to read staff and guest speaker bios for this expedition. Explore by bike in Haines.

ALASKA

DAY 1: SITKA/EMBARK Arrive in Sitka, Southeast Alaska’s only oceanfront town. Stretch your legs by walking the Totem Trail in Sitka National Historic Park or other local nature trails before stopping in at the Raptor Rehabilitation Center for an up close look at Alaska’s birds of prey. Embark National Geographic Sea Bird. (L,D) DAY 2: EXPLORING BARANOF OR CHICHAGOF ISLAND Immerse yourself in the wilds of Alaska as you kayak deep into one of Baranof or Chichagof Island’s countless, breathtaking bays. Hear bald eagles call from the tops of towering spruce and hemlock trees as you paddle through these mirror-calm waters. In the afternoon, hear the stories of this ancient rain forest on an adventurous hike with your naturalist guide. (B,L,D) DAY 3: LYNN CANAL At the northern limit of Alaska’s Inside Passage, the Lynn Canal offers ample opportunity for active exploration. Spend today hiking and kayaking in the shadows of snow-capped peaks where the mighty Chilkat River meets the sea. Tonight we’ll call into the small town of Haines for an Alaskan evening as the locals do. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: TRACY ARM—FORDS TERROR WILDERNESS Awake this morning in the stunningly beautiful Tracy or Endicott Arm, part of the Fords Terror Wilderness. Enter this glacially carved wilderness aboard our nimble ship, then set out to explore by expedition landing craft for a view of South Sawyer or Dawes Glaciers. If conditions permit, hop into one of our kayaks to paddle along fjord walls that soar straight from the sea, as you spot curious harbor seals trailing your wake. Cap off your adventurous voyage with the Captain’s farewell dinner. (B,L,D)

Haines Lynn Canal Chichagof Island

Sitka

Baranof Island

Juneau Tracy Arm

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Jun. 3*; Jul. 6, 11*, 16, 21*; Aug. 15, 25, 30* 2018 May 19, 24*, 29; Jun. 3*, 28; Jul. 3*, 8, 13*; Aug. 7, 12*, 17, 22* *Indicates itineraries in the reverse order, from Juneau to Sitka.

Early morning hike. DAY 6: JUNEAU/DISEMBARK/SEATTLE Disembark in downtown Juneau and transfer to the airport for flights to Seattle. (B)

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERT Travel with National Geographic outdoor adventure and travel photographer, Jonathan Irish on the Jul. 11 & 16, 2017 voyages.

Rafting down the Chilkat River. DAY 4: HAINES Haines is known as the “adventure capital of Alaska” for a very good reason. Many, in fact. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, you can choose from one of many world class hikes, cycle along the edge of a glacial fjord, or take an optional float plane excursion over Glacier Bay National Park. Or you may also choose to raft down the Chilkat River, calling into the ancient Chilkat Tlingit village of Klukwan for a dance demonstration and cultural interpretation. The day is full of options. (B,L,D)

South Sawyer glacier.

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BIG PICTURE ALASKA 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $8,990 to $15,740 (See page 129 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

Our unparalleled 6-person expedition team is key to an in-depth experience. An expedition leader, three EXPERIENCE naturalists, a LindbladNational Geographic certified photo instructor and undersea specialist, plus a wellness specialist and video chronicler, all contribute to your understanding of Alaska’s wonders. Certain departures will feature a National Geographic photographer or expert.

ail aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird on this immersive, wide-ranging photo expedition through Alaska’s famed Inside Passage. Experience the perfect mix of small-town life and the grand expanse of the wild landscape that surrounds it. Capture it all with the help of our Lindblad-National Geographic photo expedition team.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Raft though the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, which boasts the largest congregation of bald eagles in the world. ▶▶ Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Misty Fiords National Monument, and search for humpback whales in their summer feeding grounds. ▶▶ Kayak amid glacial ice, hike the Tongass National Forest and learn about the region’s rich Tlingit heritage.

+ 30 YEARS

Visit our website to read staff and guest speaker bios for this expedition. Kayaking for the perfect shot.

ALASKA

DAY 1: KETCHIKAN/EMBARK Arrive in Ketchikan, view the priceless collection of 19th-century Tlingit totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center. Embark National Geographic Sea Bird. (D)

DAY 7: LYNN CANAL Hike and kayak where the mighty Chilkat River meets the sea, in the shadow of snow-capped peaks and at the northern limit of Alaska’s Inside Passage. (B,L,D)

DAY 2: MISTY FIORDS Wake amid the glacially-carved cliffs of Misty Fiords National Monument. Explore by expedition landing craft and kayak for a closer perspective. (B,L,D)

DAY 8: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK We spend the entire day amidst the coves, fjords, tidewater glaciers, and majestic mountains of Glacier Bay National Park. Search for mountain goats, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, and puffins. A native Tlingit interpreter and a National Park Service Ranger join us to share the local legends of the area. (B,L,D) DAY 9: ICY STRAIT/INIAN ISLANDS See an abundance of Steller sea lions. Hike nearby islands, kayak, and search for whales in the rich waters of Icy Strait. (B,L,D)

Bald eagle. DAY 3: BEHM CANAL/CLARENCE STRAIT Explore the verdant Tongass National Forest. Cruise through steep-walled fiords in search of photogenic wildlife. (B,L,D) DAY 4: THOMAS BAY/PETERSBURG Call at the quaint Alaskan town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island. See a unique muskeg ecosystem with stunted trees and carnivorous plants. Explore by bike or optional flightseeing. (B,L,D)

DAY 10: EXPLORING BARANOF OR CHICHAGOF ISLANDS Kayak, hike, and explore where conditions are best and wildlife most active. Cap off the day with the Captain’s farewell dinner. (B,L,D) DAY 11: SITKA/DISEMBARK/SEATTLE After breakfast, disembark to visit picturesque Saint Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral then visit the Raptor Rehabilitation Center before transferring to the airport for flights to Seattle. (B)

Haines Glacier Bay N.P. Inian Islands Icy Strait

Lynn Canal

Tracy Arm Sitka Petersburg ALASKA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Clarence Strait Ketchikan

Misty Fiords

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Jun. 16* , 26 ; Jul. 26* ; Aug. 5 2018 Jun. 8* , 18 ; Jul. 18* , 28 Photo Expeditions *Itinerary travels Sitka to Ketchikan making all the same stops. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS Travel with National Geographic photographers, Krista Rossow on Jun. 16 and Andrew Coleman on the Jun. 26, 2017 departures. Expedition Photography Director, Ralph Lee Hopkins will be aboard for the Jul. 26 and Aug. 5, 2017 voyages. EXPLORE TONGASS NATIONAL PARK Our Forest Service Special Use Permit for Tongass National Forest enables you to hike and kayak in wild and remote areas of Southeast Alaska.

DAY 5: TRACY ARM—FORDS TERROR WILDERNESS Navigate the spectacular Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords to South Sawyer or Dawes Glacier, and, if conditions permit, venture closer in our expedition landing craft for unparalleled photo opportunities. (B,L,D) DAY 6: HAINES Explore Alaska’s “adventure capital” on a world class hike or bike ride along the edge of a glacial lake. Or raft the Chilkat River to a bald eagle preserve, and call at the ancient Chilkat Tlingit village of Klukwan for a cultural interpretation. (B,L,D)

Photographers, Chichagof Island.

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TREASURES OF THE INSIDE PASSAGE: ALASKA AND BRITISH COLUMBIA 13 DAYS/12 NIGHTS OR 14 DAYS/13 NIGHTS ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VENTURE PRICES FROM: $9,390 TO $15,960 (See page 131 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee prices for 2018 departures.

Glacier Bay N.P. Inian Islands

Icy Strait Tracy Arm

Sitka

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Explore the wild and sublimely tranquil San Juan and Gulf Islands. ▶▶ Observe a moving First Nations performance at the U’Mista Cultural Center.

Frederick Sound Petersburg

ALASKA Misty Fiords

▶▶ By special permit, spend a full day exploring Glacier Bay National Park. DAYS 1 AND 2: SEATTLE/EMBARK/ SAN JUAN ISLANDS Arrive in Seattle and embark the National Geographic Quest. Spend the next day discovering the San Juan Islands on hiking and kayaking excursions, and look for orcas in the surround waters. (Day 1: D; Day 2: B,L,D) DAY 3: GULF ISLANDS Located in the Strait of Georgia, the Gulf Islands are a kayaker’s paradise. Paddle along rocky coastlines and forested islets, seeking out harbor seals and sea birds. (B,L,D) DAYS 4, 5, AND 6: ALERT BAY/BRITISH COLUMBIA’S INSIDE PASSAGE In Alert Bay, visit the U’Mista Cultural Centre to meet members of the Kwakwaka’wakw community and watch a traditional performance. Continue north along pristine shores, looking for orcas, dolphins, bears, and other wildlife. Disembark to explore bays and inlets by kayak and on foot. (B,L,D) DAYS 7 AND 8: MISTY FIORDS/ PETERSBURG Cruise amid the glacially carved cliffs of Misty Fiords National Monument. Set out on Zodiacs or kayaks to explore forested backwaters framed by snowcapped peaks. The following day, search for humpback whales as we navigate the fishing village of Petersburg on Mitkof Island. (B,L,D) DAY 9: TRACY ARM-FORDS TERROR WILDERNESS Enter Tracy or Endicott Arm – spectacular

Humpback whale.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Alert Bay

fjords where waterfalls cascade from towering cliffs. Board Zodiacs to maneuver among large icebergs, and get up-close views of glaciers. Keep your eye on the coastline to spot feeding bears and mountain goats. (B,L,D) DAY 10: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK By special permission, spend the day exploring Glacier Bay, where enormous glaciers flow from towering ice fields. A native Tlingit interpreter and National Park Service Ranger joins us to share the lore and legend of the area. (B,L,D) DAYS 11 AND 12: INIAN ISLANDS AND ICY STRAIT/BARANOF OR CHICHAGOF ISLANDS Hike and kayak among the Inian Islands, and look for whales in Icy Strait. The next day, explore either Baranof or Chichagof Islands—both part of the ancient Tongass National Forest. (B,L,D) DAY 13: SITKA/DISEMBARK/SEATTLE Visit St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral with its picturesque spire; walk through the Sitka National Historical Park; and meet eagles up-close at the Raptor Rehabilitation Center. Transfer to airport for flights to Seattle. (B)

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Pacific Ocean

Gulf Islands San Juan Islands Seattle

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Jun. 26; Sep. 2* (Quest) 2018† Apr. 30; Sep. 2* (Quest) Jun. 24; Sep. 1* (Venture) *These departures travel in the reverse order. †2018 voyages will be one day/night longer, priced accordingly, and include a stop in Victoria, BC. Call for details

SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Jul. 31, 2017 and receive complimentary one-way air (Sitka/Seattle) on the Apr. 30, 2018 departure. Subject to availability. New bookings only. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Flip Nicklin joins the Jun. 26, 2017 departure.

ADD AN INLAND ADVENTURE— 2 WAYS TO EXPLORE DENALI Discover the wildness at the heart of Alaska by adding an inland exploration of Denali National Park to your coastal expedition. Choose from two ways to explore this grand National Park—both capped with rail rides on the historic Alaska Railroad through scenic countryside that is otherwise inaccessible.

TALKEETNA & DENALI NATIONAL PARK ADVENTURE PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION

7 DAYS

DENALI NATIONAL PARK FROM THE NORTH FACE LODGE

Cost Per Person: $5,690 Dbl; $7,690 Single Occupancy

PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION

Discover the small-town charm of Talkeetna, a jumping off point for mountaineers today and gold prospectors of yesteryear. Venture into the Kantishna Valley of Denali National Park via restricted-access roads where grizzlies, moose, caribou, wolves, marmots, beavers, and eagles are prevalent. On daily guided hikes, with the Kantishna Roadhouse as our basecamp, you can choose from multiple adventures from highly active and adventurous to slower paces more accommodating to families or multigenerational groups. A series of interpretive, educational and entertaining programs are offered each afternoon. Learn about the history and culture of the area, take a walk with an interpretive guide, pan for gold or just enjoy some relaxation on the porch.

Cost Per Person: $6,190 Dbl; $8,590 Single Occupancy

7 DAYS

Begin and end your days at the idyllic North Face Lodge, located 89 miles into the heart of the Park. With unparalleled access to prime hiking and wildlife viewing, the lodge is a quiet retreat, accessible only to guests and staff. Dine on delicIous, locally sourced cuisine, and enjoy nightly presentations that tell the story of Denali’s natural and cultural history. Explore via private vehicles, or if you prefer a more personal exploration, you can hike a trail near the lodge, canoe on Wonder Lake, bike, or even spend an afternoon fishing.

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EXPLORING BRITISH COLUMBIA & THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $4,990 to $8,540 (See page 131 for complete prices.)

Our unparalleled 10-person expedition team is key to an in-depth experience. An expedition leader, four EXPERIENCE naturalists, a LindbladNational Geographic certified photo instructor and undersea specialist, plus a wellness specialist and video chronicler, all contribute to your understanding of the Pacific Northwest wonders. Certain departures will feature a National Geographic photographer or expert.

iscover the powerful wilderness and warm charm of the Pacific Northwest aboard the new 100-guest National Geographic Quest—built from the keel up to explore places where wildlife lingers and larger ships cannot go—all in grand style and comfort. Venture to the spectacular San Juan Islands and sail through channels of British Columbia that teem with sea life, plus visit charming towns and First Nations heritage sites. This one-way voyage between Seattle and Vancouver allows ample time to not only experience the richness of the living culture of the Namgis First Nations of Alert Bay, but also time to linger in the verdant, photogenic fjords of British Columbia.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Kayak, hike, and expedition landing craft cruise the wildlife-rich coasts of Desolation Sound and the Gulf Islands. ▶▶ Learn the history of First Nations people through their art and powerful dance performances. ▶▶ Search for killer whales where they’re most reliably found in the Northern Hemisphere. ▶▶ Enjoy a private reception at the acclaimed natural history artist Robert Bateman’s museum.

+ 30 YEARS

Visit our website to read staff bios for this expedition.

Kayaking in the San Juan Islands.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

DAY 1: SEATTLE/EMBARK Arrive in Seattle and transfer to the Quest to begin your expedition. (D) DAY 2: EXPLORING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS Today we’ll visit the more remote of the San Juan Islands, an archipelago in northern Washington State perfect for kayaking, exploring by Zodiac, and hiking. Search for seals, sea lions, river otters, bald eagles, and killer whales. (B,L,D) DAY 3: FRIDAY HARBOR Explore Friday Harbor, a picturesque town on San Juan Island. Visit the Whale Museum, with its fascinating collection of artifacts, artwork, and whale skeletons. Stop in at small shops

Victoria, British Columbia.

and galleries. Later, we’ll search for killer whales on our way to British Columbia. (B,L,D) DAY 4: VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA Clear into Canada in the charming city of Victoria and choose from several tailor-made options to explore based on your interests. Visit private gardens, bike along the waterfront, stroll through Old Town or peruse the collections at local art galleries. In the evening, enjoy a private reception at the Robert Bateman Centre while taking in the incredible collection of paintings. (B,L,D) DAY 5: EXPLORING THE GULF ISLANDS Wake this morning among the Gulf Islands, a rich archipelago in the Strait of Georgia, and a yachter’s paradise. We’ll take our pick of perfect spots to kayak, hike, and search for wildlife. (B,L,D) DAY 6: JOHNSTONE STRAIT/ ALERT BAY Sail through Johnstone Strait, a waterway cut through a magnificently wild and scenic area of mountains and islands. These ocean waters are also home to extraordinary whale and bird watching. Today we visit one of the oldest First Nations village sites in British Columbia. Alert Bay on Cormorant Island has been and continues to be the home of the

Alert Bay

Johnstone Strait Desolation Sound

Vancouver Island

CANADA

Gulf Islands Pacific Ocean

Victoria

Vancouver San Juan Islands

Seattle

Kwakwaka’wakw people and a center for the living culture found throughout the Northwest Coast. We will visit the U’mista Cultural Centre opened in 1980, this center houses one of the finest collections of elaborately carved potlatch masks, regalia and coppers. We’ll then make a stop to visit the Big House a short distance away where the Tsasala Cultural Group continues the sharing of culture, “educating the world about their songs, dances, teachings and values.” (B,L,D) DAY 7: DESOLATION SOUND Desolation Sound, on the north end of British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, is a mecca for kayakers and small yachts. It’s easy to understand why, with its calm, sheltered waters and outstanding natural beauty. By kayak there are many isolated bays to poke into and islets that beckon for exploration. On land there are meadows and forest trails for hiking. Tonight, enjoy Captain’s Farewell dinner. (B,L,D) DAY 8: VANCOUVER/DISEMBARK Vancouver is British Columbia’s largest city and the major port for all of western Canada. It lies in a stunning setting, surrounded almost completely by water, with snowcapped mountains rising vertically from its very backyard. After breakfast, disembark the ship for connecting flights home. (B)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Sep 14, 21*, 28; Oct. 5* *Travels Vancouver to Seattle making all the same stops.

Killer whale.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Join National Geographic photographer and naturalist Jeff Mauritzen on the Sep. 14, 2017 voyage.

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COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS JOURNEY: HARVESTS, HISTORY & LANDSCAPES 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LION & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST PRICES FROM: $4,890 to $8,540 (See pages 129 & 131 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

he Corps of Discovery expedition, led by Lewis and Clark from 1804 to 1806, was a dramatic episode in American history. Conceived by President Thomas Jefferson as more than a geographic exploration, it studied native cultures, collected specimens, and, through maps, put form to what was terra incognita. Retrace Lewis & Clark’s rich history of exploration. Visit campsites of the Corps of Discovery and learn about their relationships with the Native American tribes. Plus see diverse landscapes, travel through a series of eight locks, and enjoy locally and sustainably sourced cuisine, including award-winning wines and craft brews.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Follow the path of Lewis and Clark’s expedition, stopping at some of their campsites and learning about the Nez Perce people they encountered.

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Our unparalleled 4-person expedition team aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic EXPERIENCE Sea Lion or 6-person team aboard the National Geographic Quest is key to an in-depth experience in this region. An expedition leader, historian, geologist and naturalist/Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, plus a wellness specialist and video chronicler, will ensure unparalleled understanding and enjoyment of the places and people along our route.

+ 20 YEARS

Visit our website to read staff bios for this expedition. Mirrored reflection of the cliffs and lighthouse at Cape Disappointment.

▶▶ Explore the history, geology, and cuisine of the Columbia & Snake rivers region aboard an intimate, 62-guest expedition ship. ▶▶ Enjoy locally sourced, sustainable food on board, from providers along the way, so it’s literally as fresh as can be.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

DAY 1: PORTLAND, OREGON/ EMBARK Board our ship and cruise the center of Portland on the Willamette River before reaching the Columbia River. (D) DAY 2: ASTORIA We begin our journey by navigating the Columbia to the mouth of the river at Astoria. At Fort Clatsop, where the explorers hunkered down for the wet winter of 1805-1806, we walk through the full-scale reconstructed fort. Visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum, which chronicles the history of river navigation and this port town. In the afternoon explore more of Lewis and Clark history with several options to choose from. (B,L,D) DAY 3: COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE/ HOOD RIVER This morning we begin our orientation to the Gorge. You’ll get a fresh perspective on such highlights as Bonneville Lock and Dam, Beacon Rock, and Multnomah Falls. Continue through the Gorge to Hood River, where we’ll enjoy fresh fruit and taste award-winning wines at a local vineyard. (B,L,D) DAY 4: THE DALLES/MARYHILL MUSEUM Visit the Columbia River Gorge Discovery Center to learn about the region’s natural history. Hike or take bicycles along the beautiful river trail. In the afternoon we’ll visit the Maryhill Museum with its impressive collection of Rodin sculptures and drawings, Guests exploring via expedition landing craft after exiting the McNary Lock.

Palouse River WASHINGTON Snake River Astoria Portland

Columbia Gorge Bonneville Dam

Maryhill John Day Museum Dam

Hood River

Willamette River

extensive collection of Native American baskets, and other fascinating exhibits. (B,L,D) DAY 5: EXPLORING THE PALOUSE RIVER The still water of the Palouse River is the perfect mirror for the surrounding basalt cliffs as we set off cruising on our expedition landing craft and kayak adventures. Visit Palouse Falls, where cascading waters plunge into the pool below. Afterwards, sail up the Snake River, enjoying a taste of local specialties. (B,L,D) DAY 6: CLARKSTON, WASHINGTON At Clarkston, we find ourselves at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers, more than 450 miles from the sea. Travel by comfortable jet boat up the Snake River into one of North America’s most scenic spots, spectacular Hells Canyon. (B,L,D) DAY 7: CLARKSTON/DISEMBARK Transfer to Lewiston, Idaho or Spokane, Washington for connecting flights home. (B)

IDAHO Clearwater River Clarkston

Lewiston

Hells Canyon

OREGON

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Sep. 19, 20, 26*; Oct. 1, 2, 7*, 8*, 13, 19* (Sea Bird & Sea Lion) 2018 Sep. 17, 23*, 29; Oct. 5*, 11, 17* (Quest) *These departures travel from Clarkston, Washington to Portland, Oregon.

SPECIAL OFFER: Book now and receive a $500 AIR CREDIT on select 2017 & 2018 departures. New bookings only; subject to availability. Please call for details. PRE- AND POST- OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Can be combined with an overnight in Portland. Please call for details. Portland City Tour: Half-day guided exploration of the city’s mustsee highlights, neighborhoods and lush parks. Willamette Valley Wine Tour: Combine the Portland City Tour with a visit to a few of the region’s most acclaimed boutique wineries. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS Join National Geographic photographer Becky Hale on the Sep. 19, 2017 departure and National Geographic photographer and naturalist Jeff Mauritzen (pictured right) on the Oct. 1 & 7, 2017 departures. Willamette Valley.

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BAJA CALIFORNIA AND THE SEA OF CORTEZ: AMONG THE GREAT WHALES 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LION PRICES FROM: $6,590 to $11,390 (See page 129 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

eeing gray whales in their natural habitat is one of the great delights of this voyage. In Bahía Magdalena, venture out in expedition landing craft among these magnificent creatures. In the Sea of Cortez, search for a variety of whales, plus dolphins, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, cormorants and magnificent frigatebirds. You’ll also snorkel among sea lions, join naturalists on hikes amid barrel cacti and sculpted sand dunes, and see a variety of desert flora and fauna.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Get an up-close view of gigantic gray whale mothers and their calves in the breeding grounds of Bahía Magdalena. ▶▶ Go snorkeling amid sea lions, brilliant blue damselfish, and schools of king angelfish. ▶▶ Kayak clear blue waters on the lookout for a variety of bird species including magnificent frigatebirds. ▶▶ Explore diverse landscapes, including sand dunes, a cactus forest and deserted islands.

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Our expert 6-person expedition team will illuminate the wonders of the Sea of Cortez from every possible angle. EXPERIENCE Your expedition leader, undersea specialist, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor and naturalists, plus a wellness specialist and video chronicler, are dedicated to ensuring an incredible voyage. Certain departures feature a National Geographic photographer.

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DAY 7: EXPLORING THE SEA OF CORTEZ Today is a day with the luxury of no specific plan. You may spend time on the lookout for whales, bottlenose and common dolphin, or explore some of the many uninhabited islands such as Isla San Francisco or Isla San Jose, known for its sweeping beaches and arroyos. Birdlife may be plentiful, and the nutrient-rich sea is home to an overwhelming variety of fish: king angelfish, surgeonfish, butterfly fish, damselfish, and the beautiful parrotfish. (B,L,D) DAY 8: LA PAZ/DISEMBARK Disembark in La Paz after breakfast and transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)

Guests snokeling with sea lion. DAYS 2-4: BAHÍA MAGDALENA Navigate through an immense system of protected coves and channels, surrounded by a fringe of mangrove channels at one edge of a vast, windswept plain. Each winter, during their long migration, gray whales travel south from their Arctic feeding grounds to breed and raise their calves in these sheltered waters. Observe migrating whales from the ship and up close from our expedition landing craft. Watch for magnificent frigatebirds, pelicans, cormorants, terns, great blue herons, ibis and willets. (B,L,D)

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DAY 1: LOS ANGELES/LA PAZ/SAN CARLOS/EMBARK Upon arrival in La Paz, transfer to San Carlos where we embark Sea Bird or Sea Lion. (D)

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2018 Jan. 13*, 20, 27*; Feb. 3, 10*, 17, 24*; Mar. 3, 10* (Sea Bird) 2018 Jan. 27; Feb. 3*, 10, 17*, 24 (Sea Lion) *These departures travel in reverse from La Paz to San Carlos, making all the same stops. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERT Greg Marshall is a scientist, inventor, and filmmaker who has dedicated the last 25 years to studying, exploring, and documenting life in the oceans. He is the inventor of the Crittercam, a research tool used to record data from an animal's perspective. Join Greg on the Jan. 13 & 20, 2018 voyages.

DAY 5: LOS CABOS AND GORDA BANKS This morning cruise past Friars Rocks at Land’s End. For those who wish, we will visit the historic town center of San José del Cabo. The afternoon is spent at the Gorda Banks seamount or La Fortuna, gathering places for whales, especially humpbacks, dolphins and other sea life. (B,L,D) DAY 6: LOS ISLOTES AND ISLA ESPÍRITU SANTO At Los Islotes, don flippers, a mask and snorkel (which we’ll gladly provide) and swim with curious sea lions. We have a leisurely afternoon to swim, kayak, paddleboard, or hike at Isla Espíritu Santo. Brown pelicans, gulls and boobies are all part of the landscape. Finish the day with a relaxing beach barbecue complete with a bonfire and a star-filled sky. (B,L,D)

After a beach barbecue, guests gather around a bonfire.

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BAJA CALIFORNIA: A REMARKABLE JOURNEY 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LION PRICES FROM: $11,290 to $19,340 (See page 129 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

mbark on a comprehensive photo expedition that explores both the Pacific side of Baja California and the islands in the Sea of Cortez. Venture into the gray whale lagoons for up close encounters, and then spend ample time exploring the Sea of Cortez and all its marine mammals. See scores of blue-footed boobies and pelicans, kayak into quiet grottos, and visit charming seaside towns.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Get up-close views of gray whale mothers and their growing calves as they prepare for their journey back to arctic feeding grounds. ▶▶ Kayak clear blue waters to search for wildlife, including magnificent frigatebirds, and possibly explore water-level caves by kayak. ▶▶ Snorkel the living sea: observe large schools of vibrantly colored fish, swim among playful sea lions, and much more. ▶▶ With more time for adventure, rely on your expedition leader to take you where wildlife will be at its best—including a possible exploration of a rare island covered in hundreds of thousands of elegant terns or shorelines where whales and dolphins congregate in great numbers.

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Our expert 6-person expedition team will illuminate the wonders of Baja & the Sea of Cortez from every EXPERIENCE possible angle. Your expedition leader, undersea specialist, three Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructors and naturalists, plus a wellness specialist and video chronicler, are dedicated to ensuring an incredible voyage. A National Geographic photographer is on board and at your service.

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DAY 1: LOS ANGELES/LA PAZ/ SAN CARLOS, MEXICO/EMBARK Fly to La Paz and transfer to San Carlos to embark Sea Bird or Sea Lion. (D)

DAY 5: AT SEA As we travel south along the Pacific coast of the peninsula, there is a chance of seeing a wide variety of marine life, including the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale. (B,L,D)

Iguana on top of cardon cactus. DAY 2: BAHÍA MAGDALENA Explore the ever-shifting sand dunes of Isla Magdalena, on a cross-island walk to one of the most pristine beaches in the Pacific. Bird watching here can be excellent - magnificent firgatebirds, pelicans, cormorants, terns and great blue herons, ibis, whimbrels and willets are among the species we might see. (B,L,D) DAY 3 AND 4: LAGUNA SAN IGNACIO Laguna San Ignacio is a large bay and favored

DAY 6-14: ISLANDS OF THE SEA OF CORTEZ Cruise past the spectacular Friars Rocks at Land’s End. For those who wish, we will arrange a visit to the historic town center of San Jose del Cabo. Other stops include: Espiritu Santo, Los Islotes and Santa Catalina. After over 35+ years of exploration here, we are still discovering new places and experiencing exciting events: bowriding bottlenose dolphins; a pod if fin whales feeding around a convergence zone; the vision of hundreds of Humboldt squid illuminated in the ship’s bow lights. The best areas for whale watching remain

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haunt of the gray whales in Baja. The ship will linger in this remote and important locale, while we observe the mother and calf pairs—from the ship, and from water level in our expedition landing craft and local pangas. It’s not unusual for mothers and calves to approach our boats and act playful. (B,L,D)

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consistent—the waters south of Isla del Carmen, Canal de Ballenas up north, and near the mouth of Bahía concepción. We make sure to be in prime position to observe them all. (B,L,D) DAY 15: LA PAZ/DISEMBARK/ RETURN U.S. Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for your flights home. (B)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2018 Mar. 4* , 17 , 19 *This departure travels in the reverse order, making all the same stops. Photo Expedition

Up-close encounter with gray whale.

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WHALES & WILDNESS: SPRING IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LION PRICES FROM: $6,190 to $10,790 (See page 129 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

atch whales and dolphins from the deck of one of our intimate, 62-guest expedition ships and at water level from nimble expedition landing craft. Spring in the Sea of Cortez is the best time to see large pods of dolphins and various species of whales—blue, sperm, pilot, fin and Bryde’s—all in the same week. Hike uninhabited beaches and desert landscapes. Observe myriad seabirds. Kayak in pristine waters, snorkel among reef fish and enjoy the serenity of a sunset beach barbecue under a starry sky. This unique journey is designed with a flexible itinerary, with our staff choosing sites based on conditions and to maximize wildlife sightings, adding a stimulating sense of adventure to each day.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Search for pods of dolphins and various species of whales: blue, fin, sperm, humpback, pilot or Bryde’s. ▶▶ Kayak, swim and snorkel with sea lions in pristine waters, and hike diverse desert landscapes. ▶▶ Visit the old mining town of Santa Rosalia, with its wooden homes and a steel church designed by Gustave Eiffel.

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EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Our expert 6-person expedition team will illuminate the wonders of Baja & the Sea of Cortez from every possible EXPERIENCE angle. Your expedition leader, undersea specialist, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor and naturalists, plus a wellness specialist and video chronicler, are dedicated to ensuring an incredible voyage. A National Geographic photographer is on board and at your service.

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Visit our website to read staff bios for this expedition. California sea lions basking in the sun.

ISLA SAN MARCOS: At Isla San Marcos there is a beautiful cove for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. In the afternoon we are again in rich whale waters, near the mouth of Bahía Concepción where we stand a good chance of sighting several species of whales, particularly fin or sperm. ISLA SAN JOSE: As one of the largest islands in the Sea of

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ISLAS SAN ESTEBAN & SAN PEDRO MÁRTIR: Walk up a desert wash, to search for desert birds and the endemic pinto chuckwalla—a harmless desert lizard. Later visit Isla San Pedro Mártir, a 1,000-foot-high guano-covered island that is home to thousands of nesting seabirds. Blue-footed boobies, red-billed tropicbirds, pelicans and frigatebirds are all found here.

ISLA SANTA CATALINA: This morning we’ll search for whales in the waters south of Isla del Carmen, an area that has proven to be one of the best for finding blue whales, and often bottlenose and common dolphins. In the afternoon we visit Isla Santa Catalina, famous for its giant barrel cactus and lovely cardon cactus forest. The protected bay of our anchorage is also an excellent site for snorkeling.

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DAYS 2-7: EXPLORING THE SEA OF CORTEZ Our routing is designed with flexibility in mind, to maximize opportunities for wildlife sightings. It will most likely include the islands and activities listed below, although the order may vary. (B,L,D)

Cortez, Isla San Jose offers many possibilities for exploration. Hike an “enchanted” arroyo, visit an abandoned salt works or take expedition landing craft cruises deep into mangrove channels. In the evening we get to enjoy a beach barbecue under the desert sky.

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DAY 1: U.S./LOS CABOS, MEXICO/ LA PAZ/EMBARK Fly into Los Cabos and transfer to La Paz, embark our ship and set sail on the Sea of Cortez. (D)

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Apr. 1 , 8 , 10 , 15, 22 2018 Mar. 31 ; Apr. 2 , 7, 9, 14 Photo Expedition

LOS ISLOTES & ISLA ESPÍRITU SANTO: At Los Islotes, snorkelers have one of life’s great opportunities—swimming with graceful and curious sea lions. With a deeply indented shoreline and dramatically eroded cliff faces, Isla Espíritu Santo is perhaps the most beautiful island in the Sea of Cortez. We have a leisurely afternoon before the Captain's farewell dinner filled with swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. DAY 8: DISEMBARK/LA PAZ, MEXICO/ LOS CABOS/U.S. Disembark in La Paz and transfer to the airport in Los Cabos for flights home. (B)

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Guests exploring via Zodiac encounter jumping dolphin.

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COSTA RICA AND THE PANAMA CANAL 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $5,990 to $9,890 (See page 131 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

Every expedition sails with a veteran expedition leader and a handpicked team of EXPEDITION six local naturalists including a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor. Each naturalist is deeply knowledgeable about Costa Rica and Panama and dedicated to sharing their passion for the region with you. Other key members of the expedition team include a wellness specialist, and a video chronicler. National Geographic experts are on select departures.

mmerse yourself in natural wonders along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica and Panama on a voyage aboard the National Geographic Quest. Venture into the forests of Manuel Antonio and Corcovado National Parks; search for monkeys, frogs, sloths and brightly colored birds; and take an optional horseback ride on a pristine beach. Cap off your voyage with a crossing of the legendary Panama Canal.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Discover hidden pools and waterfalls deep within the rain forest of the Osa Peninsula. ▶▶ Explore the tiny islands of the Gulf of Panama and snorkel off Isla Coiba.

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▶▶ Enjoy special access to the protected forests of Barro Colorado Island. ▶▶ Examine the fascinating lock system that made the Panama Canal one of the greatest engineering achievements of its era.

Squirrel monkey, Manuel Antonio National Park.

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DAY 1: U.S./SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA/ HERRADURA/EMBARK Upon arrival in San José, transfer by land to Herradura and embark our ship National Geographic Quest. (D) DAY 2: MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK Spend the morning in Manuel Antonio National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where thick forests fringe white-sand beaches. Watch for three-toed sloths lazing among the branches, and spot monkeys and vividly colored birds. This afternoon follow the Pacific coastline south and stop for a refreshing swim or a hike. (B,L,D)

Green-crowned brilliant hummingbird. DAY 3: OSA PENINSULA Anchor off the Osa Peninsula to see some of the most pristine lowland rain forest on the Pacific coast. In the environs of Corcovado National Park, swim in waterfall pools, optional horseback riding on the coast, or trek through the rain forest for a chance to see four species of monkeys—howler, spider, capuchin, and squirrel. (B,L,D) DAY 4: GOLFO DULCE Enter the mangrove-fringed Golfo Dulce along the southwestern edge of Costa Rica. Visit Casa Orquídeas, a tropical paradise of ornamental palms, bromeliads, heliconias, and orchids, closed to the general public and reached by boat only. Keep your eye out for tanagers, parrots, and toucans. Later, explore the placid bay, ideal kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, expedition landing craft rides and swimming. (B,L,D) DAY 5: COIBA NATIONAL PARK, PANAMA The first stop in Panama this morning is at the remote Isla Coiba, one of the many islands of Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once a penal colony, the island has long been protected and accessible by special permit only. Among its many endemic species are

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the Coiba Island agouti and the mantled howler monkey, as well as four varieties of sea turtle. Discover rich marine life while snorkeling, go kayaking or hiking, try stand up paddleboarding, or simply relax on the beach. (B,L,D) DAY 6: GULF OF PANAMA ISLETS/ PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT Today, explore the tiny islets of the Gulf of Panama by expedition landing craft or kayak. Here we might spot frigatebirds, brown pelicans, neotropical cormorants, and brown boobies. Set sail for the Panama Canal this afternoon. Stretching more than 50 miles, the canal was a colossal engineering feat completed in 1914. It is still traversed by some 14,000 ships every year. As cargo ships tend to pass through the canal during the day, we’ll most likely begin our crossing at night, when the canal is dramatically lit. (B,L,D) DAY 7: GATÚN LAKE/PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT Board our expedition landing craft to visit Barro Colorado Nature Monument in Gatún Lake by special arrangement. Scientists have worked at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute on Barro Colorado Island since 1923, researching its 120 mammals and diverse tree species. It is also the site of a National Geographic-supported project that tracks tagged animals using automated radio signals and wireless technology. Join local guides for a walk through the forests. This evening, continue through the complex lock system of the canal. (B,L,D) DAY 8: COLÓN/PANAMA CITY/U.S. After breakfast, disembark in Colón and transfer to the airport in Panama City for your flight home. (B)

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017/18 Dec. 2, 9*, 16, 23*, 30; Jan. 6*, 13, 20*, 27; Mar. 19* *These departures travel from Panama City to San José.

SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Jul. 31, 2017 and receive FREE ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE or a FREE Panama City Extension on select 2017/2018 departures. NEW ACTIVITY! National Geographic Quest now has stand-up paddleboarding available, creating a whole new way to explore Costa Rica & Panama.

Paddleboarding. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Travel with award-winning photographer, Kike Calvo on the Dec. 9, 2017 departure and the Mar. 19, 2018 departure aboard the National Geographic Quest.

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COSTA RICA TO PANAMA PLUS MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST PRICES FROM: $7,790 TO $11,920 (See page 131 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures. DAY 1: MIAMI/SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA Depart Miami mid-morning on a non-stop flight to San Jose, Costa Rica. Upon arrival, a short drive brings us to the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel. (D) DAYS 2 AND 3: MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST A scenic drive takes us to Monteverde Cloud Forest, an acclaimed private reserve. Bathed in cool, year-round moisture, the forest is covered with mosses and 300 species of orchids. Walk trails rich with butterflies and

bird life. Ascend the Skywalk, a series of suspension bridges, for a bird’s-eye view if the rain forest canopy. Learn about life in the early Monteverde community from one of the original Quaker homesteaders. Spend each night at a charming, family-owned lodge. (B,L,D) DAY 4: MONTEVERDE/HERRADURA/ EMBARK Visit the butterfly farm before transferring to Herradura to embark our ship. (B,L,D)

Guests explore on the Skywalk in Monteverde. DAYS 4-11 FOLLOW “COSTA RICA & THE PANAMA CANAL” ITINERARY ON PAGES 78-79

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Nov. 29; Dec. 13, 27 2018 Jan. 10, 24

PANAMA TO COSTA RICA + MONTEVERDE, ARENAL VOLCANO & TORTUGUERO 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST PRICES FROM: $10,410 TO $14,810 (See page 131 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures. DAYS 1-7 FOLLOW “COSTA RICA & THE PANAMA CANAL” ITINERARY IN REVERSE (PAGES 78-79). NOTE: DAYS 8-15 CAN BE TAKEN AS A STANDALONE EXPEDITION. SEE PAGE 81. DAY 8: HERRADURA/MONTEVERDE Disembark and transfer to the Tarcoles River to bird watch. Later, visit the Bat Jungle exhibit or hear from an early Quaker settler. Stay at a peaceful retreat with plenty of picturesque views. (B,L,D) DAYS 9 AND 10: MONTEVERDE/ARENAL Enjoy a visit to a butterfly farm and a tour of the Monteverde reserve. Get a new perspective on the region as you sail across Lake Arenal. Check into your hotel and relax in thermal pools heated by Arenal Volcano. (B,L,D)

DAYS 11 AND 12: ARENAL/TORTUGUERO Walk the Arenal Hanging Bridges, strung through two miles of dense rain forest canopy, then experience the traditional sugar-making process. A charter flight will bring us to Tortuguero, a spectacular lowland forest on Costa Rica’s northeast coast. Tour the wildliferich canals of Tortuguero National Park in small guided boats. Later, check into a rustic lodge at the water’s edge for dinner. (B,L,D) DAYS 13 AND 14: TORTUGUERO/ SAN JOSÉ Today, continue to explore the Tortuguero National Park canals by boat or kayak. Enjoy a visit to the Sea Turtle Conservancy to learn the area’s history and go for a stroll through the carless village. Then, partake in a workshop on

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Kayaking in the canals of Tortuguero National Park.

preparing chocolate at Sibu Chocolatier. The day ends with a farewell dinner. (B,L,D) DAY 15: SAN JOSÉ/U.S. Transfer to the San José airport for flights home. (B)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Dec. 9, 23 2018 Jan. 6, 20; Mar. 19

EXPLORING COSTA RICA: CLOUD FOREST TO THE CARIBBEAN 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS—LAND-ONLY EXCURSION PRICES FROM: $4,720 per person double occupancy and $5,220 sole occupancy Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Experience the mist-shrouded cloud forest on a naturalist-led hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. ▶▶ Walk suspension bridges in the shadow of active Arenal Volcano, and then relax in springs warmed by volcanic activity.

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▶▶ Visit the remote, car-free town of Tortuguero and venture into the rain forest via greencanopied canals. DAY 1: U.S./SAN JOSÉ Fly to the airport in San José, Costa Rica and transfer to your hotel. Meet your naturalist guide and enjoy a welcome dinner. (D) DAY 2: SAN JOSÉ/TÁRCOLES RIVER/ MONTEVERDE Search for American Crocodiles on the Tárcoles River before venturing to the nearby Bat Jungle exhibit. We’ll check into a familyowned retreat with expansive grounds and picturesque views of the cloud forest. (B,L,D) DAY 3: MONTEVERDE Begin the day at a butterfly farm where we’ll have the opportunity to see dozens of local species. After lunch, we’ll tour the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and search for monkeys, hummingbirds and possibly the rare resplendent quetzal. (B,L,D)

Later, relax in the naturally heated thermal pools. (B,L,D) DAY 6: ARENAL/TORTUGUERO A charter flight will bring us to Tortuguero, a spectacular lowland forest on Costa Rica’s northeast coast. Tour the wildlife-rich canals of Tortuguero National Park in small guided boats. Later, check into a rustic lodge at the water’s edge for dinner. (B,L,D) DAYS 7 AND 8: TORTUGUERO/ SAN JOSÉ Today, continue to explore the Tortuguero National Park canals by boat or kayak to spot monkeys, caiman and myriad of bird species. Enjoy a visit to the Sea Turtle Conservancy to learn the area’s history and go for a stroll through the carless village. Then, partake in

a workshop on preparing chocolate at Sibu Chocolatier. Both days end with a delicious dinner prepared at the lodge, including a farewell dinner. (B,L,D) DAY 9: SAN JOSÉ/U.S. After breakfast, transfer to the San José airport for flights home. (B)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Dec. 1, 15, 29; 2018 Jan. 12, 26; Feb. 17, 22, 27; Mar. 4, 9, 14, 19, 25; Apr. 2, 16 EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE Take advantage of your proximity—add this Exploring Costa Rica: Cloud Forest to the Caribbean journey as a Post-Extension for the Belize to Tikal ship-based expedition (page 83). Call for details.

DAY 4: MONTEVERDE/ARENAL After breakfast, drive to Lake Arenal and cross in small boats for a fresh perspective on the volcano. We’ll dine at a restaurant on the lake’s far side before checking into an elegant hotel surrounded by gardens and pastures with grazing animals and views of the smoldering Arenal volcano. (B,L,D) DAY 5: ARENAL VOLCANO Walk the Arenal Hanging Bridges strung more than two miles through the rain forest canopy.

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BELIZE TO TIKAL: REEFS, RIVERS & RUINS OF THE MAYA WORLD 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $5,490 to $8,840 (See page 131 for complete prices.)

mbark on a unique land-and-sea expedition to discover Mayan ruins overgrown with tropical rain forest and incredible, seldom-seen reefs. Snorkel among some of the 65 species of stony coral and 500 species of fish on the Belize Barrier Reef with the new 100-guest National Geographic Quest as your base for exploration. Then venture to the ancient Maya ruins of Tikal to explore the stories and archaeological sites of these stone temples swathed in rain forest and teeming with wildlife.

Our unparalleled 10-person expedition team is key to an in-depth experience. An EXPEDITION expedition leader, four naturalists, a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor and undersea specialist, plus a wellness specialist and video chronicler, all contribute to your understanding of the Maya world. Certain departures will feature a National Geographic photographer or expert.

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▶▶ Explore a partially excavated Maya temple situated on a tiny island in the middle of a lake where only the sounds of jungle wildlife and tropical birds float through the air. ▶▶ Snorkel on the second largest barrier reef in the world. ▶▶ Walk the ancient city of Tikal over a full day-and-a-half with expert guides who share the secrets of the site.

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DAY 2: LAUGHING BIRD CAYE NATIONAL PARK OR SAPODILLA CAYES MARINE RESERVE, BELIZE Snorkel, kayak, or stand up paddleboard the crystalline waters of Laughing Bird Caye National Park or Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve. Discover the dazzling undersea of the Belize Barrier Reef, second only to the Great Barrier Reef in terms of biodiversity, while snorkeling or, if certified, scuba diving. (B,L,D) DAY 3: QUIRIGUÁ & RIO DULCE, GUATEMALA See the highly detailed stonework of the Mayan ruins of Quirigúa, sculpted to glorify Maya kings. Lunch on the shores of Lake Izabal then take local boats through the beautiful limestone canyon of the Rio Dulce. (B,L,D) DAY 4: GLOVER’S REEF/SOUTH WATER CAYE MARINE RESERVE Explore turquoise seas and protected reefs of Glover’s Reef and South Water Caye Marine Reserves by snorkeling or, if certified, diving, then explore the shoreline and reef top by

kayak or stand up paddleboard. If conditions permit, we may stop at a remote field station to learn about reef research. (B,L,D)

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DAY 1: U.S./BELIZE CITY, BELIZE/ EMBARK Fly to Belize. Embark National Geographic Quest. (D)

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Hawksbill Turtle. DAY 5: LIGHTHOUSE REEF & HALF MOON CAYE NATURAL MONUMENT Snorkel, dive, kayak, and stand up paddleboard inside the fringing reef that surrounds Lighthouse Reef Atoll. This lagoon is dotted with hundreds of coral patches, and is known for its high diversity of corals and fishes. Walk through the endangered and fragile littoral forest at Half Moon Caye, to view the nesting population of red-footed boobies from observation platforms. (B,L,D) DAY 6: BELIZE CITY/DISEMBARK/ FLORES, GUATEMALA/TIKAL Take a charter flight to Flores, Guatemala.

Transfer to Tikal, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, which we’ll explore over two days. Check into the Camino Real Tikal Hotel. (B,L,D) DAY 7: TIKAL, GUATEMALA Delve deeper into Maya history and architecture over three nights with local experts in Tikal while enjoying a stay at the Camino Real Tikal Hotel. Explore the many temples, including Temple I, which rises 154 feet from the jungle floor, and the North and South Acropolis. (B,L,D) DAY 8: YAXHA & TOPOXTE, GUATEMALA Visit Yaxha, the third largest ruin in the Maya world, beautifully situated on a ridge overlooking Yaxha Lake. Hike nearby trails or explore the lesser-visited ruins at Topoxte, secluded on an island in the lake. (B,L,D) DAY 9: FLORES/GUATEMALA CITY/U.S. Transfer to flights home. (B)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2018 Feb. 8, 13, 18, 23, 28; Mar. 5, 10 EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE Combine your Belize to Tikal expedition with a voyage to Exploring Costa Rica: Cloud Forest to the Caribbean, see page 81 for itinerary. Please call for details.

Lighthouse Atoll, Half Moon Caye.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERTS Join expert archaeologist Richard Hansen on the Feb. 28, 2018 departure for a deeper dive into Maya civilization.

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SAILING THE CARIBBEAN 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD SEA CLOUD

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $8,640 to $17,000 (See page 133 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

et sail aboard the magnificent four-masted barque Sea Cloud, and explore the lush islands and vibrant cultures of the Lesser Antilles. Hike in the mountainous rain forests of Dominica, see an active volcanic crater in St. Lucia, and explore the idyllic Grenadines. Amid a spectacular tropical backdrop, enjoy opportunities to swim and snorkel at coral reefs and sandy beaches, and discover the hidden corners of the Caribbean Sea.

Lindblad Expeditions first sailed aboard Sea Cloud in the 1980s, and over the years has developed unparalEXPERIENCE leled expertise in operating expedition-style journeys aboard this superlative vessel. In addition to an expedition leader, you’ll be joined by a naturalist/Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, a historian who will tell you about the Caribbean’s cultures, and local guides on each island.

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▶▶ Sail the sparkling Caribbean Sea aboard the historic square-rigger Sea Cloud.

Sea Cloud under full sail.

▶▶ Snorkel at lively coral reefs, swim in pristine tropical waters, and explore remote cays and beaches. ▶▶ Explore 18th-century forts, colonial outposts, and an intriguing mix of cultures with our expedition staff. ▶▶ Experience an array of natural wonders, including volcanoes and rain forests showcasing island birds and wildlife.

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DAY 1: U.S./BARBADOS/EMBARK Arrive in Barbados and settle into your cabin aboard the elegant Sea Cloud. Cast off this afternoon, and enjoy dinner and our first Caribbean sunset. (D) DAY 2: AT SEA Begin the morning on deck, where sailors climb the lines to raise the Sea Cloud’s sails by hand. Enjoy a full day skimming across the Caribbean. Relax with a book, photograph the ship’s exquisite details, and attend talks by our experts on the natural history and culture of the islands we will soon explore. (B,L,D) DAY 3: DOMINICA Spend the day exploring Dominica, known as “the nature island” for its spectacular beauty and many protected reserves. Hike through enchanting rain forest. Join our historian in exploring the ruins of Fort Shirley, an 18th-century British garrison, and learn about Dominica’s turbulent colonial history. Go swimming or snorkeling before casting off for a sunset seen from the sea. (B,L,D) DAY 4: ÎLES DES SAINTES Off the southern coast of Guadeloupe lie the French-speaking Îles des Saintes, a group of eight small islands. Anchor at Terre-de-Haut, the largest island in the archipelago. Explore Fort Napoléon, a 19th-century French barracks that now houses a museum and cactus garden. Stroll through the photogenic French Caribbean village of Bourg, which is decidedly French in character. Return to Sea Cloud for a great afternoon sail, as the wind fills the sails in a glorious spectacle. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: ST. LUCIA Rise early to watch as the crew climbs the rigging and trims the Sea Cloud’s 32,000 square feet of sails. Follow the action with the sail plan in hand. This afternoon, arrive at St. Lucia and anchor under the island’s iconic twin peaks, Les Pitons, which rise dramatically above the sea. After exploring the fishing port of Soufrière, drive into St. Lucia’s active volcanic crater and discover the otherworldly landscape of mud pools and sulfur springs, and take a tropical walk through botanical gardens. We return to Sea Cloud and enjoy sunset cocktails on the spanker deck beneath the Pitons. (B,L,D)

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2018 Mar. 8, 15, 22

DAY 6: UNDER SAIL/EXPLORING THE GRENADINES Spend the morning aboard Sea Cloud under sail, exploring the idyllic Grenadine Islands, with their quintessential tropical cays. We’ll have options to snorkel among myriad colorful fish, or enjoy the sheltered white-sand beaches of the area. (B,L,D)

SPECIAL OFFER: Travel aboard Sea Cloud on any 2018 departure and we will cover your bar tab and all tips for the crew.

DAY 7: BEQUIA/UNDER SAIL Anchor at tiny Bequia, and explore the charming waterfront. Go snorkeling at a nearby reef, swim along palm-backed beaches, or visit a sea turtle sanctuary to learn about local conservation. In the afternoon, set sails in the St. Vincent Channel before heading back to Barbados overnight. (B,L,D) DAY 8: DISEMBARK/BARBADOS/U.S. Disembark, tour the island, and transfer to the airport for your return flight. (B)

Crew climbs Sea Cloud’s rigging. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER: Award-winning photographer Susan Seubert has photographed more than 20 feature stories for National Geographic Traveler. Join her on the Mar. 22, 2018 departure. SEE MORE ONLINE

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CUBA BY LAND & SEA: CULTURAL HERITAGE & NATURAL WONDERS 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS—ABOARD PANORAMA II

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $9,500 to $14,250 (See page 132 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

xperience Cuba as few have—on a special people-to-people journey that delves into its intriguing culture and seldom-seen, stunning wild places on a unique land-and-sea expedition. You’ll discover a Cuba on the verge of change, where we’re able to offer authentic exploration of the island’s incredible natural history, while also building value for Cubans working to preserve these wild areas.

In addition to your expedition leader, you will be joined by a Cuban cultural expert, a LEX-NG certified photo instructor, and a naturalist/ marine biologist on all departures. Travel with archaeologist and photographer Fabio Amador on the Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, 2017 departures. Fabio has traveled regularly to Cuba over the past five years on educational and scientific missions for National Geographic.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

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▶▶ Experience extraordinary people-to-people visits in Havana with friendly Cubans making a difference in their fields. ▶▶ Explore Havana over three days, staying at the famed Hotel Nacional—a former haunt of Hemingway, Sinatra, athletes, entertainers, and world leaders—and then embark the yacht Panorama II for seven days. ▶▶ Explore the stunning Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) Marine Park* —a crown jewel of the Caribbean, with some of the hemisphere’s finest coral reefs. ▶▶ Visit the Bay of Pigs; explore well-preserved colonial Trinidad and Cienfuegos; and experience the music and cuisine for which the country is rightfully famed.

Bell Tower of Convent of St. Francis of Assisi, Trinidad, Cuba.

DAY 1: MIAMI, FL/HAVANA, CUBA Fly to Havana and transfer to the Hotel Nacional, a Havana landmark, where we stay for three nights. This afternoon, meet with the members of a Cuban percussion and dance group, and take in a stirring performance of music and dance. Then ride in vintage 1950s cars along the Malecón, the waterfront esplanade, to dinner at a local restaurant. (L,D)

Vintage car, Havana. DAYS 2 AND 3: HAVANA Explore Old Havana, a World Heritage site, on foot. It is a treasure trove of historic architecture and expansive plazas, and also a center for Cuba’s arts and culture. Get acquainted with Havana through your choice of people-to-people excursions: visit an auto workshop where inventive mechanics repair classic American cars, wander through Ernest Hemingway’s estate at Finca Vigía, or get a Cuban perspective on Castro’s revolution at the Museum of the Revolution. Visit a cigar factory, or learn about environmental education projects at the Fundación Antonio Núñez Jiménez. Enjoy meals in some of Havana’s best paladares, and hear the signature rhythms of Cuba at an evening performance. (B,L,D)

such as the bee hummingbird—the smallest bird in the world. (B,L,D) DAY 6: CAYO LARGO On beautiful Cayo Largo, we have a people-topeople visit with island doctors and nurses at a local clinic to discuss Cuba’s medical system. Then meet with researchers at a sea turtle breeding center. You’ll have a chance to swim and snorkel, or go diving (at an additional cost) in the company of environmental guides, scientists, or a Cuban dive expert. (B,L,D) DAY 7: TRINIDAD A UNESCO World Heritage site, Trinidad is a meticulously preserved colonial city, perhaps Cuba’s most beautiful. Walk the cobblestone streets, visiting museums and meeting entrepreneurs and artists. After lunch, get to know this charming town and its residents. (B,L,D) DAYS 8 AND 9: JARDINES DE LA REINA NATIONAL PARK* Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) is a marine protected area covering more than 850 square miles. Its reefs are some of the most robust in the Caribbean and home to large species such as lemon, hammerhead, and silky sharks as well as goliath groupers. Discover this unique marine habitat alongside ecologists and researchers, who are working to preserve the “Gardens.” Go snorkeling or opt to scuba dive (at an additional cost) to encounter a great diversity of corals, fish, and other creatures. Stop on the islands to take walks with naturalists, looking for ospreys,

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frigatebirds, spoonbills, pelicans, and more. (B,L,D) DAY 10: CIENFUEGOS Sail into Cienfuegos, a World Heritage site filled with elegant French-inspired architecture. Head into the town center on foot, seeing palaces, schools, churches, and residential houses. At the Graphic Arts Workshop, get to know local artists. Then meet up with musicians and singers for a musical performance. (B,L,D) DAY 11: DISEMBARK/CIENFUEGOS/ MIAMI, FL Disembark this morning and transfer to the airport in Cienfuegos for our flight back to Miami. (B)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27; 2018 Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21 *Please note: our visit to Jardines de la Reina is pending permission from Cuban officials. Lindblad Expeditions is authorized by the U.S. Treasury Department to conduct people-to-people travel programs in Cuba under a general license.

DAY 4: HAVANA/CIENFUEGOS/EMBARK After another chance to meet with residents of Havana, drive to Cienfuegos and embark Panorama II. (B,L,D) DAY 5: BAY OF PIGS The Bay of Pigs gained worldwide renown when U.S.-backed Cuban exiles invaded in 1961. We visit a museum that recounts the failed invasion, and talk to local people to learn what the episode means to Cubans today. In nearby Ciénaga de Zapata National Park, meet with naturalists and look for endemic birdlife

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INFINITE AZURE THE TWINING

SEAS TO MEKONG RIVER F R E N C H P O LY N E S I A | V I E T N A M & C A M B O D I A

“Come get lost” is the ageless invitation of South Pacific and French Polynesia. Steep in the deep blue of sky and sea that calls to the essence of being human: the genetic predisposition to board ships and explore, and a body composition that is 50%-75% water. Explore atolls, isles and pristine reefs as you go beyond the stereotypes to find the authentic soul of this geography. Or float back into 9th-century Cambodia’s Khmer empire, and watch the kaleidoscopic shifting between past and future in Vietnam, along the Mekong that braids two countries in its shining strand. Main image: The tranquil waters of the South Pacific. Insets: Angelfish off of the Pitcairn Islands; young monks, Cambodia..

EASTER ISLAND TO TAHITI: TALES OF THE PACIFIC 18 DAYS/16 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $17,990 TO $37,990 (See pages 122-123 for complete prices.)

Our unparalleled expedition team is key to an in-depth experience, and our generous EXPEDITION expedition staff-to-guest ratio of 3:5 means more choice in activities, and more diverse personalities and interests you can gravitate to. An expedition leader, naturalists/historians, a National Geographic photographer, a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, an undersea specialist, two dive masters, a video chronicler, and a wellness specialist all contribute to your experience of the region’s wonders.

ollowing in the wake of early Polynesian navigators, this voyage takes you to the farthest reaches of Oceania. From remote and enigmatic Easter Island, to the historically significant Pitcairn Islands through the “low islands” of the Tuamotu Archipelago to Tahiti, you’ll visit islands that are virtually inaccessible and untouched. The voyage begins in one of the most isolated landfalls of Polynesia: Easter Island. Walk the length of untouched tropical beaches, meet the descendants of H.M.S. Bounty mutineers, and drift dive or snorkel through an atoll pass.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Dive or snorkel the stunning reefs of Fakarava, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the Pitcairn Islands, identified as one of most unspoiled reef systems in the world by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala. ▶▶ Trace the legend of the ill-fated H.M.S. Bounty from Tahiti to Pitcairn Island, where descendants of its mutineers still live today. ▶▶ Explore the unusual geology and wildlife of Henderson Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and look for endemic bird species. ▶▶ Delve into the intriguing lost culture of Easter Island, and examine ancient burial sites and towering moai with an archaeologist.

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Visit our website to read staff bios for this expedition. Easter Island, shrouded in mystery and guarded by the famous moai statues.

EASTER ISLAND TO TAHITI

DAYS 1-4: U.S/SANTIAGO,CHILE/ EASTER ISLAND/EMBARK Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Santiago, Chile. You will then fly to Easter Island where you will check into our hotel for two nights. Explore volcanic calderas, jagged lava fields, and sweeping grasslands to discover the colossal moai statues, the astonishing legacy of a long-lost culture. Join archaeologists to examine these statues and discuss their meaning and creation; visit burial sites, quarries, and intricately carved ceremonial altars. (DAY 2: L,D; DAY 3-4: B,L,D)

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DAYS 5-9: AT SEA/PITCAIRN ISLANDS Set sail from Easter Island on our journey west, listening to talks by our experts as we sail for two days. We begin our exploration in Ducie Atoll, where we spend time watching for frigatebirds and boobies and snorkeling or diving among spectacular reefs. Our next stop is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Henderson Island, an uplifted atoll that is uninhabited and virtually untouched by humans. On hikes and Zodiac excursions, discover the island’s four endemic bird species, rich flora and fauna, and fascinating geology.

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Black pearls, Fakarava. and hear a few words of the unusual Pitkern dialect—a combination of English “sailor speak” and Polynesian phrases. Visit the gravesite of the last surviving Bounty mutineer, John Adams, and see the Bounty’s anchor, which was salvaged in 1957. (B,L,D) DAYS 10 AND 11: AT SEA/ MANGAREVA, FRENCH POLYNESIA Spend a day at sea scanning the horizon with our naturalists, or relaxing on deck with a

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2018 Mar. 27; Aug. 30* *This voyage travels in reverse from Papeete to Easter Island.

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Many of the mutineers of the legendary Bounty made their home on Pitcairn Island in the late 18th century, and about 50 of their descendants still live here today. Meet the residents

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White fairy tern, Ducie Atoll. good book. We then arrive at Mangareva, the largest of the Gambier Islands, and famous for its black pearls. Venture underwater to snorkel or dive, meet islanders to learn about their culture and the missionaries who made their home here, and go on a hike with our naturalists. (B,L,D)

• Book by Jul. 31, 2017 and receive complimentary round-trip airfare from Los Angeles. Also we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. • SAVE 10% when you book two or more voyages in South Pacific aboard National Geographic Orion. Call for details. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Every Orion departure travels with a National Geographic photographer to give advice, inspire guests and help them get their best shots ever. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

DAYS 12-17: AT SEA/TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO We begin our exploration of the “Dangerous Archipelago” in Pukarua, where we’ll be greeted by traditional dancers. Navigate reefs and islets during a day at sea and then in true expedition mode, explore one of the uninhabited atolls such as Tahanea. After a festive welcome with traditional dancers in Fakarava, one of the largest atolls in French Polynesia and part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, learn about the island’s pearl industry, and walk its pristine beaches. Snorkel the protected reefs or ride the current into the lagoon on a world famous drift dive. (B,L,D) DAY 18: PAPEETE/DISEMBARK/U.S. Arrive in Papeete, French Polynesia and take a tour of Tahiti before your flight home. (B)

Snorkel and dive among brilliant fish at UNESCO sites.

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EPIC POLYNESIA: COOK ISLANDS TO FIJI 16 DAYS/14 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $15,680 TO $33,440 (See pages 122-123 for complete prices.)

mbark on a sweeping adventure to the western reaches of Polynesia and explore from the verdant crags of Tahiti to the vibrant reefs of Fiji—plus tropical islands and reefs that few others will ever see. Immerse yourself in Aitutaki’s warm turquoise waters, and experience genuine Polynesian welcomes throughout Samoa. Visit the tiny island nation of Wallis and Futuna, as very few travelers have, and marvel at impressively decorated cathedrals before diving into a sparkling lagoon. Learn new techniques for photographing colorful markets and friendly faces, as you are welcomed into Fijian villages with traditional kava ceremonies. Whether it’s Pacific culture or nature that you seek, this in-depth expedition offers it all.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Ride Zodiacs through the pass at Aitutaki, entering its sparkling turquoise lagoon. ▶▶ Snorkel and dive colorful reefs in five different Pacific nations—French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Samoa, Wallis and Futuna and Fiji. ▶▶ Marvel at elaborately decorated cathedrals in Wallis & Futuna, a tiny, difficult to reach, Pacific island nation. ▶▶ See firsthand how the village of Waitabu created Fiji’s most successful marine park, as you snorkel or dive the healthy house reef.

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Visit our website to read staff bios for this expedition. Strolling along a white sand, palm-fringed beach in the Cook Islands.

TAHITI TO FIJI

DAY 1: DEPART U.S. Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Tahiti. DAY 2: PAPEETE, FRENCH POLYNESIA/ EMBARK Arrive in Papeete, Tahiti early this morning, check in to dayrooms and take a brief tour before embarking National Geographic Orion. (L,D) DAYS 3-5: TAHAA/RAIATEA/AT SEA Encircled by a single fringing reef, and sharing a common lagoon, Raiatea and Tahaa are islands well worth exploring. Acclimate to Polynesia’s slower pace with a day of snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding and beach exploration at Tahaa. One of the most important cultural sites in the Polynesian world, Marae Taputapuatea was a center for Polynesian seafarers and the location from which they set out for Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Hawaii and New Zealand. Spend the morning exploring this site on Raiatea, then refresh yourself with a swim in warm turquoise seas. (B,L,D)

A snorkeler follows an anemonefish. DAYS 6-8: AITUTAKI, COOK ISLANDS/ AT SEA Known for its turquoise central lagoon, Aitutaki has been described as the perfect South Pacific island. Board Zodiacs to enter the lagoon via the pass on the western side of this “almost atoll.” Once ashore, you’ll step over sacred welcome stones to be greeted with a traditional Polynesian welcome. Explore the lagoon, walk palm-fringed beaches and finish with a swim in the warm, clear lagoon. Or, meet the friendly residents and experience traditional Polynesian food, culture and hospitality on a visit to an interior village. Then enjoy life aboard National Geographic Orion as we spend two days sailing west toward Samoa. (B,L,D) DAYS 9 AND 10: SAMOA With its spectacular beaches and aqua lagoons, hidden waterfalls and lava-sculpted

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landscapes, Samoa captures the essence of the South Pacific. During our time on these islands, hike through rain forests vibrant with flowers and birds, take a dip in a swimming hole, go snorkeling or diving on the reef, and soak up the languid rhythms of island life that drew Robert Louis Stevenson to these shores. (B,L,D) DAYS 11-13: AT SEA/EXPLORING WALLIS AND FUTUNA Another of France’s South Pacific territories, the tiny island nation of Wallis and Futuna lies between Samoa and Fiji. Be on deck just after sunrise, as National Geographic Orion navigates the channel into the lagoon at Wallis Island, where we’ll anchor for the day. Visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Mata-Utu, a stunning edifice built of blue volcanic stone chiseled and trimmed by hand, or the Church of St. Joseph, with its colorfully decorated interior. Later, snorkel, kayak or stand-up paddleboard from one of the tiny islets offshore. (B,L,D)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2018 May 10; May 24* *This voyage travels in reverse from Lautoka to Papeete.

SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book by Jul. 31, 2017 and receive complimentary round-trip airfare from Los Angeles. Also we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. • SAVE 10% when you book two or more voyages in South Pacific aboard National Geographic Orion. Call for details. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Every Orion departure travels with a National Geographic photographer to give advice, inspire guests and help them get their best shots ever. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

DAYS 14 AND 15: EXPLORING FIJI Enter the island nation of Fiji with a stop at Taveuni, Fiji’s third largest island, known as “The Garden Island” for its rich vegetation—which includes several species found nowhere else in the world. Experience warm Fijian welcomes at the village of Waitabu, and snorkel in one of the Pacific’s most successful community marine parks. Explore the waterfalls of nearby Bouma National Heritage Park, and dive nearby reefs. (B,L,D) DAY 16: LAUTOKA/DISEMBARK/U.S. Disembark in Lautoka this morning. Take a tour of western Viti Levu Island then transfer to the international airport at Nadi for flights home, or choose to extend your stay and check in to our hotel. (B,L)

Bouma National Heritage Park.

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FRENCH POLYNESIA: BEYOND THE POSTCARD 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $7,690 TO $16,840 (See pages 122-123 for complete prices.)

enture to the heart of Polynesian culture and wildness on this highly immersive expedition where options abound. Choose to kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or take a bike ride for independent exploration and to connect with these people and islands on a personal level. Explore the historic ceremonial site, called a marae, on Raiatea where Polynesian seafarers would begin their bold expeditions sailing into the unknown—expeditions that would eventually lead to populating Hawaii and New Zealand. Sail among some of the 80 atolls of the Tuamotu Archipelago, a string of tiny islands in an azure sea that hides thriving reefs we’ll explore while scuba diving and snorkeling.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Visit one of the most important cultural sites in the Polynesian world, Marae Taputapuatea on Raiatea. ▶▶ Snorkel or dive some of the healthiest reefs of the Pacific in the Tuamotu Archipelago. ▶▶ Learn stand-up paddle boarding in gorgeous turquoise lagoons. ▶▶ Watch on deck as National Geographic Orion navigates Tiputa Pass into the lagoon at Rangiroa, one of the largest atolls in the world.

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SOCIETY ISLANDS TO THE TUAMOTUS

Ancient marae on Huahine. DAY 3: BORA BORA, SOCIETY ISLANDS Begin your voyage with a view of one of the South Pacific’s most iconic images, the angular crags of Bora Bora’s Mount Otemanu. Explore the island’s interior by 4WD, for unparalleled views of the island’s turquoise lagoon, then snorkel, dive, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard from one of the motus on the outer reef. (B,L,D) DAY 4: RAIATEA/TAHAA Encircled by a single fringing reef, and sharing a common lagoon, Raiatea and Taha’a are islands well worth exploring. One of the most important cultural sites in the Polynesian world, Marae

Taputapuatea was a center for Polynesian seafarers and the location from which they set out for Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Hawaii and New Zealand. Spend the morning exploring this site on Raiatea, then refresh yourself with a swim in warm turquoise seas. Watch from on deck as we navigate lagoon channels en route to Tahaa, then go ashore for a visit to a small, family-run vanilla plantation. (B,L,D) DAY 5: HUAHINE One of Polynesia’s best-kept secrets, Huahine is well off the beaten path. Once the home of Tahitian royalty, Huahine maintains the highest density of ancient marae in French Polynesia. Visit these sites with cultural experts and archaeologists who bring them to life. Venture into the lush interior of the island on a bicycle, then explore the verdant shoreline by kayak, stand-up paddleboard or Zodiac. Finish the day with a swim in the island’s crystal-clear lagoon. (B,L,D) DAYS 6 AND 7: TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO Spend two days exploring some of the nearly 80 islands and atolls in the “Dangerous Archipelago.” Fakarava is one of the largest atolls in French Polynesia and part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Snorkel the protected reefs or ride the current into the lagoon on a world famous drift dive. An uplifted coral atoll, the island of Makatea is one of the most unique landforms in the Pacific. Spend the

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day exploring limestone caves and grottos with your expedition team and local guides, or search for endemic fruit doves and myriad seabirds, then snorkel and dive among clouds of colorful fish on the nearby reef. (B,L,D) DAY 8: RANGIROA The atoll of Rangiroa is a ring of slender islands known for some of the best diving and snorkeling in French Polynesia. The turquoise lagoon at its center is the second-largest in the world. Our ship passes between the islets to anchor inside the lagoon near the village of Tiputa, where local musicians greet us. Visit the village, and kayak, snorkel, and scuba dive in the rich waters here, home to large schools of pelagic fish, manta rays, dolphins, sea turtles, and hammerheads. (B,L,D) DAY 9: RANGIROA/DISEMBARK/ PAPEETE/U.S. Disembark this morning and take a short flight back to Papeete, where you’ll connect to international flights home. (B)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2018 Apr. 12, 26; Jun. 7; Jul. 5, 19; Aug. 2

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ISLES, ATOLLS, AND PRISTINE CORALS: SOUTHERN LINE ISLANDS 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

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PRICES FROM: $7,690 TO $16,840 (See pages 122-123 for complete prices.)

iscover that the idealized notion of tropical paradise is alive and well—as are some of the world’s best dive and snorkel sites—on an expedition from Rangiroa’s sparkling lagoon to the verdant peaks of Tahiti’s neighbor, Moorea. This compact voyage maximizes your time in some of the most vibrant undersea sites in the world. Plus, there’s time to stroll pristine beaches, kayak peaceful coves, and experience true Polynesian hospitality. Dive or snorkel in the Southern Line Islands and see diverse coral, clouds of tropical fish, and healthy predator populations. It is one of the healthiest reef systems in the world and a rare place virtually unmarred by the touch of humans, which is why it was identified by the National Geographic Pristine Seas project as one of the few places researchers can study to see how reefs and undersea ecosystems looked before humans.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Spend three full days in the Southern Line Islands, identified as one of the healthiest reef systems in the world by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Enric Sala. ▶▶ Watch on deck as National Geographic Orion navigates the pass in Moorea’s fringing reef to anchor in Opunohu Bay, as Captain James Cook did in 1777. ▶▶ Zodiac through reef passes, snorkel over beds of giant clams, or dive the atolls’ outer reefs in the Southern Line Islands. ▶▶ Hike tropical forest trails or visit ancient Polynesian archaeological sites on Moorea.

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Visit our website to read staff bios for this expedition. Sharks at a pristine reef at Millennium Atoll, Southern Line Islands, Kiribati.

TAHITI AND THE SOUTHERN LINE ISLANDS

DAY 1: DEPART U.S. Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Tahiti. DAY 2: PAPEETE/RANGIROA/EMBARK Arrive in Papeete, Tahiti early this morning and take a short flight to Rangiroa. Embark National Geographic Orion in the afternoon. (B,L,D)

last healthy, undisturbed places in the ocean. You’ll spend three full days exploring these seldom-visited atolls, as you navigate the intricate channels of the lagoons by Zodiac or kayak, seeing nesting boobies and tropicbirds on shore, and swim above colorful tropical reefs. (B,L,D) DAY 8: MOOREA, FRENCH POLYNESIA Approach the verdant island of Moorea this morning, and anchor for the day in Opunohu Bay on the island’s north shore. Spend the day hiking tropical forest trails or exploring ancient Polynesian sacred sites with an archaeologist. (B,L,D) DAY 9: PAPEETE/DISEMBARK/U.S. Disembark in Papeete this morning and tour Tahiti before flights home. (B,L)

Young Kiribati woman. DAY 3-7: AT SEA/SOUTHERN LINE ISLANDS, KIRIBATI A day at sea brings us to the far-flung Southern Line Islands, where you’ll snorkel or dive some of the most remote and pristine coral reefs on Earth. Marine Ecologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala researched these islands as part of the Pristine Seas project and identified them as one of the

Frigatebird with a chick, Kiribati.

KIRIBATI

Southern Line Islands

Rangiroa Papeete, Tahiti Moorea FRENCH POLYNESIA South Pacific Ocean

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2018 Apr. 19; May 3; Jun. 14; Jul. 12, 26; Aug. 9

Aerial view of Opunohu Bay, Moorea.

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AZURE SEAS FROM TAHITI TO THE MARQUESAS 16 DAYS/14 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $15,680 TO $33,440 (See pages 122-123 for complete prices.)

emote and enigmatic, the Marquesas are islands that belong to the past. Some of them virtually untouched since the era of European exploration, their isolation has given way to a proud people whose unique Marquesan dialect is a direct link to the ancient Polynesian language of Maohi. Indeed, it is believed locally that the spirits of the ancient Maohi live among the islands’ saw-toothed peaks and lush, verdant valleys, and the limestone caves and grottos that we’ll explore. Herman Melville penned his indulgent novel Typee based on his time on Nuku Hiva and established himself as the “man who lived among the cannibals,” and Robert Louis Stevenson landed here aboard his yacht Casco in the late 19th century. At sea we’ll encounter cetaceans, potentially the rare melon-headed whales, and we’ll dive among manta rays.

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Visit our website to read staff bios for this expedition. Dance performance, Nuku Hiva.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ In-depth exploration of the Marquesas, one of the most remote and culturally unique island groups on Earth, both on land and by sea. ▶▶ See ancient stone sculptures, including one of the largest tikis in Polynesia, on Hiva Oa. ▶▶ Hike to a remote waterfall and search for rare birds on far-flung Fatu Hiva. ▶▶ Dive or snorkel the stunning reefs of Fakarava, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

TAHITI AND THE MARQUESAS

DAY 1: DEPART U.S. Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Tahiti.

Nuku Hiva Hiva Oa

Fatu Hiva

DAY 2: PAPEETE, FRENCH POLYNESIA/ EMBARK Arrive in Papeete, early this morning, check in to dayrooms at the Intercontinental Tahiti, and take a brief tour before embarking National Geographic Orion. (L,D) DAYS 3-5: AT SEA/TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO We begin our exploration of the “Dangerous Archipelago” at Fakarava, one of the largest atolls in French Polynesia and part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. After a festive welcome with traditional dancers, learn about the island’s pearl industry, and walk its pristine beaches. Snorkel the protected reefs or ride the current into the lagoon on a world famous drift dive. Continue to Raroia, one of the easternmost atolls in this chain, and the site where Thor Heyerdahl’s famous Kon-Tiki raft made landfall in 1947. (B,L,D)

Sea turtle, Fakarava DAYS 6 AND 7: AT SEA/NUKU HIVA, MARQUESAS A day at sea brings us to one of the most remote island groups on earth, the Marquesas Islands. We begin our exploration of this archipelago at Hatiheu Bay, on the north shore of Nuku Hiva Island. Visit ancient petroglyphs and witness a spectacular dance performance at a Marquesan me’ae, or hike up the valley with the naturalists and local guides in search of rare birds and spectacular views. Later, sample local foods in the village, and peruse unique arts and crafts. (B,L,D) DAY 8: HIVA OA, MARQUESAS At Hiva Oa, go ashore at the village of Puamau to visit the stunning Marquesan me’ae, Iipona, and photograph one of the largest tikis in Polynesia. Stop for a fresh-baked French baguette before a short visit to Calvary

Tahuata

Makatea

TU MO TUA

O LAG IPE H C AR Raroia

Fakarava

Papeete, Tahiti

Cemetery and the gravesites of French artists Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel. (B,L,D) DAY 9: FATU HIVA, MARQUESAS Be sure you’re on deck this morning to photograph the volcanic pillars of Hanavave Bay, as Orion approaches one of the most storied shorelines in the entire Pacific. Visit a remote village where you’ll see displays of uniquely Marquesan arts and crafts. Choose a challenging hike to a remote waterfall, or take Zodiacs to the next bay where local transport takes you on a birdwatching foray deep into the Omoa Valley. (B,L,D) DAYS 10-12: EXPLORING THE MARQUESAS ISLANDS/AT SEA Our last two days in the Marquesas are open for exploration. Scuba dive with manta rays, search for rare cetaceans with your naturalists and marvel at the rugged volcanic silhouettes of these legendary islands from the Zodiacs and kayaks. (B,L,D)

we explore some of the more than 80 islands and atolls that make up this seldom-visited archipelago. Snorkel or dive stunning healthy reefs, kayak and stand-up paddleboard on turquoise lagoons, and walk pristine beaches beneath coconut palms. (B,L,D) DAY 15: MAKATEA An uplifted coral atoll, the island of Makatea is one of the most unique landforms in the Pacific. Spend the day exploring limestone caves and grottos with your expedition team and local guides, or search for endemic fruit doves and myriad seabirds, then snorkel and dive among clouds of colorful fish on the nearby reef. (B,L,D) DAY 16: DISEMBARK/PAPEETE/U.S. Disembark in Papeete this morning and tour Tahiti before flights home. (B,L)

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2018 Jun. 21; Aug. 16

SPECIAL OFFERS: DAYS 13 AND 14: TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO We let nature be our guide for these days, as

Tiki on Hiva Oa.

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VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA: ALONG THE MEKONG RIVER 14 DAYS/13 NIGHTS—ABOARD JAHAN

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $10,980 to $16,580 (See page 135 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

inked by the mighty Mekong River, Vietnam and Cambodia abound with magnificent carved temples, lush landscapes, and cities where rich imperial and colonial legacies mingle. Encounter the incomparable treasures of Angkor, and take a river voyage aboard the elegant Jahan between the Tonle Sap River and Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Explore traditional villages, and gain insight into the daily lives of farmers, monks, and craftspeople.

This journey has been made possible by the launch of the outstanding river ship EXPEDITION Jahan, which offers a level of accommodation that has not previously been available on the Mekong. Our expedition staff aboard ship consists of an expedition leader, experts on Southeast Asian cultures, a naturalist/ Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, and an American doctor, along with top local guides in each region.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Visit our website to read staff bios for this expedition.

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▶▶ Sail the Mekong River on a seven-night cruise aboard the elegant riverboat Jahan. ▶▶ Watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat, and spend two full days immersed in the splendor of Angkor’s temples and palaces. ▶▶ Explore the vibrant cities of Phnom Penh and Saigon, and experience rural life on visits to floating homes, farms, and traditional villages. ▶▶ Experience the revitalization of Cambodian arts with apsara dance and a local craft workshop.

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Casting a net on the Mekong.

VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA

DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA Depart for Siem Reap and arrive the following evening. Settle into our outstanding Khmerstyle hotel, La Résidence d’Angkor, on the banks of the Siem Reap River. DAYS 3 AND 4: ANGKOR Rise early to watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat. This 12th-century Khmer temple, one of the world’s largest religious monuments, is adorned with elaborate bas-reliefs and sculptures. Ride a tuk-tuk, or motorized rickshaw, to the walled city of Angkor Thom. Discover the shrines of Ta Prohm and the temple of Banteay Srei. Visit a workshop where local youth are trained in age-old Khmer arts. (B,L,D; B,D)

A vendor prepares produce at a local market. DAY 5: KAMPONG CHAM/EMBARK Drive to the bustling town of Kampong Cham and embark the Jahan, our home for the next seven nights. (B,L,D) DAY 6: WAT HANCHEY OR KOH DACH/ ANGKOR BAN At Wat Hanchey, see a variety of temples, including an 8th-century temple from the pre-Angkor Chenla period. Continue to the village of Angkor Ban, with its traditional houses and friendly residents. (B,L,D) DAY 7: KAMPONG CHHNANG/ KAMPONG TRALACH Visit a village where artisans make traditional pottery, and board local boats to see the clustered houses and shops that float in midstream. At Kampong Tralach, take an oxcart ride through rice paddies to a local school. (B,L,D) DAY 8: PHNOM PENH Explore the Cambodian capital by cyclo (bicycle taxi), and visit the Royal Palace and the

National Museum of Cambodia. Learn about the reign of the Khmer Rouge on a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. This evening, enjoy an apsara dance performance. (B,L,D) DAY 9: CRUISING THE MEKONG Take in views of everyday life along the river, attend talks by our experts, and join our chefs to learn how to cook regional dishes. Cross the border into Vietnam. (B,L,D) DAY 10: CHAU DOC OR TAN CHAU, VIETNAM Chau Doc has one of Vietnam’s most interesting markets, with an astonishing variety of tropical fruits, vegetables and other goods. We continue to a small floating market on the river and a floating fish farm, where we see fish being fed through trap doors in the floating platforms. In the afternoon, we continue sailing the Mekong. (B,L,D)

Siem Reap/ Angkor Kampong Chhnang Phnom Penh

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VIETNAM

Kampong Cham

Chau Doc Sa Dec/ Cai Be

Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) My Tho South China Sea

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2018 Jan. 30; Feb. 7*, 13, 27; Mar. 7* *These departures travel from Saigon to Siem Reap. OPTIONAL EXTENSION Venture further into Vietnam on an eight-day extension: From Hoi An to Halong Bay. Visit our website or call for details.

DAY 11: SA DEC/CAI BE Take a local boat to experience rural life in the Mekong Delta. See the floating market of Cai Be, step into a rice “factory” to watch ricebased candies being made, and cruise among floating markets and fish farms. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner aboard the Jahan. (B,L,D) DAY 12: MY THO/SAIGON/DISEMBARK Disembark in My Tho and visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda. Then journey to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and check into the Park Hyatt Saigon. This afternoon, meet with a local expert on Vietnam’s modern development. (B,L,D) DAYS 13 AND 14: SAIGON/U.S. Embark on a tour of Saigon’s landmarks, including the Reunification Palace, headquarters of the South Vietnamese government during the Vietnam War. This evening, connect with your return flight home, arriving on Day 14. (Day 13: B) Banteay Srei temple abounds with fine carvings.

Monks at Angkor Wat. REVERSE ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE SAIGON TO SIEM REAP Days 1 and 2: U.S./Saigon, Vietnam Day 3: Saigon (B,D) Day 4: Saigon/My Tho/Embark (B,L,D) Day 5: Cai Be/Sa Dec (B,L,D) Day 6: Chau Doc (B,L,D) Day 7: Phnom Penh, Cambodia (B,L,D) Day 8: Sailing the Tonle Sap River/Kampong Chhnang (B,L,D) Day 9: Kampong Tralach/Koh Dach or Wat Hanchey (B,L,D) Day 10: Angkor Ban/Kampong Cham (B,L,D) Day 11: Disembark/Siem Reap/Angkor (B,L,D) Day 12: Angkor/Siem Reap (B,D) Days 13 and 14: Angkor/Siem Reap/U.S. (Day 13: B)

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TAKE A SHIP FOR REWAR

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THE MOST DING JOURNEY EUROPE & THE MEDITERRANEAN

Our Europe is not the usual one of airports and taxis or even trains and rail yards—it’s one of ships. Of making a grand entrance through the figurative front doors of historic regions, settled and built in the age of sail, and seeing their greeting face first—the one they show to the sea. Or, in the case of our Scotland voyage, traveling through the beating heart of the country to its fabled coasts. And if you choose to explore as storied a region as the Mediterranean, what better way than aboard a ship with a history so rich it rivals the destinations she visits. Main image: Fortress of Dubrovnik. Insets: Sea Cloud under full sail; winery along the Douro River, Portugal.

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Hardangerfjorden.

SCANDINAVIA BY SEA: DENMARK, SWEDEN, AND NORWAY 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION PRICES FROM: $7,990 to $16,610 (See pages 122-123 for complete prices.)

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Bergen

NORWAY Hardangerfjorden Hidra Risør

Väderöarna

▶▶ Explore centuries-old fishing villages and cosmopolitan capitals. ▶▶ Glide along the waters of Norway’s magnificent, mountain-framed Hardangerfjorden, and explore Oslo’s famed Vigeland Park. ▶▶ Discover the artistic traditions of Skagen, Denmark, and kayak in the sheltered coves of Sweden’s Weather Islands. JUN. 16: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK/ EMBARK Arrive in Copenhagen and board the National Geographic Orion. (L,D) JUN. 17: SKAGEN Discover rich bird-life and bike along the peninsula’s white beaches. Cap off the day with a taste of the famous “Skagen Sild,” a special herring dish that can only be enjoyed with a cold Danish beer. (B,L,D) JUN. 18: WEATHER ISLANDS, SWEDEN These rugged islets, skerries, and pictureperfect villages boast some of the most stunning scenery in Scandinavia. Set out by kayak or Zodiac to encounter seal colonies and an array of seabirds. (B,L,D) JUN. 19: OSLO, NORWAY Visit Oslo’s Fram Museum or learn to cook

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Oslo

Norwegian style at the Mathallen Gourmet Food Market. (B,L,D) JUN. 20: RISØR Visit Risør, a well-preserved historic town on Norway’s heritage list, known for its old wooden buildings and rich cultural traditions. Dine al fresco on nearby Stangholmen, with a Norwegian folk music performance. (B,L,D) JUN. 21: HIDRA Take a morning hike or travel overland for a tour of Flekkefjord. Kayak or Zodiac in the harbor of Kirkehamn. (B,L,D) JUN. 22: HARDANGERFJORDEN Cruise beneath the fjord’s staggering cliffs, snow-dusted mountains, and explore by bike, kayak and on foot. (B,L,D) JUN. 23: BERGEN/DISEMBARK (B)

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Skagen SWEDEN North Sea

DENMARK Copenhagen

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2017 Jun. 16

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book now and receive COMPLIMENTARY ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE (New York/ Copenhagen, Bergen/New York). Call for details. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Arrange a pre/post stay—effortlessly. Arrive in Copenhagen and rest up at the Phoenix Copenhagen before embarking. Or savor a night in Bergen at the Radisson Blu Royal before traveling home or onward. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Join National Geographic photographer Erika Larsen on this departure. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

EUROPE

NORWAY AND SCOTLAND: FJORDLANDS AND THE INNER HEBRIDES 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION PRICES FROM: $7,990 to $16,610 (See pages 122-123 for complete prices.)

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Staffa

▶▶ Hike to the lighthouse at Sumburgh Head. ▶▶ Discover archaeological treasures: Viking longhouses in the Shetlands, Stone Age megaliths in Orkney, and the sacred Christian sites of Iona. ▶▶ Kayak the calm waters of Norway’s Sognefjorden and venture into hidden inlets by Zodiac. AUG. 26: BERGEN, NORWAY/EMBARK Arrive in Bergen and embark National Geographic Orion. (L,D) AUG. 27: SOGNEFJORDEN Cruise deep into the sublime Sognefjorden and explore its mirror-like waterways by kayak and zodiac. (B,L,D)

Isle of Lewis

13th-century abbey. Explore St. Oran’s Chapel and its royal burial grounds, where Celtic high crosses mark the graves of generations of Scottish kings. (B,L,D) SEP. 2: DUBLIN, IRELAND/DISEMBARK (B)

Iona

Dublin

Shetland Islands Sognefjorden Fair Isle Bergen Orkney Islands NORWAY SCOTLAND

ENGLAND

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2017 Aug. 26

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Jul. 31, 2017 and receive COMPLIMENTARY ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE (New York/Bergen, Dublin/New York). Call for details. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

AUG. 28: ISLE OF NOSS AND LERWICK, SHETLAND ISLANDS, SCOTLAND Explore the Shetland Islands, where Norse and Gaelic cultures intermingle. Examine Bronze Age ruins and admire the abundant birdlife. (B,L,D)

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Arrange a pre/post stay—effortlessly. Arrive in Bergen and rest up at the centrally located Radisson Blu Royal before embarking. Or savor a night in Dublin at The Westin Dublin before traveling home or onward.

AUG. 29: FAIR ISLE Go birdwatching and browse local handicrafts, including the world renowned Fair Isle knitwear. (B,L,D)

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Travel with National Geographic photographers Diane Cook and Len Jenshel on this voyage. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

Iona.

AUG. 30: ORKNEY Explore Stone Age sites: the megaliths of the Ring of Brodgar and the 5,000-year old stone-slab village of Skara Brae. (B,L,D) AUG. 31: ISLE OF LEWIS, OUTER HEBRIDES Marvel at the massive neolithic Standing Stones of Callanish, which rival Stonehenge in the majesty of their setting and explore an ancient broch. (B,L,D) SEP. 1: IONA, INNER HEBRIDES Venture into an ancient nunnery and a

Standing Stones of Callanish.

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Dartmouth Castle.

WILD AND WINDSWEPT: EXPLORING THE COASTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION PRICES FROM: $7,990 to $16,610 (See pages 122-123 for complete prices.)

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

▶▶ Visit the historic dockyards at Portsmouth and see the H.M.S. Victory warship that played a role in the American and French revolutions.

SEP. 4: SKOMER ISLAND/FISHGUARD Hop on a Zodiac to spot marine life. Discover the archaeology of Pembrokeshire, or explore the lovely town of St. David’s. (B,L,D) SEP. 5: ISLES OF SCILLY/TRESCO, ENGLAND Join a naturalist and spot the flora and fauna of Tresco. Or meander the world-class Tresco Abbey Gardens. (B,L,D)

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WALES

ENGLAND

Skomer Island Isles of Scilly

London Dartmouth

Portsmouth

Alderney Sark

▶▶ Sail under London’s famous Tower Bridge.

SEP. 3: LLANDUDNO, WALES Anchor in this colorful seaside town and explore the culture and landscape of Wales. (B,L,D)

Llandudno

Fishguard

▶▶ Discover the exceptional Tresco Abbey Gardens, where subtropical plants thrive, and explore Wales’ Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.

SEP. 2: DUBLIN, IRELAND/EMBARK Arrive in Dublin and embark National Geographic Orion. (L,D)

North Sea

Dublin IRELAND

SEP. 6: DARTMOUTH Discover the winding passages of the 14th-century Dartmouth Castle. Or, opt to visit Agatha Christie's historic home. (B,L,D) SEP. 7: ALDERNEY/SARK, CHANNEL ISLANDS Spend the morning exploring Alderney at your own pace. Take in the colorful sights of La Seigneurie Gardens, or traverse La Coupée for incredible views over the island. (B,L,D) SEP. 8: PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND Delve into Great Britain’s nautical history at Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard. Visit a nature reserve to see migratory birds. (B,L,D) SEP. 9: LONDON/DISEMBARK (B)

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2017 Sep. 2

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Jul. 31, 2017 and receive COMPLIMENTARY ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE (New York/Dublin, London/New York). Call for details. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Arrange a pre/post stay—effortlessly. Arrive in Dublin and rest up at The Westin Dublin. Or savor a night in London at The Royal Horseguards before traveling home or onward. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Join award-winning National Geographic photographer Susan Seubert on this voyage. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

EUROPE

CULTURE AND CUISINE FROM OPORTO TO BASQUE COUNTRY 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

A Coruña

PRICES FROM: $7,990 to $16,610 (See pages 122-123 for complete prices.)

Villagarcía de Arousa

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Bilbao

Oporto

▶▶ Discover Galicia, collecting mussels with local fishermen, listening to traditional music, and visiting a splendid Galician estate. ▶▶ Discover architectural masterpieces—from the Roman Tower of Hercules to the soaring metal waves of architect Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao. ▶▶ Sample world-renowned wines at a port house in Oporto.

PORTUGAL

FRANCE Saint-Jeande-Luz

SPAIN

Lisbon

Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao.

SEP. 30: BORDEAUX, FRANCE/ EMBARK Arrive in Bordeaux and embark National Geographic Orion. (L,D)

OCT. 3: BILBAO Explore the Guggenheim Museum, wander through the old quarter, or attend a pintxos cooking class. (B,L,D)

OCT. 1: BAYONNE Walk through picturesque Bayonne, known for its rich chocolate industry and visit an authentic French chocolate house. Hike along the coast to the Rock of the Virgin in Biarritz. (B,L,D)

OCT. 4: A CORUÑA Visit the Tower of Hercules, wander through the local market, and learn why the town is nicknamed “The Glass City.” Take an afternoon bike ride. (B,L,D)

OCT. 2: SAINT JEAN-DE-LUZ, FRANCE/ SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN Explore both the French and Spanish Basque cultures. End the day with a special cider house dinner and private performance. (B,L,D)

OCT 5: VILLAGARCIA DE AROUSA Explore Santiago de Compostela, and see the cathedral that has welcomed millions of pilgrims. Enjoy a traditional musical performance and tapas lunch ashore. (B,L,D)

Santiago de Compostela.

Bordeaux Bayonne

OCT. 6: OPORTO, PORTUGAL Visit Oporto, the birthplace of port wine and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn the secrets of port-making during a tasting at a riverside port house. (B,L,D) OCT. 7: LISBON/DISEMBARK

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2017 Sep. 30

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Jul. 31, 2017 and receive COMPLIMENTARY ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE (New York/Bordeaux, Lisbon/New York). Call for details. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Arrange a pre/post stay—effortlessly. Arrive in Bordeaux and rest up at the Intercontinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel before embarking. Or savor a night in Lisbon at a centrally located hotel before traveling home or onward. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Todd Gipstein is an award-winning producer, photographer and photo instructor who has worked with National Geographic for three decades. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

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SAILING THE GREEK ISLES 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD SEA CLOUD

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

PRICES FROM: $9,490 to $18,250 (See page 133 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

Lindblad Expeditions first sailed aboard Sea Cloud in the 1980s, and over the years has developed unparalEXPERIENCE leled expertise in operating expedition-style journeys aboard this superlative vessel. In addition to an expedition leader, you’ll be joined by a naturalist/Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, a ranking expert on the cultures of the region and a team of local guides.

prinkled across the Aegean Sea and steeped in ancient mythology, the Cyclades are some of the most spectacular of Greece’s many isles. Here, fishing boats cast colorful reflections in azure waters, whitewashed villages cascade down lavender-dusted slopes, and craggy headlands are punctuated by ancient ruins. Under the billowing sails of the exquisite four-masted tall ship Sea Cloud, voyage to sun-drenched Santoríni, the mystical isle of Delos, wild Amorgós, some of the small, less-explored islands, and more.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Discover the magnificent ruins in the ancient sanctuary of Delos, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. ▶▶ Visit the gorgeous village of Oía and the astonishing archaeological site of Akrotiri on beautiful Santoríni. ▶▶ Soak up the lively culture, mythology, and Venetian legacy of age-old villages. ▶▶ Explore the Cyclades under full sail aboard the historic squarerigger Sea Cloud. A cobalt dome sets off the bright whitewash of a hilltop church in Santoríni.

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GREEK ISLES

DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./ATHENS, GREECE/ PIRAEUS/EMBARK Depart on an overnight flight to Athens. Explore the new Acropolis Museum, transfer to Piraeus and settle into your cabin on the majestic Sea Cloud. Cast off this afternoon, and take in our first Greek sunset at sea. (L,D) DAY 3: AT SEA Enjoy a glorious day of sailing among the evocative isles of the Cyclades. Follow along with the sail plan as the crew climb the rigging and trim the sails, and attend presentations by our team of experts on the area’s history and mythology. In the late afternoon, we may have a chance for an impromptu stop and a swim. (B,L,D) DAY 4: TINOS Drop anchor at beautiful Tinos, dotted with villages steeped in Venetian history. The island’s Venetian-era dovecotes, terraced hillsides, and green marble quarries have long made this a haven for artists. Explore the picturesque village of Pyrgos, adorned with carved marble facades, and visit the church of Panagia Evangelistria, where thousands of pilgrims come every year to pray at Greece’s holiest shrine. (B,L,D) DAY 5: DELOS/EXPLORING The tiny archaeological gem of Delos is the birthplace of the twin gods Artemis, goddess of animals and the hunt, and Apollo, god of healing, music, and light. Spend the morning discovering the island’s incredible ruins, including the Terrace of the Lions and the exquisite Temple of Apollo. This afternoon, Flowers at Santoríni.

we’ll look to make an impromptu stop at one of the many interesting islands in the area. (B,L,D) DAY 6: AMORGÓS Drop anchor at Amorgós, the easternmost isle of the Cyclades. Visit the main city, perched in the mountains, and see its beautiful domed churches and windmills. Explore the dazzling white monastery of Panagia Hozoviótissa, clinging to a cliff face above the sea. Later, return to the Sea Cloud and enjoy a relaxing afternoon beneath its splendid sails. (B,L,D)

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Jun. 30; Jul. 7, 14; Aug. 23; Sep. 19 2018 Jun. 17; Aug. 31; Sep. 7 Note: To take advantage of optimum sailing opportunities, the order and choice of some smaller islands may change during the course of this expedition.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book now on the Jun. 30 or Jul. 14, 2017 departures and receive FREE AIRFARE (round-trip NY/Athens). Plus we will cover your bar tab and crew tips for all Sea Cloud voyages.

Amorgós monastery, set in a cliff. DAY 7: SANTORÍNI Incomparable Santoríni is an island archipelago formed from a single volcanic cone that erupted in the second millennium B.C., burying the island’s Minoan culture in ash. Sail into the caldera, and drive through windswept vineyards to the beautiful town of Oía which affords unrivaled views of the caldera below. After lunch, see the Archaeology Museum and the excavations at Akrotiri. (B,L,D) DAY 8: SÍFNOS/AT SEA Distinguished for its ceramic chimneys and its Venetian dovecotes, Sífnos is a rugged island with a harbor village and a beautiful upper chora (village), waterfront tavernas and convenient beaches. It’s a great island for walkers or loungers alike. This afternoon, find a spot on deck to watch as the Sea Cloud’s sails are hoisted up their impressive masts by hand as we set sail for Piraeus. (B,L,D) DAY 9: PIRAEUS/DISEMBARK/U.S. Disembark this morning and transfer to the Athens airport for your return flight. (B)

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Add a two-day pre-trip extension to Athens or a three-day post-trip extension to Crete. Visit our website or call for details. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERT Join historian and archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos on the Jul. 7, 2017 departure. Michael was featured prominently in National Geographic's landmark documentary series The Greeks, which debuted on PBS in 2016. His research focuses on the social, political, and cultural history of ancient Greece. SEE MORE ONLINE

Take a virtual tour of Sea Cloud, with 360-degree images, at expeditions.com/ seacloudtour Watch exciting aerial footage of Sea Cloud under sail at expeditions.com/seacloudsail

Sea Cloud’s elegant restaurant.

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PRICES FROM: $12,690 to $24,230 (See page 133 for complete prices.) Book by June 1, 2017 to guarantee 2017 prices for 2018 departures.

Lindblad Expeditions first sailed aboard Sea Cloud in the 1980s, and over the years has developed unparalEXPERIENCE leled expertise in operating expedition-style journeys aboard this superlative vessel. In addition to an expedition leader, you’ll be joined by a naturalist/Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, a ranking expert on the cultures of the region and a team of local guides.

rom the ancient temples of Olympia to the medieval walled city of Hvar, immerse yourself in the history and culture of some of Europe’s most spectacular places on board the legendary four-masted Sea Cloud. Discover the remarkable sites of Albania, cut off from the modern world for decades, and explore Montenegro, legendary Ithaca (Itháki), and incomparable Dubrovnik.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Ply the waters of the Aegean, Ionian, and Adriatic Seas aboard the magnificent Sea Cloud. ▶▶ Step back in history at five UNESCO World Heritage sites including the ancient ruins of Olympia, Greece, and Albania’s historic city of Butrint. ▶▶ Explore Montenegro’s Gulf of Kotor to Our Lady of the Rocks, a tiny islet created over centuries by local fishermen. ▶▶ Spend a day among the marble-paved lanes and ramparts of Dubrovnik.

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DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./ATHENS, GREECE/ PIRAEUS/EMBARK Depart on an overnight flight to Athens, arriving the next morning. Explore the new Acropolis Museum, transfer to Piraeus and settle into your cabin aboard the elegant Sea Cloud. (L,D) DAY 3: AT SEA UNDER SAIL Round the southern coast of the Peloponnesus peninsula, enjoying a full day of sailing. Watch the crew hoist Sea Cloud’s many sails by hand. Relax with a book on deck, photograph our yacht, and attend talks by our expedition team. (B,L,D)

Stalinist dictator, Albania is now feeling its way into the 21st century. Explore the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO site, and return to Sarandë along the Ksamil peninsula, overlooking the Strait of Corfu. Set sail in the afternoon. (B,L,D) DAY 7: KRUJË Drive to the ancient capital of Krujë, and visit the medieval market and Ethnographic Museum. Also visit the Skanderbeg Museum, dedicated to Albania’s national hero. Take in a stirring folkloric performance. (B,L,D) DAY 8: PERAST AND KOTOR, MONTENEGRO Sail into Montenegro via the magnificent Gulf of Kotor. Stop at the historic town of Perast before taking a local boat to the islet of Gospa od Škrpjela, or Our Lady of the Rocks. Steeped in lore, the tiny islet was created by fishermen dropping rocks from their rowboats. Explore medieval Kotor this afternoon, or drive up 25 serpentine switchbacks to the top of the fjord. (B,L,D) DAY 9: DUBROVNIK, CROATIA Known as the “pearl of the Adriatic,” Dubrovnik is regarded as one of the bestpreserved medieval towns in the world. Spend the day exploring the marvelous old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy a private performance of traditional Croatian klapa music. (B,L,D)

Sea Cloud under full sail. DAY 4: OLYMPIA Dock in Katákolon and travel to the ancient site of Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games. Visit the legendary ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage site, the Olympic Stadium, and the superb Archaeological Museum. (B,L,D)

DAY 10: SAILING/KORČULA Anchor at the island port of Korčula, one of the most beautiful medieval towns in the Balkans. Visit the town’s sites, and see the house believed by some to be Marco Polo’s birthplace. Later, take some time to enjoy the waterfront. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: ITHACA/SAILING Sail this morning to Ithaca (Itháki), home to Odysseus. The island remains somewhat isolated and retains the sense of adventure associated with Homer’s hero. Visit gems of Ionian villages and explore sites that link to the era described in the epic poems. (B,L,D)

DAY 11: HVAR/SAILING At the height of Venetian rule, Hvar was the region’s most prosperous center. Take a walk along the marbled waterfront and the grand central square. Visit the arsenal and Croatia’s oldest active theater, and if you choose, hike up to the dramatically located citadel. (B,L,D)

DAY 6: SARANDË AND BUTRINT, ALBANIA Cut off from the world for 50 years by its

DAY 12: DUBROVNIK/DISEMBARK/U.S. Disembark this morning and transfer to the airport for your return flight. (B)

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 May 24; Jun. 3*; Aug. 30; Sep. 9* 2018 May 28; Jun. 7*; Aug. 21*; Sep. 14 *These departures travel from Dubrovnik to Athens.

SPECIAL OFFER: Travel aboard Sea Cloud on any 2017 or 2018 departure and we will cover your bar tab and all tips for the crew. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Add a two-day pre- or post-voyage extension to Athens or a three-day pre- or post-voyage extension to Mostar, Trogir & Split. Visit our website or call for details. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERT Grace Fielder is an expert on the history and cultures along the Dalmatian coast. She has studied the local lore, music, and cuisine of this region, and has even moonlighted as a lavender harvester on the island of Hvar. Grace will join the May 24, 2017 departure.

The quarterdeck’s restful “Blue Lagoon.” SEE MORE ONLINE

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SCOTLAND’S HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD LORD OF THE GLENS

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2017 will mark Lindblad’s fourteenth summer aboard Lord of the Glens, and we’ve EXPEDITION been exploring Scotland since the 1980s. On this journey, our expedition staff will include a historian, a naturalist/Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, an expert on Scotland’s cultures—and local guides and special guests as well. This expedition has been noted by National Geographic Traveler as a ‘trip of a lifetime.’

n a voyage through Scotland’s famed lochs, the Caledonian Canal and the Inner Hebrides aboard Lord of the Glens, experience evocative landscapes dotted with medieval castles and churches. Trace Scotland’s compelling history on visits to battlefields, fortresses, and ancient tombs. Cruise Loch Ness; descend through the intricate lock system of Neptune’s Staircase; and explore serene hills and harbor villages on the picturesque islands of Mull, Iona, Eigg, and Skye.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Stroll across the battlefield at Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie was dramatically defeated. ▶▶ Hike through stunning scenery on the Isle of Skye, and learn about the tiny communities on the remote islands of Eigg or Rum. ▶▶ Kayak on Loch Ness, and wander through the charming seaside town of Tobermory. ▶▶ Discover Scotland from the prehistoric Clava Cairns to contemporary communities where traditions live on.

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DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./INVERNESS, SCOTLAND/EMBARK Arrive in Inverness. Board Lord of the Glens and settle into your cabin. Gather for a reception and dinner on board, and a performance by junior Scottish dancers. (Day 2: D) DAY 3: CULLODEN/CLAVA CAIRNS/ LOCH NESS Visit Culloden, the infamous battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated in 1746. See the prehistoric standing stones and passage tombs of Clava Cairns. This afternoon, set sail on the Caledonian Canal and enter Loch Ness, where we’ll learn about the legendary monster said to inhabit the loch. Moor at Fort Augustus and set out on a kayak excursion or a hike. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: LOCH LINNHE/OBAN Today descend Neptune’s Staircase, a set of eight interconnected locks, and continue through Loch Linnhe to the town of Oban, set on a picturesque bay on the Firth of Lorn. There is time to explore this lively town on foot, visiting a whisky distillery and McCaig’s Folly, a monument on a hill overlooking the town and bay that was inspired by the Roman Colosseum. (B,L,D) DAY 6: SOUND OF MULL/IONA/DUART CASTLE/TOBERMORY Sail to the Isle of Mull, in the Inner Hebrides. Drive across Mull, then cross to Iona by ferry to explore this picturesque island. Visit the medieval abbey ruins and the rebuilt abbey church. Stroll through St. Oran’s Chapel and the royal graveyard where Scottish kings including Macbeth are buried. On Mull, visit Duart Castle, home to Clan Maclean. Continue on to the picturesque town of Tobermory. (B,L,D) DAY 7: TOBERMORY/ISLE OF EIGG OR ISLE OF RUM (SMALL ISLES)/INVERIE Explore colorful Tobermory, then sail north to either Eigg, Rum or even Canna, depending on conditions. The islands have populations of fewer than one hundred souls, and teem with wildlife. Look for marine animals, including Atlantic seals, minke whales, basking sharks, harbor porpoises and a colony of Manx shearwaters. Then sail to the tiny village of Inverie, where you can have a drink at the Old Forge, the most remote pub in the British Isles. (B,L,D)

Caledonian Canal. DAY 4: LAGGAN LOCKS/BANAVIE/ GLENFINNAN Ascend an impressive flight of locks that runs through the heart of Fort Augustus. Glide along the tree-lined canal known as Laggan Avenue, and sail across picturesque Lochs Oich and Lochy. From the town of Banavie, drive to Glenfinnan, a lovely village nestled within the mountains, and enjoy an afternoon walk. This evening, we have a whisky tasting aboard ship. (B,L,D)

DAY 8: ISLE OF SKYE Continue north to the Isle of Skye. At the Museum of the Isles, trace the legacy of the 1,300-year-old Clan Donald, who once ruled the west coast of Scotland, and walk through the woodlands of Armadale. Take a guided walk in the Cuillin Hills (weather permitting), or explore Eilean Donan Castle and the quaint village of Plockton. Celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner on board. (B,L,D)

Isle of Kyle of Lochalsh Skye Inverness Cuillin Hills Fort Augustus Inverie Eigg Caledonian Canal Banavie SCOTLAND Tobermory Iona Isle of Mull

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2017 Jun. 18, 25*; Jul. 16, 23*, 30; Aug. 6*, 13, 20*; 2018 Jun. 10, 17*; Jul. 22, 29*; Aug. 5, 12*, 19, 26* *These departures travel from Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness.

SPECIAL OFFER: Travel aboard Lord of the Glens on any 2017 or 2018 departure and we will cover your bar tab and all tips for the crew. OPTIONAL EXTENSION Add a two-day pre- or post-voyage extension in Edinburgh. Visit our website or call for details. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Travel with Jim Richardson on the August 13, 2017 departure. Jim spent two years photographing the Celtic realm for the March 2006 National Geographic magazine article, “Celt Appeal.” A young bagpiper.

DAY 9: KYLE OF LOCHALSH/ INVERNESS/DISEMBARK/U.S. Disembark in Kyle of Lochalsh and drive through the highlands to Inverness. Then transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER CAPACITY: 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 367 feet. National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship, and the flagship of the Lindblad fleet. It is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, with an ice-reinforced hull, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional comfort. It carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. An undersea specialist operates a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the underwater world. PUBLIC AREAS: Bistro bar; chart room; restaurant; global gallery; library, lounge with full service bar and state-of-the-art facilities for films, slideshows and presentations; mudroom with lockers for expedition gear, and observation lounge. Our “open bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation.

MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international with local flair. CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls. Some cabins have balconies. Cabins equipped with Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splashcam, underwater video camera, aerial remote controlled camera, video microscope, snorkeling gear. SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, National Geographic photographer, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor and video chronicler, internet café and laundry. WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features a glass-enclosed fitness center, outdoor stretching area, two LEXspa treatment rooms and sauna.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with one or two portholes #301-308

CATEGORY A SOLO: Main Deck with window #309-312, 329-334 CATEGORY B SOLO: Upper and Veranda Decks with window #105-106, 203, 208 CATEGORY 3 TRIPLE: Main Deck with window #341, 343 SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Available in Categories 1 and 2. SOLE OCCUPANCY: Cabins available in Categories A and B. NOTE: Cabins #209, 211, 214, 216-218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228, 303-306—These cabins have one queen-sized bed. All other double cabins have two lower single beds; some can convert to a queen-sized bed. Third person rates are available in the designated triple occupancy cabins at one-half the double occupancy rate. Cabins #341, 343, 101, 102, 215, 219 and 230 can accommodate a third person.

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$14,150

$1,500

Includes two hotel nights. Sample Airfares: round-trip Newark/Oslo. Economy from: $800; Business from $3,590. Charter Airfare: $725 (roundtrip Oslo/Longyearbyen).

$26,370

$30,300

$21,820

$22,950

$2,500

Includes one hotel night. Sample Airfares: round-trip Newark/Bergen and Oslo/Newark (and vice-versa). Economy from: $810; Business from $3,600. Charter Airfare: $360 (one-way Longyearbyen/Oslo or vice-versa).

$23,750

$27,280

$19,720

$20,660

$1,500

Includes one hotel night. Sample Airfares: Newark/Oslo, Reykjavík/New York. $900; Business from $2,800; Charter Airfare: $360 (Oslo/Longyearbyen).

$18,420

$21,350

$14,860

$15,450

$1,500

Sample Airfare: New York/Reykjavik, Reykjavik/New York: Economy from $600; Business from $2,000.

$23,290

$27,000

$18,740

$19,500

$1,500

Includes two hotel nights Reykjavik. Sample Airfares: Round trip Newark/Keflavík: Economy from $600; Business from $2,000; Round trip charter airfare: $1,450 (Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq).

$42,710

$49,640

$34,990

$36,210

$3,000

Includes two hotel nights Reykjavík. Sample Airfares: Round trip Newark/Keflavík: Economy from $600; Business airfare from $2,000; Round trip charter airfare: $1,450 (Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq).

$12,110

$13,950

$9,490

$9,840

$750

$13,100

$15,270

$10,800

$11,200

$1,000

Sample Airfares: round-trip Newark/St. John’s/Newark: Economy from $450, Business from $1,700.

$30,990

$35,500

$25,520

$26,560

$2,500

Includes one hotel night in Santiago. Immigration fees are not included. Sample Airfares: Miami/Santiago, Buenos Aires/Miami: Economy from $1,180; Business from $3,800. Internal airfare from $805 (Santiago/Puerto Montt, Ushuaia/Buenos Aires).

Includes three hotel nights Reykjavík. Sample Airfares: Round trip Newark/Keflavík: Economy from $600; Business from $2,300; Round trip charter airfare: $1,450 (Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq).

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION CAPACITY: 102 guests in 53 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 338 feet. The state-of-the-art National Geographic Orion is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel with an ice reinforced hull. Orion is at home navigating polar ice, as well as small rivers in Europe and island harbors in the South Pacific. PUBLIC AREAS: Outdoor café, lounge with bar, restaurant, sundeck, reception desk, observation lounge and library, global gallery, marina platform, and mudroom. The whirlpool hot tub doubles as a plunge pool in warm climates. Our “open bridge” allows guests to meet our captain and officers and learn about navigation. MEALS: All meals are served in a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. The cuisine is international with local flair, featuring tastes of the regions we explore.

CABINS: All cabins feature ocean views, private facilities, climate controls, and a flat-screen TV with DVD/CD player. Equipped with Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices. Some cabins have French balconies. Single cabins in Category 1 and Category 3 include #301, 322, 323, and 512. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, a fleet of 24 double kayaks and a crow’s nest camera. For Polar and South Pacific voyages, we will carry a hydrophone, underwater video cameras, video microscope, and a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Plus, for South Pacific voyages, there is snorkeling gear for all guests, scuba gear for 24 guests, glass-bottom Zodiac, and splash-cam. SPECIAL FEATURES: Laundry, a full-time doctor, National Geographic photographer and Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, plus for the Polar and South Pacific voyages, there is an undersea specialist and video chronicler. WELLNESS: A wellness specialist, fitness center, LEXspa treatment room and sauna are on board.

Above: Observation lounge and library; award-winning chef Serge Dansereau creates menus that reflect the region’s flavors.

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FITNESS CENTER/ LEXSPA TREATMENT ROOM

THEATER

OBSERVATION LOUNGE & LIBRARY

SUNDECK SAUNA

505

507

506

508

510

511

501

503

502

504

415

417

419

414

416

418

411

407 408

412

405 406

409

403 404

410

401

GLOBAL GALLERY

402

LOUNGE

RECEPTION ELEVATOR

UPPER DECK

323 322

320

319 321

311 315 312 314

317

316 318

301 303 305 307 309

RESTAURANT

302 304 306 308 310

MARINA PLATFORM

512 ELEVATOR

BRIDGE DECK OUTDOOR CAFE

509

515

ELEVATOR

OBSERVATION DECK

BRIDGE

WHIRLPOOL HOT TUB

ELEVATOR

MUD ROOM

DOCTOR’S OFFICE

MAIN DECK ZODIAC BOARDING

EXPEDITION DECK TAKE A VIRTUAL VIDEO TOUR AT WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM/ORION CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with oval window #316, 318, 319-321

CATEGORY 6: Bridge Deck—Owner’s suite with French balcony #502, 507, 509*, 510

CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with oval window #302-312, 314, 315, 317

*Cabin 509 has two windows in lieu of a French balcony.

CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck—Suite with window #401-412, 414-419

CATEGORY 1 SOLO: Main Deck with oval window or two portholes #301, 322, 323 CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Bridge Deck—Suite with two windows #512

CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck—Deluxe suite with window #511, 515

NOTE: Sole occupancy cabins available in Categories 1 and 3. Shared accommodations available in Categories 1 and 2.

CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with French balcony #501, 503-506, 508

NOTE: Third person rates available at one-half the double occupancy rate in designated triple occupancy cabins.

Note: Scuba divers must be certified by an internationally recognized dive association prior to the voyage, and certification cards and logbooks must be shown on board. Divers must have logged 25 dives in total and made a dive within the 12 months preceding the voyage.

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Category 1 & 2 cabin.

Main lounge.

Bathroom.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated otherwise.

ITINERARY

YEAR

CAT. 1

CAT. 2

CAT. 3

CAT. 4

Journey to Antarctica – Page 12

2017/18 2018/19*

$13,760

$14,790

$16,390

$19,720

Journey to Antarctica – Holiday departures – Page 12

2017/18 2018/19*

$14,860

$15,970

$17,690

$21,290

Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands – Page 14

2017/18 2018/19*

$23,790

$25,490

$27,940

$34,290

Norway’s Fjords & Arctic Svalbard – Page 20

2017

$16,570

$17,460

$19,760

$22,590

A Circumnavigation of Iceland – Page 24

2017

$9,130

$10,580

$12,560

$13,700

Nordic Passages: Shetlands, Orkney, Faroes, and Iceland – Page 26

2017

$13,690

$15,870

$18,840

$20,550

Best of Chilean Patagonia: From Torres Del Paine to Cape Horn – Page 54

2017 2018*

$13,940

$14,600

$15,610

$17,540

Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island– Page 56

2017 2018*

$8,950

$9,610

$10,620

$12,550

Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific – Page 90

2018

$17,990

$21,350

$25,370

$27,490

Epic Polynesia: Cook Islands to Fiji – Page 92

2018

$15,680

$18,670

$21,990

$23,990

French Polynesia: Beyond the Postcard – Page 94

2018

$7,690

$9,380

$10,990

$11,990

Isles, Atolls, and Pristine Corals: Southern Line Islands – Page 96

2018

$7,690

$9,380

$10,990

$11,990

Azure Seas from Tahiti to the Marquesas – Page 98

2018

$15,680

$18,670

$21,990

$23,990

Scandinavia by Sea: Denmark, Sweden and Norway – Page 104

2017

$7,990

$9,260

$10,990

$11,990

Norway and Scotland: Fjordlands and the Inner Hebrides – Page 105

2017

$7,990

$9,260

$10,990

$11,990

Wild and Windswept: Exploring the Coasts of England and Wales – Page 106

2017

$7,990

$9,260

$10,990

$11,990

Culture and Cuisine from Oporto to Basque Country – Page 107

2017

$7,990

$9,260

$10,990

$11,990

* 2017 prices guaranteed for 2018 departures if booked by June 1, 2017. After June 1, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices.

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Category 5 French balcony suite.

Dining Room.

Category 1 solo cabin.

STARTING APRIL 2017, BAR TAB & CREW TIPS INCLUDED ON ALL NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION VOYAGES. CAT. 6

CAT. 1 SOLO

CAT. 3 SOLO

ADVANCE PAYMENT

$22,540

$26,240

$20,640

$24,590

$1,500

Includes one hotel night in Santiago. Immigration fees are not included. Sample Airfares: round-trip Miami/Santiago: Economy from $1,000; Business from $4,700. Charter Airfare from $990 (round-trip Santiago/Ushuaia).

$24,340

$28,340

$22,290

$26,530

$1,500

$39,570

$45,880

$35,690

$41,910

$3,000

$26,370

$30,300

$24,850

$29,640

$2,500

Includes one hotel night. Sample Airfares: round-trip Newark/Bergen and Oslo/ Newark (and vice-versa). Economy from: $1,060; Business from $3,010. Charter Airfare: $360 (one-way Oslo/Longyearbyen, or vice versa).

$16,370

$18,980

$13,700

$18,850

$1,000

Sample Airfare: New York/Reykjavík, Reykjavík/New York: Economy from $600; Business from $2,000.

$24,550

$28,470

$20,550

$28,270

$1,500

Sample Airfare: New York/Bergen, Reykjavík/New York (or vice-versa): Economy from $800; Business from $2,850.

$19,640

$21,710

$20,120

$22,620

$1,500

Includes one hotel night in Santiago, one hotel night in Puerto Natales and three hotel nights in Torres del Paine. Immigration fees are not included. Sample Airfares: Miami/Santiago/Miami: Economy from $1,000; Business from $4,700. Internal airfare from $855 (Santiago/Puerto Natales, Ushuaia/Santiago).

$14,650

$16,720

$13,430

$15,930

$1,000

Includes one hotel night in Santiago. Immigration fees are not included. Sample Airfares: Miami/Santiago/Miami: Economy from $1,000; Business from $4,700. Internal airfare from $855 (Santiago/Puerto Natales, Ushuaia/Santiago).

$32,820

$37,970

$26,990

$37,990

$2,500

Includes two hotel nights accommodations on Easter Island. Immigration fees are not included. Sample Airfares: Los Angeles/Santiago, Chile, Santiago, Chile/Easter Island, Papeete, Tahiti/Los Angeles: Economy from $3,300; Business from $7,600.

$28,940

$33,440

$23,520

$32,990

$2,500

Sample airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Papeete, Nadi/Los Angeles: Economy from $1,300; Business from $5,500.

$14,520

$16,840

$11,540

$16,490

$1,000

Sample airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Papeete: Economy from $1,500; Business from $4,300; Internal airfare from $250 (Rangiroa-Papeete).

$14,520

$16,840

$11,540

$16,490

$1,000

Sample airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Papeete: Economy from $1,500; Business from $4,300; Internal airfare from $250 (Papeete-Rangiroa).

$28,940

$33,440

$23,520

$32,990

$2,500

Sample airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Papeete: Economy from $1,500; Business from $4,300.

$14,320

$16,610

$11,990

$16,490

$1,000

Sample Airfare: New York/Copenhagen, Bergen/New York: Economy from $900; Business from $2,080.

$14,320

$16,610

$11,990

$16,490

$1,000

Sample Airfare: New York/Bergen, Dublin/New York: Economy from $900; Business from $3,100.

$14,320

$16,610

$11,990

$16,490

$1,000

Sample Airfare: New York/Dublin, London/New York: Economy from $1,400; Business from $2,500.

$14,320

$16,610

$11,990

$16,490

$1,000

Sample Airfare: New York/Bordeaux, Lisbon/New York: Economy from $1,030; Business from $3,200.

CAT. 5

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR II CAPACITY: 96 guests in 52 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Ecuador. OVERALL LENGTH: 236 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: New forward lounge and bar accommodating all guests for presentations and gatherings, restaurant, large library with Mac kiosks, open-air observation deck, underwater gear area and open bridge, where guests can meet the captain and officers and learn about navigation. Ship refitted for Galápagos in 2016. MEALS: Served in a single, unassigned seating in a sociable, informal atmosphere with Ecuadorian flair. CABINS: All face outside with large windows, and feature twin beds that convert to a queen. With private facilities and climate control, nightstands, desk, and storage. Seven sets of cabins with a connecting door. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Nine Zodiacs, including one with a glass-bottom, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, snorkel gear and wet suits for both adults and children, video microscope and underwater video camera. SPECIAL FEATURES: Shipboard doctor, LindbladNational Geographic certified photo instructor, video chronicler, program for kids, snorkel instruction. Wi-Fi access, laundry service, Global Gallery. WELLNESS: New LEXSpa and fitness center, exercise classes, and wellness specialist.

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Clockwise from top: National Geographic Endeavour II features 52 cabins accommodating 96 guests; the new lounge’s panoramic windows ensure stunning Galápagos views; Suite B, Category 4 cabin.

CATEGORY 1: Upper Deck, Forward #201, 202 CATEGORY 2: Upper Deck #211, 213-219, 221, 222, 224-229 CATEGORY 3: Lounge Deck #311, 313-319, 321, 322, 324, 326, 328, 330

OBSERVATION DECK

CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck #409, 411-414, 416, 418

GYM & SPA

SUITE A: Lounge Deck, Mid-Ship #320—with two windows, larger bath, arm chair. Connecting door to #322.

415

413

411

409 BRIDGE

LIBRARY

SUITE B: Bridge Deck, Mid-Ship #420, 422—with two floor-toceiling windows, larger bath, convertible sofa for a third person.

GLOBAL GALLERY

420

418

416

414

412

317

315

313

311

BRIDGE DECK

SUITE C: Bridge Deck, Mid-Ship #415—with two large windows, larger bath, separate sitting area with convertible sofa for a third person and arm chairs, largest cabin on ship.

EXPEDITION GEAR 327 325

321

319

BAR WC

CATEGORY 2 SOLO: Upper Deck #203-209—with a queen bed.

330 328 326 324 322

CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Lounge Deck #325, 327—with a queen bed.

318

320

316

LOUNGE

314

LOUNGE DECK

NOTE: All cabins feature the option of two twins or a queen bed, plus large window(s), desk, chair, and closet.

DOCTOR’S OFFICE 229 227 225

CONNECTING CABINS: #226/228, 227/229, 315/317, 316/318, 320/322, 411/413, 416/418 TRIPLE OCCUPANCY: #224, 225, 326, 328 with fold-down upper third bed, Suites B and C with convertible sofa bed. Third person rates are one-half per person double occupancy rate.

422

221

219

228 226 224 222

UPPER DECK

217

215

213

218

216

214

211

209 207 205 203

201

208 206 204 202

RECEPTION DESK

ZODIAC BOARDING

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2.

GALLEY

RESTAURANT

MAIN DECK

I indicates adjoining cabins Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.

ITINERARY

CAT. 1

CAT. 2

CAT. 3

CAT. 4

SUITE A

SUITE B

SUITE C

CAT. 2 SOLO

CAT. 3 SOLO

ADVANCE PAYMENT

NOTE

2017/18 Galápagos: Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II – Page 42 Jan. 6 - Dec. 15, 2017; Jan. 5 - Dec. 14, 2018*

$6,960

$7,940

$8,740

$9,590

$11,440

$12,280 $12,980

$9,930

$10,930

$750

Holiday: Dec. 22 & 29, 2017; Dec. 21 & 28, 2018*

$7,780

$8,880

$9,780

$10,720

$12,810

$13,760

$14,530

$11,120

$12,240

$1,000

2017/18 Galápagos + Machu Picchu & The Land of the Inca – Page 44 Jan. 6 - Dec. 8, 2017; Jan. 5 - Dec. 7, 2018*

$12,650 $13,630

$14,430 $15,280

$17,130

$17,970

$18,670

$17,000 $18,000

$1,500

Dec. 15, 2017; Dec. 14 & Dec. 28, 2018*

$13,380 $14,360

$15,160

$16,010

$17,860

$18,700

$19,400

$17,730

$18,730

$1,500

Holiday: Dec. 29, 2017; Dec. 22, 2018*

$14,200 $15,300 $16,200

$17,140

$19,230

$20,180 $20,950 $18,920 $20,040

$1,500

$19,180 $22,880 $24,560 $25,960 $19,860 $21,860

$1,500

2017 Epic Galápagos Photo Expedition Aboard National Geographic Endeavour Il Nov. 24

$13,920 $15,880

$17,480

International and internal Ecuador tickets must be issued separately for all Galápagos voyages. Sample International Airfares: round-trip Miami/Guayaquil: Economy from $500; Business from $1,050. Sample Internal Airfares: Guayaquil/ Galápagos: Adult from $520 Children (Under 12) from $260. Call for sample Peru airfare.

2017/18 Galápagos + Upper Amazon – Page 50 Back-to-back expeditions available on many 2017 & 2018 departures. Please call for dates and rates.

* 2017 prices guaranteed for 2018 departures if booked by June 1, 2017. After June 1, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices.

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER CAPACITY: 48 guests in 24 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Ecuador. OVERALL LENGTH: 164 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: Open-air observation deck, second covered outside deck with hammocks, tables and chairs. Lounge and bar accommodating all guests for presentations and gatherings, dining room, library, Mac kiosks and Internet. The captain and officers welcome guests to visit the open bridge. MEALS: Served in a single, unassigned seating in a sociable, informal atmosphere with Ecuadorian flair. CABINS: All have a window with an outside view, private facilities, ample storage and climate controls. Bed can be configured as two twins or as a single queen. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiacs, a fleet of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, snorkel gear and wet suits for both adults and children, video microscope and underwater video camera. SPECIAL FEATURES: Shipboard doctor, LindbladNational Geographic certified photo instructor, video chronicler, snorkel instruction. Wi-Fi access, laundry service, Global Gallery. WELLNESS: New LEXSpa and fitness center, exercise classes, and wellness specialist.

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Insets clockwise from top: Our hospitality staff is at your service and an integral part of your expedition; library; spacious and comfortable lounge.

Category 4 cabin; Category 5 cabin.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck, Forward #201-206 CATEGORY 2: Main Deck #207-210 CATEGORY 3: Bridge Deck #303-306. Cabins 305 and 306 can accommodate a third person with sofa bed. CATEGORY 4: Upper Deck #403-408—with outside, glassed-in terraces with windowed door and seating.

408

406

407

405

404

402 401

403

UPPER DECK

CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck, #401 and 402—forward facing with additional seating, desk, wrap-around windows, glassed-in terrace with seating. Largest cabins aboard.

LIBRARY

306

304

305

303

302 BRIDGE

FITNESS CENTER

LOUNGE 301

INTERNET

209 207

LEXspa

DINING ROOM

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2 only.

206 204 202

205 203 201

DOCTOR

210 208

RECEPTION

BRIDGE DECK

NOTE: All cabins offer two twin beds that can be converted to a queen. Sole occupancy in categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates for cabins 305 and 306 are one-half per person double occupancy rate.

MAIN DECK

Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.

ITINERARY

CAT. 1

CAT. 2

CAT. 3

CAT. 4

CAT. 5

$9,750

$11,860

CAT. 1 SOLO

CAT. 2 SOLO

ADVANCE PAYMENT

NOTE

2017/18 Galápagos: Aboard National Geographic Islander – Page 42 Dec. 31, 2016 - Dec. 16, 2017; Jan. 26 - Dec. 15, 2018*

$7,330

$8,290

$9,170

Holiday: Dec. 23 & 30, 2017; Dec. 22 & 29, 2018*

$8,390

$9,440

$10,270 $10,900 $13,070

$10,990 $12,440

$750

$12,590

$14,160

$1,000

$18,060

2017/18 Galápagos + Machu Picchu & The Land Of The Inca – Page 44 Jan. 14 - Dec. 2, 2017; Jan. 13 - Dec. 1, 2018*

$13,020 $13,980 $14,860

$15,440

$17,550

$19,510

$1,500

Holiday: Dec. 23, 2017; Dec. 22, 2018*

$14,810

$17,320

$19,490 $20,390 $21,960

$1,500

$15,860 $16,690

* 2017 prices guaranteed for 2018 departures if booked by June 1, 2017. After June 1, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices.

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LION CAPACITY: 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. REGISTRY: United States. OVERALL LENGTH: 152 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: Our twin sister ships feature a library; global market; lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, slide shows and presentations; observation deck; partially covered sun deck with chairs and tables, and LEXspa. Our “open bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation. MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Breakfast is a wide selection buffet and lunch is often served family style. Menu emphasizes local fare. CABINS: All face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Bow camera, hydrophone, kayaks, snorkeling gear, fleet of paddleboards, splashcam, underwater video camera, video microscope, wet suits in Baja and expedition landing craft. SPECIAL FEATURES: Guest Internet access. A video chronicler is on board all voyages. A ship’s doctor is on board in Baja and Costa Rica/Panama. An undersea specialist is on board in Baja and Alaska. WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features exercise equipment, LEXspa and outdoor stretching area.

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Insets clockwise from top: Expedition ship National Geographic Sea Bird can access hard to reach locations; Our newly refurbished lounge; twin beds can be pushed together to form a double bed in Category 3 cabins on the Upper Deck; a comfortable Category 2 cabin freshly redesigned.

CATEGORY 2: Bridge Deck #100-104; Upper Deck #200-212, 215—These well-located cabins include two lower single beds & a view window. CATEGORY 3: Bridge Deck #105, 106; Upper Deck #214, 216, 217, 219—These cabins feature a seating unit with table and two large view windows. Upper Deck cabins include two lower single beds which can convert to a double bed and a pull-out single bed for a third person; Bridge Deck cabins include two lower single beds only. NOTE: Sole Occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates are available in certain categories at one half the double occupancy rate.

SUNDECK LEXspa

105

103

101

CPTN.

106

104

102

100

BRIDGE

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #300-305—Conveniently positioned between the dining room & lounge, these cabins feature two single lower beds, and a large view window.

GYM EQUIPMENT

BRIDGE DECK 219

217

215 211

209 207 205 203 201

216

214

212 210

208 206 204 202 200

OBSERVATION DECK

UPPER DECK 305 303 301 DINING ROOM

BAR LOUNGE

304 302 300

MAIN DECK

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2 only.

Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.

ITINERARY

YEAR

CAT. 1

CAT. 2

CAT. 3

CAT. 1 SOLO

CAT. 2 SOLO

ADVANCE PAYMENT

Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness – Page 58

2017 2018*

$5,890

$6,750

$7,730

$8,840

$10,125

$750

A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii – Page 60

2017 2018*

$10,900

$12,450

$14,530

$16,350

$19,860

$1,500

Wild Alaska Escape – Page 62

2017 2018*

$4,290

$4,990

$5,990

$6,440

$7,490

$750

Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/ Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $350; Business Class from $800.

Big Picture Alaska – Page 64

2017 2018*

$8,990

$10,490

$11,890

$13,490

$15,740

$1,000

Sample Airfares: Seattle/Ketchikan/Sitka/ Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $360; Business Class from $700.

Columbia and Snake Rivers Journey: Harvests, History & Landscapes – Page 70

2017 2018*

$4,890

$5,690

$6,650

$7,340

$8,540

$750

We will gladly assist in making your air arrangements. Please call for airfares from your departure city.

Baja California and the Sea of Cortez: Among The Great Whales – Page 72

2018†

$6,590

$7,590

$8,590

$9,890

$11,390

$750

Sample Airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/ La Paz/Los Angeles: Economy from $800. Business Class from $1,450.

Baja California: A Remarkable Journey – Page 74

2018†

$11,290

$12,890

$14,990

$16,940

$19,340

$1,500

Sample Airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/ La Paz/Los Angeles: Economy from $800. Business Class from $1,450.

Whales & Wildness: Spring in the Sea of Cortez – Page 76

2017 2018*

$6,190

$7,190

$7,990

$9,290

$10,790

$750

NOTE Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/ Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $350; Business Class from $800. Sample Airfares: Seattle/Sitka: Economy from $200; Business Class from $620.

Sample Airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/ Los Cabos/Los Angeles: Economy from $450.

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VENTURE CAPACITY: 100 Guests in 50 cabins. REGISTRY: United States. OVERALL LENGTH: 238 feet. Sister ships National Geographic Quest (launching 2017) and National Geographic Venture (launching 2018) will be the latest additions to our fleet. Designed with over 50 years of expedition heritage and built in the U.S.A., both ships will set a new standard in exploration and comfort. PUBLIC AREAS: Global gallery; fitness center; LEXspa; lounge with full service bar and facilities for films and presentations; observation deck; mudroom with lockers for expedition gear, and a partially covered sundeck with chairs and tables. Our “open bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation. MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Breakfast is a wide selection buffet and dinner is served family-style. Menu emphasizes local fare. CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls. Category 4 cabins have step-out balconies. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: A fleet of 8 Zodiacs and 24 kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splashcam, underwater video camera, video microscope, paddleboards, snorkeling gear for all guests (where applicable). SPECIAL FEATURES: Guest internet access, elevator, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, a video chronicler and undersea specialist. WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a Wellness Specialist and features a gym with an elliptical machine, treadmill, exercycles, handweights and resistance bands. Treatments in the LEXspa are available by appointment.

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Insets clockwise from top: (Artist’s renderings): The lounge, with 270º views, is the hub of the expedition community; a spacious and open sun deck will provide unparalleled views.

Left to right: (Artist’s renderings) Category 5 cabin is our most spacious. Category 4 cabin with lower single beds converted to a Queen and a private balcony. Select cabins connect via an inside doorway.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #301-306 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two portholes. CATEGORY 2: Main Deck #307-315 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two portholes. CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck #201-206 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two large view windows. CATEGORY 4: Upper Deck #207-229 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk, sliding glass door, and small, private balcony. CATEGORY 5 (SUITE): Observation Deck #101-108 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, large view windows, an expanded bathroom, writing desk, ample storage space, and a convertible sofa bed to accommodate a third person. NOTE: Sole Occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates are available in Category 5 cabins at one half the double occupancy rate.

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SUNDECK

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GLOBAL GALLERY SPA ELEVATOR

GYM DINING ROOM

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Connecting Cabins via internal doorway access: Main Deck: #312-314, #311-315, #306-308, #305-307; Upper Deck: #224-226, #225-227

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Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.

ITINERARY

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CAT. 1

CAT. 2

CAT. 3

CAT. 4

CAT. 5 SUITE

CAT. 1 SOLO

CAT. 2 SOLO

ADVANCE PAYMENT

Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness – Page 58

2017 2018*

$6,590

$7,290

$7,790

$8,690

$9,590

$9,990

$10,600

$750

Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/ Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $350; Business Class from $800.

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia – Page 66

2017

$9,390

$9,990

$10,590 $11,490 $12,400 $13,990 $14,835

2018†

$9,990

$10,640

$11,190

$11,990 $12,890 $14,990 $15,960

$1,000

Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/ Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $200; Business Class from $620.

Exploring British Columbia & the San Juan Islands – Page 68

2017

$4,990

$5,690

$6,190

$6,990

$7,790

$7,490

$8,540

$750

We will gladly assist you in making your air arrangements. Please call for airfares from your departure city.

Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey: Harvests, History & Landscapes – Page 70

2018†

$4,890

$5,690

$6,650

$7,390

$8,190

$7,340

$8,540

$750

We will gladly assist in making your air arrangements. Please call for airfares from your departure city.

Costa Rica & the Panama Canal – Page 78 2017/18† $5,990

$6,590

$6,990

7,790

$8,690

$8,990

$9,890

$750

Sample Airfares: Miami/Panama City, San José/Miami or vice versa: Economy from $500; Business from $1,200.

Costa Rica to Panama + Monteverde – Page 80

2017/18† $7,790

$8,390

$8,790

$9,590

$10,490 $11,020

$11,920

$1,000

Sample Airfares: Miami/San José, Panama City/Miami Economy from $500; Business from $1,200.

Panama to Costa Rica + Monteverde, Arenal & Tortuguero – Page 80

2017/18† $10,410

$11,010

$11,410

$12,210

$13,110

$13,910

$14,810

$1,500

Sample Airfares: Miami/Panama City, San José/Miami: Economy from $500; Business from $1,200.

$5,890

$6,290

$6,990

$7,790

$8,240

$8,840

$750

Sample Airfares: Miami/Belize City/ Guatemala City/Miami - Economy from $540; Business from $1,300; Charter flight: Flores/Guatemala City - $250

Belize to Tikal: Reefs, Rivers & Ruins of the Maya World – Page 82

2018

$5,490

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PANORAMA II CAPACITY: 44 guests in 22 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Greece. OVERALL LENGTH: 164 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: The ship is fully air-conditioned. Outdoor areas include two sun decks and two bars. There is a library area and the lounge has a full service bar and facilities for films, slide shows, and presentations. Guests are welcome on the “open bridge” to meet the captain and officers and learn about navigation.

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CABINS: All have lower beds and face outside, with windows or portholes. Each has private facilities, individual climate controls, television, internal telephone, safe, and mini-fridge.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: Satellite Internet access is available on board.

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MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables, for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Weather permitting, some meals are served al fresco on the Upper Deck. The menu is international, with a focus on local specialties.

EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Snorkeling equipment is available.

SUN DECK

AL FRESCO AREA AL FRESCO AREA

DINING ROOM

Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. ITINERARY Cuba by Land & Sea – Page 86

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CAT. 1

CAT. 2

CAT. 3

CAT. 4

DINING ROOM DINING ROOM

CAT. 1 SOLO

2017/18* $9,500 $10,200 $11,000 $11,500 $14,250

ADVANCE PAYMENT

$1,000

NOTE Flight Information: All guests are required to travel on group flights (Miami/ Havana, returning Cienfuegos/Miami), which must be booked and ticketed by Lindblad Expeditions. Sample Airfares: Economy from $220; Business from $970.

* Prices guaranteed if booked by June 1, 2017. After June 1, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices.

LORD OF THE GLENS CAPACITY: 48 guests in 26 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Great Britain. OVERALL LENGTH: 150 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: With exterior teak decks, hardwood finished interiors, and fine fabrics, Lord of the Glens offers a stylish and relaxing ambience. The two lounges and two open-air viewing areas are social hubs aboard ship. There is a bar, and space to read books from the well-stocked library. MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling, meals focus on healthy cuisine including fresh Scottish poultry, trout, and other options.

TERRACE

DAVID LIVINGSTONE

SIR WALTER SCOTT

LOUNGE/LIBRARY

LOUNGE

TERRACE

THOMAS TELFORD DECK

CABINS: Cabins are tasteful, comfortable, and amply sized, with outside views. Most cabins have picture windows (three have two large portholes high in the cabin). Facilities include a private bathroom with shower, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, television, music system, hair dryer, telephone, safety deposit box, bathrobes, and toiletries.

RECEPTION

ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

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SPECIAL FEATURES: Bicycles are on board. There is complimentary internet access at a computer in the reception area. Lord of the Glens is the only ship of its kind able both to navigate the locks of the Caledonian Canal and sail among the islands of the Inner Hebrides. She offers us the unique ability to explore both the Highlands and the fabled Scottish isles.

DAVID ROBERTS DECK 105

104* 106*

JAMES WATT DECK

Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.

ITINERARY

YEAR

CAT. 1

CAT. 2

CAT. 1 SOLO

CAT. 2 SOLO

ADVANCE PAYMENT

Scotland’s Highlands & Islands – Page 112

2017 2018*

$7,570

$8,640

$11,360

$12,960

$1,000

NOTE Sample Airfare: Round-trip NY/Inverness: Economy from $940; Business from $3,300.

* 2017 prices guaranteed for 2018 departures if booked by June 1, 2017. After June 1, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices.

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SEA CLOUD CAPACITY: 58 guests in 30 cabins including two Owner’s Suites. REGISTRY: Malta. OVERALL LENGTH: 360 feet. Built in 1931 by Wall Street businessman E. F. Hutton for his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post, Sea Cloud carries 30 sails measuring a total of 32,000 sq. ft. PUBLIC AREAS: The covered Lido Bar is a superb place to congregate and enjoy the outdoors. The open-air “Blue Lagoon” is a wonderful place to relax. There is a sumptuous lounge and guests are welcome on the “open bridge” to learn how Sea Cloud is navigated and sailed. MEALS: Served in single seatings, meals focus on local and Continental cuisine. Wines are included at lunch and dinner. Refreshments are always available. CABINS: The Main Deck cabins have antique and period-style furniture. These are the ship’s original cabins, including the Owner’s Suites originally occupied by E.F. Hutton and Marjorie Merriweather Post. Cabins on the Promenade and Captain’s Decks offer modern, stylish, comfortable furniture. CATEGORY 1 SOLO: #16-17: Upper and lower single beds and a porthole. These cabins once housed the ship’s officers. CATEGORY 1: #28-29: Cabins have two single beds, a window and showers. CATEGORY 2: #18-25: Cabins have two single beds, a window and showers. CATEGORY 3: #32-37: Cabins have two single beds (which can be pushed together to make a queen-size bed, with one side against the wall), a window and showers.

Insets clockwise from top: Sea Cloud under full sail; Original/ Deluxe Category A cabin; Owner’s Suite which is one of the original cabins.

ORIGINAL/DELUXE CATEGORY B: Original and deluxe cabins, #5, 6, 9, 10: Located on the Main Deck, these large cabins, originally occupied by guests (and the nannies, #9-10) of the owner, have a mix of bed types, decorative motifs, bathrooms with tub or shower. All have portholes.

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CATEGORY 4: #30-31: Cabins have a queen-size bed, a forward-facing window and showers.

CAPTAIN’S AND LIDO DECK LOUNGE

ORIGINAL/DELUXE CATEGORY A: Original/deluxe cabins, #3, 4, 7, 8: Located on the Main Deck, these very large cabins, originally occupied by guests of the owner, have a mix of bed types, decorative motifs, bathrooms with bathtubs. All have portholes. OWNER’S SUITES: Original owner’s suites #1-2: These incomparable suites were occupied by Marjorie Merriweather Post (#1) and E.F. Hutton (#2). They have king-size beds and grand marble bathrooms with bathtubs.

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LOUNGE RESTAURANT

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MAIN DECK

Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. ORIGINAL/ ORIGINAL/ OWNER’S DELUXE DELUXE SUITES CAT. B CAT. A

CAT. 1 SOLO

ADVANCE PAYMENT

ITINERARY

YEAR

Sailing the Caribbean – Page 84

2018* $8,640

$11,970 $12,490 $13,990 $14,750 $17,000 $12,960

$1,000

Sample Airfares: Round-trip Miami/ Barbados: Economy from $240; Business from $1,000.

Sailing the Greek Isles – Page 108

2017 $9,490 $10,680 $12,750 $13,500 $14,990 $15,950 $18,250 $14,240 2018†

$1,000

Sample Airfares: Round-trip New York/Athens: Economy from $980; Business from $2,900.

Under Sail: from Greece to the Dalmatian Coast – Page 110

2017 $12,690 $14,350 $17,350 $18,260 $19,870 $21,500 $24,230 $18,990 2018†

$1,500

Sample Airfares: New York/Athens, Dubrovnik/New York or vice versa: Economy from $980; Business from $4,000.

CAT. 1

CAT. 2

$9,880

CAT. 3

CAT. 4

NOTE

* Prices guaranteed if booked by June 1, 2017. After June 1, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices. † 2017 prices guaranteed for 2018 departures if booked by June 1, 2017. After June 1, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices.

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DELFIN II Capacity: 28 guests in 14 outside suites. Registry: Peru. Overall length: 120 feet. Public Areas: With sweeping views, public areas include an air-conditioned presentation room, open-air lounge and bar up top, and dining room with a 270-degree panorama. With a small library, exercise room and spa. Open bridge, where you are welcome to visit and watch the river go by. Meals: The air-conditioned dining room’s large windows provide panoramic views. Beautifully prepared meals are served in a single seating with unassigned tables. Often special dishes will include sustainable products of the rain forest and sauces made with exotic regional fruits. Suites: Elegant, air-conditioned guest suites on the Main and Upper Decks all offer exceptional vistas. Each spacious suite has a minimalist décor with a luxurious overtone. Expedition Equipment: 10-person skiffs—with individual seat cushions and plenty of leg room. Fleet of safe, nimble kayaks for up-close, personal exploration. Rain ponchos are kept handy in the skiffs. Rubber boots are provided when needed. SUITES: UPPER & MAIN DECK #1-6; 11-14 — Most suites have two twin beds which can convert to a king. Some suites can be connected for families traveling together. Each includes a large view window, a closet, easy chair and desk. Bathrooms include a large shower, separate toilet and sink area.

Insets clockwise from top left: Delfin II on the river; the dining room provides big views and outstanding cuisine; spacious master suites offer comfort and panoramic views.

ENCLOSED LOUNGE

BAR

OPEN LOUNGE

TOP DECK 12

DINING ROOM

MASTER SUITES: UPPER & MAIN DECK #7, 8, 15, 16 — The Master Suites feature all of the amenities listed above plus oversized windows which provide incredible 90 degree views. The Master Suites on the Main Deck and Upper Deck feature two twin beds which can convert to a king. Sole Occupancy & Shared Accommodations: Due to the limited number of cabins available, sole occupancy and shares are on a request basis only; please call for availability and rates.

UPPER DECK 2

MAIN DECK

Prices are per person, double occupancy.

ITINERARY

YEAR

SUITE

MASTER SUITE

ADVANCE PAYMENT

NOTE

Upper Amazon: Exploring Peru's Pacaya-Samiria Reserve – Page 48 Upper Amazon: Exploring Peru’s Pacaya-Samiria Reserve

2017 2018*

$6,990

$8,260

$750

Upper Amazon: Exploring Peru’s Pacaya-Samiria Reserve 2017: Dec. 23, 2017; Dec. 29, 2018*

2017 2018*

$7,680

$8,690

$1,750

International and internal Peru tickets must be issued separately for all Amazon voyages. Sample International Airfares: Round-trip Miami/ Lima/Miami: Economy from $530; Business from $1,400. Sample Internal Airfare: Lima/Iquitos/ Lima: From $440.

Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca – Page 51 Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca

2017 2018*

$12,680

$13,950

$1,500

Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca Holiday: Dec. 23, 2017; Dec 22, 2018*

2017 2018*

$14,100

$16,490

$1,750

Upper Amazon & Galápagos – Page 50

2017 2018*

Back-to-back expeditions combining Galápagos + Upper Amazon are available on a number of 2017 & 2018 dates. Please call for specific dates & rates.

* 2017 prices guaranteed for 2018 departures if booked by June 1, 2017. After June 1, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices.

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JAHAN CAPACITY: 48 guests in 24 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Vietnam. OVERALL LENGTH: 230 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: The ship is fully air-conditioned. Outdoor areas include the Terrace Deck, with both covered and open-air spaces, a small swimming pool, and a full service bar. The lounge, located on the Upper Deck, has a library and facilities for films, slide shows, and presentations. Guests are welcome on the “open bridge” to meet the captain and officers and learn about navigation. CABINS: Every cabin is exceptionally spacious and comfortable. All face outside, and all have glass doors and private balconies for enjoying the scenery along the Mekong River and its tributaries. There is a mix of twin-bedded and queen-size bedded cabins. Each has private facilities and hair dryer, individual climate control, and a mini bar. A choice of pillows is provided on request. SPECIAL FEATURES: There is a spa, offering a choice of massage treatments, and fitness room with steam bath and treadmill, stationary bicycle, and elliptical trainer. The boutique has a fine selection of local artwork and textiles. Morning Tai Chi classes are offered on the Terrace Deck. DVD and iPod players are available on request. CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #103-112. Each of these large cabins has a private balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that let in abundant light. Cabins 103-104 have twin beds (which can be pushed together on request), and #105-112 have queen-size beds.

RESTAURANT

SPA POOL

APSARA SPA

FUNNEL BAR

SUITES: Upper Deck #211-212. These are the largest and finest accommodations on board. Each has a queen-size bed, a private balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that let in abundant light, a television, a DVD player, and a private Jacuzzi.

TERRACE DECK BOUTIQUE

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CATEGORY 3: Main Deck #113-114 and Upper Deck #209-210. Each exceptionally large cabin has a queen-size bed and a private balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that let in abundant light. There is a television and private DVD player. Each balcony has two sun beds and a table.

LOBBY LOUNGE RECEPTION

UPPER DECK

FITNESS ROOM

CATEGORY 2: Upper Deck #201-208. Each of these large cabins has a private balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that let in abundant light. Cabins 201-202 have twin beds (which can be pushed together on request), and 203-208 have queen-size beds.

OBSERVATORY

Insets clockwise from top: The new river ship Jahan; Category 2 cabin; Category 3 cabin.

MAIN DECK

Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.

ITINERARY

YEAR

CAT. 1

CAT. 2

CAT. 3

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2018*

$10,980

$11,790

$13,850

SUITES

CAT. 1 SOLO

Cat 1 color $16,580 $16,470

ADVANCE PAYMENT

NOTE

Cat 2 color $1,500

Sample Airfares: Cat 3U.S./Siem color Reap, returning Suite color Saigon/U.S. or vice versa. Economy from $780; Business from $3,600.

* Prices guaranteed for 2018 departures if booked by June 1, 2017. After June 1, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices.

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFERS EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS—BOOK BY JUNE 1, 2017: 2017 prices are guaranteed for all 2018 departures if booked by June 1, 2017. After June 1, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices. SPECIAL OFFERS—BOOK BY JULY 31, 2017: Offers are available on select departures, and based on availability at the time of booking. On voyages with complimentary air offers, airfare is based on economy group flights that must be ticketed by Lindblad Expeditions. In the case that Lindblad’s group or charter flights are no longer available at time of booking, we reserve the right to issue a credit. All offers are valid for new bookings only, subject to availability at the time of booking, and may not be combined with other offers and pre- and post-extensions. Call for details. BRINGING THE KIDS: We believe sharing an expedition with your kids or grandkids is a life-enhancing experience. So take $500 off for each child under the age of 18.

BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS: Save 10% on any consecutive journeys taken on board one of our expedition ships and on the combination of Upper Amazon + Peru’s Land of the Inca and/or Galápagos. This savings is applicable on voyage fares only, and are not valid on extensions or airfare. TRAVELING AS A GROUP: Save 5% when traveling as a group of 8 or more people. Take advantage of these great savings, while enjoying traveling with your friends and family. This savings is applicable to voyage fares only, and is not valid on extensions or airfare. Deposit, final payments, and cancellation policies for group travel vary from our regular policies. COMBINING OFFERS: Certain offers may be combinable, up to two savings opportunities except where noted otherwise. For example, travel with a group of 8 or more on back-to-back expeditions, and take advantage of both savings!

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We include just about everything you have the opportunity to do as part of your expedition aboard ship and ashore. The only things not included are those of a personal nature—alcohol*, internet usage, tips to the crew*, wellness treatments and other specialized arrangements.

Join in! Here’s how:  Check our daily blog for interesting posts, video clips and Photos of The Week: expeditions.com/blog

ABOARD SHIP ✓ All meals and non-alcoholic beverages* ✓ Cappuccinos, lattes & complimentary refillable water bottle ✓ 24-hour coffee, tea & soda on demand ✓ Hors d’oeuvres & snacks during lounge recap ✓ Sauna ✓ Fitness center ✓ Fully stocked library ✓ The guidance and company of our expedition staff

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ASHORE ✓ Meals on land, as indicated in itinerary ✓ Special access permits, park fees, port taxes ✓ Transfers to and from group flights ✓ The expertise of our expedition staff ACTIVITIES ✓ All excursions ✓ Zodiac & kayak explorations ✓ Snorkeling and paddleboarding (where indicated) ✓ Lectures & presentations in the lounge

Note: Certain amenities may vary across fleet. Call for details. *All departures aboard Sea Cloud, Lord of the Glens, and all departures starting April 2017 aboard Explorer and Orion include alcoholic beverages aboard ship and tips to the ship’s crew.

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RESERVATION INFO Costs Include: All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages* aboard ship, meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of snorkeling equipment and wetsuits (where applicable), use of kayaks and/or stand-up paddleboards (where available), tips (except to ship’s crew*), taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician on most voyages, and services of our expedition staff. Note: *All departures aboard Sea Cloud, Lord of the Glens, and all departures starting April 2017 aboard Explorer and Orion include alcoholic beverages aboard ship (excepting certain super-premium brands of alcohol) and tips to the ship’s crew. Not Included: Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available), meals not indicated, travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages*, internet access, voyage DVD (where available) and laundry. Gratuities* to ship’s crew are at your discretion. Note: *All departures aboard Sea Cloud, Lord of the Glens, and all departures starting April 2017 aboard Explorer and Orion include alcoholic beverages aboard ship (excepting certain super-premium brands of alcohol) and tips to the ship’s crew. Airfare: For all programs, airfare is an additional cost unless otherwise indicated. Sample airfares are subject to change. We will gladly assist in making your air arrangements for a $50 per person service fee. TERMS & CONDITIONS Reservations: To reserve your place, an advance payment is required at the time of reservation. The per person advance payment amount varies by program, and is outlined in our brochures, as well as on our website. Holiday departure dates and certain longer voyages may carry additional advance deposit requirements due to high demand for these voyages. Payment is accepted by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or by check. Receipt of your initial payment indicates your acceptance of our complete Terms and Conditions. We require written notice at the time of reservation for any physical condition, diet, or treatment requiring special attention. Once your reservation is confirmed, we urge you to use your personalized online account for important information to help you prepare for your voyage. Managing your documents online will facilitate fast and accurate communication, and allow you to provide us with pertinent details we require, in order to complete your reservation. Your online account gives you access to your Expedition Guide, which includes valuable information specific to your voyage. You can also use your online account to make easy payments, view recommended flights and reading material, packing list, and so much more. Final Payment: For expeditions aboard all ships with the exception of Explorer and Orion, final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. For expeditions aboard Explorer and Orion, payment is due 120 days prior to departure. Payment schedules may vary for Holiday departures and certain longer voyages, due to high demand for these voyages. We reserve the right to cancel your reservation if payment has not been received by final payment due date. Travel Protection Plan: We recommend that you take advantage of our Travel Protection Plan. This plan offers comprehensive coverage to protect you from cancellation fees, costs incurred due to trip delays/interruption, damaged or lost luggage, medical assistance, and evacuation during your travels. Our Travel Protection Plan is available for U.S. and Canadian residents only, and may be purchased any time prior to final payment due date. If you are not satisfied for any reason, you may return your plan within 10 days after purchase. Your premium will be refunded if canceled within 10 days, provided you have not already departed on the trip or filed a claim. When so returned, the coverage under the plan is void from the original date of purchase. Smoking Policy: Smoking is allowed only in designated outdoor areas. Entry and Visa Requirements: All guests are advised to verify travel documents (passport/transit visa/entry visa) for the country through which they are transiting and/ or entering. Reliable and most current information regarding international travel can be found by contacting the consulate/embassy of the country(s) you are visiting or transiting through. We will not be responsible if you are denied entry or transit into a country if you are unable to provide valid documents as per the country’s requirement. Responsibility and Other Terms & Conditions: Certain other provisions concerning, among other things, limitations of Lindblad Expeditions’ and the National Geographic Society’s liability for loss of property, injury, illness or death during the voyage will be provided to all guests on the ship’s ticket sent prior to departure, and are also available on our website at www.expeditions.com/terms, or upon request. By registering for a trip, the guest agrees to all such terms and conditions. Note: Itineraries and prices listed in this brochure are valid as of publication date, and are subject to change. Under normal conditions, the total expedition cost is guaranteed at the time of booking. However, the published price is determined far in advance of initial departure on the basis of then-existing projections of fuel and other costs. In the event we determine that current costs create an unsustainable financial model, including but not limited to increases in the price of fuel, currency fluctuations, increases in government taxes or levies, or increased security costs, we reserve the right to pass on these costs to you, to cover such unexpected increases. We will always provide a transparent accounting of the reason for such an increase in costs.

CANCELLATION POLICY FOR EXPEDITIONS ON ALL SHIPS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ORION & EXPLORER

Number of Days Prior to Expedition Start 120 or more days 119–90 days 89–60 days 59–45 days 44–0 days

Per Person Cancellation Fee $350* Advance payment cost 25% of total fare 50% of total fare No refund

FOR EXPEDITIONS ABOARD ORION & EXPLORER

Number of Days Prior to Expedition Start 180 or more days 179–120 days 119–90 days 89–60 days 59–0 days

Per Person Cancellation Fee $750* Advance payment cost 25% of total fare 50% of total fare No Refund

*$350 or $750 will be refunded in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate. This cancellation policy applies to expeditions, extensions (with the exception of Denali), as well as all other additional services. The effective date of a cancellation will be the date on which your cancellation notice is received. Any revisions you make within the cancellation penalty period, such as departure date or choice of voyage, are subject to cancellation fees. Note: Airline cancellation policies vary by carrier, as well as the type of fare used to issue your ticket. Cancellation policy for certain longer voyages and Holiday departures may vary due to high demand for these voyages. Our group cancellation and Denali cancellation policies are listed in the Terms and Conditions section of our website, or you may call us for details. We stress the importance of purchasing a travel protection plan to protect yourself from fees in the event you need to cancel your reservation.

United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program Lindblad Expeditions, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Lindblad Expeditions customers in the unlikely event of Lindblad Expeditions bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Lindblad Expeditions may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Lindblad Expeditions. More details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, New York 10001, or by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com. We are proud to be a Founding Member of Adventure Collection—a family of the world’s most trusted and experienced active travel companies. Each member company of Adventure Collection is dedicated to enriching the lives of its guests and to giving back to the areas in which it travels. For more information visit www.AdventureCollection.com. ©2017 Lindblad Expeditions Lindblad Expeditions and the Eye are the trademarks of Lindblad Expeditions. All rights reserved. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and the Yellow Border are the trademarks of the National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.

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