South Georgia & the Falklands

Black-browed albatross; guests photograph in South Georgia; Sir Earnest Shackleton grave; massive king penguin colony.

19 DAYS | FROM $19,540

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• South Georgia explodes with life: colonies of macaroni penguins, lolling fur seals, and 8,000-lb. elephant seals.

An astonishing 100,000 king penguins in one rookery will stop you in your tracks. • Get close-up views of magnificent black-browed albatross and irresistible rockhopper penguins in the Falklands. • Paddle a kayak and Zodiac cruise in quiet bays. Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer. • Trace the story of Shackleton’s fateful 1914-16 journey and toast “The Boss” at his gravesite in South Georgia.

To/From Buenos Aires or Santiago

FALKLAND ISLANDS Port Stanley

Ushuaia Drake Passage

South Georgia

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Days 1 & 2: U.S./Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile/Overnight in Hotel Day 3: Fly to Ushuaia/Embark Day 4: At Sea in the South Atlantic Days 5 & 6: Falkland Islands Days 7 & 8: At Sea Days 9-13: South Georgia Island Days 14-16: At Sea/Falklands Day 17: At Sea Days 18 & 19: Ushuaia, Argentina/ Disembark/Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile/U.S.

Note: there will be modifications to travel days for 2021/2022 Antarctica season itineraries in accordance with our protocols. Call for details.

EXPEDITION DETAILS

DATES: National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Feb. 25 National Geographic Explorer: 2022 Feb. 26* National Geographic Endurance: 2022 Feb. 26 2023 Feb. 26 2024 Feb. 26 *This departure follows a modified itinerary.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Nov. 30, 2021 for FREE AIR (round-trip economy group flights) on select departures. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and crew tip. See page 136.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS:

Add two nights in Buenos Aires or four nights to Easter Island. Or, spend two nights in Santiago’s Wine Country. Visit expeditions.com/southgeorgiaext