Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent

A gentoo penguin takes a plunge; Antarctic sunset; Weddell seal on iceberg, guests exploring by Zodiac.

14 DAYS/11 NIGHTS | FROM $15,080

Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details. Aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the last great wilderness with a team of top naturalists aboard our state-of-the-art polar ships. • Photograph penguin colonies—gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap—with an expert photographer. • Watch whales play off the bow. Glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs. Explore on shore, kayak— and even possibly cross-country ski (conditions permitting on early season departures). • Discover the unexpectedly dazzling undersea with a dedicated undersea specialist.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Days 1 & 2: U.S./Buenos Aires, Argentina (National Geographic Explorer & National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago, Chile (National Geographic Resolution)/Overnight in Hotel Day 3: Fly to Ushuaia/Embark Day 4: At Sea/Drake Passage Days 5–10: Exploring Antarctica Days 11 & 12: At Sea Days 13 & 14: Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina/Fly to Buenos Aires or Santiago, Chile/U.S.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Spend two nights prior to your voyage in sun-warmed Buenos Aires or Santiago’s Wine Country. Or stay on the theme of ‘spectacular’ with a visit to magnificent Iguazú Falls, or mysterious Easter Island after. Visit expeditions.com/antarcticaext

Ushuaia To/From Buenos Aires or Santiago

Drake Passage

Neumayer Channel Lemaire Channel Antarctic Sound Lindblad Cove

Antarctic Circle Bellingshausen Sea

These are examples of expedition locations. Paradise Bay

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Weddell Sea

What’s on the menu here? Use your smartphone camera to preview this wild region.

EXPEDITION DETAILS

DATES: National Geographic Explorer: 2021 Dec. 8, 18†, 28†; 2022 Jan. 7; Feb. 6, 16; Nov. 27; Dec. 7, 17†, 27† 2023 Jan. 6, 16, 26; Feb. 5 National Geographic Endurance: 2021 Nov. 7; Dec. 7, 17†; 2022 Nov. 28; Dec. 8, 18† National Geographic Resolution: 2021 Dec. 7, 17†, 27†; 2022 Jan. 6, 16, 26 2023 Jan.7, 17, 27; Feb. 6 Note: National Geographic Resolution departures route via Santiago instead of Buenos Aires. †Holiday rates apply.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by May 31, 2021 on select dates for FREE AIRFARE (round-trip economy group flights Miami/Buenos Aires or Santiago); ask about other U.S. gateways. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 96.