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UNTOUCHED ISLANDS & ENDEMIC WILDLIFE: CALIFORNIA’S CHANNEL ISLANDS
WHEN YOU LOOK AT CALIFORNIA THROUGH AN EXPLORER’S
lens, there’s so much to discover, an exciting prospect for ‘Left Coast’ lovers. Five islands spanning from Santa Barbara to L.A.’s San Pedro neighborhood, the Channel Islands are the best kept secret in the National Park system–of 2,000 species of plants and animals, 145 are endemic. Now, the swath of ocean that has kept these remote islands protected, is effortlessly traversed aboard our small expedition ships.
5 DAYS | FROM: $3,260 SCAN QR CODE FOR ITINERARY DETAILS & CURRENT RATES ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VENTURE
● Explore the islands by walking miles of trails, paddling crystal-clear waters by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, exploring by Zodiac, or photographing breathtaking landscapes and bird colonies ● Hike in a Torrey Pine grove, one of only two on Earth, and enjoy a picnic lunch with sweeping views of the natural harbor ● See iconic animals like bald eagles, Channel Island fox and possibly the
American Bison ● Visit the famous community of Avalon, a haven for movie stars in Hollywood’s golden era
EXPEDITION DETAILS
National Geographic Venture: 2022 Dates: Oct. 28; Nov. 1 2023 Dates: Oct. 27, 31; Nov. 4
National Geographic Quest: 2023 Dates: Apr. 24, 28
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1 Los Angeles, CA/Embark Day 2 Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands, Channel Islands National Park Day 3 Santa Rosa Island, Channel Islands National Park Day 4 Catalina Island Day 5 Los Angeles, CA/Disembark Order of islands visited may vary depending on permitting.
Visit expeditions.com/wildchan for a full day-by-day itinerary.
SPECIAL OFFER:
Save 10% when traveling with a group of six or more on all departures. See page 44 or call for complete details.
