Journey to Antarctica

• Explore icy realms alongside a team of biologists, geologists, and undersea specialists. • Get up close to glittering icebergs on Zodiac excursions. • Capture images of penguins, whales, and seals alongside a National Geographic photographer. 14 DAYS FROM $14,940

DAYS 1–2 I U.S./BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA OR SANTIAGO, CHILE Depart on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance departures) or Santiago (National Geographic Orion or National Geographic Resolution departures). Settle into our hotel before heading out on an afternoon city tour. Gather tonight for a welcome reception. Alvear Art Hotel or Alvear Icon Hotel (Buenos Aires) or Mandarin Oriental (Santiago) I Meals: 1L DAY 3 I USHUAIA, ARGENTINA Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and enjoy lunch and wildlife viewing on a catamaran cruise along the scenic Beagle Channel before embarking our ship. National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Resolution, or National Geographic Endurance for the entire voyage I Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAY 4 I DRAKE PASSAGE Voyage across the legendary Drake Passage and watch for whales and seabirds gliding alongside the ship. Enjoy talks from our onboard naturalists about the wildlife and geology that await us on the Antarctic Peninsula. Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAYS 5–10 I ANTARCTIC PENINSULA With extended daylight hours at this time of year, we make the most of our days, keeping a flexible schedule to take advantage of the unexpected—veering off course to watch orcas perform off the bow or enjoying an after-dinner Zodiac cruise. We anticipate opportunities to hike, explore by Zodiac and kayak, and experience close encounters with wildlife every day. Our route will be determined by the conditions and the ever-changing ice. One day, we may take Zodiacs out to see towering icebergs at close range, walk a beach covered with seals and penguins, or hike to a summit for a breathtaking view. The next, we may be kayaking amid glittering brash ice or along a cliffside rookery in search of blue-eyed shags. And the next, we might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through the pack ice or slipping between the soaring rock walls of the Lemaire Channel. As we encounter the volcanic isles and pristine bays of the peninsula, our team of experts will bring depth and insight to the experience, explaining the behaviors and interactions of different species, the geological and climatic forces that still shape Antarctica, the anatomy of a glacier, and how to capture beautiful photographs of the places we visit. Our undersea specialist captures images from the deep— revealing the hardy marine life beneath the ice—and our Expedition Leader is always on the lookout for the best way to experience everything Antarctica has to offer. Meals: 6B, 6L, 6D

DAYS 11–12 I AT SEA Enjoy the ship’s amenities as the Antarctic coast disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America, and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Celebrate our

voyage at a farewell dinner on board. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 13–14 I USHUAIA, ARGENTINA/ BUENOS AIRES OR SANTIAGO, CHILE/U.S. Disembark in Ushuaia. After lunch, fly to Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance departures) or Santiago (National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Resolution departures) by private charter, and connect with your overnight flight home. Meals: 1B, 1L

ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE

Buenos Aires Pre-trip | 2 days from $2,390 Iguazú Falls Post-trip | 3 days from $3,050 ANOTHER WAY TO EXPLORE ANTARCTICA

Follow in the wake of explorers aboard the new National Geographic Endurance on our 35-day Epic Antarctica Voyage: The Peninsula to the Ross Sea expedition. Venture where few others have gone before on an unprecedented expedition along the Antarctic continent, from the peninsula to the remote shores of West Antarctica to the Ross Ice Shelf and the subantarctic isles of New Zealand and Australia.

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. Photographer Michaela Skovranova will join the December 8 and 18, 2021 departures.

INFORMATION

2021 and 2022 Dates: Expeditions depart in January, February, November, and December. Visit our website for specific departure dates.

See pages 63–64 for the ship descriptions and deck plans. Prices are person, double occupancy, vary by cabin category, and are subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $19,990. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $1,160–$1,420 per person (subject to change).

Book by December 31, 2020 and receive FREE international round-trip airfare between Miami and Buenos Aires or Santiago on select departures. We will also cover your bar tab on board and all tips for the crew.

Santiago's Wine Country Pre-trip | 2 days from $2,850 Easter Island Post-trip | 4 days from $4,680 Call or visit our website for full itineraries, extensions, inclusions, and more.