ADÉLIE PENGUIN P ygoscelis adeliae
J O U R N E Y T O A N TA R C T I C A
• Observe the antics of penguins and seabirds up close alongside wildlife biologists. • Navigate Zodiacs among spectacular icebergs, spotting seals and whales. • Discover rare marine life through footage from the deep filmed by undersea specialists.
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) or Santiago (National Geographic Resolution). 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) | Meals: 1L
On your trip, be on the lookout for... Various penguin species, humpback whales, blue whales, killer whales, seals, albatrosses, blue-eyed shags, and more.
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 Endurance, or National Geographic Resolution for the entire voyage | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
1 4 D AY S F R O M $ 1 5 , 3 8 0 MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 148
Expedition Cruise
Light or Moderate
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.
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