Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

20 DAYS FROM $20,960

• Explore southern Patagonia, the Chilean fjords, and Antarctica—all in a single, epic voyage. • Marvel at Antarctica’s iconic wildlife and icescapes using our fleet of kayaks and Zodiacs. • Navigate Chile’s spectacular Glacier Alley, and hike among the “horns” of Torres del Paine.

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

DAY 1–3 I U.S./SANTIAGO, CHILE/ PUNTA ARENAS Fly overnight to Santiago and take a guided city tour. Then fly to Punta Arenas and embark our ship. Mandarin Oriental Hotel (or similar); National Geographic Explorer or National Geographic Resolution for the entire voyage Meals: 1B, 2L, 1D

DAYS 4–7 I TIERRA DEL FUEGO/TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK/CHILEAN FJORDS Cruise to Tierra del Fuego and visit Karukinka Natural Park by special permission. Enter the Strait of Magellan to explore Francisco Coloane Marine Park. Explore Torres del Paine National Park, home to spectacular landscapes and wildlife. Continue exploring the Chilean fjords on a variety of excursions. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 8–10 I GLACIER ALLEY, CHILE/ DRAKE PASSAGE Explore Chile’s Glacier Alley, get up close to the edge of Garibaldi Glacier, and continue to Agostini Sound to witness thunderous glacial calving. Sail to Antarctica via the Drake Passage. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 11–16 I ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Enjoy ample opportunities to explore the Antarctic Peninsula. Kayak amid towering icebergs, embark on Zodiac excursions in search of seals and blue-eyed shags, and walk on shores peppered with thousands of penguins. Meals: 6B, 6L, 6D

DAYS 17–20 I AT SEA/USHUAIA, ARGENTINA/ BUENOS AIRES OR SANTIAGO, CHILE/U.S. Disembark in Ushuaia and take a charter flight to Buenos Aires or Santiago to connect with your overnight flight home. Meals: 4B, 4L, 3D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists will accompany this trip.

Chris Rainier Documentary Photographer Chris Rainier documents endangered cultures and languages around the globe. He co-founded National Geographic’s Enduring Voices Project and served as a contributing editor for National Geographic Traveler.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered from October through December. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $1,050 per person. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice

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