Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands

24 DAYS FROM $25,890

• Cruise alongside the exquisite icebergs of Antarctica in a Zodiac. • Join naturalists for walks among the king penguins and elephant seals of South Georgia. • Explore the pioneer outpost of Stanley in the Falklands.

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–2 I U.S./BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA OR SANTIAGO, CHILE Fly overnight and enjoy a tour of Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago (National Geographic Resolution). Alvear Art Hotel or Alvear Icon Hotel (Buenos Aires) or Mandarin Oriental (Santiago) I Meals: 1L DAYS 3–10 I USHUAIA, ARGENTINA/ AT SEA/ANTARCTICA Take a charter flight to Ushuaia. Enjoy a catamaran cruise along the Beagle Channel before embarking our ship and sailing to Antarctica. Our itinerary in Antarctica is flexible, with daily opportunities to hike, kayak, and experience close encounters with icebergs and wildlife. Our experts bring insight to animal behaviors and Antarctica’s extraordinary geology. National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, or National Geographic Resolution for the entire voyage Meals: 8B, 8L, 8D

DAYS 11–22 I AT SEA/SOUTH GEORGIA/ FALKLAND ISLANDS/AT SEA Visit Sir Ernest Shackleton’s final resting place on South Georgia Island, and encounter a vast colony of king penguins. Then cross the South Atlantic to the Falkland Islands. Hike and kayak along rocky coasts, spotting Magellanic penguins, albatrosses, and more. In the colonial town of Stanley, visit the cathedral and the Falkland Islands Museum. Meals: 12B, 12L, 12D

DAYS 23–24 I USHUAIA, ARGENTINA/ BUENOS AIRES OR SANTIAGO, CHILE/U.S. Disembark in Ushuaia and fly home via Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago (National Geographic Resolution). Meals: 1B, 1L

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

Krista Rossow National Geographic Photographer Krista Rossow began her career as a photo editor at National Geographic Traveler magazine, and has since shot feature stories as a contributing photographer for Traveler in South Africa, Morocco, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Japan, and various U.S. cities. She regularly judges Instagram contests for @NatGeoTravel and edits photos for National Geographic Books.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered in January, February, and November. 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 $1,420 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.