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From the scientists, photographers, and explorers who accompany our trips to the local guides and experts we meet in the field, you’ll be surrounded by people who are steeped in knowledge and insight about the places we go and the wildlife we encounter. Whether you’re deciphering the antics of penguins with a polar wildlife expert in Antarctica or observing cheetahs on the African plains, you gain a deeper understanding of our planet’s diverse species and habitats. Visit our website for a full listing of trips that feature wildlife experiences.

For 134 years, the National Geographic Society has sent explorers across continents and into remote cultures, down to the oceans’ depths, and up the highest mountains in an effort to better understand the world and our relationship to it. National Geographic Expeditions grew from this legacy as a way to invite others to explore—to encounter the wonders of the world up close and in depth, and to be transformed by the experience.

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Journey To Antarctica

• Explore icy realms alongside a team of biologists, geologists, and undersea specialists.

• Navigate dazzling icebergs, and get a closer look at wildlife on outings by Zodiac and kayak.

• Capture images of penguins and seals alongside a National Geographic Photography Expert.

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 the hotel before heading out on an afternoon city tour. Gather at night for a welcome reception. Alvear Art Hotel or Alvear Icon Hotel (Buenos Aires) or Ritz Carlton (Santiago)

DAY 3 I USHUAIA, ARGENTINA

14 DA YS FROM $15,840

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 148

DAYS 4–5 I DRAKE PASSAGE

Voyage across the legendary Drake Passage, and watch for whales and seabirds gliding alongside the ship. Enjoy talks from the onboard naturalists about the wildlife and geology that await on the Antarctic Peninsula.

Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 6–10 I ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

On your trip, be on the lookout for... various penguin species, humpback whales, blue whales, orca whales, seals, albatrosses, blue-eyed shags, and more.

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 the ship. National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Resolution, or National Geographic Endurance for the entire voyage Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

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—possibly veering off course to watch orcas perform off the bow, or enjoying an after-dinner Zodiac cruise. Anticipate potential opportunities to hike, explore by Zodiac and kayak, and experience close encounters with wildlife every day. The route will be determined by the conditions and the ever-changing ice. One day, you 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, you may be kayaking amid glittering brash ice, or along a cliffside rookery in search of blue-eyed shags. And the next, you might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through the pack ice, or slipping between the soaring rock walls of the Lemaire Channel.

As you encounter the volcanic isles and pristine bays of the peninsula, a 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. An undersea specialist captures images from the deep—revealing the hardy marine life beneath the ice—and an Expedition Leader is always on the lookout for the best way to experience everything Antarctica has to offer.

Meals: 5B, 5L, 5D

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 the 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) or Santiago (National Geographic Resolution) by private charter, and connect with your overnight flight home.

Meals: 1B

Find

Camille Seaman documents the changing landscapes of the polar regions. Her stories were featured in National Geographic magazine’s April 2010 “Water” issue, and a July 2017 cover story on Antarctica. Camille is a TED Senior Fellow, and her work has appeared in Outside, TIME, The New York Times Sunday Magazine, and elsewhere.

Find the departure(s) Camille will join on our website.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions.

Dates: This expedition is offered from November through February.

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 cost. 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.