Remote. Untrammeled. Spectacular. Exploring Antarctica is one of the most exhilarating adventures on Earth. There are many reasons to go. See scores of penguins and whales. Fall under the spell of sculptural ice: an entire museum of colossal and magical ice forms defying description. And add the dashing history of the Heroic Age of Exploration. Over 50 years ago, Lars-Eric Lindblad took the first group of "citizen" explorers to Antarctica in 1966. Since then the Lindblad family has operated hundreds of Antarctic expeditions. This is a level of “institutional” experience that ensures your safety and a rich encounter with the region that no one else can offer.
Learn more about this captivating continent and get answers to frequently asked questions with our comprehensive How-To guide. Order your complimentary guide today!
NOTE: For expeditions departing April 2024 onward, Day 1 of our itineraries will no longer reflect “departure from the U.S.” and will reflect “arrival to the city” where your expedition begins. Durations of expeditions will remain unchanged. More details.
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Patagonia
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Antarctica
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Antarctica
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$15,840
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Antarctica
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Australia and New Zealand
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Patagonia
New and Noteworthy
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Exploring Antarctica, the wildness of South Georgia, and the rugged Falklands should be a pinnacle event in any traveler's life. Key to your experience is our fleet: top-tier Ice Class vessels, purpose designed and built to venture deep into the ice in comfort and safety. Go with an expedition team hand-picked for their knowledge of polar natural history and their ice skills, with state-of-the-art tools at your fingertips for unparalleled exploration. Observe the antics of penguins. Kayak ice-choked waters. Hike a hillside for a spectacular, otherworldly view of massive ice sheets. Search for whales, and see leopard seals lounging on the ice. Go with the freedom to choose how you want to explore.
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When you travel with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic, you'll enjoy exclusive experiences on every departure, featuring renowned individuals from the worlds of science, exploration, literature, music, photography, culture, and more—thoughtfully curated to enrich your expedition.
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jay Dickman's career has spanned more than 40 years. Among his more than 25 assignments for National Geographic, he lived in a Stone Age village in Papua New Guinea and spent a week under the Arctic ice in a nuclear attack submarine. A popular photography instructor, he has also published a best-selling guide called Perfect Digital Photography, as well as numerous articles for National Geographic, LIFE, Sports Illustrated, Time, and Forbes.
Join him aboard the Feb. 15, 2024, departure of Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands.
Krista Rossow began her career as a photo editor at National Geographic Traveler magazine. She has shot feature stories as a contributing photographer for Traveler in Japan, South Africa, Morocco, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and various U.S. cities. She regularly judges Instagram contests for @NatGeoTravel and photo edits for National Geographic Books.
Join her aboard the Dec. 21 and Dec. 31, 2023, departures of Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent.
Camille Seaman has spent the last two decades documenting the rapidly changing landscapes of Earth's polar regions. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, Outside, TIME, The New York Times Sunday Magazine, and American Photo, among other outlets. She leads photographic workshops all over the globe and enjoys inspiring others to develop a unique visual voice.
Join her on the Feb. 19, 2024, departure of Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands.
See BioPhotojournalist and filmmaker Nick Cobbing requently works in Antarctica and the Arctic, and has accompanied scientists on research expeditions based on icebreaker ships or even camped on the Arctic ice. His story on the future of Arctic sea ice appeared in the January 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. He has also worked for media brands like GEO (Germany), The Sunday Times Magazine, and the BBC.
Join him on the Oct. 8, 2024, departure of South Georgia and the Falklands.
See BioR. Isaí Madriz, Ph.D. is a photographer, storyteller, and entomologist, with expertise in freshwater aquatic insects of Patagonia. To bring attention to insect conservation in this area of the world, Madriz writes stories of the vanishing insect diversity, exploration, and science using macrophotography to showcase the six-legged jewels of Patagonia.
Join him aboard the Feb. 27, 2025, departure of Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords.
Witness the discovery in your child’s eyes, whether they’re gazing at the grooves of an iceberg or watching penguins from a Zodiac. Moments like these are abundant on our Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent—with our National Geographic Global Explorers Program for kids and teens 18 and under.
Learn MoreIt is a privilege to visit Antarctica, one of the planet’s most pristine places, and to this privilege National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, and National Geographic Explorer add the luxury of comfort—a quality of shipboard life and a philosophy of wellness designed to relax and rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit.
On voyage to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands aboard the National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Photography Expert Jasper Doest shared some advice for capturing compelling images while exploring such a remote and wild destination.
There is a wildlife spectacle waiting in South Georgia unlike anything you’ve seen before: tens of thousands of penguins crowding one beach, enormous elephant seals hauled-out on shore, and flocks of seabirds soaring above. Get a glimpse of what it’s like to explore these rugged and remote islands and then plan to join us there this fall.
Just like the Serengeti, South Georgia has its own Big Five—the best of the best wildlife sightings that everyone looks forward to most. Naturalist David Cothran takes a closer look at some of at the fantastic wildlife highlights of this unique island.
An expedition to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands is an amazing experience—one that you'll take home and treasure for years to come.
Although it can be overlooked as a family travel destination, Antarctica offers endless snowy—and unforgettable—fun. Here are some of the activities in store for kids and teens on an Antarctica expedition.
While the grandeur of Antarctica is on display no matter when you visit, each month provides its own window of weather and wildlife. Here, we break down some of the highlights each month has to offer to help you plan your ultimate Antarctic adventure.
Steve Backus, Naturalist, January 21, 2022
Read more Daily Expedition ReportsFrom climate conditions, to cabin information, to packing the right footwear. Find answers to the questions Expedition Specialists get most often.
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Join a National Geographic BioBlitz on select South Georgia & the Falklands expeditions. Defined as a limited amount of time in a defined area while trying to find as many species as possible, it’s citizen science at its coolest in one of the planet’s most wildlife-rich locations. Guests will work with naturalists to collect and upload data on sub-Antarctic species. Since these islands get relatively few visitors, these contributions will matter.
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