Book select departures of these voyages: Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent; Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands; South Georgia and the Falklands; Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia & the Falklands; Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands & Iceland; Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic; Wild Greenland Escape in combination for travel between January 2022 - March 2023 and receive 20% off your second departure.
Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords
Length
20 days
Nov
From
$21,040
Top Highlights
Seek out Antarctica’s iconic wildlife—including penguins, seals, and killer whales—and marvel at incandescent icebergs using our fleet of kayaks and Zodiacs
Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords and explore spectacular Glacier Alley, where monumental glaciers calve into the sea
Hike among the snowcapped “horns” of Torres del Paine National Park and enjoy special access to Karukinka Natural Park, the largest protected land area in Tierra del Fuego
Cruise the waters of Francisco Coloane Marine Park, searching for the humpback whales and dolphins that inhabit this vast marine reserve
Book by June 30, 2022, on select departures for free round-trip economy group airfare between Miami/Santiago, return Buenos Aires/Miami. Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability.
Book select departures by June 30, 2022, for free round-trip economy group airfare between Miami and Buenos Aires (or Santiago); ask about other U.S. gateways. Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability, and may not be combined with other offers and pre- and post-extensions. Baggage fees may be additional. Call for details.
POLAR OFFER: TRAVEL TO BOTH POLES & SAVE!
Book select departures of these voyages: Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent; Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands; South Georgia and the Falklands; Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands & Iceland; Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic; Wild Greenland Escape in combination for travel between January 2022 - March 2023 and receive 20% off your second departure. Valid for new bookings made by June 30, 2022, subject to availability on select departures, not applicable on extensions or 4th Guest Travels Free offer. Call for details.
Book by June 30, 2022, on select departures for free economy group airfare between Miami/Buenos Aires (or Santiago). Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability.
POLAR OFFER: TRAVEL TO BOTH POLES & SAVE!
Book select departures of these voyages: Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent; Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands; South Georgia and the Falklands; Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands & Iceland; Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic; Wild Greenland Escape in combination for travel between January 2022 - March 2023 and receive 20% off your second departure. Valid for new bookings made by June 30, 2022, subject to availability on select departures, not applicable on extensions or 4th Guest Travels Free offer. Call for details.
Book by June 30, 2022, to receive complimentary airfare, plus free charter flights on all departures of South Georgia & the Falklands. Airfare based on round-trip economy group flights Miami/Buenos Aires, returning Santiago/Miami, PLUS complimentary charter flights Buenos Aires/Ushuaia, returning Falklands/Santiago. Must be ticketed by Lindblad Expeditions. Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability, not applicable on extensions, and may not be combined with other offers. Baggage fees may be additional. Call for details.
POLAR OFFER: TRAVEL TO BOTH POLES & SAVE!
Book select departures of these voyages: Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent; Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands; South Georgia and the Falklands; Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands & Iceland; Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic; Wild Greenland Escape in combination for travel between January 2022 - March 2023 and receive 20% off your second departure. Valid for new bookings made by June 30, 2022, subject to availability on select departures, not applicable on extensions or 4th Guest Travels Free offer. Call for details.
As part of ABC News’ month-long climate change series that spanned seven continents, Amy Robach reported directly from Antarctica aboard the brand-new National Geographic Endurance in November 2021. Appearing on Good Morning America, GMA3: What You Need to Know, and ABC World News Tonight with David Muir, she provided a firsthand look at incredible wildlife, otherworldly landscapes, and why Antarctica is an important barometer for climate change.
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.
“I’m convinced it’s truly the ultimate Antarctica cruise ship”
After traveling to Antarctica aboard National Geographic Resolution, The Points Guy correspondent Gene Sloan reports on the ship's maneuverability, unique design, and creature comforts.
Glass calm seas and warm air greeted the morning in the Beagle Channel. A suite of sea birds flew by in the morning light as sea lions passed us by. Taking the same route Darwin took on the namesake ship of this channel, it’s easy to see what aspects of the natural world might have captivated him here.
Very much enjoyed the presentation by the killer whale researchers, and your efforts to support their work are laudable. Photo guidance and inspiration were HELPFUL. I actually learned things I could apply to future trips! Finally, your efforts to locate and maneuver to find wildlife added immensely to the experience.
Lisa B.
Explore with seasoned expedition teams
See, do, and learn more by going with engaging experts who have been exploring this region for decades. Go with an expedition leader, naturalists, undersea specialist, National Geographic photographer, and more.
Expedition Leaders
Veteran expedition leaders are the orchestrators of your experience. Many have advanced degrees and have conducted research or taught for years. They have achieved expedition leader status because they possess the skills, the experience, and the depth of knowledge necessary to continually craft the best expedition possible for our guests.
Explore Antarctica with a diverse team of naturalists, many of them polar veterans, of a variety of specialties: zoology, biology, ornithology, geology, polar history, and more. Our guests consistently cite the expertise and engaging company of our staff as key reasons to repeatedly travel with us.
Discover what lies beneath the waves withan undersea specialist aboard who can dive into the cold waters to shoot video or deploy an ROV to depths of 1,000 feet to explore rarely seen regions.
Travel and shoot with a bona fide National Geographic photographer. These top pros are at your side and at your service—providing advice, inspiration, tips, and slideshows. Access to photographers of this caliber will help you improve your skills and ensure you’ll go home with incredible photos.
Certified Photo Instructor
Every Antarctic expedition also offers an exclusive service—a Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructor. This naturalist is specially trained to help you become a better, more confident photographer—and to help you understand the movements of wildlife so you can create top shots.
A video chronicler accompanies every expedition and shoots vivid HD footage—with no recycled footage ever—to provide you with a professionally edited and completely authentic memento of your expedition. Working during the day and editing into the night, they have your DVD ready for preview prior to—and available to purchase at—disembarkation.
Our wellness program embodies the belief that nature is vitalizing and that wildness, as Thoreau famously said, supplies a tonic. Wellness specialists are fully accredited and experienced licensed massage therapists and are aboard every ship in the National Geographic-flagged fleet. They lead morning stretch class on the deck, aerobic walks ashore, kayak outings, and more.
Making a Difference
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.
A storm system redirected National Geographic Explorer to dock in Ushuaia one day earlier than anticipated at the beginning of the trip. Our last day together was spent touring the countryside of Ushuaia via buses organized by our wonderful team of agents based in the area. These agents provided a day full of breathtaking landscapes and an assortment of weather patterns. The buses served as a comfortable transport to two different lakes, Lake Escondido and Lake Fagnano. Lake Escondido is also known as Hidden Lake. It earned this name by often being covered in a thick layer of fog that conceals its location. We were lucky the winds were strong enough to provide us with a view at the photo stop alongside the road. At Lake Fagnano, our guests were invited to stroll along the marsh to look for birds. After our visits to the lakes, we were escorted to the top of Ushuaia, giving us a great view for our lunch before returning to the ship. A great day of forest views, snow, and peat bogs.
Today was our final day on this amazing voyage to South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. We awoke to the most beautiful sunrise over the city of Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city and the capital of Tierra del Fuego. This morning we had the fantastic opportunity to visit a local maritime museum here in Ushuaia for a private opening. Afterwards, we enjoyed a wonderful drive through the nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park. After a relaxing afternoon onboard National Geographic Resolution , we were treated to tours of the Bridge, and then a special wine tasting in Tupaia with our incredible bar team. To round out our day, the captain finished our expedition in style with a fabulous cocktail party. We toasted our adventures to some of the most remote islands on the planet.
Until now, we have skirted the mercurial weather of the South Atlantic. Though the sun has been rare, we have been lucky with calm seas and easy access to some of the most exciting landing sights South Georgia and the Falklands have to offer. Today, as our trip nears its end, we had the opportunity to experience a small taste of the conditions that make this such a notorious region for seafarers and explorers. With sustained winds of up to 50 knots wrapping around Cape Horn, the ocean quickly began to churn. Our captain and bridge team found us shelter in the Beagle Channel where we spent the day appreciating the power of the ocean and the biodiversity of Tierra del Fuego. While onboard in the comfort of our new ship/home, National Geographic photographer Camille Seaman shared a collection of photographs she took throughout the last two weeks. Naturalists Madalena Pachaco and Bud Lenhausen shared stories of exploration and changing climates. Photo caption: The chart shows our way to protection from the storm in the Beagle Channel. Photo by Alex Krowiak
We continued sailing from the Falkland Islands to Ushuaia, crossing the Le Maire Strait and entering the Beagle Channel. On our way, we enjoyed spectacular landscapes as seabirds followed us.
By sunrise it’s clear that we have completed our run from South Georgia Island and are now on the west side of the Falkland Islands. It looks to be the dawn of a gorgeous day: sunny, warm, and with just a bit of wind to freshen the air. During breakfast we approach the morning’s destination, the settlement of West Point Island. The settlement buildings sit within a dark green thicket of majestic Monterey cypress trees. The trees are not only beautiful, but also protect the settlement from the winds that are very common on the mostly low elevation Falklands. Trees, in general, are an indication of human activity here since there are no native trees to the area. Another conspicuous introduced plant is the European gorse, which is a large, spiny shrub in the pea family used as a “living fence.” There is nothing native to the Falkland Islands that could be used to build fences for controlling the wanderings of livestock. On the sandy beach we are greeted by the Island’s caretakers, Kicki and Thies. Their real home, when not working as caretakers, is a tiny sailboat moored near shore. Our intention is to travel to the other side of the island, about two miles, to view nesting black-browed albatross and rock hopper penguins! For those who do not want to walk both there and back or even at all, Kicki and Thies have brought two Land Rover Defenders down to the beach to provide a shuttle service. The vehicles are not new, which just adds to the feeling of adventure. The other side of the island is a couple hundred feet or more above the ocean. The scintillating water below is punctuated by the occasional whale blow. A path winds through very healthy, well-fertilized tussoc grass allowing them to grow taller than even the tallest person. Before long we begin to hear constant plaintive noises, which are soon revealed to be the impatience of very large albatross chicks waiting for a parent. A bit beyond the albatross are the rock hopper penguins. We have good views of it all! Due to a large storm developing between us and the Beagle Channel, our next destination, we leave the Falkland Islands after lunch. Photo caption: Impatient black-browed albatross chicks waiting for a meal. Photo by Dennis Cornejo
On my first visit to Antarctica, I didn’t sleep for two days—I was so mesmerized as our ship crunched through the sea ice. It was unending ice. The size, the shapes, the color.
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