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11 Nights Voyage to Antarctica
  • 11 Nights Voyage to Antarctica

    $15,980.00Price

    Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, where endless white mountains roll to the horizon and massive glaciers churn icebergs into the sea. Travel with a diverse team of experts aboard one of our three state-of-the-art expedition ships. Venture into channels and coves framed by towering peaks. Watch for whales off the bow; glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs; and hike, kayak, and even possibly cross-country ski in complete tranquility. Choose an active agenda or surrender to the pleasures of relaxing downtime and shipboard camaraderie. Plus, get top shots with the help of a National Geographic Photography Expert.

    Early Bird Specials:

     

    • $1,000 Off pp by March 4 2025

     

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    Day 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile

    Arrive in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina, or Santiago, Chile’s mountainous capital. Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Icon, or similar (National Geographic Endurance). Or transfer to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, or similar (National Geographic Resolution).

     

    Arrival Time: Arrive before 11:30 a.m. local time.

    Arrival City: Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile

     

    Day 2 Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina/Embark

    Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Enjoy lunch on a catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel. Embark the National Geographic Endurance.

     

    Day 3-4: At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage

    This 500-mile-wide strait between South America and the Antarctic Peninsula is one of the most famous bodies of water in the world. Sometimes ferocious, sometimes flat calm, the Drake is always a fascinating place in its own right. This part of your journey is the best opportunity to see gorgeous seabirds like the wandering albatross, and you might be lucky enough to encounter killer whales or rare species of dolphins. This is also a day to get to know the ship and prepare for your adventures ahead. Visit the Bridge (a great place to spot wildlife), have a relaxing massage, attend a talk about the biology of the penguins you’ll soon be seeing or settle into a comfy chair in the observation lounge looking out over the waves and reflect on the incredible history of this fabled passage. If it does get a little rough, just take a couple of nice naps; you’ll be in Antarctica before you know it.

     

    Day 5-9: Exploring Antarctica

    With long hours of daylight at this time of year, you’ll have ample opportunities to explore. The schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected, whether we’re watching whales at play off the bow of the ship, hiking alongside penguin highways or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid porpoising penguins. While wildlife is magnificent, ice defines the Antarctic. You’ll get to know ice up close and personal—from icebergs the size of islands, bergy bits and near-vertical glaciers, to the fragile, nearly invisible layers that have just begun to freeze. One day, you might set out by kayak to encounter towering icebergs at water level; embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags; or walk amid thousands of Adélie and gentoo penguins. The next, you might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice. Everywhere you go in Antarctica you’ll be surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way your expert expedition team will enrich your experiences.

     

    DAYS 10-11 At Sea 

    Enjoy the ship’s amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Take some time to go through your photos. Send a message home to friends and family saying: “Don’t want this to end!” And celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner on board. 

     

    DAY12 Ushuaia / Disembark Ship / Buenos Aires or Santiago Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Take a charter flight to Buenos Aires and connect with your flight home.

    Departure Time: Depart after 9:00 p.m. local time.

    Departure City: Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Santiago, Chile

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