• Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of a team of top naturalists celebrating Lindblad’s 50-plus years of expedition heritage
• Hike on magnificent mountains; see huge glaciers; and watch for gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguins
• Kayak in protected waters, paddling as penguins swim nearby
• Early November departures offer the possibility to cross-country ski or snowshoe across the frozen sea ice, conditions permitting (excluding departures on National Geographic Orion)
• With National Geographic Explorers-in-Training, our exclusive family program, kids and teens will learn about this exhilarating part of the world—from its massive glaciers to humpback whales

DAY 1: Santiago, Chile
Arrive in Santiago, Chile’s mountainous capital.
Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, or similar (National Geographic Resolution).

Arrival Time: Arrive before 11:00 a.m. local time.
Arrival City: Santiago,Chile

DAY 2: Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina / Embark Ship (B/L/D)
Join the recommended flight to Ushuaia; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided. Sandwiched between ice-mantled peaks and the frigid waters of Beagle Channel, this is a fittingly wild place to be known as “El Fin del Mundo” or “The End of the World.” Before departing, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, clad in dense beech forest just as much of Antarctica was millions of years ago. Savor lunch onboard a private catamaran as you cruise the Channel, keeping an eye out for plump South American sea lions and sleek seabirds like the imperial cormorant. By day’s end, you’ll be comfortably on board your ship and ready to meet the White Continent.

Days 3-4: At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage (B/L/D)
At times ferocious, at others flat calm, this legendary 500-mile-wide strait divides South America from the Antarctic Peninsula. Feel the excitement build as you begin the crossing, often accompanied by seabirds like the wandering albatross and—if luck allows—a pod of killer whales or rare dolphins. Get to know the ship and prepare for the adventures ahead. Visit the Bridge (ideal for wildlife spotting), relax with a massage or attend a talk on the unique biology of penguins. Or simply settle into a comfy chair in the observation lounge, looking out over the waves as you contemplate the history of this passage named for English privateer Francis Drake, but first discovered by Spanish navigator Francisco de Hoces.

Days 5-9: Exploring Antarctica (B/L/D)
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 (B/L/D)
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 or send a message home to friends and family. Celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner on board.

Day 12: Ushuaia / Disembark Ship /  Santiago (B)
Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Take a charter flight to Santiago and connect with your flight home.

Departure Time: Depart after 9:00 p.m. local time.
Departure City: Santiago, Chile

For more than 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions has been sailing to captivating places near and far in pursuit of discovery, bringing along adventurous travelers to share in the thrill of uncovering the world’s wild secrets. Every voyage reinforces the core belief that the planet holds infinite potential—for new experiences, enhanced knowledge and increased understanding of humanity’s role in protecting its trove of natural and cultural treasures. 

  This enduring quest for discovery inspires National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to find new ways to help you explore. It’s why they build ships that facilitate exploration with their cutting-edge technologies, design itineraries and assemble expedition teams that inspire and chart courses that take you deeper into remote places to give you a richer picture of our world. Because when it comes to exploration, it’s not just what you see, but how you see it that matters. 

Life On Board
Each ship in the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet is a destination in its own right, featuring thoughtfully curated amenities and cultural experiences that connect you with the region you explore through culinary delights, performances by local musicians, soothing spa treatments, and more.
Strong relationships with local experts, farmers and artisans help infuse an authentic sense of place into your onboard experiences while creating a more well-rounded story. No matter which ship carries you to your destination, your time on board will be as rewarding as your time on shore.

Making a Difference
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions cares deeply about the planet and is proud to serve as a catalyst for meaningful change.
From our consistent quest to improve our practices to offsetting 100% of our carbon emissions, supporting conservation, science, and education initiatives around the planet, and investing in the communities in the places we explore, we are guided by our commitment to explore responsibly.

Voyages with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
For more than 20 years, National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions have collaborated to connect curious travelers with transformative experiences. Together, they offer over 100 expedition cruises around the world, in more than 70 countries and on all seven continents.
Every voyage brings together the legacy of National Geographic, with its long commitment to sharing and protecting world wonders, and the unparalleled expertise of Lindblad Expeditions, with its 50+ years of taking travelers to the planet’s remote and wild places.
These pioneers are defining modern expedition travel with immersive and illuminating voyages, where every element of the experience inspires genuine discovery—and every sailing contributes to the preservation of the planet.

• THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC-LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS DIFFERENCE
  When you step on board the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet, you step into the pages of National Geographic Magazine. Meticulously crafted and endlessly refined, each itinerary features immersive activities for every pace and skill level that reveal richer insights on legendary locales. You’ll travel in the company of expert expedition teams—veteran naturalists, cultural specialists, certified photo instructors and other knowledgeable guides who have been discovering your destination for decades with the mission of preserving it for generations to come.
• EXPLORE WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERTS
  For over a century, National Geographic has revealed the beauty and wonder of the world through masterful storytelling—and experts who craft these stories join you on select expeditions to share their insights. From photography and archaeology to history and marine biology, National Geographic Experts are passionate about the world and all that’s in it, and they greatly enrich your experience through onboard presentations and inspiring conversation, giving you the unique opportunity to see your destination through their eyes.