Arrive in Buenos Aires. Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Art Hotel or similar (National Geographic Explorer) or Alvear Icon or similar (National Geographic Endurance) before seeing the city's Beaux-Arts palaces and the famous balcony associated with Eva Peron. (Day 1: D)
Fly by private charter to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Enjoy lunch on a catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel. Embark National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Explorer, or National Geographic Resolution. (Day 2: B,L,D)
Thursday - Oct 10, 2024
Day 3
At Sea
Settle into shipboard life, listening to informal discussions from our naturalist staff to prepare for the wildness in the Falklands. Spend time on deck and on the bridge, scanning for petrels, penguins, and albatross. (B,L,D)
Friday - Oct 11, 2024
Day 4
Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
Each Falkland Island is a variation on the theme of topographical beauty with white-sand beaches, vaulting cliffs, windswept moors, and the sunlit yellows and sage greens of waving tussock grass. The Falklands boast thousands of irresistible gentoo, rockhopper, and Magellanic penguins, as well as magnificent albatross and fur seals. Walk along beautiful white-sand beaches, meander through tussock grass, or sit atop a cliff and ponder the views. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - Oct 12, 2024
Day 5
Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
Sunday - Oct 13, 2024
Day 6
At Sea
During our days at sea, we learn about the fascinating history of Antarctic exploration, as well as the flora, fauna, and geology of South Georgia. Our naturalists help identify the seabirds that follow us: wandering albatross, prions, and black-browed albatross. (B,L,D)
Monday - Oct 14, 2024
Day 7
At Sea
Tuesday - Oct 15, 2024
Day 8
South Georgia Island
Explore the spectacular coastline of South Georgia Island. In keeping with the nature of an expedition, our schedule is flexible with opportunities for walking, hiking, kayaking, and Zodiac excursions. Sailing along the coast, we plan to offer activities every day including visits to Grytviken, the final resting place of Shackleton, and Stromness Harbour, where Shackleton, Tom Crean, and Frank Worsley finally reached aid at a whaling station. See huge elephant seals, and on a single beach, you will see thousands of king penguins! (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Oct 16, 2024
Day 9
South Georgia Island
Thursday - Oct 17, 2024
Day 10
South Georgia Island
Friday - Oct 18, 2024
Day 11
South Georgia Island
Saturday - Oct 19, 2024
Day 12
South Georgia Island
Sunday - Oct 20, 2024
Day 13
South Georgia Island
Monday - Oct 21, 2024
Day 14
At Sea
Tuesday - Oct 22, 2024
Day 15
Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
With whales beneath and birds above, head up to the bridge, or spend these days enjoying the ship's spa, fitness center, library, and observation deck. After time at sea, our journey across the South Atlantic Ocean takes us once more to the island archipelago that teems with nature. Our afternoon visit to Port Stanley offers a chance to see the human face of the islands, to meet the hospitable locals, hoist a drink at a local pub, and stroll around this remote colonial town. (B,L,D) ... Read More
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