Antarctica - the White Continent

Our journey to the “White Continent" offers six days of exploration on the incomparably beautiful Antarctic Peninsula and the surrounding islands and waterways. The sights, sounds and emotions will stay in your mind forever — enormous tabular icebergs, hillsides covered with thousands of penguins and the excitement on deck as someone shouts, “Whales!”

Explore the vibrant capital city of Santiago, round Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of South America, and sail past the islands of Tierra del Fuego. Learn about the Lindblad legacy of exploration in Antarctica as you travel with our experienced expedition staff, which includes an Undersea Specialist. Zodiacs and kayaks further our ability to examine this remote wilderness.

Itinerary:

Day 1 - U.S./Santiago, Chile
Depart Miami this evening on an overnight flight to Santiago. We've found that Miami is a convenient gateway for most, but other air alternatives are available.

Day 2 - Santiago/Grand Hyatt
We arrive in Santiago this morning. With the soaring Andes as a backdrop, Santiago makes a spectacular and welcoming first impression — as does our hotel, the Hyatt Santiago, located in a gracious residential neighborhood. The morning is free for resting up. After lunch, join a panoramic overview of the city including a visit to the Pre-Columbian Museum. Return to the Hyatt for a relaxing dinner. (L,D)

Day 3 - Santiago/Ushuaia, Argentina/Embark Ship
The morning's LAN Chile charter flight offers some rare views as we fly over the vividly rugged terrain of Patagonia before landing in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world. We'll have a traditional Argentinian barbecue for lunch and then head to the Tierra del Fuego National Park. After our walk, return to Ushuaia, board National Geographic Endeavour and set sail. (B,L,D)

Days 4-5 - At Sea
We awake this morning well into our journey across the Drake Passage. Lying between Cape Horn and the Antarctic Peninsula, the Drake holds a unique place in maritime lore. Sometimes misty and gray, other tiems calm and clear, crossing the legendary Drake Passage is unforgettable - a milestone in any adventurer's personal travel history. (B,L,D)

Days 6-11 - Antarctica
With nearly 24 hours of daylight at this time of year, we make the most of our six days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and its surrounding islands. Our schedule is completely flexible, adapting to give you the best experience possible. Out there, amid the splendor of the ice, our ship will freely roam. Our expedition team is a veteran one, and their expert knowledge of Antarctica's waters enables us to take advantage of the unexpected. We'll be out daily - experiencing Antarctica with all our senses as we walk, cruise in Zodiacs, and paddle kayaks through berg fields, hearing the Antarctic seltzer (gases escaping from dissolving icebergs) around us, the cries of the penguins, and the huge, nurturing silence of this perfectly pristine place. We may sail through the incomparable Lemaire Channel, knwon as Iceberg Alley, where a hush falls voer onlookers as bergs of beauty and scale drift by. We'll learn to identify penguins, paddle kayaks through berg fields and land with Zodiacs on the "White Continent." (B,L,D)

Days 12-13 - At Sea
As we sail back to Ushuaia, an albatross or two may join the avian escort of seabirds that cross our bow. There’ll be plenty of time to enjoy a massage, log some time in the gym, or catch up on the book you haven’t had a minute to read. (B,L,D)

Day 14 - Ushuaia/Disembark/Santiago
After breakfast, we disembark in Ushuaia with some time to explore before proceeding to the airport for our LAN Chile charter flgiht to Santiago, and an overnight flight to Miami. (B,L)

Day 15 - Arrive Miami/Home

What's Included:

Round-trip flights from Santiago to Ushuaia, all accommodations aboard ship or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals aboard ship and as indicated, all shore excursions and sightseeing, entrance fees, special acces permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of kayaks, tips (excpt to ship’s crew), taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician and services of our expedition staff.

What's Not Included:

Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, security fees, Chilean immigration fees, meals not indicated, baggage/accident/travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, email, laundry. Gratuities to ship’s crew at your discretion.

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