Epic Antarctica: Peninsula to Ross Sea & Beyond

National Geographic | Lindblad Expeditions
Duration 34 days - 33 nights
Departure Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Embark on a new voyage onboard the brand new Endurance ship with this National Geographic Epic Antarctica: Peninsula to Ross Sea & Beyond. Discover the seventh continent as few have or ever will. Venture into the epic landscapes of remote West Antarctica, where we are sure to set foot on ice no other humans have.

See the prolific wildlife and impressive ice shelf of the Ross Sea region. Walk among a colony of hundreds of thousands of king penguins and be among the few to have shared a beach with endemic royal penguins. By special permit, explore the sub-Antarctic islands of New Zealand and Australia, World Heritage sites for the thousands of seals and millions of penguins, including huge colonies of king and royal penguins. This is wildness and wildlife at its finest, portions of which were seen before only by the likes of Scott, Ross, Amundsen, and Shackleton.

Discover four stunningly beautiful wilderness regions, see the big tabular icebergs of the Antarctic Peninsula, remote West Antarctica, and the spectacular Ross Ice Shelf. Paddle a kayak in pristine bays, and Zodiac cruise amid the bergsExplore seldom-seen World Heritage UNESCO listed sub-Antarctic islands of New Zealand and Australia that are wildlife havens.

This expedition is with National Geographic and Lindblad expeditions on board the comfortable Explorer or the brand new luxury Endurance or Resolution. Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic have joined forces to further inspire the world through expedition travel. This collaboration in exploration, research, technology, and conservation provides extraordinary travel experiences and disseminates geographic knowledge around the globe. Thanks to this alliance, you can sail aboard the National Geographic fleet to the planet’s most extraordinary places in the company of world-renowned scientists, naturalists, educators, and researchers, and explore stunning natural environments alongside skilled specialists using state-of-the-art exploration tools.

Unsure if this National Geographic Epic Antarctica: Peninsula to Ross Sea & Beyond itinerary is right for you? Review our Antarctica destination overview for full details on seasonality, routes, ship selection, pricing, expedition inclusions and how North South Voyages can help make your Antarctica dream become reality.

Departures

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Overview

Day 1
Flight arriving into Buenos Aires
Private Group Transfer from Airport to Hotel
Overnight Buenos Aires
Day 2
Fly to Ushuaia  and embark expedition
Day 3
At Sea: Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 4 - 8
Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
Day 9 - 16
Exploring West Antarctica
Day 17 - 24
Exploring the Ross Sea
Day 25 - 26
At Sea
Day 27 - 28
Macquarie Island, Australia
Day 29
At Sea: Towards New Zealand's SubAntarctic Islands
Day 30 - 32
Exploring New Zealand's SubAntarctic Islands
Day 33
Disembark at Dunedin, N.Z
Flight to Auckland
Overnight Auckland
Day 34
Airport Transfer
Depart from Auckland

Itinerary

Included

  • National Geographic photographer and specialists on board
  • B&H on loan camera equipment store
  • Hotels ashore as indicated in itinerary
  • Meals on land, as indicated in itinerary
  • All beverages including alcohol
  • 24-hour coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, filtered water and soda on demand
  • Sightseeing & entrance fees
  • Special access permits, park fees, port taxes
  • Transfers to and from group flights as per itinerary
  • The expertise of our expedition staff including presentations and guest speakers in the lounge
  • All on shore excursions
  • Zodiac & kayak explorations
  • Crew gratuities
  • Fitness centre and a fully stocked library, and other gracious public spaces
  • The services of a physician
  • Expedition Parka
  • Use of boots for expedition shore excursions

Not Included

  • International or domestic flights, unless specified
  • Additional hotel nights
  • Private transfers
  • Travel Insurance
  • Passport, visa, and immigration fees
  • Spa treatments
  • Laundry, internet and phone services
  • Gift shop items and any other items of personal nature

*Note that we will quote flights for you when provided with your desired travel dates. Costs will vary depending on your travel dates.