JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA: THE WHITE CONTINENT 14 Days NG Explorer - 148 Guests Expeditions in: Jan/Feb/Nov/Dec NG Orion - 102 Guests NG Endurance - 126 Guests $13,890 to $35,330 Guests traveling aboard Nat. Geo. Explorer will fly to and from Ushuaia via Buenos Aires, Argentina. Guests traveling aboard Nat. Geo. Orion will fly to and from Ushuaia via Santiago, Chile. Our classic Antarctica itinerary delivers huge tabular icebergs, sculptural bergs floating in pools of turquoise blue melt water, mountains rising some 9,000 feet straight up from the sea, penguins galore, abundant marine mammals and extraordinary experience such as cruising through the solemn majesty of the Lemaire Channel, among many more. Spend your days and nights in a rapture of discovery. DAY 1-2: U.S./Buenos Aires, Argentina (Explorer) or Santiago (Orion) Depart on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires (Explorer or Endurance) or Santiago (Orion). Settle into the Alvear Art Hotel (or similar) before seeing the city s Beaux-Arts palaces and the famous balcony associated with Eva Perón. Or check into the Hotel Santiago by Mandarin (or similar) before our guided overview of this vibrant city backed by the inspiring Andes. (Day 2: L) DAY 3: Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina/Embark Fly by private charter to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Embark ship. (B,L,D) DAY 4: At Sea/Drake Passage While crossing the legendary Drake Passage, spot albatross and other seabirds that glide alongside the ship. (B,L,D)
DAY 5-10: Exploring Antarctica With long hours of daylight at this time of year, we have ample opportunity to explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the surrounding islands. In keeping with the nature of an expedition, the schedule is flexible so that we can take advantage of the unexpected watching whales at play off the bow, taking an after-dinner Zodiac cruise, or heading out on an unplanned excursion. We anticipate offering opportunities each day to hike, kayak among the ice floes, and experience close encounters with wildlife. You may have the thrill of watching our powerful ship crunch through the pack ice, or step ashore to thousands of Adélie and gentoo penguins. You ll learn how climate change affects the penguin populations, and how best to capture images of penguins from a National Geographic photographer. Back aboard, our undersea specialist may present video from that day s dive or show rare images taken up to 1,000 feet below the surface using our ROV. Our expert staff will craft an expedition where you will learn, see, and experience more. (B,L,D) DAY 11-12: 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. Celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner on board. (B,L,D) DAY 13-14: Disembark Ushuaia/Fly to Buenos Aires (Explorer) or Santiago (Orion)/Home Disembark in Ushuaia. Fly by charter to Buenos Aires or Santiago and connect with your overnight flight home. (Day 13: B,L) 2018 Departure Dates: 6 Dec*, 15 Dec*, 16 Dec*, 25 Dec*, 26 Dec* 2019 Departure Dates: 4 Jan*, 5 Jan*, 14 Jan*, 15 Jan*, 24 Jan*, 25 Jan* 3 Feb*, 4 Feb* 27 Nov* 7 Dec*, 9 Dec*, 17 Dec*, 19 Dec*, 27 Dec*, 29 Dec* 2020 Departure Dates: 6 Jan*, 8 Jan*, 16 Jan*, 26 Jan*, 28 Jan* 5 Feb*, 7 Feb* 8 Nov*, 18 Nov* 7 Dec*, 8 Dec*, 17 Dec*, 17 Dec, 18 Dec*, 28 Dec* 2021 Departure Dates: 6 Jan*, 7 Jan*, 16 Jan*, 17 Jan*, 26 Jan*, 27 Jan* 5 Feb*, 6 Feb* Important Flight Information * Overnight return flight Advance Payment: from $1,500 to $2,500 Sample Airfares: Economy: from $1,200 Business: from $2,700 Charter(Round-trip Buenos Aires (or Santiago)/Ushuaia From $960-$1,240): from $960 Airfares are subject to change Cost Includes: Includes one hotel night. All accommodations; meals indicated; alcoholic beverages (except premium brands); excursions; services of Lindblad Expeditions Leader, Naturalist staff and expert guides; use of kayaks; entrance fees; all port charges and service taxes; gratuities to ship s crew. IMPORTANT NOTE: For holiday departure rates, see price grid, or call for details. Cost Not Included: Immigration fees are not included. Air transportation; personal items such as emails, laundry, voyage DVD, etc. Guests traveling aboard National Geographic Explorer will fly to and from Ushuaia via Buenos Aires, Argentina. Guests traveling aboard National Geographic Orion will fly to and from Ushuaia via Santiago, Chile.
Special Offers FREE AIRFARE Book select departures by December 31, 2018 for free round-trip economy group airfare between Miami and Buenos Aires (or Santiago). Ask about other U.S. gateways. Subject to availability, and may not be combined with other offers and preand post-extensions. Call for details. FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED We will cover your bar tab and all tips for the crew on all National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, and National Geographic Endurance voyages.
National Geographic Explorer COST PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Dec. 6, 2018 $ 13,890 $ 14,940 $ 15,380 $ 16,550 $ 19,990 $ 22,800 $ 26,600 Dec. 16 - Dec. 26, 2018 $ 14,990 $ 16,120 $ 16,610 $ 17,850 $ 21,550 $ 24,590 $ 28,650 Jan. 5 - Feb. 4, 2019 $ 13,890 $ 14,940 $ 15,380 $ 16,550 $ 19,990 $ 22,800 $ 26,600 Nov. 27 - Dec. 7, 2019 $ 14,580 $ 15,690 $ 16,150 $ 17,380 $ 20,990 $ 23,940 $ 27,930 Dec. 17 - Dec. 27, 2019 $ 15,740 $ 16,930 $ 17,440 $ 18,740 $ 22,630 $ 25,820 $ 29,990 Jan. 6 - Feb. 5, 2020 $ 14,580 $ 15,690 $ 16,150 $ 17,380 $ 20,990 $ 23,940 $ 27,930 Nov. 8 - Dec. 8, 2020 $ 14,940 $ 15,990 $ 16,550 $ 17,810 $ 21,510 $ 24,540 $ 27,990 Dec. 18 - Dec. 28, 2020 $ 16,130 $ 17,350 $ 17,880 $ 19,200 $ 23,190 $ 26,460 $ 30,740 Jan. 7 - Feb. 6, 2021 $ 14,940 $ 15,990 $ 16,550 $ 17,810 $ 21,510 $ 24,540 $ 27,990 COST PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY SA SB Dec. 6, 2018 $ 18,680 $ 19,220 Dec. 16 - Dec. 26, 2018 $ 20,150 $ 20,760 Jan. 5 - Feb. 4, 2019 $ 18,680 $ 19,220 Nov. 27 - Dec. 7, 2019 $ 19,600 $ 20,190 Dec. 17 - Dec. 27, 2019 $ 21,170 $ 21,800 Jan. 6 - Feb. 5, 2020 $ 19,600 $ 20,190 Nov. 8 - Dec. 8, 2020 $ 19,990 $ 20,690 Dec. 18 - Dec. 28, 2020 $ 21,690 $ 22,350 Jan. 7 - Feb. 6, 2021 $ 19,990 $ 20,690 National Geographic Orion COST PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY 01 02 03 04 05 06 Dec. 5, 2018 $ 14,170 $ 15,230 $ 16,960 $ 20,500 $ 23,440 $ 27,290 Dec. 15 - Dec. 25, 2018 $ 15,380 $ 16,520 $ 18,300 $ 22,130 $ 25,320 $ 29,490 Jan. 4 - Feb. 3, 2019 $ 14,170 $ 15,230 $ 16,960 $ 20,500 $ 23,440 $ 27,290 Dec. 9, 2019 $ 14,880 $ 15,990 $ 17,810 $ 21,520 $ 24,610 $ 28,650 Dec. 19 - Dec. 29, 2019 $ 16,150 $ 17,350 $ 19,220 $ 23,240 $ 26,590 $ 30,960 Jan. 8 - Feb. 7, 2020 $ 14,880 $ 15,990 $ 17,810 $ 21,520 $ 24,610 $ 28,650 Dec. 7, 2020 $ 15,250 $ 16,390 $ 18,250 $ 22,060 $ 25,220 $ 29,370 Dec. 17, 2020 $ 16,550 $ 17,780 $ 19,700 $ 23,820 $ 27,250 $ 31,730 Jan. 6 - Feb. 5, 2021 $ 15,250 $ 16,390 $ 18,250 $ 22,060 $ 25,220 $ 29,370 COST PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY
1S 3S Dec. 5, 2018 $ 21,250 $ 25,440 Dec. 15 - Dec. 25, 2018 $ 23,070 $ 27,420 Jan. 4 - Feb. 3, 2019 $ 21,250 $ 25,440 Dec. 9, 2019 $ 22,310 $ 26,710 Dec. 19 - Dec. 29, 2019 $ 24,220 $ 28,830 Jan. 8 - Feb. 7, 2020 $ 22,310 $ 26,710 Dec. 7, 2020 $ 22,870 $ 27,370 Dec. 17, 2020 $ 24,820 $ 29,550 Jan. 6 - Feb. 5, 2021 $ 22,870 $ 27,370 National Geographic Endurance COST PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Dec. 17, 2020 $ 17,910 $ 18,450 $ 21,490 $ 24,070 $ 27,680 $ 31,830 $ 35,330 COST PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY SA SB Dec. 17, 2020 $ 26,860 $ 30,090
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