Arrive in Buenos Aires and check into the Alvear Icon Hotel (or similar). Set out on a guided tour of the city's Beaux-Arts palaces. Visit Recoleta-the final resting place of Argentina's iconic first lady, Eva Peron-and enjoy a private visit to El Zanjon de Granados, one of the city's premier museums. In the early evening, we gather for an informal reception and a drink at the hotel. After a choice of explorations the following day, set sail on National Geographic Endurance. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included on Day 2. ... Read More
Arrive in Uruguay's vibrant capital city and discover its elegant mix of architectural styles, ranging from Spanish colonial to Art Deco, or opt to join a bird-watching excursion in nearby wetlands. Later, travel outside the city to a family-owned estancia, or ranch, where we enjoy a traditional asado barbecue lunch accompanied by gaucho music and dancing. ... Read More
Friday - Oct 10, 2025
Day 4
At Sea
As National Geographic Endurance sails south along the Argentinian coast, hear talks from the onboard naturalists and visit the ship's open Bridge to learn about navigation. Unwind with a massage in the spa or a session in the fitness center, get lost in a book in the library, or simply soak up the views from the rooftop observation deck or one of the outdoor infinity hot tubs. ... Read More
Saturday - Oct 11, 2025
Day 5
Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Sunday - Oct 12, 2025
Day 6
At Sea
Dock in the port city of Bahia Blanca. Travel into the hills and discover the flora and fauna of the Argentinian pampas on a guided hike. As we make our way back to the coast, visit one the world's largest colonies of burrowing parrots. Scan the cliffs to see thousands of the colorful birds that make their nests here. Once back onboard, spend time on deck with the naturalist guides or relax and enjoy the ship's many amenities. ... Read More
Granted UNESCO World Heritage status as a marine sanctuary in 1999, Peninsula Valdes is the world's most important breeding ground for endangered southern right whales. Our arrival coincides with the height of whale season, optimizing our chances for spotting these magnificent creatures in their natural environment. Set out by local boat to seek out whale calves and their often-curious mothers, which can grow up to 50 feet long. Set foot on secluded beaches frequented by southern elephant seals, nesting Magellanic penguins, and frolicking sea lions. Scan the shores for orcas, which are known to beach themselves here to hunt for prey. During walks and hikes, keep an eye out for terrestrial wildlife such as the guanaco, armadillo, and the ostrich-like rhea. ... Read More
Tuesday - Oct 14, 2025
Day 8
At Sea
Wednesday - Oct 15, 2025
Day 9
Bahia Bustamante, Argentina
Included in Patagonia Austral Marine Park and the UNESCO-listed Patagonia Azul Biosphere Reserve, Bahia Bustamante is a hidden gem along the southern coast of Argentina. Steppes of inland Patagonia meet the sea, providing a rugged backdrop to the white-sand beaches and clear waters. Take a Zodiac cruise or kayak along the coast to observe an abundance of wildlife, such as blue-eyed and rock cormorants, Magellanic penguins, sea lions, and more. Learn about the rugged ranchers who settled in the region-remote and still largely wild-in the 1950s and built sustainable wool production on the grasslands and harvested seaweed from the sea. ... Read More
Thursday - Oct 16, 2025
Day 10
At Sea
Friday - Oct 17, 2025
Day 11
Puerto Deseado, Argentina
At Sea
Travel in small boats into the Reserva Natural Ria Deseado, a submerged estuary that is home to the black-and-white Commerson's dolphin-one of the smallest cetaceans in the world-and the only rockhopper penguin colony in Patagonia. Seek out these rare marine species and discover the reserve's unique geology. Later, at a local museum in Puerto Deseado, learn about the famous explorers who passed this way and peruse a collection of well-preserved artifacts retrieved from the shipwrecked H.M.S. Swift, a British sloop of war that sank in 1770. Spend the afternoon sailing Argentina's southern coast. ... Read More
Saturday - Oct 18, 2025
Day 12
Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
Discover the remote South Atlantic archipelago of the Falkland Islands, where some 200 islands each offer a distinct variation on rugged coastal beauty. White-sand beaches, soaring cliffs, windswept moors, and swaying tussock grass set a stunning natural backdrop to encounters with thriving wildlife-from thousands of gentoo, rockhopper, and Magellanic penguins to black-browed albatrosses, elephant and fur seals, and sea lions hauled out on rocks. Enjoy a variety of excursions with the onboard naturalists and take in sweeping views at every turn. ... Read More
Sunday - Oct 19, 2025
Day 13
Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
Monday - Oct 20, 2025
Day 14
At Sea
As we journey across these southern waters, deepen your understanding of this far-flung region. Learn about the history of Antarctic exploration and join naturalist guides on deck to identify seabirds soaring overhead.
Tuesday - Oct 21, 2025
Day 15
At Sea
Wednesday - Oct 22, 2025
Day 16
South Georgia Island
Spend five incredible days exploring the spectacular coastlines and abundant wildlife of South Georgia. Our schedule is flexible, and we anticipate opportunities to walk, hike, kayak, or explore by Zodiac most days. Take in unforgettable wildlife spectacles: the antics of elephant seals, leopard seals, and fur seals; cliffs inhabited by hundreds of nesting albatrosses; and shores peppered with tens of thousands of king penguins. Our stops may include visits to the abandoned whaling station at Grytviken, which played a part in the extraordinary story of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated expedition and is now the explorer's final resting place, as well as Stromness Bay, where Shackleton, Tom Crean, and Frank Worsley finally reached help after a year and a half stranded in Antarctica. ... Read More
Thursday - Oct 23, 2025
Day 17
South Georgia Island
Friday - Oct 24, 2025
Day 18
South Georgia Island
Saturday - Oct 25, 2025
Day 19
South Georgia Island
Sunday - Oct 26, 2025
Day 20
South Georgia Island
Monday - Oct 27, 2025
Day 21
At Sea
Tuesday - Oct 28, 2025
Day 22
Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
After time at sea, we return to the Falklands archipelago and its natural wonders. Stroll around the lively Victorian town of Port Stanley, the largest and most populated city in the Falklands, and mingle with islanders at a local pub in this remote outpost.
Wednesday - Oct 29, 2025
Day 23
Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
Thursday - Oct 30, 2025
Day 24
At Sea
As we sail back to Ushuaia, an albatross or two may join the escort of seabirds that cross our bow and follow in our wake. Soak up final vistas of these southern waters, share photos with fellow travelers, and toast our epic voyage at a farewell dinner.
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