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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Jan 27, 2025
Day 1
Puerto Natales, Chile
Arrive in Puerto Natales. Originally a small fishing port, the town is nestled on the Last Hope Sound and boasts a stunning view of the sea surrounded by the Cerro Benitez Mountains-the gateway to Torres del Paine. Transfer from the airport to the Hotel Costaustralis or the Remota Patagonia Lodge (or similar). This evening, enjoy dinner and a briefing on the following day's activities. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - Jan 28, 2025
Day 2
Puerto Natales, Chile
Air Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 2 - Tuesday - Jan 28, 2025
Day 2
Cruise Begins
King George Island, Antarctica
Following breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for our 2-hour direct flight to King George Island and the thrilling start to our Antarctic adventure. Home to a diverse assortment of wildlife-Weddell and elephant seals, Adelie, chinstrap, and gentoo penguins-King George Island also has a human presence. Researchers from a wide range of countries, including the US, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, call the various stations home. Our flight will land at the Chilean research station where the National Geographic Explorer will be waiting offshore. Board Zodiacs to embark the ship and set sail. ... Read More
Wednesday - Jan 29, 2025
Day 3
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
With long hours of daylight at this time of year, we have ample opportunities to explore. Our schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected, whether we're watching whales at play off the bow of our ship, hiking alongside penguin highways, or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid porpoising penguins. While wildlife is magnificent, ice defines the Antarctic. You'll get to know ice up close and personal-from icebergs the size of islands, bergy bits, and near-vertical glaciers, to the fragile, nearly invisible layers that have just begun to freeze. One day, we might set out by kayak to encounter towering icebergs at water level; embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags; or walk amid thousands of Adelie and gentoo penguins. The next, we might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice. Everywhere we go in Antarctica we're surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way your expert expedition team will enrich every experience. ... Read More
Thursday - Jan 30, 2025
Day 4
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Friday - Jan 31, 2025
Day 5
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Saturday - Feb 1, 2025
Day 6
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Sunday - Feb 2, 2025
Day 7
King George Island, Antarctica
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 7 - Sunday - Feb 2, 2025
Day 7
Air Travel
Puerto Natales, Chile
This morning, the ship will be moored off the King George Island once again. Following disembarkation and Zodiac rides to shore, our flight departs the White Continent and returns to Puerto Natales where we overnight at the Hotel Costaustralis or the Remota Patagonia Lodge (or similar).
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Feb 3, 2025
Day 8
Puerto Natales, Chile
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport to begin your journey homeward.
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