Fly or Sail the Drake Passage Enroute to Antarctica with National Geographic Expeditions
National Geographic Expeditions has opened two exciting itinerary options to Antarctica, both heading through the Drake Passage and offering travelers more flexibility to visit the seventh continent. Guests can now fly, or sail and fly, on an Antarctica expedition.
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Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage – This 10-day Sail and Fly the Drake Passage itinerary was designed for travelers to experience both flying over and sailing across the 500-mile-wide Drake Passage. Guests will board the National Geographic Explorer in Ushuaia, Argentina to cross the Drake Passage enroute to Antarctica. Their return flight will depart from the Chilean Base of Presidente Frey to Puerto Natales, Chile.
Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage – This eight-day itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to get a head start on their Antarctica expedition. The round-trip flight across the Drake Passage will land at, and later depart from, the Chilean Base of Presidente Frey on King George Island. The Chilean Base is an active research station and home to a diverse assortment of wildlife. Upon arrival, guests will board the National Geographic Explorer ship for the duration of the trip before taking the two-hour flight back to Puerto Natales, Chile.
Travel with a diverse team of experts, naturalists and regional specialists while exploring Antarctica. On both newly announced itineraries, guests will see a diverse assortment of wildlife, such as Weddell and elephant seals, Adelie, chinstrap and gentoo penguins, and whales in the icy Antarctica waters. Travelers will explore King George Island, hike along penguin highways, watch whales from the bow of the ship, marvel at glaciers and enjoy outdoor activities, all while gaining in-depth knowledge about the unforgettable landscape and historic significance of this polar region. A National Geography Photography Expert will join each departure, providing even more expertise by which guests can remember their expedition.
Travelers will board the National Geographic Explorer, an ice-class expedition cruise ship within the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet, as their home base upon flying into Antarctica or upon boarding prior to crossing the Drake Passage. The ship offers superior amenities in a casual atmosphere.
Both itineraries will offer departures beginning in November 2024.
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