National Geographic Expeditions has announced two new tours that will each be the trip of a lifetime to Antarctica via the Drake Passage. These Antartica expeditions allow adventurers to travel with a diverse team of experts, naturalists and regional specialists while exploring Antarctica. Both of these expeditions will give travelers the chance to see quite the wide range of wildlife including, such as Weddell and elephant seals, Adelie, chinstrap and gentoo penguins, and whales in the icy Antarctica waters.
During their trips, travelers will get to 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. They will also be joined by a National Geography Photography Export, who will join each departure and provide expertise that can help guests remember their expeditions.
The trips will be aboard the National Geographic Explorer. This is an ice-class expedition cruise ship that is a part of the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet. This will be where they will call home once they fly into Antarctica or upon boarding to cross the Drake Passage. This is a ship with superior amenities and a casual atmosphere.
Here are the two different Antarctica Drake Passage expeditions that are being offered by National Geographic Expeditions.
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.
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.
These expeditions will begin being offered in November 2024. They can be booked through Mouseways Travels, the official travel partner of Daps Magic! What do you think of these expeditions? Will you be going on any of them? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
