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• Seek out southern right whales in their annual breeding grounds off Argentina’s eastern coast. • Trace the spellbinding story of Shackleton’s fateful expedition on South Georgia. • Experience traditional gaucho culture and cuisine in Uruguay and Argentina.
make our way back to the coast, visit one the world’s largest colony of burrowing parrots. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D
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DAYS 8–10 I PENÍNSULA VALDÉS/ PUERTO DESEADO/AT SEA Península Valdés is one of the world’s most important breeding grounds for southern right whales. Set out by local boat to search for whale calves and their mothers. Look for Commerson’s dolphins in the Reserva Natural Ría Deseado, and visit Puerto Deseado. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D DAYS 11–14 I FALKLAND ISLANDS/AT SEA Explore the Falklands’ windswept landscapes and spectacular wildlife—from thousands of penguins to black-browed albatrosses, elephant and fur seals, and sea lions. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D DAYS 1–4 I U.S./BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA/ MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY Fly overnight to Buenos Aires and embark our ship. Sail to Montevideo and enjoy a barbecue at a family-owned estancia. Alvear Icon Hotel (or similar); National Geographic Endurance for the entire voyage I Meals: 2B, 3L, 2D DAYS 5–7 I AT SEA/BAHÍA BLANCA, ARGENTINA/BAHÍA SAN BLAS/ Sail south to Bahía Blanca, where we enjoy lunch and a hike at a splendid ranch. As we
DAYS 15–19 I SOUTH GEORGIA Arrive in stunning South Georgia, where we anticipate daily opportunities to walk, hike, kayak, or explore by Zodiac. Encounter huge elephant seals and shores covered with king penguins. Meals: 5B, 5L, 5D DAYS 20–24 I AT SEA/FALKLAND ISLANDS/ USHUAIA, ARGENTINA/BUENOS AIRES/U.S. Return to the Falklands, disembark in Ushuaia, then fly home via Buenos Aires. Meals: 4B, 4L, 3D
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A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. Renowned whale photographer and marine biologist Flip Nicklin will join the October 18, 2021 departure. INFORMATION 2021 Date: Oct. 18–Nov. 10 2022 Date: Oct. 19–Nov. 11 See page 63 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $41,790. Airfare is not included in the price. The internal flight is an additional $580 per person (subject to change).
Book by July 31, 2021 and receive FREE international round-trip airfare from Miami. We will also cover your bar tab on board and all tips for the crew.
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Above: A southern right whale calf and its mother swim in the sheltered waters of Península Valdés.
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