Tour Operator: National Geographic - Lindblad Expeditions
Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.
Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.
Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.
Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.
This 2026 trip is currently full and operating a waitlist. If you would like to secure your spot for the same trip in February 2027, please click here to learn more and book now!
To learn more or to be added to the waitlist please call National Geographic – Lindblad Expeditions at 1-833-985-1261.
Venturing to Antarctica is an expedition like no other — a chance to explore wonderlands of sculpted snow and ice where whales swim, penguins flock and albatross soar. It’s the true journey of a lifetime.
Highlights
Fly across the Drake Passage to King George Island, landing at a Chilean research station.
Explore Antarctica with top naturalists and experienced polar captains on a heritage voyage.
Hike mountains, see glaciers, and observe gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap penguins.
Kayak in tranquil waters, surrounded by penguins swimming nearby.
Kids and teens engage with Antarctica through hands-on activities in the Global Explorers program.
Cost Details
Please see tour brochure for details.
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