Patagonia, Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica Odyssey

• 23 nightsDuration
• National Geographic ResolutionShip
• SantiagoRound trip from
• Jan 15, 2027Next sailing

Upcoming departures

Day by day

As planned for the Jan 15, 2027 departure; other departures may differ.

1. Day 1Pre-Cruise Night

2. Day 2Santiago

   Arrive in Santiago, Chile's mountainous capital, or Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina.
   
   2027 and 2028 departures: Transfer from the airport to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, or similar.
   
   Beginning with 2029 departures: Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Art, Buenos Aires, or similar.
   
   Arrival Time: Arrive before 11:30 a.m. local time.
   Arrival City: Santiago, Chile or Buenos Aires, Argentina

3. Day 3Ushuaia

   Today, fly south on the recommended flight to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost inhabited city, and meet the ship; transfers to the airport, and hotel and luggage assistance, will be provided.

4. Day 4Chilean Fjords

   Sail into southern Patagonia’s vast wilderness of forested isles, mirror-like lakes and snowcapped peaks. Myriad fjords cut between soaring granite walls and waterfalls tumble from high above. Explore the region known as Chile’s “Glacier Alley,” part of the UNESCO-recognized Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve. Cruise into the secluded Pia Fjord, admiring views of its massive glacier; and glide into Garibaldi Fjord in Alberto de Agostini National Park, where the Andes meet the sea. Get up close to the monumental wall of ice that marks the edge of Garibaldi Glacier, exploring by Zodiac or kayak. Continue to Agostini Fjord, where numerous glaciers originate from the nearby mountains, for a chance to witness thunderous glacial calving.

5. Day 5Chilean Fjords

6. Day 6Chilean Fjords

7. Day 7Ainsworth Bay

   Today begins in Ainsworth Bay, a stunning fjord surrounded by subpolar forest at the base of Marinelli Glacier, where you’ll keep an eye out for elephant seals. Then cruise to Tierra del Fuego and venture into the archipelago’s largest protected land area: Karukinka Natural Park. Visit this private reserve by special permission, searching for an array of wildlife that includes Andean foxes, guanacos and black-browed albatross.

8. Day 7Tierra del Fuego

9. Day 8Day at Sea

10. Day 9Falkland Islands

    The best parts of expedition travel seem to come together in the western Falkland Islands. Here, you can land on a beach tucked into a rocky cove, hike out across a rolling green pasture, and suddenly find yourself at the crest of a sea cliff looking out over the South Atlantic surf. Witness a breeding colony of black-browed albatross, and check out thousands of irresistible gentoo, rockhopper and Magellanic penguins that congregate on the shores, along with fur seals. 

    Stanley, the colorful capital of the Falkland Islands, is a wonderfully unexpected place: a charming outpost of British culture tucked into a small bay on the shore of these windswept islands in the far South Atlantic. Many Falkland Islanders still live in very traditional ways, and there will be a chance to visit a small farm to see some expert sheep shearing and learn the best techniques for cutting blocks of peat for the fire. The rocky hills and white sand beaches outside town offer some excellent hikes, and afterward, a cup of tea or a pint at the local tavern goes down very nicely.

11. Day 10Falkland Islands

12. Day 11Day at Sea

13. Day 12Day at Sea

14. Day 13South Georgia Island

    Simply put, there are very few places in the world like South Georgia. Often referred to as the “Serengeti of the Southern Ocean,” for its jaw-dropping abundance of wildlife, this rugged and remote island offers one of nature’s most dazzling spectacles: tens of thousands of king penguins, the second largest species in the world, all nesting together on a single two-mile-long beach. It’s also home to huge elephant seals and playful Antarctic fur seals.  

    In keeping with the nature of an expedition, the schedule is flexible with opportunities for walking, hiking, kayaking and Zodiac excursions as you explore South Georgia’s spectacular coastline. Enjoy a variety of activities each day, including visits to Grytviken—the final resting place of Shackleton—and Stromness Harbour, where Ernest Shackleton, Tom Crean and Frank Worsley finally reached aid at a whaling station.

15. Day 14South Georgia Island

16. Day 15South Georgia Island

17. Day 16South Georgia Island

18. Day 17Day at Sea

19. Day 18Day at Sea

20. Day 19Antarctica

    With long hours of daylight at this time of year, there are ample opportunities to explore. The schedule is flexible, making it possible to take advantage of the unexpected, whether watching whales at play off the bow of the ship, hiking alongside penguin highways or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid porpoising penguins. 

    While wildlife is magnificent, ice defines the Antarctic. 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, 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 Adélie and gentoo penguins. The next, experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice. 

    No matter where you go in Antarctica, you're surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way, your expert expedition team will enrich every experience.

21. Day 20Antarctica

22. Day 21Antarctica

23. Day 22Antarctica

24. Day 23Antarctica

25. Day 24Day at Sea

26. Day 25Day at Sea

27. Day 26Ushuaia

    Disembark in Ushuaia and board the recommended flight to Santiago or Buenos Aires to connect with your flight home; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided.

    Departure Time: Depart after 9:00 p.m. local time. 
    Departure City: Santiago, Chile or Buenos Aires, Argentina

28. Day 26Santiago

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