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Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond(Lindblad Expeditions)

33 Days

Overview

Discover the seventh continent as few have or ever will. Venture into the epic landscapes of remote West Antarctica and set foot on ice untouched by humans. See the prolific wildlife and impressive ice shelf of the Ross Sea region. By special permit, explore the subantarctic islands of New Zealand and Australia, World Heritage sites populated by thousands of seals and millions of penguins, including huge colonies of king and royal penguins. Options abound to make the expedition as active as you choose, and each day join a different naturalist for more viewpoints.

Trip Highlights

  • Explore four stunningly beautiful wilderness regions aboard National Geographic Endurance or National Geographic Resolution, the ultimate polar ships, providing unprecedented access and exploration opportunities in the polar realms
  • See the big tabular icebergs of the Antarctic Peninsula, remote West Antarctica, and the spectacular Ross Ice Shelf
  • By special permission, discover seldom-seen subantarctic islands of New Zealand and Australia that are wildlife havens
  • Paddle a kayak in pristine bays, and Zodiac cruise amid the bergs
  • Watch for endemic royal penguins, gentoo and southern rockhopper penguins, and 100,000 pairs of king penguins on a single beach on remote Macquarie Island