Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords | 18 Days | National Geographic Resolution Cruise

Arrive in Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital or Chile’s mountainous capital, where you will transfer to your luxury hotel and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Fly to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city, and embark on your expedition ship. Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park before cruising the Beagle Channel, where sea lions and seabirds welcome you to the journey.

Sail across the legendary Drake Passage, where albatross and other seabirds glide alongside the ship. Attend expert-led lectures to learn about the incredible landscapes and wildlife of Antarctica.

Experience the untouched beauty of Antarctica with flexible daily excursions. Glide past towering icebergs in kayaks, explore by Zodiac in search of seals and penguins, and walk among bustling colonies of Adélie and gentoo penguins. Witness whales breaching near the ship and marvel at the ship breaking through pack ice.

Round Cape Horn, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. Relax onboard, review your photos, and attend fascinating talks as you sail toward the Chilean fjords.

Navigate through Patagonia’s spectacular fjords, from Glacier Alley to the towering ice walls of Pia, Garibaldi, and Agostini Fjords. Witness dramatic glacial calving and explore hidden waterways by Zodiac or kayak.

Sail through the narrow, winding Kirke Narrows, accessible only to small ships. Explore Puerto Natales, a gateway to Patagonia’s rugged wilderness.

Journey into Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Discover its breathtaking landscapes of soaring granite peaks, glacier-fed lakes, and expansive grasslands home to guanacos, rheas, and foxes.

Enter the Strait of Magellan to explore this protected marine park, home to humpback whales, sea lions, Magellanic penguins, and Peale’s dolphins. Cruise along the coast by Zodiac for an up-close encounter with this diverse ecosystem.

Explore Karukinka Natural Park, a vast private reserve in Tierra del Fuego where guanacos, Andean foxes, and albatross thrive. Continue to Ainsworth Bay, a secluded fjord where elephant seals can often be spotted along the shores.