Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia and the Falklands | 25 Days | National Geographic Endurance Cruise

Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital. Enjoy a night in a luxury hotel before boarding your expedition ship and setting sail.

Explore Uruguay’s capital, known for its rich mix of architectural styles. Visit a family-owned estancia for a traditional asado barbecue with gaucho music and dancing, or opt for a bird-watching excursion in nearby wetlands.

Sail south along Argentina’s coast. Attend expert-led lectures, relax in the spa, or enjoy panoramic views from the observation deck.

Travel into the Argentine Pampas on a guided hike, visiting one of the world’s largest burrowing parrot colonies. Spend time onboard learning about the region’s unique flora and fauna.

Explore this UNESCO-listed marine sanctuary, a breeding ground for southern right whales. Take a boat excursion to see whale calves up close, observe elephant seals on secluded beaches, and look for orcas hunting along the shore.

Discover this remote Patagonian coastal reserve, home to sea lions, Magellanic penguins, and rock cormorants. Learn about the region’s history of sustainable wool production and seaweed harvesting.

Explore Ría Deseado, a unique estuary home to black-and-white Commerson’s dolphins and Patagonia’s only rockhopper penguin colony. Visit a museum showcasing artifacts from the 18th-century H.M.S. Swift shipwreck.

Encounter thousands of gentoo, rockhopper, and Magellanic penguins alongside albatross and fur seals. Visit rugged cliffs, windswept moors, and white-sand beaches teeming with wildlife.

Attend lectures on the fascinating history of Antarctic exploration. Keep watch for seabirds, including albatross, and marine mammals as you sail toward South Georgia.

Spend five days exploring South Georgia’s dramatic coastline. Walk among vast king penguin colonies, see massive elephant seals, and visit Grytviken, Shackleton’s final resting place. Zodiac excursions provide close encounters with fur seals and albatross nesting sites.

Visit Port Stanley, the largest town in the Falklands. Stroll through its colorful streets, visit historic landmarks, and meet locals at a traditional pub.

Sail back toward Ushuaia, watching for seabirds and marine life along the way. Enjoy a farewell dinner, reflecting on your epic journey.