Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage
Aboard the National Geographic Explorer, November 14–21, 2025
Experience the wild grandeur of the White Continent in a more efficient, expedient way. Bypass the traditional Drake Passage crossing on a two-hour flight to and from Antarctica and discover all the highlights without sacrificing the extra time. It’s a true journey of a lifetime where you can paddle a kayak past tabular icebergs the size of islands and walk among charismatic penguins.
Trip Highlights
- Get a head start on your Antarctica experience by flying across the Drake Passage from Puerto Natales to King George Island, landing at the Chilean research station which permanently operates there. Roundtrip charter air is included in the trip price.
- Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of top naturalists and the most experienced polar captains in Antarctica, with more than 55 years of expedition heritage.
- Hike amid magnificent mountains; see huge glaciers; and observe a parade of gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguins.
- Kayak in protected waters, paddling in the Antarctic stillness as penguins swim nearby.
- With National Geographic Global Explorers, our exclusive family program, kids and teens will learn about this exhilarating part of the world—from its massive glaciers to humpback whales.
