• A voyage specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers including discussions with experts, transfers before and after your cruise, and an included excursion in each port of call.
• Engaging lectures and discussions on board with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including Phiwokuhle Mnyandu, the Assistant Director for the Center for African Studies at Howard University, and Don Wilson, Curator Emeritus of Mammals at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
• The world-famous conservation efforts of Addo Elephant Park.
• Multiple opportunities for safaris through game parks in search of the “big five.”
• Panoramic tours of the stunning beauty of the Cape Peninsula.
• The wine country surrounding Stellenbosch.
• The UNESCO World Heritage site of Robben Island.
• Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain.

Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included.

• Immersion in Chile’s fjords, snow-capped mountains, majestic glaciers, crystal-clear lakes and picturesque villages, and sailing in the Strait of Magellan.
• Breathtaking landscapes and the chance to observe unique wildlife (penguins, caracaras, dolphins, whales, etc.), plus a stop at Cape Horn, a mythical place for seafarers.
• Activities: opportunities for outings and shore visits in a rubber dinghy with an experienced team of naturalist guides, to discover the history and biodiversity of these parts.

INCLUDES: Return flight Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

• Explore the lush and idyllic islands of Indonesia and the northern shores of Australia, offering stunning scenery and encounters with the local communities.
• Spectacular nature (UNESCO-listed Komodo National Park, etc.) and an immersion in local ancestral culture (especially in Asmat and Alor).
• Programme of activities: among these are included excursions led by expert local guides and activities conducted with your naturalist-guides.

Scuba diving available on this voyage