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South America

Scenes from Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile.

Sliced in two by the mighty Andes and threaded by one of the planet’s mightiest rivers, South America teems with epic wilderness. For more than 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions has sailed the continent from tip to tail, bringing guests to remote isles, lush jungles and soaring fjords that can only be reached by small ship. Actively explore the wildlife sanctuaries of the Galápagos, glide through the Amazon on an elegant riverboat or kayak and Zodiac cruise past glittering icebergs in Patagonia. This long history of responsibly exploring the region grants guests access to special experiences and highly restricted nature reserves that showcase wilderness at its most pristine. 

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South America Expeditions

South America Expedition Ships

Guests exploring by Zodiac returning to the ship National Geographic Explorer, Alpejord Fjord, Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland

National Geographic Endurance

GUESTS 138

CABINS 76

DECKS 6

The most advanced ice-class expedition ship afloat, offering unprecedented access to polar regions.

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Guests explore by zodiac from the ship National Geographic Resolution against the picturesque backdrop of the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, Chile.

National Geographic Resolution

GUESTS 138

CABINS 76

DECKS 6

The second of two new polar builds, the National Geographic Resolution is named to honor the second voyage of the legendary Captain James Cook.

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Guests returning back to the ship National Geographic Explorer by zodiac, Spitsbergen, Arctic Ocean, Svalbard, Norway.

National Geographic Explorer

GUESTS 148

CABINS 81

DECKS 6

An authentic expedition ship, purpose-engineered for blue water and polar exploration

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Ship Delfin II in the Amazon

Delfin II

GUESTS 28

CABINS 14

DECKS 3

Sail the Amazon in tropical style and comfort with a small band of explorers

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A daytime exterior view of the ship Delfin III.

Delfin III

GUESTS 42

CABINS 21

DECKS 3

Explore in tropical style on this elegant 42-guest, all-suite river ship.

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Ship National Geographic Endeavour II at sunset, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

National Geographic Endeavour II

GUESTS 96

CABINS 52

DECKS 5

Purpose built to accommodate expedition-style travel, National Geographic Endeavour II is equipped with state-of-the-art tools for up-close and personal explorations.

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The ship National Geographic Islander II in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

National Geographic Islander II

GUESTS 48

CABINS 26

DECKS 5

With a 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio, National Geographic Islander II is a gracious expedition vessel with the feeling of a private yacht.

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Ship National Geographic Gemini, Exterior, Vicente Roca Point, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

National Geographic Gemini

GUESTS 48

CABINS 27

DECKS 4

National Geographic Gemini offers guests the choice of larger suites, cabins with balconies, and a mix of doubles, solos, and triples.

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Ship National Geographic Delfina Catamaran, Exterior.

National Geographic Delfina

GUESTS 16

CABINS 8

DECKS 3

National Geographic Delfina is a luxury catamaran designed for cruising the Galápagos Islands in style and stable comfort.

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The Expedition Team

Every member of the expedition team—from your naturalists and photographers to your expedition leaders—is committed to ensuring you have an unforgettable experience. Many are veteran and locally based guides chosen for their extensive knowledge of subjects like wildlife biology and geology, while special guests—including National Geographic Experts—offer additional insights into South America’s diverse treasures. Exploring in small groups, you’ll hear different perspectives each day of your voyage, and because there are no assigned groups you can gravitate toward the experts who share your interests and inspire your curiosity.


Your knowledgeable and passionate expedition team is complemented by your dedicated hotel team who strives to ensure that your time on board is as comfortable and rewarding as your time on shore.

A Expedition Guide photographs animals on the beach with a rainbow behind them, North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

Latest Video

Expedition Spotlight - Discover Karukinka Natural Park and the Wonders of Chilean Patagonia

  • Mar 2024

Within the protected borders of Patagonia's Karukinka Natural Park, you'll encounter breathtaking wildlife, thundering waterfalls, towering cliffs and old-growth forests. National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has fostered a unique relationship with the Wildlife Conservation Society, the park’s owner, and together are helping scientists carry out critical research on the region’s albatross and southern elephant seal populations. In this Expedition Spotlight, Expedition Leader Dan Olsen reveals what makes Karukinka so special and all the ways National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is striving to protect this awe-inspiring natural park. 

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Explorations 2024-2026