Fancy a trip to the Falklands, save with Lindblad Expeditions

Enjoy the unspoiled landscapes and myriad wildlife of the Falkland Islands with Lindblad Expeditions as part of their 24 day journey aboard the National Geographic Explorer. Passengers booking the 24 day journey will receive a $2,000 (£1230) discount per person on their expedition and a complimentary charter flight between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires. To top it all off the package also includes two free nights in Buenos Aires. The expedition starts in Buenos Aires on October 18 and includes a two-day stop in the Falkland Islands. An archipelago comprised of more than 700 individual islands, the Falklands are home to the largest Black browed albatross colony in the world, thousands of gentoo, rockhopper and Magellanic penguins and herds of sea lions and elephant seals. In addition to getting up close with the wildlife, passengers will also have the opportunity to go ashore and experience the capital of the Falklands – Stanley – within easy reach of white sandy beaches, relax in one of the local pubs, or learn about the history of this port city.
The itinerary also includes a stop at South Georgia Island as well as Peninsula Valdes, which is the main breeding site for the endangered southern right whales that are concentrated in the area to give birth and find mates.

The National Geographic Explorer is one of the most technologically advanced expedition ships in the world. Her reinforced ice belt makes it possible to navigate polar passages while also providing exceptional comfort. It also carries 36 kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft that allow passengers to get up close and experience the region firsthand. While aboard the ship, guests will enjoy international cuisine with a local flair as well as a host of amenities including a fitness centre and spa. There are also numerous lectures led by specialists so that passengers can learn about the region and its unique wildlife, and every voyage aboard National Geographic Explorer is accompanied by a National Geographic photographer. This voyage will include award-winning filmmaker Keenan Smart, Executive Producer of National Geographic’s “Great Migration” series.

The 24-day journey starts from $13,780 (£8375) per person based on two adults sharing.*

For more information or to make reservations, visit www.expeditions.com , e-mail: explore@expeditions.com or call: + 001 212-261-9000. The package does not include international flights.

• Valid on new bookings only, cannot be combined with other offers.

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For further information on the Falklands Islands please visit www.falklandislands.com. Media enquiries should be directed to Suzanne Holiday or Lara Jacobs at Keene on 020 7839 2140 or falklandstourism@keenepa.co.uk.

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Notes for Editors: • The Falkland Islands have a raw, unspoilt quality that entices locals and tourists back time and again. Visitors to the Islands are spoilt for choice with more than 227 species of identified birds (including several of the world’s largest endangered breeding colonies), as well as whales, dolphins, elephant seals, sea lions, delicate flora and rugged geographical formations. • The best time to visit the Islands and experience the local culture and wildlife is October to April. The average summer temperature (December to March) is 15º Celsius (59º Fahrenheit) and the Falklands has more sunshine hours and less rainfall than the UK. • There are over 40 international tour operators offering tailor-made packages and escorted tours to the Falkland Islands. See www.falklandislands.com for the latest list.

About Lindblad Expeditions Lindblad Expeditions is an expedition travel company that offers voyages in the Galápagos, Antarctica, the Arctic, Baja California, Alaska, Costa Rica, Panama, Egypt, the Amazon and beyond. The company works in alliance with the National Geographic Society to inspire travelers to explore and care about the planet. As pioneers of global exploration, the organizations work in tandem to produce innovative marine expedition programs and to promote conservation and sustainable tourism around the world. Lindblad Expeditions has been named “#1 Small Ship for Families” (Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Family Hotel & Cruises 2010); one of the best Small‐Ship Cruise Lines (Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2010); “Best for Adventure” (2010 Cruise Critic Editors’ Pick Awards); “The Best Ships in the World” and “The Best Itineraries” (Condé Nast Traveler: Truth in Travel Awards 2008), and Conde Nast Traveler 2009 Gold List for Cruise Lines.