December 1 – 2 (One Night)

Begin your journey in Iceland
Arrive in Reykjavík, where you’ll meet your fellow guests and Expedition Team for a festive welcome to set the tone for the remarkable journey ahead. Surrounded by Iceland’s stark beauty and crisp northern air, settle in before departing the following day.

Accommodations: The Retreat at Blue Lagoon

December 2 – 5 (Three Nights)

The quiet rhythms of Morocco’s high mountains
A landscape of pine forests, river valleys and remote villages, the Atlas Mountains invite slow exploration. Walk between hillside communities, share tea with local families and experience daily life shaped by enduring traditions.

Accommodations: Kasbah Tamadot

December 5 – 7 (Two Nights)

A cinematic desert oasis
Lush palm groves and towering dunes reflect Tozeur’s striking contrasts at the edge of the Sahara. Here, ancient irrigation channels sustain a vast oasis, while the Old Town’s historic architecture and artisan markets preserve centuries of trade and tradition. Beyond the oasis, the land opens to surreal, scenes fit for film.

Accommodations: The Mora Sahara Tozeur

December 7 – 9 (Two Nights)

Life woven through desert dunes
Arguably the world’s oldest desert, the Namib has endured for more than 55 million years. Its dunes and coastal plains shift with wind and light, creating a landscape in constant motion. This stark environment shapes the life that persists here and underscores Namibia’s deep commitment to conservation.

Accommodations: Strand Hotel Swakopmund

December 9 – 13 (Four Nights)

Layered history and dramatic landscapes at Africa’s southern edge
Framed by the wild Atlantic Ocean and world-class winelands, Cape Town is a breathtaking city shaped by its coastal setting. Explore its complex past and dynamic culture before embarking on an unparalleled day trip to Antarctica by private air.

Accommodations: One&Only Cape Town

December 10 (Day Trip)

Into the stillness of the white desert
Cross the Southern Ocean by privately chartered air, watching as open water gives way to the legendary continent of ice. Immense in its beauty, Antarctica’s polar desert emerges in stark and otherworldly forms. Guided by seasoned explorers, you’ll experience a place untouched by time—defined by silence, scale and the stark beauty of the white desert.

December 13 – 16 (Three Nights)

Coastal beauty and culture in Rio de Janeiro
Framed by forested hills, crescent beaches and granite peaks, Rio de Janeiro pairs dramatic landscapes with a vibrant cultural pulse. Heritage buildings, modern landmarks and the sounds of samba reveal a city shaped by layered histories and artistic expression.

Accommodations: Belmond Copacabana Palace

December 16 – 19 (Three Nights)

Beneath one of the world’s darkest night skies
Barren and beautiful, the Atacama invites discovery amid serrated peaks, arid valleys and rolling dunes shaped by wind and time. Flamingos gather in salt lagoons, petroglyphs record ancient cultures, and the clear, high-altitude air creates one of the finest stargazing environments on the planet.

Alternative destination: Salta, Argentina (Low Altitude Alternative)
Argentina’s cultural heartland
In northwest Argentina, Salta offers discovery at a relaxed pace, where culture, cuisine and craftsmanship reveal the region’s character. Markets, workshops and enduring traditions create a deep sense of place in a landscape shaped as much by people as by geography.

Accommodations: Design Suites Salta

December 19 – 21 (Two Nights)

An unexpected oasis, where dunes meet the sea
Here in this UNESCO-listed coastline, golden dunes meet brilliant blue waters of the Pacific in a striking interplay of land, ocean and extraordinary wildlife. An unforgettable experience for those seeking natural beauty, history and culture.

Accommodations: La Hacienda Bahía Paracas

December 21 – 22 (One Night)

Celebrate your journey’s end in the capital of the Lone Star State
Arrive in Austin and gather for a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. Following a restful night, depart the next day on your independent flight home.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Hotel Austin