A photo book of Falkland Islands, South Georgia Islands, and Antarctica.

Now packed with even more breathtaking colour photographs, wildlife descriptions, detailed maps and scientific information, this fourth edition includes full accounts of interesting places, spectacular landscapes, and local plants and wildlife-from penguins and seabirds to whales and seals. The authors are world-recognised experts in Antarctic travel, wildlife and conservation, and provide totally up-to-the-minute details of the threats to the white continent, including climate change, and tips on how visitors can minimise their impact and help preserve this unique place.

Experience the wilderness of the last unexplored place on Earth, and which covers one tenth of the Earth's surface.

Cruise to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and onto Antarctica on a National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions cruise. In the West Falklands visit a colony shared by Rockhopper Penguins, Blue-eyed Shags and Black-browed Albatrosses before continuing to Stanley and hiking to the final battlefield of the Falklands War. In South Georgia visit with the King Penguins at Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay and Gold Harbour while also paying respects to “The Boss”, Sir Ernest Shackleton, at his grave in Grytviken. Continue to the Antarctic Peninsula and step on the continent to visit with Adélie and Gentoo Penguins at Brown Bluff before experiencing the real Antarctica at Port Lockroy.

Armchair adventurers and on-the-road explorers alike can follow the footsteps of famous Shackleton in the all-inclusive guide for this remote South Atlantic region. - Tailored itinerary routes, regional highlights and diverting detours- Locals only tips from authors with intimate ties to each destination- Special Antarctic wildlife coverage for maximum spotting suggestions- Opinionated coverage for an authentic travel experience- Children's activity chapters and family-friendly listings"The essential companion, with well presented information on everything from folklore to reading lists to insider lunch spots ... " -Conde Nast Traveler