The renowned explorer and son of Sir Edmund Hillary will share a lifetime of adventure with guests on intimate expeditions through Alaska and Antarctica in 2027
NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions today announced renowned mountaineer and philanthropist, Peter Hillary, will join select Alaska and Antarctica expeditions in May and December 2027, offering guests the rare opportunity to travel alongside an explorer whose life has been shaped by some of the planet's most extraordinary places. A returning guest of National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, Hillary will share stories and lessons from a lifetime of exploration through dedicated onboard conversations, while becoming part of the expedition itself — dining with guests, exploring alongside them and sharing the spontaneous conversations and discoveries that unfold over the course of a journey.
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