a king penguin colony on South Georgia Island
a leopard seal swimming on South Georgia Island
albatross colony on South Georgia Island
ecotourists hiking on South Georgia Island
elephant seal bulls on South Georgia Island
penguins riding the surf on South Georgia Island
Penguin Royalty
Visitors can view vast colonies of king penguins on South Georgia Island, one of our Best Trips 2016. The island is a typical stop on Antarctic-bound cruises.
Photograph by Frans Lanting, Nat Geo Image Collection

Best Trips 2016 Pictures: South Georgia Island

Visitors can view vast colonies of king penguins and more on South Georgia Island, one of our Best Trips 2016.

November 23, 2015

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