Phileas Fogg accepts a challenge from Lord Kelvin to travel around the world in 80 days. He is accompanied by his servant Passepartout and Monique Laroche. They face many obstacles in their journey across Europe, Asia, and America. Through determination and innovative transportation methods like hot air balloons and planes, they complete their trip around the world in 79 days, winning Fogg's bet despite the doubts of Lord Kelvin.