Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Explorer

Highlights

• Unspoiled wilderness, uninhabited by man, where the penguins, seals, whales and seabirds are the true rulers.
• Take in the Sub-Antarctic South Shetland Islands and the spectacular Antarctic Peninsula.
• Discover the top wildlife destination in the world where you can see penguins, seals, whales and albatrosses.
• Admire breathtaking scenery such as icebergs, glaciated mountains and volcanoes.
• Enjoy daily zodiac excursions and on-shore landings.
• Benefit from a variety of onboard activities including educational lectures on history, geology and ecology by the expedition team.
• Take advantage of optional activities during the voyage such as kayaking and snowshoeing.
• Enjoy the amenities onboard including expedition lounge, restaurant, bar, pool, jacuzzi, library, gym, sun deck, spa facilities and sauna."

What's this trip about?

Join us aboard the spacious and well-appointed Ocean Endeavour on this epic 21-day voyage that introduces you to the wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. This is a once in a lifetime adventure that will appeal to wildlife enthusiasts, history buffs, adventure-seekers and photographers alike. After several days of excursions among the snow and ice of the Antarctic Peninsula, we follow in the footsteps of the heroic polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, tracing his route north via Elephant Island to the rugged and breathtaking archipelago of South Georgia. It’s on this remote island that the majestic King Penguins congregate – numbering in the hundreds of thousands and carpeting beaches as far as the eye can see. South Georgia is home to the greatest concentration of wildlife on Earth and also boasts the final resting place of Shackleton himself. To round out the final part of our voyage, the rolling hills and windswept albatross colonies of the Falkland Islands await us on the journey west. Here we will land on whitesand beaches, enjoy a beer in downtown Stanley and witness the history of this contested archipelago.

What's excluded

• Airfares to/from embarkation and disembarkation city
• Visa fees (if applicable)
• Travel Insurance
• Beverages (other than coffee and tea)
• Personal expenses such as laundry, on-board communication (telephone calls, faxes, email service)
• Gratuities for the crew (recommended US$15 per person per day)
• Optional Activities whilst on-board

Accommodation