Antarctica & Islands tour
14 days
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This 18 to 21-night adventure cruise takes you on a journey to the Antarctic Peninsula. Stop off at some of the many islands en route to enjoy the local wildlife, including whales, seals, penguins and myriad birdlife
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This 18 to 21-night adventure cruise takes you on a journey to the Antarctic Peninsula. Stop off at some of the many islands en route to enjoy the local wildlife, including whales, seals, penguins and myriad birdlife
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityPort Stanley
End CityDeception Island
Destinations
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
- All transport in private vehicles
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
- Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation)
- Comprehensive pre-departure material
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Itinerary
Day 1, Afternoon board expedition vessel
In the afternoon, we embark in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world located at the Beagle Channel and sail through this scenic waterway for the rest of the evening. Arrival airport transfers and pre-cruise accommodation in Ushuaia is available on request.
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Dinner
Day 2, At sea, en-route to the Falkland Islands
At sea, in the westerlies the ship is followed by several species of albatrosses, storm petrels, shearwaters and diving petrels.
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3, On the Falkland Islands
In the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) we plan to spend the whole day on the fascinating western side of the archipelago. A hike along the Shore of Carcass Island will give us views of Magellanic and Gentoo-Penguins, as well as close encounters with water fowl and Night hero...
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4, Port Stanley
In Stanley, the capital of the Falklands, we can experience Falkland culture, which has some South American characteristics as well as Victorian charm. In Stanley and the surrounding area we can see quite an important number of stranded clippers from a century ago. All passengers are free to wander around on their own. We recommend a visit to the local church and museum (admission fees not included).
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5, On our way to South Georgia
On our way to South Georgia we will cross the Antarctic Convergence. Entering Antarctic waters, the temperature may drop significantly in the time span of only a few hours. Near the Convergence we will see a multitude of southern seabirds near the ship; several species of Albatrosses, Shearwaters, Petrels, Prions and Skuas.
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6, On our way to South Georgia
At sea towards South Georgia.
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7, South Georgia
In the afternoon of day 7 we arrive at our first landing site in South Georgia. We might visit the bay of Elsehul, with its very active fur seal breeding beach.
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8, South Georgia
We set course to Right Whale Bay, Salisbury Plain, Godthul, St. Andrews Bay, Gold Harbour, Cooper Bay and Drygalski Fjord to give you a good opportunity to see a wide spectrum of landscapes and wildlife, like the Elephant seals, Fur seals, King and Macaroni Penguins. One...
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9, South Georgia
At Fortuna Bay we might try to follow in the footsteps of the great British Explorer Ernest Shackleton and hike over to Stromness Bay. There and at Grytviken we'll see an abandoned whaling village, where King Penguins now walk in the streets and seals have taken over the buildings.
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10, South Georgia
At Grytviken we'll also offer a visit to the Whaling History Museum as well as to Shackleton's grave nearby. We will depart from South Georgia in the afternoon of day 10.
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11, At sea
Where the ship is again followed by a multitude of seabirds. At some point we might encounter sea-ice, and it is at the ice-edge where we might have a chance to see some high-Antarctic species like the McCormick Skua and Snow Petrel.
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12, South Orkney Islands, we plan a visit to Orcadas station
We are planning on a visit to Orcadas station, an Argentinean base located in the South Orkney Islands. The friendly base personnel will show us their facilities and we can enjoy the wonderful views of the surrounding glaciers.
On Laurie Island we may visit the Argentine...
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13, At sea towards Antarctica
At sea towards Antarctica.
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14, Antarctic Peninsula
If the ice permits we will sail into the Weddell Sea through the ice-clogged Antarctic Sound. Huge tabular icebergs will announce our arrival to the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula. We plan to visit Brown Bluff where we may set foot on the Continent. In good sailing conditions we may decide to extend our time in the Weddell Sea.
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15, Antarctic Peninsula
In Deception Island our ship braves into the entrance of the crater through the spectacular Neptune's Bellows. Deception itself is a sub-ducted crater, which opens into the sea, creating a natural harbour for the ship. Here we find hot springs, an abandoned whaling stati...
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16, Antarctic Peninsula
We may visit Cierva Cove were we find ourselves in a world of icebergs well suited for an exploratory Zodiac cruise in search of fantastic photo opportunities. Humpback whales, Crabeater seals and Leopard seals are often seen here and a small rookery of Chinstraps are fo...
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17, At sea en-route to Ushuaia
On our way north we are again followed by a great selection of seabirds while crossing the Drake Passage.
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18, At sea en-route to Ushuaia
Full day sailing back across the Drake Passage. There will be plenty of time to go through your photos and look back on your trip of a lifetime to Antarctica.
| OVERNIGHT:
Expedition vessel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19, We disembark our expedition vessel in Ushuaia
The end of our voyage. We arrive in the morning in Ushuaia and disembark after breakfast. A group transfer to the airport for your flight home is included.
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
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Price per day$985
Last Updated: 9/13/2024
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What's excluded
- International flights (can be arranged on request)
- 24/7 airport arrival transfer service (can be arranged on request)
- Pre-tour accommodation in Ushuaia (can be arranged on request)
- Visas
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Optional activities
- Departure taxes
- Tips
- Meals, drinks & snacks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any other items not mentioned in the itinerary
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