Beyond Antarctica: South Shetlands, South Georgia & the Falklands
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Arrival at evening, Transfer to the hotel.
Light dinner at the hotel including a main course, dessert and one non alcoholic beverage. Other beverages available to purchase.
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving approximately 3.5 hours. Walking up to 1 mile at a time and standing up to 1 hour at a time. Sidewalks, paved roads, some uneven terrain.
Orientation. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will revie...
Getting on/off motorcoach; total driving approximately three hours, 100 miles. Walking short distances and standing; unpaved ground at the ranch. Hat, sunblock, and mosquito repellent strongly recommended.
We will depart by motorcoach to experience the famous La...
Getting on/off a motorcoach. Flight time under 4 hours. Up to 2 miles of walking, approximately 1-2 hours; sidewalks, paved roads, some uneven terrain.
After checking out of the hotel, we’ll transfer by motorcoach to the Airport for our flight to Ushuaia.
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Getting on/off a motorcoach several times during field trip. Walking short distances on a boardwalk and unpaved ground.
After checking out of the hotel, we will board a motorcoach for an expert-led field trip to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego — Tierra del Fueg...
At sea for the day and night.
Sailing onward, we cross the famed Drake Passage - a body of water that marks the intersection of the cold Antarctic with the warmer Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Drake Passage is known for strong westerly winds, heavy sea, and its n...
At sea for the day and night.
Having crossed the Drake, we will explore the sub-Antarctic islands of the South Shetland chain and be marveled by the captivating landscapes we will encounter along the way. Weather permitting, we hope to make our first landfall on...
Getting in/out of Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow-covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
As we continue to explore the South Shetland Islands, our goal is to attempt two outings per day while we navigate th...
Getting in/out of Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow-covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
We will continue to explore the Antarctic Peninsula. Our goal is to attempt two outings per day while we navigate thr...
Getting in/out of Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow-covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
We will continue to explore the Antarctic Peninsula. Our goal is to attempt two outings per day while we navigate thr...
Getting in/out of Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow-covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
We will continue to explore the Antarctic Peninsula. Our goal is to attempt two outings per day while we navigate thr...
Getting in/out of Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow-covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
From the Weddell Sea we continue our journey into the open sea, just as Ernest Shackleton and his men did more than h...
Getting in/out of Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow-covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
South Georgia offers stunning wildlife experiences with a wealth of breeding penguins, sea birds, sea lions and seals...
Getting in/out of Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow-covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
We will continue to explore South Georgia. Our goal is to attempt two outings per day while we navigate through the a...
At sea for the day and night. The extent and duration of elective activities aboard the ship depend on personal choice.
We will continue to explore South Georgia. Our goal is to attempt two outings per day while we navigate through the area, but the itinerary an...
Getting in/out of Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow-covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
We will continue to explore South Georgia. Our goal is to attempt two outings per day while we navigate through the a...
Getting in/out of Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow-covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
We will continue to explore South Georgia. Our goal is to attempt two outings per day while we navigate through the a...
At sea.
Days at sea are great for participating in lectures, photo sessions and recaps, reading books in the ship library and watching the ubiquitous storm petrels and albatrosses from top deck. Or just to relax.
Attend lectures, engage in shipboard activi...
At sea for the day and night. The extent and duration of elective activities aboard the ship depend on personal choice.
Attend lectures, engage in shipboard activities, spend time with fellow participants, feel the rhythm of the cruise.
Our educational program will continue this afternoon.
At leisure.
Aboard ship.
Aboard ship.
Aboard ship.
The extent and duration of elective activities aboard the ship depend on personal choice. Getting in/out of Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow-covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
During the morning we appro...
Getting in/out of Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow-covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
Today we will make landings – weather permitting – at two of the islands’ many magnificent wildlife spots.
Our ...
At the sea for the day and night. The extent and duration of elective activities aboard the ship depend on personal choice.
This begins our last full day at sea. As we near the end of our program, take some time to reflect on the journey we have been on together...
Getting off the ship; getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 1 mile and standing up to 1 hour at a time. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
We will disembark the ship and board a motorcoach to transfer to the airport.
If you are ret...
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