South Georgia Wildlife and Photography Expedition - 24th February – 9th March 2024
Member Savings
Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)
Overview
Highlights
- A rare opportunity to join a in-depth exploration of South Georgia with extended time ashore to view and photograph wildlife.
- Explore key wildlife sites including Saint Andrews Bay, Salisbury Plain and Gold Harbour.
- Develop your photography skills in the field with our highly experienced photography guides.
- Encounter South Georgia’s wildlife. This trip has the most time spent ashore viewing king penguin colonies, elephant seals, fur seals and an abundance of birdlife including albatrosses.
- Led by highly experienced expedition leaders and photography guides.
- Small, intimate group size. The ship takes just 48 and ashore guests are in a group of 12.
What's this trip about?
Compare to similar trips
Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Min Group Size
Trip includes
- Expert Expedition Leader
- Lectures
- Use of Zodiac (Dinghies) for shore landings and photography opportunities
- Polar Bear protection guides for shore landings
- Full Board (breakfast, lunch and dinner + alcoholic drinks with evening meal)
- Bedding and towels
- Highly experienced Captain and Cook
- Rubber boots for shore landings
View Similar Trips
Itinerary
Falkland Islands
In the afternoon we embark Polar Pioneer in Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands ready for an adventure of a lifetime. The Falkland Islands are accessible by flights from Chile and the UK (flights not included). A transfer bus will take you fro...
Sailing to South Georgia
As we sail across the Scotia sea towards South Georgia we will spend time on deck looking out for wildlife. Wandering Albatrosses often follow the ship. In the water it is possible to see whales and Orcas. During the sea days our guidin...
Exploring South Georgia
The plan is to sail along the entire coast of South Georgia and to make landings on all the days. The main focuses of this expedition is to visit as many wildlife sites as possible. South Georgia is home to 450,000 king penguins offering...
Exploring South Georgia
Other landing sites could include Prion Island to see nesting albatrosses, a site that is only accessible to ships carrying under 50 guests. Cooper Bay on the islands south is home to Macaroni penguins living in the tussock grass. Alongs...
At Sea & Falkland Islands
As we sail towards the Falkland Islands our guiding team will do a series of lectures to finish off our exciting adventure. The final 2 sailing days offers a chance to relax onboard, take a sauna and share stories from the expediti...
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Secret Atlas.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Secret Atlas Reviews & Ratings
Other Secret Atlas Reviews
Every detail has been perfect and I highly recommend
I've always been drawn by the Arctic and being able to experience it first hand was a dream coming true. The guys at Secret Atlas know what they are doing, every det...
Falling in love with this awersome, indescrivible, amazing part of the world.
You cannot understand what Svalbard Islands are untill you don't visit them and not with a large and crowded cruise, because to undestand the beauty of this Heaven y...
Perfect times
Exploring the arctic with a small expedition vessel is the way to go and Secret Atlas provides exactly that. During summer 2019 I spent 9 days cruising with only 7 o...
Travelers also viewed
Tour Operator
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
Save time
Save money
Travel confidently
Logistics
What's excluded
- Flights
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Any additional expenses such as museum entry
Accommodation
- All meals
Become a member
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations