Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

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18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Highlights

Experience thousands of pairs of Emperor penguins

including chicks

in their natural habitat

View other iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as whales, seals and seabirds

Cross the famous Drake Passage on your way to explore the Snow Hill Emperor colony

Enjoy helicopter flightseeing from Ultramarine for a unique perspective of the Antarctic Peninsula

Travel on a small expedition vessel

Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff

Enjoy helicopter flightseeing from Ultramarine for a unique perspective of the Antarctic Peninsula

Travel on a small expedition vessel

Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff

Itinerary

In 2004, Quark Expeditions made Polar history when they conducted the first-ever ground visit to the remote Emperor penguin colony near Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Driven by a true expeditionary spirit—and guided by years of Polar expertise—the team sailed past masses of dense ice and thick, tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea to experience the legendary rookery, which now numbers 8,000 breeding pairs of Emperor penguins. Today, it is one of the most exclusive wildlife viewing experiences on the planet. We invite you—almost two decades after our milestone visit of 2004—to embrace the thrill of the search as we once again set out to visit to the emperor penguins at Snow Hill Island.

Experience a true Polar quest as we journey on our new ship, Ultramarine, which is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters that will fly guests to the vicinity of this rarely-visited rookery, whereupon they will walk across the thick sea ice to stand within metres of the most coveted penguin species on the planet. Anticipate scenes reminiscent of “March of the Penguins” and BBC’s “Frozen Planet.” Just imagine the penguins tobogganing across the ice towards the sea. Such wildlife moments are too precious for words!

day 1Buenos Aires, Argentina

You may arrive in Buenos Aires at any time during Day 1 of your itinerary. Upon arriving in this splendid city, known for its architecture and rich European heritage, you will independently transfer to your group hotel.

day 2Fly to Ushuaia and Embark

day 3 - 4Crossing the Drake Passage

day 5Navigating into the Weddell Sea

day 6 - 10Weddell Sea and the Quest to Land at Snow Hill

day 11 - 13Cruising

day 14Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires

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Accommodation

All accommodation: 12 nights on the ship, 1 night hotel in Buenos Aires

Meals

All meals while on the ship, plus beer and wine during dinner

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activitiesMandatory transfer package (including return charter flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia)

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Full complement of qualified expedition staff

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