Highlights
Enjoy extended time in the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula with six days to explore these incredible landscapes. Take advantage of more opportunities for Zodiac expeditions to wildlife hotspots, famous landing sites and scientific bases.
Set sail for the less-travelled Antarctic Circle at latitude 66°33’S, journeying where few have gone before.
Observe penguin rookeries and hundreds of thousands of rare seabirds on a visit to South Georgia, known as the ‘Serengeti of the Southern Ocean’. Plus, see whales breaching, albatross soaring overhead and seals lazing about on the shoreline.
Cruise on Zodiacs to historic sites, explore rugged landscapes on foot and go wildlife spotting, always surrounded by colossal glaciers and icebergs.
Visit the historic Grytviken whaling station and the gravesite of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, where you’ll learn about the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration from your knowledgeable Expedition Team.
Itinerary
Travel further south than most adventurers ever do on a journey to the Great White Continent. On this 23-day trip, you’ll enjoy extended time in the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. This means more opportunities for Zodiac expeditions to see the incredible wildlife that thrives in this fascinating ecosystem – see penguins, seals, whales and seabirds, with an expert Expedition Team to guide your way. Encounter five species of penguin in the Falkland Islands, make the storied journey across the Drake Passage and set sail through the Lemaire Channel to hopefully cross the Antarctic Circle at 66°33’S. With this trip, you’ll become a true polar adventurer – what are you waiting for?
day 1Ushuaia, Argentina
Welcome to Ushuaia – the gateway to Antarctica. When you arrive at the airport, you’ll be transferred to your comfortable hotel for the night. This evening, you’ll have a welcome meeting with the other travellers who will be joining you for your journey. If you arrive in Ushuaia with time to spare, why not head out to explore the southernmost city in the world – maybe visit the Maritime Museum, browse the souvenir shops for the perfect keepsake or try an Argentinian snack or two.
day 2Embarkation in Ushuaia
day 3At Sea Southern Ocean
day 4Falklands Islands
day 5Falklands Islands
day 6At Sea Southern Ocean
day 7Southern Ocean
day 8South Georgia
day 9South Georgia
day 10South Georgia
day 11At Sea Scotia Sea
day 12Scotia Sea
day 13South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
day 14South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
day 15South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
day 16South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
day 17South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
day 18Antarctic Circle
day 19Antarctic Circle
day 20South Shetland Islands and Antarctica
day 21At Sea Drake Passage
day 22Drake Passage
day 23Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
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