Spirit of Shackleton

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 21 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 12-95 yrs
max group size 134
guiding method Self-guided
Tour Code BM-5318
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends Ushuaia, Argentina

HIGHLIGHTS

Meet hardy locals and spot unique wildlife in the Falkland Islands.
Explore abandoned whaling stations and visit Shackleton’s grave.
Walk quietly amongst king penguins and watch them surf onto the beach.
Learn about the environment and ecology from industry experts.
Spot whales and seals while cruising past icebergs aboard Zodiacs.
Set foot on the continent of Antarctica
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The "Spirit Of Shackleton" tour starts and ends in Ushuaia. The "Spirit Of Shackleton" tour is a photography tour that takes 21 days. You will travel through England, Antarctica and Argentina and visit Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Drake Passage. This is a self-guided group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Experience vast penguin rookeries and seal colonies on this awe-inspiring voyage to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. This 21-day voyage illuminates Ernest Shackleton’s legend and recounts his courageous exploration of Antarctica. You’ll visit historical sites of past explorers, as well as Shackleton’s final resting place — the wildlife-rich island of South Georgia. Antarctica is beyond comprehension and sure to amaze any traveller seeking a true adventure to the world’s most remote wilderness.

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Day 1: Ushuaia
Day 2: Ushuaia/Drake Passage
Day 3 - 4: Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands
Day 5 - 9: South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
Day 10 - 11: Antarctic Peninsula/Scotia Sea
Day 12 - 15: Scotia Sea/South Georgia
Day 16 - 17: South Georgia/Southern Ocean
Day 18 - 19: Southern Ocean/Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Day 20: Falkland Islands/Beagle Channel/Ushuaia
Day 21: Ushuaia

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Twin-share hotel (1 nt), aboard the G Expedition in quad-, triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window, 19 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed.

Meals

20 breakfasts, 18 lunches, 19 dinners
Note: Allow USD25-35 for meals not included. Drinks and tips on board not included.

Transport

G Expedition, Zodiac, private bus, walking.

Guide

One expedition team member per 10 guests.

Included activities

19 nts aboard the G Expedition
1 nt hotel in Ushuaia, on a twin share basis
Arrival and departure transfers
Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team
Lectures and educational programs
Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16
Expedition parka

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Ushuaia are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Spirit of Shackleton tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
Protected Travel within your own bubble.
Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Spirit of Shackleton tour. You can cancel the tour up to 125 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 124 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 17 January 2025, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 17 January 2025, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 124 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Spirit of Shackleton tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Spirit of Shackleton tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?

1. Physical Grading : 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

2. Travel Style : Marine Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat.

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