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Spirit of Shackleton

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 21 days
  • tour type Group
  • 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
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  • Starts Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Ends Ushuaia, Argentina
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • 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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Start and end in Ushuaia, the "Spirit Of Shackleton" tour is a self-guided photography trip that takes 21 days. You will be touring through Falkland Islands, Ushuaia and South Georgia in Argentina, Antarctica and England. "Spirit Of Shackleton" is a group tour which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please check the package includes section for more details.

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.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • 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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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 21 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 21 July 2024, 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. Travel Style : Marine Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat.
  • 2. Physical Grading : 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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