Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands & South Georgia: From Buenos Aires
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- Your voyage at sea brings new experiences every day. cross the wild and wintry drake passage, pass between blue-tinged icebergs and explore the coastlines of a multitude of contrasting islands
- Daily zodiac trips along the antarctic peninsula provide unequalled encounters with nature. see thousands of penguins in their natural habitat, elephant and fur seals lining beaches and various species of whales
- The falkland islands are a haven for birdwatchers. search for petrels, cormorants and black-browed albatross before heading to the pub to rub shoulders with friendly locals in port stanley
- Discover the old abandoned whaling station of griytviken in south georgia, paying your respects at the grave of the explorer sir ernest shackleton
- Optional activities such as sea kayaking can take your adventure to the next level. book early, as these sell out fast
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Welcome to Buenos Aires. Begin your Antarctic Explorer adventure with an overnight stay in this Argentinian metropolis and explore its sophisticated streets. Note: A transfer from Buenos Aires airport to the hotel is not included, nor are any meals today. If you arri...
This morning take a 3-4 hour charter flight to Ushuaia. On arrival enjoy a little free time to explore the charming port town. Board the ship and cruise out through the beautiful Beagle Channel in the afternoon. Named after the British ship the HMS Beagle, this channe...
While at sea, you'll be kept busy by your expedition team, who will prepare you for the adventures to come. The team may include marine biologists, historians, geologists and more. Enjoy on-board presentations about the history and wildlife of Antarctica.
Your first encounter with land after being at sea will be the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). This area is packed with birdlife so you'll be able to use your newfound knowledge to identify particular species of animals. Look out for Magellanic, gentoo and rockhoppe...
Further shipboard presentations over the next few days will prepare you for upcoming landings and Zodiac cruises along the coast of South Georgia. Cross the Antarctic Convergence, the biological boundary dividing Antarctica from the rest of the southern seas, and sail into true polar waters. Keep warm in the parka provided up on deck and take advantage of the unlimited hot drinks available.
Jagged mountains erupting from the sea, your first sight of South Georgia is spectacular. Once ashore, you might hear a chorus of barking and squealing seals and penguins. Planned activities over the next few days include a series of landings at king penguin rookeries...
Heading south again, spend a couple of education-filled days at sea en route to the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Make use of the on-board library and attend more lectures made by the expedition team. If conditions allow, the ship may attempt landfall on the South Orkney Islands, which are officially in Antarctica.
By now you should have reached the Antarctic Peninsula. Your expedition team will make sure that your four days here are filled with varying landscapes, wildlife encounters and activities. Perhaps take a 'polar plunge' into the ice-cold waters of Neko Harbour, scrambl...
Begin your homeward journey through Drake Passage. Cross your fingers for smooth sailing but be prepared for potentially rough seas. This immense passage separates the Antarctic Peninsula from South America, and was named after the famed English explorer, Sir Frances Drake. Enjoy your last couple of days at sea relaxing with your shipmates and enjoying views from the deck.
Arrive into Ushuaia this the morning after breakfast. After disembarkation, experience a little bit of Patagonia by touring Tierra del Fuego National Park. Transfer to the airport for the group charter flight back to Buenos Aires (approximately 3-4 hours). You should ...
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