HIGHLIGHTS
- Get
a chance to visit Elephant Island, where the crew of
Shackleton’s Endurance found refuge while he and five
handpicked men carried on to South Georgia
- Keeping
an eye out for the region’s abundant birdlife, and
opportunities to take great pictures
- Visit
the former whaling outpost of Grytviken, where you may pay your
respects at the simple grave of Ernest Shackleton
- At
St. Andrew’s Bay be overwhelmed by the sight of 150,000 king
penguins
- At
Cooper Island, see a large colony of macaroni penguins which is also
the nesting home of thousands of black-browed albatrosses
- Take
in the beauty of Tierra del Fuego and Navarino Island as you make your
way to Ushuaia
DATES / RATES
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ITINERARY
Travel
to the extremes of the Southern Hemisphere in the footstep of explorer
Ernest Shackleton! Enjoy views of spectacular mountains, towering
icebergs, and abundant wildlife in Antarctic and in South Georgia.
DAY
1 • Start of the Air-Cruise
Our
staff welcome you in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM. Transfer to your
hotel and attend a mandatory briefing. A welcome dinner introduces you
to the local gastronomy as you meet fellow adventurers.
DAY
2 • Scheduled flight to Antarctica
A
two-hour flight takes you from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in
the South Shetland Islands. Explore the area before boarding a Zodiac
to embark your expedition vessel.
DAY
3-5 • Exploring Antarctica
Cruise
between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the
Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and among
spectacular icebergs. Each day, disembark by Zodiac and explore the
landscape together with expert polar guides.
No
journey is the same as flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica.
The Expedition Team sets the voyage route to take advantage of the
ever-changing opportunities provided by Nature. You will explore
several spots in the Gerlache Strait that offer the best possible
overview of the varied Antarctic environment.
Day
6 • Elephant Island
Sailing
north, we hope to stop at Elephant Island. It was here that the crew of
Shackleton’s Endurance found refuge while he and five
handpicked men carried on to South Georgia. While the stormy conditions
of this area rarely allow a shore landing, youwill see the island from
the ship.
Day
7-10 • Sailing to South Georgia
As
we sail northward, our historian and our naturalists offera series of
presentations. There is time to socialize in the ship’s
lounge, while keeping an eye out for the region’s abundant
birdlife.
Day 11-12
• South Georgia
The
island of South Georgia is a diverse landscape of majestic mountains,
massive glaciers, grassy uplands and deep fjords. Visit the former
whaling outpost of Grytviken, where you may pay your respects at the
simple grave of Ernest Shackleton. At St. Andrew’s Bay be
overwhelmed by the sight of 150,000 king penguins. At Cooper Island,
the nesting home of thousands of black-browed albatrosses, see a large
colony of macaroni penguins. If the weather is favourable, visits are
also planned at Fortuna Bay, Salisbury Plains, Prion Island, and
Elsehul Bay.
Day
13-15 • Sailing towardsSouth America
As
the ship heads to South America, the program of presentations
continues. Use this time to enhance your understanding of the region
and its history.
Day
16 • At sea and Beagle Channel
Approach
the South American continent and sail along the Beagle Channel. Take in
the beauty ofTierra del Fuego and Navarino Island as you make your way
to Ushuaia.
Day
17 • Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrival
to Ushuaia, where your journey ends.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Comprehensive
pre- and post-voyage information material.
- Ship
cruise as indicated in the itinerary corresponding to each expedition.
- Daily
buffet breakfast and lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of
dishes.
- Daily
served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses.
- Wine,
beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board.
- Coffee,
tea, chocolate, cappuccino,
- water
and snacks on board ship throughout the expedition.
- Loan
of waterproof boots for landing.
- All
guided shore excursions.
- Lectures
and entertainment on board.
- Landing
fees and IAATO passenger fee.
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Sea
Kayaking - USD 895 per person
- Hiking
and Snowshoeing - USD 85 per
person
- Zodiac
Cruises
- Photography
