Antarctica Expedition (trip)

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Antarctica Expedition

  • Airport, near Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
  • Boats, Barges & Small Ship Cruises
Antarctica, South America

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from $5,290* per person11 DaysMarch
Luxury accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Adventures Within Reach 12 people max
Stunning scenery and wildlife abound in this expedition cruise along the western Antarctic Peninsula. Our basecamp vessel, the rugged though comfortable M/V Plancius, will navigate us alongside a mountainous and glacial landscape where we will have the opportunity to see gentoo and chinstrap penguins, Weddell and crabeater seals, wandering albatross and perhaps even humpback and minke whales. Looking for more adventure? Step aboard a zodiac cruise to see crisp icebergs and deep-cut fjords up close, go for a hike or kayak along the coast, or be the first of your friends to set up camp on "The White Continent." Grab your camera and welcome aboard.

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Antarctica, South America

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3 testimonials about the provider, Adventures Within Reach:

  • Reviewer: Brad and Stacey E. located in Colorado USA, Kenya Safari
    It was wonderful.  I had very high expectations prior to the trip, and I am happy to say that all of my expectations were exceeded.  The staff, accommodations, and food at the camp were fantastic.  The wildlife was amazing.  We saw the "big five" and were fortunate to experience the great migration of wilder beast and zebras into the park.
  • Reviewer: Teresa C. located in Florida USA
    The trip was great! Tibet and Bhutan were fascinating. The Bhutan people are so very wonderful I wanted to bring them back with me, great country. Tibet is so wonderful. Some areas are better than others, but the temples and the whole atmosphere with Buddhism is amazing. We had the best guide ever, and the driver was wonderful. We had a great experience.
  • Reviewer: Roger S. located in Washington D.C. USA.
    The Galapagos is best experienced aboard a larger boat (100-person), and while I took the three night version I recommend the four- or seven-night.  Of course, the three night/four day left me wanting more which is the best sign of a great vacation.  While you may think a larger boat creates crowded situations with lines and congestion, this was not the case at all.  The boat is organized, and there are two trips a day to the islands providing extensive time viewing the animals and feeling Darwinesque.  Yes, the blue footed boobies do have blue feet, and yes, the iguanas do actually swim.  Words do not describe the experience, and pictures do the booby’s feet an injustice.  Do not leave this earth without the experience!

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Itinerary

Day 1 : Embark from Ushuaia and set sail through the Beagle Channel.

Visiting: Ushuaia, Argentina & the South Atlantic

We will leave Ushuaia in the afternoon and begin our journey by sailing through the picturesque Beagle Channel in the shadow of the Andes Mountains. Please note: if your schedule allows, we recommend arriving into Ushuaia the day before your cruise is to start.

    Meals: D
    Ship: M/V Plancius / Antarctic Dream

Day 2 : Cross the Drake Passage and Antarctic Convergence and pass by the South Shetland Islands on our way to the Antarctic Peninsula.

Visiting: Drake's Passage & the South Atlantic

These two days will take us across the Drake Passage and the Antarctic Convergence, where the Antarctic waters meet the relatively warmer waters of the sub-Antarctic. During the voyage, we will keep a close eye out for whales that migrate through these waters. We'll see numerous seabirds, possibly including wandering albatross, grey-headed albatross, black-browed albatross, light-mantled sooty albatross, cape pigeons, southern fulmars, Wilson's storm petrels, blue petrels and Antarctic petrels. The first icebergs appear near the South Shetland Islands.

    Meals: BLD
    Ship: M/V Plancius / Antarctic Dream

Day 3 : Cruising

Visiting: The South Atlantic

We continue our way to the Antarctic Peninsula, keeping a sharp lookout for pelagic birds and whales. En-route, you'll enjoy a series of lectures from the guide staff regarding the continent's wildlife, geology, climate, and more.

    Meals: BLD
    Ship: M/V Plancius / Antarctic Dream

Day 4 : Observe the majestic wildlife & the superlative landscape through landings and zodiac cruises, passing through landmarks like the Schollaert Channel, Neumayer Channel, and the Lemaire Channel.

Visiting: Cuverville Island/ Danco Island/ Neko Harbor/ Portal Point/ Nansen Island/ Paradise Bay/ Goudier Island/ Jougla Point/ Petermann Island/ Pleneau Island/ Melchior Islands

Cruise through the Schollaert Channel, past Brabant and Anvers Islands to the staggeringly steep landscape of Cuverville Island. Here, tucked between the mountains of the Antarctic Peninsula and Danco Island, we will find a large colony of gentoo penguins and breeding pairs of predatory brown skuas. Across the way on Danco Island, we will spy chinstrap penguins and possibly Weddell and crabeater seals. In Neko Harbor, we will set foot on the Antarctic Continent in the presence of enormous, magisterial glaciers.

Note that the itinerary for the next 5 days needs to be highly flexible since all of our landings, adventure options, and cruises are so weather dependent. This itinerary is simply an overview of what you may do over the course of the expedition. Your Expedition Leader makes decisions with your safety being the highest priority.

    Meals: BLD
    Ship: M/V Plancius / Antarctic Dream

Day 5 : Enjoy more cruising and landing visits, weather depending

Visiting: The Antarctic Peninsula & Neighboring Islands

Zodiac cruises are available near Nansen Island and also when sailing through the icebergs and deep-cut fjords of Paradise Bay. Sighting of Humpback Whales and Minke Whales are common in these waters. Next, we will sail through the Neumayer Channel and visit the British Research Station and Post Office at Port Lockroy on Goudier Island. Nearby Jougla Point is home to Gentoo Penguins and Imperial Shags.

    Meals: BLD
    Ship: M/V Plancius / Antarctic Dream

Day 6 : Enjoy more cruising and landing visits, weather depending

Visiting: The Antarctic Peninsula & Neighboring Islands

When we are not enjoying excursions or eating the fine food from the kitchen, we may have opportunities over these 5 days to enjoy more lectures from our guide staff, learning about the wildlife and landscape of our blissful surroundings.

    Meals: BLD
    Ship: M/V Plancius / Antarctic Dream

Day 7 : Enjoy more cruising and landing visits, weather depending

Visiting: The Antarctic Peninsula & Neighboring Islands

More landing visits and cruising through this otherworldly land of the midnight sun. Some cruises offer snowshoeing and sea kayaking options, and during the day, your Expedition Leader helps organize those excursions.

    Meals: BLD
    Ship: M/V Plancius / Antarctic Dream

Day 8 : Enjoy more cruising and landing visits, weather depending

Visiting: The Antarctic Peninsula & Neighboring Islands

The breathtaking Lemaire Channel leads us to Pleneau and Petermann Islands where we can find Adelie Penguins, Blue-eyed Shags, and perhaps Humpback, Minke and Fin Whales. On our way further south, we will visit the Ukrainian Vernadsky Research Station where the station crew will give us insight about living and working in Antarctica today. Sailing north again through the Neumayer Channel, we land at the beautiful Melchior Islands where we can again navigate between the icebergs, find Leopard Seals, Crabeater Seals and whales on a zodiac cruise.

    Meals: BLD
    Ship: M/V Plancius / Antarctic Dream

Day 9 : Today we begin our journey back to Ushuaia.

Visiting: Antarctica Peninsula & the South Atlantic

Today's the hardest day of the voyage: we have to begin the voyage back to Ushuaia. Before we turn around, make sure you make your final toast to this incredible, inspired place of nature, one of the last true wildernesses of the world. Take advantage of the lecture team on board and look out for numerous seabirds on our return journey across the Drake Passage.

    Meals: BLD
    Ship: M/V Plancius / Antarctic Dream

Day 10 : Return across the Drake Passage towards Ushuaia.

Visiting: The South Atlantic

Today we continue the lecture series while traveling back on our vessel to Ushuaia.

    Meals: BLD
    Ship: M/V Plancius / Antarctic Dream

Day 11 : Disembark in Ushuaia.

Visiting: Ushuaia

Following breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and excellent crew when we arrive in the morning in Ushuaia and disembark the vessel.

Note: Some cruises vary in the number of days, from 10 to 12 days. Contact us for the various choices available.

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