Antarctic Circle Crossing - Southern… (trip)

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Antarctic Circle Crossing - Southern Expedition

  • Ushuaia Airport - Aeropuerto Malvinas Argentinas, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
  • Boats, Barges & Small Ship Cruises
Antarctica, Antarctica and Arctic

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from $12,795* per person15 DaysJanuary
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 4
Operator: ElderTreks 24 people max
Chinstrap penguins — the most numerous penguins in the world. It is estimated that there are 12 to 13 million located on the barren islands of the sub-Antarctic Region and the Antarctic Peninsula. These penguins live and breed in large colonies. They often live on large icebergs on the open ocean. They dive off to catch fish and krill. They are the boldest penguins and are most likely to fight other penguins.

A thrill few adventurers experience — crossing the fabled Antarctic Circle. We visit the South Shetland Islands and head south, celebrating and remembering past explorers as we cross 66° 33’S. We hope to travel as far south as Marguerite Bay, discovered by Jean-Baptiste Charcot in 1909.

Recrossing the Circle as we head north, we continue our exploration of this icebound continent, knowing we are one of very few to have this incredible experience.

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Antarctica, Antarctica and Arctic

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  • Reviewer: M. Sloup located in Madison, WI USA
    Everything was so organized! We appreciated the timely stops and hikes during each day. We really liked the traditional foods and all lodgings were excellent.
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    I loved the trip! I loved the hiking, the guides and the regional, varied food. I loved the charming hotels. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone. Taquille Island was fabulous. Kudos to ElderTreks.
  • Reviewer: M. Hvizdos located in Flint, MI USA
    We enjoyed the active hikes, the remoteness of the countryside, the people and the local guides. The wranglers and cook on our trek, each picnic and most of all the energy and excitement that Florencia gave us all - she is contagious! Thank you all the staff, this adventure we will long remember.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

Antarctica is everything south of the Antarctic convergence, a biological boundary that fluctuates between 50° and 60° South. For some, an expedition to the Southern Continent is not complete unless the Antarctic Circle is crossed. South of that invisible boundary, daylight lasts for 24 hours from mid- December to late February. Overnight in Ushuaia.
 

Day 2: Embarkation Day

Crossing the Circle is the goal of this expedition. So, on some departures, the ship will push south rapidly from Ushuaia.
 

Days 3-4: Drake Passage

The Drake is legendary for its high winds and rolling seas, but you may be lucky and get calm weather. If so, we’ll keep travelers busy on deck, on the Bridge and in the presentation room. We prepare all aboard for riding Zodiacs, participating in shore landings and, if they dare, polar dips.
 

Days 5-8: Exploring the Peninsula

The Expedition Team launches the Zodiacs to skim across the water to go ashore, or drift silently while you watch whales feed or penguins jump aboard ice floes. The grand snow-covered mountains of the Peninsula will sparkle in the sun, as clouds drift about their peaks.
 

Days 9-10: The Antarctic Circle

Crossing the Antarctic Circle is an impressive achievement, as most expeditions to the Peninsula do not reach 66° 33’ S. Celebrate with a well-earned glass of champagne. Travelers toast to the intrepid explorers who have gone before.
 

Days 11-12: Northbound Along the Peninsula

There’s a story behind every name on the map of Antarctica. Many of the French names that appear are the legacy of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, physician, yachtsman and explorer. He, like our travelers, lived for adventure.
 

Days 13-15: Drake Passage to Ushuaia

As they cross the Drake once again, travelers will have time to adjust to a world where day and night are distinct.

Important reminder: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy – and excitement – of expedition travel. There are no guarantees that we can achieve everything we set out to accomplish. A measure of flexibility is something all of us must bring to a voyage.

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