Antarctica, South Georgia and the… (trip)
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands
- Ushuaia Airport, Argentina
- Boats, Barges & Small Ship Cruises
| from $9,995* per person | 20 Days | November-February |
| Luxury accommodations | Exertion level: 4 | |
| Operator: Mountain Travel Sobek | 15 people max | |
Eight hundred miles southeast of the Falklands lies ice-crowned South Georgia Island, another oceanic oasis and the best place for close-up looks at vast numbers of stately king penguins. Spectacular South Georgia is also full of history. It's where Sir Ernest Shackleton and his party landed in 1916 after completing an 800-mile voyage across the wild Southern Ocean in a 22-foot whaleboat to seek rescue for the stranded men of his ship, the Endurance—probably the single greatest feat in the history of polar exploration.
Our ships feature a small fleet of kayaks for paddling options on most voyages (weather and ice conditions permitting). A perfect way to enhance your adventure!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Our grandest Antarctica journey: Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula
South Georgia: spectacular mountains, home to king penguins, historical sites of Shackleton rescue
Falkland Islands: nesting albatross, other species of penguins, and the cultural aspects of Port Stanley
Antarctic Peninsula: stunning mountains, glaciers and icebergs, large colonies of Adélie, chinstrap and gentoo penguins, lots of seals and whales, research stations
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Locations visited/nearby
Antarctica, Antarctica and Arctic
Special information
- May accommodate certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive in UshuaiaMeet in Ushuaia, Argentina.
Day 2 : Board ship and set sail
Board your expedition vessel and begin the journey to Antarctica through the Beagle Channel. Turn northeast toward the Falkland Islands.
Day 3 : At sea
Cruise toward the Falkland Islands, enjoying lectures, movies, and slide show presentations on what's in store for the next two weeks.
Days 4 - 5 : Falkland Islands
In the Falklands, visit Westpoint Island, where rockhopper penguins and blackbrowed albatross nest, Carcass Island, where Magellanic penguins burrow in the tussock grass and flightless steamer ducks and tussock birds abound, and the very British town of Port Stanley.
Days 6 - 8 : At sea
Sail to South Georgia, a spectacular mountainous island some 800 miles southeast of the Falklands.
Days 9 - 11 : South Georgia
Explore South Georgia, including stops at the Salisbury Plain, where colorful king penguins crowd the beaches, and the Bay of Isles, another haven for king penguins. You'll also visit Grytviken, the center of whaling operations for the world until 1965, and where Shackleton's grave lies.
Days 12 - 13 : At sea & South Orkney
Cross the Scotia Sea to the southwest. Time and weather permitting, visit the remote South Orkney Islands en route.
Days 14 - 17 : South Shetland Islands & the Antarctic Peninsula
Explore the South Shetland Islands and continue down the Antarctic Peninsula. Our itinerary here focuses on scenic areas with large concentrations of wildlife, with possible stops at Paradise Bay or Hope Bay, where you'll see some of Antarctica's most dramatic scenery, including ever-calving glaciers and iceberg sculptures of fantastic shape and form. We also usually visit one or more research stations. (The 20-day departure spends one additional day on the Peninsula.)
Days 18 - 19 : At sea, crossing the Drake Passage
Cruise across the Drake Passage, passing over the Antarctic Convergence.
Day 20 : Ushuaia – fly home
Arrive in Ushuaia in the early morning and depart.
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