Watch the magnificent wandering albatross (11ft. wingspan) soar around the ship. Photograph the massive floating icebergs and keep a watchful eye for animals resting on the ice. South Georgia Island is a breeding ground for over 100,000 pairs of king penguins. Adults return from the sea with a full belly of krill, to regurgitate to their chick. Wander along the beach and observe the elephant seals wallowing in the mud. It is here where we raise our glasses to pay our respects to famed explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
The Antarctic awaits, with its soaring peaks and staggering expanse. Explore the incredible remoteness and experience the rugged peninsula from a sea kayak. Undertake an exhilarating hike up a sparkling glacier or share an endearingly comical moment with an inquisitive Gentoo, chinstrap or Adélie penguin. In these ways and countless others, the Antarctic will amaze, surprise and delight.
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CasaSur Palermo Hotel | Buenos Aires |
1 night |
B&B |
Day 1 |
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Day 2 |
day 1 |
Las Hayas Ushuaia Resort | Ushuaia |
1 night |
B&B |
Day 2 |
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Day 3 |
day 2 |
The Greg Mortimer |
17 nights |
FB |
Day 3 |
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Day 5 |
day 4 |
Falkland Islands |
day stop |
Falkland Islands |
day |
Day 5 |
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Day 9 |
day 8 |
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
day stop |
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
day |
Day 9 |
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Day 16 |
day 15 |
Elephant Island |
day stop |
Elephant Island |
day |
Day 16 |
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Day 17 |
day 16 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
day stop |
Antarctic Peninsula |
day |
Day 17 |
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Day 19 |
day 18 |
King George Island |
day stop |
King George Island |
day |
Day 19 |
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Day 20 |
day 19 |
Hotel Cabo de Hornos | Punta Arenas |
1 night |
B&B |
Day 20 |
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B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch |
21 Days / 20 Nights
Reference Number: Date: January 16 - February 5, 2024
This group trip is now full. Please contact us for other departures.
**All prices include: Civilized Adventures' bonus package: 1 night Buenos Aires hotel, airport transfer, flight Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, PLUS BRIAN KEATING is your own naturalist & host.
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Includes:
- Hosted by Brian Keating, Naturalist and Antarctic Veteran
- Buenos Aires airport transfers, 1 night hotel and flight to Ushuaia
- Sail from Ushuaia across Drake Strait once, and charter flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas
- All zodiac excursions and landings with expedition leaders
- Educational lectures and presentations throughout
- Pre & post hotel accommodation in Ushuaia and Punta Arenas
- Expedition gear supplied: Parka (to keep) & waterproof boots (on loan)
- All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage
- Wine or beer during evening meals
- Onboard ship credit $250US per person
- Gratuities for ship’s expedition crew
- Services of Civilized Adventures pre, post and during
Excludes:
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance for Trip Cancellation / Interruption and Medical insurance (mandatory)
- Arrival and departure taxes
- Personal Items (laundry, internet, spa)
