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13 DAYS FROM 11000 PP
Best time to go
JAN - MARCH
A 13-14 day trip to the great white land of Antarctica, which will hopefully take you further south than most people ever reach, with a host of wildlife viewing opportunities on the way. The coldest, driest, and most remote continent on earth, Antarctica will take your breath away. Sail pristine waterways, cruise along in comfortable Zodiacs, and walk on shores where legendary explorers once stood. Your expedition ship will transport you in comfort, and your expert expedition team will delight you with stories of penguins and icebergs.
Day 1: Arrive Ushuaia
As you arrive with plenty of time, there is no need to stress about missed connections of flight delays. Enjoy the time to unwind and settle into your hotel, or maybe discover a bit of Ushuaia - the southernmost city in the world.
The best time to visit Antarctica is during the the austral summer and Antarctic travel season run from mid-October through to March. Outside these times, it is not possible to travel to Antarctica. Weather, sea conditions, sunlight and wildlife sightings vary greatly as the continent’s climate can change from minute to minute, a true wilderness.
Read moreDay 2: Ushuaia - Embarkation
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the pier where we will warmly welcome you aboard the ship. You will received introductions and informative briefings from your expedition staff. After your first welcome dinner, admire the scenery as we pass through the Beagle Channel.
Following in the footprints of explorers such as Shackleton and Scott, you can experience incredible wildlife in Antarctica, which seems surprising on first glance in this land of superlatives – the coldest, windiest and driest location on Earth.
Read moreDays 3 - 4: Crossing the Drake Passage
After passing the islands of Tierra del Fuego, we turn south to begin our crossing of the Drake Passage. Watch out for humpback and fin whales along the way. The majestic wandering albatross and other graceful sub Antarctic seabirds are common in these waters.
Encounters with the Ocean’s Giants
One of the most memorable experiences, catching eye-contact always brings a sense of understanding between the two species, creating a connection and memory that will last long after your encounter ends.
Days 5 - 12: South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula
The goal will be to sail into Martha Strait or Marguerite Bay to cross the Antarctic Circle, but will be dependent on ice conditions. Marvel at the icebergs which resemble sculpted works of art, as well as the colossal tabular icebergs which dwarf the Zodiacs as you sail past them.
Set parallel to the Antarctic Peninsula, across a stretch of ocean of 540 kilometres, this archipelago is formed of some 20 islands and islets, first discovered in February 1819.
Read MoreDays 13 - 14: Drake Passage
As you sail north again across the Antarctic Convergence, you’ll have some time to reflect on the experience, or watch the seabirds swoop around the decks as you get closer to Ushuaia. Enjoy a final dinner and slideshow on board as you sail into the Beagle Channel.
At just 400 miles, the Drake Passage is the shortest crossing of Antarctica, a body of open sea located between the southernmost tip of South America and the northern tip of the mainland ‘White Continent’.
Read moreDay 15: Ushuaia
This morning, disembark in Ushuaia after breakfast and head to the airport, or to your hotel if you are staying longer to explore this beautiful town at the end of the earth.
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