Wild Antarctica in Partnership with New Scientist

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Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive Punta Arenas

   Arrive in Punta Arenas, where you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to our hotel. We ask that you arrive no later than 2:00pm on this day. Overlooking the Straits of Magellan, the city sits astride one of the world's most historic trade routes. At 7.00 pm this evening, meet your fellow expeditioners at a voyage briefing.

2. Day 2: Fly to King George Island, Embarkation

   This morning we will be transferred to Punta Arenas airport for our charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica (weather permitting). The flight will take approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. On arrival into King George Island our expedition team is on hand to greet you and to prepare you for your Zodiac transfer to the vessel.

3. Day 3: Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula

   It’s almost impossible to describe the feeling of arriving in Antarctica. Spotting your first iceberg and taking a deep breath of some of the most fresh, crisp air on earth is an experience that will stay with you forever. Once we arrive, the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands are ours to explore.

4. Day 4: Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula

   Your experienced expedition team will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day, choosing the best options based on the prevailing weather, ice conditions and wildlife opportunities.

5. Day 5: Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula

   Central to the story of where Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance became trapped in formidable sea ice, the Weddell Sea certainly is high on the list for many polar adventurers.

6. Day 6: Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula

   We hope to experience memorable wildlife encounters as the Weddell boasts a large Adélie penguin colony just outside of Antarctic Sound.

7. Day 7: Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula

   We generally make landings or Zodiac excursions twice a day. You will want to rug up before joining Zodiac cruises along spectacular ice cliffs or among grounded icebergs.

8. Day 8: Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula

   While ashore we aim to stretch our legs, wandering along pebbly beaches or perhaps up snow-covered ridgelines to vantage points with mountains towering overhead.

9. Day 9: Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula

   This is a great time to enjoy the observation lounge for uninterrupted views of Antarctica in all its splendour. Join the team in the lecture theatre for presentations covering a broad range of topics.

10. Day 10: Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula

    You will have the opportunity to participate in the unique citizen science program offered throughout the voyage.

11. Day 11: Drake Passage Crossing

    Enjoy a final morning landing in the South Shetland Islands before we re-enter the Drake Passage for our return journey to South America.

12. Day 12: Drake Passage Crossing

    With lectures and film presentations to complete our Antarctic experience, there is still plenty of time to enjoy the magic of the Southern Ocean.

13. Day 13: Disembark Ushuaia

    During the early morning, we cruise up the Beagle Channel, before quietly slipping into dock in Ushuaia, where we will be free to disembark around 8.00 am.