South Georgia & Antarctica: Through the Lens

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: Flight Punta Arenas to King George Island, Embarkation

   This morning, we will be transferred to Punta Arenas airport for our charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica. 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: Antarctic Peninsula

   It's almost impossible to describe the feeling of arriving in Antarctica. Your experienced expedition team will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day. Once we arrive, the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands are ours to explore.

4. Day 4: Antarctic Peninsula

   Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula with landings and Zodiac excursions.

5. Day 5: Antarctic Peninsula

   Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula.

6. Day 6: Antarctic Peninsula

   Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula.

7. Day 7: Antarctic Peninsula

   Final day exploring the Antarctic Peninsula.

8. Day 8: Weddell Sea

   Remote and inaccessible, entry into the Weddell Sea is highly prized among polar adventurers. Your passage begins at the northernmost extreme of the Antarctic Peninsula, in the beautifully barren Antarctic Sound. Continuing further east, embrace the expedition spirit as you forge your way as far as possible into the Weddell Sea.

9. Day 9: Antarctic Sound and Elephant Island

   Today we set a course for Elephant Island, the lonely outpost where 22 of Shackleton’s men survived several winter months under the shelter of two upturned boats.

10. Day 10: Elephant Island

    Today we set a course for Elephant Island, the lonely outpost where 22 of Shackleton’s men survived several winter months under the shelter of two upturned boats.

11. Day 11: Scotia Sea

    After an exciting program of excursions and activities in Antarctica, relax and enjoy the slower pace of sea days as you sail towards South Georgia. As you sail the onboard lecture program continues.

12. Day 12: Scotia Sea

    Continue sailing across the Scotia Sea.

13. Day 13: South Georgia

    As you near the rugged island of South Georgia, spare a thought for Captain James Cook, who arrived here in 1775. South Georgia is an island of incredible riches. You will sail along the coast, taking in the spectacular glaciated scenery.

14. Day 14: South Georgia

    Zodiac cruise around craggy coves and along the rocky coastline in search of penguins, seal haul-outs and bird cliffs.

15. Day 15: South Georgia

    Continue exploring South Georgia.

16. Day 16: South Georgia

    Final day exploring South Georgia.

17. Day 17: At Sea

    As we sail from South Georgia, you will be enthralled by the ceaseless flight of the many seabirds that follow the vessel.

18. Day 18: At Sea

    Continue sailing towards Ushuaia.

19. Day 19: At Sea

    Final day at sea. On the final night, celebrate your unforgettable voyage with newfound friends at a special Captain’s farewell dinner.

20. Day 20: Disembark in 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.