Antarctic Explorer Express

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Duration

9 days

Vessels

Greg Mortimer

Douglas Mawson

Price:

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Itinerary

Map

Inclusions

Day 1: Arrive Ushuaia

Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina. Spend the day at leisure exploring the city or participating in optional activities.

Day 2: Embarkation

Enjoy breakfast and check-out. Ensure cabin luggage is labeled and stored at the hotel reception for transfer to the ship. Optional Lake Escondido tour available. Embark on the ship in the afternoon. Mandatory briefings will be conducted before departure.

Day 3: Drake Passage Crossing

Commence the Drake Passage crossing. Engage in lectures and wildlife viewing, including seabirds like albatrosses and petrels. Enjoy onboard facilities such as the gym, sauna, and observation lounges.

Day 4: Drake Passage Crossing

Continue the Drake Passage crossing. Participate in additional lectures and wildlife viewing opportunities. Make use of onboard amenities including the gym, sauna, and observation lounges.

Day 5: Antarctic Peninsula

Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Participate in Zodiac excursions and landings to visit penguin rookeries, historic huts, and scenic vantage points. Keep watch for whales, seals, and penguins.

Day 6: Antarctic Peninsula

Continue exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Engage in Zodiac excursions and landings to visit penguin rookeries, historic huts, and scenic vantage points. Keep watch for whales, seals, and penguins.

Day 7: Antarctic Peninsula

Final day of exploration in the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Participate in Zodiac excursions and landings to visit penguin rookeries, historic huts, and scenic vantage points. Keep watch for whales, seals, and penguins.

Day 8: Fly King George Island to Punta Arenas

Final morning in Antarctica. Fly from King George Island to Punta Arenas, Chile, marking the end of the Antarctic portion of the voyage.

Day 9: Disembarkation in Punta Arenas

Disembark in Punta Arenas. Transfer to the airport for flights or explore the city before departing.

Itinerary

Map

Inclusions

Day 1: Arrive Ushuaia

Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina. Spend the day at leisure exploring the city or participating in optional activities.

Day 2: Embarkation

Enjoy breakfast and check-out. Ensure cabin luggage is labeled and stored at the hotel reception for transfer to the ship. Optional Lake Escondido tour available. Embark on the ship in the afternoon. Mandatory briefings will be conducted before departure.

Day 3: Drake Passage Crossing

Commence the Drake Passage crossing. Engage in lectures and wildlife viewing, including seabirds like albatrosses and petrels. Enjoy onboard facilities such as the gym, sauna, and observation lounges.

Day 4: Drake Passage Crossing

Continue the Drake Passage crossing. Participate in additional lectures and wildlife viewing opportunities. Make use of onboard amenities including the gym, sauna, and observation lounges.

Day 5: Antarctic Peninsula

Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Participate in Zodiac excursions and landings to visit penguin rookeries, historic huts, and scenic vantage points. Keep watch for whales, seals, and penguins.

Day 6: Antarctic Peninsula

Continue exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Engage in Zodiac excursions and landings to visit penguin rookeries, historic huts, and scenic vantage points. Keep watch for whales, seals, and penguins.

Day 7: Antarctic Peninsula

Final day of exploration in the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Participate in Zodiac excursions and landings to visit penguin rookeries, historic huts, and scenic vantage points. Keep watch for whales, seals, and penguins.

Day 8: Fly King George Island to Punta Arenas

Final morning in Antarctica. Fly from King George Island to Punta Arenas, Chile, marking the end of the Antarctic portion of the voyage.

Day 9: Disembarkation in Punta Arenas

Disembark in Punta Arenas. Transfer to the airport for flights or explore the city before departing.

Itinerary

Map

Inclusions

Day 1: Arrive Ushuaia

Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina. Spend the day at leisure exploring the city or participating in optional activities.

Day 2: Embarkation

Enjoy breakfast and check-out. Ensure cabin luggage is labeled and stored at the hotel reception for transfer to the ship. Optional Lake Escondido tour available. Embark on the ship in the afternoon. Mandatory briefings will be conducted before departure.

Day 3: Drake Passage Crossing

Commence the Drake Passage crossing. Engage in lectures and wildlife viewing, including seabirds like albatrosses and petrels. Enjoy onboard facilities such as the gym, sauna, and observation lounges.

Day 4: Drake Passage Crossing

Continue the Drake Passage crossing. Participate in additional lectures and wildlife viewing opportunities. Make use of onboard amenities including the gym, sauna, and observation lounges.

Day 5: Antarctic Peninsula

Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Participate in Zodiac excursions and landings to visit penguin rookeries, historic huts, and scenic vantage points. Keep watch for whales, seals, and penguins.

Day 6: Antarctic Peninsula

Continue exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Engage in Zodiac excursions and landings to visit penguin rookeries, historic huts, and scenic vantage points. Keep watch for whales, seals, and penguins.

Day 7: Antarctic Peninsula

Final day of exploration in the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Participate in Zodiac excursions and landings to visit penguin rookeries, historic huts, and scenic vantage points. Keep watch for whales, seals, and penguins.

Day 8: Fly King George Island to Punta Arenas

Final morning in Antarctica. Fly from King George Island to Punta Arenas, Chile, marking the end of the Antarctic portion of the voyage.

Day 9: Disembarkation in Punta Arenas

Disembark in Punta Arenas. Transfer to the airport for flights or explore the city before departing.

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2. What is included in the expedition price?

3. What is not included in the expedition price?

4. What should I pack for Antarctica?

5. Are there Antarctica expeditions suitable for solo travelers?

6. How many people will be on my Antarctica expedition?

7. What is your cancellation policy?

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1. How do I book an expedition with Unsold Antarctica?

2. What is included in the expedition price?

3. What is not included in the expedition price?

4. What should I pack for Antarctica?

5. Are there Antarctica expeditions suitable for solo travelers?

6. How many people will be on my Antarctica expedition?

7. What is your cancellation policy?

8. Do you offer travel insurance?

1. How do I book an expedition with Unsold Antarctica?

2. What is included in the expedition price?

3. What is not included in the expedition price?

4. What should I pack for Antarctica?

5. Are there Antarctica expeditions suitable for solo travelers?

6. How many people will be on my Antarctica expedition?

7. What is your cancellation policy?

8. Do you offer travel insurance?

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