Antarctica Beyond the Polar Circle Wilkins Ice Shelf Aurora Australis

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Antarctic Circle

Duration

16 days

Departures

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Itinerary

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Day 1-2 (21-22 Mar, 2025)

  • Departure from Ushuaia, Argentina. The journey begins with a scenic passage through the Beagle Channel, followed by crossing the Drake Passage. This is a great opportunity to spot seabirds and possibly whales.

Day 3-4 (23-24 Mar, 2025)

  • Arrival in Antarctica. The expedition will explore the Antarctic Peninsula, focusing on historically significant areas such as the Bellingshausen Sea and Marguerite Bay.

Day 5-6 (25-26 Mar, 2025)

  • Venture beyond the Antarctic Circle, visiting areas like Alexander Island. This region is known for its wildlife-filled waters and islands.

Day 7-8 (27-28 Mar, 2025)

  • Continue exploring the Antarctic Circle, with opportunities to see the Wilkins Ice Shelf and experience the Aurora Australis if conditions permit.

Day 9-10 (29-30 Mar, 2025)

  • Further exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding islands, with potential landings and wildlife viewing.

Day 11-12 (31 Mar - 1 Apr, 2025)

  • Begin the journey back north through the Drake Passage. This is another chance to observe marine life and seabirds.

Day 13-14 (2-3 Apr, 2025)

  • Continue crossing the Drake Passage, with arrival back in Ushuaia expected on the final day.

Day 15 (5 Apr, 2025)

  • Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1-2 (21-22 Mar, 2025)

  • Departure from Ushuaia, Argentina. The journey begins with a scenic passage through the Beagle Channel, followed by crossing the Drake Passage. This is a great opportunity to spot seabirds and possibly whales.

Day 3-4 (23-24 Mar, 2025)

  • Arrival in Antarctica. The expedition will explore the Antarctic Peninsula, focusing on historically significant areas such as the Bellingshausen Sea and Marguerite Bay.

Day 5-6 (25-26 Mar, 2025)

  • Venture beyond the Antarctic Circle, visiting areas like Alexander Island. This region is known for its wildlife-filled waters and islands.

Day 7-8 (27-28 Mar, 2025)

  • Continue exploring the Antarctic Circle, with opportunities to see the Wilkins Ice Shelf and experience the Aurora Australis if conditions permit.

Day 9-10 (29-30 Mar, 2025)

  • Further exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding islands, with potential landings and wildlife viewing.

Day 11-12 (31 Mar - 1 Apr, 2025)

  • Begin the journey back north through the Drake Passage. This is another chance to observe marine life and seabirds.

Day 13-14 (2-3 Apr, 2025)

  • Continue crossing the Drake Passage, with arrival back in Ushuaia expected on the final day.

Day 15 (5 Apr, 2025)

  • Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1-2 (21-22 Mar, 2025)

  • Departure from Ushuaia, Argentina. The journey begins with a scenic passage through the Beagle Channel, followed by crossing the Drake Passage. This is a great opportunity to spot seabirds and possibly whales.

Day 3-4 (23-24 Mar, 2025)

  • Arrival in Antarctica. The expedition will explore the Antarctic Peninsula, focusing on historically significant areas such as the Bellingshausen Sea and Marguerite Bay.

Day 5-6 (25-26 Mar, 2025)

  • Venture beyond the Antarctic Circle, visiting areas like Alexander Island. This region is known for its wildlife-filled waters and islands.

Day 7-8 (27-28 Mar, 2025)

  • Continue exploring the Antarctic Circle, with opportunities to see the Wilkins Ice Shelf and experience the Aurora Australis if conditions permit.

Day 9-10 (29-30 Mar, 2025)

  • Further exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding islands, with potential landings and wildlife viewing.

Day 11-12 (31 Mar - 1 Apr, 2025)

  • Begin the journey back north through the Drake Passage. This is another chance to observe marine life and seabirds.

Day 13-14 (2-3 Apr, 2025)

  • Continue crossing the Drake Passage, with arrival back in Ushuaia expected on the final day.

Day 15 (5 Apr, 2025)

  • Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina.

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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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