Antarctica Elephant Island Weddel Sea Polar Circle



Areas Visited
Antarctica Peninsula
Antarctic Circle
Elephant Island
Weddell Sea
Duration
15 days
Departures
Vessels
Price:
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Itinerary
Map
Day 1
Embarkation in Ushuaia. This is the starting point for the expedition.
Day 2-3
Crossing the Drake Passage. These days are spent navigating through the Drake Passage, known for its unpredictable weather and rich marine life.
Day 4
From Point Wild to the Weddell Sea. Early arrival at Point Wild, Elephant Island, where Shackleton’s crew made their first landing after the loss of their ship, Endurance. Activities around the point are planned if conditions permit, before setting off for the Weddell Sea.
Day 5
Weddell Sea Devil Island. Enter the Weddell Sea, a relatively unvisited area. Activities may include visits to Erebus and Terror Gulf, Beak Island, and Devil Island, known for stunning scenery and pack ice.
Day 6
Exploring the most remote regions. Continue exploring Erebus and Terror Gulf, with possible visits to Vega Island, experiencing the wilderness of Antarctica in its most remote places.
Day 7-12
Western Side of Antarctic Peninsula and Crossing the Circle. This period involves exploring the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and crossing into the Antarctic Circle. Specific activities and landings depend on weather and ice conditions.
Day 13-14
Return journey. The expedition begins its return, likely crossing back through the Antarctic Circle and heading towards the Drake Passage.
Day 15
Disembarkation in Ushuaia. The expedition concludes with disembarkation in Ushuaia.
Itinerary
Map
Day 1
Embarkation in Ushuaia. This is the starting point for the expedition.
Day 2-3
Crossing the Drake Passage. These days are spent navigating through the Drake Passage, known for its unpredictable weather and rich marine life.
Day 4
From Point Wild to the Weddell Sea. Early arrival at Point Wild, Elephant Island, where Shackleton’s crew made their first landing after the loss of their ship, Endurance. Activities around the point are planned if conditions permit, before setting off for the Weddell Sea.
Day 5
Weddell Sea Devil Island. Enter the Weddell Sea, a relatively unvisited area. Activities may include visits to Erebus and Terror Gulf, Beak Island, and Devil Island, known for stunning scenery and pack ice.
Day 6
Exploring the most remote regions. Continue exploring Erebus and Terror Gulf, with possible visits to Vega Island, experiencing the wilderness of Antarctica in its most remote places.
Day 7-12
Western Side of Antarctic Peninsula and Crossing the Circle. This period involves exploring the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and crossing into the Antarctic Circle. Specific activities and landings depend on weather and ice conditions.
Day 13-14
Return journey. The expedition begins its return, likely crossing back through the Antarctic Circle and heading towards the Drake Passage.
Day 15
Disembarkation in Ushuaia. The expedition concludes with disembarkation in Ushuaia.
Itinerary
Map
Day 1
Embarkation in Ushuaia. This is the starting point for the expedition.
Day 2-3
Crossing the Drake Passage. These days are spent navigating through the Drake Passage, known for its unpredictable weather and rich marine life.
Day 4
From Point Wild to the Weddell Sea. Early arrival at Point Wild, Elephant Island, where Shackleton’s crew made their first landing after the loss of their ship, Endurance. Activities around the point are planned if conditions permit, before setting off for the Weddell Sea.
Day 5
Weddell Sea Devil Island. Enter the Weddell Sea, a relatively unvisited area. Activities may include visits to Erebus and Terror Gulf, Beak Island, and Devil Island, known for stunning scenery and pack ice.
Day 6
Exploring the most remote regions. Continue exploring Erebus and Terror Gulf, with possible visits to Vega Island, experiencing the wilderness of Antarctica in its most remote places.
Day 7-12
Western Side of Antarctic Peninsula and Crossing the Circle. This period involves exploring the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and crossing into the Antarctic Circle. Specific activities and landings depend on weather and ice conditions.
Day 13-14
Return journey. The expedition begins its return, likely crossing back through the Antarctic Circle and heading towards the Drake Passage.
Day 15
Disembarkation in Ushuaia. The expedition concludes with disembarkation in Ushuaia.
Frequently asked questions
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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?