Antarctica Polar Circle Deep South Discovery

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Antarctic Circle

Duration

12 days

Departures

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Itinerary

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Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey

  • Your voyage begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, often referred to as the end of the world. This is where your journey to Antarctica starts.

Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers

  • Details for these days are not specified, but they likely involve navigating through the Drake Passage, a significant body of water known for its challenging conditions and rich wildlife.

Day 4 - 9: Sights of late summer Antarctica

  • Livingston Island: Visit Hannah Point to see gentoo and chinstrap penguins, southern giant petrels, and elephant seals.

  • Deception Island: Explore an abandoned whaling station and observe cape petrels, kelp gulls, brown and south polar skuas, and Antarctic terns.

  • Cuverville Island: Home to a large gentoo penguin colony and breeding pairs of brown skuas.

  • Neko Harbour: Offers a Zodiac cruise and landing with views of glaciers and alpine peaks. You may set foot on the continent here.

  • Paradise Bay: Take a Zodiac cruise to see humpback and minke whales.

  • Pléneau & Petermann Islands: If ice conditions allow, sail through the Lemaire Channel to see Adélie penguins and blue-eyed shags. Look for humpback and minke whales, and leopard seals.

  • Crystal Sound: Navigate through this ice-packed area to cross the Polar Circle.

  • Detaille Island: Visit an abandoned British research station, known for its mountains and glaciers.

  • Fish Islands: Encounter Adélie penguins and blue-eyed shags.

  • Melchior Islands: Enjoy a landscape rich with icebergs, and spot leopard seals, crabeater seals, and whales. Diving opportunities are available here.

Day 10 - 11: Familiar seas, familiar friends

  • Details for these days are not specified, but they likely involve returning north through familiar waters, possibly with additional wildlife viewing opportunities.

Day 12: There and back again...

  • This day marks the end of your expedition as you return to Ushuaia.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey

  • Your voyage begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, often referred to as the end of the world. This is where your journey to Antarctica starts.

Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers

  • Details for these days are not specified, but they likely involve navigating through the Drake Passage, a significant body of water known for its challenging conditions and rich wildlife.

Day 4 - 9: Sights of late summer Antarctica

  • Livingston Island: Visit Hannah Point to see gentoo and chinstrap penguins, southern giant petrels, and elephant seals.

  • Deception Island: Explore an abandoned whaling station and observe cape petrels, kelp gulls, brown and south polar skuas, and Antarctic terns.

  • Cuverville Island: Home to a large gentoo penguin colony and breeding pairs of brown skuas.

  • Neko Harbour: Offers a Zodiac cruise and landing with views of glaciers and alpine peaks. You may set foot on the continent here.

  • Paradise Bay: Take a Zodiac cruise to see humpback and minke whales.

  • Pléneau & Petermann Islands: If ice conditions allow, sail through the Lemaire Channel to see Adélie penguins and blue-eyed shags. Look for humpback and minke whales, and leopard seals.

  • Crystal Sound: Navigate through this ice-packed area to cross the Polar Circle.

  • Detaille Island: Visit an abandoned British research station, known for its mountains and glaciers.

  • Fish Islands: Encounter Adélie penguins and blue-eyed shags.

  • Melchior Islands: Enjoy a landscape rich with icebergs, and spot leopard seals, crabeater seals, and whales. Diving opportunities are available here.

Day 10 - 11: Familiar seas, familiar friends

  • Details for these days are not specified, but they likely involve returning north through familiar waters, possibly with additional wildlife viewing opportunities.

Day 12: There and back again...

  • This day marks the end of your expedition as you return to Ushuaia.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey

  • Your voyage begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, often referred to as the end of the world. This is where your journey to Antarctica starts.

Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers

  • Details for these days are not specified, but they likely involve navigating through the Drake Passage, a significant body of water known for its challenging conditions and rich wildlife.

Day 4 - 9: Sights of late summer Antarctica

  • Livingston Island: Visit Hannah Point to see gentoo and chinstrap penguins, southern giant petrels, and elephant seals.

  • Deception Island: Explore an abandoned whaling station and observe cape petrels, kelp gulls, brown and south polar skuas, and Antarctic terns.

  • Cuverville Island: Home to a large gentoo penguin colony and breeding pairs of brown skuas.

  • Neko Harbour: Offers a Zodiac cruise and landing with views of glaciers and alpine peaks. You may set foot on the continent here.

  • Paradise Bay: Take a Zodiac cruise to see humpback and minke whales.

  • Pléneau & Petermann Islands: If ice conditions allow, sail through the Lemaire Channel to see Adélie penguins and blue-eyed shags. Look for humpback and minke whales, and leopard seals.

  • Crystal Sound: Navigate through this ice-packed area to cross the Polar Circle.

  • Detaille Island: Visit an abandoned British research station, known for its mountains and glaciers.

  • Fish Islands: Encounter Adélie penguins and blue-eyed shags.

  • Melchior Islands: Enjoy a landscape rich with icebergs, and spot leopard seals, crabeater seals, and whales. Diving opportunities are available here.

Day 10 - 11: Familiar seas, familiar friends

  • Details for these days are not specified, but they likely involve returning north through familiar waters, possibly with additional wildlife viewing opportunities.

Day 12: There and back again...

  • This day marks the end of your expedition as you return to Ushuaia.

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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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