South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

South Georgia Islands

Falkland Islands

Duration

18 days

Departures

Vessels

Price:

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Itinerary

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Day 1-2: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Depart from Ushuaia, Argentina, and begin your journey to the South Georgia Islands.

  • Spend the first couple of days at sea, enjoying onboard presentations and preparing for the wildlife and landscapes ahead.

Day 3-4: At Sea

  • Continue sailing towards South Georgia, with opportunities to spot seabirds and marine life.

  • Onboard experts will provide lectures on wildlife, history, and geology.

Day 5-7: South Georgia Island

  • Arrive at South Georgia and explore its rugged coastline and wildlife-rich beaches.

  • Visit sites such as Grytviken, Gold Harbour, St. Andrew’s Bay, and Salisbury Plain.

  • Pay respects at Sir Ernest Shackleton’s grave in Grytviken.

  • Witness king penguins, elephant seals, and fur seals in their natural habitats.

Day 8-9: At Sea

  • Depart South Georgia and head towards the Antarctic Peninsula.

  • Enjoy presentations and workshops by the Expedition Team to prepare for the Antarctic experience.

Day 10-13: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula by ship, Zodiac, and on foot.

  • Participate in Zodiac cruises through iceberg alleys and visit penguin colonies.

  • Optional activities include sea kayaking, hiking on glaciers, and the Polar Plunge.

  • Encounter gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins, as well as Weddell, fur, crabeater, and leopard seals.

Day 14-15: Drake Passage

  • Begin the journey back to Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage.

  • Keep watch for seabirds and whales, and enjoy final presentations by the Expedition Team.

Day 16: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrive back in Ushuaia in the morning, concluding the expedition.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1-2: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Depart from Ushuaia, Argentina, and begin your journey to the South Georgia Islands.

  • Spend the first couple of days at sea, enjoying onboard presentations and preparing for the wildlife and landscapes ahead.

Day 3-4: At Sea

  • Continue sailing towards South Georgia, with opportunities to spot seabirds and marine life.

  • Onboard experts will provide lectures on wildlife, history, and geology.

Day 5-7: South Georgia Island

  • Arrive at South Georgia and explore its rugged coastline and wildlife-rich beaches.

  • Visit sites such as Grytviken, Gold Harbour, St. Andrew’s Bay, and Salisbury Plain.

  • Pay respects at Sir Ernest Shackleton’s grave in Grytviken.

  • Witness king penguins, elephant seals, and fur seals in their natural habitats.

Day 8-9: At Sea

  • Depart South Georgia and head towards the Antarctic Peninsula.

  • Enjoy presentations and workshops by the Expedition Team to prepare for the Antarctic experience.

Day 10-13: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula by ship, Zodiac, and on foot.

  • Participate in Zodiac cruises through iceberg alleys and visit penguin colonies.

  • Optional activities include sea kayaking, hiking on glaciers, and the Polar Plunge.

  • Encounter gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins, as well as Weddell, fur, crabeater, and leopard seals.

Day 14-15: Drake Passage

  • Begin the journey back to Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage.

  • Keep watch for seabirds and whales, and enjoy final presentations by the Expedition Team.

Day 16: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrive back in Ushuaia in the morning, concluding the expedition.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1-2: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Depart from Ushuaia, Argentina, and begin your journey to the South Georgia Islands.

  • Spend the first couple of days at sea, enjoying onboard presentations and preparing for the wildlife and landscapes ahead.

Day 3-4: At Sea

  • Continue sailing towards South Georgia, with opportunities to spot seabirds and marine life.

  • Onboard experts will provide lectures on wildlife, history, and geology.

Day 5-7: South Georgia Island

  • Arrive at South Georgia and explore its rugged coastline and wildlife-rich beaches.

  • Visit sites such as Grytviken, Gold Harbour, St. Andrew’s Bay, and Salisbury Plain.

  • Pay respects at Sir Ernest Shackleton’s grave in Grytviken.

  • Witness king penguins, elephant seals, and fur seals in their natural habitats.

Day 8-9: At Sea

  • Depart South Georgia and head towards the Antarctic Peninsula.

  • Enjoy presentations and workshops by the Expedition Team to prepare for the Antarctic experience.

Day 10-13: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula by ship, Zodiac, and on foot.

  • Participate in Zodiac cruises through iceberg alleys and visit penguin colonies.

  • Optional activities include sea kayaking, hiking on glaciers, and the Polar Plunge.

  • Encounter gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins, as well as Weddell, fur, crabeater, and leopard seals.

Day 14-15: Drake Passage

  • Begin the journey back to Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage.

  • Keep watch for seabirds and whales, and enjoy final presentations by the Expedition Team.

Day 16: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrive back in Ushuaia in the morning, concluding the expedition.

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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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