South Georgia and the Falklands

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

South Georgia Islands

Falkland Islands

Duration

17 days

Departures

Vessels

Price:

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Itinerary

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Day 1-2

  • Depart from Ushuaia or another port in South America.

  • Spend the initial days at sea, often passing through the Beagle Channel and into the South Atlantic Ocean.

  • Opportunities for bird watching and introductory lectures on the regions to be visited.

Day 3-4

  • Arrive at the Falkland Islands.

  • Visit Stanley, the capital city, and explore its British heritage, including red phone booths and English pubs.

  • Take guided walks to see Magellanic penguins and historical sites like Mount Tumbledown.

Day 5-6

  • Spend time at sea traveling to South Georgia.

  • This journey can be rough, depending on weather conditions, but offers opportunities to spot whales and seabirds.

Day 7-9

  • Explore South Georgia, known for its vast colonies of king penguins, elephant seals, and fur seals.

  • Visit sites like Grytviken, Gold Harbour, Cooper Bay, and Drygalski Fjord.

  • Hike in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton and visit his gravesite.

Day 10-12

  • Begin the return journey to South America, reflecting on the experiences and wildlife encountered during the expedition.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1-2

  • Depart from Ushuaia or another port in South America.

  • Spend the initial days at sea, often passing through the Beagle Channel and into the South Atlantic Ocean.

  • Opportunities for bird watching and introductory lectures on the regions to be visited.

Day 3-4

  • Arrive at the Falkland Islands.

  • Visit Stanley, the capital city, and explore its British heritage, including red phone booths and English pubs.

  • Take guided walks to see Magellanic penguins and historical sites like Mount Tumbledown.

Day 5-6

  • Spend time at sea traveling to South Georgia.

  • This journey can be rough, depending on weather conditions, but offers opportunities to spot whales and seabirds.

Day 7-9

  • Explore South Georgia, known for its vast colonies of king penguins, elephant seals, and fur seals.

  • Visit sites like Grytviken, Gold Harbour, Cooper Bay, and Drygalski Fjord.

  • Hike in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton and visit his gravesite.

Day 10-12

  • Begin the return journey to South America, reflecting on the experiences and wildlife encountered during the expedition.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1-2

  • Depart from Ushuaia or another port in South America.

  • Spend the initial days at sea, often passing through the Beagle Channel and into the South Atlantic Ocean.

  • Opportunities for bird watching and introductory lectures on the regions to be visited.

Day 3-4

  • Arrive at the Falkland Islands.

  • Visit Stanley, the capital city, and explore its British heritage, including red phone booths and English pubs.

  • Take guided walks to see Magellanic penguins and historical sites like Mount Tumbledown.

Day 5-6

  • Spend time at sea traveling to South Georgia.

  • This journey can be rough, depending on weather conditions, but offers opportunities to spot whales and seabirds.

Day 7-9

  • Explore South Georgia, known for its vast colonies of king penguins, elephant seals, and fur seals.

  • Visit sites like Grytviken, Gold Harbour, Cooper Bay, and Drygalski Fjord.

  • Hike in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton and visit his gravesite.

Day 10-12

  • Begin the return journey to South America, reflecting on the experiences and wildlife encountered during the expedition.

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