South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey featuring the South Sandwich Islands

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

South Georgia Islands

Falkland Islands

Duration

21 days

Vessels

Greg Mortimer

Sylvia Earle

Douglas Mawson

Price:

On Request

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrive in Ushuaia and check into your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 2: Embarkation in Ushuaia

  • Embark on the Greg Mortimer in the afternoon. The ship sets sail for the Falkland Islands.

Day 3: At Sea

  • Begin the journey across the South Atlantic Ocean. Attend lectures and briefings by the expedition team.

Days 4-5: Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

  • Explore the Falkland Islands, known for their rich history and wildlife.

Days 6-7: At Sea

  • Continue sailing towards South Georgia. Enjoy onboard activities and wildlife spotting.

Days 8-11: South Georgia

  • Explore South Georgia's stunning landscapes and wildlife, including king penguin colonies.

Days 12-13: At Sea

  • Sail towards the South Sandwich Islands. Continue with onboard activities and lectures.

Days 14-15: South Sandwich Islands

  • Visit the seldom-visited volcanic islands of the South Sandwich Islands.

Days 16-17: At Sea

  • Journey towards the Antarctic Peninsula. Continue with wildlife spotting and onboard activities.

Days 18-21: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, including Zodiac excursions and landings to see penguins, seals, and whales.

Days 22-23: Drake Passage Crossing

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage. Enjoy final wildlife spotting opportunities.

Day 24: Disembark in Ushuaia

  • Disembark the Greg Mortimer in Ushuaia, marking the end of the expedition.

Itinerary

Map

Inclusions

Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrive in Ushuaia and check into your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 2: Embarkation in Ushuaia

  • Embark on the Greg Mortimer in the afternoon. The ship sets sail for the Falkland Islands.

Day 3: At Sea

  • Begin the journey across the South Atlantic Ocean. Attend lectures and briefings by the expedition team.

Days 4-5: Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

  • Explore the Falkland Islands, known for their rich history and wildlife.

Days 6-7: At Sea

  • Continue sailing towards South Georgia. Enjoy onboard activities and wildlife spotting.

Days 8-11: South Georgia

  • Explore South Georgia's stunning landscapes and wildlife, including king penguin colonies.

Days 12-13: At Sea

  • Sail towards the South Sandwich Islands. Continue with onboard activities and lectures.

Days 14-15: South Sandwich Islands

  • Visit the seldom-visited volcanic islands of the South Sandwich Islands.

Days 16-17: At Sea

  • Journey towards the Antarctic Peninsula. Continue with wildlife spotting and onboard activities.

Days 18-21: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, including Zodiac excursions and landings to see penguins, seals, and whales.

Days 22-23: Drake Passage Crossing

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage. Enjoy final wildlife spotting opportunities.

Day 24: Disembark in Ushuaia

  • Disembark the Greg Mortimer in Ushuaia, marking the end of the expedition.

Itinerary

Map

Inclusions

Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrive in Ushuaia and check into your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 2: Embarkation in Ushuaia

  • Embark on the Greg Mortimer in the afternoon. The ship sets sail for the Falkland Islands.

Day 3: At Sea

  • Begin the journey across the South Atlantic Ocean. Attend lectures and briefings by the expedition team.

Days 4-5: Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

  • Explore the Falkland Islands, known for their rich history and wildlife.

Days 6-7: At Sea

  • Continue sailing towards South Georgia. Enjoy onboard activities and wildlife spotting.

Days 8-11: South Georgia

  • Explore South Georgia's stunning landscapes and wildlife, including king penguin colonies.

Days 12-13: At Sea

  • Sail towards the South Sandwich Islands. Continue with onboard activities and lectures.

Days 14-15: South Sandwich Islands

  • Visit the seldom-visited volcanic islands of the South Sandwich Islands.

Days 16-17: At Sea

  • Journey towards the Antarctic Peninsula. Continue with wildlife spotting and onboard activities.

Days 18-21: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, including Zodiac excursions and landings to see penguins, seals, and whales.

Days 22-23: Drake Passage Crossing

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage. Enjoy final wildlife spotting opportunities.

Day 24: Disembark in Ushuaia

  • Disembark the Greg Mortimer in Ushuaia, marking the end of 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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