Spirit of Antarctica featuring the Chilean Fjords

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Chilean Fjords

Duration

13 days

Departures

Vessels

Sylvia Earle

Price:

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Itinerary

Map

Inclusions

Day 1: Arrival in Punta Arenas

  • Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile. This is the starting point for your expedition.

Day 2: Embarkation

  • Embark on the Sylvia Earle in Punta Arenas. Prepare for your journey to the Chilean Fjords and Antarctica.

Day 3: Chilean Fjords

  • Sail along the legendary Beagle Channel and enjoy the splendid scenery of fjords and channels flanked by majestic mountains.

  • Keep watch for seabirds and marine wildlife, including dolphins, sea lions, and whales preparing to migrate to Antarctica.

Day 4-5: Drake Passage Crossing

  • Commence the Drake Passage crossing.

  • The expedition team will prepare you for your first landing with important wildlife guidelines and biosecurity procedures.

  • Enjoy lectures on Antarctica's history, wildlife, and environment.

  • Watch for seabirds like albatrosses and giant petrels.

  • Time and weather permitting, you may attempt your first landing in Antarctica by late afternoon on Day 4.

Day 6-10: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula.

  • Activities may include Zodiac cruises, beach walks, and visits to penguin colonies.

  • Witness extraordinary wildlife, including penguins, seals, and whales.

Day 11-12: Drake Passage Crossing

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage.

  • Enjoy more lectures and wildlife viewing opportunities.

  • Reflect on your experiences and prepare for your return to South America.

Day 13: Disembarkation in Ushuaia

  • Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina, marking the end of your expedition.

Itinerary

Map

Inclusions

Day 1: Arrival in Punta Arenas

  • Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile. This is the starting point for your expedition.

Day 2: Embarkation

  • Embark on the Sylvia Earle in Punta Arenas. Prepare for your journey to the Chilean Fjords and Antarctica.

Day 3: Chilean Fjords

  • Sail along the legendary Beagle Channel and enjoy the splendid scenery of fjords and channels flanked by majestic mountains.

  • Keep watch for seabirds and marine wildlife, including dolphins, sea lions, and whales preparing to migrate to Antarctica.

Day 4-5: Drake Passage Crossing

  • Commence the Drake Passage crossing.

  • The expedition team will prepare you for your first landing with important wildlife guidelines and biosecurity procedures.

  • Enjoy lectures on Antarctica's history, wildlife, and environment.

  • Watch for seabirds like albatrosses and giant petrels.

  • Time and weather permitting, you may attempt your first landing in Antarctica by late afternoon on Day 4.

Day 6-10: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula.

  • Activities may include Zodiac cruises, beach walks, and visits to penguin colonies.

  • Witness extraordinary wildlife, including penguins, seals, and whales.

Day 11-12: Drake Passage Crossing

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage.

  • Enjoy more lectures and wildlife viewing opportunities.

  • Reflect on your experiences and prepare for your return to South America.

Day 13: Disembarkation in Ushuaia

  • Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina, marking the end of your expedition.

Itinerary

Map

Inclusions

Day 1: Arrival in Punta Arenas

  • Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile. This is the starting point for your expedition.

Day 2: Embarkation

  • Embark on the Sylvia Earle in Punta Arenas. Prepare for your journey to the Chilean Fjords and Antarctica.

Day 3: Chilean Fjords

  • Sail along the legendary Beagle Channel and enjoy the splendid scenery of fjords and channels flanked by majestic mountains.

  • Keep watch for seabirds and marine wildlife, including dolphins, sea lions, and whales preparing to migrate to Antarctica.

Day 4-5: Drake Passage Crossing

  • Commence the Drake Passage crossing.

  • The expedition team will prepare you for your first landing with important wildlife guidelines and biosecurity procedures.

  • Enjoy lectures on Antarctica's history, wildlife, and environment.

  • Watch for seabirds like albatrosses and giant petrels.

  • Time and weather permitting, you may attempt your first landing in Antarctica by late afternoon on Day 4.

Day 6-10: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula.

  • Activities may include Zodiac cruises, beach walks, and visits to penguin colonies.

  • Witness extraordinary wildlife, including penguins, seals, and whales.

Day 11-12: Drake Passage Crossing

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage.

  • Enjoy more lectures and wildlife viewing opportunities.

  • Reflect on your experiences and prepare for your return to South America.

Day 13: Disembarkation in Ushuaia

  • Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina, marking the end of your expedition.

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

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?

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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