The Great Austral Loop

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Duration

18 days

Departures

Vessels

Price:

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Ushuaia

  • Arrive in Ushuaia, the capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province.

  • Embarkation on the ship.

Day 2: At Sea

  • Spend the day at sea, enjoying onboard activities and preparing for the expedition.

Day 3: The Falkland Islands

  • Explore the Falkland Islands, known for their wild beauty, white sand beaches, and diverse wildlife.

Days 4-6: At Sea

  • Continue sailing through the Southern Ocean towards South Georgia.

Days 7-8: South Georgia

  • Visit South Georgia, famous for its glaciers, black-sand beaches, and large colonies of king penguins.

Days 9-11: At Sea

  • Cross the Drake Passage or Scotia Sea towards Antarctica.

Days 12-16: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, depending on weather and ice conditions. Activities include Zodiac outings and landings to observe wildlife such as penguins, whales, and seals.

Days 17-18: Return Journey

  • Begin the return journey to Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage or Scotia Sea.

Day 19: Ushuaia

  • Disembark in Ushuaia.

Note: The exact itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and ice. Landings and wildlife observations are not guaranteed and depend on the Captain's decisions for safety and touristic quality.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Ushuaia

  • Arrive in Ushuaia, the capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province.

  • Embarkation on the ship.

Day 2: At Sea

  • Spend the day at sea, enjoying onboard activities and preparing for the expedition.

Day 3: The Falkland Islands

  • Explore the Falkland Islands, known for their wild beauty, white sand beaches, and diverse wildlife.

Days 4-6: At Sea

  • Continue sailing through the Southern Ocean towards South Georgia.

Days 7-8: South Georgia

  • Visit South Georgia, famous for its glaciers, black-sand beaches, and large colonies of king penguins.

Days 9-11: At Sea

  • Cross the Drake Passage or Scotia Sea towards Antarctica.

Days 12-16: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, depending on weather and ice conditions. Activities include Zodiac outings and landings to observe wildlife such as penguins, whales, and seals.

Days 17-18: Return Journey

  • Begin the return journey to Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage or Scotia Sea.

Day 19: Ushuaia

  • Disembark in Ushuaia.

Note: The exact itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and ice. Landings and wildlife observations are not guaranteed and depend on the Captain's decisions for safety and touristic quality.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Ushuaia

  • Arrive in Ushuaia, the capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province.

  • Embarkation on the ship.

Day 2: At Sea

  • Spend the day at sea, enjoying onboard activities and preparing for the expedition.

Day 3: The Falkland Islands

  • Explore the Falkland Islands, known for their wild beauty, white sand beaches, and diverse wildlife.

Days 4-6: At Sea

  • Continue sailing through the Southern Ocean towards South Georgia.

Days 7-8: South Georgia

  • Visit South Georgia, famous for its glaciers, black-sand beaches, and large colonies of king penguins.

Days 9-11: At Sea

  • Cross the Drake Passage or Scotia Sea towards Antarctica.

Days 12-16: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, depending on weather and ice conditions. Activities include Zodiac outings and landings to observe wildlife such as penguins, whales, and seals.

Days 17-18: Return Journey

  • Begin the return journey to Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage or Scotia Sea.

Day 19: Ushuaia

  • Disembark in Ushuaia.

Note: The exact itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and ice. Landings and wildlife observations are not guaranteed and depend on the Captain's decisions for safety and touristic quality.

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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