Weddel Sea In Search of Empreor Penguin including Helicopters

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Weddell Sea

Duration

11 days

Departures

Vessels

Price:

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Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Embarkation in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

  • Begin the journey to the Weddell Sea.

Day 2-3: Drake Passage

  • Cross the Drake Passage, known for its rough seas and rich wildlife.

  • Encounter a variety of seabirds, including albatrosses and petrels.

  • Possible sightings of whales and other marine life.

Day 4-7: Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

  • Enter the Weddell Sea via the Antarctic Sound.

  • Search for Emperor Penguins using helicopters and the vessel.

  • Visit locations like Devil Island, Brown Bluff, and Gourdin Island for other penguin species.

  • Scenic helicopter flights over the Antarctic landscape.

Day 5-6 (Alternate Program): Snow Hill Island

  • If ice conditions allow, proceed to Snow Hill Island for helicopter transfers to the Emperor Penguin rookery.

  • Spend time observing Emperor Penguins in their natural habitat after a 45-minute walk from the landing site.

Day 8: Deception Island

  • Visit Deception Island for a landing at Pendulum Cove or Whalers Bay.

  • Explore volcanic landscapes and observe wildlife like Chinstrap Penguins.

Day 9-10: Drake Passage

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage.

  • Continue wildlife spotting and educational lectures on board.

Day 11: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Disembark in Ushuaia, concluding the expedition.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Embarkation in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

  • Begin the journey to the Weddell Sea.

Day 2-3: Drake Passage

  • Cross the Drake Passage, known for its rough seas and rich wildlife.

  • Encounter a variety of seabirds, including albatrosses and petrels.

  • Possible sightings of whales and other marine life.

Day 4-7: Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

  • Enter the Weddell Sea via the Antarctic Sound.

  • Search for Emperor Penguins using helicopters and the vessel.

  • Visit locations like Devil Island, Brown Bluff, and Gourdin Island for other penguin species.

  • Scenic helicopter flights over the Antarctic landscape.

Day 5-6 (Alternate Program): Snow Hill Island

  • If ice conditions allow, proceed to Snow Hill Island for helicopter transfers to the Emperor Penguin rookery.

  • Spend time observing Emperor Penguins in their natural habitat after a 45-minute walk from the landing site.

Day 8: Deception Island

  • Visit Deception Island for a landing at Pendulum Cove or Whalers Bay.

  • Explore volcanic landscapes and observe wildlife like Chinstrap Penguins.

Day 9-10: Drake Passage

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage.

  • Continue wildlife spotting and educational lectures on board.

Day 11: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Disembark in Ushuaia, concluding the expedition.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Embarkation in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

  • Begin the journey to the Weddell Sea.

Day 2-3: Drake Passage

  • Cross the Drake Passage, known for its rough seas and rich wildlife.

  • Encounter a variety of seabirds, including albatrosses and petrels.

  • Possible sightings of whales and other marine life.

Day 4-7: Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

  • Enter the Weddell Sea via the Antarctic Sound.

  • Search for Emperor Penguins using helicopters and the vessel.

  • Visit locations like Devil Island, Brown Bluff, and Gourdin Island for other penguin species.

  • Scenic helicopter flights over the Antarctic landscape.

Day 5-6 (Alternate Program): Snow Hill Island

  • If ice conditions allow, proceed to Snow Hill Island for helicopter transfers to the Emperor Penguin rookery.

  • Spend time observing Emperor Penguins in their natural habitat after a 45-minute walk from the landing site.

Day 8: Deception Island

  • Visit Deception Island for a landing at Pendulum Cove or Whalers Bay.

  • Explore volcanic landscapes and observe wildlife like Chinstrap Penguins.

Day 9-10: Drake Passage

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage.

  • Continue wildlife spotting and educational lectures on board.

Day 11: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Disembark in Ushuaia, concluding the expedition.

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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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