Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea: In Partnership with New Scientist Discovery Tours
About This Itinerary
A fly/sail expedition to Antarctica exploring the Weddell Sea, South Shetland Islands, and Antarctic Peninsula with opportunities for wildlife viewing, citizen science, and historical exploration.
Areas Visited
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive Punta Arenas
Arrive in Punta Arenas, meet Aurora Expeditions representative, attend voyage briefing in the evening.
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Day 2: Fly to King George Island, Embarkation
Charter flight to King George Island, transfer to vessel, safety briefings.
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Days 3–10: Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula Exploration
Explore western Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, with Zodiac excursions, wildlife viewing, and potential landings.
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Days 11–12: Drake Passage Crossing
Final morning landing, then cross Drake Passage with lectures and presentations.
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Day 13: Disembark Ushuaia
Arrive in Ushuaia, disembark and transfer to airport or hotel.
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
A 3-in-1 polar jacket, Zodiac excursions, lectures, citizen science program
What's Not Included
Flights to/from expedition, personal expenses, travel insurance
Upcoming departures
No upcoming departures listed.
Quick Facts
- 13 Days
- Fly-cruise
- Departs From Punta Arenas
- Returns To Ushuaia
Price on request
Activities
- Zodiac Cruising
- Zodiac Cruising
- Zodiac Cruising
- Zodiac Cruising
- Zodiac Cruising
- Zodiac Cruising
- Zodiac Cruising
- Zodiac Cruising
- Zodiac Cruising
- Photography Workshop
- Photography Workshop
- Photography Workshop
- Photography Workshop
- Photography Workshop
- Photography Workshop
- Photography Workshop
- Photography Workshop
- Photography Workshop
Trip Overview
Duration
13 days
Travel Mode
Fly-cruise
Departure Port
Return Port
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