Expedition Antarctica: South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1: Fri, 11 Feb 2028

   Charter flight to Ushuaia. Transfer to embarkation point. Ushuaia/Argentina, departure 18.00 hrs

2. Day 2: Sat, 12 Feb 2028 - Mon, 14 Feb 2028

   Relaxation at sea

3. Day 3: Tue, 15 Feb 2028 - Wed, 16 Feb 2028

   South Georgia: Days of adventure and great experiences lie ahead of you, when rugged peaks on the horizon signal your approach to this unique animal paradise. South Georgia is often referred to as the 'cold Serengeti'. Hundreds of thousands of king penguins blanket the island’s coastlines and mountain slopes. On numerous trips and landings with the Zodiacs, you will experience the animal world from a respectful distance. With a little luck, you will see elephant seals fighting over a harem or gentoo and king penguins in their natural habitat. Your experts, who have extensive experience in the Antarctic, will familiarise you with the flora and fauna. The pioneering days of polar research will come to life for you in Grytviken: in the former whaling station, you will visit the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton and commemorate the heroic efforts with which he once saved his crew.

4. Day 4: Thu, 17 Feb 2028

   Relaxation at sea

5. Day 5: Fri, 18 Feb 2028 - Tue, 22 Feb 2028

   South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula: The South Orkney Islands... are located in the Scotia Sea. A lonely, glaciated world with ice deserts – and more animal species than on the Galapagos Islands... The South Shetland Islands form a long chain in the ocean... This expedition takes you on a flexible route towards adventure through the Weddell Sea... The Antarctic Peninsula, part of the coldest continent on Earth... On Petermann Island, keep an eye out for gentoo and Adelie penguins and the blue-eyed cormorants that have their breeding colonies here.

6. Day 6: Wed, 23 Feb 2028 - Thu, 24 Feb 2028

   Sailing through the Drake Passage

7. Day 7: Fri, 25 Feb 2028

   Ushuaia/Argentina, arrival 06.00 hrs. Charter flight to Buenos Aires.