Expedition Antarctica: South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1: Sat, 02 Dec 2028

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

2. Day 2: Sun, 03 Dec 2028 - Tue, 05 Dec 2028

   Relaxation at sea

3. Day 3: Wed, 06 Dec 2028 - Thu, 07 Dec 2028

   South Georgia. Days of adventure and great experiences lie ahead when rugged peaks on the horizon signal 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 luck, you will see elephant seals fighting over a harem or gentoo and king penguins in their natural habitat. Your experts will familiarise you with the flora and fauna. In Grytviken: in the former whaling station, you will visit the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton.

4. Day 4: Fri, 08 Dec 2028

   Relaxation at sea

5. Day 5: Sat, 09 Dec 2028 - Wed, 13 Dec 2028

   South Orkney Islands, a small group of islands with a surface area of around 620 km². A lonely, glaciated world with ice deserts – and more animal species than on the Galapagos Islands. The South Orkney Islands are home to numerous varieties of penguin, whale and seal, as well as leopard seals. South Shetland Islands – a long chain in the ocean, opening up exciting chapters of Antarctic exploration. Deception Island: the flooded caldera of the extinct volcano. Elephant Island, where history surrounds you: polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew spent months here. Weddell Sea: spectacular ice formations – from majestic tabular icebergs occupied by Adelie penguins to ice shelves as tall as white cliffs. Antarctic Peninsula: set foot on the Antarctic mainland. On Petermann Island, look out for gentoo and Adelie penguins and blue-eyed cormorants.

6. Day 6: Thu, 14 Dec 2028 - Fri, 15 Dec 2028

   Sailing through the Drake Passage

7. Day 7: Sat, 16 Dec 2028

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