It’s not difficult to grasp what attracted the great explorers to Antarctica. Get a personal appreciation for the struggle to tame the bottom of the world on this 22-day adventure to the land that entranced Ernest Shackleton and countless others since. Down here, you’ll explore the Falkland Islands, encounter abandoned whaling stations on South Georgia Island, and pay your respects at Shackleton’s grave.
Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat. Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Various departures and airports available
20 nights aboard the Expedition ship. 1 nights hotel in Montevideo. Arrival and departure transfers. Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs. Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16. Expedition parka. Meet hardy locals and see unique wildlife in the Falkland Islands, explore abandoned whaling stations and visit Shackleton’s grave, walk quietly amongst king penguins and watch them surf onto the beach, learn about the environment and ecology from industry experts, spot whales and seals while cruising through icebergs on Zodiacs
13 days, Ushuaia to Ushuaia
Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat. Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
What's Included
11 nights aboard the Expedition ship. 1 night hotel in Ushuaia. Arrival and departure transfers. Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs. Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16. Expedition parka. Spend six full days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, conquer the notorious Drake Passage, learn from polar experts about the wonders of the Antarctic region, come face-to-face with amazing polar wildlife, marvel at immense icebergs, spend time on deck watching soaring albatross
Flights, 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners
Various departure dates and airports available
21 days, Ushuaia to Ushuaia
Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat. Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
What's Included
19 nights aboard the Expedition ship. 1 night hotel in Ushuaia. Arrival and departure transfers. Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs. Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16. Expedition parka.
Meet hardy locals and spot unique wildlife in the Falkland Islands, explore abandoned whaling stations and visit Shackleton’s grave, walk quietly amongst king penguins and watch them surf onto the beach, learn about the environment and ecology from industry experts, spot whales and seals while cruising past icebergs aboard Zodiacs, set foot on the continent of Antarctica,
Flights, 20 breakfasts, 18 lunches, 19 dinners
Various departure dates and airports available on this polar tours
8 days, Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen
Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat. Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
What's Included
7 nights aboard the Expedition ship. Arrival transfer. Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs. Insulated, waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16. Expedition parka.
Flights, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Spend time on deck searching for polar bears and whales, cruise through breathtaking fjords and admire massive glaciers, experience the midnight sun, learn about Arctic history and ecology from our expert guides, brave the Arctic waters and take the polar plunge, enjoy the silence of the Arctic tundra
Various departure dates and airports available
15 days, Longyearbyen to Reykjavík
Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat. Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
What's Included
14 nights aboard the Expedition ship. Arrival transfer. Transfer from meeting point to ship (Longyearbyen). Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs. Visit to a local community (Greenland). Departure transfer (Reykjavík, depending on flight). Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16. Expedition parka. Explore the edges of an ice floe by Zodiac, walk on the tundra searching for birds, keep an eye out for a variety of whale species, learn about the Arctic from lectures and on-site briefings, sail through magnificent fjords and visit a local Greenland community in Ittoqqortoormiit
Flights, 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners
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