Antarctica - Ushuaia (Argentina) - Antarctica
Classic Antarctica
The South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula form one of the most spectacular wilderness areas on Earth. A remarkable collection of wildlife lives in the shadow of snow-capped mountains and crystal-blue icebergs. Penguins, whales and a rich diversity of birdlife await you on an exploratory journey of the Great White Continent.
Voyage itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Your evening is at leisure.
Day 2 Board your expedition ship in the afternoon. Spend the evening watching the sun set over the Beagle Channel.
Days 3 to 4 Your adventure begins with a 400-mile crossing of the Drake Passage, named after 16th century English explorer Sir Francis Drake.
Days 5 to 8 During your time in the Great White Continent, you will see penguins gathering with their chicks, orca, minke and humpback whales rising out of the ocean, seals hauling out onto ice fl oes, and numerous albatross and other seabirds fl ying in the skies above. Your voyage allows you plenty of time to enjoy breathtaking scenery; ice-choked waterways, blue and white icebergs, impressive glaciers and rugged snow-capped mountains. The peninsula also has a remarkable history and during the voyage, you’ll learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world.
Days 9 to 10 It’s time to leave Antarctica and head north across the Drake Passage. We have two days at sea, before arriving into Ushuaia.
Day 11 Disembark in Ushuaia in the morning, after breakfast on board. Santiago de Chile CHILE
PACIFIC OCEAN
ARGENTINA Tierra Del Fuego USHUAIA
Cape Horn
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Shetland Islands
SOUTHERN OCEAN
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George Island
Scotia Sea
Falkland Islands
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Port Lockroy
South Orkneys
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
ANTARCTICA
Weddell Sea
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Additional Voyage Information This itinerary is based on ship M/S Expedition (trip code: ANK).
A longer and similar, 13-day voyage is also available – Antarctica in Depth (trip code: ANT); please see our website for details. Similar itineraries also operate on the following ships:
■ M/V Polar Pioneer (trip code: PPAP) ■ M/V Ushuaia (trip code: USCA) ■ M/S Fram (trip code: FRCA)
For detailed information, itinerary, prices and dates visit
www.explore.co.uk/ank
For polar ship information see pages 48-61
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight and accommodation options available to help you make the most of your time before and after your voyage. Antarctica extensions are also available, see page 47. Please call our polar specialists for details about the options available for your voyage.
To book, go online or call our experts on 01252 888 755 31
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