In Shackleton’s Footsteps
This all-encompassing voyage travels deep into the continent to the Weddell Sea, and covers the wildlife havens of South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. You’ll enter a world inhabited by king penguins, the second tallest in the world, elephant seals and killer whales (orcas), plus various other penguin species. You’re also in Shackleton’s domain, and will see where this pioneering explorer’s crew survived 100 years ago for four months in the harsh Antarctic winter.
Voyage itinerary Day 1 Board the Polar Pioneer in Ushuaia and meet your fellow explorers.
Days 2 to 3 As you cross the Drake Passage, catch your fi rst glimpses of polar landscapes. Our naturalists will start their presentation programme in preparation for our arrival into Antarctica.
Days 4 to 6 Sail through the Antarctic Sound into the Weddell Sea, taking your fi rst steps on the Antarctic continent.
Day 7 Although landings are rare, we will attempt to make a stop at Elephant Island, home to Shackleton’s men for four months. We will then follow in their footsteps to the mountainous South Orkney Islands.
Days 8 to 9 Cross the Scotia Sea towards South Georgia, home to the World’s largest penguin rookeries, including king penguins. You’ll also stand amid beaches of elephant and fur seals and beneath albatross as they soar in the skies above.
Day 10 We enter King Haakon Bay and attempt a ceremonial landing at Cave Cove, Shackleton’s fi rst landfall, before continuing towards Peggotty Bluff, where he and his men set off to cross the island.
Days 11 to 14 As we explore South Georgia, we will be spoilt for choice of landings; the World’s largest penguin rookeries, wandering albatross, Shackleton’s grave and beaches full of elephant and fur seals. We will immerse ourselves in one of the World’s greatest wildlife spectacles - King penguin rookeries half-million strong!
Days 15 to 17 We cross the Scotia Sea and enjoy more informative lectures.
Day 18 Dawn greets us in the Falkland Islands; you will have a short time to explore before continuing on by fl ight to Punta Arenas.
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Additional Voyage Information
This itinerary is based on ship M/V Polar Pioneer (trip code: PPWF). For detailed information, itinerary, prices and dates visit
www.explore.co.uk/ppwf 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 39
Antarctica - Ushuaia (Argentina) - Weddell Sea - South Georgia - Falkland Islands - Punta Arenas (Chile)
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