Antarctica - Argentina - Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Shetland Islands - Antarctica


Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula


This is the ultimate Antarctic adventure, on the trail of explorer Ernest Shackleton. Your wildlife journey encompasses the extraordinary bird-life of the Falkland Islands, iconic king penguins of South Georgia, and glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Antarctic Peninsula. Abundant marine life, including several species of whales and dolphins, will accompany you between landings.


Voyage itinerary


Day 1 Arrive in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and board your expedition ship in the afternoon. Day 3 Sail east towards the Falkland Islands.


Days 4 to 5 The Falkland archipelago is home to fascinating magellanic, macaroni and rockhopper penguins, which has a distinctive yellow crest. With a little luck, you may also see black-browed albatross.


Days 6 to 7 Continue east to South Georgia. Keep your eyes peeled for the whales that inhabit these waters and albatrosses that fl y above the ship.


Days 8 to 11 The highlight of any trip to South Georgia is the 100,000-strong king penguin rookery. At Saint Andrew’s Bay, you’ll see parents with chicks, as well as an estimated fi ve million macaroni penguins. This isolated island also supports substantial populations of elephant and fur seals. South Georgia is steeped in polar history and you’ll have time to visit Shackleton’s grave at Grytviken.


Days 12 to 13 Plotting a south-westerly course, you head towards legendary Elephant Island in the South Shetland Islands.


Days 14 to 17 Your voyage allows you plenty of time to explore the breathtaking scenery of the Antarctic Peninsula; ice-choked waterways, blue and white icebergs, impressive glaciers and rugged snow-capped mountains.


Days 18 to 19 It’s time to leave Antarctica and head north across the Drake Passage.


Day 20 Disembark in Ushuaia in the morning.


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Additional Voyage Information


This itinerary is based on ship M/S Expedition (code: ANS). Similar itineraries also operate on the following ships: ■ M/V Polar Pioneer (code: PPFS) ■ M/S Fram (code: FRFS)


For detailed information, itinerary, prices and dates visit www.explore.co.uk/polar/falklands-south-georgia-and-antarctic-peninsula


For polar ship information see pages 50-61


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 pages 48-49. Please call our polar specialists for details about the options available for your voyage.


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