Antarctic travel specialists

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  Day Hikes
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  Bird Watching
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  Marine Mammal Viewing
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  Cruise
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  Multi-day Hiking
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  Kayaking
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  Rafting
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  Caving

Start:	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, afternoon sailing
Finish:	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, mid-morning
Length:	19 days
Grade:	A (you need to be in reasonably good health) Grade A General good health necessary. No specific fitness requirements. View all Grades
Accom:	Cabins
Price:	US$11,690
Departs:	22nd Nov 2010 - see see departures

Highlights: Join us on a voyage of discovery to Antarctica, a fabulous and virtually pristine paradise for wildlife with incomparable scenery. Explore one of the last true wilderness areas left on earth, largely unchanged since early explorers and whalers first landed on its shores less than two centuries ago.

Throughout the voyage, a team of lecturers and staff will share their knowledge of the remarkable natural history of Antarctica along with entertaining stories from its earliest and most notable expeditions. The expedition also offers possible visits to scientific bases.

Travel in an ice-strengthened vessel, which is ideally suited to expedition cruising in this icy wilderness and which offers a more intimate atmosphere than a traditional cruise. A fleet of Zodiac boats enable shore excursions and short cruises among the icebergs and whales.

Day 1: At sea, sail down the Beagle Channel

Day 2: Towards the Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Day 3 & 4: Falkland Islands

Day 5 & 6: At sea, on our way to South Georgia we will cross the Antarctic Convergence

Day 7 to 10: In South Georgia we shall visit the bay of Elsehul, and then take course to Right Whale Bay, Salisbury Plain, Gold Harbour and Cooper Bay to give you a good opportunity to see a wide spectrum of landscapes and wildlife, like the introduced Reindeer, Elephant seals, King and macaroni penguins.

Day 11: At sea, where the ship is again followed by a multitude of seabirds. At some point we might encounter sea-ice.

Day 12: Visit to Orcadas Station

Day 13: Cross Southern Ocean

Day 14 to 16: Arrival in Antarctica with icebergs and an abundance of wildlife. Stops to more closely explore the South Shetland Islands, Deception Island and Port Foster.

Day 17 & 18: Head north through Drake Passage

Day 19: Reach Ushuaia and completion of voyage

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