The expedition season coincides with breeding colonies and better maritime access.
ANTARCTICA / SOUTH GEORGIA · EXPEDITION + NATURE
ANTARCTICA — SOUTH GEORGIA
One of the greatest wildlife and exploration journeys on the planet.
DURATION19 days
BEST TIMEOct–Mar
EXPERIENCEExpedition + Nature
COUNTRYAntarctica / South Georgia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Ushuaia → Falklands / Malvinas → South Georgia → Antarctic Peninsula
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Ushuaia — landscape and outdoor experience
2Falklands—landscape and outdoor experience
3Malvinas — landscape and outdoor experience
4South Georgia — Landscape and Outdoor Experience
5Antarctic Peninsula—landscape and outdoor experience
6Remote journey in which exploration, access and logistics are part of the experience.
One of the greatest wildlife and exploration journeys on the planet. Ushuaia, the Falklands and Malvinas, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula offer precisely what easier journeys can't replicate: distance, effort and a genuine sense of achievement.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Ushuaia / Beagle Channel
Embark in Ushuaia and sail through the Beagle Channel, starting the expedition towards the South Atlantic.
DAY 2
Sailing to the Falklands / Falklands
Day of navigation towards the Falklands / Malvinas, with the accompaniment of the expedition team and seabird watching.
DAY 3
Falklands/Malvinas — New Island
Exploration of New Island, with coastal landscapes and bird colonies in one of the most striking scenery of the archipelago.
DAY 4
Falklands / Malvinas — Stanley
Visit Stanley and contact with the history, local culture and landscape of the Falklands/Malvinas.
DAY 5
Sailing to South Georgia
Crossing the South Atlantic towards South Georgia, with activities and briefings from the expedition team.
DAY 6
South Georgia — Right Whale Bay / Salisbury Plain
First explorations in South Georgia, with climate-conditioned landings and focus on large concentrations of wildlife.
DAY 7
South Georgia — Grytviken / St. Andrews Bay
Visits to Grytviken and St. Andrews Bay, combining the history of polar exploration and one of the largest concentrations of king penguins on the planet.
DAY 8
South Georgia — Fortuna Bay / Hercules Bay
Exploration of Fortuna Bay and Hercules Bay, among mountains, fjords and colonies of subantarctic fauna.
DAY 9
South Georgia — Gold Harbour / Cooper Bay
Landings in Gold Harbour and Cooper Bay, with dramatic scenery and penguin and marine mammal spotting.
DAY 10
Sailing to Antarctica
Departure from South Georgia and beginning of the crossing towards the Antarctic Peninsula.
DAY 11
Crossing the Sea of Scotia
Day of navigation and preparation for arrival in the Antarctic environment, with lectures and observation of the sea.
DAY 12
Elephant Island
Arrival in the region of Elephant Island, linked to the history of Shackleton, with approaches and disembarkations according to conditions.
DAY 13
Antarctic Sound / Brown Bluff
Exploration of the Antarctic Sound and Brown Bluff, with tabular icebergs, volcanic landscapes and Antarctic fauna.
DAY 14
Deception Island / Telefon Bay
Visit to the volcanic island Deception Island and the Telefon Bay region, with landings defined by local conditions.
DAY 15
Cierva Cove
Navigation and exploration in Cierva Cove, among the ice, mountains and protected waters of the Antarctic Peninsula.
DAY 16
Drake Passage
Beginning of the return crossing through the Drake Passage, leaving the Antarctic Peninsula behind.
DAY 17
Drake Passage
Second day of crossing the Drake Passage, with bird watching and closing of expedition activities.
DAY 18
Cape Horn / Beagle Channel
Approach to South America, passing through the Cape Horn region and entering the Beagle Channel again.
DAY 19
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Arrival in Ushuaia, disembarkation and end of the expedition.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
One of the largest wildlife and exploration journeys on the planet. The proposal gains depth by connecting Ushuaia → Falklands / Malvinas → South Georgia → Antarctic Peninsula, with the concept of remote journey in which exploration, access and logistics are part of the experience. and pace designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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