Overview - Antarctic Explorer
From $4,890
Discovering the Antarctic Peninsula
This 11- or 12-day Antarctic adventure begins and ends in Ushuaia, Argentina. Like adventurers of old, you’ll cross the Drake Passage to explore the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula and the mysterious South Shetland Islands. Meet up with at least four different species of penguin, countless seals and “big ice” in all its Antarctic splendour. Enjoy a full slate of adventure activities, including kayaking, camping, mountaineering and cross-country skiing.
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Antarctic Explorer Video
9 Minutes in the Antarctic Peninsula
A video of Antarctica by the World Progress Report.
Antarctic Explorer Images
Antarctic Explorer Itinerary
Expedition Summary
- Day 1
- Ushuaia, Argentina
- Day 2
- Embarkation Day
- Day 3-4
- Crossing The Drake Passage
- Day 5-8
- Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands
- Day 9-10
- Re-cross the Drake Passage
- Day 11
- Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Adventure Options
Four Options Offered:
- Kayaking
- Camping
- Cross-country skiing
- Mountaineering
Antarctic Explorer Reviews
Reviews for this expedition
Antarctic Explorer
Sitting down in the snow and having little penguins waddle up to me and climb into my lap - that was precious. The true highlight was having a humpback whale swim right up to the side of our zodiac boat. He swim under us, around us, spyhoped and dove down exposing his fluke for us and played with us for over an hour...that was amazing and once in a lifetime experience!
Antarctic Explorer
Each day was a highlight once arriving in Antarctica, but the Zodiac excursions amongst the icebergs, seals and penguins were thrilling. We had a bit of an adventure when our Zodiac engine died, a katabatic wind pushed us into the pack ice requiring ropes, paddles and scrambling over rocks to get to a working zodiac... Staff was very professional and serious about the matter, but it was fun.
Amazing Antarctica
I can not recommend this trip, and Quark, highly enough! I have been on a 19 month 'round the world odyssey (still going!) and my Antarctic trip has been, and will be, my most amazing and memorable experience! Out of many, many wonderful experiences, the highlight would have to be the afternoon known as "whale soup". We saw so many whales that day, including one humpback that was showing off just for us, breaching, rolling over and diving right under our zodiac. truly jaw-dropping!!
Reviews for this expedition
- Excellent - the trip of a lifetime!
"Sitting down in the snow and having little penguins waddle up to me and climb into my lap - that was precious. The true highlight was having a humpback whale swim right up to the side of our zodiac …"
Megan Gunn, February 2009
- Excellent - the trip of a lifetime!
"Each day was a highlight once arriving in Antarctica, but the Zodiac excursions amongst the icebergs, seals and penguins were thrilling. We had a bit of an adventure when our Zodiac engine …"
Lydia Wytrzes, February 2009
- Excellent - the trip of a lifetime!
"I can not recommend this trip, and Quark, highly enough! I have been on a 19 month 'round the world odyssey (still going!) and my Antarctic trip has been, and will be, my most amazing and memorable …"
Deanna Sorenson, February 2009