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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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Life and death - the natural elements of an Antarctic adventure.
Life and death - the natural elements of an Antarctica cruise.

Adventure Options

Four Options Offered:

  1. Kayaking
  2. Camping
  3. Cross-country skiing
  4. Mountaineering

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Antarctic Explorer Route Map

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Antarctic Circle - If your dream is to cross the Antarctic Circle into the land of continual daylight, choose
South Shetland Islands - The UK, Chile and Argentina hold claim to the islands, where many countries keep research stations.
The Drake Passage - Whether Drake Lake, or the dreaded Drake Shake, the area is good for sighting whales and seabirds.
Ushuaia, Argentina - Capital of island province Tierra del Fuego, commonly regarded as southernmost city in the world
Beagle Channel - Both Chilean and Argentinean, it’s named after the ship on which Darwin’s journey made him famous.
Anvers Island - Named after Belgium city Antwerp, Palmer Station (USA) studies marine ecosystems here year-round.
Gerlache Strait - Named in honor of Lt. Adrien de Gerlache, who explored the iceberg-rich strait in 1898 for Belgium.
Antarctic Circle South Shetland Islands The Drake Passage Ushuaia, Argentina Beagle Channel Anvers Island Gerlache Strait

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