Overview - Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica

From $9,495

Explorers and Kings

This extended expedition encompasses the wildlife paradise of South Georgia, the remote Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), as well as the extraordinary beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula.   You’ll experience a great diversity of environments and landscapes, which will provide unprecedented wildlife viewing opportunities.  Join us for the quintessential Antarctic experience for polar travelers!

In brief:

  • Explore the world’s seventh continent on the Antarctic Peninsula by ship, Zodiac and on foot;
  • Learn about Antarctica’s unique geology, history and wildlife with an expert team of lecturers;
  • See the incredible wildlife of South Georgia, including 30 breeding bird species and four penguin species; 
  • Follow in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s perilous voyages on South Georgia  and pause for a moment at his graveside;
  • Explore the quaint, British town of Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands; 
  • Immerse yourself in the icy realm of the Antarctic by taking an optional kayaking excursion; and 
  • On board lecturers and educational presentations from Polar specialists.  

Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica Route Map

Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica Interactive Map
South Shetland Islands - The UK, Chile and Argentina hold claim to the islands, where many countries keep research stations.
Weddell Sea - Thought to be the area where Gondwana began breaking up, much of the southern part is permanent ice.
Falkland Islands - Islas Malvinas in Spanish, the islands are known for spectacular wildlife, a rural lifestyle & wind.
Ushuaia, Argentina - Capital of island province Tierra del Fuego, commonly regarded as southernmost city in the world
The Drake Passage - Whether Drake Lake, or the dreaded Drake Shake, the area is good for sighting whales and seabirds.
South Georgia Island - Lacking native inhabitants, fiscal activity consists largely of fishing licenses and postage stamps.
South Shetland Islands Weddell Sea Falkland Islands Ushuaia, Argentina The Drake Passage South Georgia Island

Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica Reviews

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Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

The night with the perfect light, cruising through channels; Nesting penguins and the iceberg graveyard.

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Crossing the Circle

It was an extraordinary opportunity to visit places under the polar circle, places seldom seen by human beings. A close experience with Nature in the last virgin place on planet Earth.

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Crossing the Drake passage: the feeling to be part of the mariner's world! Crossing the circle: icebergs in the mist, a fairy world Penguins colonies: the strength to be two of us

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