Overview - Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
From $9,495
Explorers & 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, often referred to as ‘the Galapagos of the South’. This includes more than 30 species of breeding birds, including four species of Penguin.
- 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.
- On board lecturers and educational presentations from Polar Specialists.
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica Itinerary
Expedition Summary
- Day 1
- Ushuaia, Argentina
- Day 2
- Embarkation Day
- Day 3
- At Sea
- Day 4-5
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Day 6-7
- At Sea
- Day 8-11
- South Georgia
- Day 12-13
- At Sea
- Day 14-17
- South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 18-19
- Crossing the Drake Passage
- Day 20
- Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica Reviews
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
