Explorers' Route via Falklands (Malvinas)
and South Georgia
Four Departures
Start: Ushuaia
Finish: Ushuaia
Day 1
Ushuaia, Argentina
Due to the vastness of Antartica, longer expeditions are best for a deeper appreciation of all the continent offers. Expedition ships provide an extra measure of comfort and elegance while exploring the Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. Overnight in Ushuaia.
Day 3-5
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
En route, an in-depth, illustrated education program examines the flora and fauna that you will encounter. In the Falklands (Malvinas), you stroll through tussock grass where Kelp Geese graze and visit a Rockhopper Penguin rookery. You'll stop for tea with a local family before departing for South Georgia.
Day 6-11
Southern Ocean and South Georgia
South Georgia is synonymous with Sir Ernest Shackleton's rescue of the crew of Endurance. Your exploration includes a visit to his gravesite, a chapel and museum that depict how life was lived in this sheltered cove until it was abandoned in 1966. There will be visits to King Penguin rookeries and Zodiac cruises past beaches where elephant seal bulls protect their harems.
Watch a mini-documentary about South Georgia.
Day 12-17
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
The names that conjure iconic images of the Peninsula - Deception Island, Lemaire Channel, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, Gerlache Strait - are on our list of possible shore landings as we explore. You'll visit penguin colonies, listen for calving glaciers and visit historic sites or research stations.
Day 18-20
The Drake Passage to Ushuaia
No matter what condition you find the Drake, thsi second crossing is a fitting end to the adventure.
A free information kit is available from request expedition dossier.