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Once in a lifetime, once again.

We returned to Snow Hill – twice. Considered one of the least accessible wildlife sites on Earth, we were able to reach the iconic Emperor penguin colony by helicopter two separate times this season. Under the leadership of our expert guides, our guests had one of the rarest experiences possible, deep in the Antarctic wilderness.

Expeditions to Snow Hill Island

14 day itinerary

Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

Starting from (per person)

$21,726 USD ~~$26,190 USD~~

(Incl. Transfer package)

Includes:

One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
Group flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included hotel.)
Combined airport transfer and express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park after disembarkation in Ushuaia

Package Price: $1,195 USD

Snow Hill Island Highlights

Emperor Penguins

The iconic Emperor penguins are the largest of all penguin species. They can dive deeper and stay underwater longer than any other bird, often reaching depths of 565 m (1,850 ft) to hunt for fish, krill, and squid. Built for extreme cold, their dense, layered feathers protect them from harsh Antarctic winds and –60°C (–76°F) temperatures. Unlike other penguins, Emperors breed on sea ice rather than on shore – which is why the rare Snow Hill Island experience is so sought after.

Tabular Icebergs

There are just as many types of icebergs in the Antarctic as there are penguins, especially in the Weddell Sea: Dome-shaped, wedge-shaped, tilted and blocky. Tabular icebergs are a particularly eye-catching iceberg. They’re created when icebergs break away from the ice shelf and are floating in the open water, easily recognizable by their plateau-like flat top and steep sides.

Iceberg Alley, Weddell Sea

One visitor described Iceberg Alley in the Weddell Sea as “…colossal tabular icebergs bigger than downtown buildings…luminescent in their blueness.” Iceberg Alley is the name given to a large concentration of icebergs in the western Weddell Sea. Imagine hundreds of icebergs of various sizes, as well as growlers (which are small icebergs) and bergy bits (chunks of glacier ice).

Why Quark Expeditions?

Expedition leader talking to guests on a landing site

Expedition guets on a zodiac boat view a whale's tail in the water

We love these places. It’s that simple. That’s why we only go to the polar regions – and no other operator can say that.

Our team of polar experts is made up of the most seasoned, passionate and respected guides in the industry.

With the largest expedition team in polar travel, we’re able to get guests off the ship faster and more frequently.

Whether you’re on the ship, in a helicopter, Zodiac or kayak, biking, camping, hiking, or immersing in local culture, we offer countless ways to explore on each voyage.

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