Accommodation

Twin-share hotel (1 nt), aboard the G Expedition in quad-, triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window, 19 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed.

Transport

G Expedition, Zodiac, private bus, walking.

Meals

20 breakfasts, 18 lunches, 19 dinners

Hygieneprotocol

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Guide

One expedition team member per 10 guests.

Others

19 nts aboard the G Expedition. 1 nt hotel in Ushuaia, on a twin share basis. Arrival and departure transfers. Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs. Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16. Expedition parka.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Optional

Ushuaia - Martial Glacier Hike - Tierra del Fuego National Park Visit (58USD per person)

Others

1. When packing your luggage please note that the weight restriction on the domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia is only 15 to 23 kg (33 to 50 lbs) per person, depending on the airline. Please note that the airlines will generally charge for excess baggage. You are able to leave luggage that you do not need at the hotel in Buenos Aires. 2. Medical questionnaires are required for all passengers traveling to Antarctica. 3. The G Expedition is an adventure Expedition ship and does not offer an elevator 4. Please note: BOOTS FOR ZODIAC LANDINGS: - Complimentary used waterproof boots will be supplied in the following sizes: - USA size 4 - 16 - EURO size 35 - 49 Please be advised that there are limited numbers of the smallest and largest sizes. If you wish to bring your own boots, you should follow the guidelines below: Rubber, waterproof boots that are just below your knees (12-16” high or 30-41cm) with a strong, ridged non-skid sole are essential for wet landings via Zodiac. You usually have to step from the Zodiac into water, which can be up to 1 ft or 30 cm high on most landings. Do not bring heavy, cumbersome boots that make it difficult to walk. Do not bring boots with metal cleats as they cannot be used for the landings. Try out your boots before your voyage. 5. The electricity onboard is 220AC electrical outlets, with European 2 pin round holes, as well as 110-volt shaving sockets in the bathroom for electric razors only. You may wish to bring an international adapter. A limited supply of electrical adapters are available to borrow free of charge at the Purser’s Desk. 6. Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. CAMPING & KAYAKING EXCURSIONS For the more adventurous, our kayaking and camping trips provide the opportunity to encounter the intimacy and power of the polar regions in ways very few people can lay claim to having experienced. For details about these optional activities, including prep notes and full terms and conditions, please visit our Polar Excursions page. 7. Please note: Antarctica Camping (offered on select departures) and Kayaking Excursions (offered on all departures) must be confirmed prior to your trip. You may include these extras to your itinerary at the time of booking. If you wish to add these extras after you have confirmed your trip, please contact your travel agent. 8. Please check out our Parka page for details about the expedition parka. 9. The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) G Adventures holds Full Membership Status with IAATO (the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators), an organisation that advocates, promotes and ensures safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to the Antarctic. All operations aboard our ship adhere to IAATO’s strict rules, regulations and guidelines for operating in Antarctica. The world has witnessed an increase in highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks, leading to the tragic deaths of hundreds of thousands of seabirds, including seals and sea lions globally. IAATO is deeply concerned about the heightened risk of HPAI reaching Antarctica and consequently, rigorous measures have been put in place. We kindly request that you visit the expedition guidelines page to carefully review the documents located there, which will help you to adequately prepare and act in line with these essential guidelines for your upcoming journey.Ushuaia - Tierra del Fuego National Park Visit South Georgia - South Georgia Heritage Trust

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Day 1 Day 1: Ushuaia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Ushuaia

Arrive in Ushuaia at any time. Arrival transfer included. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the world’s most southerly city.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Ushuaia Aerodrome to Ushuaia

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Antarctica Camping
- Antarctica Kayaking

Additional Notes: There will be a welcome desk in the lobby of the start hotel that will provide more specific information on the G Expedition and your upcoming adventure.

Please note that the first night in Ushuaia is on twin share basis. If you’re travelling solo or have an odd number of travellers in your group and have not purchased a private cabin, you will be paired with another solo traveller of the same gender.
Day 2 Day 2: Ushuaia/Drake Passage (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Ushuaia/Drake Passage (1B, 1D)

Enjoy a free morning in Ushuaia. Do any last minute shopping, explore the town, or visit the surrounding countryside. Embarkation on the G Expedition begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia. Enjoy the evening sailing through the Beagle Channel.
Opt to visit the magnificent Tierra del Fuego National Park today before boarding the ship.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- G Expedition: Ushuaia to Beagle Channel

Included Activities:
- Embarkation of the G Expedition

Additional Notes: Expedition travel can be full of surprises! While it is our intention of adhere to the itinerary described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. On the first day onboard, the Expedition Leader will give an expedition overview outlining what the specific plans are for the trip.
Day 3 Day 3-4: Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands (2B, 2L, 2D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3-4: Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands (2B, 2L, 2D)

The adventure begins with an 1000km (600mi) crossing of the passage named in honour of the 16th-century English sea captain and privateer, Sir Francis Drake. Take in daily lectures from the expedition team and keep an eye out for the first sightings of icebergs, whales and albatross following in the G Expedition’s wake.
The G Expedition is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean, known for the unimpeded never ending fetch of the winds that encircle the Antarctic.

As the Expedition crosses the passage there will be time to become acquainted with the ship and frequent the common areas that include the lounge, dining hall, library and lecture hall where we meet our guides, ship’s crew and expedition staff.

Begin lectures and information sessions to learn the extraordinary human and natural history of the Antarctic region.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- G Expedition: Drake Passage to South Shetland Islands

Included Activities:
- Daily lectures and educational program
Day 4 Day 5-9: South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula (5B, 5L, 5D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5-9: South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula (5B, 5L, 5D)

Experience some of the most unique wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery in the world while setting foot on the Antarctic continent. Weather and ice conditions permitting, our goal is to attempt memorable shore landings daily and encounter Gentoo, Chinstrap, and Adélie penguin rookeries; Weddell, crabeater, and leopard seals; and orca, humpback, and minke whales in the cold Antarctic waters. The peninsula also has a remarkable human history.
Welcome to the Great White Continent! Over the next few days, the Expedition will navigate southwards making stops in the South Shetland Islands then through the Bransfield Strait and to the Antarctic Peninsula.

Our goal is to attempt shore landings daily while we navigate through the area but our itinerary and daily schedule will be based on the local weather and ice conditions that we encounter.

The Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands abound with wildlife activity. Take plenty of time to enjoy the sheer beauty and the breathtaking scenery of ice-choked waterways, blue and white icebergs, impressive glaciers and rugged snow-capped mountains.

The Peninsula also has a remarkable history and, during the voyage, opt to learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- G Expedition
Day 5 Day 10-11: Antarctic Peninsula/Scotia Sea (2B, 2L, 2D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10-11: Antarctic Peninsula/Scotia Sea (2B, 2L, 2D)

Sail for two days, retracing Shackleton’s route from Elephant Island and the Antarctic Peninsula towards South Georgia.
These waters are rich with nutrients and the long summer days provide the ingredient that is missing most of the year. The result is a complex food chain topped by several species of whales, seals, and seabirds.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- G Expedition

Included Activities:
- Daily lectures and educational program
Day 6 Day 12-15: Scotia Sea/South Georgia (4B, 4L, 4D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12-15: Scotia Sea/South Georgia (4B, 4L, 4D)

Home to many interesting sights (including the grave of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton), South Georgia has several former whaling stations and boasts plenty of wildlife. Visiting a huge colony of king penguins is a major highlight of this part of the journey. Weather permitting, spend four full days exploring the island.
Weather permitting, four full days will be spent exploring this island. On nearby islands look out for the wandering albatross in their nesting grounds.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- G Expedition

Included Activities:
- South Georgia Island Exploration
Day 7 Day 16-17: South Georgia/Southern Ocean (2B, 2L, 2D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16-17: South Georgia/Southern Ocean (2B, 2L, 2D)

Sailing west, set course for the Falkland Islands. Days at sea are filled with lectures to prepare for landings. Watch for the many whales that inhabit these waters.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- G Expedition

Included Activities:
- Daily lectures and educational program
Day 8 Day 18-19: Southern Ocean/Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) (2B, 2L, 2D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18-19: Southern Ocean/Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) (2B, 2L, 2D)

The Falkland Islands provide a rare opportunity to witness the biological diversity and extraordinary scenery of the southern islands. Penguins are abundant here, and the Falklands have the largest black-browed albatross colony in the world. In Stanley, meet the hardy local inhabitants whose colourful houses provide contrast to the long, dark winters.
Enjoy the last opportunity to see penguins, including the Magellanic, rockhopper, gentoo, and king penguins. With a little luck, spot elephant seals, sea lions, king cormorants, black-browed albatross, skuas, night herons, giant petrels, striated caracaras and of course sheep.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- G Expedition

Included Activities:
- Visit with Stanley Locals
Day 9 Day 20: Falkland Islands/Beagle Channel/Ushuaia (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Falkland Islands/Beagle Channel/Ushuaia (1B, 1L, 1D)

Reflect on a memorable adventure and take in some final lectures en route back to Ushuaia.
Begin the journey to the home port of Ushuaia. Review the highlights of the Antarctic experience with the lecturers and staff.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- G Expedition

Included Activities:
- Daily lectures and educational program
Day 10 Day 21: Ushuaia (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Ushuaia (1B)

Disembark in the morning.
Our adventure comes to a close. Have a final breakfast on the ship before saying goodbyes before disembarking in Ushuaia in the morning.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

Additional Notes: A Departure transfer shuttle from the port to the airport is included. Please note that your departing flight should leave no earlier than 10AM.

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Itinerary of your trip Spirit Of Shackleton

Day 1: Ushuaia

Day 2: Ushuaia/Drake Passage (1B, 1D)

Day 3-4: Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands (2B, 2L, 2D)

Day 5-9: South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula (5B, 5L, 5D)

Day 10-11: Antarctic Peninsula/Scotia Sea (2B, 2L, 2D)

Day 12-15: Scotia Sea/South Georgia (4B, 4L, 4D)

Day 16-17: South Georgia/Southern Ocean (2B, 2L, 2D)

Day 18-19: Southern Ocean/Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) (2B, 2L, 2D)

Day 20: Falkland Islands/Beagle Channel/Ushuaia (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 21: Ushuaia (1B)

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