21 days tour

Shackleton’S Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Explorer

Shackleton’S Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Explorer

This tour includes:

Meals

20 breakfasts, 18 lunches, 19 dinners

Guide

Your voyage will be led by an experienced Expedition Leader. In addition, a number of experts will be on board to add knowledge of their field to your experience. These experts will be on shore for your excursions, will drive the zodiacs and deliver lectures on board the ship. Kayaking and snow shoeing specialist guides will also be on board for those participating in these activities.

Transport

Expedition cruise ship,zodiac The Ocean Endeavour has a fleet of 20 Zodiacs which means that all passengers can enjoy a landing at the same time.

Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel (1 night),Expedition Cruise Ship (19 nights)

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

Other activities and services not included

Others

Other activities and services not included

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Itinerary of your trip Shackleton’S Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Explorer

  • Day 1 Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

      Named after the vessel The Beagle, on which famous naturalist Charles Darwin sailed through the area, the rugged Beagle Channel will greet you from the plane window on your approach to Ushuaia. It’s here in this scenic seaside city that your journey to South Georgia and the Antarctic begins. When you arrive, you’ll be transferred to the hotel to settle in before meeting your fellow passengers at a welcome briefing. If you arrive early, there are plenty of activities in the area to choose from. Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park on a full day’s adventure, or perhaps take a walk around town, visiting the waterfront overlooking the Beagle Channel. The Museo Maritimo (Maritime Museum), housed in an old prison, will give you a sense of the city’s history, or enjoy a delectable combination of Argentinean Malbec and steak at a local restaurant.

      Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 2 Day 2: Embarkation In Ushuaia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Embarkation In Ushuaia

      You will have some time this morning to shop for any last-minute items and take a final look around Ushuaia. This afternoon, you will be transferred from your hotel to the port of Ushuaia to embark on your home for the next few weeks, the Ocean Endeavour. Your expedition team will be waiting to greet you, and there will be time for you to take a tour of the ship’s amenities and services. In the evening, cast off and begin your journey south through the Beagle Channel and towards the legendary Drake Passage.

      Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

  • Day 3 Day 3-4: At Sea, Drake Passage
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3-4: At Sea, Drake Passage

      Sailing south, your time at sea can be spent learning from your on board expedition team of experts and guides through a series of talks, workshops or casual conversation. Take to the Ocean Endeavour’s esplanade deck for panoramic views of the southern skies, while keeping your eyes peeled for the rare albatross that frequent them. These wanderers of the ocean will guide us towards Antarctica while lecturers in ornithology, geology, glaciology and biology will prepare you to understand this remote and unique wilderness. On the evening of day four, with favourable weather conditions, you can expect to arrive in the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula.

      Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

  • Day 4 Day 5-7: South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5-7: South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula

      Today will see the Ocean Endeavour sailing among the icebergs and penguin colonies of the world’s last true wilderness – the Antarctic Continent. Set your eyes on the incredible terrain of the world’s most southern land. Get ready for onshore exploration over the next four days, stepping off the Ocean Endeavour and into a Zodiac and taking your first steps on the Antarctic Peninsula. To begin the true Antarctic wildlife experience, you will immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of a gentoo or chinstrap penguin colony – a chance to marvel at these aquatic birds and witness their brief summer activities in this frozen land. Across the following days, you’ll venture even further south, your captain seeking the most prized of pristine Antarctic wilderness and aiming to access such famous sites as Neko Harbour, Port Lockroy and the Lemaire Channel. Along the way, join your captain and expedition team on the Ocean Endeavour’s bridge, where you’ll scan for seals and the marine creatures that call these waters home during the austral summer. Enjoy Zodiac cruises to get closer to marine life such as whales and seals, onshore exploration at penguin rookeries and paid adventure options such as kayaking and day paddle excursions, as well as snowshoeing and overnight ice camping on selected voyages. Wildlife encounters on the Antarctic Peninsula are likely to include Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals, gentoo, Adelie and chinstrap penguins and elephant seals. On board the Ocean Endeavour, the expedition team will keep the education going with a range of wildlife and history presentations and documentary screenings, or you can make the most of the onboard wellness facilities including a spa, saltwater pool, sauna and gym, or perhaps join a yoga class with the incredible backdrop of Antarctica! An average day onboard begins with a wake-up call from your expedition leader around 7 am, giving you time to prepare for the day before joining your fellow expeditioners for breakfast in the Polaris restaurant. You will usually have two excursions per day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with a delicious lunch served on the Ocean Endeavour in between excursions.

      Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

  • Day 5 Day 8: Elephant Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Elephant Island

      Retrace explorer Ernest Shackleton’s path to South Georgia and look out for seabirds, whales and other wildlife. Listen to sessions from the on board Antarctic experts and take in the shapes of the seascape from the comfort of the Ocean Endeavour. You’ll head towards Elephant Island, where sea and weather permitting, you may be able to take a Zodiac cruise at Point Wild before you head east towards South Georgia that afternoon. Elephant Island is where Sir Ernest Shackleton left 24 of his men after being shipwrecked in 1917, then embarked on one of the greatest survival stories of all time on a mission to South Georgia.

      Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

  • Day 6 Day 9-10: At Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9-10: At Sea

      Hit the sea once again, bound for South Georgia, arriving by the evening of Day 10 if conditions are favourable. Attend lectures and presentations by the expedition team as they prepare you for what lies ahead in South Georgia, from the history and geology to the incredible wildlife. Take in panoramic views from the observation lounge and spacious decks or make the most of the onboard facilities.

      Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

  • Day 7 Day 11-14: South Georgia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11-14: South Georgia

      Over the next few days, explore the island of South Georgia, once the homestead of whalers and isolated explorers but now a protected area with dedicated Antarctic research teams. In South Georgia, you will explore a variety of landing sites and areas and learn about the history of Sir Ernest Shackleton, who led the British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition between 1914 and 1916. Shackleton planned to cross Antarctica from a base on the Weddell Sea to McMurdo Sound, via the South Pole, but the expedition ship Endurance was trapped in ice off the Caird Coast, and thus began an epic story of survival for Shackleton and his men, all of whom survived. It’s on these very shores in South Georgia that Shackleton landed his crew of the James Caird in search of help for his party stranded back on Elephant Island. In South Georgia you will spend several days retracing some of Shackleton’s steps, visiting his grave at the ex-whaling station of Grytviken located on the east side of South Georgia Island, where you will wander among hundreds of thousands of king penguins in dramatic South Georgian light. Your expedition team will help bring these days to life as you visit old whaling stations and enjoy presentations on the South Georgia of then and now. Across the island, dark volcanic beaches are backgrounded by hanging glaciers and penguin species nest among tussock grass along with hikes to alpine lakes.

      Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

  • Day 8 Day 15-16: At Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15-16: At Sea

      Say goodbye to the wildlife of South Georgia and head west towards the isolated and sparsely populated Falklands archipelago, where the silence is broken only by the call of birds. From the outer decks, scan the horizon for seabirds and other wildlife. Prepare for the Falklands by attending presentations from the expert team, highlighting the dramatic history and wildlife encounters that await.

      Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

  • Day 9 Day 17-18: Falkland Islands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17-18: Falkland Islands

      Have your camera ready as you approach the ruggedly beautiful Falklands archipelago to capture not only the abundant wildlife but also the incredible scenery. The two main islands (East Falkland and West Falkland) have much to offer and provide a rare opportunity to witness the biological diversity, extraordinary scenery and history of the southern islands. The Falklands are a wildlife photographer’s dream and have the largest black-browed albatross colony in the world, as well as five species of penguins who breed on the islands (gentoo, king, macaroni, Magellanic and rockhopper). Learn about the intriguing and controversial history of the Falkland Islands as you explore the quaint capital of Stanley, with its British outpost feel. Near the town, you may see southern giant petrels, the endemic Falkland steamer ducks, kelp gulls and dolphin gulls. There are also black-crowned night herons, red-backed hawks, peregrine falcons and turkey vultures. Witness dramatic landscapes, including wetlands, lakes and some rolling peaks as you explore Saunders Island, the second-largest island in the Falklands. The Neck, a narrow peninsula with sandy beaches and subtle cliff faces is home to gentoo, Magellanic, king and rockhopper penguins. The rookery stretches along the northern slopes of Saunders Island and is one of the larger black-browed albatross nesting colonies in the Falklands, where albatross nest in the cliffs around October, with their chicks hatching approximately ten weeks later.

      Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

  • Day 10 Day 19-20: At Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19-20: At Sea

      Cruise towards Ushuaia with time to reflect on the spectacular scenery and the multitude of wildlife you’ve encountered during the last three weeks, as well as on the endeavours of legendary explorers like Shackleton.

      Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

  • Day 11 Day 21: Disembarkation In Ushuaia, Argentina
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Disembarkation In Ushuaia, Argentina

      Disembark after breakfast after bidding farewell to your fellow travellers and Expedition Team. For guests travelling onwards from Ushuaia today an airport transfer to Ushuaia airport is included.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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