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Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill, Operated by Quark

14 days

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Start and end in Buenos Aires

4.4

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Operator: Exodus Adventure Travels
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 18
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Explore Buenos Aires independently
Day 2
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Charter flight to Ushuaia
- Transfer to downtown Ushuaia
- Sail along Beagle Channel
Optional Activities
- Explore Ushuaia independently
Landmarks
Beagle Channel
Tierra del Fuego
Days 3 - 4
Drake Passage Crossing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Drake Passage
- Observe seabirds
- Expedition team presentations
Landmarks
Drake Passage
Day 5
Weddell Sea
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expert presentations on polar history
- Learn about Emperor penguins
Landmarks
Weddell Sea
Days 6 - 10
Weddell Sea - Emperor Penguin Colony Expedition
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Helicopter transfer to Emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island
- Walk to Emperor penguin rookery
- Zodiac cruising among icebergs
- On-ice adventures and learning
- Paddle-on-top kayaking
- Weather forecasting and ship operations observation
- Expert educational presentations on Emperor penguins and polar history
- Possible landings: Brown Bluff, Devil Island, Hope Bay, Paulet Island, or Seymour Island
Optional Activities
- Polar plunge
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Spa treatments
- Sauna
- Fitness room activities
Landmarks
Snow Hill Island
Brown Bluff
Devil Island
Hope Bay
Paulet Island
Seymour Island
Days 11 - 13
Drake Passage Return
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Observe seabirds and whales
- Expedition team presentations
- Celebrate expedition experiences
Landmarks
Drake Passage
Day 14
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park
Landmarks
Tierra del Fuego National Park

Landmarks
Beagle Channel
Tierra del Fuego

Landmarks
Drake Passage

Landmarks
Weddell Sea

Landmarks
Snow Hill Island
Brown Bluff
Devil Island
Hope Bay
Paulet Island
Seymour Island

Landmarks
Drake Passage

Landmarks
Tierra del Fuego National Park

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Operated by

Exodus Adventure Travels

4.4

(12,385 reviews)

Number of tours

458

Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

76%

For almost 50 years Exodus has been a pioneer of active small group adventure...

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Reviews from other tours by Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour Operator
4.4

CK
March 8th, 2023
4.0
The trip was amazing and the pristine environment in Antarctica needs to be seen and felt to be appreciated. Quark...
The trip was amazing and the pristine environment in Antarctica needs to be seen and felt to be appreciated. Quark provided a platform to conduct the the trip in a sustainable manner, impeccable procedures to preserve the environment and also good food to enjoy. Thoroughly enjoyable and unforgettable trip. One suggestion for Quark is to clearly advise future participants to cater 2-3 days leeway to allow for flights delay or cancellation due to the changeable weather conditions. There was a 2 days delay for my trip due to planes being unable to land in Antarctica due to accumulated snow on the runway. This caused a frantic rush to change flights and other travel arrangements for many participants aggravated by the limited internet access in Antarctica which could be avoidable or mitigated if the participants were advised of probable delays prior to the trip.Show more
Savannah
July 15th, 2021
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Quark Expeditions. My husband and I did the 'Fly the Drake Passage'...
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Quark Expeditions. My husband and I did the 'Fly the Drake Passage' Antarctica cruise in January 2020, just before the pandemic. We were blown away by the incredible staff and crew. This trip surpassed ALL of our expecations. If you are looking for a high quality experience with like-minded individuals who love nature, wildlife viewing and adventure, Quark is definitely the company to sail with.Show more
Geoff
April 10th, 2013
5.0
The scenery was as breath- taking as I expected - if not more so: the animal life fantastic. What made the journey...
The scenery was as breath- taking as I expected - if not more so: the animal life fantastic. What made the journey was the informative guides, the high quality food and the friendliness of all concerned. A fabulous trip that involved crossing the Antarctic Circle and visiting several historic sites and preserved huts of past years. The most outstanding memory is of the orca pod feeding off a whale: Anoux's beaked whale is rare itself but watching the orca pod surrounding it, taking chunks to eat and arcing as they did so, is a something I will not forget. But this was just one of many fantastic moments. The whole guide staff were very good. They were all polar experts who had personal experiences to talk about and were always happy to answer questions. I felt they dealt with the unfortunate incident of the death of the Japanese lady extremely well and should be commended for this. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Take twice as much digital card space as you think you will need - and then more! There is so much to film both in stills and on video. It was such an amazing experience that I cannot do anything else to potential travellers but - GO!Show more

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Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill, Operated by Quark

Itinerary

Buenos Aires

Optional Activities

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Drake Passage Crossing

Included Activities

Weddell Sea

Included Activities

Weddell Sea - Emperor Penguin Colony Expedition

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Drake Passage Return

Included Activities

Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

Included Activities

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