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Classic Antarctica - M/V Sylvia Earle (including Goudier Island, 6 destinations)

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Start and end in Ushuaia
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Polar
Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
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 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Ushuaia

    Ushuaia
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Ushuaia to Embarkation

    Ushuaia to Embarkation
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner to celebrate the start of the expedition)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner onboard
    • Mandatory safety and environmental briefings

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon catamaran cruise in Beagle Channel to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse with wildlife viewing (sea lions, imperial cormorants, gulls, rock cormorants, skuas, petrels, albatrosses, cauquenes)
    Landmarks
    Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
    Beagle Channel
    Bridges Archipelago
  4. Day 3

    Drake Passage Crossing

    Drake Passage Crossing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lectures from polar experts on Antarctic wildlife and history
    • Environmental and safety briefings for upcoming landings
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  5. Day 4

    South Shetland Islands

    South Shetland Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Possible landings at South Shetland Islands (Aitcho, Robert, or Deception Islands - depending on ice and weather conditions)
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Aitcho Island
    Robert Island
    Deception Island
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. Day 5

    Antarctic Peninsula

    Antarctic Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac exploration of penguin rookeries
    • Zodiac cruising among icebergs and ice floes
    • Visits to historic sites and scientific stations
    • Possible shore landings on the Antarctic continent

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking through narrow waterways (search for wildlife and serenity)
    Landmarks
    Gerlache Strait
    Antarctic Peninsula
  7. Day 6

    Antarctic Peninsula Exploration

    Antarctic Peninsula Exploration
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  8. Day 7

    Antarctic Peninsula Wildlife and Glaciers

    Antarctic Peninsula Wildlife and Glaciers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Shore walks among penguin colonies (gentoo, Adelie, chinstrap)
    • Zodiac exploration of glacial scenery
    • Possible landings at Paradise Harbour, Hydrurga Rocks, and Half Moon Island
    Landmarks
    Paradise Harbour
    Hydrurga Rocks
    Half Moon Island
    Livingston Island
  9. Day 8

    Lemaire Channel

    Lemaire Channel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Lemaire Channel (subject to ice conditions)
    Landmarks
    Lemaire Channel
  10. Day 9

    Port Lockroy

    Port Lockroy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Port Lockroy museum and historic site
    • Access to Penguin Post Office (world's most southern post office)

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase postcards and send from the Penguin Post Office
    • Shopping at Port Lockroy gift shop
    Landmarks
    Port Lockroy
    Goudier Island
  11. Day 10

    Return to Drake Passage

    Return to Drake Passage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lectures on Antarctic experience
    • Film presentations
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  12. Day 11

    Cape Horn

    Cape Horn
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Possible sailing near Cape Horn (weather and time permitting)
    Landmarks
    Cape Horn
  13. Day 12

    Ushuaia Disembarkation

    Ushuaia Disembarkation
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cruise up Beagle Channel
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel

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