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Classic Antarctica - Douglas Mawson

12 days
Start and end in Ushuaia
4.5
8,651 traveler reviews

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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. Day 1

    Ushuaia

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Ushuaia to be confirmed (or similar))
  2. Day 2

    Ushuaia to Ship

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner to celebrate the start of the Antarctic expedition)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Beagle Channel catamaran cruise (optional afternoon activity - see optional activities)
    • Welcome dinner onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Beagle Channel catamaran cruise - depart hotel lobby 12:45 pm, sail towards Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, view sea lions and imperial cormorants on Bridges Archipelago, observe seabirds including gulls, rock cormorants, skuas, petrels, albatrosses and cauquenes, hear stories about local people and communities
    Landmarks
    Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
    Beagle Channel
  3. Day 3

    Drake Passage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Expert lectures on Antarctic wildlife and history
    • Environmental briefing
    • Safety briefing
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  4. Day 4

    South Shetland Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Landings at South Shetland Islands (Aitcho, Robert or Deception Islands - weather and ice dependent)
    Landmarks
    Aitcho Island
    Robert Island
    Deception Island
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Day 5

    Antarctic Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac exploration of penguin rookeries
    • Zodiac cruise viewing icebergs and seals
    • Historic sites and scientific station visits
    • Landing on Antarctic Peninsula

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking through narrow waterways in search of wildlife and serenity
    Landmarks
    Gerlache Strait
    Antarctic Peninsula
  6. Day 6

    Antarctic Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of western Antarctic Peninsula (itinerary designed daily by expedition team based on conditions)
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  7. Day 7

    Penguin Rookeries

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk among penguin colonies at gentoo, Adelie and chinstrap penguin rookeries
    • Zodiac exploration of glacial scenery
    • Landing at Paradise Harbour (possible)
    • Landing at Hydrurga Rocks (possible)
    • Landing at Half Moon Island (possible)
    Landmarks
    Paradise Harbour
    Hydrurga Rocks
    Half Moon Island
    Livingston Island
  8. Day 8

    Lemaire Channel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Lemaire Channel
    Landmarks
    Lemaire Channel
  9. Day 9

    Port Lockroy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Port Lockroy museum
    • Gift shop visit
    • Postal services at world's southernmost Post Office
    Landmarks
    Port Lockroy
    Goudier Island
  10. Day 10

    Drake Passage Return

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Expert lectures on Antarctic experience
    • Film presentations
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  11. Day 11

    Cape Horn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sailing near Cape Horn (weather and time dependent)
    Landmarks
    Cape Horn
  12. Day 12

    Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Beagle Channel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore downtown Ushuaia (for passengers on later flights)
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel

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