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Taste of Antarctica - M/V Greg Mortimer

10 days
Start and end in Ushuaia
4.5
8,252 reviews

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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. Day 1

    Ushuaia

    Ushuaia
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel in Ushuaia to be confirmed (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Escondido pre-embarkation tour (to be confirmed at hospitality desk)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  2. Day 2

    Ushuaia to Ship

    Ushuaia to Ship
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner to celebrate the start of the expedition)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Mandatory embarkation briefings
    • Welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Escondido tour - panoramic drive through glacial valleys, evergreen and deciduous forests, waterfalls and rivers in the Andes; visit Garibaldi Pass, Lake Escondido and Fagnano Lake viewpoints; visit local ranch; Fuegian lamb barbecue lunch
    Landmarks
    Lake Escondido
    Fagnano Lake
    Garibaldi Pass
  3. Day 3

    Drake Passage Crossing

    Drake Passage Crossing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife guidelines and biosecurity procedure briefing
    • Lecture program on Antarctica's history, wildlife and environment
    • Seabird watching and photography

    Optional Activities

    • Gym facilities
    • Wellness centre
    • Observation lounge relaxation
  4. Day 4

    Approach Antarctica

    Approach Antarctica
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Iceberg sighting and observation

    Optional Activities

    • First landing in Antarctica (weather and time permitting)
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Antarctic Peninsula
  5. Day 5

    Antarctica Exploration Begins

    Antarctica Exploration Begins
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of western Antarctic Peninsula
    • Exploration of South Shetland Islands
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
    South Shetland Islands
  6. Day 6

    Antarctica Active Exploration

    Antarctica Active Exploration
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises along ice cliffs and among grounded icebergs
    • Penguin rookery visits
    • Historic hut exploration
    • Coastal landings and exploration
    • Hiking on pebbly beaches and snow-covered ridgelines

    Optional Activities

    • Optional activities (specific activities to be confirmed)
    • Polar plunge in polar waters (conditions permitting)
  7. Day 7

    Antarctic Navigation and Observation

    Antarctic Navigation and Observation
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ship navigation through dramatic straits
    • Whale watching in scenic bays
    • Observation lounge access

    Optional Activities

    • Bridge visits (open at captain's discretion)
  8. Day 8

    Final Antarctica and Drake Passage Return

    Final Antarctica and Drake Passage Return
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Final morning landing in South Shetland Islands
    • Lectures on Antarctic experience
    • Film presentations
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Cape Horn Approach

    Cape Horn Approach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cape Horn viewing (weather and time permitting)
    Landmarks
    Cape Horn
  10. Day 10

    Disembarkation in Ushuaia

    Disembarkation in Ushuaia

    Optional Activities

    • Ushuaia exploration (for passengers with flights after 12:30 pm)

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