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Antarctica Through the Lens - M/V Sylvia Earle

12 days
Start and end in South Shetland Islands
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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

    Punta Arenas

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Punta Arenas to be confirmed (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Punta Arenas restaurants and bars offering local and international cuisine
    • Purchase last minute items in the city
    Landmarks
    Straits of Magellan
  2. Day 2

    Punta Arenas to King George Island

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Charter flight to King George Island
    • Zodiac transfer to ship
    • Ship briefings
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    King George Island
    South Shetland Islands
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  3. Day 3

    Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  4. Day 4

    Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac excursions and landings
    • Shore excursions
    • Penguin rookery visits
    • Historic hut exploration
    • Wildlife observation
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
    South Shetland Islands
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  5. Day 5

    Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac excursions and landings
    • Shore excursions
    • Penguin rookery visits
    • Historic hut exploration
    • Wildlife observation
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  6. Day 6

    Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises along ice cliffs and among icebergs
    • Zodiac transfers to land
    • Penguin rookery visits
    • Historic hut visits
    • Peninsula exploration
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  7. Day 7

    Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Beach walks and exploration
    • Ridgeline hiking

    Optional Activities

    • Polar plunge - full immersion in polar waters
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  8. Day 8

    Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises and shore excursions
    • Strait cruising
    • Whale watching in scenic bays
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  9. Day 9

    Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Observation lounge access
    • Bridge viewing access
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  10. Day 10

    South Shetland Islands to Drake Passage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Final South Shetland Islands landing
    • Lectures and film presentations

    Optional Activities

    • Observation lounge time
    • Reflection and discussion about Antarctic experience
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Drake Passage
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  11. Day 11

    Drake Passage to Cape Horn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Cape Horn viewing
    Landmarks
    Cape Horn
  12. Day 12

    Beagle Channel to Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Beagle Channel cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia before afternoon airport transfer (for those with flights after 12:30 pm)
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
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