This is the best Antarctic expedition, a combination of the riches of the Southern Ocean where Albatross rule the waves with the beauty and isolation of South Georgia combined with the majesty of Antarctica. Nowhere on the planet is more pristine and less explored than its southern reaches, and our expedition coincides with the optimum time to visit this amazing world.
| Next Departure |
21st November - 10th December 2010 |
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| Group Size | 100 |
| Departing From | Ushuaia, Argentina |
| Ship Details | M/V Polar Star |
| Field Notes | Additional Trip Information |
| 'Wild 5' | Top 5 highlights for this trip |
| What to Pack | Suggestions for what to bring |
The Southern Ocean is home to the greatest abundance and diversity of penguins and albatross in the world and this expedition is designed to give the maximum opportunity to see as much wildlife as possible. The Falkland Islands and South Georgia are home to hundreds of thousands of albatross and penguins along with seals and whales. Combined with awe inspiring scenery and the icy waters and landscapes of Antarctica, this is truly the expedition of a lifetime.
| Day 1 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
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| Day 2 | Embarkation Day |
| Day 3 | At sea towards Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) |
| Day 4-5 | Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) |
| Days 6 & 7 | The Southern Ocean |
| Days 8-11 | South Georgia |
| Day 12-13 | The Southern Ocean |
| Day 14 | Elephant Island |
| Day 15 | South Shetland Islands |
| Days 16 & 17 | Antarctci Peninsula |
| Days 18 & 19 | The Drake Passage |
| Day 20 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
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