Summary
Revel in the excitement of crossing the famed Drake Passage after embarking from Ushuaia, with the convenience of a northbound return flight at the end of your expedition. Minke and humpback whales or Adélie penguins floating on ice floes may greet you as you pass, enroute to the northernmost tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. The surreal silence in this vast wilderness may at first overwhelm, but playful, charismatic wildlife and your intrepid traveling companions keep you grounded. You’ll develop a new appreciation and understanding of Antarctica’s extreme contrasts - harsh, rugged mountain peaks and fragile ecosystems; stark, lonely icescapes and populous, gregarious penguins.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Ushuaia, Argentina
- Day 2
- Embarkation Day
- Day 3-4
- Crossing The Drake Passage
- Day 5-8
- Antarctic Peninsula And South Shetland Islands
- Day 9
- Disembarkation And Fly To Punta Arenas
- Day 10
- Depart For Home
Countries (3): Antarctica (Argentina), Argentina, South Shetland Islands
Travel Cities (6): Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, Neko Harbour, Port Lockroy, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia