Antarctica - Antarctica and the Polar Circle 12 Days/ 11 Nights

ANTARCTICA AND THE POLAR CIRCLE

10 Days / 9 nights

This voyage starts from Tierra del Fuego town of Ushuaia for an unforgettable

expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula and its nearby islands and continue to

travelling to try and reach as far as the Polar Circle.

Cross the Drake Passage and sail through the protected waters to see the

impressive mountains more than 3,000 metres high, enormous glaciers and

gigantic icebergs. You will visit islands with incredible wildlife and have a

chance to walk on the Antarctic continent itself.

Travel to the less-visited islands on the way to through the scenic ice-filled

channels between the mountains and glaciers as you head to the Polar

Circle.

Day 1: USHUAIA (L, D) Board the USHUAIA in the afternoon and depart to

begin your crossing of the Drake Passage.

Day 2 – 3: DRAKE PASSAGE (B, L, D) As you travel through this passage, the

guides will teach you about the different species of wildlife you will start

to see including wandering albatrosses, storm petrels and other sea birds.

Day 4 –7: SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS - ANTARCTIC PENINSULA (B, L, D)

You will attempt to cross to the Polar Circle, first accomplished by Captain

James Cook in 1773 by cruising the narrow passageway of the Gullet. Pass

the Gerlache Strait, an area humpback whales are sometimes seen and

stop at the British World War II base, Port Lockroy. See the penguins at the

Gentoo rookery on Petermann Island, see some sea lions, whale, cormorants

and albatrosses. Your voyage includes excursions and landing by Zodiac

points of interest including Paradise Bay, Prospect Point, Plenau, Fish Islands

and Neko Harbour.

Day 8 -9: DRAKE PASSAGE (B, L, D) Begin crossing this passage for your

return voyage.

DAY 10: USHUAIA (B) This morning you will disembark in Ushuaia.

Includes:

• Accommodation in selected cabin

• Excursions by zodiac

• Lecture program

• Meals as per itinerary

• Expedition shell (jacket)

• Onboard boot rental

Excludes

• Fuel surcharge

• Port charges

• Personal expenses

• Tips.