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Antarctica & The Subantarctic Islands Tours
Antarctica for many world travellers is surely the ultimate destination! The aura of this beautiful place stems in part from its remoteness, but also from the history of its exploration by the intrepid men who battled such incredible hardships to open it up for further exploration. However, the rugged mountains, coastlines, islands and icebergs that so challenged these initial heroic explorers now delight the modern traveller, who can finally journey to this fabled land in relative safety and comfort. The scenic settings are as magnificent as any on earth, and the scale of nearly everything is absolutely grand to say the least.
Our voyage traverses some of the most interesting areas in the Southern Ocean; notably the Falkland and South Georgia Islands, both of which are renowned as amongst the richest of all Subantarctic islands. South Georgia’s rugged beauty is worthy of Antarctica itself, while the Falkland Islands are better known as the battlegrounds for the 1982 Anglo-Argentine War. Several days are spent cruising from one island group to the next until we find ourselves at the very tip of this icy continent. Cetaceans seen on these passages range from the small yet striking Hourglass and Commerson’s Dolphins, to the very largest of the lot – the mighty Blue whale. This journey to Antarctica is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience – except, of course, for those who love it so much they simply have to return!
| tour name and dates |
Customized private tours available on request
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| tour cost | Classic Antartica, the Falklands and South Georgia (19 days): from US$9,350 pp
Peninsula Adventure (11 days): from US$5,700 pp: Galapagos of the Southern Ocean - Australasian Subantarctic (14 days): from US$5,475 pp Classic Antarctica, the Falklands and South Georgia (19 days): from US$10,800 pp |
| maximum group size | according to ship's capacity and 6 guides |
| habitats covered |
coastal and pelagic waters, sub-Antarctic islands & Antarctic Peninsula, pack ice |
| climate |
temperate to subzero, sunny and calm to gale force conditions can be expected |
| tour pace & walking |
easy pace, mostly undemanding walks |
| accommodation | comfortable expedition cruise ship |
| ease of mammal viewing | moderate |
| top mammals | Humpback Whales, Fin, Antarctic Minke, Sei & Killer Whales; Commerson’s, Hourglass & Peale’s Dolphin, Southern Elephant, Leopard and Crabeater Seal |
| top birds | King Penguin, Wandering and Light-mantled Albatross, Snow Petrel, Striated Caracara, Snowy Sheathbill, chance for Emperor Penguin |
| other attractions | spectacular sub-Antarctic scenery, the most remote continent, icebergs and pack ice, breeding albatross, great penguin rookeries |
| photographic opportunities | incredible |
| itinerary |
Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia, boarding ship, and departure
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Contact us for a detailed itinerary or other details.
