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Experience three epic destinations of the
Southern Ocean: the wildlife oasis of the
Falkland Islands, breathtaking South Georgia
Island, with its legends
of Shackleton and
spectacular colonies of
stately king penguins, and
the celebrated Antarctic
Peninsula, a dazzling
realm of glistening
icebergs and towering
peaks rising straight from
the sea. On this small-ship
expedition, set out for
adventures by go-anywhere
Zodiacs amid drifting bergs, hike on remote
shores amid throngs of chattering penguins
and basking elephant seals, and learn from
expert naturalists who illuminate the dream
world of the Antarctic.
Days 1-7 Ushuaia / Falkland Islands From
Ushuaia, voyage to the rugged Falklands, a
famously British outpost with spectacular seabird
colonies and charismatic rockhopper penguins.
Days 8-11 South Georgia Island This stunning
island holds one of the greatest concentrations of
wildlife on the planet. Walk black-sand beaches
among tens of thousands of king penguins and
basking elephant seals, look for nesting albatross,
and visit the evocative grave of the great explorer
Shackleton at the old Norwegian whaling station
of Grytviken.
Days 12-20 Scotia Sea /
South Shetland Islands /
Antarctic Peninsula
Cross the Scotia Sea to
the wildlife-rich Antarctic
Peninsula. Walk amid
teeming penguin colonies,
visit a research station,
explore by Zodiac, and
take a bracing dip in the
hot springs at Deception
Island. Return to Ushuaia
and depart on Day 20.
South Georgia’s extraordinary wildlife colonies are a match for its wondrous
glacier-clad landscape. PHOTO: FLIP NICKLIN
BILL BACHMANN
HIGHLIGHTS
• Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia,
and the Falklands—all on one fantastic
journey!
• Epic wildlife experiences including South
Georgia’s thousands of king penguins
• Expert Antarctic naturalists and historians
to enrich your experience
• Sea kayaking and snowshoeing options
on several departures
DETAILS
• 20-day trip begins and ends in Ushuaia
• 18 nights aboard an expedition ship,
1 night hotel
• All meals included
DATES
Dec 22, 2016-Jan 9, 2017
Jan 6-25
Feb 22-Mar 13
Oct 29-Nov 18
Nov 20-Dec 8
Dec 18, 2017-Jan 5, 2018
Jan 3-23, 2018
Jan 25-Feb 13
TRIP COST
From $10,995
Cruise length, itinerary, embarkation and
disembarkation cities, and pricing vary by
departure.
TRIP LEVEL 1+ 2 3 4 5 6 7
19-day expedition cruise, nature walks on
uneven ground, Zodiac cruising with wet
landings, possibility of rough seas and
cold weather
“It was the thrill
of a lifetime!
The Zodiac rides
were great
and the staff
made sure we
could see and do
everything.”
Joanne G.
Denver CO