Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

Antarctica JOURNEY TO THE WHITE CONTINENT AT THE END OF THE EARTH

BARBARA BANKS

HIGHLIGHTS • Active expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, a breathtaking wildlife paradise • Cruise past icebergs of the South Shetland Islands and Paradise Bay, take a dip in the thermal waters at Deception Island, see the stunning Lemaire Channel • With expert naturalists, hike amid colonies of penguins and explore ice-strewn bays by Zodiac DETAILS • 12-day trip begins and ends in Ushuaia* • 10 nights aboard an expedition ship, 1 night hotel • All meals included

Exciting Zodiac excursions bring you incredible views of the towering, sculpted icebergs of Antarctica. PHOTO: ART WOLFE

Antarctica is hypnotically beautiful, with its towering blue-white icebergs, mountains sheering from the sea, and spectacular pageant of wildlife. Walk among shoreline rookeries thronged with penguins, look for spouting whales in iceberg-filled bays, spot incredible Antarctic birds soaring overhead, including the fabled wandering albatross, explore by Zodiac, and marvel at the nearly 24-hour daylight. There are even options to sea kayak or camp on most journeys! Expert naturalists bring the Antarctic world to life for you as they share their passion for this miraculous realm. Days 1-4 Ushuaia / Embark / Drake Passage From Ushuaia, navigate the historic Beagle Channel, traveled by Charles Darwin aboard the HMS Beagle in 1835. Mighty albatross and Cape petrels soar above the wake of the ship as you cross the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula. Days 5-12 Antarctic Peninsula / Drake Passage / Ushuaia You’ll have five exciting days to absorb the pristine beauty of the Peninsula. Set out for guided walks among thousands of clamorous penguins, explore historic outposts, look for humpback

DATES Nov 27-Dec 8, 2017 Dec 5-16 Dec 4-15 Dec 9-19 Dec 14-25 Dec 15-27 Jan 5-16, 2018 Dec 18-29 Jan 15-26

Dec 26,’18-Jan 6,2019 Dec 28,’18-Jan8,2019

Feb 13-25

KEITH SZAFRANSKI Feb 25-Mar 8

Jan 18-29, 2019

Nov 23-Dec 3 Nov 30-Dec 10

Feb 6-17 Feb 16-27

whales, and take Zodiac excursions to massive icebergs and ice floes where seals laze. Destinations may include Paulet Island, home to thousands of Adélie penguins, Paradise Bay, with its ice cliffs and icebergs, and the narrow Lemaire Channel, where the ship navigates a stunning waterway between sheer 3,000-foot peaks. Most departures have options for camping or sea kayaking, weather permitting. The ship will also sail into the sea-flooded crater of Deception Island, where hardy souls can take a dip in a small natural hot spring on the rocky shoreline. In the true spirit of expedition

TRIP COST From $8,995

Cruise length, itinerary, emabarkation and disembarkation cities, and pricing vary by departure. TRIP LEVEL 1 + 2 3 4 5 6 7 12-day expedition cruise, nature walks on uneven ground, sea kayaking and camping options on several departures, Zodiac cruising with wet landings, possibility of rough seas and cold weather

cruising, the expedition leader and captain will determine the best course for the weather and ice conditions, and to maximize your wildlife encounters. On Days 10-11, keep an eye out for whales and seabirds as the ship returns across the famed Drake Passage to Ushuaia. Disembark on Day 12 and depart.

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