2019 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

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

HIGHLIGHTS • Active expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, a breathtaking wildlife paradise • Cruise past icebergs of the South Shet- land 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 DATES Nov 30-Dec 10, 2018 Dec 27, ’19-Jan 6, ’20 Dec 28, ’18-Jan 8, ’19 Dec 28, ’19-Jan 8, ’20 Jan 18-29, 2019 Jan 7-18, 2020 Feb 6-17 Jan 17-27 Feb 16-27 Jan 26-Feb 6 Mar 2-15 Feb 4-15 Nov 29-Dec 9 Feb 14-28 Dec 8-19 Feb 15-26 Dec 18-28 Feb 27-Mar 11 Dec 18-29 Cruise length, itinerary, embarkation and disembarkation cities, and pricing vary by departure. TRIP LEVEL 1 + 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 TRIP COST From $7295

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

Drake Passage, the famed body of water between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands in Antarctica. The Atlantic and Pacific oceans meet in this 600-mile-wide passage, and it played an important role as a trade route before the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914. Days 5-12 Antarctic Peninsula / Drake Passage / Ushuaia You’ll have five exciting days to explore the pristine beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula. Set out for guided walks among clamorous penguins, explore historic Port Lockroy, look for humpback whales, and take Zodiac excursions alongside 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 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 crosses Drake Passage, returning to Ushuaia. Disembark on Day 12 and depart.

spouting whales, and spot Antarctic seabirds soaring overhead, including the fabled wandering albatross. You’ll explore by Zodiac, learn about the daring exploits of Antarctic explorers, and photograph sculpted icebergs in the ethereal austral light. There are

“This trip was history, adventure, picture- perfect images, extraordinary cuisine, unequaled

service, and breathtaking nature.”

Gus and Christine H. Meeker CO

options to sea kayak or camp on most journeys. Expert naturalists and historians bring the Antarctic world to life as they share their passion for this miraculous realm. Days 1-4 Ushuaia / Embark / Drake Passage From Ushuaia, embark and watch from deck as your ship navigates the historic Beagle Channel, named for Darwin’s journey aboard the HMS Beagle in 1835. Mighty albatrosses and Cape petrels soar above the wake of the ship as you cross the

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From Punta Arenas, fly right to the South Shetland Islands for a five-day Antarctic Peninsula cruise. Dec 2018-Feb 2020. From $12,395.

Experience the Antarctic Peninsula’s spectacular wildlife and towering icebergs on an active small-ship expedition. PHOTO: MICHAEL S. NOLAN

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