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17 Night South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula Penguin Safari and Land Tour

From Ushuaia to Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer

Quark Expeditions
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13945264
  • Departs: Sun, Feb 16, 2025
  • Returns: Wed, Mar 5, 2025
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    Balcony $22,871
    Suite $25,496
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Feb 16, 2025
    Day
    1
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    You will begin your journey in Ushuaia, a small but bustling port at the tip of South America. It's the ideal gateway for you to explore the southern extent of Patagonia while preparing for your adventure ahead. Get active in the mountains or enjoy handcrafted chocolate at a cafe in town.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Feb 17, 2025
    Day
    2
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Monday - Feb 17, 2025
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Cruising Beagle Channel, Argentina
    Embarkation will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail down the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of anticipation as you depart!
    Tuesday - Feb 18, 2025
    Day
    3
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    There are many activities to keep you engaged while you are at sea. Learn to identify seabirds that glide alongside the ship, or attend dynamic presentations by your Expedition Team. You will be prepped on safety procedures for Zodiac cruises and shore landings, and also be given instructions for getting the most out of your optional sea kayaking adventures (extra cost), a truly intimate way to experience Antarctica. If conditions are right, the first indication that you are approaching South Georgia is the sight of birds around a group of rocky spires called Shag Rocks. Have your binoculars and cameras ready to capture these rocky spires rising out of the icy ocean waters. Shags and prions often rest here, and due to nutrient rich upwellings around the rocks it can be a good place to keep a lookout for whales. ...
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    Wednesday - Feb 19, 2025
    Day
    4
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Thursday - Feb 20, 2025
    Day
    5
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Friday - Feb 21, 2025
    Day
    6
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Saturday - Feb 22, 2025
    Day
    7
    South Georgia Island
    • South Georgia Island
    After enjoying South Georgia from a distance, we'll head toward its numerous beaches to find a bay for your first excursion. Landing sites are varied, largely determined by the weather conditions of your voyage. The sites you visit will provide you with wildlife encounters unrivaled anywhere else on Earth. South Georgia is one of the most fertile breeding grounds in the world for sub-Antarctic wildlife, with beaches blanketed with penguins and seals. It won't take you long to realize that you are in a birder's paradise, as burrowing seabirds, albatrosses, and petrels can be seen in abundance. You'll find that South Georgia, once a popular base for whalers and sealers, is also scattered with abandoned relics and evidence of human activity from centuries gone by. Your Expedition Team will help bring those days to life while you visit old whaling stations and enjoy presentations on the South Georgia of then and now. One of the most significant sites you will visit on the island is Grytviken. This settlement is one of the first whaling stations established in sub-Antarctic waters. Grytviken possesses a special appeal largely because it's the site of the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of the most famous Antarctic explorers. ...
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    Sunday - Feb 23, 2025
    Day
    8
    South Georgia Island
    • South Georgia Island
    Monday - Feb 24, 2025
    Day
    9
    South Georgia Island
    • South Georgia Island
    Tuesday - Feb 25, 2025
    Day
    10
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Say goodbye to the king penguins as you leave for your next destination: Antarctica! Your days at sea are filled with presentations and workshops led by your Expedition Team, who will prepare you for the wildlife and landscapes that will surround you upon your arrival on the 7th Continent.
    Wednesday - Feb 26, 2025
    Day
    11
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Thursday - Feb 27, 2025
    Day
    12
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    The most common reaction upon reaching Antarctica is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is hard to put into words, since few places are as untouched and enduring as Antarctica. You will discover a land of extremes. One moment you'll be overcome with a feeling of complete isolation and silence, and the next moment you'll be inspired by nature as a calving glacier crashes into a brilliant blue sea or a curious penguin waddles by to observe you. Your Expedition Team will take care of you at each excursion, whether you are Zodiac cruising, visiting a historical site, or observing penguin colonies. Chinstrap, Adelie, and gentoo penguins are found here, along with Weddell, fur, crabeater, and leopard seals. Keep a lookout for Antarctic whales, such as minkes, while on a Zodiac cruise. Each day and each excursion will present a new array of creatures to delight you and keep your camera busy. As exciting as the Zodiac excursions and landings are, perhaps you'll treat yourself to an extra-special Antarctic experience by booking an optional paddling excursion (at an extra cost), or cast reason aside and jump into Antarctic waters for the Polar Plunge! ...
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    Friday - Feb 28, 2025
    Day
    13
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Saturday - Mar 1, 2025
    Day
    14
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Sunday - Mar 2, 2025
    Day
    15
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Monday - Mar 3, 2025
    Day
    16
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    After more than a dozen days of unique wildlife encounters and remarkable landscapes, your journey home begins. Crossing the Drake is your unofficial rite of passage. Spend time on deck watching for seabirds and whales, enjoy presentations by your Expedition Team, or simply relax and reminisce about your experiences. ...
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    Tuesday - Mar 4, 2025
    Day
    17
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Wednesday - Mar 5, 2025
    Day
    18
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning, which allows you to continue your adventure onward or catch your flights home.


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