Antarctic Cruise - Falklands

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Falklands & South Georgia

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most respected Explorers - Scott, Shackleton, Amundsen - the untamed icy
wilderness of the Antarctic leaves no traveler untouched. .

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Falklands & South Georgia
The Falklands, an archipelago of some 400 islands, with thousands of penguins and albatross are a birder’s paradise. Mountainous South Georgia is covered in huge glaciers, scenic fjords and alpine peaks. The highlights for many are the huge king penguin colonies, as well as the fur and elephant seals. The islands are also of great historical interest and you will learn both about the Falklands War and Shackleton’s epic journey.

Antarctic Peninsula
Journeying south you reach Antarctica itself. Scientific research stations and abandoned whaling bases provide links to man’s presence but the main focus is exploring the amazing scenery and wildlife. Get close to whales in your Zodiac, bathe in the hot and cold water of Deception Island, be surrounded by penguins and watch vast chunks of ice calve off glaciers. Reluctantly you head into the Drake Passage to return to Ushuaia.

Lyubov Orlova
On your voyage southwards the Lyubov Orlova is the ideal ship for a comfortable cruise, with 59 outside cabins, all with private facilities. A spacious dining room will provide hearty and delicious food during your voyage, and there is a fully stocked library with Polar-themed literature. She is also equipped with durable Zodiacs for cruising closer to the water and for any shore landings. Towards the end of 2006, this spacious, ice-strengthened ship underwent extensive renovations to the forward lounge, dining room and cabins.

Clipper Adventurer
The sister-ship of Lyubov Orlova, built in 1975, underwent a $13-million conversion in 1998. Carrying up to 122 passengers, she is prepared for a comfortable voyage with a fully equipped library, spacious lounge area and excellent restaurant facilities. She has a proud reputation as a well-appointed, elegant expedition ship for softer adventures. The ship is equipped with Zodiacs for shore landings and ocean-level cruising, yet offers fine dining and cabins with exterior views and en suite facilities.

The Trip

Graded ‘easy’ but can be ‘moderate to demanding’ depending on the amount of activity you wish to take part in ashore. All walks and on-shore visits are optional. Anyone who is reasonably fit should be able to take part. You should be in good health and be able to get in and out of a Zodiac inflatable boat. This trip visits remote areas where there is no access to modern medical facilities although there is a doctor on board.Travel in these extreme regions means that itineraries can and do change to take into account local weather, sea and ice conditions. Flexibility and a sense of adventure are the key to getting the most from expedition cruising.

Top Tips

Bring plenty of spare batteries for your camera; the cold temperatures mean that batteries run low on power much more quickly than usual. Bring all that you need from the UK as the small shop on the ship may not stock the ones that you need. A pair of binoculars is invaluable. There are some world renowned experts on board that can give you a great insight to the area and its wildlife. Take full advantage of this and ask as many questions as possible.

You will have: Hotel in Ushuaia (1nt), en suite cabin onboard ship (19 nights).

Meals included -All meals whilst on cruise, breakfast only in hotels.

Transport

Your transport:Minibus, ship, Zodiac inflatable, on foot.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - 2 Fly to Buenos Aires.

Day 3 - Fly to Ushuaia.

Day 4 -Embark Ushuaia.

Day 5 - 6 Drake Passage. .

Day 7 - 9 Antarctic Peninsula.

Day 10 - 12 Scotia Sea.

Day 13 - 16 South Georgia.

Day 17 - 18 Atlantic Ocean.

Day 19 - 20 Falkland Islands.

Day 21 - Atlantic Ocean.

Day 22 - Disembark Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires.

Day 23 - 24 Fly to London.

Ultimate Antarctic experience
Rugged Sub-Antarctic islands
Antarctic Peninsula & Lemaire Channel