Antarctic Peninsular Tour

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Antarctic Peninsular & South Shetland

Antarctica is a nature-lover and photographer's dream - make sure you pack
plenty of film for these life-changing adventures! Conjuring images of the world's
most respected Explorers - Scott, Shackleton, Amundsen - the untamed icy
wilderness of the Antarctic leaves no traveler untouched. .

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Heading South
From Ushuaia, the world most southerly city, you board your converted icebreaker and head out along the Beagle Channel into the Drake Passage. Your destination is the rugged and beautiful wilderness of Antarctica – the white continent. Followed by wandering albatross and storm petrels the anticipation grows as you catch sight of your first giant iceberg and finally reach land.

Antarctica revealed
Many superlatives are used to describe Antarctica but nothing prepares you for its awe-inspiring beauty. Sculpted aquamarine icebergs float beneath vast glaciers and soaring cliffs provide the backdrop to abandoned whaling and research stations. Whilst the scenery is truly spectacular, for many the magical moments are those spent watching penguins run and slide on the ice, seals play or whales break the surface of the water.

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 (11/12nts).

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 Ushuaia via Buenos Aires.

Day 3 - Embark your cruise ship.

Day 4 -5 Cross Drake Passage.

Day 6 -8 Antarctic Peninsula.

Day 9 - 10 South Shetland Islands

Day 11 - 12 Drake Passage.

Day 13 - Disembark ship and fly to Buenos Aires

Remote wilderness
Penguins, seals & whales
Giant icebergs & glaciers
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA & SOUTH
SHETLAND ISLES The most ecologically diverse region of this vast continent, teeming with bird and marine mammal life including whale, orca, seal