Penguin chicks, South Georgia

Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia: Islands of the Southern Ocean

Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia: Islands of the Southern Ocean

» Antarctica

» Nov 22 2018Dec 9 2018 (18 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Experience several incredible penguin colonies, including the largest king penguin rookery in the world
  • Wander the quaint British town of Stanley in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
  • Follow in the footsteps of the great explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s perilous voyage to South Georgia and reflect at his resting place
  • Visit abandoned whaling stations and learn about the region’s wildlife and environment

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Ushuaia
  • Day 2 – Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
  • Day 3 – At sea
  • Days 4 and 5 – Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
  • Days 6 and 7 – At sea
  • Day 8 to 13 – South Georgia
  • Days 14 to 17 – At sea
  • Day 18 – Disembark in Ushuaia

Experience one of the last untamed places on the planet

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SHIP

Ocean Adventurer

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

Ocean Adventurer

Owner´s Suite

Suite

Deluxe

Superior

Main Deck Twin Window

Main Deck Twin Porthole

Lower Deck Twin

Triple

Clipper-club

Dinning Room

Library

Main Lounge

Rich in history and home to astoundingly diverse and abundant wildlife, South Georgia is often called the Galapagos of the Poles. This epic expedition to remote lands traversed by the legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton gives adventurous travelers the unparalleled opportunity to explore this wildlife paradise and the equally unspoiled and storied Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) in great depth.

Immersed in this spectacular setting, you’ll enjoy unforgettable encounters with historically significant sites and unique wildlife unafraid of humans. Come face to face with thousands of curious king penguins and a sea of fur and elephant seals, blanketing beaches nestled below towering snow-capped mountains. Here, your days will be devoted to experiencing one of the last untamed places on the planet, mesmerised by the magnificent beauty of these rugged and pristine landscapes and the wildlife that call them home.


CABINS & PRICES

Triple
Lower deck
Main deck porthole
Main deck window
Superior
Deluxe
Suite
Owner suite

INCLUDES

  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board
  • All shore landings per the daily program
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as scheduled
  • A photographic journal documenting the expedition
  • Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
  • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • A hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
  • Comprehensive predeparture materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
  • All luggage handling aboard the ship
  • Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500,000 per person
  • Group transfer in Ushuaia from the airport to the pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
  • All gratuities
  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia, with breakfast
  • Group transfer from the hotel to the ship on embarkation day
  • Group transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from the ship to the local airport

EXCLUDES

  • International airfare
  • Passport and visa expenses
  • Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
  • Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
  • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
  • Excess-baggage fees on international flights
  • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
  • Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified
  • Phone and Internet charges
  • Additional overnight accommodation
  • Optional adventure activities

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