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Itinerary

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• Days 1 - 11 SAMPLE ITINERARY AS FOLLOWS:

  The Antarctic Peninsula

• Day 1 Ushuaia

  Enjoy the Argentinean leather markets and succulent lamb dishes that Patagonia is so famous for as you explore the southernmost town in the world. Highlights of Ushuaia include an award-winning museum and trips to nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park and its popular “Train at the End of the World”. Overnight at your HOTEL.

• Day 2 Ushuaia

  Arriving at the ship in the afternoon, you will be greeted by our Expedition Team and ship's officers at a safety and orientation briefing followed by the Captain's welcome dinner. After dinner, relax and enjoy the mountainous scenery on an early evening sail down the Beagle Channel past Magellanic Penguin, Rock Cormorant and Sea Lion colonies. (B, D)

• Days 3 - 4 Drake Passage

  Among the wildlife spotting opportunities as you sail south are the Albatrosses, Prions, and Petrels that frequently follow the ship. Look out for the Whales and Dolphins that seen in the area. On board, learn from the informative and entertaining presentations on wildlife, history, and geology of Antarctica. The Depending on sea conditions your vessel should arrive in the South Shetland Islands of the Antarctic Peninsula in the evening of Day 4. (B, L, D)

• Days 5 - 9 Antarctica

  The Expedition Leader and Captain will create a flexible itinerary based on weather, ice, and opportunity. The route will explore most scenic bays and channels of the Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows, bird colonies and whale feeding areas as well as sites of historic and scientific interest. Neko and Paradise Harbors may be explored as well as Wilhelmina Bay, the Lemaire Channel, the wildlife-filled Penola Channel, or Neumayer Channel. Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins abound, and Weddell, Crabeater and Elephant Seals are often found along with predatory Leopard Seals and the aggressive Antarctic Fur Seal. Minke and Humpback Whales are frequent visitors in the late season and Orca sightings are also common. (B, L, D)

• Days 10 -11 Drake Passage

  The presentation series continues along with wildlife spotting during the sail back to Ushuaia. (B, L, D)

• Day 12 Ushuaia disembarkation

  Morning disembarkation sees you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.