Study Spanish ,Travel to Antarctica and South Islands in an exclusively expedition ship.

Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent, overlying the South Pole. Situated in the southern hemisphere and largely south of the Antarctic Circle, Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. At 14.4 million km², it is the fifth-largest continent in area after Asia, Africa, North America, and South America; in turn, Europe and Australia are smaller. Some 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice, which averages at least 1.6 kilometers (1.0 mi) in thickness.
On average, Antarctica is the coldest, driest and windiest continent, and has the highest average elevation of all the continents.[1] Since there is little precipitation, except at the coasts, the interior of the continent is technically the largest desert in the world.

 

Expedition Ship Adventures

A perfect introduction to Antarctica aboard an ice-strengthened expedition ship designed to carry about 100 passengers on a relaxed, comfortable adventure – with regular Zodiac landings; specialist presentations and guidance ashore; an interactive polar arts program on many departures; and exceptional cuisine and service.

Classic Antarctica: Discovering the Peninsula


This easygoing, compact adventure offers you the very best of Antarctica: exploring vast penguin rookeries; sighting Minke whales, leopard seals and other unique wildlife; visiting historic research bases; tapping into our team’s collective expertise aboard the expedition ships Lyubov Orlova, Sarpik Ittuk, and Sarfaq Ittuk; and enjoying unforgettable walks on the White Continent surrounded by snowcapped peaks, giant tabular icebergs and crystal-blue seas.


Days 1 & 2: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina


Arrive in Ushuaia and transfer independently to our conveniently located hotel; explore at your leisure in this frontier port overlooked by the rugged Martial Mounts. Next morning, enjoy a guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park, home to Caracaras, Black-faced Ibis, Magellanic Woodpeckers and the Fuegian red fox, among other species. Walk seaside paths through guindo forest and by mountain lakes on the Chilean
frontier.

Then learn more about local culture and history over a traditional Argentine asado barbecue.In late afternoon, your Expedition Team welcomes you aboard your ice-strengthened ship as we sail into the scenic Beagle Channel to begin your Antarctic adventure.

Days 3, 4 & 5: Drake Passage and South Shetland Islands


We cross the famed Drake Passage, named for the 16th-century English navigator Sir Francis Drake, looking out for Wandering Albatross and other seabirds from the ship’s spacious decks and promenades. We also cross the Antarctic Convergence, a biological barrier where cold polar waters sink beneath warmer waters from the temperate zones. Expect to sight the South Shetland Islands, lying just to the north of the Antarctic Peninsula, late in the afternoon on Day 4.

On our planned landings you will explore penguin rookeries and have chances to spot Antarctic fur seals and southern elephant seals on the beaches or hunting their prey. We may also visit one of the many research bases in the archipelago. And keep an eye out for Antarctica’s
only two flowering plants, which thrive here during the short southern summer. On many visits the ship is able to sail through a narrow passage leading into the sunken volcanic caldera of Deception Island.Here, if the tide allows, you may wish to strip down to your bathing suit and take a dip in the thermal waters of Pendulum Cove.

 

Days 6, 7, 8 & 9: Antarctic Peninsula


The centerpiece of our expedition is the Antarctic Peninsula, the most readily accessible part of the White Continent, with its vast snow-covered landscapes ringed by jagged mountains, its spectacular waterways
choked with glacial ice cascading into the sea. Count on seeing extensive rookeries of Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adélie Penguins, plus a wide diversity of other bird life, including Blue-eyed Shags, Kelp Gulls, Snowy Sheathbills, Cape Petrels and Antarctic Terns. You may also encounter Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals, as well as orcas, and humpback and Minke whales.

Our exploration of the Peninsula typically begins with a visit to Paradise Bay or nearby Neko Harbor, both offering unforgettable views of calm, iceberg-filled waters. We visit the thriving Gentoo Penguin colonies at Port Lockroy, site of the secret British scientific station established in World War II by James Marr, who as a young Boy Scout visited Antarctica with Shackleton. Th e base has been transformed into one of the most isolated museums in the world (with a post offi ce where you can mail cards home). Back aboard the comfortable ship, we make use of the icestrengthened hull to navigate some of the most breathtaking waterways in the world.
If pack ice and icebergs allow, we pass through the Neumayer and Lemaire Channels, dramatically narrow passages between towering rock faces and spectacular glaciers.On some voyages we sail south of the Lemaire Channel to Petermann Island, where Adélie and Gentoo Penguins, skuas and Blue-eyed Shags nest close to our landing site. Our expedition may also round the northern tip of the Peninsula to navigate Iceberg Alley, where huge tabular icebergs drift northward into the Antarctic Sound. We’ll also try to land on Paulet Island to see its vast Adélie Penguin rookery – again, if weather and ice conditions permit.

Days 10, 11 & 12: Back across the Drake to Ushuaia


We leave Antarctica behind, returning north across the Drake Passage. But the adventure is not over – there are still plenty of opportunities to view whales and myriad species of seabirds, while strolling the ample decks. En route to Ushuaia, enjoy a last series of illustrated talks by our Expedition Team in the ship’s comfortable lounge and presentation room. After the final morning’s breakfast, transfer to town for further
exploring or directly to the Ushuaia airport to catch your outbound flight.

Rates do not include:
Any airfares whether on scheduled or charter flights

Rates include:
Hotel accommodation, with continental breakfast, the night prior to embarkation.
Group transfer between hotel and vessel upon embarkation
Group transfer between vessel and airport upon disembarkation
Rubber boots loan service

Early Booking Discount:
An early booking discount of $250 per person is available on select departures for reservations made
with deposit by March .

Notes:
All cabins are smoke-free. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas only, as outlined by the Expedition
Leader at the Initial Briefi ng.
Emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory.

Important: You can travel between December to March.
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