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21 Days Antarctica, South Georgia, Falkland Islands & the South Atlantic Tour Package
Duration: 21 Days / 20 Nights
Priced From: $9,695 ( Price is per person, based on double occupancy )
Dates: November
Ship: MV 'Minerva' 
Add a visit to the rugged shores of South Georgia and the Falkland Islands to your Antarctica adventures.
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: USA or Canada/Buenos Aires, Argentina
Depart on your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
DAY 2: Buenos Aires
Arrive this morning and transfer to your hotel, where immediate check-in has been arranged. Have time to relax before this afternoon's optional city tour. Meet your fellow adventurers this evening for a welcome cocktail reception. InterContinental Buenos Aires B
DAY 3: Buenos Aires
Join your ship today and settle in for a first night on board. MV 'Minerva' (formerly called 'Explorer II') B L D
DAYS 4-6: At sea
 Your journey to the Falkland Islands is an exciting one, as you join the Captain on the bridge or spot wildlife from the deck - these krill-rich waters are a particular favorite with marine mammals and seabirds.
MV 'Minerva' B L D
DAY 7-8: Falkland Islands
The Falklands offer a chance to step back in time to a place where nature reigns. Spend the day on nature walks to penguin rookeries and other unspoiled wildlife habitats, or perhaps stroll the village streets of Stanley. MV 'Minerva' B L D
DAYS 9-10: Cruising the South Atlantic
As the ship approaches South Georgia, deck-side sightings of marine mammals and other wildlife become more frequent. MV 'Minerva' B L D
DAYS 11-12: South Georgia
South Georgia is actually a nearly submerged continuation of the Andes mountain range, and your days here are spent exploring its glacier-carved coves and rugged shores. Weather permitting, enjoy a visit to impressive Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay or Gold Harbour - home to a vast colony of stately king penguins. MV 'Minerva' B L D
DAYS 13-14: Cruising the Scotia Sea
Lecturers recap your adventures in South Georgia while the ship passes through waters filled with marine mammals. MV 'Minerva' B L D
DAYS 15-17: Antarctica
 As conditions permit, the ship's itinerary calls for landings on the Antarctic Peninsula and a number of South Shetland Islands, including Cuverville, Paulet, and Deception Island. There are also plans to sail through Paradise Bay and the Lemaire Channel, with other possibilities for exploration, including a scientific research station. MV 'Minerva' B L D
DAYS 18-19: Drake Passage
Return through Drake Passage where there are more opportunities for observing marine and bird life. It's also a good opportunity to reflect on your journey with fellow travellers on deck.
MV 'Minerva' B L D
DAY 20: Ushuaia, Argentina/Buenos Aires
Disembark after breakfast and head out to explore Tierra del Fuego's spectacular wilderness before transferring to the airport. B
DAY 21: USA or Canada
Connect to a home-bound flight. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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11/08
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