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20 Days Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands Tour Package
Duration: 20 Days / 19 Nights
Priced From: $11,995 pp dbl.occ.
Dates: Dec, Jan, Feb
Ship: MV 'Minerva' 
Seize the rare opportunity to stand among thousands of penguin in the Falklands and explore the wildlife-rich, glacier-carved coves and rugged shoreline of South Georgia Island. Cruise on MV 'Minerva' to the White Continent and follow polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's route across South Georgia Island. Journey out on Zodiac expeditions for close encounters with wildlife at the southern tip of the world.
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/Ushuaia, Argentina
Fly to Ushuaia for a traditional Patagonian barbecue lunch. This afternoon, join your ship and settle in for a first night on board.
MV 'Minerva' (formerly called 'Explorer II') B L D
DAY 4: 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
DAYS 5-6: Falkland Islands
The Falklands offer a chance to step back in time to a place where nature reigns. Spend the days leisurely hiking to penguin rookeries and other unspoiled wildlife habitats, or perhaps stroll the village streets of Stanley. MV 'Minerva' (B L D
DAYS 7-8: 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 9-11: 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 12-13: Cruising the Scotia Sea
Lecturers recap your adventures in South Georgia while the ship passes through waters filled with marine mammals and fish.
MV 'Minerva' B L D
DAYS 14-16: 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 17-18: 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 19: 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 20: USA or Canada
Connect to a homebound flight. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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