Shackleton's Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica Expedition (Ocean Endeavour) on Ocean Endeavour
Shackleton's Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica Expedition (Ocean Endeavour)
Follow the history of epic survivalist Sir Ernest Shackleton and uncover the secrets of Antarctica, on this three-week voyage to South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. Calling all wildlife, photography and history buffs – this journey of discovery aboard the Ocean Endeavour promises a rugged landscape that few have experienced. Marvel at spectacular scenery, walk with thousands of king penguins, spot seals and albatross in the wild and look out for the mightiest of mammals – the humpback whale – as you scan the horizon from land and sea. Glide through ice floes in a Zodiac with expert guides among Antarctica’s towering icebergs and majestic glaciers. With optional adventures including camping, kayaking and photography workshops, this journey of discovery will be etched in your memory (and heart) forever.
Activities
Follow the history of epic survivalist Sir Ernest Shackleton and uncover the secrets of Antarctica, on this three-week voyage to South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. Calling all wildlife, photography and history buffs – this journey of discovery aboard the Ocean Endeavour promises a rugged landscape that few have experienced. Marvel at spectacular scenery, walk with thousands of king penguins, spot seals and albatross in the wild and look out for the mightiest of mammals – the humpback whale – as you scan the horizon from land and sea. Glide through ice floes in a Zodiac with expert guides among Antarctica’s towering icebergs and majestic glaciers. With optional adventures including camping, kayaking and photography workshops, this journey of discovery will be etched in your memory (and heart) forever.
Activities
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Daily Briefings and Recap
- Citizen Science Program
- Citizen Science Program
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Daily Briefings and Recap
- Guided walking Excursions
- Zodiac Excursion/Cruising
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Citizen Science Program
- Zodiac Excursion/Cruising
- Guided walking Excursions
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Citizen Science Program
- Citizen Science Program
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Guided walking Excursions
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Citizen Science Program
- Zodiac Excursion/Cruising
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Citizen Science Program
- Wander the quaint British town of Stanley in the Falklands and explore the charming island farmsteads that teem with nesting seabirds – including many albatross and penguin species.
- Marvel at breathtaking polar scenery and witness the enormous king penguin colonies of South Georgia, where you’ll learn more about Sir Ernest Shackleton’s history and visit his grave.
- See the magnificent surrounds a little closer on daily Zodiac excursions and personalise your trip with our wide range of paid adventures – including kayaking, day paddling and camping.
- Explore the local famous sites, towering glaciers and abundant penguin colonies of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for whales.
- Benefit from onboard educational lectures on history, geology and ecology and participate in our Citizen Science Program – led by our expert Expedition Team.
Interests
- Adventure and Active
About Ocean Endeavour
About Intrepid Travel
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Oct 29, 2024 through
Nov 19, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
7:00 PM
21 Nights
from
$12,400.00
(USD)
Per Person
Alternate itinerary
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
2 | Embarkation in Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
3-5 | At Sea | ||
6-7 | Falkland Islands | ||
8-9 | At Sea | ||
10-13 | South Georgia | ||
14-15 | At sea | ||
16-19 | South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula | ||
20-21 | At sea, Drake Passage | ||
22 | Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina |