![]() Helicopter flights are a great contribution to the voyage as the west side of Antarctic Sound is an area rarely seen from the air. Though the final itinerary will depend on weather conditions and determined by the Expedition Leader on board, a typical itinerary in the Weddell Sea would include the use of helicopters to assist in attempts to find individual Emperor penguins on their way to or from the open water, as well as scenic flights over the area, and even helicopter landings on tabular ice-bergs and locations otherwise inaccessible so early in the season. The scene is complete with thousands of Adelie penguins nesting on the slopes, and a few Gentoos mixed in for fun. The huge tabular icebergs will announce your arrival to the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula and with luck, your first Antarctic Continent landing will be at Brown Bluff, which is probably the most scenic spot in the entire northern tip of the Antarctic Continent with steep canyon walls and tumbling boulders, an ice-cap looming above, and beautiful volcanic creations. You’ll sail directly to the Weddell Sea, and if conditions permit, directly into the ice-clogged Antarctic Sound. (B,L,D) DAYS 4-8: Weddell Sea & South Shetland Islands In this area you may see Wandering Albatrosses, Grey Headed Albatrosses, Black- browed Albatrosses, Light- mantled Sooty Albatrosses, Cape Pigeons, Southern Fulmars, Wilson’s Storm Petrels, Blue Petrels and Antarctic Petrels. Heading south, you’ll cross the Antarctic Convergence, arriving into the circum-Antarctic up welling zone. The next two days are spent crossing the Drake Passage. Once onboard, you’ll check into your cabin and enjoy a welcome briefing as you sail through this scenic waterway. In the late afternoon, head to the port of Ushuaia where you will embark your Antarctic expedition vessel. Please contact us for your extension options in Ushuaia. You may opt for a cruise on the Beagle Channel, a trek in Tierra del Fuego National Park, or visit a nearby historical estancia and museum. ![]() Welcome to Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world located in the shadow of the Andes and right on the Beagle Channel! Enjoy a morning at leisure. Training for the physical demands of these tours is highly encouraged. Trips may also involve many days of demanding Class IV-V rapids, longer sea kayaking trips, horseback riding, and/or mountain bicycling. Many trips include camping in remote areas and/or high altitude sites in varying temperature and weather conditions. Itineraries may involve multi-day hiking and trekking excursions over steep, rugged terrain and/or where altitude may exceed 14,000 feet. Most Difficult: Our most difficult expeditions are for the adventurer who is in good physical condition. On many trips, passengers may elect to skip a day's activity, depending on logistics. Itineraries may include three to six hour hikes and other activities such as horseback riding, mountain bicycling, rafting and kayaking, which require no previous experience. Many activities are optional.ĭifficult: Our difficult trips may involve hiking over uneven terrain, with some hikes including significant elevation gain or loss and at higher elevations (up to 12,000 ft). Itineraries may include walks or short hikes of up to two to three hours with little elevation gain, sustained walking at higher altitudes, and/or other similar level physical activities. Moderate: Our moderate trips require an average level of fitness. Each day will involve walking, sightseeing and general travel-related activities such as getting in/out of vans, planes, boats, and zodiacs. How We Rate Our TripsEasy: Our easy tours generally require fairly little exertion. This Trip is Rated: ModerateOur moderate trips require an average level of fitness.
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