The Ultimate Antarctica Travel Guide by Viva Expeditions

“Antarctica blewus away and left us speechless” - Lynn G

“Wow, it is like being on a different planet all together. Frozen Paradise. We sawa lot of humpbackwhales, penguins, seals, birds, butmost fascinatingwere icebergs. Amazing experience a dreamholiday.” -Y&I Palley

ANTARCTIC WILDLIFE JOURNEY

WEDDELL SEA& ANTARCTICA

9NIGHTS - 10DAYS

DEPARTS: MAR

ATLANTICOCEAN

11 NIGHTS - 12DAYS

DEPARTS: NOV | DEC | JAN | FEB | MAR

ARGENTINA

ATLANTICOCEAN

On any cruise toAntarctica youwill be amazed by the abundance of wildlife on this incredible continent. Vast penguin colonies, a spectacular variety of seabirds, large number of seals andmagnificent whales await you, all set in a breathtaking scenery of imposingmountain ranges, ice-filled channels, beautifully shaped icebergs and inspiring glaciers. March departures are special becausewhalewatching is at its very best. It is also a timewhen the ice continues tomelt, allowing ships to sail to destinations farther south. Itinerary Day 1: Embarkation on ship. Sail along the famous Beagle Channel and Mackinlay Pass. Days 2-3: Crossing theDrake Passagemaking our way to the South Shetland Islands. Aswe sail, lecturerswill be out with you on deck to help in the identification of an amazing variety of seabirds, includingmany albatrosses that follow in our wake. With favourable conditions in theDrake Passage our naturalistswill accompany you ashore as you experience your first encounter with the penguins and seals onDay 3. Days 4-7: South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula - two landings per day to see a variety of seals, penguins and other seabirds. Landing spotsmay include Paradise Bay, Paulet Island, Melchior Island and Portal Point. Days 8-9: Return across theDrake Passage. Join thewildlife experts on deck aswe search for whales and enjoy some final lectures. Day 10: Departure day. Disembarkation in Ushuaia. This itinerary can be done as a 9, 10 and 12 day voyage.The above itinerary is a guide only, our exact route and programwill vary to take best advantage of local weather and ice conditions. Inclusions Accommodation, all meals, zodiac excursions with expert expedition team, lectures and educational programs, English speaking tour guides, transfers. Accommodation: Cabinonship. Transport: Ship. DifficultyRating: Average fitness required. For more info: https://vivaexpeditions.com/tours/ antarctica Ships& ItineraryOptions: Discover Antarctica: A Whale Journey on Ocean Endeavour, for more options please see our website.

Falkland Islands

Take a journey to the Weddell Sea, the location of Ernest Shackleton’s famous “Endurance” expedition. Following in Shackleton’s footsteps, this unique trip journeys to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands & theWeddell Sea. Be amazed by dramatic landscapes of rugged snow-capped mountains and mesmerising glaciers. This is the best Peninsula cruise for spotting immense icebergs, interwoven with spectacular wildlife encounters– this is a journey not to bemissed! Itinerary Day 1: Embarkation on ship. Sail along the famous Beagle Channel and Mackinlay Pass. Days 2-3: Crossing theDrake Passagemaking our way to the South Shetland Islands. Aswe sail, lecturerswill be out with you on deck to help in the identification of an amazing variety of seabirds, includingmany albatrosses that follow in our wake. With favourable conditions in theDrake Passage our lecturers and naturalistswill accompany you ashore as you experience your first encounter with the penguins and seals onDay 3. Days 4-6: Discover themagic of the Weddell Sea and be amazed by its ice filledwaters. It is also the centre of the Peninsula´s Adélie penguin population. Days 7-9: Further explorationwill lead us to the volcanic haven that is the South Shetland Islands. Join thewildlife experts on deck aswe search for whales and enjoy some final lectures. Days 10-11: We leave Antarctica and head north across theDrake Passage. Day 12: Disembarkation inUshuaia. The above itinerary is a guide only, our exact route and programwill vary to take best advantage of local weather and ice conditions. Inclusions Accommodation, all meals, zodiac excursions with expert expedition team, lectures and educational programs, English speaking tour guides, transfers. Accommodation: Cabin on ship. Transport: Ship. Difficulty Rating: Average fitness required. For more info: https://vivaexpeditions.com/ tours/antarctica Ships& ItineraryOptions: Weddell Sea & Larsen Ice Shelf on Le Commandant Charcot, for more options please see our website.

ARGENTINA

Falkland Islands

Ushuaia

South Georgia

Ushuaia

South Georgia

South Shetland Islands

DRAKE PASSAGE

South Shetland Islands

DRAKE PASSAGE

Antarctic Peninsula

WEDDELL SEA

WEDDELL SEA

Antarctic Peninsula

ANTARCTICA

ANTARCTICA

ADDA 13 DAY SOUTHERNEXPLORER

ADDA9DAY BUENOSAIRES TORIO

Add this Patagonia tour pre/post your Antarctic cruise. Day 1-2: Discover amazing daywalks in El Chalten. Day 3-4: Discover El Calafate& the PeritoMorenoGlacier. Day 5-8: Explore Torres del PaineNational Park. Day9-11: Continue through to Punta Arenas and Cerro Sombrero. Day 12-13: Explore Ushuaia and the end of theworld.

Add this colourful Buenos Aires to Rio trip pre/post your cruise. Days 1-3: Discover the highlights of beautiful Buenos Aires. Days 4-6: Discover the Iguazu Falls fromboth Argentina and Brazil. Days 7-9: Unwind in Rio and explore Corcovado&Sugarloaf.

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