“ This is one ofmy dreams - heli flight to land in a dry valley in Antarctica!" -Tara
“If you are nervous about sailing theDrake Passage, then don’t – there are nowoptions to fly to King George Island and cruise fromthere!” - Emma
SPECTACULAR ROSSSEA
FLY CRUISE
32NIGHTS - 33DAYS
DEPARTS: JAN | FEB
7 NIGHTS - 8DAYS
DEPARTS: DEC | JAN | FEB
CHILE
Discover thespectacularRossSeaandenjoyanexploratoryvoyageacross the Southern Pacific Ocean. On your journey you will visit Campbell Island, thehutsof ShackletonandScott onRoss Island, theBayofWhales, Kainan Bay and more. Be inspired by the unique array of wildlife, rarely seen by travellers, such as the southern royal albatross. Itinerary Day1: Embarkyourvessel atBluff,NewZealand’ssouthernmost town. Day 2: At sea. Day 3: Visit Campbell Island.The fauna on the island is fantastic with a large colony of southern royal albatrosses. Days 4-8: At sea, en- route toMacquarie Island, aWorldHeritageSite. Day9: Our intended route is past Sturge Island in the afternoon, getting an impression of these windswept and remote islands before crossing the Antarctic Circle. Days 10-11: Sail toward the Antarctic Continent and attempt a landing at Cape Adare, where in 1899, humans first wintered on the continent. Days 12- 16: Visit Ross Island, guarded by Mount Erebus, Mount Terror and Mount Byrd and discover the famous spots that played such an important role in the dramatic British expeditions of the last century. Days 17-18: Sail along theRoss IceShelf, afloatingmassof land-ice,witha front 30metres high. Days 19-25: Sail through the Amundsen Sea along and through the outer fringes of the pack-ice, while we take advantage of the west-going Antarctic coastal current. Day 26: Today we will attempt a helicopter landingonPeter I Island, anuninhabitedvolcanic island(19kilometres long) in theBellingshausenSea.
Days 27-28: Sail the Bellingshausen Sea en-route to the Antarctic Peninsula. Day 29: Explore the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula. Later we will head through the famous Lemaire Channel and set a course for the DrakePassage. Days 30-32: At sea crossing theDrakePassage. Day33: Disembark inUshuaia, the southernmost city in theworld. 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, ship-to-shore helicopter transfers (with no specific amount of helicopter time guaranteed), lectures and educational programs, English speaking tour guides. Accommodation: Cabin on ship. Transport: Ship. Difficulty Rating: Average fitness required. For more info: https://vivaexpeditions.com/ tours/antarctica Ships The comfortable MV Ortelius is an ice-strengthened polar expedition vessel. This ship is ideally suited to reaching more remote locations such as the Ross Sea. Itineraries to the Ross Sea region also available to/from Invercargill, New Zealand. For more information on ships and dates, please contact your travel agent.
Skip the four days of DrakePassage crossings andoptimize your Antarctica experienceby flying! Ashort three-hour flight is all it takes to travel betweenPuntaArenas, Chile andKingGeorge Island. Once in Antarctica, youwill beoverwhelmedby the sheer beauty anddramatic landscapes of theWhiteContinent. Itinerary Day 1: Arrive inPuntaArenas, Chile, where you arewelcomed and transferred to your hotel. Day2: Fly fromPuntaArenas to KingGeorge Island in theSouthShetland Islandswhere your Antarctic adventure will begin. Days 3-6: Cruisebetween theSouthShetland Islands and thewestern coast of theAntarctic Peninsula, surroundedby towering icebergs andenjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals and whales. Eachday, disembark by zodiac andexplore the landscape togetherwith expert guides. Takepart in an engagingprogramof on board lectures andpresentations or simply enjoy the panoramas. Day7: Return toKingGeorge Island andbid farewell toAntarctica before boarding theflight back toPuntaArenas. Day8: Make your ownway to PuntaArenas airport for your onwardflight. Itineraries and durationmay vary depending on ship and departure dates.The above itinerary is a guide only, our exact route and program will vary to take best advantage of local weather and ice conditions. There aremany fly-cruise combinations on offer ranging from6– 12 days Inclusions Accommodation, all meals, zodiac excursions with expert expedition team, lectures and educational programs, English speaking tour guides, return flights between Punta Arenas and King George Island. Accommodation: Cabin on ship, hotel in Punta Arenas. Transport: Ship and plane. Difficulty Rating: Average fitness required. Meals: All meals included on ship and daily breakfast at hotel. Daily Excursions: Shared services. Formore info: https://vivaexpeditions.com/tours/antarctica Ships& ItineraryOptions: Antarctic Express Air Cruise on Ocean Nova, Hebridean Sky or Magellan Explorer, Antarctica Express: Fly the Drake on the Ocean Adventurer or World Explorer, formore options please see our website.
ARGENTINA
Punta Arenas
ATLANTICOCEAN
Falkland Islands
DRAKE PASSAGE
South Georgia
South Shetland Islands
King George Island
Antarctic Peninsula
WEDDELL SEA
ANTARCTICA
NEWZEALAND
TASMANSEA
ARGENTINA
Invercargill Campbell Island
PACIFICOCEAN
ADDA6DAY ESSENTIAL PATAGONIA
Ushuaia
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DRAKE PASSAGE
Antarctic Peninsula
Scott Island
Add this fantastic El Calafate & Torres del Paine pre or post your Antarctic cruise. Day 1-2: Dicover El Calafate& the PeritoMorenoGlacier Days 3-5: Explore the spectacular Chilean Patagonia, choose from walks, hikes, climbs, horse rides and tours by van or vehicle. Day 6: Transfer to airport for onward destination. Extension to El Calafate can also be added.
Peter I Island
BELLINGSHAUSENSEA
Cape Hallet
AMUNDSENSEA
ROSS SEA
Ross Sea Ice Shelf
ANTARCTICA
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