Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia - Arctic & Antarctica - The Adventure Company Worldwide Adventures 2012/3

Antarctica 20 days Trip Code: XAOF Adventure Level A Cultural Discovery Nature & Wildlife ARGENTINA Ushuaia Cape Horn Drake Passage Falkland Islands Port Stanley South Georgia South Shetland Islands Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Experience the ultimate Antarctic journey � Visit rugged Sub-Antarctic islands � Wander among colonies of penguins South Orkney Islands Lemaire Channel This grand voyage will fully immerse you in the wonders of the South Atlantic and Antarctica. You'll cruise to the Falklands archipelago, which consists of some 400 islands, with thousands of birds. Then onto mountainous South Georgia, covered in huge glaciers, scenic fjords and thousands of king penguins on Salisbury Plain. Journeying south you'll finally reach Antarctica itself, where Zodiac boats take you close to the incredible ice and wildlife, and you step ashore onto the frozen continent. Dates & Prices Guide land only based on twin sharing with private facilities. Flight packages are available, please ask a Travel Consultant for more details. All elements in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person and subject to change (see Booking Conditions p194). From �7,930 Itinerary hotel. Time to explore the `town at the end of the world'. Day 2 Embark Board your ship and set sail for the Beagle Channel. Day 3 Atlantic Ocean Your first day at sea is a chance to get to know your ship and crew. Presentations onboard will prepare you for landings. Day 4/5 Falkland Islands This archipelago is home to friendly locals human or otherwise! Visit Stanley, the only city on the islands, and your last contact with civilisation for a few weeks. Day 6-8 At sea You will notice the temperature drop significantly as you cross the Antarctic Convergence, which separates Antarctica from the rest of the world. Essentials covered in massive glaciers, scenic fjords and alpine peaks, and is a haven for all types of birdlife, including the huge king penguin. Day 12 South Orkney After a day sailing you arrive at South Orkney or Elephant Island (conditions permitting). This is your final stop before you reach the Antarctic. Day 13-17 Antarctic Peninsula As you continue further south you finally arrive at Antarctica itself. Shore landings get you closer to life on this frozen continent. Day 18/19 Drake Passage Head home across the Drake Passage and reflect on the amazing sights you have seen. Day 20 Disembark in Ushuaia. Day 1 Arrive in Ushuaia; overnight in Day 9-11 South Georgia This island is Graded easy. You should be in good health and be able to get in and out of a Zodiac inflatable boat. Onshore walks vary from easy to moderate but all are optional. Please note as weather conditions are changeable your itinerary may differ from the one here. Transport Minibus, ship, Zodiac inflatable, on foot Accommodation Hotel in Ushuaia (1nt), cabin onboard ship (18nts) Meals included All meals whilst on cruise, breakfast only in the hotel. Ushuaia Average Daily Max Temp �C 15 12 9 6 3 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 7 7 5 4 3 3 3 4 6 6 7 7 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 46 For more information call 0845 004 5023 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/XAOF

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