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Totality in Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

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Totality in Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

Capture the magic of Antarctica, Falkland Islands and South Georgia as you embark on a once in a lifetime event to witness the total eclipse of the sun.

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20 DAYS
Ushuaia - South Shetland Islands - Antarctic Peninsula - Solar Eclipse in the Scotia Sea - South Georgia - Falkland Islands - Ushuaia
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Day by Day Itinerary

Ushuaia - South Shetland Islands - Antarctic Peninsula - Solar Eclipse in the Scotia Sea - South Georgia - Falkland Islands - Ushuaia
  • Day 1
    ARRIVE USHUAIA
    DAY 1: ARRIVE USHUAIA

    Arrive in Ushuaia and transfer to your hotel.

  • Day 2
    EMBARKATION DAY
    DAY 2: EMBARKATION DAY

    Morning at leisure before embarkation commences in the late afternoon. Sail down the historic Beagle Channel. (B,L,D)

  • Days 3-4
    CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE
    DAYS 3-4: CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE

    Cross the legendary Drake Passage. (B,L,D)

  • Days 5-7
    SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
    DAYS 5-7: SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

    Each day explore local bays, channels and landing sites by Zodiac. Your Expedition Team will take care of you at each landing, whether you are hiking the Antarctic landscape, visiting a research station or consorting with chinstrap, Adélie and Gentoo penguins, all of which can be found here. (B,L,D)

  • Days 8-9
    AT SEA
    DAYS 8-9: AT SEA

    Say goodbye to the Antarctic Peninsula, as your next destination is the Scotia Sea, between the South Orkney Islands and South Georgia, where you'll witness a rare natural phenomenon: an eclipse of the sun in Antarctica. Enjoy expert presentations and workshops on astronomy, meteorology and other related topics to help prepare you for that once-in-a-lifetime event. (B,L,D)

  • Day 10
    SOLAR ECLIPSE AT SEA
    DAY 10: SOLAR ECLIPSE AT SEA

    Early this morning, you will be summoned on deck to witness an extraordinary, much-awaited moment: a solar eclipse, the very brief period (1 minute, 40 seconds) when the moon blocks the sun's light, plunging the polar regions into darkness. Every guest will be provided with a pair of eclipse glasses before the momentous event. (B,L,D)

  • Days 11-14
    SOUTH GEORGIA
    DAYS 11-14: SOUTH GEORGIA

    South Georgia is one of the most fertile breeding grounds in the world for sub-Antarctic wildlife, with beaches blanketed with penguins and seals. Once a popular base for whalers and sealers, is also scattered with abandoned relics and evidence of human activity from centuries gone by. Visit the site of the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of the most famous Antarctic explorers. (B,L,D)

  • Days 15-16
    AT SEA
    DAYS 15-16: AT SEA

    Say goodbye to the king penguins, as your next destination are the Falkland Islands. Spend the days at sea preparing yourself for the abundant wildlife and rugged feel of this sub-Antarctic region. (B,L,D)

  • Days 17-18
    FALKLAND ISLANDS
    DAYS 17-18: FALKLAND ISLANDS

    The archipelago contains two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland, which you will explore during daily Zodiac excursions and landings. (B,L,D)

  • Day 19
    AT SEA
    DAY 19: AT SEA

    After more than two weeks of endless wildlife encounters, your journey home begins. (B,L,D)

  • Day 20
    DISEMBARK IN USHUASIA
    DAY 20: DISEMBARK IN USHUASIA

    Disembark after breakfast where your expedition ends. (B)

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When to go

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  • 2
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  • -1
    5
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  • 48
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  • Ushuaia
  • -2
    4
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  • 36
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    6
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  • Ushuaia
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    12
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  • Ushuaia
  • 5
    13
    9
  • 42

Pricing & Availability

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    Group Tour includes

    • Shipboard accommodation 18 nights
    • Hotel accommodation 1 night
    • Meals as stated
    • Shore excursions with Expedition Leaders
    • Group transfers on Days 1, 2 & 20 in Ushuaia
    • Service taxes and port charges
    • Note: Departs 25 November 2021. A 17-day itinerary aboard World Explorer departing 26 November 2021 also available. Contact us for more details.

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