ANTARCTIC EXPLORER

15 days from GBP4,393 to GBP5,790 including flights

Tripcode: AWX

The South Shetland Islands and the channels of the Antarctic Peninsula form arguably the most spectacular and certainly the most pristine wilderness on earth

This is an astonishing adventure into the heart of the Peninsula. It is a heady and inspiring cocktail of towering blue icebergs which refract searing blues and greens, whether against a piercing clear sky or slate grey one. It is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife: penguins of almost all descriptions, leopard and smaller seals and the incredible whales, seen from the shore, the Zodiacs and from on board. Imagine a pair of humpback whales, at least 30 tons of mammal, rising imperiously against a turquoise ice-wall viewed from a Zodiac only a few metres away, and you have the essence of the Antarctic. This is a journey that appeals to many: photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, ornithologists or those who simply want to marvel at the peaks of Deception Island or the striking colours of Iceberg Alley in the most immaculate wilderness anywhere.

What makes this trip responsible?

Responsible Travel

We take extremely seriously our responsibility to minimise our impact on these pristine areas. Exodus is a Full Member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and has agreed to abide by one of the tourism world's most conscientious codes of conduct. Quark Expeditions, our ship operator, is also a member of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), which covers operations in Spitzbergen.\n\nHowever, perhaps the single most important thing any polar travel company can do, is educate their clients to travel sensitively and\ncompassionately. Our expedition team on each ship takes this part of their role very seriously, and looks forward to explaining how\neveryone can play their part.

Itinerary

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Day 1	Fly to Buenos Aires.
Day 2	Arrive Buenos Aires; onward flight to Ushuaia.
Day 3	Board the ship and sail along the Beagle Channel.
Day 4 - 5	Cross the Drake Passage.
Day 6 - 10	Explore the Antarctic Peninsula.
Day 11 - 12	Sail back through the Drake Passage.
Day 13	Disembark in Ushuaia, fly to Buenos Aires.
Day 14	Morning free before afternoon flight to London.
Day 15	Arrive London.

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