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We have put all our energy and planning into the handful of exceptional destinations in our portfolio, destinations that we personally have experienced in depth. We work closely with our partners, operators and guides, many of which we have become close friends and who are as committed as us to ensure we provide the very best experience.
Ice Tracks is a small, dedicated adventure travel company passionate about exploring the far reaches of the world with you.
Through our intimate, guided groups, or our personal, tailor-made itineraries, we are able to combine hands-on exploration and meaningful encounters with local cultures, eco-systems and wildlife, in pristine, unusual and spectacular destinations. By travelling with experienced explorers, historians, naturalists, photographers and other experts, your Ice Tracks trip not only has a positive impact on the wildlife, ecosystems and communities we visit, but it also becomes a life-changing nature experience.
While we specialise in the Arctic and Antarctic, we also explore less icy destinations through Wild Tracks – offering bespoke trips to Patagonia, Ecuador & Galapagos and Africa.
We can’t wait to explore with you.
You can take your dream trip and save money with us!
Whether an Early Bird Booking Incentive or a Late Owl Sale, we always have a number of great savings available that vary depending on where and when you want to travel.
Today most of our dear Trackers joining us on Shackleton’s Final Quest voyage are arriving in Ushuaia, where we will spend the following two days exploring and discovering the southernmost city of Argentina, before embarking on an immersive journey unlike any that has come before or will ever come again.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the life and passing of Sir Ernest Shackleton, and in this, the year his lost ship Endurance was miraculously found, we will experience what promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, which seems only right, since there will never again be an explorer like Sir Ernest Shackleton, in this lifetime or any other.
It is almost time to cast off the bowlines, and sail away from the safe harbour on a journey of exploration, discovery – and dreams!
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Penguins on the Move! 🌊🐧
While awkward and adorable on land, once these birds get into the water, they’re incredibly streamlined and agile.
This behaviour, called “porpoising”, where they leap out of the water, is a very efficient way of swimming while also useful for breathing. So fun to watch as they cross the bow of your zodiac, of course!
This amazing moment was captured by Amanda Fieldhouse, who embarked this past November on a memorable voyage to Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica:
“I want to thank you again for all you did to make this trip possible for me - it was just incredible. It’s a cliche - but it really was a dream come true! To be honest it’s hard to come back to reality!!”
#icetracks #makingtracks #antarctica #falklands #southgeorgia #southernocean #penguins #porpoisingpenguins #adventuretravel #ITtestimonials #dreamscometrue #weareallexplorers
Making dreams come true is exactly what we love to do 💙❄️🌊🐧 We hope @miiraine and @vellel continue enjoying their honeymoon in Antarctica and collect memories to cherish for a lifetime!
#icetracks #makingtracks #antarctica #seewhatothersdont #makingmemories #makingdreamscometrue #honeymoon #honeymoontravel
All aboard!!!
This is Lisa, a seasoned Ice Tracker getting ready to start her Antarctic Adventure. If this is her smile now, we can't imagine her face when finally stepping foot on the 7th Continent.
Bon voyage Lisa and Steven!
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Our first passengers of this Antarctic Season are already in Puerto Madryn (Argentina) where they will begin a wildlife lover’s dream, heading down to Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica.
These are one of the fine sights of Fortuna Bay they will probably enjoy soon, a popular penguin hangout. Located on the north shores of South Georgia this place is surrounded by rugged mountainous beauty and teeming wildlife.
Fair winds and following seas!
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The Galapagos Islands are truly magical – from the pristine beaches and spectacular sunsets to the vast diversity of unique flora and fauna, the islands are simply enchanting.
Join us on our amazing Galapagos by Land & Sea voyage which includes two days at a stunning lodge in Santa Cruz followed by an 8 day cruise that includes Hood, Floreana and Tower Islands.
From playful sea lions to colonies of blue-footed boobies and an abundance of fascinating marine life, our expedition’s sole focus is to get you up close and personal with the archipelago’s unique wildlife.
Galapagos by Land & Sea
Duration: 11 Days
Dates: 8 - 18 January 2023
Departure/Arrival: Quito
☝️Hit the link in our bio for more info about this amazing voyage.
#wildtracks #makingtracks #galapagos #enchantedisles # #traveldeeper #galapagosislands #galapagosarchipelego #sunset
Imagine camping under the twinkling stars and the clearest sky you’ve ever seen. Sure, the air outside is a bit cold, but you’re nice and cozy in your high-tech camping gear while the sounds of whales blowing in the distance, the crackling of glaciers lulls you to sleep.
Camping on the frozen continent, waking up on a new day, a new dawn in a paradise of ice is one of the most unique experiences you can imagine!
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When a chick penguin inadvertently sneaks up to you when you are busy taking pictures… a moment that makes you feel that you’re on top of the world!
As we are getting closer to our Shackleton’s Final Quest voyage, we are greatly looking forward to experiencing up-close wildlife encounters as such happened during our past Shackleton’s Centenary Voyage.
Who else dreams of visiting Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica in a very special way? This voyage will be packed with events in recognition of the life and death of Sir Ernest Shackleton and those who served under him.
☝️ For more details about Shackleton’s Final Quest voyage, download our brochure following the link in our bio!
🎥: @burr8199
#icetracks #makingtracks #antarctica #southgeorgia #falklands #polarexplorers #polarhistory #polarhero #finalquest #shackleton #ernestshackleton #shackletonsfinalquest #wildlifeencounter #chickpenguin #goldharbour
This year the theme for World Rhino Day is “Five Rhino Species Forever“. This theme highlights the importance of the five rhino species which are left in our world today. The theme was thoughtfully decided to draw attention to the protection of these five rhinos. It compels people to take action so that these beautiful species can remain on our planet forever.
The Five Species of Rhinoceros are: Sumatran Rhino, Black Rhino, Greater one-horned rhino, White Rhino, Javan Rhino
@save_the_waterberg_rhino is a local, grass roots, not-for-profit NGO, based in the Waterberg, Limpopo in South Africa.They focus on fundraising, and supporting all those involved with saving and protecting rhino.
#wildtracks #makingtracks #WorldRhinoDay #RhinoDay #rhinos #SaveTheRhino #conservation #adventuretravel #africa #southafrica #wildlife
Dreams do come true! Explore Antarctica and save up to 50%
Book soon and enjoy major savings on two of our Departures:
Adventures in Antarctica (12 Days) and Celebrating Antarctica (13 Days).
Hurry! This sale will end at 5:00PM EDT on September 16th or when inventory is exhausted, whichever comes first.
#icetracks #makingtracks #antarctica #antarcticpeninsula #polarplunge #dreamscometrue #traveldeeper #adventuretravel
Embark on an expedition cruise and immerse yourself in exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and ever-impressive Antarctica.
You’ll enjoy unforgettable encounters with untamed wildlife in a vast, dramatic and spectacular setting; you’ll take a step back in time at historically significant sites; and you’ll be mesmerized by the rich diversity and contrasts that make these regions so captivating and unique.
We are a small, dedicated adventure travel company passionate about exploring the far reaches of the world with you.
#icetracks #makingtracks #antarctica #antarcticpeninsula #falklands #southgeorgia #antarctica #expeditioncruise #traveldeeper #exploremore #icescapes #adventuretravel
September 8th is International Iguana Awareness Day!🦎
The Galapagos Islands is the only place in the world where you can find the famous marine iguana! Since dinosaurs are extinct, these prehistoric-looking creatures are the next best thing.
Come and see them for yourself, explore Galapagos by Land and Sea with us next January 2023.
During this 11 day itinerary we will visit Santa Cruz and enjoy an amazing Cruise around Tower and Hood Island.
Hit the link in our bio for more info about this amazing voyage.
📸: Dieter Butow
#wildtracks #makingtracks #galapagos #iguana #marineiguana #enchantedisles # #traveldeeper #galapagosconservation #galapagosislands #galapagosarchipelego #wildlifeconservation
To commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the life and passing of Sir Ernest
Shackleton, and in this, the year his Endurance was miraculously found, we will embark
on an immersive journey unlike any that has come before, or will ever come again: Shackleton’s Final Quest.
Come with us on an extraordinary twenty-two-day exploration of the life, legacy,
and unparalleled polar experience of the man widely acknowledged as Antarctica’s
greatest explorer.
Among the many inspiring experts you’ll hear from, Angie Butler, is passionate about sharing the most fascinating, awe-inspiring polar history. She is author of “Ice Tracks – Today’s Heroic Age of Polar Adventure”, “The Quest for Frank, and and co-author of ’Shackleton’s Critic – the life and diaries of Eric Stewart Marshall’
One of the highlights of this voyage will take place in the Whaler’s Church in historic Grytviken, where Shackleton will be honoured with a ceremony like never before, featuring readings selected by Joanna Worsley and others.
👆To discover more about Shackleton’s Final Quest Voyage, hit the link in our bio!
#icetracks #makingtracks #antarctica #antarctica #polarexploration #expedition #history #polarheroes #shackleton #siresnestshackleton #ernestshackleton #southgeorgia #gritvyken #neverstopexploring #weareallexplorers #shackletonsfinalquest
Tim and Jan Burr have explored more than 8 trips on four continents with us, from the majestic icebergs of the Arctic to the deserts of Namibia, the wonders of the Galapagos to the snow bound isles of Antarctica. This is their testimonial in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
We believe that our Trackers Drink Flask can be the seed that grows into something much bigger… please take it everywhere you go. Traveling can be unpredictable and it is always useful to have fresh safe drinking water.
Here are some of the benefits they have already enjoyed as returning clients and members of our Trackers’ Club Loyalty Programme:
💸 LOYALTY DISCOUNTS
5% to 10% off the published price. You will always get a discount with us.
🔝LOYALTY UPGRADES
Cabins, hotel rooms or reduced single supplement. We will make you feel special right from the start!
🏫 COMPLIMENTARY TRAVEL SERVICES
A Hotel stay, a Private transfer, a Day Tour or a “Welcome Package”.
🎁 PERSONALISED GIFTS
Designed and where possible Made in Britain gifts of the highest quality.
🗺 RECCE EXPEDITIONS
Travel at cost. Discover new destinations with us!
To discover all the benefits of our Trackers’ Club Loyalty Programme, hit the link in our bio!
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One of the highlights of any expedition to the polar regions is zodiac cruising. These large, heavy-duty inflatable vessels are extremely safe and were specially designed for expedition work.
Zodiacs are used for transferring you ashore and for taking you ocean-level cruising among icebergs, whales and seabirds. During the expedition, you will visit remote and isolated sites that are accessible only by Zodiac.
Any expedition cruise that uses Zodiacs for operations begins with a mandatory briefing. In this session, the Expedition Leader explains how to travel in the boats safely—from embarkation to disembarkation. You are thoroughly explained the guidelines like how to wear the versatile life jacket or how embarkation and disembarkation work in varied conditions.
Zodiac cruising can offer some of the most amazing perspectives in the Polar Regions!
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Which is the next top experience you are looking forward to for your next Arctic Adventure?
Polar bears, meeting fellow travellers, whale watching, breathtaking landscapes, colossal icebergs, more wildlife encounters, kayaking, making memories to last a lifetime, zodiac cruising…
We are a dedicated adventure travel company passionate about exploring the far reaches of the world with you and experts in polar cruising!
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Hannah Point. 62˚39'S, 60˚37'W - South coast of Livingston Island.
Business as usual at the Magical South Shetland Islands. Gentoo Penguins hanging out and a skua strolling by.
About 75 miles north of the Antarctic Peninsula are the South Shetland Islands. Their convenient location on the sea route to Antarctica from South America makes them a common stop before reaching the White Continent.
Hannah Point supports some of the most diverse animal life of the Antarctic Peninsula. Species such as chinstrap and gentoos penguins, blue-eyed shags, giant petrels, elephant seals and skuas are usually seen here.
To provide information about these lovable animals and more, researchers have set up an outdoor museum in Walker Bay that displays fossils, seal jaws, penguin skulls, and dazzling minerals.
🎥:Natalia Banega
#icetracks #makingtracks #antarctica #southshetlandislands #gentoopenguins #skua #wildlifeencounters #traveldeeper #walkerbay #hannahpoint
Into the brash ice and exploring the far reaches of the world, this is what we love to do.
Known as the ‘birthplace of icebergs’, West Greenland boasts some of the most spectacular, awe-inspiring ice on Earth. Zodiac cruise in the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Ilulissat Icefjord, where majestic, sculpted icebergs parade down dramatic fjords, and the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier flows from the massive Greenland ice sheet – the second largest on Earth – into the sea.
This is just a glimpse of one of the zodiac cruises our intrepid group of Ice Trackers are enjoying during our Signature voyage around the Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin.
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Who wants to take a sneak peak of how we set sail? As our Signature voyage around the Northwest Passage begins we already have plans for our next Arctic Adventure. Don’t miss out on our 2023 Signature voyage around the Arctic!
Jewels of the Arctic is a 15 day cruise around Svalbard’s northwest coast and the east coast of Greenland, a land of grand superlatives, before concluding in Iceland. We will depart next June 2023. Contact us for more details, join us and get the thrill of sailing through these remote icy waters!
#icetracks #makingtracks #arctic #svalbard #norway #greenland #visitgreenland #iceland #northwestpassage #adventuretravel #traveldeeper #signaturevoyage
Hello Greenland!
During the next following weeks, a happy group of Trackers’ will retrace the steps of the intrepid Franklin Expedition, which left the shores of England in 1845 in search of the last unexplored section of the Northwest Passage.
After arriving in Toronto and a charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, we embarked and set sail. For the next few days, we will be exploring West Greenland.
We can’t be more excited to discover new places, to immerse ourselves in the best the region has to offer and share these experiences with you and all our dear Trackers.
#icetracks #makingtracks #signaturevoyage #arctic #visitgreenland #northwestpassage ##neverstopexploring #traveldeeper