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Falklands South Georgia & Antarctica

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19 Days / 18 Nights
Availability : Oct - Mar
Ushuaia / Puerto Madryn
Ushuaia
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Overview

This is our most extensive Antarctic expedition taking in the magnificent mountain scenery, glaciers and icebergs that litter the coastlines, as well as breeding penguins, seals and seabirds. South Georgia, in particular, is rich in polar history with Grytviken whaling station and the windswept graveyard where British explorers Sir Ernest Shackleton, Frank Wild and, more recent, Henry Worsley, are buried.

Highlights
  • The Falklands offer a broad variety of spectacular wildlife. There are over 60 different species of bird breeding on the Falklands, largely dependent on the abundance of marine life
  • South Georgia is also called an Antarctic Oasis because of the huge numbers of penguins and seals that breed here. The marine ecosystem is considered one of the densest examples of biodiversity in the world. Visitors can spot seals on both the land and in the waters, and a variety of whales pass through the area.

Ice Tracks offers a number of trips a season combining the Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic, of varying lengths and itineraries. The itinerary shows you the breadth and depth of this voyage – please contact us and we will talk you through all your options, so that we can find the perfect voyage for you.

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Day 1Embarkation

Depending on your vessel choice and departure date, the port of call for embarkation may vary between Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Puerto Madryn or Port Stanley. To be on the safe side, we highly encourage you to arrive 24 hours before departure. Ask us for our Free Pre-departure Welcome Packages!

Arriving at the ship in the afternoon, you will be greeted by the Expedition Team and ship’s officers at a safety and orientation briefing followed by the Captain’s welcome dinner. After dinner, relax and take in the mountainous scenery on our early evening sail as we head into the Southern Ocean.

Day 2Southern Ocean

Among the wildlife spotting opportunities as we sail south are the albatrosses, prions, and petrels that frequently follow the ship. Our Expedition Team will be out on deck as well, looking for the whales and dolphins that may also be seen in the area. Our experts will begin the presentations with informative and entertaining talks on the wildlife, history, and geology of the Falkland Islands and Southern Ocean. Helpful briefings on environmental regulations and expedition safety will also be held in the comfortable lounge.

Day 3West Falklands

The westernmost settled outposts in the Falklands are remote farms that have been family-owned for six and seven generations. The sheep graze alongside albatross colonies and rockhopper, king, and macaroni penguin rookeries while striated caracaras patrol overhead and upland geese graze at the water’s edge. A visit to one of these homesteads often includes an invitation for cakes and a cup of tea.

Day 4Port Stanley

Chosen for its sheltered harbor and access to abundant fresh water and peat for fuel, Stanley is easy to discover on foot as shops and most services are centered on the port. The museum, the post-office featuring first day covers, plenty of shops with locally made wool items and Stanley’s lively pubs will all be available. It is possible to experience the wildlife of the Falklands from the town, including sea lions and dolphins in the harbor or bird life in nearby Gypsy Cove.

Day 5-6Southern Ocean

There will be plenty of wildlife spotting as we make our way east across the Antarctic Convergence and officially enter Antarctic waters. Shipboard presentations will continue featuring the exciting history and abundant wildlife of South Georgia.

Day 7-10South Georgia

Welcome to South Georgia! Landing sites feature huge Elephant seals, aggressive Fur seals, Gentoo penguins, albatross, petrels, skuas, and gulls. King penguins from fuzzy little chicks to fattened adults can be seen in the hundreds of thousands. We will visit historic Grytviken whaling station, home of the whaling museum, Norwegian seaman’s church, the active British Antarctic Survey station plus the tiny graveyard where the great Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton is buried.

Day 11-12Scotia Sea

Heading farther south, we continue our informative presentations and wildlife watch as the icebergs become more and more plentiful.

Day 13-16South Shetlands Islands

The land of superlatives, Antarctica!

In the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula, we hope to make as much time as possible to explore by inflatable Zodiac boats and marvel up close at nature’s glory. The Expedition Leader and Captain will create a flexible itinerary based on weather, ice, and opportunity. We will aim for the most scenic bays and channels of the Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows, bird colonies and whale feeding areas, as well as sites of historic and scientific interest.

Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins abound, and Weddell, Crabeater and Elephant Seals are often found hauled out to rest along with predatory Leopard Seals and the assertive Antarctic Fur Seal. Minke and Humpback Whales are frequent visitors in the late season and Orca sightings are also common.

Day 17-18Drake Passage

As we leave this magical place and make our way north, heading again across the Antarctic Convergence and the Drake Passage, we will continue our presentation series and wildlife spotting. Sailing back to Ushuaia through the Beagle Channel, we celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow.

Day 19Disembarkation

Morning disembarkation lets you catch a flight back to civilization after midday or stay South and enjoy Tierra del Fuego or Patagonia for more sights and adventures. Chat to us about any extension options.

** Please note that all departures disembarking in Port Stanley or KGI have a charter flight included in the price.

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Falklands South Georgia & Antarctica

Start : 6 Dec, 2024  End : 25 Dec, 2024
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Ushuaia
20 Days
m/v Plancius
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  $13,550
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  $16,500
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  $16,500
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  $17,250
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  $18,350
Superior
  $19,650

Falklands South Georgia & Antarctica

Start : 28 Dec, 2024  End : 17 Jan, 2025
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Ushuaia
21 Days
Seaventure
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$19,350
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$22,765 $19,350
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$26,185 $22,257
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$29,325 $24,926
Veranda
$33,725 $28,666
Owner´s
$47,215 $40,133

Falklands South Georgia & Antarctica

Start : 26 Feb, 2025  End : 18 Mar, 2025
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Ushuaia
21 Days
Seaventure
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$16,826
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$19,795 $16,826
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$22,765 $19,350
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$25,505 $21,679
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$29,325 $24,926
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$41,055 $34,897
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  • “

    Ice-Tracks is the very best travel agency I have ever worked with. Angie, Cris and Caro’s specialist knowledge of Polar regions is exceptional. This was my first trip to Antarctica and the first time I had ever traveled for an extended duration on a ship, so I had many questions. They patiently answered all my questions, and made all my travel arrangements – flights, transfers, hotels, Antarctic cruise (Polar Latitude’s Hebridean Skyship) and side trips in Argentina.

    Everything went exactly as planned. The hotels they chose were great, and they gave me excellent advice regarding clothing, seasickness tablets, and other gear needed to make the trip a complete success. Angie knew many of the Hebridean Sky crew members, so that made for an easy connection with them on the morning I boarded the ship, because I was no longer just a passenger, but a friend of a friend. Since I was traveling alone, Cris kept in regular contact to ensure every leg of the journey was a success, even when these occurred on weekends or in the evenings.

    All in all, not only was Antarctica an amazing experience, but booking through Ice Tracks was amazing as well. Angie, Caro and Cris made what seemed like a possibly daunting experience for a solo traveller into a trip that was super easy. I will use Ice-Tracks again and encourage anyone considering a Polar destination to use them.”

    Brad Borkan travelled with Ice Tracks Expeditions to Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica. Brad is co-author of the book: When Your Life Depends on It. It is about the life-and-death decisions that the early Antarctic explorers made on the ice. His website is www.extreme-decisions.com.

    Brad Borkan - UK
  • “

    Ice Tracks gave us a fantastic holiday with all the advantages of an experienced expedition team. Everything was perfect on board; the food was amazing, the cabins very spacious and comfortable, and the staff lovely. The Icebergs were just amazing! Kayaking in the brash ice was a very special experience and one I shall always remember. We were given an insight into the life of the birds and mammals of Antarctica, the formation of the land and the ice itself, and of the history of exploration in the Antarctic. I especially enjoyed all the photographic opportunities and would recommend taking the best kit you can afford!

    Lynn and her friends travelled with us to Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica.

    Lynn Pascoe – UK
  • “

    Angie…the drive and determination that your personal quest to deliver Frank to his proper resting place shows. Thank you so much for allowing me the privilege of sharing part of that story and of leading me to Antarctica itself. Thank you Angie for such a profound and inspirational journey.

    Caro…I fulfilled a boyhood dream and so much more. The experience was made even more special by you. You bring energy and enthusiasm, a passion that is infectious. I will never forget the ceremony to commemorate Shackleton and Wild in Grytviken cemetery. Whilst we strictly observe the principle “leave nothing, take nothing” it is impossible not to leave part of you there, and Antarctica too permits you to take much away even if it is simply to know yourself a little more. Thank you.

    Rick traveled with us to Falkland, South Georgia and Antarctica.

    Rick Dobbie - Sydney, Australia
  • “

    Thank you so much for helping me enjoy a trip of a lifetime. How special it was to experience a zodiac cruise at Point Wild on Elephant Island.

    Garry Evenden, Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

    Garry Evenden - Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
  • “

    Everybody who has responded after the trip has expressed AMAZING AMAZEMENT about the expedition holiday of a lifetime.  Add our names to that list and our sincere thanks to Angie and Caro for their professional, enthusiastic and caring approach to the trip and its planning.   You two are great!!!

    Henri and Brenda traveled with us to Falkland, South Georgia and Antarctica.

    Henry & Brenda Lombard – Johannesburg, South Africa
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