Embark on an expedition tailored for wildlife enthusiasts in the sub-Antarctic Falkland Islands/Malvinas and South Georgia, where a diverse and abundant wildlife population flourishes. From coastlines graced with fur seals, elephant seals, and hundreds of thousands of penguins, the scenery boasts unmatched natural beauty. This voyage also presents numerous opportunities to explore the intriguing history of the area, spanning back to the renowned period of Antarctic exploration known as the 'Heroic Age' of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Day by day
Highlights
Exploring the port of Stanley, Falkland Islands/ Malvinas
Penguin rookeries with hundreds of thousands of birds on South Georgia
A visit to Grytviken, a former whaling station, and the gravesite of Sir Ernest Shackleton
Potential encounters with Orca, Humpback and Minke whales
Zodiac cruising amongst colossal icebergs
Activities
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.