Antarctica

from South America

(including The Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Tristan da Cunha)

It is hard to describe the Antarctic in just a few words. It is without doubt the most remote and pristine of all the continents. It harbours some of the most awesome scenery on our planet and is home to some of the most spectacular and tame wildlife to be found anywhere. Fortunately the incredibly harsh climate abates for a few short months, allowing the privileged to visit this awe-inspiring continent during the relatively warm Antarctic summer.

Southern South America is the ideal location to begin a voyage to Antarctica as it lies close to the Antarctic peninsula – the most easily accessible part of this wild continent. Some trips also take the opportunity to visit the Falkland Islands and the incomparable South Georgia where the intrepid explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton was finally laid to rest. The description of South Georgia as resembling the Alps rising straight from the ocean is no exaggeration; huge glaciers tumble down from the high snow-covered peaks and calve into the ocean below.

Besides the scenery and the spectacular blue-tinged icebergs, the Antarctic has a fabulous array of wildlife that captures the imagination of all. Huge whales may breach alongside the ship, several species of penguins amuse and delight, often in vast colonies, and abundant seabirds glide alongside the vessel. It really is a 'once in a lifetime' journey and one that cannot be too highly recommended. A full list of trips offered to the Antarctic from South America is found below:


Ocean Adventures Group Tours

Antarctica, The Falklands & South Georgia, 16 November - 8 December 2007
The classic Antarctic adventure with the added benefit of an Ocean Adventures leader accompanying the group...more
Antarctica, The Falklands & South Georgia, 30 October - 22 November 2008
The classic Antarctic adventure with the added benefit of an Ocean Adventures leader accompanying the group...more
Antarctica, The Falklands & South Georgia, 30 October - 22 November 2009
(Please note these dates are provisional) The classic Antarctic adventure with the added benefit of an Ocean Adventures leader accompanying the group...more
Emperor Penguins of Antarctica, 18 November - 2 December 2008
A fantastic opportunity to see the Antarctic's most symbolic creature...more
The Atlantic Odyssey, 5 March - 15 April 2009
A wonderful opportunity to explore the Atlantic from Antarctica all the way up to such little-known islands as St Helena and Ascension...more


Oceanwide Expeditions Cruises
Antarctic Peninsula (11 Day Itinerary)
Oceanwide Expeditions shortest and most popular cruise to the great white continent, departing from Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina...more
Antarctic Peninsula (12 Day Itinerary)
Oceanwide Expeditions classic cruise to the great white continent, departing from Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina...more
Antarctic Peninsula (14 Day Itinerary)
Oceanwide Expeditions classic cruise to the great white continent, departing from Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, but with an extra couple of days to enjoy the Antarctic Peninsula...more

Polar Circle – Antarctic Peninsula

A variation on Oceanwide Expeditions' classic cruise to the great white continent, departing from Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina...more

Antarctic Peninsula Walking Expedition
Oceanwide Expeditions classic cruise to the great white continent, but with more of a walking theme...more

Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula

Oceanwide Expeditions classic cruise to the great white continent but including a visit to the extraordinary Weddell Sea, departing from Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina...more

Weddell Sea - In Search of the Emperor Penguin

This is your unique chance to be part of a true ecpedition voyage in search of the great penguin of the south - the true symbol of the Antarctic!...more

Falklands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula (19 day itinerary)
This classic itinerary visits Antarctica, the incredibly impressive South Georgia and the Falklands...more
Falklands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula (20 day itinerary)
A slight variation on the classic itinerary, this cruise is one day longer and begins in Puerto Madryn (rather than Ushuaia) and visits Antarctica, the incredibly impressive South Georgia and the Falklands...more

Falkland Islands - Photographer Voyage

The Falklands are a paradise for photographers and birdwatchers. You may encounter some rare and remarkably tame species such as Striated Caracara, Rockhopper Penguin and Black-browed Albatross....more

Atlantic Odyssey - Part 1 From Ushuaia to Ascension Island
This epic journey begins in Ushuaia and visits South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula begore returning north to Ascension Island via Tristan de Cunha. For details of the full adventure, please look under Mid Atlantic Islands in Other Destinations...more

Atlantic Odyssey - From Ushuaia to Cape Town
An exciting new itinerary that first visits Antarctica and then sails acriss to Cape Town via the remote Tristan de Cunha and Gough Islands...more


Quark Expeditions Cruises
Classic Antarctica: Discovering the Peninsula
As the name suggests, the classic 11 or 12 day voyage to the great white continent...more

Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

Very few people in the world can claim to have crossed the Antarctic Circle, reaching an extreme latitude at the very bottom of the world. Only the most adventurous travelers include this Circle on their life list of goals...more

Antarctic Adventure: Actively Exploring Antarctica:
As the name suggests, the classic 12 day voyage to the great white continent but with the added adventure of sea-kayaking, camping, cross-country skiing or mountaineering!...more
Antarctic Quest via The Falklands & South Georgia
These classic 20 day itineraries visit Antarctica, the incredibly impressive South Georgia and the Falklands on small expedition ships...more
Explorers' Route via The Falklands & South Georgia
These classic 20 day itineraries visit Antarctica, the incredibly impressive South Georgia and the Falklands...more
Emperor Penguins: Snow Hill Island Safari
Using the Kapitan Khlebnikov's helicopter, you can become one of the privileged few to visit an Emperor Penguin rookery...more

Far Side Semi-Circumnavigation

An epic 38 day voyage through some of the most impressive scenery on our planet ...more

Epic Antarctica: Semi-Circumnavigation

During this epic 31 day voyage we plan to visit the Phantom Coast, the only passenger expedition to do so in 2008 ...more


Photograph courtesy of Quark Expeditions

An Adelie Penguin. Just one of the many friendly penguin species waiting to welcome you to the magical Antarctic.



Photograph by Pete Morris/Birdquest

A stunning King Penguin

 

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