12 Nights Antarctica – Basecamp – free camping, kayaking, hiking

• Seabird Sightings: Expect to see a diverse range of seabirds, including wandering albatrosses, grey-headed albatrosses, black-browed albatrosses, light-mantled sooty albatrosses, cape pigeons, southern fulmars, Wilson’s storm petrels, blue petrels, and Antarctic petrels as you sail south.
• Beagle Channel Journey: Sail along the stunning, mountain-fringed Beagle Channel, encountering breathtaking landscapes reminiscent of the great polar explorers’ journeys.
• Antarctic Convergence: Cross Antarctica’s natural boundary where cold, north-flowing waters meet warmer sub-Antarctic seas, entering the circum-Antarctic upwelling zone.
• Antarctic Sailing: Navigate through Antarctic channels and along coastlines, passing icebergs and towering gray stone peaks adorned with snow, with diverse wildlife above and below.
• Neumayer Channel: Position the vessel here to launch various basecamp activities, such as Zodiac and kayaking trips, snowshoe hikes, and soft-climb mountaineering, depending on weather conditions.
• Port Lockroy: Visit the historic British research station turned museum and post office on Goudier Island, and partake in activities around Jougla Point, meeting gentoo penguins and blue-eyed shags.
• Pléneau & Petermann Islands: Sail through the Lemaire Channel, conditions permitting, to see Adélie penguins, blue-eyed shags, humpback and minke whales, and leopard seals, with opportunities for kayaking and glacier walks.
• Neko Harbour: Experience the epic landscape of Neko Harbour with its mammoth glaciers and wind-carved snow, ideal for Zodiac cruises and landing for up-close views of alpine peaks.
• Paradise Bay: Camp overnight like a true polar explorer in the serene and awe-inspiring environment of Paradise Bay.
• Errera Channel: Explore Danco Island, Cuverville Island, and lesser-known spots like Orne Island and Georges Point on Rongé Island, each offering picturesque views.
• Melchior Islands: On your final day of near-shore activities, pass through the Melchior Islands, keeping an eye out for humpback whales in Dallmann Bay and considering a stop at Half Moon Island in the South Shetlands.
• Drake Passage Return: As you cross the Drake Passage, reconnect with the seabirds from your journey south, now familiar companions on your return voyage.
• Journey’s End: Disembark in Ushuaia with memories of your Antarctic adventure that will accompany you wherever your next journey leads.

Included in this voyage

• Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
• All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
• All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
• Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
• Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
• Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation in Ushuaia
• Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation)
• All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
• Comprehensive pre-departure material
• During our “Basecamp” departures, all offered activities (including camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop) as well as our standard included shore excursions and Zodiac cruises are free of charge

Excluded from this voyage

• Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
• Pre- and post-land arrangements
• Passport and visa expenses
• Government arrival and departure taxes
• Meals ashore
• Baggage, cancellation, and personal insurance (strongly recommended)
• Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges, and telecommunication charges
• The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided)

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