Ushuaia, Cape Horn & Falklands (Malvinas)

Cruise an area of islets and rocky outcrops host to astounding penguin, seal and albatross populations.


Falklands
© Sebastian Arrebola

Duration: 8 days
Starts: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
Ends: Punta Arenas, Chile
Language: English Speaking Voyage

* Ask for the reverse itinerary description upon on request.
** Note flights are NOT included.


Included


Enjoy an 8-day expedition experience to Cape Horn and the Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas). Begin your journey in Ushuaia, Argentina where you will embark the ship. Sail some of the most southerly seas in the world passing through old exploration and shipping routes. This journey is unlike most as we will have the chance to visit Cape Horn, which has lured centuries of explorers along its path. From there, sail to the Falklands, that boasts over 700 islands, to partake in an adventure that is perfect for the birding enthusiast, the historian and the world explorer.

Itinerary

© Sebastian Arrebola

DAY 1 | USHUAIA, EMBARKATION
Your journey begins at the pier in Ushuaia, Argentina, with boarding between 19:00 hr. and 20:00 hr. Board your ship and sail along the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost town in the world, where the ship will clear formalities to approach Cape Horn.

DAY 2 | VISITING CAPE HORN
After an overnight crossing of Nassau Bay, wake up in full view of the legendary Cape Horn! Weather permitting, board a Zodiac and be one of the few privileged adventurers to step foot on this famous and rarely visited island. Sail and explore the area in depth before setting course north towards the Falkland Islands.

DAYS 3 | AT SEA
As we sail through the South Atlantic en route to the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you can attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations. In the company of expert guides, watch for bird and marine life from the lounge or the outside decks. You may spot magnificent seabirds, such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as different species of whales.

DAY 4 | WEST FALKLANDS (SOUTH)
Ruggedly beautiful and remote, places such as New Island, Weddell Island, or West Point are located at the extreme west of the Falklands' archipelago. See dramatic cliffs contrast with sheltered sandy bays and natural harbours. These areas host a large concentration of wildlife with lots of diversity. Some of the best wildlife experiences are just a short distance from the settlements.

DAY 5 | WEST FALKLANDS (NORTH), CARCASS & SAUNDERS
Named after HMS Carcass, a vessel which visited in the late 18th century, the terrain here is varied with rocky ridges, steep cliffs, open plains, white sand beaches, and coves. Saunders is the second-largest offshore island and has very varied terrain, from rocky hills to sweeping shorelines. It is an important natural habitat for birds and offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. All five breeding species of penguin can be spotted here along with black-browed albatross and many other birds.

DAY 6 | THE FALKLAND SOUND
We cruise down the Falkland Sound, sightseeing its rugged and untouched landscapes and immerse ourselves in the past and recent history of the islands. You visit settlements and meet the locals, getting to know the culture of farming families. As we stop at sites that were active battlefields during the 1982 conflict, our historians introduce us to regional geopolitics.

DAY 7 | PORT STANLEY
Join our expedition team on guided walking tours in town or to Gipsy Cove. Or take the option to explore on your own and absorb the atmosphere, grabbing lunch at the local pub, visiting the maritime museum, the church, hunting for souvenirs, or walking down Ross Road, paying tribute at the war memorials at the waterfront. Note | Small-group day tours and half-day tours can be purchased on board the ship to visit Volunteer Point (by 4×4 vehicle or helicopter), battlefield tours (by 4×4 vehicle), and others. Options will be presented on board.

DAY 8 | DISEMBARKATION IN PORT STANLEY
Transfer to the airport at Mt. Pleasant will be provided from the ship according to the scheduled flight.

Itinerary

DAY 1 | USHUAIA, EMBARKATION
Your journey begins at the pier in Ushuaia, Argentina, with boarding between 19:00 hr. and 20:00 hr. Board your ship and sail along the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost town in the world, where the ship will clear formalities to approach Cape Horn.

DAY 2 | VISITING CAPE HORN
After an overnight crossing of Nassau Bay, wake up in full view of the legendary Cape Horn! Weather permitting, board a Zodiac and be one of the few privileged adventurers to step foot on this famous and rarely visited island. Sail and explore the area in depth before setting course north towards the Falkland Islands.

DAYS 3 | AT SEA
As we sail through the South Atlantic en route to the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you can attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations. In the company of expert guides, watch for bird and marine life from the lounge or the outside decks. You may spot magnificent seabirds, such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as different species of whales.

DAY 4 | WEST FALKLANDS (SOUTH)
Ruggedly beautiful and remote, places such as New Island, Weddell Island, or West Point are located at the extreme west of the Falklands' archipelago. See dramatic cliffs contrast with sheltered sandy bays and natural harbours. These areas host a large concentration of wildlife with lots of diversity. Some of the best wildlife experiences are just a short distance from the settlements.

DAY 5 | WEST FALKLANDS (NORTH), CARCASS & SAUNDERS
Named after HMS Carcass, a vessel which visited in the late 18th century, the terrain here is varied with rocky ridges, steep cliffs, open plains, white sand beaches, and coves. Saunders is the second-largest offshore island and has very varied terrain, from rocky hills to sweeping shorelines. It is an important natural habitat for birds and offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. All five breeding species of penguin can be spotted here along with black-browed albatross and many other birds.

DAY 6 | THE FALKLAND SOUND
We cruise down the Falkland Sound, sightseeing its rugged and untouched landscapes and immerse ourselves in the past and recent history of the islands. You visit settlements and meet the locals, getting to know the culture of farming families. As we stop at sites that were active battlefields during the 1982 conflict, our historians introduce us to regional geopolitics.

DAY 7 | PORT STANLEY
Join our expedition team on guided walking tours in town or to Gipsy Cove. Or take the option to explore on your own and absorb the atmosphere, grabbing lunch at the local pub, visiting the maritime museum, the church, hunting for souvenirs, or walking down Ross Road, paying tribute at the war memorials at the waterfront. Note | Small-group day tours and half-day tours can be purchased on board the ship to visit Volunteer Point (by 4×4 vehicle or helicopter), battlefield tours (by 4×4 vehicle), and others. Options will be presented on board.

DAY 8 | DISEMBARKATION IN PORT STANLEY
Transfer to the airport at Mt. Pleasant will be provided from the ship according to the scheduled flight.


© Sebastian Arrebola


INCLUSIONS

• Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material.
• For guests visiting Punta Arenas, special access to Explorers House.
• Ship cruise as indicated in the itinerary corresponding to each expedition.
• Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of dishes.
• Daily served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses.
• Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board ship
• Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water, and snacks on board the ship throughout the expedition.
• Loan of waterproof boots for landings.
• All guided shore excursions.
• Lectures and entertainment on board.
• Landing fees and IAATO passenger fee.

EXCLUSIONS

• Flights, accommodation, meals, excursions, and transfers other than those included in the itinerary corresponding to each voyage.
• Beverages purchased at the ship's bar.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
• Gratuities.
• Visas for Chile, Argentina, and/or the UK, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable.


* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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