Antarctica
Antarctica
Embark on an extraordinary polar expedition from Buenos Aires to the Weddell Sea aboard the Ultramarine. Fly by twin-engine helicopter to walk on the sea ice and witness the legendary colony of 8,000 Emperor penguins at Snow Hill Island, the ultimate exploration milestone.
Duration: 14 days
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ends: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Language: English speaking voyage
Participate in one of the most exclusive and challenging exploration missions on the planet: the quest to reach the remote Emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island. The journey begins in Buenos Aires before boarding a private group charter flight to Ushuaia to embark on the technologically advanced Ultramarine. After crossing the mythical waters of the Drake Passage while attending introductory lectures, the vessel navigates deep into the untamed Weddell Sea, a historic territory defined by the deeds of polar heroes a century ago and dominated by colosal tabular icebergs the size of apartment buildings.
Once the ship approaches the sea ice boundary, its twin-engine helicopters take over to fly guests on a spectacular scenic transfer over the striking polar landscape. Upon landing safely on the sea ice, you will take a guided walk toward the fabled rookery where approximately 8,000 rarely seen Emperor penguins gather with their young. This helicopter-supported search represents the ultimate polar milestone and is complemented by Zodiac cruising among icebergs, the polar plunge, and a bespoke educational program led by world-respected penguin scientists and biologists, before returning to Ushuaia for your charter flight back to Buenos Aires.
Highlights:
Twin-engine helicopter flight over the Weddell Sea to land and walk to the fabled Emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island.
Integrated package featuring private charter flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia with group transfers.
Extreme navigation and Zodiac cruising among massive, apartment-building-sized tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea.
Bespoke educational program on board led by world-respected penguin scientists, biologists, and polar historians.
Alternative landing opportunities along the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula depending on localized sea ice conditions.
INCLUSIONS
An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
One 10- to 15-minute helicopter flightseeing excursion (weather and logistics permitting)
Leadership throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
All shore landings as per the daily program
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)
Complimentary select beer, wines and select cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
Complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
A photographic journal documenting the expedition
A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are available for more data-intensive applications.)
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
EXCLUSIONS
International airfare
Passport and applicable visa expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
Meals unless otherwise specified
Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
Excess-baggage fees on international flights and domestic flights
Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned
Laundry, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified
Phone charges may vary by location
Our basic complimentary Wi-Fi service does not include Premium packages which enable more data-intensive applications
Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew
Additional overnight accommodation
Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicitly stated
Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities.
* 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.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. 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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