South Georgia Discovery


South Georgia and Antarctica
SAT © Juan Cascallares

Join on a 15-day in-depth wildlife viewing and photography exploration of South Georgia’s spectacular nature. This expedition is aimed at those wanting to spend the maximum amount of unhurried time ashore observing wildlife and is suited for photographers and wildlife watchers.

What makes this trip even more special is that the vessel takes just 48 guests and when you are ashore you will be in a small group of just 12 guests for an intimate wildlife and photography experience. Travelling on a small expedition vessel allows us to visit many sites along the coast that larger ships are not allowed to land and get closer to South Georgia’s incredible nature.

Duration: 15 days
Starts: Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
Ends: Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
Language: English Speaking Voyage


Included


South Georgia Photo Tour Highlights
· A rare opportunity to join a in-depth exploration of South Georgia with extended time ashore to view and photograph wildlife.
· Explore key wildlife sites including Saint Andrews Bay, Salisbury Plain and Gold Harbour.
· Develop your photography skills in the field with our highly experienced photography guides.
· Comfortable, and intimate ice-strengthened expedition vessel.
· Encounter South Georgia’s wildlife. This trip has the most time spent ashore viewing king penguin colonies, elephant seals, fur seals and an abundance of birdlife including albatrosses.
· Numerous opportunities to photograph South Georgia’s wild and stunning landscapes from the ship and shore.
· Led by highly experienced expedition leaders and photography guides.
· Small, intimate group size. The ship takes just 48 and ashore guests are in a group of 12.

Itinerary

SAT © Juan Cascallares
SAT © Juan Cascallares
SAT © Juan Cascallares

Day 1: Falkland Islands
Welcome aboard! Depart Port Stanley, Falkland Islands.
In the afternoon we embark in Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands ready for an adventure of a life time. The Falkland Islands is accessible by flights from Chile and the UK. We will depart late afternoon and set sail towards South Georgia.

Day 2-3: Sailing to South Georgia
As we sail across the Scotia sea towards South Georgia we will spend time on deck looking out for wildlife. Wandering Albatrosses often follow the ship. In the water it is possible to see whales and Orcas. During the sea days our guiding team will do lectures on the wildlife, history and geology of South Georgia. In the afternoon of day 3 we will sight South Georgia for the first time.

Day 4-7: Exploring South Georgia
The plan is to sail along the entire coast of South Georgia and to make landings on all the days. The main focuses of this expedition is to visit as many wildlife sites as possible. South Georgia is home to 450,000 king penguins offering some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife on the planet. We aim to visit key penguin breeding colonies at St Andrew’s Bay, Salisbury Plain and Gold Harbour. An advantage of a longer trip allows is that it allows us a much larger weather to visit different sites.

Days 8-12:Exploring South Georgia
Other landing sites could include Prion Island to see nesting albatrosses, a site that is only accessible to ships carrying under 50 guests. Cooper Bay on the islands south is home to Macaroni penguins living in the tussock grass. Alongside wildlife, South Georgia is home to fascinating history and we will visit Grytviken, a former whaling station on South Georgia and home to the grave of explorer Ernest Shackleton. We also plan to explore the Drygalski fjord home to some of the islands most breathtaking landscapes.

Days 13 – 15: At Sea & Falkland Islands
As we sail towards the Falkland Islands our guiding team will do a series of lectures to finish off our exciting adventure. The final 2 sailing days offers a chance to relax onboard, take a sauna and share stories from the expedition with fellow guests. On safe arrival in Port Stanley we will disembark after breakfast on the final day.

Itinerary

Day 1: Falkland Islands
Welcome aboard! Depart Port Stanley, Falkland Islands.
In the afternoon we embark in Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands ready for an adventure of a life time. The Falkland Islands is accessible by flights from Chile and the UK. We will depart late afternoon and set sail towards South Georgia.

Day 2-3: Sailing to South Georgia
As we sail across the Scotia sea towards South Georgia we will spend time on deck looking out for wildlife. Wandering Albatrosses often follow the ship. In the water it is possible to see whales and Orcas. During the sea days our guiding team will do lectures on the wildlife, history and geology of South Georgia. In the afternoon of day 3 we will sight South Georgia for the first time.

Day 4-7: Exploring South Georgia
The plan is to sail along the entire coast of South Georgia and to make landings on all the days. The main focuses of this expedition is to visit as many wildlife sites as possible. South Georgia is home to 450,000 king penguins offering some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife on the planet. We aim to visit key penguin breeding colonies at St Andrew’s Bay, Salisbury Plain and Gold Harbour. An advantage of a longer trip allows is that it allows us a much larger weather to visit different sites.

Days 8-12:Exploring South Georgia
Other landing sites could include Prion Island to see nesting albatrosses, a site that is only accessible to ships carrying under 50 guests. Cooper Bay on the islands south is home to Macaroni penguins living in the tussock grass. Alongside wildlife, South Georgia is home to fascinating history and we will visit Grytviken, a former whaling station on South Georgia and home to the grave of explorer Ernest Shackleton. We also plan to explore the Drygalski fjord home to some of the islands most breathtaking landscapes.

Days 13 – 15: At Sea & Falkland Islands
As we sail towards the Falkland Islands our guiding team will do a series of lectures to finish off our exciting adventure. The final 2 sailing days offers a chance to relax onboard, take a sauna and share stories from the expedition with fellow guests. On safe arrival in Port Stanley we will disembark after breakfast on the final day.


SAT © Juan Cascallares
SAT © Juan Cascallares
SAT © Juan Cascallares


INCLUSIONS

-Expert South Georgia Guiding Team
-Lectures on South Georgia
-Use of Zodiac (Dinghies) for shore landings and photography opportunities
-Full Board (breakfast, lunch and dinner )
-Bedding and towels
-Highly experienced Captain and Cook
-Rubber boots for shore landings
-Transfers from hotel to vessel for embarkation + vessel to airport/hotel after disembarkation

EXCLUSIONS

-International Flights
-Travel and cancellation insurance
-Any additional expenses such as museum entry
-Alcohol and spirits


* 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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