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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Islands Highlights › Meet hardy locals and see unique wildlife in the Falkland islands › Explore abandoned whaling stations and visiting Shackleton's grave › Walk quietly amongst king penguins and watching them surf onto the beach › Learn about the environment and ecology from industry experts › Spot whales and seals while cruising through icebergs on Zodiacs What's Included 20 nts aboard the G Expedition. 1 nt hotel in Montevideo. Arrival and departure transfers. Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs. Waterproof boots supplied for USA size 6. 16. Expedition parka. ACCOMMODATIONS Twin-share hotel (1 nt), aboard the G Expedition in quad-, triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window) (20 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed TRANSPORT G Expedition, Zodiac, private bus GROUP LEADER One Expedition team member per 10 guests MEALS 19 breakfasts, 17 lunches, 18 dinners. Allow USD25-35 for meals not included. Drinks and tips on board not included. ITINERARY Challenge. Desolation. Unlimited wonder. It's not difficult to grasp what attracted the great explorers to Antarctica. Get a personal appreciation for the struggle to tame the bottom of the world on this 22-day adventure to the land that entranced Ernest Shackleton and countless others since. Down here, you'll explore the Falkland Islands, encounter abandoned whaling stations on South Georgia Island, and pay your respects at Shackleton's grave. Elsewhere, you'll catch up with penguins (king, chinstrap, and gentoo varieties) and learn all about them through daily lectures, get close to whales and cavorting seals from a Zodiac boat, and keep an eye peeled for towering icebergs and massive glaciers. Prepare to be astonished. DAY 1 MONTEVIDEO Arrive in Ushuaia at any time. Arrival transfer included. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the world's most southerly city. DAY 2 MONTEVIDEO Embarkation on the G Expedition begins in the afternoon at the port of Montevideo. ( 1B, 1D ) DAYS 3-5 AT SEA With course set southeast, become acquainted with the ship. Enjoy the lecture and educational sessions about the extraordinary human and natural history of the Antarctic region. ( 3B, 3L, 3D ) DAYS 6-7 FALKLAND ISLANDS The Falkland Islands provide a rare opportunity to witness the biological diversity and extraordinary scenery of the southern islands. Penguins and albatross are abundant here, and the Falklands have the largest black-browed albatross colony in the world. In Stanley, meet the hardy local inhabitants whose colourful houses provide contrast to the long, dark winters. ( 2B, 2L, 2D ) DAYS 8-9 AT SEA Sailing east, set course for South Georgia. Days at sea are filled with lectures to prepare for landings. Keep your eyes peeled for the many whales that inhabit these waters. ( 2B, 2L, 2D ) DAYS 10-13 SOUTH GEORGIA Home to many interesting sites (including the grave of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton), South Georgia has several former whaling stations and boasts plenty of wildlife. Visit a huge colony of king penguins, a major highlight of this part of the journey. Weather permitting, enjoy a few days free to explore this island. ( 4B, 4L, 4D ) DAYS 14-15 AT SEA Plotting a southwesterly course across the Scotia Sea, sail for two days, retracing Shackleton's route backwards. Head towards Elephant Island and the Antarctic Peninsula. ( 2B, 2L, 2D ) DAYS 16-19 SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS/ ANTARCTICA Experience some of the most unique wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery in the South Shetland Islands, just north of the Antarctic Peninsula. Attempt two shore landings per day (weather permitting), and encounter gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguin rookeries; Weddell, crabeater, and leopard seals; and orca, humpback, and minke whales in the cold Antarctic waters. The peninsula also has a remarkable human history. Learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world. ( 4B, 4L, 4D ) DAYS 20-21 DRAKE PASSAGE Reflect on a memorable adventure and take in some final lectures on route back to Ushuaia. Keep a careful look out for a last chance to spot whales. ( 2B, 2L, 2D ) DAY 22 USHUAIA Disembark in the morning. ( 1B ) ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE SPIRIT OF SHACKLETON: Always wanted to walk in the footsteps of Shackleton? Check out this incredible voyage. See trip XVSHSX on page 38. Guaranteed Departures This tour has one IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | special departure. Oct 23 - Nov 13, 2016 EXPEDITION › ANTARCTICA, ARGENTINA, FALKLAND ISLANDS, URUGUAY 40