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In Antarctica, the unconquerable continent, we will experience the majesty of nature as found nowhere else on Earth. From our ship's unlimited vantage points, we will witness a never-ending procession of sculpted icebergs and awe-inspiring glaciers that have been growing for centuries.
We'll experience the thrill of treading where few have gone before as we land our versatile Zodiacs on remote shores and hear the chorus of a thousand penguins. We will see the whales, seals and seabirds that congregate in the food-rich waters along the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic shores. As our Quest expedition group sails in the wake of renowned explorers, the vastness and natural splendour of this great white continent will mesmerize us.
Our journey begins in Ushuaia, the End of the World, where we board our vessel. Sailing in comfort aboard the well-appointed M/V Marina Svetaeva, we begin this 12-night expedition at the tip of South America. We chart a course through the Drake Passage with a goal of heading directly south to the Antarctic Circle at 66°33'S. The farther south we go, the more sea ice we will find and our aim is to cross the circle before getting stopped by this ice. Few ships go this far south and we will take full advantage of being on a modern, ice-strengthened vessel of this caliber.
When we arrive at the Antarctic Peninsula, be prepared to be dazzled. The abundance of wildlife here is truly extraordinary, including five seal species, massive penguin rookeries of gentoo, Adélies and chinstraps as well as a profusion of seabirds from albatross to skuas. It is nature we will experience up close and personal.
Our journey will take us to Petermann Island or Wilhelmina Bay where we encounter colossal icebergs and, of course, the more
ice landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see. Hardy adventurers or those with a yen for history have the chance to camp out on the ice overnight and feel the thrill and audacity of early explorers who attempted to conquer this continent.
After exploring this wonderful part of the world, we will leave Antarctica with a completely different perspective than when we arrived. Antarctica gets under your skin unlike any other place on Earth.
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| FACTS: |
| • | 13 days aboard the M/V Marina Svetaeva |
| • | Start and finish in Ushuaia, Argentina |
| • | Sea Kayaking option available (extra charge, limited availability, please book in advance) |
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| HIGHLIGHTS: |
| • | Admire a procession of sculpted icebergs and awe-inspiring glaciers along the way |
| • | Discover the abundance of Antarctic wildlife: whales, five seal species, massive penguin rookeries of gentoo, Adélies and chinstraps as well as a profusion of seabirds from albatross to skuas |
| • | Overnight camping option (included in price) |
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| SHIP: M/V Marina Svetaeva |
| LIMIT: 93 passengers | |
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| ITINERARY IN BRIEF: |
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Board Vessel in Ushuaia |
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Crossing the Drake Passage |
| Day 4 - 10: |
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Antarctic Peninsula |
| Day 11 - 12: |
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Crossing the Drake Passage, Cape Horn |
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Arrive in Ushuaia, disembark |
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 Aaron has guided and instructed sea kayaking, canoeing, hiking, climbing and rafting trips on five of seven continents. He has worked as Assistant Expedition Leader or Expedition Leader on over 70 polar expeditions. Aaron has been working with Quest for the last 5 years.
416-633-5666 / 1-800-387-1483
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