Itinerary
DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN USHUAIA, ARGENTINA Your gateway for this expedition is Ushuaia, Argentina. Located within the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, Ushuaia has a small-town feel yet boasts many shops, museums, cafés and restaurants that you can enjoy before your voyage. If you’re feeling adventurous, the nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park and Martial Glacier offer plenty of outdoor activities, such as hiking. DAY 2 | EMBARK As you embark, the anticipation grows. Trade your land legs for sea legs, meet and greet your fellow travelers and get acquainted with your ship. Since every Antarctic adventure presents new opportunities and experiences, embarkation day is just as exciting for your Expedition Team as it is for you. On board your team will be there both
to ensure your comfort and safety as well as help make your wildlife dreams come true. DAY 3 | AT SEA Your days at sea are filled with presentations led by your Expedition Team on photography, wildlife, glaciology, and history. In between presentations, spend time on deck looking for wildlife or chatting with your shipmates over a drink at the bar. DAYS 4 & 5 | FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS) Upon your arrival in the Falklands (Malvinas), your camera will get its first real workout capturing the abundant wildlife and rugged feel of this sub- Antarctic region. The archipelago contains two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland, which you will explore during daily excursions.
Buenos Aires
Santiago
ARGENTINA
CHILE
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Atlantic Ocean
Stanley
South Georgia
Punta Arenas
Ushuaia
South Shetland Islands
Drake Passage
Elephant Island
South Orkney Island
Anvers Island
Lemaire Channel
Weddell Sea
Antarctic Peninsula
FALKLANDS (MALVINAS), SOUTH GEORGIA AND ANTARCTICA Explorers and Kings On board the Ocean Explorer
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