2025.26 South Georgia & Antarctica Penguin Safari

Itinerary

DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN USHUAIA, ARGENTINA

DAYS 3–6 | AT SEA There are many activities to keep you engaged while you are at sea. Learn to identify seabirds that glide alongside the ship, or attend dynamic presentations by your Expedition Team. You will be prepped on safety procedures for Zodiac cruises and shore landings, and also be given instructions for getting the most out of your optional sea kayaking adventures (extra cost), a truly intimate way to experience Antarctica. If conditions are right, the first indication that you are approaching South Georgia is the sight of birds around a group of rocky spires called Shag Rocks. Have your binoculars and cameras ready to capture these rocky spires rising out of

Buenos Aires

Santiago

You will begin your journey in Ushuaia, a small but bustling port at the tip of South America. It’s the ideal gateway for you to explore the southern extent of Patagonia while preparing for your adventure ahead. Get active in the mountains or enjoy handcrafted chocolate at a café in town. DAY 2 | EMBARK Embarkation will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail down the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of anticipation as you depart!

ARGENTINA

CHILE

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Atlantic Ocean

South Georgia

Punta Arenas

Ushuaia

Elephant Island

Drake Passage

South Shetland Islands

Lemaire Channel

Weddell Sea

Antarctic Peninsula

SOUTH GEORGIA AND ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Penguin Safari On board the Ocean Explorer or World Explorer

Call your Travel Professional or a Quark Polar Travel Adviser at 1.888.892.0073 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for additional details

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