FALKLAND ISLANDS: AN ORNITHOLOGIST’S DREAM
Antarctica at a Glance
Penguins aren’t the only winged species here. There are 63 breeding bird species, including the inquisitive striated caracara, which likes to steal shiny objects.
Summer in Antarctica (November to April) offers three distinct seasons, each with unique weather, wildlife, and land conditions. Insider tip: Decide what you'd like to experience first, then you'll know the best time to visit.
ARGENTINA
FALKLAND ISLANDS (Islas Malvinas)
CHILE
Stanley
RETRACE DARWIN'S FOOTSTEPS Explore Patagonia’s spectacular network of fjords and channels, and the glaciers of Tierra del Fuego.
Atlantic Ocean
CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE Crossing the infamous 800-km Drake Passage is a polar rite of passage for many travelers. You can expect Drake Lake (calm waters) or Drake Shake (rough seas and high winds).
WHALE-WATCHING WEATHER Humpbacks arrive back in Antarctica MID-DECEMBER to LATE-FEBRUARY when temperatures reach 40°F/ 5°C, and there are up to 22 hours of sunlight daily.
NOV 1915–APR 1916 Shackleton and crew drift on ice, then row through rough ocean waters all the way to Elephant Island.
SUMMER ROMANCE Penguins exhibit
Weddell Sea
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
courtship rituals (bowing, preening) from NOVEMBER to MID-DECEMBER on the Antarctic Peninsula. Male gentoo penguins sometimes woo a female by giving her a well-chosen rock.
CROSSING THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE Sailing to 66°33—the Antarctic Circle—is a milestone few travelers reach.
PENGUIN CHICKS Wildlife-viewing is excellent in the Antarctic from MID-DECEMBER to MID-FEBRUARY. Especially eye-catching are the penguin chicks.
10 Call a Quark Polar Travel Advisor at +1 (888) 354-0594 or your Preferred Travel Advisor
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