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In-Depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia | HX
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  • Duration: 22 Nights
  • Destinations: Antarctica, Chile, Falkland Islands, South Georgia

Select departure dates: November - February 

Set sail from Chile to explore the unique world of South Georgia and Antarctica. Every day, route will be guided by nature as we make the best of local conditions. Each sunrise will offer something different and thrilling. In October and November on the seventh continent, penguins start courting and nesting. In December and January, the summer conditions bring longer, milder days, and in February and March, whales and penguin chicks abound.

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Included With Your Trip

Member Benefit: 90 Euro onboard credit per person for all sailing dates

Flights

· Flights in economy class between Santiago de Chile and Punta Arenas

Hotel

· Overnight in Santiago de Chile before the expedition cruise, including breakfast

Transfers

· Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Santiago de Chile before the expedition cruise

· Transfers between the Punta Arenas airport and the ship

Expedition Cruise

· Stay in a cabin of your choice

· Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages* at the restaurant Aune

· Fine-dining À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests

· Complimentary tea and coffee

· Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†

· Complimentary reusable water bottle

· English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore

· Range of included activities

Onboard Activities

· In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team

· Full access to the ship’s Science Centre

· Citizen Science Programme allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research 

· Professional onboard photographer gives tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos 

· Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings

Landing activities

· Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)

· Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for the activities

· Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket

· Expedition photographers will be on hand to assist you.

Notes

· All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions

· Excursions and activities are subject to change

· Please make sure you meet entry and boarding requirements

· No gratuities are expected
Additional Information

1: Santiago, Chile's Capital

Welcome to Santiago, Chile’s bustling capital. With its colonial-era architecture, award-winning restaurants, and fascinating museums, it’s the perfect place to start your expedition cruise. There’s a lot to see, from the Mercado Central market to the Plaza de Armas and the Presidential Palace. Check out the Sky Costanera, which offers panoramic views of the city from 1,000 feet up.

We recommend arriving a few days early and joining one of our optional Pre-Programs.

Day 2: Depart from Punta Arenas

Board your expedition cruise in Punta Arenas.

You’ll have an early start today, as we depart Santiago and fly to Punta Arenas, Chile’s southernmost port. Your expedition ship awaits. Once on board, get settled in, explore the ship, and meet your Expedition Team.

As well as being your guides, hosts, and local experts, they’re also your travel companions for the next three weeks. Friendly and welcoming, they’ll answer any questions you may have during your Antarctic adventure.

Day 3: Strait of Magellan

With our course set for the Falkland Islands, soak up the mesmerizing views around you as you cruise through the Strait of Magellan. Take in the scenery from the deck, the outdoor hot tub, or the panoramic Explorer Lounge & Bar.

Join your Expedition Team in the onboard Science Center to listen to lectures, participate in Citizen Science projects, and more. Whether it’s marine biology, Antarctic survival, oceanography, or photography, your Expedition Team will offer fascinating insights into the places you’ll see on your journey. Their enthusiasm is contagious.

Day 4-6: Falkland Islands

The Falkland archipelago is filled with seamless horizons and white sand beaches teeming with birdlife. Only the occasional farm dots the landscape. Here, you’ll find grassy hills and wildflowers in contrast to the vast whiteness that’s to come in Antarctica.

You can also enjoy a community walk of Stanley, taking in the Jubilee Villas gardens, Christ Church Cathedral, and the Historic Dockyard Museum.

Our landings, hikes, and excursions are – as always – subject to weather conditions. We hope to visit albatross and penguin colonies, where seals can often be found as well, and to get as close as possible without disturbing them.

Day 7-8: Cruising the South Atlantic

After the Falkland Islands, we will spend two days cruising toward beautiful South Georgia. Look forward to seeing an archipelago filled with diverse wildlife.

The Expedition Team will prepare you for what lies ahead. They will tell you everything they know about South Georgia, including information about the area’s wildlife, polar history, geology, glaciology, and stories of Norwegian whalers.

You’ll also learn how to make your visit as safe and low impact as possible. You can join our Citizen Science programs to help collect data for global research projects.

Day 9-12: South Georgia - The "Serengeti of the Southern Ocean"

South Georgia’s abundant wildlife has earned it the nickname ‘Serengeti of the Southern Ocean’. Its unique position, free from sea ice, makes the island an ideal breeding site for large colonies of penguins, other seabirds, and seals. In fact, it is listed as an Important Bird Area, home to albatrosses, petrels, shags, skuas, and terns.

You’ll spend four days exploring this remarkable area. We’ll also try to reach Grytviken, the final resting place of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. We’re always guided by nature and we adapt to daily conditions to bring you the best possible experience.

While our itineraries are always flexible, they’re even more so during peak breeding seasons, when the wildlife is most vulnerable to disturbance. When it’s safe to do so, we’ll watch for wildlife. When our presence could disturb the animals, we’ll choose another place to visit. As always, these decisions are made by your Expedition Team and are based on lifetimes of combined experience in these destinations. Sometimes we’ll land and sometimes we’ll cruise – it’s all part of the adventure!

Day 13-14: At Sea - Antarctica Bound

After visiting the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, take time to relax and reflect on your journey so far as we head toward Antarctica.

Antarctica is a continent dedicated to peace, science, and wildlife. As we approach, the Expedition Team will talk about the IAATO environmental guidelines and sustainability rules that we follow when visiting. We leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but pictures!

Day 15-19: Antarctica

Nothing prepares you for your first sight of Antarctica’s immense, frozen beauty. Icebergs, sculpted by nature, float in the straits. Gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins watch from the shores. Countless seabirds wheel overhead. Nature is in charge.

During the next four days, you’ll explore several possible landing sites on and around the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. It doesn’t matter where we go or what we do, every day will be thrilling and unlike anything you’ve experienced before.

We might sail into a flooded volcanic caldera or land in icy bays where remnants of whaling paraphernalia lie abandoned. You may also have the chance to kayak among icebergs and seals or snowshoe to a stunning viewpoint.

Bird enthusiasts should look skyward for Antarctic seabirds such as skuas, petrels, and terns. Through onboard lectures and onshore talks, you’ll learn more about this precious habitat and discover how we can all protect it for the future.

Day 20-22: At Sea - Relax and Unwind

As we say goodbye to the frozen continent, MS Fram turns to take you north through the Drake Passage and toward Punta Arenas.

This is the perfect time to go through your pictures and relive your experiences in the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Enjoy the onboard comforts. Relax in the hot tubs or the panoramic sauna or unwind in our Explorer Lounge & Bar.

With the Drake Passage behind us, we will enter the scenic Beagle Channel, surrounded by mountains plunging straight into the icy water. Watch for Patagonian wildlife as we sail through this wild and remote area.

Day 23: Punta Arenas

Your expedition cruise of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica comes to an end in Punta Arenas. From here, you’ll catch a flight back to Santiago de Chile, taking with you a wealth of fantastic memories that will last a lifetime.

If you’re not ready to end your adventure just yet, we recommend signing up for one of our optional Post Programs.

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*Please refer to vendor brochure or their website for general information, itineraries and all terms, conditions and responsibility statements. As with all expeditions, nature prevails; weather, and ice and sea conditions, sets the final framework for all Hurtigruten’s operations; safety and unparalleled guest experiences are at all times top priorities. Excursions and activities are subject to change. Medical questionnaire is mandatory and passengers must meet all visa entry requirments. Wi-Fi access may be limited in remote areas. Gov’t misc fees/taxes, optional excursions and travel insurance not included. Restrictions and limitations apply. Ask AAA for details. Agency #1780018-521