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Best of Antarctica: Pristine Wilderness (Ocean Endeavour)

Summary:

Experience the raw and pure beauty of the Great White Continent on an 11-day expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula. During this magical time, landscapes are at their most pristine as the thawing of sea ice draws you into an unspoiled polar wilderness. Ice...

Duration
11 Days
Next Departure
18-Nov-2024
Starting at
USD 10,250.00
USD 8,200.00
Price per day
USD 745.00
Tour Type

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  • Intrepid
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Best of Antarctica: Pristine Wilderness (Ocean Endeavour)
Travel Style
Small Group Tour with More Flexibility
Group Size
1 - 200
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Summary

Experience the raw and pure beauty of the Great White Continent on an 11-day expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula. During this magical time, landscapes are at their most pristine as the thawing of sea ice draws you into an unspoiled polar wilderness. Icebergs are at their greatest mass, penguins are busy courting, nest building and squabbling over pebbles. As the Ocean Endeavour edges its way through the fractured ice, maybe entering the narrow, sheer-sided Lemaire Channel, you’re invited onto the bow of the Ocean Endeavour. Scan for Leopard seals on ice floes as you follow the continent’s inhabitants further south into the untouched snowscapes of pristine Antarctica.

Map: Best of Antarctica: Pristine Wilderness (Ocean Endeavour) (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2
Embarkation In Ushuaia
Day 3-4
At Sea, Drake Passage
Day 5-8
South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula
Day 9-10
At Sea, Drake Passage
Day 11
Disembarkation In Ushuaia, Argentina

Highlights

  • Antarctica awakens after the harsh winter and extensive snow cloaks the continent in a pristine whiteness. Admire breathtaking scenery such as icebergs and glaciated mountains.
  • Penguin populations in the rookeries are thriving and the birds are busy nest-building and courting. Albatross, fulmars and petrels fly the Drake Passage and blue-eyed shags reappear in Antarctica.
  • This is an incredible time for photographers – the lengthening days are concluded with fantastic evening light, noctilucent clouds and beautiful rose-coloured sunsets.
  • Experience daily Zodiac excursions and onshore landings, and take advantage of a range of paid adventure options during your voyage such as kayaking, camping, photography and snowshoeing.
  • Benefit from a variety of onboard activities including educational lectures on history, geology and ecology and participate in our citizen science program, all led by our expert expedition team.

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Best of Antarctica: Wildlife Explorer (Ocean Endeavour) (11 Days)

Enter a spellbinding world of snow and ice as you voyage to Antarctica, a continent that has long captivated explorers. Set sail aboard the comfortable, spacious and well-appointed Ocean Endeavour on an 11-day voyage, discovering unbelievable wildlife and...

Next Departure: 18-Dec-2024
Starting at: USD 11,300.00

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