Antarctica, South Georgia, & the Falklands

Itinerary

• Day 1 (Dec 28): Explore the sights of Ushuaia, leather markets, or outdoor excursions to the nearby iconic Tierra del Fuego National Park. In the evening we'll meet together as a group to go over trip logistics and get to know each other. Accommodations are included at the beautiful 5-star Arakur Resort & Spa.
• Day 2 (Dec 29): Spend your last morning exploring Ushuaia until our mid-afternoon transfer to the ship. The Expedition Team and ship staff will greet you on board, followed by a safety and orientation briefing and Captain’s welcome dinner.
• Day 3 (Dec 30): As we sail south, you will attend important briefings on environmental regulations and safety. Don't miss the experts as they begin their informative and entertaining talks about the wildlife, history, and geology of the area.
• Day 4 (Dec 31):  Explore some of the westernmost settled outposts in the Falklands/Malvinas, where you can take in the beautiful countryside and photograph Black-Browed albatross or Rockhopper, King, and Magellanic penguin rookeries.
• Day 5 (Jan 1): Ring in 2025 and we'll sail to Stanley, a lively hub of activity nestled in a sheltered harbor. Head out on foot to explore the museum, shops
  and services centered on the port, or look for sea lions, dolphins, and bird life along the shores.
• Days 6-7 (Jan 2-3): We sail east towards South Georgia Island. Things begin to heat up with more wildlife activity as we cross the Antarctic Convergence. We will hold several preparatory photography classes so everyone is at the top of their game the minute we arrive in South Georgia!
• Days 8-11 (Jan 4-7): South Georgia is often referred to as the ‘Serengeti of the Southern Ocean’ and it’s easy to see why as you take in tens of millions of breeding penguins, sea lions, seals, and seabirds. Magnificent mountains, glaciers, icebergs and a rich historical tapestry will astound you as we travel down South Georgia's coast.
• Days 12-13 (Jan 8-9): We sail further south through the Scotia Sea en-route to Antarctica. You will be fully engaged with our image critique and post-processing sessions. There will also be many informative presentations by the on-board scientists.
• Days 14-17 (Jan 10-13): Welcome to Antarctica! We’ll explore many picturesque bays, famed harbors, and majestic channels. There are great opportunities to stop at active scientific bases and historic landing sites as we travel the wildlife-rich waters capturing diverse species of penguins, seals, and whales along the rugged coastlines. This voyage is special as it is perfectly timed for opportunities to photograph newborn penguin chicks!
• Days 18-19 (Jan 14-15): We leave this magical place and make our way north across the Drake Passage. We will perfect your images with critique and post-processing sessions. To celebrate the conclusion of our expedition we enjoy a special trip slideshow and final dinner together.
• Day 20 (Jan 16): We arrive in the morning in Ushuaia and disembark the ship. APT is including gratuity to the crew so you can just focus on the incredible memories we have built. You can schedule your flight home anytime this afternoon.