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10 Days in South Shetland Islands
All 10 Day South Shetland Islands Tours & Packages 2021/2022
Plan an amazing trip for South Shetland Islands 10 day itinerary. Explore 30 South Shetland Islands 10 day trips from 32 experts with 32 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Plan an amazing trip for South Shetland Islands 10 day itinerary. Explore 30 South Shetland Islands 10 day trips from 32 experts with 32 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
South Shetland Islands in 10 days
Christmas in Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula
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- Celebrating Christmas amidst fantastic rugged mountains, cascading glaciers, crystalline icebergs and clear waters abounding with whales and seals.
- Countless penguins and endemic Antarctic birdlife - true memorable lifetime moments
- Possibility for kayaking and camping under the southern stars in a world of ice and snow.
New Year in Antarctica
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- Celebrating New Years amidst fantastic rugged mountains, cascading glaciers, crystalline icebergs and clear waters abounding with whales and seals.
- Countless penguins and endemic Antarctic birdlife - true memorable lifetime moments
- Possibility for kayaking and camping under the southern stars in a world of ice and snow.
Realm of Penguins & Icebergs: Antarctic Peninsula
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- Fantastic rugged mountains, cascading glaciers, crystalline icebergs and clear waters abounding with whales and seals.
- Countless penguins and endemic Antarctic birdlife.
- Possibility for kayaking and camping under the southern stars in a world of ice and snow.
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- Explore Ushuaia
- Opportunity to Cruise along beautiful Antarctic Peninsula
- Visit the Ukrainian Vernadsky Station
- Enjoy sail through the spectacular Lemaire Channel to Pléneau Island and You will have a chance to encounter Humpback Whales, minke whales and fin whales.
- Experience the joy of cruising by zodiac between the icebergs in the inner parts of the bay
- Opportunity to sail across the Drake Passage
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- Explore Ushuaia
- A beautiful helicopter flight over huge blue icebergs and fast ice can also be made close to View Point in Duse Bay.
- Visit Devil Island and Vega Island with a large colony of Adélie Penguins and a magnificent view for those hikers who can make it to the top of the hill.
- Visit Gourdin Island, with three penguin species; Chinstrap, Gentoo and Adélie.
- Experience Walking on the pack ice in the Weddell Sea
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- Enjoy sail across the Drake Passage and see different kinds of Albatrosses
- See Humpback Whales and Minke Whales
- Explore South Shetland Islands
- Watch seabirds while crossing the Drake Passage
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- The excitement of a southbound Drake Passage crossing
- The speed and convenience of a northbound flight over the Drake Passage
- All the Antarctic Peninsula highlights
- Lecturers and specialists deliver presentations on geology and animal life
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- Sail across the Drake Passage and see different kinds of Albatrosses
- Enjoy the landscape surrounded by alpine peaks during zodiac cruises
- See feeding Humpback whales
- Enjoy Bird Watching at Drake Passage
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- See incredible beautiful sandstone formations with basalt intrusions
- Enjoying the contrast between the warm autumnal colours of the vegetation on shore, backed by huge dark mountains
- View the remains of the Thule culture winter houses
- See the sledge dogs and the drying skins of seals, Musk Oxen and Polar Bears.
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- Discover South Shetland Islands
- Visit Deception Island with its sizeable chinstrap penguin rookery at Baily Head
- Enjoy your days by exploring Gerlache Strait and Antarctic Peninsula
- Visit Penguin Rookeries at Cuverville Island
- Explore Nordenskjöld Lake and Weddell Sea
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- Small group experience of just 48 guests, the smallest group size available in Antarctica.
- A rare opportunity to join a in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula with extended time ashore to view and photograph wildlife.
- Explore key wildlife sites on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula.
- Comfortable, and intimate ice-strengthened expedition vessel with sauna.
- Encounter Antarctica’s wildlife including penguins, fur and leopard seals and whales.
- This trip give you the maximum time ashore. All guests can fit in the Zodiacs and land at the same time, so no waiting time.
- Numerous opportunities to photograph Antartica’s Icy and stunning landscapes from the ship and shore.
- Led by highly experienced expedition leaders and photography guides.
Antarctica Aboard the Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond
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- Sail in all suite ship or a high-value larger luxury vessel.
- Sail Antarctica in comfort on a classic itinerary.
- Many voyages feature optional adventure activities like camping and sea kayaking!
Antarctic Peninsula Expedition
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- Glaciers galore
- Stunning icebergs the size of skyscrapers
- Soaring coastal mountains (up to 9,186 ft./2.800m)
- Abundant wildlife found nowhere else
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- Be one of the few adventurous travellers to cross the Antarctic Circle
- Marvel at the abundant wildlife on the Antarctic Peninsula including sea birds, penguins & seals
- Cruise past towering icebergs & along Ice-filled fjords
- Spend time whale spotting
- Enjoy time at the South Shetland Islands, home to several Antarctic Research stations and abundance of Flora and fauna.
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