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Epic Antarctica ANTARCTIC 2021.22 EPIC ANTARCTICA Crossing the Circle via Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia with flights from Buenos Aires INAUGURAL SEASON Contents 1 Overview 2 Itinerary 6 Arrival and Departure Details 8 Your Ship: Ultramarine 10 Included Activities 11 Adventure Options 13 Dates and Rates 14 Inclusions and Exclusions 15 Your Expedition Team 16 Extend Your Trip 17 Meals on Board 18 Possible Excursions 24 Packing Checklist Overview Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia Antarctica is an incredible destination with the power to transform those who are fortunate enough to experience it. At Quark Expeditions, we’ve been delivering transformational polar experiences for three decades, and in that time we’ve realized that the more personalized an expedition is, the more enriching the experience will be. That’s why we’ve designed this guide; to help you plan your perfect expedition to the 7th continent. Our Epic Antarctica voyage is so named for a reason: it includes every one of the major Antarctic highlights. From the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to South Georgia to the Antarctic Peninsula, you will experience countless unforgettable EXPEDITION IN BRIEF moments on this adventure-packed, 23-day voyage. Start with the Falklands, Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the reminiscent of both sandy Cape Cod and the English moors, home to albatross, tango capital of the world, and let us take care of the rest of your journey dolphins, and five species of penguins. From there, venture to South Georgia, Explore the quaint British town where you’ll encounter the home of 300,000 breeding king penguins, 50 million of Stanley in the Falkland Islands seabirds and 5 million seals. Then, explore the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, and, (Islas Malvinas) finally, cross the Antarctic Circle—an eduring milestone for any world traveler. See the incredible wildlife— more than 30 species of breeding Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries—now it’s your turn. Be birds, including four species of penguin—of South Georgia, often among the first guests on our pioneering new vessel,Ultramarine . This purpose- called the Galapagos of the Poles built vessel is designed to extend the boundaries of polar exploration and offer Follow in the wake of Sir Ernest an unmatched Antarctic experience, including a flightseeing tour you’ll never Shackleton’s perilous voyage to South forget and a range of adventure options more extensive than any other ship in its Georgia and visit his gravesite class. We’re excited to host you on your unforgettable adventure! Please feel free Cross the Antarctic Circle and celebrate with a toast to reach out to our team of Polar Travel Advisers, who are happy to answer your Enjoy helicopter flightseeing from questions and provide assistance at any time. Ultramarine for a unique perspective of the Antarctic Peninsula 1 Itinerary DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN After a late afternoon embarkation, you BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA will sail along the historic Beagle Channel, Santiago Buenos Aires You may arrive in Buenos Aires at any which transects the Tierra del Fuego time during Day 1 of your itinerary. archipelago in the extreme south of South ARGENTINA Upon arriving in this splendid city, America. Expect an air of anticipation as known for its architecture and you depart—the next time you see land, CHILE Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) rich European heritage, you will you’ll be in a wildlife wonderland! Atlantic Ocea n independently transfer to your group Stanley South Georgia Punta hotel (pre-expedition hotel night DAY 3 | AT SEA Arenas Ushuaia South Shetland included in mandatory transfer package). Your days at sea are filled with Drake Passage Islands presentations and lectures led by your DAY 2 | EMBARKATION Anvers Expedition Team, who will prepare you Island DAY IN USHUAIA Lemaire Channel for the wildlife that will greet you upon CLE CIR After an early breakfast at the hotel, TIC RC Weddell Sea your arrival. In between presentations, TA Antarctic the group will transfer to the airport AN Peninsula and board our private charter flight to spend time chatting with your shipmates over a drink at the bar, or enjoy the fresh Ushuaia, Argentina. EPIC ANTARCTICA air and views on the outer decks. Crossing the Circle via Upon arrival, you will be transferred Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia from the airport to a central downtown DAYS 4 & 5 | FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS) On board the Ultramarine location to have some time on your own Flights to/from Buenos Aires Upon your arrival in the Falklands to explore this quaint port town before (Malvinas), your camera will get its first making your way to the pier. 2 real workout capturing the abundant Your team of lecturers and specialists hunting whales and seals. Today, island wildlife and rugged feel of this sub- will educate you on the local flora and wildlife populations are rebounding, but Antarctic region. The archipelago fauna, helping you make the most of you’ll still see remnants of old whaling contains two main islands, East your time in the Falklands. stations and other abandoned outposts. Falkland and West Falkland, which DAYS 6 & 7 | AT SEA Among the most significant and moving you will explore during daily Zodiac Sailing southeast to South Georgia, you’ll sites on South Georgia is the grave of excursions and landings. officially enter Antarctic waters once the great explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Stanley, also known as Port Stanley, you cross the Antarctic Convergence, an You can visit his grave at the settlement is often a favored landing site, as the invisible biological boundary encircling of Grytviken, which is also home to an town offers a unique British outpost feel, the continent. This meeting of oceans, old whaling station, plus a museum, gift complete with eclectic charm. You’ll be where the cold Antarctic waters mix shop, church and small research station. free to explore, grab a pint at the local with the warmer waters of the Indian, Although South Georgia’s history is an pub, or visit the numerous churches Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, helps important attraction to the island, it is and museums. nourish the abundance of krill that the tremendous abundance of wildlife The Archipelago is rich in wildlife, attracts whales, seals, and birdlife to this that you and your shipmates will surely especially birds, and home to Magellanic, part of the world. Your Expedition Team find most captivating. Each landing you gentoo and southern rockhopper will notify you when you cross this make on South Georgia, often referred to penguins. If you’re lucky, you may even invisible yet important line, and will also as the Galapagos of the Poles, will open spot king penguins here as well! You can help you look out for the seabirds and your eyes to the wondrous lives of new, expect to see black-browed albatross, marine life that frequent the area. enthralling creatures. plus two endemic bird species—the DAYS 8–11 | SOUTH GEORGIA One day you may see rookeries with flightless Falkland steamer duck, and This remote, mountainous island was a hundreds of thousands of pairs of king possibly, the elusive Cobb’s wren. popular stop for many historic Antarctic penguins waddling on a beach, and expeditions and was once a haven for the next, you may visit another beach 3 blanketed with thousands of fur or of reverence and awe. You will discover DAYS 17 & 18 | ANTARCTIC CIRCLE elephant seals. The grasses, mountains that Antarctica is a land of extremes: at Crossing the Antarctic Circle is both and beaches of South Georgia all play one moment you’ll be overcome with a a memorable experience and impressive an important role in the breeding and feeling of complete silence and solitude; achievement, as few travelers reach so survival of different species on the the next, you’ll be laughing at the comical far south. If conditions allow us to cross island. Your Expedition Leaders will antics of a curious penguin. this famed line at 66°33´ S, we’ll toast help you understand and appreciate the first explorers who ventured here, Zodiac cruising, visits to historical sites the delicate balance among these and you can raise a glass and take pride and, of course, communing with seals fragile and interwoven relationships. in knowing you’ve made it to a part of and penguins are sure to keep you the world visited by very few people. DAYS 12 & 13 | AT SEA smiling every day. Perhaps you’ll catch This is raw Antarctica, home of the Say goodbye to the king penguins, as sight of the fearless penguin eater, the midnight sun, Weddell seals, and your your next destination is Antarctica! Your leopard seal, or maybe you’ll come eye best chances of encountering sea ice – days at sea are filled with presentations, to eye with an Antarctic minke whale the foundation of the Antarctic marine lectures and workshops led by your while you cruise in a Zodiac. Each day, ecosystem. Expedition Team, who will prepare and each excursion, will present a new you for the wildlife that will greet collection of creatures to delight you DAYS 19 & 20 | NORTHBOUND you upon your arrival. and keep your camera busy. ALONG THE PENINSULA If you haven’t had your fill of Antarctic If you find yourself wanting more, DAYS 14–16 | SOUTH SHETLAND wildlife and icebergs by now, you’ll ISLANDS & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA treat yourself to an optional kayaking surely be satisfied by the time you The experience is hard to put into words, adventure (reserve in advance when return to the Drake Passage. You will but the most common reaction upon booking your trip), or cast reason continue to make excursions by Zodiac reaching the White Continent is a sense aside and join in the Polar Plunge— as you travel north along the western it’s something you’ll never forget! Antarctic Peninsula.
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