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Antarctic Explorer ANTARCTIC 2021.22 ANTARCTIC EXPLORER Discovering the 7th Continent with flights from Buenos Aires INAUGURAL SEASON Overview Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent 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. If this is your first visit, our classic Antarctic Explorer voyage has been designed to give EXPEDITION IN BRIEF you the very best of the Antarctic Peninsula over 11 remarkable days. Conquer the Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina, famed Drake Passage; explore majestic natural environments by Zodiac and on foot; the tango capital of the world, and experience penguins, whales and other wildlife; and enjoy talks on history, biology let us take care of the rest of your journey and glaciology by our onboard polar experts. You can personalize your adventure with options that suit your specific interests, and have the experience of a lifetime, Explore highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula customized to you. Enjoy helicopter flightseeing Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries—now it’s your turn. Be among from Ultramarine for a unique the first guests on our pioneering new vessel, Ultramarine. This purpose-built vessel is perspective of the Antarctic Peninsula designed to extend the boundaries of polar exploration and offer an unmatched Antarctic experience, including a flightseeing tour you’ll never forget and a range of adventure Enjoy talks about the environment options more extensive than any other ship in its class. We’re excited to host you on and wildlife from our onboard polar experts your unforgettable adventure! Please feel free to reach out to our team of Polar Travel Advisers, who are happy to answer your questions and provide assistance at any time. Experience abundant wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whales 1 Itinerary DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN After a late afternoon embarkation, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA you will sail along the historic Beagle Santiago Buenos Aires You may arrive in Buenos Aires at any Channel, which transects the Tierra ARGENTINA time during Day 1 of your itinerary. Upon del Fuego archipelago in the extreme arriving in this splendid city, known for its south of South America. Expect an air of architecture and rich European heritage, anticipation as you depart—the next land CHILE you will independently transfer to your you see will be the Antarctic! Atlantic Oc ean group hotel (pre-expedition hotel night Ushuaia included in mandatory transfer package). DAYS 3 & 4 | CROSSING Punta Arenas THE DRAKE PASSAGE South Shetland DAY 2 | FLY TO USHUAIA & EMBARK The unpredictable and exciting Drake Drake Passage Islands Anvers After an early breakfast at the hotel, Passage is an adventure unto itself. While Island the group will transfer to the airport being well taken care of by our expert Lemaire Channel LE IRC C Weddell Sea and board our private charter flight to onboard staff and leaders, you’ll have TIC RC TA N Antarctic Ushuaia, Argentina. plenty of time to gaze out at the ocean, A Peninsula take pictures of seabirds swooping around Upon arrival, you will be transferred the ship, and get to know your Expedition from the airport to a central downtown ANTARCTIC EXPLORER Team and fellow travelers. Discover the 7th Continent location to have some time on your own On board the Ultramarine to explore this quaint port town before DAYS 5–8 | SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS Flights to/from Buenos Aires making your way to the pier. & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Once the Drake Passage is left in our wake and the South Shetland Islands 2 come into view, your Antarctic adventure snowy pathways to vantage points DAYS 9 & 10 | CROSSING truly begins. You will begin to appreciate offering panoramic views of your THE DRAKE PASSAGE why this region has long captivated the surroundings. You will discover that The journey back across the Drake attention of explorers and travelers alike. Antarctica is a land of extremes. At one Passage provides a final opportunity On every visit to Antarctica, we witness moment you’ll be overcome with a feeling to enjoy the invigorating Antarctic air. something new or unexpected, which of complete isolation and silence, and Spend time on the deck watching for means your expedition will be unlike any the next you’ll be inspired by nature as a seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy other—a unique, personal experience. calving glacier crashes into a brilliant blue presentations by your Expedition Team, sea or a penguin waddles by to inspect and celebrate the experiences you've Each day, you will take Zodiac excursions your footwear. shared exploring the remarkable world from the ship to explore local bays, of Antarctica. channels and landing sites. With wildlife Amid the serene silence of Antarctica, always at the forefront of our minds, you noisy interludes—such as penguins DAY 11 | DISEMBARK IN USHUAIA will visit penguin rookeries, scout for squabbling over prized pebbles—become & FLY TO BUENOS AIRES humpback and minke whales, and search indelible memories. You will arrive in Ushuaia in the for a number of southern seal species, morning and disembark after breakfast. Each day will be different, carefully including the cunning leopard seal. The mandatory transfer package includes crafted by your Expedition Team to a taste of Patagonia with a Tierra The majesty of the Antarctic Peninsula’s inspire and educate you about this del Fuego National Park tour before mountains will enchant as you hike wonderful part of the world. transferring to the airport for the return group charter flight to Buenos Aires. EXPEDITION SPIRIT Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team must consider the sea, ice and weather to guide the route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you may experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed. By the same token, wildlife encounters as described are expected, but not guaranteed. Your Expedition Team will use their considerable experience to seek out wildlife in known habitats, but the presence of any particular species of bird or marine wildlife is not guaranteed. 3 Included Activities Ready for a little adventure beyond your your Zodiac drivers will provide active will introduce you to the fascinating ship? Each Quark Expeditions® voyage interpretation, making the landscape history, biology, ornithology, and offers a variety of recreational activities come even more alive. glaciology of the region, and much, to enhance your polar experience. much more. HIKING FLIGHTSEEING Hiking in Antarctica is free-form and POLAR PLUNGE While polar landscapes are spectacular supervised by our expert staff, who set This rite of passage, scheduled only once from the sea, they are even more striking out a perimeter or paths at each landing per expedition, gives you the chance to from the air. On board Ultramarine site within which you are free to explore. jump safely into the bracing Antarctic you will experience remarkable aerial While you hike, staff will be available to waters under the watchful eye of our perspectives on a 10- to 15-minute enhance your experience by answering staff—and just about every single camera flightseeing excursion included in questions about the wildlife, history on board! the cost of your voyage. Additional and geography of the area. Walking PHOTOGRAPHY helicopter activities may also be available poles are provided at each landing for Documenting your voyage so you can for purchase onboard. Please note all your convenience. As there are a limited take the memories home is a rewarding helicopter operations are weather- and number of poles available, please bring experience. Our photography guides will logistics-dependent. your own if you require them on every help you hone your skills to capture the landing. Some landing sites will offer ZODIAC CRUISING beauty of the polar regions. more demanding terrain options than Zodiacs are the workhorses of polar others. More information about your Included Activities expeditions, taking you to places the and Adventure Options, including the necessary ships can’t access, allowing you to reach PRESENTATIONS experience, physical requirements and cost, is remote shorelines, explore shallow Enjoy daily chats with and presentations available by contacting your Polar Travel Adviser inlets and search for unique wildlife. by our world-class onboard polar or travel professional. Expedition staff make stepping in and experts—guides, scientists, naturalists, out of them safe and comfortable, and historians and other special guests who 8 Adventure Options SEA KAYAKING top kayaks—perfect for anyone with Imagine gliding across the surface of minimal or no kayaking experience. a bay in the presence of icebergs and Small groups of passengers will be taken glaciers. Our Sea Kayaking program is out on calm days, with our expert guides a great way to intimately explore your always present to provide instruction surroundings. A small group of kayakers and help you connect with the polar will plan to go out multiple times per sea. Two outings will be pre-booked, voyage as an alternative to shore landings and once successfully completed, any or Zodiac cruises. subsequent outings will be offered via lottery on board. The number of opportunities to kayak is weather dependent, and will be STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING conducted only during calm conditions. Combining a surfboard with a kayak, Prior kayaking experience is required, stand-up paddleboarding will give you a and you must be able to do a wet exit very personal and unique perspective on to participate.
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