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19 Night Falkland Islands and South Georgia Wildlife Adventure and Land Tour

From Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer

Quark Expeditions
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14283346
  • Departs: Fri, Oct 13, 2028
  • Returns: Wed, Nov 1, 2028
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Oct 13, 2028
    Day
    1
    Puerto Madryn, Argentina
    • Puerto Madryn, Argentina
    Arrive in Puerto Madryn and transfer independently to your hotel, which is included in the Charter Flight & Hotel Package. Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to explore this vibrant coastal city, known for its sweeping beaches and rich marine life along the shores of the Golfo Nuevo. Puerto Madryn offers a unique blend of nature and culture, with opportunities to observe diverse wildlife and enjoy the tranquil waters that define this Patagonian gateway. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Oct 14, 2028
    Day
    2
    Puerto Madryn, Argentina
    • Puerto Madryn, Argentina

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Saturday - Oct 14, 2028
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Puerto Madryn, Argentina
    Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll board your vessel in Puerto Madryn and begin your expedition. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure ahead.
    Sunday - Oct 15, 2028
    Day
    3
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Getting to Know Your Ship and Fellow Travelers: From Puerto Madryn we set our course for Islas Malvinas, also known as the Falkland Islands, where we aim to dedicate at least three days to exploration. En route, we will transit rich waters that support an array of wildlife, and in these latitudes-between 42 and 51 degrees north-you may spot avian and marine species you might not see further south. Be sure to spend time on the outer decks taking in the open water, and keep your binoculars handy for any wildlife sightings. Your Expedition Team will host expert presentations about the Patagonian coastlines and the isolated wildlife hotspots of the Falklands and South Georgia. Time at sea also provides opportunities to slow down and relax, and spend time getting to know your fellow ship mates who have traveled from diverse countries around the globe-and who share your passion for wildlife and adventure. It's not uncommon for guests to make lifelong friends. As we near the Falkland Islands (also known as Islas Malvinas) sometime in the evening of our second day at sea, you may notice an increase in seabirds, particularly albatrosses. We'll set course for the farthest-and rarely visited-northwest islands in the archipelago. Some of these islands are annual nesting sites for tens of thousands of birds, including the black-browed albatross. While many eyes may be trained toward the horizon and above in search of birds, stay alert to signs of movement above and beneath the surface of the water. Peale's, Commerson's, and dusky dolphins can be seen here, along with the occasional baleen and long-finned pilot whale. ...
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    Monday - Oct 16, 2028
    Day
    4
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Tuesday - Oct 17, 2028
    Day
    5
    Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
    • Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
    Wednesday - Oct 18, 2028
    Day
    6
    Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
    • Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
    Thursday - Oct 19, 2028
    Day
    7
    Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
    • Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
    Friday - Oct 20, 2028
    Day
    8
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Traversing the Antarctic Convergence: While at sea, we may become aware of our transit over the Antarctic Convergence, or Polar Front. This biological boundary marks where the South Atlantic meets the Southern Ocean, and we'll notice the change as we cross it. Below the Convergence, the water is much colder; where it meets the warmer Atlantic, cloudy or foggy conditions often form. This mixing of currents creates an ideal foraging ground for a variety of birds and marine mammals. We'll likely be accompanied by albatross, petrels, and shearwaters, and may spot whales-some species more often than others. Far from shore, we might see Antarctic fur seals. Seeing prions (part of the petrel family) and shags in greater numbers indicates we're approaching South Georgia. ...
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    Saturday - Oct 21, 2028
    Day
    9
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Sunday - Oct 22, 2028
    Day
    10
    South Georgia Island
    • South Georgia Island
    Galapagos of the South Seas
    Monday - Oct 23, 2028
    Day
    11
    South Georgia Island
    • South Georgia Island
    Tuesday - Oct 24, 2028
    Day
    12
    South Georgia Island
    • South Georgia Island
    Wednesday - Oct 25, 2028
    Day
    13
    South Georgia Island
    • South Georgia Island
    Thursday - Oct 26, 2028
    Day
    14
    South Georgia Island
    • South Georgia Island
    Friday - Oct 27, 2028
    Day
    15
    South Georgia Island
    • South Georgia Island
    Saturday - Oct 28, 2028
    Day
    16
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Starting the Journey Home: To say that South Georgia is remote would be an understatement, and as such, we'll need to invest the necessary time to travel the more than 1,000 nautical miles on our return to South America. We'll begin our westward journey through the Southern Ocean, crossing back over the Antarctic Convergence and passing near Burdwood Bank-a shallow underwater plateau surrounded by deeper waters. All three of these dynamic regions can provide opportunities for bird-watching and marine mammal sightings, and we'll feel the gradual shift from the chillier ecological Antarctic to the somewhat warmer environments of Tierra del Fuego. If the skies are clear and visibility is good, we might catch our first views of the South American mountains on the horizon well before nightfall. As with other regions we've visited, the shelves near the continent can be rich with birdlife and occasionally marine mammals-but the journey isn't over quite yet. After dinner, we will sail west through the famous Beagle Channel on our approach to Ushuaia, Argentina. ...
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    Sunday - Oct 29, 2028
    Day
    17
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Monday - Oct 30, 2028
    Day
    18
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Tuesday - Oct 31, 2028
    Day
    19
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Wednesday - Nov 1, 2028
    Day
    20
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    Once the ship has docked in Ushuaia, you will bid farewell to your Expedition Team and shipmates before completing your disembarkation. You are then free to continue your onward journey.


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