Antarctica, South Georgia, Falkland Islands

Antarctica, South Georgia, Falkland Islands
January 13 – 30, 2021

Overview:

Experience a panorama of the Southern Ocean’s best on this adventure cruise, stopping at wildlife-rich South Georgia, the unspoiled Falklands and Antarctica, the White Continent. Cruise for 15 nights aboard the luxury all-balcony expedition ship ‘Le Lyrial,’ on a voyage of a lifetime. Travel in the company of a world-class expedition team of scientists, authors, historians and professional photographers. Aboard 199-passenger Le Lyrial.

Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 2: Buenos Aires / Latin Style and European Grandeur
Day 3: Ushuaia / At the Edge of the World
Day 4: At Sea / Riches of the Southern Ocean
Day 5: Falkland Islands / Remote and Rugged Archipelago
Days 6-7: Cruising the South Atlantic / Abundant Wildlife
Days 8-10: South Georgia / Footsteps of Ernest Shackleton
Days 11-12: Cruising the Scotia Sea / Antarctic Anticipation
Days 13-15: Antarctica / The White Continent
Days 16-17: Drake Passage / Return & Reflection
Day 18: Depart Ushuaia

Please Note Special Departures:
December 17, 2020 -January 5, 2021| 20-Day Holiday Departure – Includes two additional days in Antarctica and the Falkland Islands featuring a Young Explorers Guide, with special pricing available for children 7-18. Contact Expedition Easy for details.

Offer: Book by Mar 31, 2020 and save $4,000 per person, plus 50% on the single supplement on stateroom categories 1-3.

Interested in more information? Please contact Expedition Easy by telephone at 1-800-617-2319 or e-mail [email protected].

Antarctica, South Georgia, Falkland Islands
January 13 – 30, 2021

Day-By-Day Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrive in Argentina’s capital city. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy time at leisure. Overnight at Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires.

Day 2: Buenos Aires / Latin Style and European Grandeur
With its wide boulevards and classical buildings, romantic and exciting Buenos Aires boasts a contagious energy. Today, explore its treasures with expert A&K local guides, choosing from a selection of included excursions. Opt to see Buenos Aires on a guided tour complete with a tango demonstration or dive into a burgeoning scene on a guided tour focused on the city’s street art. Tonight, join your fellow travellers and A&K staff for a welcome cocktail reception and briefing. Overnight at Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires.

Day 3: Ushuaia / At the Edge of the World
Fly to the port city of Ushuaia, located at the southern tip of South America. Take in some sightseeing (time permitting) and enjoy a Patagonian barbecue lunch. Later, board ‘Le Lyrial’ and settle in for a first night on the water. Walk the decks and explore the common spaces as you familiarize yourself with the luxury cruiser, your home during your Antarctic voyage. You may even want to toast your journey in the bar with your fellow guests.

Day 4: At Sea / Riches of the Southern Ocean
As you sail east toward the Falkland Islands, your expert lecturers begin their informal series of enlightening daily discussions on the flora, fauna, geology and history of the region. In the past, lectures have covered diverse topics such as seabirds and penguins of the Southern Ocean, the formation of sea ice over thousands of years, and personal accounts of living and working in Antarctica. Although a professional photography enrichment coach is on hand to assist you with specific camera and composition questions and lead lectures on various skills, the January 5 departure in particular focuses on photography. The cool waters in these parts are rich in krill, making them a favorite with local wildlife searching for food. Alongside your naturalist guides, spot various species of whales and seabirds from ‘Le Lyrial’s’ deck.

Day 5: Falkland Islands / Remote Archipelago
Arrive in the Falkland Islands and enjoy opportunities to explore. You may visit its remote western islands, home to Magellanic and rockhopper penguins as well as striking hourglass dolphin species, such as the Commerson and NB Peale.

Days 6-7: Cruising the South Atlantic / Abundant Wildlife
As you approach South Georgia, deck-side sightings of whales and other wildlife become more frequent. Time spent cruising is once again filled with informative lectures and casual talks with your guides. Scan the seas like an expert on day six, as the ship cruises the rich waters along shag rocks.

Days 8-10: South Georgia / Footsteps of Ernest Shackleton
South Georgia is a nearly submerged continuation of the Andes mountain range, and your days here are spent exploring its glacier-carved coves and rugged shores. Weather and ice conditions determine our schedule, which may include stops along the northeast coastline of the island and opportunities to see the nesting wandering albatross, as well as vast colonies of king penguins and Southern elephant seals. You may also visit iconic historic sites alongside your A&K historian, where you learn about the whaling era; the Heroic Age of polar exploration; and Antarctica’s greatest explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, who’s final resting place is right here on South Georgia Island at Grytviken.

Days 11-12: Cruising the Scotia Sea / Antarctic Anticipation
During your time cruising the Scotia Sea — rich with marine mammals and fish — your enrichment specialists recap your adventures in South Georgia. During additional, enriching lectures, learn more about the Seventh Continent, from the terrain to the hardy wildlife that inhabits it. Ensuring your experience reaches far beyond that of everyday travellers, ongoing, informative discussions with your Expedition Team lend further context.

Days 13-15: Antarctica / The White Continent
Gargantuan icebergs, mountains thrusting out of the ocean and glaciers curling from the tops of seaside cliffs — count these among Antarctica’s many magical displays. Arrive today at the shores of the incredible White Continent for exciting days of exploration. Conditions permitting, your itinerary includes the Antarctic Peninsula and a number of South Shetland Islands. Deeply familiar with the region, your A&K Expedition Team plots landings that offer the best opportunities to see the continent’s iconic wildlife, including gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap penguins as well as a wide variety of whale and seal species. Serving as the backdrop for these amazing wildlife experiences, Antarctica’s spectacular geography reveals sherbet-colored glaciers, snowy mountain peaks, and iceberg-laden channels and bays. As you cruise, scan the coast and seas daily for more wildlife showings, all from the comfort of your private balcony and the outer decks of your ship.

Days 16-17: Drake Passage / Return & Reflection
Bid farewell to Antarctica as you cruise back to Ushuaia through the Drake Passage, where there are plenty of opportunities to observe more marine and birdlife. Reflect and compare notes on your incredible journey with your fellow guests.

Day 18: Depart Ushuaia
After breakfast, disembark in Ushuaia. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Buenos Aires, where you connect to your flight home.

*Please note: This itinerary is subject to change due to ice, weather, wildlife and other conditions beyond control. The final itinerary will be determined at the sole discretion of the Captain and Expedition Leader.

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Antarctica, South Georgia, Falkland Islands
January 13 – 30, 2021

Rates:

Category 1: $19,995 was $23,995
Category 2: $22,995 was $26,995
Category 3: $24,495 was $28,495
Category 4: $34,995 was $38,995
Category 5: $41,995 was $45,995
Category 6: $44,995 was $48,995
Category 7: $48,995 was $52,995
Category 8: $56,995 was $60,995
Category 9: $58,995 was $62,995

*Special Departure: December 17, 2020 -January 5, 2021 | 20-Day Holiday Departure – Includes two additional days in Antarctica and the Falkland Islands featuring a Young Explorers Guide, with special pricing available for children 7-18. Contact Expedition Easy for details.

December 17, 2020 -January 5, 2021
Category 1: $20,995 was $24,995
Category 2: $23,995 was $27,995
Category 3: $25,495 was $29,495
Category 4: $35,995 was $39,995
Category 5: $42,995 was $46,995
Category 6: $45,995 was $49,995
Category 7: $49,995 was $53,995
Category 8: $57,995 was $61,995
Category 9: $59,995 was $63,995

*Above rates are per person, based on double occupancy.
*Please contact us for single supplement rates.

Rates are approximate until the time of booking. Please note rates are subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control; i.e. fuel increases, currency fluctuations, etc.

Included:

– Accommodations as noted in the itinerary; meals as specified; arrival transfers from the airport to the starting hotel regardless of the day of arrival and departure; transfers on the day of debarkation to the airport; fully guided sightseeing as noted in the itinerary (including park and entrance fees); local bottled water during sightseeing; selected beverages with group meals; complimentary standard bar drinks, beer, house wines, soft drinks, coffee drinks, juices and bottled waters (excluding premium wines and Champagnes) while on board ‘Le Lyrial’; all shore excursions and full lecture program while on board ‘Le Lyrial’; services of an Expedition staff and local guides; handling of two pieces of baggage per person for international flights (other conditions/restrictions may apply for internal routes); hotel taxes; all gratuities throughout.

Not Included:

– Guest Protection Program; international and internal airfares, unless otherwise noted; costs associated with obtaining passports or entry visas; airport departure taxes, unless otherwise noted; excess baggage charges; meals other than specified in the itinerary; beverages other than noted in your pre-tour documentation; sightseeing not included in the itinerary; and personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges and optional activities (which are subject to availability).

Deposit & Payments

This itinerary is subject to the availability of all services at the time of making a reservation. No space is being held at this time. Please contact Expedition Easy for the full terms and conditions that apply. We are happy to answer questions and discuss your trip.

Reservations

To reserve space on a trip on the Expedition Easy website, please contact Expedition Easy by telephone at 1-800-617-2319 or e-mail [email protected].