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Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica

A Quark Expeditions 2026.27 departure with a flexible expedition program shaped by sea, ice, weather and wildlife conditions.

AdventureFalklands, South Georgia & Antarcticafebrero de 2027
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
20 days
Ocean Explorer
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Itinerario previsto

Quark expedition plan

Landing sites and daily order are intentionally flexible. The expedition leader adjusts the program to local conditions.

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Day 1

Buenos Aires or Ushuaia

Arrive at the official starting point for the pre-expedition briefing and included arrangements shown for the sailing.

Embarkation

Ushuaia

Board the expedition ship and sail the Beagle Channel toward the Drake Passage.

Expedition days

Falkland Islands and South Georgia

Explore wildlife-rich islands, historic landing sites and major king penguin colonies as conditions allow.

Expedition days

South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

A flexible program of Zodiac cruising, shore landings, wildlife watching and expert interpretation follows the best local conditions.

Final day

Ushuaia

Complete the scheduled return journey and disembark after breakfast or the included charter flight.

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Su barco de expedición

Ocean Explorer

The smallest ship in Quark's current fleet combines an Ulstein X-Bow with fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines and a light-filled two-story forward library. Almost all Scandinavian-style cabins have verandas, while 15 Zodiacs, high observation decks and a compact 138-guest capacity support efficient expedition operations.

138 guests1A, Polar Class 6138-guest capacityUlstein X-BowTwo-story libraryAlmost all cabins have verandas
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Qué incluye

  • Leadership by the Quark Expeditions expedition team
  • Scheduled Zodiac transfers, cruises and shore landings
  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices aboard
  • Select beer, wine and cocktails during stated service hours
  • Expedition presentations and a photographic voyage journal
  • Waterproof expedition boots on loan
  • Official Quark Expeditions parka
  • Port charges and onboard luggage handling

No incluye

  • International airfare
  • Passport, visa and government fees not stated as included
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Waterproof trousers and personal expedition clothing
  • Laundry, spa, phone and other personal charges
  • Voluntary gratuities
  • Optional adventure activities unless specifically included
  • Additional accommodation and transfers not stated in the final confirmation