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

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

From Puerto Madryn, (Argentina) to Ushuaia, (Argentina)

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Ocean Explorer
Quark Expeditions
5 Stars

Cruise #: 14283346

Sail Date: Friday, Oct 13, 2028

Return Date: Wednesday, Nov 1, 2028

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

Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Oct 13, 2028

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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

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Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 2 - Saturday - Oct 14, 2028

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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

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

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At Sea

Tuesday - Oct 17, 2028

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5

Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands

Wednesday - Oct 18, 2028

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Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands

Thursday - Oct 19, 2028

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Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands

Friday - Oct 20, 2028

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8

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

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At Sea

Sunday - Oct 22, 2028

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South Georgia Island

Galapagos of the South Seas

Monday - Oct 23, 2028

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South Georgia Island

Tuesday - Oct 24, 2028

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South Georgia Island

Wednesday - Oct 25, 2028

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South Georgia Island

Thursday - Oct 26, 2028

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South Georgia Island

Friday - Oct 27, 2028

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South Georgia Island

Saturday - Oct 28, 2028

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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
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At Sea

Monday - Oct 30, 2028

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At Sea

Tuesday - Oct 31, 2028

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At Sea

Wednesday - Nov 1, 2028

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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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