Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Day 1: Arrive into Montevideo, Uruguay 
Arrive in Montevideo at any time. Arrival transfer and group hotel night included. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Uruguay’s capital city.

Day 2: Embarkation 
Embarkation on the G Expedition begins in the afternoon at the port of Montevideo. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Days 3-5: South Atlantic Ocean
With course set southeast, become acquainted with the ship. Enjoy the lecture and educational sessions about the extraordinary human and natural history of the Antarctic region. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 6-7: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) 
The Falkland Islands provide a rare opportunity to witness the biological diversity and extraordinary scenery of the southern islands. Penguins are abundant here, and the Falklands have the largest black-browed albatross colony in the world. In Stanley, meet the hardy local inhabitants whose colorful houses provide contrast to the long, dark winters. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 8-9: Southern Ocean
With course set for South Georgia, days at sea are filled with historical and biological lectures to prepare for landings. Look out for the many whales that inhabit these waters. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 10-13: South Georgia/Scotia Sea
Home to many interesting sites (including the grave of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton), South Georgia has several former whaling stations and boasts plenty of wildlife. Visit a huge colony of king penguins, a major highlight of this part of the journey. South Georgia is also the home over half of the world’s enormous southern elephant seals, the largest of all seals. Keep an eye out for newly birthed southern elephant pups. Weather permitting, enjoy 3-4 days free to explore this island. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14-15: Scotia Sea 
Plotting a southwesterly course across the Scotia Sea, sail for two days, retracing Shackleton’s route backwards. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 16-19: South Shetland Islands/Drake Passage
Experience some of the most unique wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery in the South Shetland Islands, just north of the Antarctic Peninsula. Weather and ice conditions permitting, our goal is to attempt memorable shore landings daily and encounter gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguin rookeries; Weddell, crabeater, and leopard seals; and orca, humpback, and minke whales in the cold Antarctic waters. The ship will attempt to reach the Antarctic Peninsula for a landing, weather and ice-permitting. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 20-21: Drake Passage
Reflect on a memorable adventure and take in some final lectures en route to Ushuaia. Keep a careful look out for a last chance to spot whales. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 22: Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Disembark in the morning after breakfast. Meals included: Breakfast. 

Please note the itinerary and route map are only tentative outlines of what you may experience. No specific itinerary, routing or landing sites can be guaranteed in advance. Where the ship actually sails will depend on a lot of factors including, but not limited to, the weather & ice conditions and the captain & expedition leader. Every trip is different, which adds to the excitement of expedition cruising in the polar regions.