Antarctic Peninsula Adventure

A visit to Antarctica is a bucket list, once in a lifetime trip for most people. This fantastic trip promises to show some of the highlights of the Antarctic Circle including some land based adventures and wildlife spotting.

Your journey begins with a night in Ushaia before you board the RCGS Resolute, your home for the duration of the voyage. Setting sail for the chilly, yet fascinating waters of the Antarctic Circle, you will be accompanied by giant petrels and albatrosses.

Time can be spent exploring the ice floes in the ship's Zodiac boats, making shore landings where possible. All trips are accompanied by expert guides, they'll separate you into small groups depending on your interests ensuring you get the absolute most out of your trip. You'll be able to discover the remarkable wildlife, hike onshore and perhaps enjoy sea kayaking if you're feeling adventurous. It doesn't stop there, there will be visits to historic sites and scientific research locations, adding another layer to this fascinating trip.

You'll be visiting Elephant Island, where Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men trod, over 100 years ago. Explore the Weddell Sea and some well-known and also some hidden gems along the Antarctic Peninsula, saving the South Shetland Islands until last.

Throughout your voyage you'll be blessed with jaw dropping scenery and a sense of adventure in an area seldom visited. All the while you'll be accompanied by polar experts who can share their knowledge on the environment, wildlife and ecology of this special place.