Penguin Colonies
Antarctica
Discovering Antarctica's Adorable Colonies
Embark on a delightful expedition to Antarctica's penguin colonies, where thousands of adorable penguins gather to breed, feed, and play in their natural habitat. Witness the charming antics of these iconic birds, learn about their fascinating behaviors, and immerse yourself in the wonder of one of Earth's most remarkable wildlife spectacles.
From £ 4,629
$3890
Overview
Trip Category
Nature
Trip Lenght
7-12 days
Included
Flights
Accommodations
Transfers
Itinerary
Day 1: Embarkation in Stanley, Falkland Islands đ˘
Highlights: Boarding the expedition vessel, exploring Stanley, & Magellanic penguin spotting.
Details: Welcome to the Falkland Islands! Arrive in Port Stanley, board your luxury polar expedition ship, and explore local coastal areas to spot your very first Magellanic and Gentoo penguin colonies.
Day 2: Saunders Island & Rockhopper Rookeries đ§
Highlights: Rockhopper penguins, black-browed albatrosses, & white-sand beaches.
Details: Visit Saunders Island, home to bustling colonies of quirky rockhopper penguins with their signature yellow crests, nesting right alongside graceful black-browed albatrosses on stunning coastal cliffs.
Day 3: Sailing Across the Scotia Sea Toward South Georgia đ
Highlights: Open ocean cruising, whale watching, & wildlife photography lectures.
Details: Sail eastward across the rich waters of the Scotia Sea toward South Georgia Islandâoften called the "Galapagos of the Poles." Attend expert lectures on marine biology and Antarctic seabirds.
Day 4: St. Andrews Bay King Penguin Megacolony đ
Highlights: Over 150,000 King penguins, fur seals, & massive glaciers.
Details: Arrive at legendary St. Andrews Bay, home to one of the world's largest King penguin megacolonies. Marvel at the deafening roars, golden-chested chicks, and thousands of penguins covering the coastal plains against a backdrop of hanging glaciers.
Day 5: Salisbury Plain & Fortuna Bay Exploration đ§
Highlights: Massive King penguin rookeries, elephant seals, & historic whaling sites.
Details: Step ashore at Salisbury Plain to walk among hundreds of thousands of majestic King penguins and massive bull elephant seals lounging on the black-sand beaches. Explore historic whaling heritage sites in Fortuna Bay.
Day 6: Journey Westward Back Across the Ocean đ
Highlights: Seabird tracking, photo sharing, & final expedition celebration.
Details: Begin your return voyage westward. Spend the day sorting through incredible wildlife photographs, sharing unforgettable penguin encounters with fellow travelers, and enjoying a farewell dinner with the expedition team.
Day 7: Arrival in Ushuaia & Departure âď¸
Highlights: Beagle Channel arrival, disembarkation, & airport transfer.
Details: Sail back through the scenic Beagle Channel into Ushuaia port, disembark your vessel, and transfer to the airport with extraordinary lifetime memories of the world's most breathtaking penguin colonies.