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Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

Summary:

An expedition voyage across the Weddell Sea and a visit to Snow Hill Island Emperor penguin colony

Duration
14 Days
Next Departure
15-Nov-2025
Starting at
± EUR 22,212.00
Price per day
± EUR 1,587.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Exodus Adventure Travel
Tour
Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1-150
Age Group
18 - 99 Years
Categories
tour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Safari
Map: Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill (Exodus)

Summary

An expedition voyage across the Weddell Sea and a visit to Snow Hill Island Emperor penguin colony

Day 1
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 2
Fly To Ushuaia And Embark
Day 3-4
Crossing The Drake Passage
Day 5
Navigating Into The Weddell Sea
Day 6-10
Weddell Sea And The Quest To Land At Snow Hill
Day 11-13
Cruising
Day 14
Disembark In Ushuaia And Fly To Buenos Aires

Travel Cities (2): Buenos Aires, Ushuaia

Details

In 2004, Quark Expeditions made Polar history when they conducted the first-ever ground visit to the remote Emperor penguin colony near Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Driven by a true expeditionary spirit—and guided by years of Polar expertise—the team sailed past masses of dense ice and thick, tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea to experience the legendary rookery, which now numbers 8,000 breeding pairs of Emperor penguins. Today, it is one of the most exclusive wildlife viewing experiences on the planet. We invite you—almost two decades after our milestone visit of 2004—to embrace the thrill of the search as we once again set out to visit to the emperor penguins at Snow Hill Island.Experience a true Polar quest as we journey on our new ship, Ultramarine, which is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters that will fly guests to the vicinity of this rarely-visited rookery, whereupon they will walk across the thick sea ice to stand within metres of the most coveted penguin species on the planet. Anticipate scenes reminiscent of “March of the Penguins” and BBC’s “Frozen Planet.” Just imagine the penguins tobogganing across the ice towards the sea. Such wildlife moments are too precious for words!

Highlights

  • Experience thousands of pairs of Emperor penguins
  • including chicks
  • in their natural habitat
  • View other iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as whales, seals and seabirds
  • Cross the famous Drake Passage on your way to explore the Snow Hill Emperor colony
  • Enjoy helicopter flightseeing from Ultramarine for a unique perspective of the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Travel on a small expedition vessel
  • Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff

Included in Price

  • All meals while on the ship included. Typical MealsThe ships galley offers good quality service and cuisine throughout, with excellent chefs preparing international menus including vegetarian dishes, accompanied by a wide variety of drinks from around the world on sale. Breakfast: Buffet style – unlimited tea and coffee, a selection of fruit juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, a selection of bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal. Lunch: Three course set meal or buffet, or the occasional BBQ. Dinner: Three or four courses with a starter of soup and/or salad, a choice of mains with at least one vegetarian option and a dessert, with tea and coffee. Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday - please do inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so that our local team can be well prepared.
  • All meals while on the ship
  • Beer and wine at dinner
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout and qualified Expedition Staff
  • Mandatory transfer package (including return charter flights Buenos Aires to Ushuaia)
  • We can include flights from the UK. Please contact us for a quote.

NOT included in price

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations

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