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In Shackleton's Footsteps - Douglas Mawson

20 days
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Start and end in Ushuaia
4.5
7,925 traveler reviews
In Shackleton's Footsteps - Douglas Mawson - Explore!

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  • Polar
  • Antarctica
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Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Follow in the footsteps of Shackleton - to the wildlife haven of South Georgia
  • Enjoy full daylight hours - soak up the near endless summer daylight in Antarctica
  • Marvel at enormous tabular icebergs - in the Weddell Sea
  • Hike from Fortuna Bay - repeat the final leg of Shackleton's remarkable traverse from each to west of South Georgia

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia
  2. Day 2 Embark the M/V Sylvia Earle
  3. Day 3 Drake Passage
  4. Day 4 Drake Passage
  5. Day 5 Antarctic Peninsula
  6. Day 6 Antarctic Peninsula
  7. Day 7 Antarctic Peninsula
  8. Day 8 Weddell Sea
  9. Day 9 Elephant Island
  10. Day 10 Scotia Sea
  11. Day 11 Scotia Sea
  12. Day 12 South Georgia
  13. Day 13 South Georgia
  14. Day 14 South Georgia
  15. Day 15 South Georgia
  16. Day 16 South Georgia
  17. Day 17 At Sea
  18. Day 18 At Sea
  19. Day 19 At Sea
  20. Day 20 Disembark in Ushuaia
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(7,925 reviews)
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Number of tours

521

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Scott
    · April 2nd, 2025
    Excellent experience. The itinerary was an excellent mix of cultural experiences and breathtaking landscapes. Our guide, Luciano, was fantastic, and our local guides added to the experience.
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  • Frank
    · December 12th, 2023
    Tour guides and experience were all superb. The hotel was clean and pool area was very nice. The transfers were very nice drivers and friendly.
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  • Susan
    · December 8th, 2023
    Torres del Paine N.P, Perito Moreno Glacier, Mount Fitzroy and Iguazu Falls.
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Dates & Availability

20 days
In Shackleton's Footsteps - Douglas Mawson
From Ushuaia to Ushuaia

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 304594

  • Currencies
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    Chilean Peso
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    Falkland Islands Pound
    Falkland Islands
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types I, L, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types I, L. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types L, G.

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    Type L
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina and Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina, Chile and Falkland Islands. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina, Chile and Falkland Islands. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina and Chile. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 27th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 27th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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