It is a remote and inhospitable collection of islands, consisting of South Georgia and a chain of smaller islands known as the South Sandwich Islands. mi. The pound sterling is the official currency of the islands, and the same notes and coins are used as in the United Kingdom. As South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are situated about halfway between the southeast coast of Argentina and the Antarctic continent, these islands are often referred to as an Antarctic oasis, or “the Galapagos of the poles,” because of the vast numbers of penguins that breed there. Arrive in Ushuaia, where you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to your group hotel. We generally make landings or Zodiac excursions twice a day. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. One was called "a charnel house boiling wholesale in Vaseline" by an early 20th-century visitor. See 'Cabins & Prices' tab for discounted rates. 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS Departs Daily  Day 1 –  Santiago On arrival into Santiago Airport, you will be greeted and transferred …, 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS Departs Daily  Day 1 –  Santiago On arrival into Santiago Airport, you will be greeted and transferred …, 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS Departs Every Saturday (subject to flight schedule) Days 1 & 2 – Sea Lion Island Arriving …, Departs Every Saturday (subject to flight schedule), Day 1 –  Buenos Aires Arrive at Buenos Aires Airport, where you will be met by a representative from Aurora Expeditions and …, 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS Day 1 – Buenos Aires > Iguazu Falls Transfer from your hotel to the airport for …, 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS Departs Daily Starts: Bariloche, Argentina Ends: Puerto Varas The picturesque town of Bariloche, situated on …, 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS A stay at the Cascada EcoCamp, unique in Patagonia, is comfortable, environmentally friendly, and a …, 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS Departs Daily  Day 1 On arrival to Punta Arenas or El Calafate airport, you will be …, 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS Departs Daily  Day 1 – Lima Arrive Lima with a guided transfer to your hotel. With the end of the whaling industry, the stations were abandoned. Those who have seen this massive penguin colony speak of it with awe. A handful of British naval vessels patrol the region, visiting South Georgia a few times each year and sometimes deploying small infantry patrols. We have created a browser extension. Lectures on wildlife, our environment, history and destinations, One of the most exhilarating ways to experience Antarctica, the Arctic or any of our global voyages. The climate is classified as polar, and the weather is highly variable and harsh; making a tundra (ET) in Köppen climate classification. Normal booking terms and conditions apply. To confirm your booking, a completed booking form and non-refundable deposit of $2,500 pp in the booking currency is required within 7 days of reserved berth/s. South Georgia is 165 kilometres (103 mi) long and 35 kilometres (22 mi) wide and is by far the largest island in the territory. It is mountainous and largely barren. On this epic voyage, not only will you explore the famed white continent and far-flung South Georgia, you will also sail to the South Sandwich Islands, a chain of seldom-visited volcanic islands located 740 kilometres south-east of South Georgia. The islands are volcanic in origin and some remain active. Your experienced expedition team, who have made countless journeys to this area, will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day, choosing the best options based on the prevailing winds, weather and wildlife opportunities.

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