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Spirit of Shackleton (Argentina), a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 20 nights · with G Adventures

Spirit of Shackleton

A 20-night small group voyage by G Adventures retracing Shackleton’s Antarctic exploits across Argentina, the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica itself.

Duration
20 nights
Departs
11 Jan 2027
Countries
Argentina, Antarctica, United Kingdom
Operator
G Adventures
From
£11,569.35
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. South Georgia’s king penguin colonies

  2. Shackleton’s grave on South Georgia

  3. Penguin rookeries in Antarctica

  4. Wildlife spotting in the Falkland Islands

  5. Zodiac excursions among icebergs

About the trip

Set off from Ushuaia and cruise south to the Falkland Islands, where local wildlife and the quiet charm of island communities wait. From there, head to South Georgia, an island teeming with king penguins, seals, and the final resting place of Ernest Shackleton himself. The expedition continues to Antarctica and the South Shetlands, navigating amidst icebergs and vast penguin rookeries. Zodiac excursions offer opportunities to step onto the continent, passing abandoned whaling stations and hunting for whales and seals in waters not often visited by travellers. G Adventures leads this small group adventure with a seasoned expedition team who provide lectures on natural history, geography and polar exploration, making the journey as informative as it is remote. Avoiding the usual cruise jargon, the trip involves rugged landings and early starts, suitable for those ready to engage with one of the world's last wild frontiers.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Ushuaia
  2. 2 Falkland Islands
  3. 3 South Georgia
  4. 4 South Shetland Islands
  5. 5 Antarctica

Itinerary

The route

  1. Ushuaia

  2. Falkland Islands

  3. South Georgia

  4. South Shetland Islands

  5. Antarctica

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Spirit of Shackleton?
Spirit of Shackleton is a 20 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Spirit of Shackleton?
Spirit of Shackleton is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Spirit of Shackleton cost?
Prices for Spirit of Shackleton start from £11,569.35, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

Small-group tours around the world

Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.

You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Argentina? Our Argentina guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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