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Falklands, South Georgia & Valdes Peninsula: in the heart of the wilderness

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires

Dates:
11/03/2025
to  30/03/2025

20
days
18
nights on board
Starting from*
£9,830
25% Ponant Bonus

NIGHT IN BUENOS AIRES + FLIGHT BUENOS AIRES/USHUAIA + TRANSFER


Admire a black and white sea of penguins on the remote beaches of South Georgia, hike along the rocky coastlines of the Falkland Islands as black-browed albatrosses fly overhead, hope to catch the unique sight of orcas voluntarily beaching themselves to hunt on the beaches of the Valdes Peninsula... PONANT is offering you the possibility of having these unforgettable experiences as you discover a spectacular natural environment during a 19-day expedition cruise aboard Le Boréal.

You will leave Ushuaia in your wake and sail to fabulous South Georgia. Here, king penguins, elephant and fur seals have invaded the shore and the young, newly emancipated from their parents, observe you with a curious eye. Light-mantled albatrosses fly above the black-sand beaches encircled by the island’s mountains. It is there, amid the snow-covered mountains, that Sir Ernest Shackleton miraculously ran aground during the famous Endurance Odyssey in 1916, before returning to rescue the rest of his crew, left behind on the remote Elephant Island. The museum commemorating this legendary expedition will teach you more about this fabulous saga, and the visit to the former whaling station will immerse you in the life of that little-known period.

Composing the wild beauty of the shorelines are beaches of white sand, jagged cliffs, windswept moors, and tall, swaying grass. This is the perfect setting for the thousands of Gentoo and king penguins, the elephant seals, sea lions, fur seals, and the black-browed albatrosses keeping watch from above.

The scenery soon shifts, as the mountains give way to the barren landscapes of the Chubut province, in Argentine Patagonia. Welcome to the Valdes Peninsula! This wildlife sanctuary, where the beauty of the underwater world is unmatched, also reveals numerous treasures on land. The scenery is composed of arid steppes, a rich and varied flora, and distinctive haciendas. In these unspoiled lands home to more than 180 bird species, orcas hunt young maned seals on the beaches under the watchful eye of the Magellanic penguins, as guanacos gallop across the arid plains and dusky dolphins swim around peacefully. Here, the majestic beauty of nature offers a gateway to a whole new world.

We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO. 

 


Ref : UB094 - BO120325


Your itinerary

Your itinerary - Falklands, South Georgia & Valdes Peninsula: in the heart of the wilderness

An expedition cruise in the southern seas, to discover stunning wildlife, in the heart of three rich and unique ecosystems: South Georgia; the Falkland Islands; and the Argentine province of Chubut. Outings...


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Choose your stateroom

Choose your stateroom

Superior Stateroom Deck 3
 

(226 ft²)

From £9,830
25% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
 

(193 ft²)

From £10,490
25% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
 

(193 ft²)

From £10,960
25% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
 

(193 ft²)

From £11,150
25% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
 

(193 ft²)

From £11,430
25% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(290 ft²)

From £16,130
25% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 5
 

(398 ft²)

From £16,790
25% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 6
 

(398 ft²)

From £17,640
25% Ponant Bonus

Owner's Suite Deck 6
 

(484 ft²)

From £28,810



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For more peace of mind, PONANT organizes your trip before or after the cruise. This package is included in the price of your cruise.


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