Uncharted Antarctica & South Georgia Odyssey
An innovative itinerary exploring some of Antarctica’s most inaccessible locations by ship, zodiac and helicopter. The most extensive expedition of its kind, this voyage takes in the wildlife paradise of South Georgia and rarely visited South Sandwich Islands. True adventurers will also relish braving the challenging ice conditions of the Weddell Sea’s eastern side.
Trip Summary
- 17 exploration days: South Georgia (3), South Sandwich Islands (1), Antarctica and the Weddell Sea (13)
- Antarctic operational experience since 1996
- Expedition staff-to-guest ratio of 1:10
- Cosy and informal ship with an expeditionary feel and just 108 passengers
- Wildlife bonanza with opportunities to encounter up to 6 species of penguin and 4 species of whale
- 3 onboard helicopters allow for remote exploration where ice and weather conditions allow
Trip Overview
From
$24,700 - $39,000
Out on the deck of the Ortelius
Your expedition vessel
King penguins of South Georgia
Helicopters for adventurous exploration
Fur seal pup, South Georgia
Exploring by zodiac
Humpback whale spouting air
Adelie penguin, Antarctica
Tabular iceberg in the Weddell Sea
Operator's Itinerary
Why our customers love Swoop
The Antarctic Experts.
No Compromises
Our team has visited Antarctica over 150 times and has 100 collective years of polar experience, so from which trip is right for you to what shoes to bring - there’s no question we can’t answer.
Expert impartial advice at no extra cost
Choosing the right voyage is complicated, Swoop makes it easy. We offer no-nonsense advice on 1500 voyages across 30 ships to find you the right trip, cabin, price - and we don’t charge a fee.
The only B Corp certified Antarctic specialist
We want to protect Antarctica for future generations - which is why we became a certified B Corp and set up our own conservation fund. So your adventures can be a force for good.
A full concierge service, unlike booking direct
We leave nothing to chance in delivering your perfect trip and have over 6500 happy travellers to show for it. With a dedicated Antarctic co-ordinator & support throughout - you’re in safe hands.
