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Patagonia, Chilean Fjords and Antarctica - Exploration of the Southern Highlights - Southbound

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Answers to Our Nature Trivia Quiz! Wendy Redal March 14, 2. Start Planning Your Nature Adventure! Together, Nat Hab and World Wildlife Fund have teamed up to arrange nearly a hundred nature travel experiences around the planet, while helping to protect the wondrous places we visit. Together, Nat Hab and World Wildlife Fund offer nature travel experiences to over 50 countries around the planet.

Get travel and wildlife news delivered to your inbox! Incorrigibly peripatetic, Wendy has been to more than 60 countries and all 50 states. Quito, one of the many vibrant cities set on Andean plateaus. The great majority of the Andean mountain chains are volcanic. The highest active volcano in the world, Ojos del Salado, which stands at 6, m, is found here in a remote location along the Chilean — Argentina border.

The easiest to reach, Cotopaxi, is only 75km south of the Ecuadorian capital, Quito. The highest overall peak in the Andes is Mt Aconcagua, in Argentina , which rises up to 6,m.

Down the southern and northern tips of the continent, the Andes literally tumble into the sea, creating a myriad of islands. The Caribbean hubs of Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire are actually peaks of an extensive submerged continuation of the Andes in the north.

In the southern end, in Patagonia , there are numerous islands as well which belong to the same mountain chain. The Andes are part of the larger American Cordillera, which is a near-continuous chain of mountains which extend north all the way through North America. The bay of Ushuaia, in the southernmost tip of the Andes.

Potatoes and tomatoes, two of the most widespread crops on our planet, originated from the Andes. Over 3, different types of potatoes are grown in Peru alone. The region is of great significance on account of its location, history, discoveries and trade routes. If we anchor off Cape Horn, you will be able to go ashore to explore this deserted and yet romantic piece of land at the end of the world. Then we continue over the Drake Passage, where two oceans meet, on our way to Antarctica.

This sea passage was notorious among the early polar explorers and is a unique voyage which only a few have the chance to experience. The Drake Passage connects the southern Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Here the warm water from the north meets the cold, less salty water from the south. This makes the ocean particularly rich in nutrients and is the basis of the unique marine life here. This unending, white wilderness of a continent is full of overwhelming impressions on an impressive scale. Weather, wind and ice conditions will of course have a great influence on our programme and schedule and your experienced expedition team will select possible landing sites that will provide you with the best experiences available.

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With long hours of daylight that we have in Antarctica this time of the year it is easy to make the most of your days. While in Antarctica, we will attempt to land on sites both on the South Shetland Islands and on the Antarctic Peninsula. Flexibility allows us to take advantage of the unexpected and wildlife will be at the forefront of our mind. We will bring you on shore for close up exploration.

1. The Andes are so much more than just one mountain range

We hope to sail through the incomparable Lemaire Channel and take on the challenging hike on Petermann Island to get rewarded with panoramic views. Another fun destination if weather permits is Port Lockroy, an old British base with a museum. Sailing through the Antarctic Sound offers spectacular views of tabular icebergs and glacial landscapes, and Brown Bluff has a distinct rock formation.

Our sturdy PolarCirkel boats will enable us to go ashore almost anywhere and explore bays and channels. The expedition team will explain what you see and ensure we do as little as possible to disturb the local wildlife. Enjoy experiencing Antarctica with all your senses. Kayaking in untouched waters with icebergs floating by, guided hikes up snowy pathways to spectacular viewing points, listening to the sounds of glaciers calving or penguins squabbling, spending the night on deck or in a tent on this remote and untouched continent, or perhaps for the most daring, taking the polar plunge swim.

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Every day will be different, carefully crafted by our expedition team to educate you and create lasting memories. The voyage from the Antarctic Peninsula to the southern tip of Argentina is roughly km mi or 40 hours sailing time in good weather. During the voyage north, we will continue our lecture series and recap our experiences of Antarctica. Sadly, every expedition must come to an end.

When we reach the southernmost town in the world, Ushuaia, it is time to say goodbye. Your journey home continues with your flight to Buenos Aires, where you have a chance to extend your stay and enjoy our optional post extension programs. Cruise from South America to Antarctica on board MS Fram, our original expedition ship purpose-built for polar expeditions. The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled.

MS Fram brings on the heritage of the original Fram, using the most advanced technology to make her exceptionally well suited for expedition voyages in Polar Regions. Whether you're an active explorer who thrives in extreme elements, or looking for an adventure with less emphasis on the physical rigours of an expedition, an Antarctic voyage with us will be nothing less than extraordinary. An endless white wilderness, Antarctica is nature at its most sublime and haunting. Read more about some of the possible landing sites you could explore on a sailing to Antarctica with Hurtigruten.

On all Explorer cruises around the world, our ships are equipped with an Expedition Team - a dedicated group that will help you discover the best of each destination. There are several things to remember to bring along with you when you are coming on an expedition with us.

Gain insight into the lives of some of our experienced Expedition leaders, Assistant Expedition leaders, Expedition Coordinators and Lecturers on board MS Fram's Antarctica sailings in and This selection of frequently asked questions FAQs provides answers to many of your questions. If we haven't answered one of yours, please contact us by phone, email or chat. Get closer to nature and learn more about your destination with our wide range of optional excursions.

They can be pre-ordered while booking your voyage online, or added later if there is still capacity. Visit Castro and its surroundings, one of the most interesting cities in Chiloe Island. Visit, among others, the Vilipulli church, Chonchi town and a handicraft market. Learn about local flora and fauna and the history of the primitive settlements. We will also drive by the village of Cucao and hear about the tsunami that this town suffered in Splendid views of glacier-capped peaks are prevalent.

Join us for a full day tour from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park and enjoy the amazing Patagonian landscape and wildlife. The most remote continent on Earth is unlike anything you've ever experienced. Here's all you need to know before travelling to Antarctica. The most voluminous current in the world. Created about 40 million years ago.

A mythological place that very few people have experienced.

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From our ship you can see it with your own eyes. There isn't much life in the Antarctic. Apart from a few herbivorous Antarctic creatures, all animals on the southernmost continent are predators. Penguins are one of the first animals that come to mind when people imagine Antarctica. However, of the 17 species of penguins in the world, only seven can actually be found Antarctica itself.

Antarctica is so different from anywhere else on Earth that it can feel like a foreign planet. Here are some characteristics of Antarctica that make it so incredibly unique:.

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