South georgia highlights
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Beagle Channel
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Home to some of the world’s most southern settlements, Beagle Channel is the first place biologist Charles Darwin saw glaciers
Bird Watching
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Enjoy birding together with fellow birders and visit remote places with rare bird-species.
Cooper Bay
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A small South Georgia bay near the Cooper Island Special Protected Area for seabirds
Elephant Island
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Named both for its elephant-head shape and the seals that once populated its shores, this icy-peaked island lies near the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula
Fortuna Bay
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One of South Georgia’s most picturesque locations, Fortuna Bay is also a popular penguin hangout
Gold Harbour
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Thousands of king penguins, hundreds of gentoos, and loads of elephant seals share this awesomely scenic South Georgia bay
Grytviken
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An impressive remnant of early 20th-century whaling, Grytviken is a well-preserved former station abandoned by Norwegian hunters after they had exhausted the local whale population
Icebergs
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Slabs of frozen fresh water, icebergs are the free-floating offspring of glaciers and ice shelves
King Haakon Bay
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An historically rich location featuring seals, penguins, and exotic seabirds against a stunning sub-Antarctic background
Prion Island
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This wildlife sanctuary is a treat for animal lovers, continuing the theme found across South Georgia
Puerto Madryn
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A coastal town and harbor on the Valdez Peninsula in Argentina, Puerto Madryn is the second-largest fishing port in Argentina
Salisbury Plain
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Known for its colossal king penguin colony, Salisbury Plain is a longstanding favorite in our South Georgia expeditions
Shackleton route
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Follow in the footsteps of Antarctic legends and retrace a story of epic survival against the odds
Shackleton’s grave
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Pay your respects to a true Antarctic legend on the remote shores of South Georgia
Shore-Based Walking
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Explore the last true wilderness of our planet on foot, and absorb the beauty of the polar regions at your own pace
South Georgia whaling history
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South Georgia's dark whaling past can be seen in the ruins and relics across the island - a stark difference from today
South Georgia, home to the Penguins and Albatrosses
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South Georgia is a haven for wildlife, renowned for hosting hundreds of thousands of penguins, albatrosses and other bird species
St. Andrews Bay
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A beloved South Georgia landing site, St. Andrews Bay is home to one of the world’s largest king penguin colonies
The Shackleton walk
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Relive an epic tale of survival against the odds and retrace Shackleton's weary footsteps
Zodiac Cruising & Shore Program
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By Zodiac you will explore the polar world, getting up close to icebergs, glaciers, and iconic wildlife
