Photographer's Sub-Antarctica

• Day 1 - Punta Arenas; Embarkation

  If you travel to the Falkland Islands today with the rest of the group, you will be transferred from the airport to Polar Pioneer with a tour of Stanley included. If you wish to see more of the Falkland Islands you may book your flight to arrive one week early to explore this very British outpost. If you do so you will make your own way to the pier to board the ship. Please Note: There is only one flight a week to Stanley, each Saturday. It is subject to availability and may involve an additional surcharge.

• Day 2 - Falkland Islands

  Start the day by a visit to the rarely-visited Steeple Jason Island in the West Falklands, home to the world's largest colony of black-browed albatross, followed by Saunders island, the second largest off shore islands in the archipelago. Sunders is a working sheep farm, rich in wildlife including four species of penguins. Carcass Island offers amazing bird-watching opportunities, including the endemic Cobb's Wren, the dark ground tyrants, tussac birds and more.

• Day 3/4 - At Sea

  We'll sail between the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the spectacular sea birds we'll encounter on our way, or prepare for our next stop through a series of informative talks and lectures on wildlife and history of the region.

• Day 5/12 - South Georgia

  Before we first land on South Georgia, you'll receive guidelines and instructions on the wildlife and some insight on the Antarctic Treaty. As a true wildlife sanctuary, South Georgia boasts some of the world's largest king penguin rookeries and majestic bird life including the wandering albatross. Playful seals and basking elephants seals provide entertainment as we explore the pristine, kelp-strewn beaches; we Zodiac cruise magnificent Elsehul Bay and visit Grytviken, once a Norwegian whaling station, now the administrative capital of South Georgia.

• Day 13/14 - At Sea

  We'll start cruising back to the Falkland Islands, accompanied by fascinating sea birds; time will allow to reflect on our adventure and for some more lectures and talks as well as opportunities to sort or exchange photos.

• Day 15 - Punta Arenas; Disembarkation

  This morning we'll cruise into Stanley harbour in the Falkland islands/Malvinas; you'll have the choice to extend your stay in the Falklands, or continue directly on the afternoon flight to Punta Arenas and on to Santiago.

Please consider that our voyages are expeditionary in nature. This means, that there are no concrete itineraries, your Captain and Expedition Leader will utilise their vast experience to chart the best course for your expedition depending on the climatic and environmental conditions. Mentioned highlights and wildlife cannot be guaranteed.