South Georgia TraverseDuration 25 Days » Grade 2C
Shackleton's route across South Georgia, plus a voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula[more]
 Descending the Fortuna glacier of South Georgia Photo: © Steve Bell
IntroductionOn 20 May 1916, Sir Ernest Shackleton stumbled into the busy whaling station at Stromness, hungry, exhausted and covered in grime. He had just made the first ever crossing of South Georgia from King Haakon Bay. This epic story of survival, which began with the sinking of his ship, Endurance, in the Weddell Sea six months before, symbolises heroic Antarctic exploration.The expedition follows the route taken by Shackleton during his epic journey. A voyage from South America takes us into the icy southern ocean to South Georgia. We will then attempt a traverse of this windswept, mountainous island from King Haakon Bay to Stromness. We will be moving through the mountains as a self-contained expedition, carrying our own clothing, food, fuel and tents. Jagged Globe offers this expedition in conjunction with our Australian partners, Aurora Expeditions. Our UK Sterling prices include flights, transfers and hotel nights in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. You can also book 'land-only' with us in US Dollars, and we will happily arrange any hotel nights for you in Ushuaia... read more
Experience RequiredThere are places on this expedition for mountaineers, photographers and for those who simply want to visit South Georgia with the opportunity to make landfall and trek inland.This expedition is graded 2C... read more about grades Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.
Team CompositionIt is anticipated that the majority of passengers on the ship will be there to experience the cruise and to see the wildlife of South Georgia and Antarctica... read more about leaders
Expedition ItineraryDay 1: Depart London for Ushuaia in Argentina, changing aircraft in Buenos Aires. (Stopovers in Buenos Aires can be arranged on request.)... read more
Pre-Expedition MeetingPrior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more
EquipmentTo join the South Georgia Traverse expedition you need the following specialist equipment... read moreWe have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service
InsuranceSpecial travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more
Additional InformationIf you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
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