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The White Continent with Joshua Holko

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Antarctica

Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023

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Activity Level - 2

Ushuaia, South America- Antarctica-Ushuaia, South America

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Overview

Antarctica is miraculous; a remote, white continent of stark and beautiful desolation. It’s the gold standard for Nature photographers. We’ve chartered the full ship with highly experienced crew for an exclusive focus on photography. Our main focus will be Antarctic wildlife including penguins, seabirds, seals, and possibly even whales. We also plan to photograph snow and ice covered landscapes and icebergs. We will be landing early in the morning and late in the evening to get the best possible light conditions, which you will miss out on an ordinary tourist trip. Best of all, we have timed our expedition in order to provide the best possible chance for fantastic icebergs and great light. (see itinerary section for more details).

13N / 14D
Max 35
All meals
Joshua-Zhoola
Joshua Holko
Celebrated Nature / Wildlife and Landscape Photographer

A passionate photographer, teacher, and adventurer I run workshops and expeditions for other photographers and travelers to some of the world's wildest and remotest regions. My work celebrates the extreme latitudes of the Polar environment. I gave up the corporate world to pursue my passion for photography and strive to create trips and workshops of a lifetime to some of the most magical destinations. I am grateful to have won several awards including World Extreme Environment People's Choice Award, and published at leading circulations including National Geographic, B&W + color, and Wildlife Photographic among others.

Highlights :

  • Gigantic tabular icebergs in Antarctic Sound
  • Vast Adélie, Chinstrap and Gentoo penguin
    colonies
  •  Antarctic Wildlife and Landscape Photography
  •  Midnight Sun light for Photography
  •  Giant glaciers, Mountains and Snow Fields
  • Ice Hardened, Expedition Class Ship ‘Polar
    Pioneer'

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation on board Polar Pioneer and use of all public areas for the duration of the expedition
  •  All meals on board
  •  All Photography Guide Services
  •  All sightseeing, shore excursions and zodiac
    rides as required for the cruise itinerary
  •  All Port landing service charges
  •  Lectures, DVD’s Slide shows and films on board
    ship
  •  Service of the vessel’s Expedition Staff
  •  Basic attention and treatment by the ship’s
    Medical Doctor
  •  Pre-Departure Information and Briefing

Exclusions :

  •  Air or land transportation to or from the ship
  •  Excess baggage on any flight
  •  Vaccination costs / passport / visa fees (if
    required)
  •  Airport departure or arrival tax or any government taxes or levies
  • Items of a personal nature, laundry, bar charges, phone calls, etc.
  •  Any travel or personal insurances or emergency
    evacuation charges
  •  Any hotels, meals, transfers or other services
    before or after the expedition
  •  Any medication or treatments by the ship’s
    medical staff other than basic day-to-day necessities

 Please note that travel insurance is mandatory
and is not included in the expedition cost

Day 1: Friday, Dec 08, 2023

Airport Transfer

Meal

Accomodation

Based on previous photography expeditions to Antarctica in
December we plan to use the travel route as illustrated on the map over page.
However, our final itinerary may change due to ice, weather and other
environmental conditions.

Day 0 We recommend you plan to arrive at least one day early in
Ushuaia, Argentina in case of lost luggage or other delays. There are many good
hotels in Ushuaia and we can recommend one for you.

Day 1 Departure from Ushuaia, sailing out the Beagle channel and into
the Drake Passage. We begin our welcome to Antarctica lectures.

Day 2 At sea. We cross the Drake Passage and begin our journey toward
Antarctica. Our photography begins almost immediately with Albatross, Petrels,
and many other sea birds that follow our ship as we traverse the Drake. We will
have a number of briefings and lectures during the voyage in order to help you
prepare for our first photography session in Antarctica.

Day 3 First landing at the South Shetland islands. Our landing site
will be chosen based on the prevailing weather conditions. We also expect to
encounter and photograph our first icebe gs.

Day 4-12 We will be visiting some of the best areas for wildlife and
landscape photography during our time in Antarctica. Areas we plan to visit
include Antarctic Sound (home of gigantic tabular icebergs), the surreal
Deception Island in Whalers Bay (home of rusty whalers remnants), Astrolab and
south toward the spectacular Lemaire channel. If conditions permit we will
traverse the Lemaire channel in first light and land at Petermann Island. At
this time of the year we expect areas like the Weddel sea to be mostly closed
with ice, but there will be many other areas for us to explore and photograph
including an attempt at the Lemaire Channel. We will take advantage of weather
and light to maximize our photographic opportunities at all times.

Day 13 At sea heading toward South America, Argentina.

Day 14 Return back to Ushuaia. Disembark. End of Service.

 

YOUR EXPEDITION INVESTMENT

The expedition fee is per person based upon cabin selection:

Main Triple, shared facilities USD $12,990

Main Twin, shared facilities USD $14,790

Upper/Captain’s Twin, private facilities USD $15,990

Captain’s Mini Suite, private facilities USD $17,990

Captain’s Full Suite, private facilities USD $19,990

Prices quoted are per person in $USD, based on twin-share. If you
wish to have your own private cabin there is a single occupancy of 1.8 times
the twin share price. No single travel fees apply if you are willing to share
your cabin (triple & twin cabins only). Fuel surcharge may apply in the
event of significant fuel price increases. Participants will be notified in
writing in this event.

Payment Terms

The trip needs meticulous planning. You will need to pay 100%
towards booking the trip.

Trip Insurance Please note that travel and evacuation insurance is
mandatory.

 

Your leader / team / crew

This expedition to Antarctica is Led by Joshua Holko (Wild Nature
Photo Travel). The expedition is for a strictly limited number of 52
participants plus five photography guides and expedition leader. We have
chartered the full ship - the ice hardened expedition ship M/S Polar Pioneer
with a highly experienced crew so that we can get as close as possible to giant
icebergs for the best photographs. Our expedition ship the ‘Polar Pioneer’ is
equipped with sufficient zodiacs and crew for all photographers to be shooting
simultaneously with plenty of room to spare for camera equipment. So bring what
you need!

 

ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION FOCUS

The main focus of this expedition will be Antarctic wildlife
including penguins, seabirds, seals, and possibly even whales. We also plan to
photograph snow and ice covered landscapes and icebergs. Our expedition has
been timed early in the season so we expect fantastic icebergs and a
breathtaking winter landscape. Experience has shown us that this will give you
the best possible photo opportunities whilst giving us ample opportunity for a
landing at Deception Island and a cruise through the Lemaire channel.
Antarctica is one of the hot-spots for photographing penguins, seals and icebergs
in a great landscape. We will be landing early in the morning and late in the
evening to get the best possible light conditions, which you will miss out on
an ordinary tourist trip. We will schedule much longer stops than usual when
going ashore in order to provide participants with enough time to get excellent
pictures. We will be using five zodiac boats to get ashore or when searching
for the wildlife at sea. With 9-10 full days near the Antarctic Peninsula, this
expedition is for nature photographers who want more quality time with the
Antarctic wildlife and landscape.

WHY TRAVEL TO ANTARCTICA WITH US?

Our program is 100% tailored towards photography.

IATTO restrictions enforce the number of visitors to Antarctica rigorously. With only 52 photographers you will not miss any opportunity or suffer any landing restrictions due to large passenger numbers.

Timed as one of the first in the season in order to provide the very best opportunities for great light and fantastic icebergs.

Photography on our expedition is our primary focus and concern (after safety). Our catering staff understand our requirement to be working when the light is at its best. As such our meal times are flexible and not regimented to ensure we maximize all opportunities.

Photography guide leaders: Joshua Holko and his team are all full time professional Nature photographers who specialize in Polar Photography and who have a combined total of well over twelve seasons of experience and more than twenty four expeditions to Antarctica.

 

Our expanded photographic guide team is quite simply the best in the business. With a combined total of well over sixty expeditions to Antarctica our guides know and understand what you are looking for in your photography and are dedicated to ensuring you capture the best possible images
during the expedition.

Cancellation Policy

25% down payment Additional payments
Spot pending Refundable Refundable
Spot confirmed Non-refundable* Refundable
60 days pre-trip Non-refundable Non-refundable

*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.

For our full cancellation policy, see our Terms & Conditions.
Your Host
Joshua-Zhoola
Joshua Holko
Celebrated Nature / Wildlife and Landscape Photographer

A passionate photographer, teacher, and adventurer I run workshops and expeditions for other photographers and travelers to some of the world's wildest and remotest regions. My work celebrates the extreme latitudes of the Polar environment. I gave up the corporate world to pursue my passion for photography and strive to create trips and workshops of a lifetime to some of the most magical destinations. I am grateful to have won several awards including World Extreme Environment People's Choice Award, and published at leading circulations including National Geographic, B&W + color, and Wildlife Photographic among others.

Highlights & Inclusions

Highlights :

  • Gigantic tabular icebergs in Antarctic Sound
  • Vast Adélie, Chinstrap and Gentoo penguin
    colonies
  •  Antarctic Wildlife and Landscape Photography
  •  Midnight Sun light for Photography
  •  Giant glaciers, Mountains and Snow Fields
  • Ice Hardened, Expedition Class Ship ‘Polar
    Pioneer'

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation on board Polar Pioneer and use of all public areas for the duration of the expedition
  •  All meals on board
  •  All Photography Guide Services
  •  All sightseeing, shore excursions and zodiac
    rides as required for the cruise itinerary
  •  All Port landing service charges
  •  Lectures, DVD’s Slide shows and films on board
    ship
  •  Service of the vessel’s Expedition Staff
  •  Basic attention and treatment by the ship’s
    Medical Doctor
  •  Pre-Departure Information and Briefing

Exclusions :

  •  Air or land transportation to or from the ship
  •  Excess baggage on any flight
  •  Vaccination costs / passport / visa fees (if
    required)
  •  Airport departure or arrival tax or any government taxes or levies
  • Items of a personal nature, laundry, bar charges, phone calls, etc.
  •  Any travel or personal insurances or emergency
    evacuation charges
  •  Any hotels, meals, transfers or other services
    before or after the expedition
  •  Any medication or treatments by the ship’s
    medical staff other than basic day-to-day necessities

 Please note that travel insurance is mandatory
and is not included in the expedition cost

Itinerary

Day 1: Friday, Dec 08, 2023

Airport Transfer

Meal

Accomodation

Based on previous photography expeditions to Antarctica in
December we plan to use the travel route as illustrated on the map over page.
However, our final itinerary may change due to ice, weather and other
environmental conditions.

Day 0 We recommend you plan to arrive at least one day early in
Ushuaia, Argentina in case of lost luggage or other delays. There are many good
hotels in Ushuaia and we can recommend one for you.

Day 1 Departure from Ushuaia, sailing out the Beagle channel and into
the Drake Passage. We begin our welcome to Antarctica lectures.

Day 2 At sea. We cross the Drake Passage and begin our journey toward
Antarctica. Our photography begins almost immediately with Albatross, Petrels,
and many other sea birds that follow our ship as we traverse the Drake. We will
have a number of briefings and lectures during the voyage in order to help you
prepare for our first photography session in Antarctica.

Day 3 First landing at the South Shetland islands. Our landing site
will be chosen based on the prevailing weather conditions. We also expect to
encounter and photograph our first icebe gs.

Day 4-12 We will be visiting some of the best areas for wildlife and
landscape photography during our time in Antarctica. Areas we plan to visit
include Antarctic Sound (home of gigantic tabular icebergs), the surreal
Deception Island in Whalers Bay (home of rusty whalers remnants), Astrolab and
south toward the spectacular Lemaire channel. If conditions permit we will
traverse the Lemaire channel in first light and land at Petermann Island. At
this time of the year we expect areas like the Weddel sea to be mostly closed
with ice, but there will be many other areas for us to explore and photograph
including an attempt at the Lemaire Channel. We will take advantage of weather
and light to maximize our photographic opportunities at all times.

Day 13 At sea heading toward South America, Argentina.

Day 14 Return back to Ushuaia. Disembark. End of Service.

 

YOUR EXPEDITION INVESTMENT

The expedition fee is per person based upon cabin selection:

Main Triple, shared facilities USD $12,990

Main Twin, shared facilities USD $14,790

Upper/Captain’s Twin, private facilities USD $15,990

Captain’s Mini Suite, private facilities USD $17,990

Captain’s Full Suite, private facilities USD $19,990

Prices quoted are per person in $USD, based on twin-share. If you
wish to have your own private cabin there is a single occupancy of 1.8 times
the twin share price. No single travel fees apply if you are willing to share
your cabin (triple & twin cabins only). Fuel surcharge may apply in the
event of significant fuel price increases. Participants will be notified in
writing in this event.

Payment Terms

The trip needs meticulous planning. You will need to pay 100%
towards booking the trip.

Trip Insurance Please note that travel and evacuation insurance is
mandatory.

 

Your leader / team / crew

This expedition to Antarctica is Led by Joshua Holko (Wild Nature
Photo Travel). The expedition is for a strictly limited number of 52
participants plus five photography guides and expedition leader. We have
chartered the full ship - the ice hardened expedition ship M/S Polar Pioneer
with a highly experienced crew so that we can get as close as possible to giant
icebergs for the best photographs. Our expedition ship the ‘Polar Pioneer’ is
equipped with sufficient zodiacs and crew for all photographers to be shooting
simultaneously with plenty of room to spare for camera equipment. So bring what
you need!

 

ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION FOCUS

The main focus of this expedition will be Antarctic wildlife
including penguins, seabirds, seals, and possibly even whales. We also plan to
photograph snow and ice covered landscapes and icebergs. Our expedition has
been timed early in the season so we expect fantastic icebergs and a
breathtaking winter landscape. Experience has shown us that this will give you
the best possible photo opportunities whilst giving us ample opportunity for a
landing at Deception Island and a cruise through the Lemaire channel.
Antarctica is one of the hot-spots for photographing penguins, seals and icebergs
in a great landscape. We will be landing early in the morning and late in the
evening to get the best possible light conditions, which you will miss out on
an ordinary tourist trip. We will schedule much longer stops than usual when
going ashore in order to provide participants with enough time to get excellent
pictures. We will be using five zodiac boats to get ashore or when searching
for the wildlife at sea. With 9-10 full days near the Antarctic Peninsula, this
expedition is for nature photographers who want more quality time with the
Antarctic wildlife and landscape.

WHY TRAVEL TO ANTARCTICA WITH US?

Our program is 100% tailored towards photography.

IATTO restrictions enforce the number of visitors to Antarctica rigorously. With only 52 photographers you will not miss any opportunity or suffer any landing restrictions due to large passenger numbers.

Timed as one of the first in the season in order to provide the very best opportunities for great light and fantastic icebergs.

Photography on our expedition is our primary focus and concern (after safety). Our catering staff understand our requirement to be working when the light is at its best. As such our meal times are flexible and not regimented to ensure we maximize all opportunities.

Photography guide leaders: Joshua Holko and his team are all full time professional Nature photographers who specialize in Polar Photography and who have a combined total of well over twelve seasons of experience and more than twenty four expeditions to Antarctica.

 

Our expanded photographic guide team is quite simply the best in the business. With a combined total of well over sixty expeditions to Antarctica our guides know and understand what you are looking for in your photography and are dedicated to ensuring you capture the best possible images
during the expedition.

Cancellation Policy

25% down payment Additional payments
Spot pending Refundable Refundable
Spot confirmed Non-refundable* Refundable
60 days pre-trip Non-refundable Non-refundable

*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.

For our full cancellation policy, see our Terms & Conditions.
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