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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

With this journey you will see the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula in 11 days on a small expedition ship.
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Duration

11 Day

Number

Starts from

Ushuaia

Price

from 10.789 €

1. Highlights of the Route

  • You explore the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula with an ice-strengthened ship.
  • Your journey begins in Ushuaia and ends in Ushuaia in southern Argentina.
  • You are traveling to Antarctica on an expedition ship with Polar Class PC6, featuring a stabilizing ULSTEIN X-BOW®, 5-star comfort, and a maximum of 138 passengers.
If this is your first trip to Antarctica, you will get a complete impression of the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula with this 11-day itinerary. You will conquer the famous Drake Passage in a state-of-the-art, stabilized expedition ship with polar class PC6. Once in Antarctica, you will explore the majestic natural environments by Zodiac and on foot with a maximum of 138 other passengers. During the journey, you will get close to penguins, whales, and other Antarctic animals and enjoy lectures on history, biology, and glaciology from polar experts. You can personalize your adventure with options that match your interests and discover the 7th continent in your own way. Optional activities available for an additional fee include camping, paddling, and sea kayaking in Antarctica.

Arrival Package:

You can arrive independently, have an individual arrival package planned by us, or opt for the local arrival package from your ship for an additional fee.

The arrival package for an additional fee includes:
– One night’s accommodation in a hotel in Buenos Aires before the expedition, including breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room corresponds to the cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board will be accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available).
– Transfer from Buenos Aires domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia and back to Buenos Aires international airport (Ezeiza/EZE).
– Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires.
– Transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship and back (Note: The transfer upon arrival in Buenos Aires from the airport to the hotel at the beginning of the trip is not included. Please make your way to the included hotel).
– Combined airport transfer and express bus tour through Tierra del Fuego National Park after disembarkation in Ushuaia.

Post Itinerary Package:

Upon request, we would be happy to plan an individual follow-up program or your return journey for you.

2. The Itinerary

Your journey begins in the small port town of Ushuaia at the tip of South America. This Argentine city is the ideal gateway to Antarctica and the perfect starting point to explore the southern part of Patagonia. You enjoy the mountains, try handmade chocolate or spend time in a café or the city.
Embarkation takes place in the late afternoon, after which your ship sails down the historic Beagle Channel, which crosses Tierra del Fuego in the far south of South America. An atmosphere of anticipation awaits you on board as you depart – the next time you’ll see mainland will be in Antarctica!
Your days at sea are filled with presentations by your expedition team on topics such as photography, wildlife, glaciology, and history. Between presentations, you spend time on deck looking out for wildlife or chatting with your shipmates over a drink at the bar.
Awe is the most common reaction upon arrival on the 7th continent. The experience is indescribable. Few places are as untouched, and few places have been dreamed of for as long as Antarctica. With each visit to Antarctica, you experience something new or unexpected, which means your expedition will be different from any other before. It is your unique, personal experience. Daily Zodiac excursions from the ship await you to explore glaciated bays, channels, and landing sites. Your expedition team will take care of you during each landing, whether you’re exploring the Antarctic landscape, visiting a research station, or seeing Chinstrap, Adélie, and Gentoo penguins. Also keep an eye out for Weddell, Fur, Crabeater seals, and Leopard seals. Curious Humpback whales, Minke whales, or perhaps even Orcas may come close during a Zodiac ride. Each excursion is a new impression that will fascinate you and keep your camera busy. The experiences will become indelible memories, such as penguins squabbling over pebbles for their nests or the thunder of a calving glacier. Each day will be different, carefully crafted by your expedition team to inspire you and inform you about this wonderful part of the world.
The return journey across the Drake Passage is the last opportunity to breathe in the fresh Antarctic air. You spend time on deck, watching seabirds and looking out for whales. Inside the ship, you enjoy presentations by your expedition team and celebrate the experiences you’ve shared in Antarctica.
You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning, giving you the opportunity to continue your adventure in Patagonia or to catch your flight home.
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  • Departure From: Ushuaia
  • End Point: Ushuaia

3. Services Included

Included

  • Antarctic cruise in the booked cabin category.
  • All shore excursions and activities throughout the entire journey including Zodiac excursions.
  • Scientific lectures and entertainment on board.
  • All meals, including snacks, coffee and tea throughout the entire journey on board the ship.
  • Complimentary beer, house wines, spirits and cocktails during bar opening hours and with dinner.
  • An official Quark Expeditions® parka for you to keep.
  • Free rubber boots rental.
  • A photographic journal documenting the expedition.
  • Free WiFi for one device, allowing basic internet browsing, email, social media posts and apps. (Premium packages for more data-intensive apps are available.)
  • Emergency evacuation insurance for all passengers up to a maximum amount of USD 500,000 per person.
  • Comprehensive pre- and post-trip information material.

Excluded

  • International flights: We can book a suitable flight for you at an additional cost.
  • Voluntary tips at the end of the trip for the expedition staff and ship's crew.
  • Personal expenses, for example in the on-board shop.
  • Massages and similar services.
  • Personal travel insurance.

4. Travel Dates and Prices

Please contact us directly for the current daily prices of the trips and the prices for single occupancy or special cabins. Our polar experts will answer all your questions about the itinerary, the ship, and the cabins.

Appointments on request. Please contact us directly using the contact form.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy per cabin or suite and subject to availability.
For solo travelers, cabins or suites may be available without a single supplement, subject to availability. Please contact us for details for solo travelers.

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