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Antarctica By Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains and Remote Lands​

With the classic Antarctica explorer journey, you will see the best of the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula.
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Duration

12 Day

Number

Starts from

Buenos Aires

Price

from 19.124 €

1. Highlights of the Route

  • You travel to the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula.
  • Your journey begins in Ushuaia and ends in Ushuaia in southern Argentina.
  • You travel to Antarctica on an expedition ship with Polar Class PC6 in suites from 21 m² with a maximum of 199 passengers and one of the leading expedition teams.
If this is your first trip to Antarctica, the Antarctic Explorer journey gives you an impression of the best of the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula. You travel through the famous Drake Passage on a stabilized Polar Class PC6 ship, explore the majestic nature by Zodiac and on foot, get up close with penguins, whales and other wildlife, and enjoy lectures from polar experts on board about history, biology and glaciology. With this route, you will also sit in the twin-engine helicopter from your expedition ship as often as possible to hover over Antarctica and marvel at all the wonders below. You can customize your adventure with options that match your interests, such as ice camping or a sea kayak ride, and discover the 7th continent in your own way.

Arrival Package:

You can travel independently, have us plan an individual travel package for you, or opt for the local travel package from your ship for an additional fee.

The travel package for an additional fee includes:
– One night’s accommodation in a hotel in Buenos Aires before the expedition with 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).
– Group flight from Buenos Aires domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia and back to Buenos Aires international airport (Ezeiza/EZE).
– Group transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires.
– Group 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:

On request, we’ll be happy to arrange a customized post-tour itinerary or your return trip.

2. The Itinerary

You begin your journey in Ushuaia, a small but bustling port town at the tip of South America. The small Argentine town is an ideal starting point to explore the southern part of Patagonia and prepare for the upcoming adventure. You enjoy the mountains or try handmade chocolate in one of the town’s cafes.
Embarkation takes place in the late afternoon, after which your ship sails through the historic Beagle Channel, which crosses the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the southernmost part of South America. Look forward to the departure – the next time you see land, you will be on the southernmost continent in the world!
The days at sea are filled with lectures by your expedition team on photography, wildlife, glaciology, and history. Between lectures, you can watch for wildlife on deck or chat with your shipmates over a drink at the bar.
Awe and wonder is the most common feeling as soon as the 7th continent appears on the horizon. It is indescribable. Few places are as untouched as Antarctica. You will understand why the 7th continent has long attracted the attention of explorers and travelers alike. Each time you visit Antarctica, you experience something new or unexpected, which means your expedition will be different from all others – a unique, personal experience. Every day you will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore glaciated bays, channels, and landing sites. Your expedition team will take care of you at each landing, whether you are hiking the Antarctic landscape, visiting a research station, or meeting with chinstrap, Adélie, and gentoo penguins, all of which can be found here. On a Zodiac cruise, keep an eye out for Weddell, fur, crabeater, and leopard seals, as well as curious whales such as humpbacks, minkes, or perhaps orcas. Each excursion will present a new array of creatures to fascinate you and keep your camera busy. In the serene silence of Antarctica, loud interludes become indelible memories, such as penguins squabbling over precious pebbles or the rumble and crash of a calving glacier. Each day will be different and has been carefully put together by your expedition team to inspire you and bring you closer to this wonderful part of the world.
On the return journey, you have one more opportunity to enjoy the fresh Antarctic air. You spend time on deck, watching for seabirds and whales, enjoying presentations from your expedition team, and celebrating the shared experiences.
You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning, where you can continue your adventure or catch your return flight.
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  • Departure From: Buenos Aires
  • End Point: Buenos Aires

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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