Iconic Antarctica – The Explorer’s Route
A journey to remote areas that shows you Antarctica in all its facets, with enough time to savor every moment.
Duration
16 Day
Number
Starts from
Buenos Aires
Price
from 14.496 €
1. Highlights of the Route
- With the journey, you explore the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Weddell Sea, the Gerlache Strait, and the Penola Strait in Antarctica.
- Start and end of the journey in Buenos Aires (Argentina).
- Expedition voyage on a comfortable expedition ship with polar class PC6, a hybrid drive.
Your Trip at a Glance
On your expedition journey through Antarctica, you can expect an incomparable adventure to the most remote and spectacular regions of this fascinating continent. The nine-day exploration takes you to the South Shetland Islands, into the Antarctic Sound, the Weddell Sea, and through the Gerlache and Penola Straits.
From Buenos Aires via Ushuaia to the magical ice world of Antarctica, you will experience majestic glaciers and rich wildlife up close. Penguins, whales, seals, and numerous seabirds can be observed here in their natural habitat.
Thanks to a flexible itinerary and numerous activities such as kayaking and snowshoeing tours, you will enjoy Antarctica from a completely new perspective and collect impressions that will last a lifetime.
Arrival Package:
Upon request, we would be happy to plan an individual pre-program or your arrival with international flights for you.
Post Itinerary Package:
Upon request, we would be happy to plan an individual post-program or your return journey with international flights for you.
2. The Itinerary
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Arrival in Buenos Aires with overnight stay.
Day 2: Ushuaia
Flight to Ushuaia and embarkation.
Day 3 to Day 4: Drake Passage
Departure for Antarctica and crossing the Drake Passage. Preparation for the upcoming Antarctic adventure by an expedition team.
Day 5 to Day 13: Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctica is truly another world. Imagine massive glaciers, floating icebergs, and an impressive wildlife hardly found anywhere else. On this journey, you have the chance to discover the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Weddell Sea, as well as the famous waterways of Gerlache and Penola Strait. You can expect a unique natural spectacle that you will not soon forget.
Day 14 to Day 15: Drake Passage
Return journey through the Drake Passage and recovery on board.
Day 16: Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
End of the expedition sea voyage in Ushuaia and return flight to Buenos Aires.
- Departure From: Buenos Aires
- End Point: Buenos Aires
3. Services Included
Included
- Antarctica cruise in the booked cabin category.
- Flights in Economy Class between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, round trip.
- Overnight stay in Buenos Aires before and after the expedition cruise, including breakfast.
- Transfers between the hotel and the airport in Buenos Aires before and after the expedition cruise.
- Transfers between the airport and the ship in Ushuaia, including a short city tour.
- Guided shore excursions.
- Scientific lectures and entertainment on board.
- Science Center with modern equipment, library, exhibits, and maps.
- Photography tips and techniques for landscape and wildlife shots from the on-board photographer.
- Use of on-board facilities such as hot tubs, panorama sauna, and fitness area.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages.
- Tea and coffee available free of charge all day.
- Refillable water bottle.
- Complimentary Helly Hansen windbreaker.
- Complimentary loan of rubber boots.
- Free Wi-Fi on board.
- Comprehensive information material before and after the trip.
Excluded
- Optional adventure activities & shore excursions.
- Personal expenses, for example in the onboard shop.
- Drinks at the bar.
- Massages and similar services.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Luggage loading.
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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