Buenos Aires
Pre-night hotel included.
Day 1 - Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
Day 1 begins with a charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. After boarding your expedition ship and settling into your cabin, you'll watch the mountains of Tierra del Fuego fade into the distance as you set sail toward Antarctica. The excitement builds as your adventure officially begins, heading across the legendary Drake Passage toward one of the most remote and extraordinary destinations on Earth.
Day 2-3 - Drake Passage Navigation
Crossing the legendary Drake Passage is a journey reserved for the most daring adventurers. With petrels and albatrosses soaring above as guides, this iconic waterway sets the stage for an unforgettable expedition. Its raw power and untamed beauty make the voyage to Antarctica a true triumph of the human spirit. As you emerge from the Drake Passage, the mammoth, icy peaks of the South Shetland Islands loom ahead, greeting you on your victorious landing. You have completed the rite of passage to explore the seventh continent.
What's Included
One pre-night hotel
Charter flights from
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Luxury
accommodation
All meals
and beverages
All excursions
and Zodiac landings
Expert expedition
team
Departure
transfers only
Taxes, port charges & Gratuities are included
Day 4-5 - Exploring the South Shetland Islands - Captain’s Choice, Antarctica
The South Shetland Islands offer incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and unique hiking opportunities that feel like stepping into another world. Possible landings include Elephant Island, known for its elephant seals and Shackleton Expedition history, and Deception Island, a volcanic caldera with heated springs and striking black sands. Other stops may feature Gentoo penguin rookeries on Half Moon Island, Yankee Harbor, Point Wild, and Barrientos Island.
Day 6-7 - Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula – Captain’s Choice
Nicknamed The White Continent for its endless icebergs, snow, and glaciers, Antarctica is the ultimate frontier for seasoned explorers. Landings at sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, and Hidden Bay unveil diverse landscapes, from vast tundra to rugged mountain peaks, inviting you to tread paths few have dared to explore.
CAPTAIN’S CHOICE: Your Captain skillfully navigates ice and shifting weather, ensuring each day brings new adventures. With flexible itineraries, possible shore landings, and Zodiac safaris, the expedition adapts to conditions for a safe and unforgettable journey.
Antarctica changes you.
Not because of what you see,
but because of how it makes you feel.
The silence.
The scale.
The wonder.
It stays with you forever.
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- Nanci
Day 8-9 - Drake Passage Navigation
The Drake Passage connects the southernmost tip of the Americas to the Antarctic Peninsula, where cold southern waters meet warmer northern seas, creating powerful currents that challenge even the boldest travelers. The rewards, however, are unmatched. This unique confluence attracts incredible wildlife, offering sightings of humpback whales and hourglass dolphins. The 48-hour journey is accompanied by the rhythm of waves crashing against the ship and the calls of petrels, skuas, and gulls, making the voyage as awe-inspiring as the destination itself.
Day 10 - Ushuaia, Argentina
Charter flight back to Buenos Aires International airport - flight home after 10 PM
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