Antarctic Explorer Tour with 23 Reviews by Exodus Adventure Travels

11 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

189 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Ushuaia, Argentina

Ends

Ushuaia, Argentina

Highlights

Explore the remarkable Antarctic Peninsula

Incredible wildlife viewing including seabirds, penguins, seals and whales

Travel on a small expedition vessel

Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff

Itinerary

Gaze upon otherworldly blue icebergs and a kaleidoscope of Antarctic wildlife on the "Antarctic Explorer" trip, an 11-day polar cruise designed for travelers with a passion for nature and discovery. Starting and ending in Ushuaia, this guided tour carries you through the legendary Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula, where pristine wilderness awaits.

Whether you’re a photographer, wildlife enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to witness the grandeur of Deception Island and Iceberg Alley, each day brings new marvels. Watch penguins, seals, and whales from the deck, a Zodiac, or even ashore, all while soaking in the ethereal colors of the polar landscape. The ship’s small size ensures intimate wildlife encounters and access to remote bays and islands.

This tour package’s standout feature is its appeal to a broad spectrum of interests, offering easy-paced exploration in one of the world’s most untouched environments. With accommodation, transport, and meals included, your journey to Antarctica is as seamless as it is inspiring.

day 1 - Start Ushuaia, Argentina

Begin your journey in Ushuaia, a small but bustling port town at the tip of South America. This Argentine town is an ideal gateway for you to explore the southern extent of Patagonia while preparing for your adventure ahead. Get active in the mountains or enjoy handcrafted chocolate at a café in town.

day 2 - Board ship and sail along the Beagle Channel

The morning is free to explore Ushuaia and the surrounding area, to do some last minute shopping, stroll around Ushuaia and down to the port or maybe go for a walk in the nearby National Park. The transfer to the ship takes place in the afternoon. Once on board there is a get together for introductions to the expedition team, to learn about the ship and its layout, talk about the itinerary for the next 10 days and participate in the obligatory lifeboat drill. Departure from Ushuaia is normally around 6:00 p.m, and we set sail through the Beagle Channel in the early evening. The long days mean plenty of evening light in which to experience the beauty of the channel, and to perhaps enjoy your first wildlife sightings.

Meals:Dinner

day 3 - 4 - Cross the Drake Passage

Sea conditions in the Drake Passage can vary from dead calm (known as 'Drake Lake'), to rough and stormy (known as 'Drake Shake'). As you cross the Drake Passage our team of experts is out on deck to help you spot whales and identify seabirds. There is also a programme of talks, covering the wildlife, the ice, and polar history to prepare you for your adventure to the 'White Continent'. The excitement intensifies as you cross the Antarctic Convergence, where the cold waters of the Antarctic Ocean meet the warmer waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. You feel the change as the air gets cooler. Huge icebergs loom up against the horizon in increasing numbers, and Wandering albatrosses, petrels and other birds which thrive in this cold, remote ocean are frequently seen.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - 8 - South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

The most common reaction upon reaching the White Continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is beyond words, since few places are as untouched and enduring as Antarctica. You will begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the attention of explorers and travellers alike. Every time we visit Antarctica, we witness something new or unexpected, which means that your expedition will be unlike any other - creating a unique, personal experience. Each day, you will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore local 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 consorting with Chinstrap, Adélie and Gentoo penguins, all of which can be found here. Keep an eye out for Weddell, Fur, Crabeater and Leopard seals as well as curious whales, such as Humpbacks, Fins, or perhaps Orcas while on a Zodiac cruise. Each excursion will present a new collection of creatures to delight you and keep your camera busy. Amid the serene silence of Antarctica, noisy interludes become indelible memories, such as penguins squabbling over prized pebbles, or the boom and crack of a calving glacier. Every day will be different, having been carefully crafted by your Expedition Team to inspire and educate you about this wonderful part of the world.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 9 - 10 - Sail back through the Drake Passage

Leaving the Antarctic Peninsula behind, our ship heads back across the Antarctic Convergence and the Drake Passage. The crossing is completed with the rounding of Cape Horn, weather permitting.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 11 - Disembark and end in Ushuaia

In the early morning we arrive back in Ushuaia where your voyage ends. You will be transferred either to town on to the airport for your onward flight to Buenos Aires.

Meals:Breakfast

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All accommodation

Transport

All transport and listed activitiesWe can include flights. Please contact us for a quote.

Guide

Tour leader throughout and qualified Expedition Staff

Others

All meals while on the ship

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