Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North via Buenos Aires

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18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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

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Ushuaia, Argentina

Punta Arenas, Chile

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Highlights

Spot iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whales

Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest, most direct return from Antarctica

Enjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology and geology by our Polar experts

Cruise in a Zodiac to get water-level views of icebergs, wildlife and more

Itinerary

Revel in the excitement of crossing the famed Drake Passage after embarking from Ushuaia, with the convenience of a northbound return flight at the end of your expedition. Minke and humpback whales or Adélie penguins floating on ice floes may greet you as you travel to the northernmost tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.

The surreal silence in this vast wilderness may overwhelm at first, but playful, charismatic wildlife and your intrepid travelling companions keep you grounded. You’ll develop a new appreciation and understanding of Antarctica’s extreme contrasts – harsh mountain peaks and fragile ecosystems; stark, lonely icescapes; and populous, gregarious penguins.

day 1Start Ushuaia, Argentina

You may arrive in Ushuaia at any time today. Many choose to arrive a day or two before embarkation day to explore this quaint port city at the bottom of South America, and the surrounding region.

day 2Embark in Ushuaia

day 3 - 4Cross the Drake Passage

day 5 - 8South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

day 9Disembarkation and fly to Punta Arenas

day 10End Punta Arenas

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 7 nights on the ship, 1 night hotel in Ushuaia, 1 night hotel in Punta Arenas

Meals

All meals while on the ship, plus beer and house wine during dinner

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activities

Guide

Tour leader throughout and qualified expedition staff

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