Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula

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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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Be one of the select few to cross the Antarctic Circle at 66’30

Experience at least two heli-flightseeing excursions, included in the cost of the trip

Participate in one heli-landing amid Antarctica’s vast coastal mountains

Enjoy off-ship excursions by Zodiac for intimate marine and land-based experiences

Explore Crystal Sound and Marguerite Bay

the southern heart of the Antarctic Peninsula

View the least-explored mountains and glaciers of the Antarctic Peninsula from sea and air

the southern heart of the Antarctic Peninsula

View the least-explored mountains and glaciers of the Antarctic Peninsula from sea and air

Itinerary

Crossing the Antarctic Circle at 66’30 is a polar milestone achieved by relatively few. Because innovation is in our DNA, we wanted to make this experience even more memorable. The result is this exciting adventure, which includes the chance to soar above the Antarctic landscape in one of Ultramarine’s twin-engine helicopters. Your helicopter-supported excursions feature multiple opportunities for heli flightseeing, as well as a heli landing. Learn what it’s like to step out of a helicopter onto Antarctica and gaze upon polar landscapes previously only seen by a few fearless explorers and mountaineers. You’ll also explore the southern heart of the Antarctic Peninsula. And you’ll experience it all from sea and air.

day 1Adventure starts in Buenos Aires

Upon arriving in this splendid city, known for its vibrant Argentinian culture, European architecture and cosmopolitan vibe, independently transfer to your pre-expedition hotel.

day 2Fly to Ushuaia and embark

day 3Crossing the Drake

day 4At sea with Polar experts

day 5 - 6South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

day 7 - 9Explore the Antarctic Circle and the Southern Peninsula by water, land and air

day 10 - 11Northbound along the peninsula

day 12 - 13Crossing the Drake Passage

day 14Disembark in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires

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Accommodation

All accommodation: 13 nights on the ship, 1 night hotel in Buenos Aires

Meals

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

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activitiesMandatory transfer package (including return charter flights Buenos Aires to Ushuaia)

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Tour leader throughout and qualified Expedition Staff

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