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    Antarctic Explorer

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    Highlights

    This classic 11- or 12-day itinerary delivers the very best of the Antarctic Peninsula in one unforgettable journey: cross the legendary 800-kilometer (500-mile) Drake Passage; explore majestic polar landscapes by Zodiac, kayak, or on foot; photograph penguins, whales, and seals framed by towering ice; and deepen your experience with expert presentations on history, biology, and glaciology.

    Map & Itinerary

    Day 1Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Upon arriving in this splendid city, known for its architecture and rich European heritage, you will independently transfer to your group hotel (pre-expedition hotel night included in mandatory transfer package).

     

     

    Day 2Fly to Ushuaia and Embark

    After an early breakfast at the hotel, the group will transfer to the airport and board our private charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina. Upon arrival, you will be transferred from the airport to a central downtown location to explore this quaint port town on your own before making your way to the designated meeting spot for transfer to the ship. After a late afternoon embarkation, we will sail along the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Excitement builds in anticipation of your next stop: the Antarctic.

    Day 3-4Crossing the Drake Passage

    Legendary for its high winds and rolling seas, you may get lucky and have surprisingly calm seas through the Drake Passage. Spend your time in the lounge or chatting with your fellow travelers. As you gain your sea legs during the crossing, our Expedition Team will begin their series of presentations to help prepare you for your upcoming Zodiac and land excursions. You officially enter Antarctica when your ship crosses the Antarctic Convergence, a biological boundary that fluctuates around 60° south.

    Day 5-8South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

    The most common reaction upon reaching the 7th 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 travelers 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 glaciated 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, minkes, or perhaps orcas while on a Zodiac cruise. Each excursion will present a new array of creatures to fascinate 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.

    Day 9-10Crossing the Drake Passage

    The journey back across the Drake Passage provides final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air Spend time on the deck, watching for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy presentations by your Expedition Team and celebrate the experiences shared exploring Antarctica.

    Day 11Disembark in Ushuaia & fly to Buenos Aires

    You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning and disembark after breakfast. Your Charter Flight & Hotel Package includes a transfer to the airport for the return group charter flight to Buenos Aires.

    Please note:

    • This itinerary is meant to serve as a general guide. Plans may change along the way, depending on weather, sea conditions, or choices made by the expedition leader and team to give you the safest and most rewarding experience.
    • Certain departures may last an additional day

    Inclusions/Exclusions

    Rates include the following:

    • An official expedition parka to keep
    • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Team, including shore landings and other activities
    • All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
    • All shore landings as per the daily program
    • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
    • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage.
    • Complimentary select beer, wines and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
    • Complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
    • Formal and informal presentations by the Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
    • A photographic journal documenting your expedition
    • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
    • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are available for more data-intensive applications.) Note: Internet access in the polar regions is subject to geography, climate, and other factors beyond our control
    • All luggage handling aboard the ship

    Your Charter Flight and Hotel Package includes:

    • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
    • Group flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
    • Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
    • Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included hotel.)

    Rates do not include the following:

    • International airfare
    • Passport and applicable visa expenses
    • Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
    • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
    • Excess-baggage fees on international and domestic flights
    • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned
    • Laundry, bar, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified
    • Phone charges may vary by location
    • Our basic complimentary Wi-Fi service does not include Premium packages which enable more data-intensive applications
    • Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew
    • Additional overnight accommodation
    • Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicitly stated
    • Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities.

    When travelling on the Vessel Ultramarine, rates  include helicopter flight seeing

    Adventure Activities

    Sea Kayaking: US$ 995 pp

    Paddling Excursion: US$ 295 pp

    Stand-up Paddleboarding: US$ 295 pp

    Camping: US$ 295 pp

     

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