Antarctica Expedition: Explore the White Continent & Its Wildlife

Embark on an extraordinary journey to the White Continent, starting in Buenos Aires or Santiago before heading to Ushuaia, the gateway to Antarctica. Cross the legendary Drake Passage, where seabirds and marine life accompany your voyage. Explore Antarctica’s breathtaking landscapes, encountering towering icebergs, playful penguins, and majestic whales. Experience adventure through Zodiac excursions, kayaking, and hikes. As you return, reflect on the wonders of this pristine wilderness before concluding your trip back in South America.

12 Day Antarctica Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Buenos Aires or Santiago

Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital, or Santiago, Chile’s cosmopolitan city surrounded by the Andes. Transfer to your luxury hotel and enjoy time to explore or relax before your Antarctic adventure begins.

Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner

Day 2: Flight to Ushuaia & Ship Embarkation

Fly to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city, nestled between rugged peaks and the Beagle Channel. Before boarding your expedition ship, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, where lush forests mirror Antarctica’s ancient landscape. Cruise the Beagle Channel aboard a private catamaran, spotting sea lions and seabirds. Settle into your ship and prepare for the epic journey ahead.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3 & 4: Crossing the Drake Passage

Sail across the Drake Passage, a legendary waterway teeming with marine life. Keep watch for albatrosses, dolphins, and even orcas. Attend expert-led lectures on Antarctic wildlife and history, unwind in the observation lounge, or visit the ship’s bridge for prime wildlife spotting.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 5 - 9: Exploring Antarctica

Experience the magic of Antarctica with flexible, daily excursions based on weather and wildlife sightings. Glide past colossal icebergs in a kayak, walk among bustling penguin colonies, and witness humpback and minke whales feeding near the ship. Cruise through icy waters by Zodiac, marvel at towering glaciers, and capture the ethereal beauty of this untouched land. Expert naturalists and photographers enhance each moment, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 10 & 11: Return Journey Across the Drake Passage

Sail back across the Drake Passage, reflecting on your journey. Enjoy the ship’s amenities, sort through your breathtaking photos, and attend engaging talks. Celebrate your adventure with a farewell dinner as you near South America’s coast.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 12: Disembark in Ushuaia & Return Home

Arrive in Ushuaia, disembark, and board a charter flight to Buenos Aires or Santiago. Connect with your international flight home, bringing with you memories of one of the world’s last great wildernesses.

Meals Included: Breakfast

12 Day Antarctica Itinerary Highlights

Explore the pristine landscapes of Antarctica, from towering icebergs to massive glaciers.

Encounter wildlife, including penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds.

Cruise through icy waters on Zodiacs and kayaks for up-close experiences.

Cross the legendary Drake Passage, a true seafarer’s adventure.

Learn from expert naturalists, photographers, and historians throughout the journey.

12 Day Antarctica cruise activities

Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.

Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.

Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.

Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.

Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.

It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.

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