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$18,025
NZ $15,321

Best of Antarctica: Wildlife Explorer

11 days
Start and end in Ushuaia
4.3
3 traveler reviews
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-15%
NZ $15,321
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 80
Age range 12 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Ushuaia, the southernmost city
  • Cruise the Beagle Channel on Ocean Endeavour
  • Attend lectures on Antarctic wildlife and ice
  • Zodiac excursions around Antarctic Peninsula
  • Spot wildlife while crossing Drake Passage

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Ushuaia, Argentina
  2. Day 2 Embarkation in Ushuaia
  3. Day 3-4 At Sea, Drake Passage
  4. Day 5-8 South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Peninsula
  5. Day 9-10 At Sea, Drake Passage
  6. Day 11 Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,484

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

84%

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Intrepid Travel Ship

  • Ocean Endeavour
    Ocean Endeavour
    Ocean Endeavour is a comfortable, well-appointed small expedition ship expertly engineered to explore the Polar Regions. The ship has an… Read more
    Capacity
    200
    Built
    1982 (Refurbished: 2018 )
    Guests
    198
    Crew
    124
    Length
    137m
    Width
    21 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Bahamas
    Gross Tonnage
    12,907itc
    Electricity
    220 volts, 50 Hz
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    15 knots
    Generators
    Engines
    4 x Skoda Sulzer 6ZL40/48
    Draft
    5.8 m
    Cabin
    Deck
    9
    Deck with Cabins

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.7
  • 4.5
  • SF
    · January 27th, 2023
    Great trip. One of best ones ever.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Sam, thanks for taking the time to reach out and provide feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed Antarctica so much. Definitely a bucket list destination for many of our passengers.
    Trip date: January 2023
  • AP
    · January 17th, 2023
    The trip was incredible! The ship crew and...
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Aaron - welcome home after such an amazing adventure! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how you got on. We're so delighted that you had an incredible time away 😊
    Trip date: January 2023
  • Best of Antarctica: Wildlife Explorer reviewer 3
    · November 27th, 2022
    The tour itself was great. I didn’t receive my hotel information or confirmation until I actually landed in Ushuaia. The boat is operated by Intrepid, and I would give them the 5 star review. Participants who booked directly though them had opportunities to pick rooms, book additional tours and activities that are literally once in a lifetime experiences. By the time I even heard about them they were sold out or too much time had lapsed for “last minute” bookings. Book with intrepid directly, it’s worth it. They are very organized!
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Dorothy, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad that you enjoyed our new Best of Antarctica trip, and give the trip itself a 5/5. We are sorry to hear that you were unable to book additional activities and services. While... Show more
    Trip date: November 2022

Dates & Availability

11 days
Best of Antarctica: Wildlife Explorer
From Ushuaia to Ushuaia

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • J

    Jenny

    Asked on September 20th, 2024

    I'm flexible with my travel dates if you can give me a lower quote.

    Price / Availability
    • J

      Jenny

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      I can make payments through my debit card if there is an option to pay in 3 installments.

    • J

      Jenny

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      I also wanted information on visa process required for Argentina.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      Many countries require a visa and obtaining the correct visa for your trip and any countries you may transit through is your responsibility. No visas are required to visit the Antarctic continent or its offshore islands. However, you will need to have your passport with you on the ship, as port authorities will wish to inspect passports on departure from Ushuaia and also again at the end of your voyage

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      Jenny

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      I'm looking for December 2024

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    Carole

    Asked on May 13th, 2024

    Is payment refundable before a given calendar date?

    Payments
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten May 2024

      If you cancel a trip: (a) 56 days or more prior to departure, we will hold your deposit amount as a credit; (b) between 31 and 55 days prior to departure, we charge a cancellation fee of 30% of the total booking cost; (c) between 30 and 15 days prior to departure, we charge a cancellation fee of 60% of the total booking cost; (d) 14 days or fewer prior to departure, we charge a cancellation fee of 100% of the booking cost.

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    Irene

    Asked on November 16th, 2023

    How much to get my own room?

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2023

      Single Cabins are fully booked for Saturday 27 January, 2024 departure. Departures with single room option: Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 - CATEGORY 1 (SINGLE INTERIOR) USD $9,750, CATEGORY 4A (SINGLE PORTHOLE) USD $13,200, CATEGORY 5A (SINGLE WINDOW) USD $13,750. Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 - CATEGORY 1 (SINGLE INTERIOR) USD $9,988, CATEGORY 4A (SINGLE PORTHOLE) USD $12,623, CATEGORY 5A (SINGLE WINDOW) USD $13,898.

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    Claudia

    Asked on August 28th, 2023

    Does one actually go onto the continent of Antarctica or just an ice shelf?

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    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten August 2023

      Each expedition includes stops at various landing sites around the Antarctic but when you stop at them and for how long often depends on the weather, as well as sea ice and wildlife movement.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 141066

  • Currency
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    Argentine Peso
    Argentina
  • Plugs & Adapters

    Type I
    Argentina
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 16th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 16th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Intrepid Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Intrepid Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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