Itinerary
- Day 1
Ushuaia
You'll arrive in Ushuaia and get settled at your hotel. There's a welcome meeting scheduled with the Expedition Team where they'll go over what's coming up and talk through tomorrow's embarkation details. If you have some free time before dinner, you can walk around downtown Ushuaia for shopping or grab a meal at one of the local restaurants serving Argentine cuisine.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Welcome briefing with Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Downtown Ushuaia exploration and souvenir shopping
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Ushuaia - Day 2
Ushuaia to Ocean Nova
Start with a relaxed morning walking through downtown Ushuaia, taking in the views of the snow-capped Andes Mountains. Later you'll head to the port and board the Ocean Nova. After settling into your cabin, head up to the outer decks and watch as the ship moves through the historic Beagle Channel heading toward Antarctica.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Downtown Ushuaia exploration
- Transfer to Ushuaia port
- Embarkation on Ocean Nova
- Beagle Channel transit
Landmarks/POIs Beagle Channel Andes Mountains - Day 3
At Sea
You'll spend the day at sea on the Ocean Nova watching for seabirds and taking in the Southern Ocean. The Captain opens the bridge to passengers under the open bridge policy, so you can head up there for wildlife spotting and to look for icebergs. Hang out on the outer decks, chat with other travelers and the Expedition Team, or just relax. Keep an eye out for your first glimpse of land, which might show up by early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bridge visit (open bridge policy)
- Outer deck access
- Onboard Lecture Program
Landmarks/POIs Southern Ocean - Day 4
At Sea
Your voyage continues moving toward Antarctica at sea. If weather and sea conditions cooperate, you may catch sight of land by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Day 5
South Shetland Islands
Your Antarctic adventure really gets going as you reach the South Shetland Islands. When conditions allow, you'll have at least two excursions each day exploring the Antarctic landscape. You'll hike out to penguin rookeries, take Zodiac cruises among tall icebergs, and watch for humpback whales and calving glaciers. There's your first land excursion coming up, and the Expedition Team will give expert lectures covering glaciology, history, and wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Daily guided walking excursions
- Zodiac excursions and cruising
- Land excursions
- Onboard expert lectures on glaciology, history, and wildlife
- Daily briefings and recap
Optional Activities
- Overnight camping experience on the ice
- Snowshoeing trek - USD150
- Day paddle/paddling excursion - USD349
- Polar plunge
Landmarks/POIs South Shetland Islands - Day 6
Antarctica
You'll keep exploring Antarctica with daily excursions across the landscape. Zodiac cruises, walks on land, and wildlife encounters fill the day as you make the most of being in this icy environment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Daily guided walking excursions
- Zodiac excursions and cruising
- Onboard expert lectures
- Daily briefings and recap
Optional Activities
- Overnight camping experience on the ice
- Snowshoeing trek - USD150
- Day paddle/paddling excursion - USD349
- Polar plunge
- Day 7
Antarctica
Another day of Antarctic exploration with daily excursions across the landscape. Zodiac cruises, walking excursions, and watching for wildlife keep you busy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Daily guided walking excursions
- Zodiac excursions and cruising
- Onboard expert lectures
- Daily briefings and recap
Optional Activities
- Overnight camping experience on the ice
- Snowshoeing trek - USD150
- Day paddle/paddling excursion - USD349
- Polar plunge
- Day 8
Antarctica
You'll continue with daily excursions exploring different parts of Antarctica. Zodiac cruises, land walks, and wildlife viewing make up your schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Daily guided walking excursions
- Zodiac excursions and cruising
- Onboard expert lectures
- Daily briefings and recap
Optional Activities
- Overnight camping experience on the ice
- Snowshoeing trek - USD150
- Day paddle/paddling excursion - USD349
- Polar plunge
- Day 9
Antarctica
More Antarctic exploration happens with daily excursions across the landscape. You'll do Zodiac cruises, walking excursions, and look for wildlife throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Daily guided walking excursions
- Zodiac excursions and cruising
- Onboard expert lectures
- Daily briefings and recap
Optional Activities
- Overnight camping experience on the ice
- Snowshoeing trek - USD150
- Day paddle/paddling excursion - USD349
- Polar plunge
- Day 10
Antarctica
You'll keep exploring Antarctica with daily excursions across the landscape. Zodiac cruises, walks on land, and wildlife encounters fill another day in this icy region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Daily guided walking excursions
- Zodiac excursions and cruising
- Onboard expert lectures on glaciology, history, and wildlife
- Daily briefings and recap
Optional Activities
- Overnight camping experience on the ice
- Snowshoeing trek - USD150
- Day paddle/paddling excursion - USD349
- Polar plunge
- Day 11
Return to Beagle Channel
The Ocean Nova starts heading back toward Ushuaia and you'll have time to reflect on the trip. There are onboard lectures happening and the Expedition Photographer puts together a slideshow of images from the journey. By evening you'll be in the calm waters of the Beagle Channel, and there's a special farewell dinner celebrating what you've experienced in Antarctica.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Onboard lecture program
- Expedition photographer slideshow
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks/POIs Beagle Channel - Day 12
At Sea
You're heading back to Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova, traveling through the calm waters of the Beagle Channel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Lecture Program
Landmarks/POIs Beagle Channel - Day 13
Ushuaia
After breakfast you'll disembark the Ocean Nova and your Antarctic expedition wraps up. A morning transfer takes you either to Ushuaia Airport or downtown, and you'll head home with memories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Disembarkation from Ocean Nova
- Morning transfer to airport or downtown
Landmarks/POIs Ushuaia
