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Classic Antarctica - 11 days

11 days
Start and end in Ushuaia
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
Age range 15 to 99
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Highlights

  • Ushuaia – The starting point of your expedition cruise to Antarctica, this busy Argentine port city is the southernmost city in the world and a stunning place to spend a night at the start and end of your cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Beagle Channel – Set sail along the famous Beagle Channel and scenic Mackinlay Pass from Ushuaia as you begin your Antarctic adventure, passing by spectacular snow-capped peaks and colonies of penguins and fur seals gathered on rocky outcrops
  • Drake Passage – A historically challenging channel of water which marks the location of the Antarctic Convergence, where the warmer waters of the north meet the cold polar waters of the south resulting in incredible biodiversity of marine life
  • The South Shetland Islands – A crucial stop on any Antarctic expedition, this spectacular archipelago is made up of islands, islets and rock outcrops, each with their own population of penguins and seals with plenty of opportunity to spot marine life offshore too
  • Antarctic Peninsula – The northernmost point of the continent and a spectacular location for a shore landing with jagged mountain peaks, glaciers and an abundance of wildlife

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Your expedition begins
  2. Day 2-3 Crossing the Drake Passage
  3. Day 4-8 Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands
  4. Day 9-10 Crossing the Drake Passage
  5. Day 11 Your expedition comes to an end
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  • Transport
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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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5 to 99 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Clarence
    · April 10th, 2025
    It was a challenging adventure!! We weren’t quite prepared for Drake Passage, but staff let us remain in cabin and delivered our food until the boat stopped rocking. Antarctica is a breathtaking experience we would recommend it to everyone . The penguins are super cool and elephant seals were hilarious. Martín, Fabian , ship doctor José took beautiful care of us. Truly professional staff, all very competent and supportive. Highly recommended.
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  • Inga
    · December 20th, 2024
    Excellent service, great communication and friendly staff. Thank you!
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Dates & Availability

11 days
Classic Antarctica - 11 days
From Ushuaia to Ushuaia

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    Shirley

    Asked on April 17th, 2025

    What will the bedding look like in a double cabin? Will the travelers have 2 separate beds? Or will there be 1 double bed available? Ideally, Laura would like a big double bed.

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      Shirley

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Are there private bathrooms available? What would be the cost of an upgrade to a cabin with a private bathroom?

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      Shirley

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Are all the land excursions included in the package? Will the travellers also be on land during the land excursions or will they be with a Zodiac boat?

    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      TWIN standard cabin (€6,345 per person to share). The Standard cabin is based on TWIN shared cabin with two berths (upper/lower).

    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      The cheapest option with private facilities is our Standard PLUS cabin, (€8,065.00 per person)

    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      When anchored in the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula there will be two shore excursions per day, ice and weather conditions permitting. The Ushuaia has its own fleet of zodiac boats, which hold up to 12 passengers and are manoeuvred by expert drivers. Not only are they sturdy and extremely versatile, allowing landings at otherwise inaccessible locations, they are also easy to board and disembark.

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Tour ID: 225921

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  • Vaccines
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    • 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.
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