Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll arrive in Buenos Aires and check into your hotel in Argentina's capital. The city has a lot of European-influenced architecture worth seeing, including Teatro Colón opera house and the distinctive pink Casa Rosada. If you're interested in art, the National Museum of Fine Arts is here, and La Boca has colorful street murals that function as an open-air museum. Later you could catch a tango show in the evening, then head to a local steakhouse to try authentic Argentine beef.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Overnight stay in Buenos Aires with breakfast included
Optional Activities
- Visit Teatro Colón opera house
- Visit Casa Rosada
- Visit National Museum of Fine Arts
- Explore La Boca street museum with markets and restaurants
- Tango show
- Argentinian beef dinner at steakhouse
- Pre-Program optional tour of wild Patagonia (arrive early)
Landmarks/POIs Teatro Colón Casa Rosada National Museum of Fine Arts La Boca - Day 2
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
This morning you'll leave Buenos Aires early and fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Once you arrive at the port, you'll board MS Fridtjof Nansen and meet the expedition team for a briefing about what's ahead. After settling into your cabin, there's time to explore the ship's facilities, and you'll have views of Martial Glacier visible from the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- Brief tour of Ushuaia
- Transfer from Ushuaia airport to ship
- Ship briefing and orientation
- Explore ship amenities
Landmarks/POIs Martial Glacier - Days 3 - 4
Drake Passage Crossing
During your crossing of the Drake Passage, the expedition team holds briefings at the Science Center covering Antarctic history, climate science, and how polar exploration works. They'll also cover safety protocols and explain the citizen science programs you can participate in. Between sessions you can use the spa, take a swim in the pool, relax in hot tubs, or spend time at the gym. Watch for icebergs, whales, and albatrosses as you travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Science Center lectures on Antarctic history, climate change, and plastic pollution
- Safety and sustainability briefings
- Citizen Science program orientation
- Access to onboard Science Center with library and microscopes
- Use of ship amenities: hot tubs, sauna, outdoor and indoor gym, outdoor running track
- Wildlife observation (icebergs, whales, albatrosses)
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments in wellness area
- Swimming
- Days 5 - 15
Antarctica Exploration
Over the next 11 days you'll explore Antarctica through daily landings and ice cruises. You'll see massive glaciers and cathedral-like icebergs up close, along with penguin colonies, leopard seals, migrating whales, and around 45 bird species. Your captain adjusts the itinerary based on weather as you work toward Marguerite Bay. There are citizen science projects to join, expert lectures to attend, and the onboard photographer can help you document your photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landings in small boats (RIB) to various Antarctic landing sites
- Ice cruises among icebergs
- Wildlife observation: penguins, leopard seals, whales, seabirds
- Expedition Team landings and guided activities
- Citizen Science projects
- Onboard expert lectures on polar exploration and habitat protection
- Professional photographer guidance and camera configuration assistance
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and expedition equipment
- Complimentary expedition jacket
Optional Activities
- Kayaking among icebergs
- Optional small-group activities with Expedition Team
- Optional shore excursions with local partners
Landmarks/POIs Marguerite Bay - Days 16 - 17
Return Voyage
You begin heading back to Ushuaia across the Drake Passage, with your final days at sea giving you time to relax and process everything you've seen. Join the expedition team for detailed lectures in the Science Center, keep contributing to citizen science work, and work with the photographer to edit your images. The wellness spa, pool, hot tubs, and explorer lounge are good places to unwind and connect with other travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Science Center sessions and advanced lectures
- Citizen Science project contributions
- Onboard photographer assistance with photo editing
- Access to Wellness Spa facilities
- Use of outdoor pool and hot tubs
- Explorer Lounge access for socializing
Optional Activities
- Wellness spa treatments
- Day 18
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Your expedition ends when you arrive back in Ushuaia. You'll fly to Buenos Aires after that, where you have options. Either explore more of the city before heading home, or sign up for the optional post-program to see Iguazu Falls, which is a great way to extend your trip.
Included Activities
- Flight Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Post-Program optional tour to Iguazu Falls
- Explore Buenos Aires sights
