Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll land in Buenos Aires and get settled into your accommodation for the night. The city has a lot to offer, so if you arrive early enough, there's time to walk around and see the European-style architecture, check out some of the local steakhouses, and get a feel for the tango culture that defines the place. It's worth getting oriented before heading south the next day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Buenos Aires neighborhoods and attractions
- Visit local parrillas for authentic Argentine steak
- Experience tango performances or take tango lessons
- Pre-Program optional experience (arriving several days early)
Landmarks/POIs Buenos Aires - Day 2
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
An early morning flight takes you to Ushuaia, where you'll board your hybrid electric expedition ship. After meeting with the Expedition Team for a briefing about what's ahead, you'll find your cabin and explore the ship's facilities. Ushuaia itself sits right against the Martial Glacier, so there's an impressive backdrop while you're getting ready to depart.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- Transfer from Ushuaia airport to ship with brief town tour
- Expedition Team briefing
- Cabin exploration and ship orientation
Landmarks/POIs Martial Glacier Ushuaia - Days 3 - 4
Drake Passage Crossing
You're crossing the Drake Passage over two days, and the Expedition Team uses this time to get you ready for Antarctica. Expert lectures cover Antarctic history, climate science, and how to travel responsibly in sensitive environments. If you want, you can join citizen science projects, use the spa and wellness area, or just relax in the Explorer Lounge and meet other passengers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit onboard Science Center
- Expert lectures on Antarctic history and climate science
- Citizen Science projects participation
- Access to ship facilities: spa, wellness area, Explorer Lounge & Bar
- Onboard fine dining and cuisine
Optional Activities
- Spa and wellness treatments
- Days 5 - 9
Antarctica Exploration
Five days of Antarctic exploration await you. The Expedition Team organizes zodiac landings, ice cruises, and if conditions allow, kayaking among icebergs. You'll see towering glaciers, floating ice, and wildlife like whales and penguin chicks. Expert talks continue each day, and the Captain adjusts activities based on weather and ice conditions to give you the best experience possible.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac landings with Expedition Team
- Ice cruising
- Wildlife observation and marine mammal viewing
- Expert Expedition Team lectures
- Access to Science Center and biological/geological equipment
- Photography tips and techniques from professional photographers
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and expedition equipment
Optional Activities
- Kayaking among icebergs
Landmarks/POIs Antarctica - Days 10 - 11
Drake Passage Return
The journey back north across the Drake Passage gives you time to process everything you've seen. You can review your photos and videos, spend time in the onboard facilities, and if you want, book spa treatments or wellness services to relax after your Antarctic days.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to ship facilities: sauna, spa area
Optional Activities
- Spa and wellness treatments
- Day 12
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Your expedition ends when you arrive back in Ushuaia. A flight takes you back to Buenos Aires to wrap up your Antarctic adventure. If you're interested, there's an optional post-program you can add on before heading home, so you don't have to leave right away.
Included Activities
- Flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Post-Program optional experience in Buenos Aires
Landmarks/POIs Ushuaia
