From
$23,167
NZ $19,693

Quest for the Circle

12 days
•
Start and end in Ushuaia
4.5
22 traveler reviews
Quest for the Circle - Albatros Expeditions
  • Explorer
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
Silver Operator
Albatros Expeditions
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 100
Age range 12 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Ushuaia
    Ushuaia
  • Antarctic Peninsula
    Antarctic Peninsula
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Highlights

  • Explore Ushuaia, the southernmost city
  • Sail through the challenging Drake Passage
  • Witness wildlife on the South Shetland Islands
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle on an icebreaker
  • Celebrate with a Farewell Cocktail Party

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Ushuaia, Embarkation
  2. Days 2 - 3 At Sea - Crossing the Drake Passage Southbound
  3. Days 4 - 8 The Antarctic Peninsula and Antarctic Circle
  4. Day 9 The South Shetland Islands
  5. Days 10 - 11 At Sea - Crossing the Drake Passage Northbound
  6. Day 12 Arrival in Ushuaia, Disembarkation
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Albatros Expeditions

4.5
(22 reviews)
This operator has good review ratings and responds to all enquiries

Number of tours

17

Age Range

12 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Sonia
    · March 29th, 2025
    The itinerary was amazing. We had perfect weather and were able to get out on the zodiacs or land twice a day when we were near land. We even had a landing on an iceberg
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  • Gracia
    · March 28th, 2025
    Except for the rough sea which is not their control it was great!
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  • GOPU
    · March 3rd, 2025
    Excellent, Really enjoyed very good arrangements
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Dates & Availability

12 days
Quest for the Circle
From Ushuaia to Ushuaia

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    11 Mar, 2026
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 276464

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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 October 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Albatros Expeditions. 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 123 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 Albatros Expeditions will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Albatros Expeditions" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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