Follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorers as you set off to unearth the many wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Cruise to Cape Horn, the remote Diego Ramirez Islands and the Drake Passage. Learn about the region’s fascinating wildlife, participate in enlightening lectures and experience the beauty of the landscape through mini expeditions on Zodiac boats. Get a bird’s eye view of this rugged terrain on an exciting helicopter tour. Get your tailor-made journey to Antarctica designed by our travel experts. Give us a call or write to us to turn your Polar cruise dreams into reality.
Trip Highlights
- Sail to Cape Horn, the point where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet
- Explore the Diegro Ramirez group of islands, recognised as an ‘Important Bird Area’ owing to its large colonies of penguins, albatrosses and other avifauna species
- Cross the historic Drake Passage and drink in the beauty of the Antarctic landscape
- Zip through the waters on Zodiac expeditions to nearby islands and bays with experts
- Spot an impressive variety of wildlife, including whales, orcas, and more
Start your Journey
Arrival at Buenos Aires
Begin your adventure at Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport. You will be picked up and transferred to your hotel by the cruise operator in a shared vehicle.
Antarctica
You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport. Leave Buenos Aires for Ushuaia, the gateway to the Antarctic Peninsula. You will be transferred from the airport to the port via a shared vehicle upon reaching Ushuaia.
Group Cruise: Embarkation
Enjoy an early breakfast at your Buenos Aires hotel before boarding a private charter flight to Ushuaia with your fellow passengers. Upon arrival, transfer from the airport to downtown Ushuaia and explore this charming port town on your own before heading to the pier. Your cruise will set sail on the Beagle Channel towards the southernmost tip of South America in the late afternoon. Settle into your suite, attend the safety briefing and orientation and later, enjoy a leisurely welcome dinner.
Group Cruise: Cape Horn and Diego Ramirez Island
Start your day with the breathtaking seascapes of Cape Horn, the southernmost point of South America, known for its rich biodiversity of marine life. Head towards the Diego Ramirez Islands, located southwest of Cape Horn. The islands are an important nesting site for albatrosses, penguins and other bird species.
Group Cruise - Sailing the Drake
Revel in the stunning landscape of the Antarctic continent as you pass through the Drake Passage. Participate in enlightening lectures and presentations onboard and interact with experts and naturalists to learn more about this continent’s fascinating history and wildlife. Step onto the deck and try spotting fascinating seabirds such as albatrosses and petrels and marine mammals such as whales making their way to Antarctica. Savour gourmet meals and swap travel stories with fellow passengers over a glass of wine or your favourite cocktail at the bar.
Group Cruise - South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Sail on towards the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Enjoy this time surrounded by incredible beauty and find out why Antarctica is called the White Continent. Head out on expeditions on Zodiac boats accompanied by experts and explore channels, bays and landing sites. Get a feel for the landscape with short hikes and visits to a research station. The region is home to penguins, crabeater, fur, Weddell, leopard seals and whale species such as humpbacks, fins and even orcas.
Group Cruise - Return Crossing the Drake
It is time to sit back and reflect on the incredible journey that was. Attend lectures and presentations as you cruise through the Beagle Channel between Tierra del Fuego and Navarino Island, on your way back.
Disembarkation and short visit to the Tierra del Fuego National Park
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before you take leave of your expedition team. Delight in the astonishing panoramas of Tierra del Fuego on a short bus tour to this national park and later return to the airport for your group charter flight back to Buenos Aires.
Departure from Buenos Aires
Take a shared transfer from Ushuaia port to the airport. Take the flight from Ushuaia Airport to Buenos Aires. This is part of your Antarctica package.
Head to the Buenos Aires International Airport to take the flight back home.
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- Any excursions and activities as specified in the itinerary
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- Carbon emissions offsetting for your trip
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- Entrance fees and/or meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
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- Visa and tourism fees
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