Ushuaia to Antarctica Adventure & Cruise
Begin your once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Ushuaia, Argentina—the southernmost city on Earth—where you set sail through the breathtaking Beagle Channel. Over the next two days, cross the legendary Drake Passage, just as the great polar explorers did, encountering magnificent seabirds and marine wildlife along the way. As you reach the Antarctic Peninsula, ...
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Overview
Highlights
- Sail through the Beagle Channel and cross the Drake Passage following the footsteps of legendary explorers.
- Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and experience breathtaking glaciers and icebergs.
- Witness penguin colonies, humpback whales, leopard seals, and various bird species in their natural habitats.
- Camp on the White Continent for one night and experience a true encounter with the Antarctic environment.
- Enjoy zodiac excursions, kayak adventures and hikes on pristine islands.
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Trip includes
- 12-night accommodation in an Antarctic vessel.
- All meals.
- All shore excursions and Zodiac navigation.
- Free use of special gear (rubber shoes and snowshoes)
- Tour guide.
- Transfers from your accommodation to the vessel (day 1).
- Transfer from the vessel to Ushuaia airport (day 13).
- All taxes and port charges.
- Pre-departure material.
Itinerary
Embark in Ushuaia and start navigating the Beagle Channel Start your Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia, the last legendary city in southern Patagonia. Get ready to sail for two days through the Beagle Channel, connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the rest ...
Navigation through the Drake Passage Feel the thrill first explorers to Antarctica felt navigating these uncommon waters. The Drake Passage is called to the miles of ocean separating the continent from the Antarctica Península. In these waters, different from any other in the world, prepare to spot marine wildlife in its plein habitat. You may see whales!
Enter the Antarctic Waters Navigation continues through the Drake Passage but the landscape starts changing. From marine wildlife to birds (a wide variety of Albatros) begin to show as an unmistakable sign you are about to reach the Withe Continent.
Start exploring Antarctica From Ushuaia to Antarctica, you make it! Rocky white and grey landscapes will be the sign you finally are in the withe continent. Your first explorative navigation will take you to spot the increasing wildlife (Humpback whales, sea elephants...
Base camp in Naumayer Channel The Antarctica cruise will touch base in the Neumayer Channel and make a profit from the preserved waters surrounding Wiencke Island. Depending on the weather conditions, you will be able to explore the continent in different ways. Take your snowshoes and go for an inland hike and easy mountains to climb, or set sail again but in a Zodiac boat or a kayak and enjoy the ride.
Visit Port Lockroy’s ex-research station & meet Gentoo penguins Keep navigating the Neumayer Channel and reach Port Lockroy in Goudier Island, the ex-British research station functioning until 1962. Enjoy the museum and learn more about life in Antarctica. Visit t...
Kayak, walks, and amazing Antarctic wildlife. Jump on the cruise again and navigate to Pléneau and Petermann Island. Some of the day’s activities include glacier walking and kayaking, but mostly, spotting amazing Antarctic wildlife. This is a crowded floating icebergs...
Antarctica expedition in Zodiac Time to enjoy a Zodiac experience to admire the stunning Antarctica peaks. Neko Harbour is your chance to see giant glaciers and take a walk to get closer than ever to the alpine peaks of the White Continent.
One-night camping experience on the White Continent An out-of-the-world experience, a time travel to the days of the first polar explorers, today you will have the opportunity to sleep beneath the Antarctic sky. Enjoy the white silence and discover the sounds of the millenary ice.
Last stops and sailing back to Ushuaia Continue navigating the waters of the Península and enjoy your last day near the coast. Weather permitting, you will visit Orne, Curverville, and Rongé Island, among others. The Antarctica cruise will start its journey back to Us...
Navigation through Drake Passage to Ushuaia You already know the road. However, don’t lose the chance to see whales jumping gracefully above the gelid waters. Enjoy the two-day ride to reminisce about the adventure you just gritten yourself with and recover at the Antarctica cruise facilities.
Last-day navigation through the Drake Passage to Ushuaia You are almost there. Get ready to walk over the American continent. Take your last pictures, strengthen the bonds you may have made with your traveling mates, and gift a two-hand wave to the Antarctic Continent.
Arrived in Ushuaia and end of expedition Today you will disembark from your Antarctica cruise in Ushuaia where your Antarctic expedition ends. We specialize in tailor-made travel experiences and other incredible destinations in Antártica. If this trip doesn’t meet your expectations, talk to one of our knowledgeable travel agents and tailor this trip to your budget and timetable.
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The indicated prices are based on double occupancy in the INN hotel category. If you prefer a superior category, please let us know to send you a quotation. Solo travelers must pay a single supplement, which is approximately 40% extra.
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