Trekking through Patagonia's Glacier National Park and Tores del Paine, witnessing thousands of penguins, the Tierra del Fuego and the Drake Passage, exploring the South Shetland Islands, setting foot on Antarctica.
Departures
All departures on this trip are guaranteed to operate as scheduled once you have booked.
Room Prices
- From$8499USD Category 1 Triple
- From$9799USD Category 2 Twin
- From$10499USD Category 3 Twin
- From$11199USD Category 4 Twin
- From$12099USD Category 5 Double
Soak in Antarctica’s unspoiled beauty on this longer cruise of the frozen continent, and encounter stunning vistas on treks through Patagonia. You’ll enjoy a wide variety of opportunities to enjoy its amazing environment—a combination of mountains, sea, glaciers, forests and peaks before embarking on a polar cruise you’ll never forget. The M/S Expedition will safely cross polar waters while you watch whales, seals and penguins in their natural habitat. Set foot on the continent that so few have visited before. With this much scenery and adventure, you’d better make sure your camera is charged.
What's Included
- - 11 nights on board the M/S Expedition
- 2 nights camping excursion to Torres del Paine National Park (sleeping bag, tent, and sleeping mat provided)
- 8 nights pre-cruise accommodations, with breakfast as indicated in the itinerary
- Excursions to Moreno Glacier
- Day hikes in Glacier National Park
- Domestic flight from Ushuaia to El Calafate
- All meals included on board the ship
- Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team
- Lecture and educational programs
- Waterproof boots supplied for men's USA sized 8-14 & women's USA sized 3-9
- Antarctica destination guide book
- Canada Goose expedition jacket for guests who PAY for a Category 5 suite
- Ushuaia airport transfer depending on your departure flight details (read the TRIP DETAILS for more information) - All meals included while on board the ship and while camping in Torres del Paine. Breakfast at hotels. (Allow USD $180 for meals not included on land. Drinks and tips while on the ship are not included. For additional expenses see trip details.)
- 8 nights hotels, 2 nights camping stay (facilities nearby and sleeping bags provided). 11 nights onboard the M/S Expedition in triple, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with ensuite bathrooms and a porthole/window). Please note that cabins consist of twin sized berths and are outside facing. Suites have one queen bed.
- M/S Expedition, Zodiac, Local buses, Walking, Local flights.
- 10:1 = Guest/Expedition staff ratio. A G Adventures Tour Leader (CEO) while in Patagonia.
Places Visited
- Antarctica
- Argentina
- Chile
- Patagonia
Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia
Arrive in Ushuaia at any time.
Day 2-3 El Chaltén (2B)
Included flight to El Calafate then transfer to El Chaltén. Take day hikes from our El Chaltén base in Glacier National Park. Hike to Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre for awe-inspiring views of the peaks and glaciers.
Day 4-5 El Calafate / Glacier National Park (2B)
Return back to El Calafate. Explore the Moreno Glacier within Glacier National Park. We may spot condors, eagles, flamingos and rheas in this beautiful landscape.
Day 6-9 Torres del Paine National Park (4B,2L,2D)
Travel south into Chile to the spectacular Torres del Paine National Park. Hike through the rugged beauty of Patagonia, and witness breathtaking views of the three pink granite “Towers.” See unique wildlife, including vicuña, rheas and Patagonian hares. Travel by boat on Lake Pehoe amongst the icebergs of Grey Glacier.
Day 10-13 Ushuaia / the Drake Passage (4B,2L,3D)
Return to Ushuaia for one more night on the town, and then prepare for Antarctica! Embarkation on the expedition ship begins in the afternoon on Day 11. Enjoy the sunset over the Beagle Channel as you head towards Cape Horn before crossing the Drake Passage. Enjoy daily lectures from your expedition team and keep an eye out for the first sightings of icebergs, whales, and albatross following in the ship's wake.
Day 14-19 The Antarctic Peninsula & the South Shetland Islands (6B,6L,6D)
Experience some of the most unique wildlife viewing and inspiring scenery in the world as you set foot on the Antarctic continent. Attempt two shore landings per day (weather conditions permitting), and encounter gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguin rookeries, Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals, and orca, humpback and minke whales in the cold Antarctic waters. The peninsula also has a remarkable human history. During the voyage we will learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world.
Day 20-21 The Drake Passage (2B,2L,2D)
Head back north across the Drake Passage to Ushuaia. Keep your eyes open on the observation deck for some final whale sightings! In between bird and whale watching and final lectures, relax and review the adventures of the past week.
Day 22 Depart Ushuaia (B)
Disembarkation is in the morning.
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