Trekking through rugged beauty in Patagonia, going to the end of the Earth in the Tierra del Fuego, conquering the Drake Passage, witnessing penguins and icebergs down the Antarctic Peninsula.
Departures
All departures on this trip are guaranteed to operate as scheduled once you have booked.
Room Prices
- From$8299USD Category 1A Quad
- From$8899USD Category 1 Triple
- From$12999USD Category 3 Twin
- From$12199USD Category 4 Twin
- From$13199USD Category 5 Double
From the trails and rugged peaks of Patagonia to the incredible frozen world of the Antarctic Peninsula, this 23-day journey traverses some of the most spectacular—and remote—terrain in the world. Trek through Glacier and Torres del Paine National Parks then sail the Drake Passage and really experience the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.
What's Included
- - 12 nights on board the M/S Expedition
- 8 nights pre- and post-cruise accommodations as indicated in the itinerary
- 2 night excursion to Torres del Paine National Park (sleeping bag, tent, and sleeping mat provided)
- 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
- Free Canada Goose jacket for passengers booked on the December 12, 2011 and February 28, 2012 departure
- Canada Goose expedition jacket for each guest who PAYS for a Category 5 suite on the February 16, 2012 departure
- Ushuaia airport transfer depending on your departure flight details (read the TRIP DETAILS for more information)
- Special themed-holiday sailing for the December 12, 2011 Christmas & New Years departure - 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, with facilities nearby (tent, sleeping bags, and sleeping mat provided). On board the M/S Expedition in triple, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with ensuite bathrooms and a porthole/window) (12 nts). Please note that cabins consist of twin sized berths and are outside facing. Suites have one queen bed.
- M/S Expedition, Zodiac, Local buses, Local flights.
- CEO in Patagonia, 1 Expedition staff per 10 guests.
Add to your Experience
Just want to see Antarctica? Try our 13-day Quest for the Antarctic Circle XVQCSX. Enjoy the great outdoors? Get closer to nature with our optional kayaking and camping excursions in Antarctica. Inquire for more details.
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, and 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 magical 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. 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 world-renowned rough beauty of Patagonia, with 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 14-15 The Antarctic Peninsula & the South Shetland Islands (2B,2L,2D)
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 16-17 The Polar Circle Crossing (2B,2L,2D)
Set off southward along the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, passing colossal icebergs and countless colonies of penguins.
Day 18-20 The Antarctic Peninsula & the South Shetland Islands (3B,3L,3D)
We will then turn north for the first time and head back through the 'inside passage' (depending on weather conditions) to continue our exploration of the Antarctic peninsula.
Day 21-22 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 23 Depart Ushuaia (B)
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