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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

Embark on a 16-day journey to the Antarctic Circle, where untouched icefields, vast penguin colonies, and breaching whales await. Navigate through pack ice, explore remote coves, and witness the wonders of the White Continent before returning via the legendary Drake Passage.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to your luxury hotel. Spend the day exploring Argentina’s vibrant capital before embarking on your Antarctic adventure.

Day 2: Flight to Ushuaia & Embarkation

Fly to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. Enjoy a scenic catamaran cruise along the Beagle Channel, spotting sea lions and seabirds before boarding your expedition ship and setting sail.

Day 3 & 4: Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 5 - 13: Deep Exploration of Antarctica & the Antarctic Circle
Day 14 & 15: Return Across the Drake Passage
Day 16: Disembark in Ushuaia & Return Home
 | Falkland | Black-browed Albatross
 | Chilean Fjords |  Antarctica
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 | Cierva Cove |  Antarctica

Highlights

Cross the Antarctic Circle, a milestone few travelers reach.
Spend nine days deeply exploring the remote, icy landscapes of Antarctica.
Experience Zodiac cruises, kayaking, and guided hikes amid glaciers and penguin colonies.
Witness whales, seals, and seabirds in one of the most pristine environments on Earth.
Sail across the legendary Drake Passage, following the path of historic explorers.

Activities

Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Photography
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.

Quest for the Antarctic Circle

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