Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North Overview

    • 10
    • GQMX
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $7,395
      CAD $7,180
      AUD $7,075
      EUR €5,160
      GBP £4,510
      NZD $8,875
      ZAR R51,430
      CHF FR5,850
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    • Marine, Wildlife
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Trip Validity

  • 2012-11-01 - 2014-03-31

Head to Antarctica on an adventure to explore the frozen continent

Cast adrift into the world’s great white basement, a place with no reverse cycle and certainly no ‘defrost’ option. But don’t let the thought of living in a giant Esky deter you, this is truly one of the world’s greatest adventures. From Ushuaia, get a new perspective on the phrase ‘going South’ by crossing the legendary Drake Passage and aiming those eyes toward the sky to spot soaring birdlife. Experience the rush of spotting the world’s most remote continent, and set foot on the icy terrain that has inspired explorers for centuries. For as long as you live, you’ll never forget the pure white bliss of Antarctica.

  • Experience the fearsome conditions and landscapes of Antarctica
  • Observe the hefty array of birdlife
  • Navigate through Drake Passage
  • Explore the remote Tierra Del Fuego
  • Keep an eye out for whales in their natural habitat
  • See playful penguins

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Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North Summary

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Day 1 Ushuaia

A picturesque town at the end of the world, Ushuaia is the launching pad for many Antarctica trips and is also excellent for hiking and mountain-based activities.

Day 2 Embarkation

The beautiful Beagle Channel, which links Ushuaia with the Drake Passage, is particularly rich with birdlife - penguins, cormorants, petrels and albatross can all be seen here.

Days 3-4 Drake Passage

The infamous Drake Passage is a fascinating place where the raw power of nature is always on display - seabirds circle overhead and whales happily cruise these waters.

Days 3-6 Antarctic Peninsula

The coldest, windiest, driest and iciest continent, Antarctica is a land of spectacular scenery, epic adventure and some of the world's most iconic wildlife.

Day 9 Disembarkation

The largest of the South Shetlands, King George Island is home to several permanent research bases, an airport and the Antarctic's only hotel.

Day 10 Punta Arenas

Once a Chilean penal colony, Punta Arenas is now a vibrant port city with plenty of museums, historic sites and shops to keep you entertained.

What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Finish:

    Punta Arenas, Chile
  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 122
  • Ages:

    Min 12
  • Meals:

    7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Accommodation:

    Cruise ship (7 nts), Hotel (2 nts)
  • Transport:

    Plane, Ship
  • Notes:

    1. Please note an increased non-refundable deposit of 20% or US$1000 (whichever is greater) is required at time of booking. Full payment is due 120 days prior to departure.
    2. Strict luggage limits apply. Please see Trip Notes (What To Take) for more information.

  • Total price from

    USD $7,395
    CAD $7,180
    AUD $7,075
    EUR €5,160
    GBP £4,510
    NZD $8,875
    ZAR R51,430
    CHF FR5,850
    *
    Price information
  • Per day from:

    USD $739
    CAD $718
    AUD $707
    EUR €516
    GBP £451
    NZD $887
    ZAR R5,143
    CHF FR585
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About Antarctica , Argentina , Chile

    • 10
    • GQMX
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $7,395
      CAD $7,180
      AUD $7,075
      EUR €5,160
      GBP £4,510
      NZD $8,875
      ZAR R51,430
      CHF FR5,850
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Marine, Wildlife
    • Original
Book