Quest for the Antarctic Circle

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Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina

   Arrive in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina. Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Icon, or similar. Arrival Time: Arrive before 11:30 a.m. local time. Arrival City: Buenos Aires, Argentina

2. Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina / Embark Ship

   Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Enjoy lunch on a catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel. Embark the National Geographic Endurance.

3. Day 3: At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage

   This 500-mile-wide strait between South America and the Antarctic Peninsula is one of the most famous bodies of water in the world. Sometimes ferocious, sometimes flat calm, the Drake is always a fascinating place in its own right. This part of your journey is the best opportunity to see gorgeous seabirds like the wandering albatross, and you might be lucky enough to encounter killer whales or rare species of dolphins. This is also a day to get to know the ship and prepare for your adventures ahead.

4. Day 4: At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage

   This 500-mile-wide strait between South America and the Antarctic Peninsula is one of the most famous bodies of water in the world. Sometimes ferocious, sometimes flat calm, the Drake is always a fascinating place in its own right. This part of your journey is the best opportunity to see gorgeous seabirds like the wandering albatross, and you might be lucky enough to encounter killer whales or rare species of dolphins. This is also a day to get to know the ship and prepare for your adventures ahead.

5. Day 5: Deep Exploration Towards the Antarctica Circle

   With long hours of daylight at this time of year and nine days on the Continent, you'll experience more as you sail in the wake of history’s boldest explorers on a quest to cross the legendary Antarctic Circle. Your schedule is flexible, and the state-of-the-art ship you'll be sailing on allows you to get deeper and go further to explore the unexpected.

6. Day 6: Deep Exploration Towards the Antarctica Circle

   Continue exploring the Antarctic region.

7. Day 7: Deep Exploration Towards the Antarctica Circle

   Continue exploring the Antarctic region.

8. Day 8: Deep Exploration Towards the Antarctica Circle

   Continue exploring the Antarctic region.

9. Day 9: Deep Exploration Towards the Antarctica Circle

   Continue exploring the Antarctic region.

10. Day 10: Deep Exploration Towards the Antarctica Circle

    Continue exploring the Antarctic region.

11. Day 11: Deep Exploration Towards the Antarctica Circle

    Continue exploring the Antarctic region.

12. Day 12: Deep Exploration Towards the Antarctica Circle

    Continue exploring the Antarctic region.

13. Day 13: Deep Exploration Towards the Antarctica Circle

    Continue exploring the Antarctic region.

14. Day 14: At Sea

    Enjoy the ship’s amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

15. Day 15: At Sea

    Enjoy the ship’s amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

16. Day 16: Ushuaia / Disembark Ship / Buenos Aires

    Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Fly to Buenos Aires and connect with your overnight flight home.

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