Day 1: Arrive Ushuaia

• Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina.

• You will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to your assigned pre-voyage hotel.

• Check-in is from 3:00 pm at either Las Hayas Ushuaia Resort or Los Acebos Ushuaia Hotel.

• Visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk in the lobby between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm to collect luggage tags and confirm embarkation details.

• The remainder of the day is at leisure, with meals at your own expense.

Day 2: Embarkation

• Details not specified on the official website.

Day 3-4: Drake Passage Crossing

• Commence the Drake Passage crossing.

• The expedition team prepares you for the first landing with wildlife guidelines and biosecurity procedures.

• Start the lecture program to learn about Antarctica’s history, wildlife, and environment.

• Enjoy watching and photographing seabirds like albatrosses and giant petrels.

• Use onboard facilities such as the gym, wellness center, or observation lounges.

• Approach the South Shetland Islands and the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula by the afternoon of Day 4.

• Time and weather permitting, attempt the first landing in Antarctica by late afternoon.

Days 5-10: Antarctic Peninsula & Antarctic Circle

• Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands.

• Experience approximately 18-24 hours of daylight.

• Make landings or Zodiac excursions twice a day, weather permitting.

• Visit penguin rookeries, historic huts, and scientific stations.

• Enjoy Zodiac cruises among icebergs and keep watch for whales, seals, and penguins.

Days 11-12: Drake Passage Crossing

• Enjoy a final morning landing in the South Shetland Islands.

• Re-enter the Drake Passage for the return journey to South America.

• Continue lectures and film presentations about Antarctica.

• Reflect on experiences and discuss conservation efforts.

• Weather permitting, sail close to Cape Horn.

Day 13: Disembark Ushuaia

• Cruise up the Beagle Channel early in the morning.

• Disembark in Ushuaia around 8:00 am.

• Farewell the expedition team and fellow passengers.

• Transportation arranged for those continuing their travels or departing on flights after 12:30 pm.