Day 1: Ushuaia

• Arrive in Ushuaia and meet your Aurora Expeditions representative.

• Transfer to your assigned pre-voyage hotel.

• Check-in from 3.00 pm.

• Visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk in the hotel lobby between 3.00 pm and 7.00 pm to collect luggage tags and confirm details for the next day.

• Remainder of the day at leisure, with all meals at your own expense.

Day 2: Embarkation

• Enjoy breakfast and check-out.

• Ensure cabin luggage is tagged with your name and cabin number.

• Take your luggage to the hotel reception for transfer to the port.

• Option 1: Join the Lake Escondido tour meeting at 8.45 am for a panoramic drive through the Andes, views of Lake Escondido and Fagnano Lake, followed by a Fuegian Lamb barbecue at a local ranch.

• Option 2: Spend the day at leisure before being transferred to the pier for embarkation.

• Once onboard, settle into your cabin and attend mandatory briefings before the ship departs.

Days 3-4: Drake Passage Crossing

• Cross the Drake Passage and get accustomed to the sea motions.

• Receive wildlife guidelines and biosecurity procedures from the expedition team.

• Enjoy lectures on Antarctica's history, wildlife, and environment.

• Watch for seabirds like albatrosses and giant petrels.

• Use onboard facilities such as the gym, sauna, and jacuzzis.

• Approach the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, looking out for your first iceberg sighting.

Days 5-10: Antarctic Peninsula and Antarctic Circle Crossing

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

• Experience approximately 18-24 hours of daylight.

• Participate in daily activities designed based on weather, ice conditions, and wildlife opportunities.

• Typically make two landings or Zodiac excursions per day.

• Visit penguin rookeries, historic huts, and explore scenic areas.

• Optional activities include the polar plunge, if conditions allow.

• Celebrate crossing the Antarctic Circle with a toast on deck.

Days 11-12: At Sea

• Attend lectures about South Georgia while sailing across the Scotia Sea.

• Relax in the sauna or stay active in the gym.

• Enjoy the onboard facilities during these sea days.

Days 13-21: South Georgia and Falklands~Malvinas

• Explore South Georgia and the Falklands~Malvinas, experiencing their unique wildlife and history.

• Details for these days are not specified in the provided itinerary.

Day 22: At Sea

• Sail towards Ushuaia.

• Spend time editing photos, enjoying onboard facilities, or attending final lectures.

• Celebrate the end of the voyage with a Captain's farewell dinner.

Day 23: Disembark in Ushuaia

• Disembark in Ushuaia around 8.00 am after cruising up the Beagle Channel.

• Farewell the expedition team and fellow passengers.

• Transportation to hotels or the airport will be arranged for those who have booked through Aurora Expeditions or are staying near the port.