Antarctica: The White Continent with Smithsonian Journeys

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Duration

11 days

Departures

Vessels

Price:

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Itinerary

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Day 1 — Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Arrive in Buenos Aires and check into your hotel.

  • Spend the day exploring the city on your own.

Day 2 — Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Fly to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city.

  • Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park for a nature walk.

  • Embark on your ship and set sail through the Beagle Channel.

Days 3-4 — Drake Passage

  • Cross the Drake Passage, attending lectures on Antarctica's history and wildlife.

  • Observe seabirds and whales from the ship.

Days 5-9 — Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the outer shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula.

  • Go ashore on volcanic islands to see penguins, seals, and whales.

  • Visit research stations and enjoy Zodiac excursions among icebergs and ice floes.

Days 10-11 — Drake Passage

  • Return across the Drake Passage, reflecting on your experiences and attending more lectures.

Day 12 — Ushuaia and Buenos Aires

  • Disembark in Ushuaia and fly back to Buenos Aires for your departure.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1 — Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Arrive in Buenos Aires and check into your hotel.

  • Spend the day exploring the city on your own.

Day 2 — Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Fly to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city.

  • Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park for a nature walk.

  • Embark on your ship and set sail through the Beagle Channel.

Days 3-4 — Drake Passage

  • Cross the Drake Passage, attending lectures on Antarctica's history and wildlife.

  • Observe seabirds and whales from the ship.

Days 5-9 — Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the outer shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula.

  • Go ashore on volcanic islands to see penguins, seals, and whales.

  • Visit research stations and enjoy Zodiac excursions among icebergs and ice floes.

Days 10-11 — Drake Passage

  • Return across the Drake Passage, reflecting on your experiences and attending more lectures.

Day 12 — Ushuaia and Buenos Aires

  • Disembark in Ushuaia and fly back to Buenos Aires for your departure.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1 — Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Arrive in Buenos Aires and check into your hotel.

  • Spend the day exploring the city on your own.

Day 2 — Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Fly to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city.

  • Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park for a nature walk.

  • Embark on your ship and set sail through the Beagle Channel.

Days 3-4 — Drake Passage

  • Cross the Drake Passage, attending lectures on Antarctica's history and wildlife.

  • Observe seabirds and whales from the ship.

Days 5-9 — Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the outer shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula.

  • Go ashore on volcanic islands to see penguins, seals, and whales.

  • Visit research stations and enjoy Zodiac excursions among icebergs and ice floes.

Days 10-11 — Drake Passage

  • Return across the Drake Passage, reflecting on your experiences and attending more lectures.

Day 12 — Ushuaia and Buenos Aires

  • Disembark in Ushuaia and fly back to Buenos Aires for your departure.

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

1. How do I book an expedition with Unsold Antarctica?

2. What is included in the expedition price?

3. What is not included in the expedition price?

4. What should I pack for Antarctica?

5. Are there Antarctica expeditions suitable for solo travelers?

6. How many people will be on my Antarctica expedition?

7. What is your cancellation policy?

8. Do you offer travel insurance?

1. How do I book an expedition with Unsold Antarctica?

2. What is included in the expedition price?

3. What is not included in the expedition price?

4. What should I pack for Antarctica?

5. Are there Antarctica expeditions suitable for solo travelers?

6. How many people will be on my Antarctica expedition?

7. What is your cancellation policy?

8. Do you offer travel insurance?

1. How do I book an expedition with Unsold Antarctica?

2. What is included in the expedition price?

3. What is not included in the expedition price?

4. What should I pack for Antarctica?

5. Are there Antarctica expeditions suitable for solo travelers?

6. How many people will be on my Antarctica expedition?

7. What is your cancellation policy?

8. Do you offer travel insurance?

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