Best of Antarctica In Depth

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Duration

13 days

Departures

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrive in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in Argentina.

  • Spend the day exploring Ushuaia, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park if time allows.

  • Attend a welcome meeting at your hotel in the evening.

  • No meals included.

Day 2: Ushuaia - Embarkation

  • Enjoy a leisurely morning.

  • Transfer to the port of Ushuaia and board the expedition cruise ship.

  • Set sail through the Beagle Channel towards Antarctica.

  • Meet your Expedition Team and settle into your cabin.

  • Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 3-4: Drake Passage

  • Cross the Drake Passage, known for its unpredictable weather.

  • Attend onboard lectures and briefings about Antarctica’s geology, history, and wildlife.

  • Look out for seabirds, whales, and icebergs.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 5-8: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands by Zodiac.

  • Visit penguin colonies, scientific stations, and historical sites.

  • Optional activities like camping, kayaking, or snowshoeing may be available.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 9-12: Antarctic Peninsula (In Depth Exploration)

  • Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula with more in-depth excursions.

  • Visit remote islands and witness diverse wildlife.

  • Enjoy Zodiac cruises and landings on the continent.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 13-14: Return to Ushuaia

  • Begin the journey back across the Drake Passage.

  • Attend onboard lectures and reflect on your experiences.

  • Arrive in Ushuaia on the final day.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included on Day 13; breakfast on Day 14.

  • Disembark the ship and transfer to Ushuaia Airport or downtown.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrive in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in Argentina.

  • Spend the day exploring Ushuaia, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park if time allows.

  • Attend a welcome meeting at your hotel in the evening.

  • No meals included.

Day 2: Ushuaia - Embarkation

  • Enjoy a leisurely morning.

  • Transfer to the port of Ushuaia and board the expedition cruise ship.

  • Set sail through the Beagle Channel towards Antarctica.

  • Meet your Expedition Team and settle into your cabin.

  • Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 3-4: Drake Passage

  • Cross the Drake Passage, known for its unpredictable weather.

  • Attend onboard lectures and briefings about Antarctica’s geology, history, and wildlife.

  • Look out for seabirds, whales, and icebergs.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 5-8: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands by Zodiac.

  • Visit penguin colonies, scientific stations, and historical sites.

  • Optional activities like camping, kayaking, or snowshoeing may be available.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 9-12: Antarctic Peninsula (In Depth Exploration)

  • Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula with more in-depth excursions.

  • Visit remote islands and witness diverse wildlife.

  • Enjoy Zodiac cruises and landings on the continent.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 13-14: Return to Ushuaia

  • Begin the journey back across the Drake Passage.

  • Attend onboard lectures and reflect on your experiences.

  • Arrive in Ushuaia on the final day.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included on Day 13; breakfast on Day 14.

  • Disembark the ship and transfer to Ushuaia Airport or downtown.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrive in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in Argentina.

  • Spend the day exploring Ushuaia, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park if time allows.

  • Attend a welcome meeting at your hotel in the evening.

  • No meals included.

Day 2: Ushuaia - Embarkation

  • Enjoy a leisurely morning.

  • Transfer to the port of Ushuaia and board the expedition cruise ship.

  • Set sail through the Beagle Channel towards Antarctica.

  • Meet your Expedition Team and settle into your cabin.

  • Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 3-4: Drake Passage

  • Cross the Drake Passage, known for its unpredictable weather.

  • Attend onboard lectures and briefings about Antarctica’s geology, history, and wildlife.

  • Look out for seabirds, whales, and icebergs.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 5-8: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands by Zodiac.

  • Visit penguin colonies, scientific stations, and historical sites.

  • Optional activities like camping, kayaking, or snowshoeing may be available.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 9-12: Antarctic Peninsula (In Depth Exploration)

  • Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula with more in-depth excursions.

  • Visit remote islands and witness diverse wildlife.

  • Enjoy Zodiac cruises and landings on the continent.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 13-14: Return to Ushuaia

  • Begin the journey back across the Drake Passage.

  • Attend onboard lectures and reflect on your experiences.

  • Arrive in Ushuaia on the final day.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included on Day 13; breakfast on Day 14.

  • Disembark the ship and transfer to Ushuaia Airport or downtown.

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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?

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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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