Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula
About This Itinerary
Come aboard Le Lyrial for an unforgettable voyage. Discover the Southern Ocean as you have never seen it before! Embark on a 19-day polar expedition cruise in the highest latitudes, from the Valdes Peninsula to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the immaculate lands of Antarctica. You approach the frozen shores of the - almost - inaccessible White Continent, Antarctica. White shades take on a thousand nuances as it covers the icebergs, glaciers, mountains and frozen sea all around you. You will be one of the rare few travellers to have laid eyes on this legendary land. Your ship will soon take to the seas once again, to reach the mountainous island of South Georgia. It is there, in the midst of gigantic glaciers, that Sir Ernest Shackleton miraculously ran aground during the famous Endurance Odyssey in 1916. Today, king penguins, elephant and fur seals that have taken over the black-sand beaches dominated by the tall peaks that reveal the Scotia Arc. You will continue your austral exploration further north, with the discovery of the Falkland Islands. Your expedition to the heart of the South Atlantic continues as you encounter the desert landscapes of Patagonia's Chubut province. Welcome to the Valdes Peninsula! This wildlife sanctuary, where the beauty of the underwater world is unmatched, also reveals numerous treasures on land.
Areas Visited
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
A shuttle for your way towards your hotel, the day before embarkation.
1-night accommodation in a 5* hotel the night before embarkation.
Early check-in available from late morning.
Hospitality desk at the hotel in Buenos Aires.
Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia selected by PONANT, in economy class.
Services of local guides, in Ushuaia.
Meals as mentioned in the programme and beverage package.
Transfers as mentioned in the programme.
All activities are supervised by the expedition team, made up of experienced naturalist guides — including Zodiac outings, for example.
All activities are included and organized directly on board by the expedition team.
A complimentary parka and complimentary loan of boots (depending on the cruise).
What's Not Included
Transfer between airport and hotel in Buenos Aires, the day before embarkation.
Tips for the local guide.
Personal expenses.
Other meals and services not mentioned in the programme.
Optional paid excursions may be offered depending on the cruise.
5 Available Expeditions
Quick Facts
- 19 Days
- Sail
- Departs From ushuaia
- Returns To ushuaia
Pricing
Starting from
$17,900
per person
Trip Overview
Duration
19 days
Travel Mode
Sail
Departure Port
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