Journey to the Antarctic Circle

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Antarctic Circle

Duration

14 days

Departures

Vessels

Price:

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrive in Ushuaia, known as the gateway to Antarctica.

  • Spend the day exploring Ushuaia, possibly visiting Tierra del Fuego National Park or strolling around town.

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

  • No meals included on this day.

  • Arrival transfer from the airport is included.

Day 2: Ushuaia to Beagle Channel

  • Enjoy free time in Ushuaia before boarding the Ocean Nova.

  • Set sail through the Beagle Channel towards the Drake Passage.

  • Breakfast and dinner included.

  • Welcome briefing on board.

Day 3-4: Drake Passage

  • Cross the Drake Passage, known for its rough seas and wildlife spotting opportunities.

  • Spend time on deck spotting whales, dolphins, or seabirds.

  • Engage in onboard lectures and presentations about Antarctic wildlife and history.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 5-10: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands via Zodiac excursions.

  • Visit potential landing sites to see penguin colonies, seals, and other wildlife.

  • Continue onboard educational programs and wildlife spotting.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 11-12: Crossing the Antarctic Circle

  • Celebrate crossing the Antarctic Circle at latitude 66°33’S.

  • Explore areas home to Weddell seals and other unique wildlife.

  • Continue Zodiac excursions and onboard activities.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 13-14: Return Journey

  • Begin the journey back north through the Antarctic waters.

  • Continue Zodiac excursions and wildlife spotting.

  • Reflect on the journey with additional onboard lectures and a slideshow.

  • Enter the Beagle Channel on the final evening.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 14: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Disembark the Ocean Nova in Ushuaia.

  • Transfer to Ushuaia Airport or downtown.

  • Breakfast included.

  • Recommended to schedule flights for departure after 12 noon.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrive in Ushuaia, known as the gateway to Antarctica.

  • Spend the day exploring Ushuaia, possibly visiting Tierra del Fuego National Park or strolling around town.

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

  • No meals included on this day.

  • Arrival transfer from the airport is included.

Day 2: Ushuaia to Beagle Channel

  • Enjoy free time in Ushuaia before boarding the Ocean Nova.

  • Set sail through the Beagle Channel towards the Drake Passage.

  • Breakfast and dinner included.

  • Welcome briefing on board.

Day 3-4: Drake Passage

  • Cross the Drake Passage, known for its rough seas and wildlife spotting opportunities.

  • Spend time on deck spotting whales, dolphins, or seabirds.

  • Engage in onboard lectures and presentations about Antarctic wildlife and history.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 5-10: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands via Zodiac excursions.

  • Visit potential landing sites to see penguin colonies, seals, and other wildlife.

  • Continue onboard educational programs and wildlife spotting.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 11-12: Crossing the Antarctic Circle

  • Celebrate crossing the Antarctic Circle at latitude 66°33’S.

  • Explore areas home to Weddell seals and other unique wildlife.

  • Continue Zodiac excursions and onboard activities.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 13-14: Return Journey

  • Begin the journey back north through the Antarctic waters.

  • Continue Zodiac excursions and wildlife spotting.

  • Reflect on the journey with additional onboard lectures and a slideshow.

  • Enter the Beagle Channel on the final evening.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 14: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Disembark the Ocean Nova in Ushuaia.

  • Transfer to Ushuaia Airport or downtown.

  • Breakfast included.

  • Recommended to schedule flights for departure after 12 noon.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrive in Ushuaia, known as the gateway to Antarctica.

  • Spend the day exploring Ushuaia, possibly visiting Tierra del Fuego National Park or strolling around town.

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

  • No meals included on this day.

  • Arrival transfer from the airport is included.

Day 2: Ushuaia to Beagle Channel

  • Enjoy free time in Ushuaia before boarding the Ocean Nova.

  • Set sail through the Beagle Channel towards the Drake Passage.

  • Breakfast and dinner included.

  • Welcome briefing on board.

Day 3-4: Drake Passage

  • Cross the Drake Passage, known for its rough seas and wildlife spotting opportunities.

  • Spend time on deck spotting whales, dolphins, or seabirds.

  • Engage in onboard lectures and presentations about Antarctic wildlife and history.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 5-10: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands via Zodiac excursions.

  • Visit potential landing sites to see penguin colonies, seals, and other wildlife.

  • Continue onboard educational programs and wildlife spotting.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 11-12: Crossing the Antarctic Circle

  • Celebrate crossing the Antarctic Circle at latitude 66°33’S.

  • Explore areas home to Weddell seals and other unique wildlife.

  • Continue Zodiac excursions and onboard activities.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 13-14: Return Journey

  • Begin the journey back north through the Antarctic waters.

  • Continue Zodiac excursions and wildlife spotting.

  • Reflect on the journey with additional onboard lectures and a slideshow.

  • Enter the Beagle Channel on the final evening.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 14: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Disembark the Ocean Nova in Ushuaia.

  • Transfer to Ushuaia Airport or downtown.

  • Breakfast included.

  • Recommended to schedule flights for departure after 12 noon.

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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