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Life Returns - Springtime Expedition to Antarctica
Hurtigruten Expeditions

Life Returns - Springtime Expedition to Antarctica

23 Days Hurtigruten Expeditions

About This Itinerary

Experience the magic of Antarctica's springtime on the Life Returns expedition with Hurtigruten Expeditions - witness the return of life to the continent's breathtaking landscapes.

Areas Visited

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

  • Flight in economy class from Punta Arenas to Santiago de Chile

  • Transfer from the ship to the Punta Arenas airport after the expedition cruise

  • A stay in a cabin of your choice

  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • Wine, beer, and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening (subject to licensing laws; excludes premium drinks)

  • All day coffee, tea, and soft drinks

  • Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests

  • A complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take home

  • A wind and waterproof expedition jacket

  • Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note that streaming is not supported.

  • Use of sauna, hot tubs, fitness room, lounges, and more

  • Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX (though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated).

  • Range of included activities

  • In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team

  • Full use of our Science Center, extensive library, and advanced biological and geological equipment

  • The Citizen Science Program allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research

  • An onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos

  • Escorted landings with small expedition boats

  • Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment for activities Your HX travel documents will have a recommended packing list.

  • Expedition photographers on hand to assist you

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Additional overnight stay(s) may be required due to international flight schedules

  • Travel insurance

  • Luggage handling

  • Optional shore excursions with our local partners

  • Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team

2 Available Expeditions

2026-2027 Season
2027-2028 Season

Departure

Oct 16, 2026

23 days

Return

Nov 7, 2026

Vessel

Fram

Departure

Oct 23, 2027

23 days

Return

Nov 14, 2027

Vessel

Fram

Quick Facts

23 Days
Sail
Departs From ushuaia
Returns To ushuaia

Pricing

Starting from

$16,331

per person

Trip Overview

Duration

23 days

Travel Mode

Sail


Departure Port

ushuaia

Return Port

ushuaia

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