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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

The late spring expedition gives you five days in Antarctica during the latter part of the season, when the glaciers and icebergs are at their most sparkly and pristine. Visit the beautiful, windswept Falkland Islands and South Georgia—the “Serengeti of the Southern Ocean”—at the height of mating season. You’ll spend more than three weeks exploring some of the most remote and beautiful places on Earth, along with their abundant wildlife. Setting off from Buenos Aires, we’ll head to the windswept green hills and white-sand beaches of the Falkland Islands. While the wildlife here is plentiful, South Georgia is in a class of its own—the beaches heave with seals, penguins, and other seabirds. The snow is fresh from winter at this time of year, and in the sea, towering icebergs glisten in newly sculpted grandeur. On land, the penguins are busy courting and building nests. Over the next five days, we'll explore several landing sites where you can truly experience the frozen continent up close. Your voyage ends in Chile’s Patagonia region.

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
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
All day coffee, tea and soft drinks
Wind and waterproof expedition jacket
Use of sauna, hot tubs, fitness room, lounges and more
Complimentary Wi-Fi (streaming not supported)
Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by our knowledgeable Expedition Team
Escorted landing with small expedition boats
All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions

What's Not Included

South Georgia Passenger Entry Visa (for sailings before April 1, 2026, guest pays; after Oct 1, 2026, HX manages)
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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