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Taste of Antarctica
Aurora Expeditions

Taste of Antarctica

10 Days Aurora Expeditions

About This Itinerary

Behold the stunning landscapes, vibrant wildlife, and icy waters of the Antarctic Peninsula. This unforgettable journey offers the perfect introduction to one of the most remote and beautiful regions on Earth, where every moment is filled with wonder and discovery. Sail across the famed Drake Passage to and from Antarctica, admiring spectacular seabirds and approaching the ice as the explorers of old did: by sea.

Areas Visited

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Ushuaia on Day 1.
Lake Escondido tour in Ushuaia, on Day 2.
Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
Beer and house wine with dinner.
Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
Comprehensive pre-departure information.
Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
Wi-Fi (connection can be unreliable in remote regions).

What's Not Included

International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
Airport arrival or departure taxes.
Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses or phone charges.
A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account (discretionary).

2 Available Expeditions

2026-2027 Season

Departure

Feb 9, 2027

10 days

Return

Feb 18, 2027

Vessel

Douglas Mawson

Departure

Mar 11, 2027

10 days

Return

Mar 20, 2027

Vessel

Greg Mortimer

Quick Facts

10 Days
Sail
Departs From ushuaia
Returns To ushuaia

Pricing

Starting from

$5,844

per person

Trip Overview

Duration

10 days

Travel Mode

Sail


Departure Port

ushuaia

Return Port

ushuaia

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