The Antarctic season runs from November to March: the beginning highlights ice and white landscapes, while the summer progresses with more light, penguin activity and opportunities to observe wildlife.
ANTARCTICA · EXPEDITION + NATURE
ANTARCTIC — EXPEDITION TO THE END OF THE WORLD
It's not tourism. It's an expedition.
DURATION12 days
BEST TIMENov–Mar
EXPERIENCEExpedition + Nature
COUNTRYAntarctica
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Ushuaia → Drake → Antarctic Peninsula
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Monumental icebergs
2Penguin colonies
3Zodiac landings
4Drake Passage
5Glacial landscapes
6Antarctic wildlife
It's not tourism. It's an expedition.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Ushuaia: arrival
Arrival in Ushuaia and first night in Argentina's southernmost city, with time to walk around the port and feel the expedition atmosphere.
DAY 2
Ushuaia and expedition preparation
Day in Ushuaia for briefing, equipment check and safety instructions before boarding.
DAY 3
Embarkation and start of the Drake
Embark and depart via the Beagle Channel, leaving Tierra del Fuego behind as the ship points towards the Drake Passage.
DAY 4
Drake Crossing
First full day at Drake, with lectures, seabird watching and adapting to the movement of the ocean.
DAY 5
Arrival at the Antarctic Peninsula
The first mountains, glaciers and icebergs announce the arrival of the Antarctic Peninsula and completely change the scale of the landscape.
DAY 6
Antarctic Peninsula: landings according to conditions
Zodiac landings as ice and wind permit, with penguin colonies, stony beaches and short walks on land.
DAY 7
Antarctic Peninsula: nature and ice
Navigation between canals and glaciers, looking for seals, penguins and large walls of ice around the Peninsula.
DAY 8
Antarctic Peninsula: navigation and fauna
Another day of exploration with zodiacs and landings chosen by the expedition team according to fauna, sea and local conditions.
DAY 9
Beginning of Drake's comeback
Beginning of the return via Drake, leaving the Antarctic Peninsula behind after the last sightings of ice and wildlife.
DAY 10
Drake Crossing
Second day of crossing, with time for final talks, bird watching and a retrospective of the expedition.
DAY 11
Arrival in Ushuaia
Arrival in Ushuaia via the Beagle Channel and disembarkation after crossing.
DAY 12
Ushuaia and closure
Last hours in Ushuaia and departure.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
A maritime expedition in which ice, fauna and daytime conditions define landings and navigation around the Antarctic Peninsula.
YOUR WAY
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