This Antarctic cruise adventure program gives you the opportunity to explore Buenos Aires, the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands/Malvinas. On the Antarctic Peninsula your dream vacation includes sailing the narrow, glacier-lined Lemaire Channel, one of most beautiful passages in Antarctica, and the breathtaking Neumayer Channel with its majestic cliffs. South Georgia is one of the few places in the world where you'll get up-close to the famous King penguins and is also where you'll find the grave of great explorer Sir Earnest Shackleton; and the Falklands/Malvinas boosts a fascinating history, flora and fauna.

DAY 1 - DEPART THE U.S. (or your home country)
Depart from the U.S. on your overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Lan Airlines (we offer air credit if you arrange your own flights).
DAY 2 - ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES
Morning arrival at the Buenos Aires airport in Argentina. During the transfer to your hotel, orientation will be given. Rest of the day at leisure to explore this "Paris of South America," or join the optional excursions, including a fantastic tango show in the evening.
DAY 3 - BUENOS AIRES/USHUAIA/EMBARKATION - B,D
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city. Orientation tour of this popular and attractive resort town, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, rivers, and waterfalls. Leisure time to explore on your own, or join the interesting optional shore excursion. Board the MS Nordnorge for your voyage to Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands. An informative welcome meeting will be held in the evening.
Day 4 - AT SEA/CAPE HORN/DRAKE PASSAGE - B,L,D
You'll spend a day at sea, passing Cape Horn, located between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The cape is the last outpost in South America, situated at almost 56 degrees south. Continue crossing the Drake Passage on your way to Antarctica. During the day lectures will be held regarding Cape Horn and Antarctica.
DAYS 5-8 - ANTARCTICA - B,L,D
Antarctica, "the White Continent," is more than half the size of North America. On the Antarctic Peninsula you'll experience the narrow, glacier-lined Lemaire Channel, considered one of most beautiful passages in Antarctica, where humpback and killer whales, various penguins and elephant seals are a common sight, and the breathtaking Neumayer Channel with its majestic cliffs. You'll make visits by PolarCirkel boats in various locations (weather permitting), including: Whalers Bay on Deception Island, with its warm springs, black volcanic sand, and home to hundreds of chinstrap penguins. Almirante Brown in Paradise Harbor, named for its beauty, with ice cliffs and floating icebergs, home to gentoo and chinstrap penguins. Cuverville Island, with its sculpture park of icebergs and the largest-known colony of gentoo penguins in Antarctica. Neko Harbor known for its colony of gentoo penguins Port Lockroy, surrounded by mountains, glaciers and ice shelves, and known for its gentoo penguins and blue-eyed cormorants. In the afternoon on day 8 you'll again cross the Drake Passage.
DAYS 9-10 - AT SEA - B,L,D
Two days will be spent at sea before reaching South Georgia Island. During these days further lectures will be held regarding Antarctica, as well as your next destination.
DAY 11-12 - SOUTH GEORGIA - B,L,D
You'll explore the beautiful South Georgia Island, surrounded by snow-capped Allardyce and Salvesen Mountains, with its blue glacier ice and breathtaking emerald green bays. You'll have an opportunity to visit Grytviken, one of the oldest whaling station, home to the South Georgia Museum, featuring the island's wildlife and heritage, original artifacts, photographs and paintings; the Church brought from the Norwegian town of Strommen in 1913; and the cemetery famous for the grave of the great explorer Sir Earnest Shackleton. South Georgia is a home to many albatrosses, cape and giant petrels, Antarctic prions, King and Rockhopper penguins and fur and elephant seals. You'll visit the beautiful Cooper Bay, well-known for colonies of Macaroni and Chinstrap penguins.
DAY 13-14 - AT SEA - B,L,D
After leaving South Georgia, you'll sail to the port of Stanley in the Falkland Islands. During these days further lectures will be held regarding your next destination.
DAY 15-16 - THE FALKLAND ISLANDS - B,L,D
The archipelago of The Falkland Islands, consisting of West and East Falkland, and about 700 small islands, situated in the South Atlantic Ocean bears a fascinating ecosystem of Sub-Antarctic species such as the black browed albatross, elephant seal, southern sea lions and five species of penguins. The islands offer sheltered tussac grasslands, unspoilt beaches and a coastline of magnificent cliffs. Your first stop will be at Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, built on a north-facing slope overlooking the harbor with its sea-birds and shipping. Explore the town on your own or participate in one of the optional excursions. Next day, you'll sail to Sounders Island, featuring miles of spectacular black-browed albatross colonies and four types of penguin, and West Point Island the most northwesterly point of West Falkland, well known for its wildlife and beautiful scenery featuring the highest sea cliffs in the archipelago.

Photo courtesy: Antarctica traveler Christina Lim

DAY 17-19 - AT SEA - B,L,D
You'll leave the Sub-Antarctic climate of magnificent nature and wildlife and sail back to Buenos Aires. During these days various lectures will be held.
DAY 20 - BUENOS AIRES/RETURN TO THE U.S. (or your home country) - B
Morning arrival at Buenos Aires. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the U.S.
DAY 21 - ARRIVE IN THE U.S. (or your home country)
Morning arrival in the U.S. on Lan Airlines.
B=Buffet Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Rates from USD 6299 per person

RATES INCLUDE
- Roundtrip Economy Class airfare from New York (Not included in the special promotion departure. Economy Class airfare from New York or Miami can be booked at extra cost of $849 plus air/fuel charges)
- Airfare from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- Airfare from Puerto Madryn to Buenos Aires
- Transfers as indicated in itinerary
- All landings in Antarctica
- Services of expedition guides
- Accommodations in five-star hotels as indicated in itinerary, including breakfast
- Accommodations in select cabin category
- Meals as indicated in itinerary
- Port charges

NOT INCLUDED:
- Add-on airfares from Miami and Los Angeles
- Local entry/departure fees, when applicable
- Optional Excursions
- Gratuities
- Air taxes
- Fuel surcharges of $14 per person a day

MS Nordnorge, built 1997, 464 berths, 11386 tons, 123 x 20 meters. Click here for more information and photos of the ship.

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