HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore
the magic of Antarctica with a sea kayak adventure. Led by experienced,
State-Certified kayak guides, you will skim the water’s
surface amid the ice. Full professional equipment is provided,
including tamdem kayak, carbon paddle, full-body drysuit, lifejacket,
AIS beacon. For more information about your kayak tour, please go to
the section "PONANT activities" and to book your kayak tour, contact
your cruise advisor.
- Outings
and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced
naturalist guides.
- Lectures
and information sessions hosted by our naturalist-guides, covering
wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate,
environmental protection…
- Hiking
opportunity.
- Visiting
research stations and former whaling stations.
- Landscapes:
a multitude of drifting icebergs, ice floes, imposing glaciers and
tall, snow-covered mountains.
- Wildlife:
humpback whales, Gentoo penguins, Adélie penguins, chinstrap
penguins, leopard seals, crabeater seals, Weddell seals and numerous
seabirds.
- Educational
discovery in the respect of environment.
- For
your comfort, your cruise package includes an overnight in Buenos Aires
the day before embarkation and the flights to/from Ushuaia.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Night
in Buenos Aires + flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + visit + flight
Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
For
your serenity, PONANT has organised the following included programme
for you, which starts the day prior to embarkation
The
day before embarkation – Buenos Aires
- Meet
and greet at the hotel by our local representative. Check-in from late
morning.
- Lunch
on your own and time at leisure in the afternoon.
- Dinner.
- Overnight
at the hotel.
Embarkation
Day – Buenos Aires/Ushuaia
- An
early morning breakfast will be served before leaving to the airport
for you flight Buenos Aires – Ushuaia.
- Transfer
to the airport.
- Flight
Buenos Aires/Ushuaia selected by PONANT in economy class. Approximate
flight duration: 3 hours, 30 min.
- Meet
and greet at the airport (English-speaking assistance).
Depending
on your choice made when booking your cruise (options not combinable):
You
will be transferred to a restaurant for lunch.
OR
When
booking the cruise, guests willing to visit the Tierra del Fuego
National Park will be able to sign up for an optional group excursion,
with extra cost. If you decide to do so, please note that immediately
upon arrival at Ushuaia airport, you will leave towards the Park where
you will have lunch before starting the tour.
Created
in 1960, the park which covers 63 000 hectares (155 670 acres) is
located in the south west of the Tierra del Fuego Province on the
Beagle Canal. One of his entries stands slightly over 6 miles from
Ushuaia.
Mountainous
landscapes, lagoons, bogs, and rivers draw a picturesque scenery
reinforced by the southern position of the park itself. The Darwin
Mountains, which represent the southern part of the Andes Mountains are
mainly responsible for such landscape. The Park is only partly
accessible to the public and this tour will provide you with the
opportunity to discover the local flora and sub-Antarctic landscapes.
If you get lucky, you may encounter beavers, dams, birds, wild orchids,
etc… This is a true paradise for Nature Lovers!
Lunch
will be served in a local restaurant within the Park.
(Please
note that the Tierra del Fuego excursion is subject to a minimum of
participants: if this number is not reached, our operator will not be
able to guarantee the departure – In this case, you will be
given the option to join the “Lunch in Ushuaia”
programme.)
At
the end of your visit, you will return to Ushuaia and the port, for
embarkation on your vessel.
-
Cruise on board your ship -
Disembarkation
Day – Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Disembarkation.
- Meet
and greet at the port (English-speaking assistance).
- Transfer
to the airport in time for check-in of the flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
selected by PONANT in economy class.
- Approximate
flight duration: 3 hours, 30 min.
Your
programme includes :
- 1-night
accommodation in a 4* hotel the night before embarkation.
- Early
check-in available from late morning.
- Hospitality
desk at the hotel in Buenos Aires.
- Return
flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT, in economy
class.
- Services
of local guides, in Ushuaia.
- Meals
as mentioned in the programme and beverage package.
- Transfers
as mentioned in the programme.
For
your optional Tierra del Fuego National Park excursion, your programme
includes:
Please
note if you choose this excursion, it is not combinable with
“Lunch in Ushuaia” programme and therefore replaces
it.
- The
excursion by local bus and the entrance fees to the National Park
- The
lunch including beverage package.
- Transfers
and visit as mentioned in the programme
- The
services of a local English speaking guide
Your
programme does not include:
- Transfer
between airport and hotel in Buenos Aires, the day before embarkation.
- Tips
for the local guide.
- Personal
expenses.
- Other
meals and services not mentioned in the programme.
Please
note:
- The
local currency is the Argentinian Peso. You will be able to make most
of your purchases in USD (in small denominations) or by credit card,
accepted in most hotels, shopping centres and boutiques. You will also
be able to retrieve Pesos from the ATM’s.
- Summer
season in Buenos Aires: temperatures may be very hot, but often between
68 °F (20 °C) and 95 °F (35 °C).
- Summer
season in Ushuaia: temperatures vary between 41 °F (5
°C) and 65 °F (15 °C)
- We
recommend you wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
- Duration
and order may vary.
To
know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it
is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel
documents.
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Night
in Buenos Aires + flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + visit + flight
Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
For
your serenity, PONANT has organised the following included programme
for you, which starts the day prior to embarkation
The
day before embarkation – Buenos Aires
- Meet
and greet at the hotel by our local representative. Check-in from late
morning.
- Lunch
on your own and time at leisure in the afternoon.
- Dinner.
- Overnight
at the hotel.
Embarkation
Day – Buenos Aires/Ushuaia
- An
early morning breakfast will be served before leaving to the airport
for you flight Buenos Aires – Ushuaia.
- Transfer
to the airport.
- Flight
Buenos Aires/Ushuaia selected by PONANT in economy class. Approximate
flight duration: 3 hours, 30 min.
- Meet
and greet at the airport (English-speaking assistance).
Depending
on your choice made when booking your cruise (options not combinable):
You
will be transferred to a restaurant for lunch.
OR
When
booking the cruise, guests willing to visit the Tierra del Fuego
National Park will be able to sign up for an optional group excursion,
with extra cost. If you decide to do so, please note that immediately
upon arrival at Ushuaia airport, you will leave towards the Park where
you will have lunch before starting the tour.
Created
in 1960, the park which covers 63 000 hectares (155 670 acres) is
located in the south west of the Tierra del Fuego Province on the
Beagle Canal. One of his entries stands slightly over 6 miles from
Ushuaia.
Mountainous
landscapes, lagoons, bogs, and rivers draw a picturesque scenery
reinforced by the southern position of the park itself. The Darwin
Mountains, which represent the southern part of the Andes Mountains are
mainly responsible for such landscape. The Park is only partly
accessible to the public and this tour will provide you with the
opportunity to discover the local flora and sub-Antarctic landscapes.
If you get lucky, you may encounter beavers, dams, birds, wild orchids,
etc… This is a true paradise for Nature Lovers!
Lunch
will be served in a local restaurant within the Park.
(Please
note that the Tierra del Fuego excursion is subject to a minimum of
participants: if this number is not reached, our operator will not be
able to guarantee the departure – In this case, you will be
given the option to join the “Lunch in Ushuaia”
programme.)
At
the end of your visit, you will return to Ushuaia and the port, for
embarkation on your vessel.
-
Cruise on board your ship -
Disembarkation
Day – Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Disembarkation.
- Meet
and greet at the port (English-speaking assistance).
- Transfer
to the airport in time for check-in of the flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
selected by PONANT in economy class.
- Approximate
flight duration: 3 hours, 30 min.
Your
programme includes :
- 1-night
accommodation in a 4* hotel the night before embarkation.
- Early
check-in available from late morning.
- Hospitality
desk at the hotel in Buenos Aires.
- Return
flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT, in economy
class.
- Services
of local guides, in Ushuaia.
- Meals
as mentioned in the programme and beverage package.
- Transfers
as mentioned in the programme.
For
your optional Tierra del Fuego National Park excursion, your programme
includes:
Please
note if you choose this excursion, it is not combinable with
“Lunch in Ushuaia” programme and therefore replaces
it.
- The
excursion by local bus and the entrance fees to the National Park
- The
lunch including beverage package.
- Transfers
and visit as mentioned in the programme
- The
services of a local English speaking guide
Your
programme does not include:
- Transfer
between airport and hotel in Buenos Aires, the day before embarkation.
- Tips
for the local guide.
- Personal
expenses.
- Other
meals and services not mentioned in the programme.
Please
note:
- The
local currency is the Argentinian Peso. You will be able to make most
of your purchases in USD (in small denominations) or by credit card,
accepted in most hotels, shopping centres and boutiques. You will also
be able to retrieve Pesos from the ATM’s.
- Summer
season in Buenos Aires: temperatures may be very hot, but often between
68 °F (20 °C) and 95 °F (35 °C).
- Summer
season in Ushuaia: temperatures vary between 41 °F (5
°C) and 65 °F (15 °C)
- We
recommend you wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
- Duration
and order may vary.
To
know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it
is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel
documents.
ITINERARY
Day
1: Ushuaia
Capital
of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the
gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed
“El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this
city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains
surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as
the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes
plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating
places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely
and the inaccessible…
Days
2-3: Crossing the Drake Passage
Use
your days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarise yourself with your
ship and deepen your knowledge of the Antarctic. The Expedition Leader
will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed
during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to
know about the zodiac outings. Lectures about the history and wildlife
of the Antarctic will be an opportunity for you to learn more about
this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience. From
the ship’s bridge, you will experience exceptional sailing
moments before joining the naturalist-guides on your ship’s
exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other
seabirds flying over the Drake Passage.
Days
4-8: Antarctic Peninsula
Succumb
to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical
Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its
visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure in this icy
realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in
subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife.
Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as
are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas.
Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get
the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these
extreme parts.
Each
day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader
will suggest zodiac outings or landings to discover the infinite riches
of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop
icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic
beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the
whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely
reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere. You will
sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir
Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th
century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.
Days
9-10: Crossing the Drake Passage
If
there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists,
researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake
Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties
winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the
shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned
navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White
Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising
up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake
Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to
the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels,
playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.
Day
11: Ushuaia (Arrival)
Disembarkation
at 7:00 AM
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 1-night
accommodation in a 4* hotel the night before embarkation.
- Early
check-in available from late morning.
- Hospitality
desk at the hotel in Buenos Aires.
- Return
flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT, in economy
class.
- Services
of local guides, in Ushuaia.
- Meals
as mentioned in the programme and beverage package.
- Transfers
as mentioned in the programme.
For
your optional Tierra del Fuego National Park excursion, your programme
includes:
Please
note if you choose this excursion, it is not combinable with
“Lunch in Ushuaia” programme and therefore replaces
it.
- The
excursion by local bus and the entrance fees to the National Park
- The
lunch including beverage package.
- Transfers
and visit as mentioned in the programme
- The
services of a local English speaking guide
Your
programme does not include:
- Transfer
between airport and hotel in Buenos Aires, the day before embarkation.
- Tips
for the local guide.
- Personal
expenses.
- Other
meals and services not mentioned in the programme.
ADVENTURE OPTIONS - Kayaking (2 hour session): 350 Euros