DAY 1 Buenos Aires
Today we’ll travel to Buenos Aires and transfer to our
hotel. This evening we’ll have dinner at the hotel or a
nearby restaurant. (L, D)
DAY 2 Buenos Aires
During the day we will take a few different tours
exploring the highlights of Buenos Aires such as Plaza
de Mayo, La Boca neighborhood, and the Recoleta
Cemetery. After we savor authentic Argentinian cuisine
for lunch, we’ll head back to the hotel for some rest
before we head out for a traditional tango
performance and delicious dinner. (B, L, D)
DAY 3 Ushuaia, Argentina
Today we’ll take a private charter flight from
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Although its nicknamed the
"End of the World" - derived from its location along
the southernmost tip of South America - Ushuaia is far
from the end of our adventure. Before embarking on
our expedition to Antarctica, we’ll marvel upon scenes
of subantarctic Patagonia at the southernmost nation
park, Tierra Del Fuego. We’ll journey through the park
from the comfort of a coach while viewing wildlife and
incredible landscapes. After this journey we will head
to the port to board our ship. (B, L, D)
DAY 4 Drake Passage Navigation
Navigating the intrepid Drake Passage is made for the
boldest of explorers. It leads us from the
southernmost region of the Americas to the Antarctic
Peninsula, the northern point of The White Continent.
This waterway where cold southern ocean meets
warm northern sea water creates powerful currents .
Whether we’ll encounter the ‘Drake Shake’ or the
‘Drake Lake’ will be a mystery each day. As we emerge
from the Drake Passage, the mammoth, icy peaks of
the South Shetland Islands loom ahead, greeting us on
our victorious landing. (B, L, D)
DAY 5 Crossing the Antarctic Circle
As we cross the Antarctic Circle at the 66th southern
parallel, we’ll enter what feels like another world,
creating a connection with your inner explorer spirit.
It’s a space rarely navigated, with narrower channels
that bring us closer to ice floes, snow-capped
mountain peaks and wondrous icebergs, making for a
picture-perfect scene. When we do make the
crossing, we’ll join the Order of the Red Nose, the
select few who navigate deep into the furthest
reaches of The White Continent. (B, L, D)
DAY 6 Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse
of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the
final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As
we navigate Antarctic waters, we may set foot on sites
like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay
and many more. Each landing throughout the
continent offers its own unique landscape, from
expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all
beckoning us to follow the paths that few explorers
have trekked before. Our Captain will expertly
navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and
weather conditions to ensure you experience the
most from our expedition. Each day is a new
adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of
exploration as our Captain works with our expedition
team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac
safaris. (B, L, D)
DAY 7 Exploring the South Shetland Islands
Part of the greater Antarctica region, the South
Shetland Islands contain plenty of wildlife, scenic
landscapes, hiking opportunities and magnificent
viewpoints that inspire a sense of discovering another
world. A possible landing on Elephant Island, named
for the shape of its cliffside and the elephant seals
that call it home, puts us on the same path as the
famous Shackleton Expedition. Deception Island,
another possible landing and named for its very
nature, is in fact a volcanic caldera where we can find
heated springs amid the striking black sands. Other
stops could include Half Moon Island, Yankee Harbor,
Point Wild and Barrientos Island, where we can find
plenty of Gentoo penguin rookeries. (B, L, D)
DAY 8 Drake Passage Navigation
On our way back to South America, we must once again
cross the Drake Passage. While there is still a chance for
either calm or not-so-calm waters, we will definitely have
time to regale each other with the amazing stories and
photos we were able to gather while exploring Antarctica.
(B, L, D)
DAY 9 Ushuaia & Buenos Aires, Argentina
Once we dock back at Ushuaia, we will disembark and take
another charter flight back to Buenos Aires. Once here we
will have the evening at leisure to explore the city or rest
up before traveling home. (B)
DAY 10 Fly Home
Today, we will have part of the day at leisure before we will
make our way to the airport and back to the States as we
end our amazing journey. (B)