Ushuaia
Highlights:Tierra Del Fuego National Park, Beagle Channel, Haberton Estancia
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Itinerary Details
Day 1 – 2
International Arrival
You will be transferred from Ushuaia airport to your hotel in a shared vehicle
1 Night
Ushuaia
The southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia is an ideal place to begin cruising this majestic, snow-covered landscape. Ever changing climatic conditions, incessant storms, and furious waves reinforce the sense that this really is the end of the world. Enjoy great views of the Beagle canal and breath in some of the freshest air on earth.
Hotel options
Hotel Albatros – Opt 1
Room
Standard
Meals
Room Only
Style
Boutique
Hotel Albatros – Opt 2
Room
Standard
Meals
Room Only
Style
Boutique
Day 2 – 18
Transfer from Buenos Aires Hotel to Airport
Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (as part of your Antarctica package)
Transfer to Ushuaia downtown in a shared vehicle
16 Nights
Antarctica
Antarctica, our planet’s southernmost continent, has a string of superlatives attached to it. It holds the largest freshwater reserve on earth, accounting for almost all of the earth’s land ice. It is the coldest region in the world – its wind system ruling the entire planet’s climate, particularly that of the Southern Hemisphere. It is also the highest of all the earth’s continents. By far the most exotic vacation destination around the world you would ever visit, stunning photo opportunities await you around each bend. Whether its spectacularly white landscape of snow, icebergs, and glaciers, or its iconic wildlife of whales, seals, and penguins, each frame is sure to be striking. Home to the South Pole and set almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle, Antarctica offers expedition cruises to explore its vast icy wilderness. Hauntingly beautiful, towering peaks beckon ardent mountaineers, while kayaking amid the freezing seawaters offers yet another adventure of a lifetime! Like all other grand elemental regions of this earth, such as the open oceans, vast deserts, or high mountain ranges, Antarctica too invokes a humbling sense of our minuscule selves in the face of such spectacular grandeur.
Included activities
Group Cruise: Embarkation
Enjoy the morning at leisure, savoring an unhurried breakfast and then relaxing at the hotel or exploring the surroundings on your own. You will embark on your ship in the late afternoon, allowing you time to see some of the local sights if you wish. Once onboard your ship, it’s time to meet your fellow passengers and become acquainted with the vessel and the expedition team. You will set sail on the Beagle Channel, towards the southernmost tip of South America. Having settled in, attend your first safety briefing and orientation before sitting down to the welcome dinner.
Group Cruise: Southern Ocean – Falklands to South Georgia
Sailing southeast towards South Georgia, you will officially enter Antarctic waters once you cross the Antarctic Convergence, an invisible biological boundary encircling the southernmost continent. This is the meeting point of oceans, where the colder waters of the Antarctic mix with the relatively warmer waters of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans. This amazing phenomenon helps nourish the abundance of krill that brings whales, seals, and birdlife to this part of the world. With the help of expert naturalists on board, you can while away time watching seabirds and marine life that frequent the area.
Group Cruise: South Georgia Island
South Georgia is often referred to as the ‘Serengeti of the Southern Ocean’ and it’s easy to see why as you take in tens of millions of breeding penguins, seals, and seabirds. Magnificent mountain scenery, glaciers galore, icebergs, a rich historical tapestry, and an incredible array of wildlife will astound you as we travel down South Georgia’s coast. One day you may see rookeries with hundreds of thousands of pairs of king penguins waddling on a beach, and the next, you may visit another beach blanketed with thousands of fur or elephant seals. The grasses, mountains and beaches of South Georgia play an important role in the breeding and survival of diverse species on the island. During your expedition, you can also visit the historic Grytviken whaling station, featuring the tiny graveyard where the great Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton is buried.
Group Cruise: Scotia Sea to Antarctica Peninsula
Say goodbye to the king penguins! Heading farther south towards the Antarctic Peninsula, you can continue to enjoy informative presentations onboard your cruise as well as spotting wildlife in the distance as the icebergs grow increasingly larger in size and more plentiful.
Group Cruise: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, taking in the immensity and natural beauty of the White Continent. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you speechless and awe-struck! Each day, you will set out by Zodiac boat with passionate experts to explore the local bays, channels, and landing sites. Your expedition team will take care of you at each landing, whether you are hiking the Antarctic landscape, visiting a research station, or visiting the colonies of chinstrap, Adélie, and gentoo penguins, all of which are found in this region. Keep an eye out for Weddell, fur, crabeater, and leopard seals, as well as curious whales, such as humpbacks, fins, or perhaps orcas, while on your Zodiac excursions. The serene silence is sometimes interrupted by the noise of squabbling penguins, and the boom and crack of a calving glacier – this is your perfect opportunity to take in all the sounds and sights that Antarctica has to offer.
Group Cruise: Return Crossing the Drake
After waving goodbye to Antarctica, spend your time aboard the ship at leisure as you make your way north, back to South America. Enhance your understanding of the Antarctic region with Q&A sessions, share photos with your new friends aboard the ship, count the variety and quantity of the wildlife you have seen, and enjoy the final lectures and presentations as you reflect on your own firsthand experiences. This final leg of the journey takes you through the Beagle Channel between Tierra del Fuego and Navarino Island.
Hotel options
World Explorer by Quark Expeditions – Opt 1
Room
Veranda Suite
Meals
Room Only
World Explorer by Quark Expeditions – Opt 2
Room
Superior Suite
Meals
Room Only
Day 18 – 18
You will be transferred from Ushuaia pier to Ushuaia airport in a shared vehicle
Ushuaia
The southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia is an ideal place to begin cruising this majestic, snow-covered landscape. Ever changing climatic conditions, incessant storms, and furious waves reinforce the sense that this really is the end of the world. Enjoy great views of the Beagle canal and breath in some of the freshest air on earth.
Included activities
Group Cruise: Disembarkation
Arriving in Ushuaia, your journey ends at the pier upon disembarking from the ship. You can choose to spend the rest of your morning soaking in the sights and sounds of Ushuaia at your own pace, thus continue your adventure, or catch your flight home. You will be transferred to the airport directly if you plan to catch the first flight homeward, or taken to your hotel in town should you have plans to leave at a later time or date.
International Departure
Explore the incredible icy landscapes of South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, and enjoy an assortment of activities for a truly enchanting polar adventure.
Board your modern cruise ship, and home for the next 17 days in Ushuaia. You will be sailing from the Beagle Channel towards the southernmost tip of South America, and then passing the Antarctic Convergence. It is an invisible biological boundary where the cold waters of Antarctica meet the warm waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. This amazing natural phenomenon contributes to the large population of Antarctic krill, a major food source for whales, seals and birds.
You can expect to see elephant seals, king penguins, albatrosses and Cape petrels on the beaches of the South Georgia islands. While here, you will also get to visit the historic Grytviken whaling station with the tiny cemetery where the great Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton is buried.
Be mesmerized by the icy landscapes around you as your ship makes its way to the South Shetland Islands. Keep an eye out for seals, orcas and whales. Enjoy shore visits and zodiac boat excursions to explore the local bays, visit a research station and spot colonies of chinstrap, Adélie, and gentoo penguins. We also recommend savoring the serene silence here, which is broken only by the sounds of the region’s amazing wildlife.
Price & Inclusions
Option 1
From$32,590 USD/ person
Option 2
From$40,290 USD/ person
Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.
Price Includes
Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
Tips and personal expenses
Visa and tourism fees
Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
International airfare
What Our Guests Say
From the time I landed in Buenos Aires, all the way through to Antarctica and back, Enchanting Travels organized a perfect experience. The tour guides in Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, were fun, informative and professional. I didn’t want the trip to end and would do it all over again. Everything was perfect!
Rating 5/5
Shelley Ann Wilson
USA
Travel with Enchanting Travels and rest easy knowing whatever comes up- they will be able to handle.
Rating 5/5
Ira Wrestler
USA
Enchanting Travels offers comfortable luxury which allows you still experience Argentina in depth through fun/diverse activities complimented by very good guides. Well organized and well supported during the trip, you can be confident that the little details of traveling will all be taken care of so you can concentrate on enjoying Argentina to the max.
Rating 4/5
Randall White
USA
Enchanting was instrumental in the rescheduling of the trip due to covid delays and all the knock on effects over the multiple year period. As always Enchanting is there to help and support and make each experience as fantastic as possible – highly recommend !!
Rating 5/5
Deborah Humphreville
UK
Enchanting Travels helped me to realize a trip of a lifetime in reaching the 7th Continent! Both Bo and Claudia were a pleasure to deal with during the planning of his trip with sister company, Quark.
Rating 5/5
Margot Saari
Canada
We were so very lucky to have worked with Shannon and Cinthya on the planning and execution of this trip. They made everything flow beautifully, and allowed us to relax and enjoy every moment.
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