Day 1: Overnight Hotel in Buenos Aires
Arrive today in Buenos Aires. We check in to the fine, centrally located Alvear Art Hotel (or similar), and have the morning to relax before seeing the city’s Beaux-Arts palaces and the famous balcony associated with Eva Perón.
Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia & Embark Ship
Today we fly by private charter to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. We have time to enjoy lunch on a catamaran cruise of the legendary Beagle Channel before embarking our ship.
Day 3: At Sea
Settle in to shipboard life as we sail to Antarctica. Keep a lookout for albatross that glide alongside the ship.
Days 4-10: Antarctica
With long hours of daylight, we make the most of our days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding islands. Our schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected. We’ll spend these days on the “White Continent,” exploring via Zodiac, kayak and on foot, and using our
arsenal of tools for exploration.
Days 11-12: At Sea
As we voyage, head up to the Bridge to watch for icebergs and observe expert navigation at work as our skilled Captain and officers sail these historic waters. There’ll also be time to enjoy a massage in the wellness center, workout in the gym, and browse in the library. Each day our naturalists offer talks that add depth to your experience.
Days 13-17: South Georgia
This is the final resting place for explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, and conditions permitting, we'll hoist a toast at his gravesite. Teeming with wildlife and breathtaking scenery greet our ship. And at a vast penguin colonly you'll see tens of thousands of king penguins!
Days 18-19: At Sea
Whales beneath, birds above, as you continue on. Our naturalists will prepare us for the exciting days ahead with presentations on the wildlife and history of the Falkland Islands.
Days 20-21: Falkland Islands
The Falklands boast albatross, king cormorants, nesting rockhopper penguins, and Magellanic penguins in their green tussock grass burrows. Stroll the photogenic colonial town of Stanley and visit the evocative Anglican Cathedral with its archway of whalebones.
Day 22: Disembark Port Stanley & Fly to Santiago
Disembark in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands. Fly by charter to Santiago and for your onward travels.