Classic Antarctica

Discover the mysterious White Continent, with its beautiful multi-colored ice caps. Glistening glaciers, towering snow capped mountains and an astounding number of penguins, whales, seals and seabirds, offering unparalleled scenery and photographic opportunities.

DAY 1- USHUAIA
Arrival and reception in the airport transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, city tour including a visit to the End of the World Museum. Return to the select hotel. Accommodations.

DAY 2 – USHUAIA
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Tierra del Fuego National Park, located 12 km from the city. It preserves typical species of the Andean- Patagonia Forest such as firebushes, beech trees, nires, box leafed barberries and flowers, spread in an area of 63,000 hectares (155,676 acres). The highlight of the park is Lapataia Bay, the southernmost tip of the continent, with a wonderful view of the Beagle Channel. Here the old inhabitants of the area have left their testimony in the ‘co9nchero’, incredible archeological deposits. Lunch. We will spend the afternoon sailing across the Beagle Channel across the Ushuia Bay where the famous Les Eclaireus lighthouse is located. On the way back pass the Sealion and the Birds Islands. Transfer to the pier and embarkation later that afternoon. We will start sailing though the Beagle Channel East towards the Drake Passage and we will have the chance to enjoy this scenic waterway from deck. Dinner . Accommodation on board.

DAY 3 & 4 – DRAKE PASSAGE & SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
Wandering Albatross, Storm Petrels and other seabirds escort the ship as you sail south across this famous passage, named after Sir Francis Drake, the VXI century English navigator. We will continue towards the Antarctic Convergence, biological barrier where cold polar water sink beneath the warmer waters of the more temperate zones. Depending on weather conditions, we plan to approach the South Shetland Islands during the late afternoon on the forth day. Our first landing should br Aitcho Island, for a first look at Gentoo and Chinstrap penguins along with Weddel and elephant seals wallowing lying along the shores. Full Board. Accommodations on board.

DAY 5 ANTARTIC PENNINSULA & SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
The Antarctic Peninsula is the most easily accessible part of the White Continent, and it also has some fo the most awe-inspiring scenery and rich variety of wildlife. This voyage offers enogh time to experience the special magic of the wild region, first discovered by Adrien de Gerlache’s Belgian expedition, at the end of the XIX century. You will certainly experience the same feeling of excitement the early explores did. Besides the magnificent scenery of Mountain, snow and ice, you can expect to see a wide variety of native wildlife, including: gentoo, chinstrap and Adelie penguins, which are often, wander in rookeries, ranging from a few pairs to many thousands. Other birds to look out for are blue-eye shags, kelp guil, cape petrels, skuas, snowy sheathbills and Antarctic terns. Marine mammals that you are likely to see include Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals, white orcas, humpbacks and Minke whales may be spotted at a close range. Many visitors find the Antarctic scenery rewarding as the wildlife, and you will be enchanted by lurch beautiful waterways as the Neumayer and Lemanire Channels, narrow passages between towering rock faces and spectacular glaciers. These channels are on of the highlights of a visit to the Peninsula. Full Board Accommodation on Board.

DAY 8 & 9 DRAKE PASSAGE
Today we will leave Antarctica and head north across the Drake Passage. Now there is a chance to relax and review the adventures of the past week as we return to Ushuaia accompanied by a great variety of seabirds along the way. Full Board. Accommodation on Board.

DAY 10 USHUAIA
Arrival in the morning and disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure for optional tours, we recommend Escondido Lake. The shores of Escondido lake is the prefect place to get in touch with this quite beautiful expression of pristine nature, enriched by the enchanting lenga, coihue and fire woods that get dressed in different colors each season. Accommodation.

DAY 11 USHUAIA
Breakfast. Transfer to Ushuaia airport
From here you my want to continue the adventure and explore more of the Argentina Patagonia like Perrito Moreno glaciers.