Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
$11,199
US $7,279 per person

Antarctica Classic in Depth

13 days
•
Start and end in Ushuaia
4.0 (5 reviews)
From
$11,199
35% off
US $7,279 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

G Adventures offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $364
Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Pay only 20% today. The rest is due 45 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Polar
Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 134
Ages 12+

Explore our featured adventures

TourRadar earns higher commission on featured adventures here.

Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Ushuaia

    Ushuaia
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Albatros Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Antarctica Camping
    • Antarctica Kayaking
    • G Photo Journey - Medium Length
  3. Day 2

    Ushuaia to Drake Passage

    Ushuaia to Drake Passage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Embarkation of the Expedition

    Optional Activities

    • Tierra del Fuego National Park visit
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
    Tierra del Fuego National Park
  4. Days 3 - 4

    Drake Passage to South Shetland Islands

    Drake Passage to South Shetland Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Daily lectures and educational program
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
    South Shetland Islands
  5. Days 5 - 10

    South Shetland Islands - Antarctic Peninsula

    South Shetland Islands - Antarctic Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Daily Briefings and Recaps on board the Expedition
    • Daily lectures and educational program
    • Zodiac Landings

    Optional Activities

    • Polar Plunge
    • Visit abandoned whaling station
    • Visit working scientific research station
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Antarctic Peninsula
    Bransfield Strait
  6. Days 11 - 12

    Antarctic Peninsula to Drake Passage to Ushuaia

    Antarctic Peninsula to Drake Passage to Ushuaia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Daily lectures and educational program
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  7. Day 13

    Ushuaia

    Ushuaia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

G Adventures

Platinum Operator
Rating
4.7 (12,810 reviews)
Response time
3 hours
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy
Learn more

G Adventures Ship

  • G Expedition
    G Expedition
    Not only will the G Expedition steer you closer to some of our planet’s most amazing places, our professional and highly-skilled team of o… Read more
    Built
    1972 (refurbished in 2009)
    Guests
    134
    Crew
    69
    Length
    105 m / 344 ft
    Staterooms
    67
    Gross Tonnage
    6334 gt
    Beam
    19 m / 62 ft
    Cruising Speed
    15 kn / 28 kph / 17 mph
    Draft
    4.71

Traveler Reviews

4.0
Overall rating based on 5 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.8
  • 4.7

Sort by

Most recent
Most popular
Highest first
Lowest first

Sort by

Most Recent
Most Popular
Highest First
Lowest First
  • Naveen
    Naveen5.0•January 2025
    The crew is incredibly caring and shares a wealth of knowledge about Antarctica and its unique biosphere. Everything...
    Show more
    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience of beautiful Antarctica with us! It sounds like a beautiful trip and we are delighted to know that you enjoyed yourself. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
    Show more
  • Paul
    Paul4.0•December 2024
    To see Antarctica was an unbelievable experience and being taken to experiences that weren’t planned and extra was...
    Show more
    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you so much for your open and honest feedback, Paul. We are glad you enjoyed your time in Antarctica, but will pass on your concerns to the appropriate teams for their review.
    Show more
  • H1.0•March 2024
    Extremely rude expedition crew who is mostly American, British, and Australian. 1. If you're Chinese or look like...
    Show more
    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you for your honest review. We were very sorry to hear that you had this experience. Our Customer Service team will be reaching ojut to you to discuss your concerns.
    Show more
  • Elizabeth5.0•November 2022
    This expedition to Antarctica was brilliant and so special. A chance to see the last frontier and the unique flora...
    Show more
    Traveled in November 2022
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for your kind words - we can't wait to have you back.
    Show more
  • CHEN-WEI5.0•November 2018
    G expedition team members are very passionate, professional and knowledgeable!
    Traveled in November 2018
    Reply from: G Adventures
    YES! So happy to see this. Thanks Chen-Wei
    Show more

Sign up or log in to access your TourRadar+ savings

Dates & Prices

Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 11 Nov, 2026
  • 35% off
    From Wednesday
    11 Nov, 2026
    To Monday
    23 Nov, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    From:
    $11,199
    US$7,279 per person
    Price based on Shared Room
  • From Tuesday
    1 Dec, 2026
    To Sunday
    13 Dec, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    From:
    US$13,899 per person
    Price based on Shared Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Wednesday
    10 Nov, 2027
    To Monday
    22 Nov, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US$11,499 per person
    Price based on Shared Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Thursday
    9 Dec, 2027
    To Tuesday
    21 Dec, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US$12,399 per person
    Price based on Shared Room

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Unlock exclusive TourRadar+ member savings

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
All questions
We couldn't find results
Try a different search term or ask a question to this adventure's experts
  • T

    Tim

    Asked on September 26th, 2026

    Do you have any non-sharing cabins for the solo travelers?

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2026

      We can assist you with booking a private cabin, which cabin are you interested in and we can provide you with a quote and kindly let me know which currency I can quote you in.

    • T

      Tim

      Traveler•Written September 2026

      I'm looking at the December departure, 13-days expedition, single room, not shared. Please give me the quote in USD.

    • T

      Tim

      Traveler•Written September 2026

      What options do I have?
      I'm interested in a single occupancy. Not sharing.
      Please give me a options you have available so I can choose what I want

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2026

      To better assist you, could you please let us know which cabin type you would prefer? Once we have this information, we can provide you with a quote for the cost of a single cabin.

      Could you also please confirm which currency you would like the quote in?

    • T
      T
      3 more answers
  • L

    Lisa

    Asked on June 6th, 2026

    What is the upgrade cost for a cabin with a tv?

    Accommodation
    Price / Availability
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2026

      It seems that only the suites have tv's in the cabins.

  • E

    Evelyn

    Asked on July 12th, 2025

    Do you try to match solo travellers to share the double room, if requested?

    Accommodation
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2025

      The Double Cabins can only be booked by people travelling together or solo travellers booking a private cabin. Twin & Triple Cabins can be booked by solo travellers and they would be paired with other travellers.

  • D

    Daniel

    Asked on January 20th, 2025

    What are the accommodation options available for the single rooms?

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025

      The price for a private double room in Ushuaia starts at $15599.00 USD, which may vary depending on availability and booking details.

  • N

    Nienke

    Asked on December 4th, 2024

    What is the pricing for different cabin categories?

    Price / Availability
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024

      Cabin pricing varies, with discounts often available. Category 1 Triple starts at $9199, with other categories like Twin and Double ranging upwards to $12239 before discounts.

  • A

    Anne

    Asked on October 1st, 2024

    Do you have any last-minute deals for Antarctica Cruise from Ushuaia / Punta Arenas? What are the best offers available at the moment?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024

      Unfortunately this tour does not run during January. We also do not have a tour starting on 2nd Jan. We have our Quest for the Antarctic Circle that has the following departures near early Jan; 21 Dec, 2024 - 03 Jan, 2025, 8 Feb, 2025 - 21 Feb, 2025. Or, we have our Spirit of Shackleton Tour departing in January; 11 Jan, 2025 - 31 Jan, 2025.

  • J

    Jessica

    Asked on July 7th, 2024

    Can I arrange airport transfers through the tour?

    Flights / Transfers
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024

      Complimentary airport transfers are offered on the first day of the tour or if pre-night accommodation has been booked through us. Details need to be coordinated prior to arrival.

  • J

    Joel Anyss

    Asked on June 4th, 2024

    Is there a pre-paid waitlist for kayaking?

    Other
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024

      Yes, the kayaking waitlist is pre-paid. Participants will be refunded fully if they do not get to partake in the activity due to unavailability or lack of required experience.

  • J

    Juan

    Asked on March 10th, 2024

    Do you provide flights from U.S. to Argentina?

    Flights / Transfers
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2024

      You must source your own flights to the destination and we'll send you joining instructions on how to meet us.

  • M

    Max

    Asked on January 23rd, 2024

    What is the starting point for the Ushuaia tour?

    Tour Details
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2024

      The tour begins in Ushuaia, Argentina. Most flights to Ushuaia transit through Buenos Aires.

Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at G Adventures with your enquiry, they usually respond within 3 hours.

Good to know

Tour ID: 10340

The practical details for your trip across Argentina and Antarctica: money, plugs and flexible ways to pay, all in one place.

Have a question? Chat with a travel expert

  • Pay in installments

    Spread the cost in interest-free biweekly installments of $400.

  • Deposit only

    Book now with just a 20% deposit. The remaining balance is due 45 days before departure.

  • $ - Argentine Peso

    You’ll encounter Argentine Peso in Argentina.

  • Plug type I

    You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Argentina and Antarctica.

  • Currency

    $
    Argentine Peso

    Argentina

  • Plugs & adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

    • Type I

      Only used in Argentina

  • Visa

    Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality and how long you stay. We can’t process visas for you, but here’s a quick indication for this trip.

    This is only an indication. Visa rules depend on your passport, trip length and purpose. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.

  • Payment information

    Pay now
    A 20% deposit
    Balance due
    45 days before departure
    Installments
    Interest-free, every two weeks
    Currency
    USD
    Booking fee
    None

    Book now with just a 20% deposit and pay the rest later. The remaining balance is due 45 days before departure, charged automatically to your card, or you can split it into interest-free biweekly installments of $400 at checkout. Everything is charged in USD, and TourRadar never adds a booking fee. Any trip departing before December 19th, 2026 will need to be paid in full at checkout.

    Accepted for G Adventures tours

    • Visa
    • Maestro
    • Mastercard
    • American Express
    • PayPal

    TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.

  • Cancellation Policy

    Cancellation terms may vary per tour. Please check for the full cancellation policy here.

    Checking the cancellation terms for this tour…

    Your money is protected. TourRadar is an authorized agent of G Adventures, and we handle payments so you don’t have to. Payment is securely transferred to the operator based on your departure date.

  • Insurance

    Our travel protection from our award-winning partner, XCover, means you and your travel companions can book with peace of mind knowing there’s protection available in case your trip doesn’t go to plan. At checkout you will be able to select between different options in case you or the tour are eligible for insurance. In case no option is available, you are always able to purchase travel insurance outside of TourRadar.

    Checking which travel protection options are available for you…
  • Best price guarantee

    Found a lower price for the same tour elsewhere? We work directly with every tour operator, so we can match it.

    How it works

    1. Find a lower price

      Spot the same tour cheaper on another site or agency.

    2. Send us the quote

      Contact us before you book.

    3. We match it

      If the quote qualifies, you book with us at that price.

    Your quote needs

    • Same tour and operator
    • Same start and end dates
    • Same number of travelers
    • Same inclusions and destinations
    • Same booking and cancellation terms, in the same currency
    • A link to the site or agency offering it

    What doesn’t count

    • Quotes issued more than 24 hours ago
    • Cash back or loyalty program rebates
    • Itineraries that are similar but not identical
    • Similar tours run by a different operator
    • Bookings already confirmed on TourRadar

    Every new booking also counts toward your , which unlocks extra savings.

  • Accessibility

    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

From
$11,199
35% off
US $7,279 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

G Adventures offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $364
Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Pay only 20% today. The rest is due 45 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Videos from G Adventures

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec