Polar Circle Quest - 12 days

12 days

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Start and end in Ushuaia

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 88
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Ushuaia
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Embark The Ushuaia polar vessel
- Meet expedition and lecture staff
- Sail along Beagle Channel and Mackinlay Pass
Landmarks
Beagle Channel
Mackinlay Pass
Days 2 - 3
Drake Passage Crossing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Observe sea birds from open-air decks with expedition lecturers
- Visit ship's bridge to learn about navigation
- Attend lectures and programs about Antarctica
- Spot icebergs and snow-capped mountains approaching South Shetland Islands
Optional Activities
- First shore excursion to South Shetland Islands to see penguins and seals (subject to smooth Drake Passage crossing and ice conditions on Day 3)
Landmarks
Drake Passage
Antarctic Convergence
South Shetland Islands

Landmarks
Beagle Channel
Mackinlay Pass

Landmarks
Drake Passage
Antarctic Convergence
South Shetland Islands

Days 4 - 9

Antarctic Peninsula - South Shetland Islands - Polar Circle

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included Activities

Two shore excursions per day by zodiac to Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands (ice conditions permitting)
Visit South Shetland Islands including Deception Island, King George Island, and Livingston Island
Explore Paradise Bay
Visit Melchior Island group, Cuverville Island, Portal Point, and Neko Harbour
Visit Petermann Island (if ice conditions permit)
Visit Port Lockroy British Antarctic Museum
Visit Post office at Goudier Island
Navigate Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, and Lemaire Channel
Attempt crossing the Polar Circle
Visit Vernadsky Research Base (subject to conditions)
Visit Faraday research base (subject to conditions)
Explore Yalour Islands (subject to conditions)
Visit Detaille Island (if Polar Circle crossing successful)
Program of lectures by expert naturalists

Landmarks
South Shetland Islands
Deception Island
King George Island
Livingston Island
Gerlache Strait
Neumayer Channel
Lemaire Channel
Paradise Bay
Melchior Island
Cuverville Island
Portal Point
Neko Harbour
Petermann Island
Port Lockroy
Goudier Island
Antarctic Polar Circle
Vernadsky Research Base
Faraday Research Base
Yalour Islands
Detaille Island

Days 10 - 11
Drake Passage Return Crossing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Seabird and whale spotting from open-air decks
- Final lectures and programs by expert naturalists
Landmarks
Drake Passage
Day 12
Ushuaia Disembarkation
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board

Landmarks
Drake Passage

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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
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Rating: 4.6(2,471 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 92%
Cancellation policy

On The Go Tours Ship

MV Ushuaia
The MV Ushuaia is a very well appointed and ice-strengthened polar vessel which provides a great value, comfortable and engaging way to e… Read more
Built
1970 (renovated in 2013)
Guests
84
Crew
38
Length
84 m/276 ft
Width
15.54 m/51 ft
Staterooms
46
Gross Tonnage
2923 gt
Beam
15 m/49 ft
Cruising Speed
12 knots
Draft
5.48 m/18.08 ft
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Reviews from other tours by On The Go Tours

Tour Operator
4.6

ANNA
May 11th, 2026
Great Rio & Iguazu Experience We had a really great time on this tour. Lucas in Rio and Cezar in Iguazu were both...
Great Rio & Iguazu Experience We had a really great time on this tour. Lucas in Rio and Cezar in Iguazu were both excellent guides — friendly, helpful, and made everything feel easy and relaxed. The tours unexpectedly felt more private and personalized, which made the experience even better. The hotel in Copacabana was a great choice too. Loved the rooftop deck and the location was perfect near the beach, restaurants, and shops. OntheGo Tours was also easy to communicate with before and during the trip, which made everything smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an easy and enjoyable Rio and Iguazu trip.Show more
Daniel
May 20th, 2026
This was a great tour through Columbia with countless highlights! We enjoyed the last 11 days very much, from...
This was a great tour through Columbia with countless highlights! We enjoyed the last 11 days very much, from receiving a lovely welcome bag, lots of good activities, tours, guides and beautiful accommodations! What could be improved is the flexibility for airport transfers in case one arrives a few days early or leaves later. The only negative experience in Columbia was with Avianca and their very disappointing service; Avianca's so-called modern cabin is the worst and most claustrophobic configuration possible - it's a shame for Columbian Tourism and as frequent flyers we can say with confidence that Avianca has the worst cabin standards in South America, even budget airlines offer a better service.Show more
Linda
May 12th, 2026
Amazing Amazonas. OTG tours - excellent communication from Sara. Iguana travel - Manaus -tree great coordination....
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Polar Circle Quest - 12 days

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Itinerary

Ushuaia

Included Activities

Drake Passage Crossing

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Antarctic Peninsula - South Shetland Islands - Polar Circle

Included Activities

Drake Passage Return Crossing

Included Activities

Ushuaia Disembarkation

Included Activities

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Polar Circle Quest - 12 days

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