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Voyage to the Late Summer Sun

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From Santiago to Buenos Aires
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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 1 - 2
Ages 6+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Santiago

    Santiago
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museums in Santiago
    • Explore the city's architecture and restaurants
    • Visit Mercado Central fish market and sample caldillo de congrio
    • Optional South America Winelands tour (Pre-Program)
    • Optional Chilean Patagonia tour (Pre-Program)
    Landmarks
    Mercado Central
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  3. Day 2

    Santiago to Punta Arenas

    Santiago to Punta Arenas
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mandatory health and safety session on board MS Maud
    • Meet the crew and Expedition Team
  4. Days 3 - 5

    Drake Passage Crossing

    Drake Passage Crossing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Science Center
    • Attend lectures on Antarctica's history, wildlife, and ecosystems
    • Learn about safe and low-impact visitation practices
    • Discover Citizen Science projects
    • Use onboard hot tubs
    • Use onboard panoramic sauna
    • Wildlife viewing from deck (icebergs, whales, albatrosses)
    • Access to Explorer Lounge & Bar
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  5. Days 6 - 10

    Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

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

    Included Activities

    • Escorted landings at multiple Antarctic sites
    • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
    • Explore South Shetland Islands
    • Penguin and seabird observation (Gentoo, Chinstrap, Adélie penguins)
    • Onboard lectures on Antarctic ecosystem and wildlife
    • Onshore talks on conservation
    • Optional kayaking among icebergs and seals
    • Optional snowshoeing to viewpoints
    • Use of onboard facilities (hot tubs, sauna, gym)

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking among icebergs and seals
    • Snowshoeing to scenic viewpoints
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
    South Shetland Islands
  6. Days 11 - 12

    Drake Passage Return and Journey to South Georgia

    Drake Passage Return and Journey to South Georgia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Attend Expedition Team lectures on South Georgia's fauna, history, and geology
    • Learn about Norwegian whaling history
  7. Days 13 - 15

    South Georgia Wildlife Exploration

    South Georgia Wildlife Exploration
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Escorted landings in South Georgia
    • Penguin colony observation
    • Seabird observation (albatrosses, petrels, shags, skuas, terns)
    • Seal observation
    • Visit to Grytviken
    • Ernest Shackleton's final resting place visit
    Landmarks
    Grytviken
  8. Days 16 - 17

    At Sea Between South Georgia and Falkland Islands

    At Sea Between South Georgia and Falkland Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Attend Expedition Team lectures and discussions
    • Visit the Science Center and examine geological specimens
    • Use onboard gym
    • Use onboard panoramic sauna
    • Relax in hot tubs on deck
  9. Days 18 - 20

    Falkland Islands

    Falkland Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Escorted landings in the Falkland Islands
    • Community walk around Stanley
    • Visit Jubilee Villas gardens
    • Visit Christ Church Cathedral
    • Visit Historic Dockyard Museum
    • Albatross colony observation
    • Penguin colony observation
    • Seal observation
    Landmarks
    Christ Church Cathedral
    Historic Dockyard Museum
    Stanley
  10. Days 21 - 23

    Journey to Buenos Aires

    Journey to Buenos Aires
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Informal gatherings and briefings with crew
    • Final Expedition Team sessions and discussions
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  11. Day 24

    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Buenos Aires museums and attractions
    • Dine at traditional 'parrillas' serving Argentine steak
    • Experience tango dancing
    • Optional Post-Programs to extend stay
    Landmarks
    Buenos Aires
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  • MS Maud
    MS Maud
    MS Maud, previously MS Midnatsol, is named after one of the most famous polar vessels of all time, Roald Amundsens “Maud” from 1917. The… Read more
    Capacity
    500 - 970
    Built
    2003 Last Refurbishment: 2021
    Guests
    Crew
    75
    Length
    136 m / 446 ft
    Width
    22 m / 72 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    16140 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    15 kn / 28 kph / 17 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    262
    Deck
    9
    Deck with Cabins

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  • 2 local currencies

    You’ll encounter Argentine Peso in Argentina, Chilean Peso in Chile.

  • Plug types I, L

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