Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Recoleta district
- Visit Palermo parks and plazas
- Dinner and tango dancing in San Telmo
- Visit local bars, clubs, or confitería along Avenida Corrientes
- Pre-Program option: Explore Patagonia (arrive a few days early)
Landmarks Recoleta Palermo San Telmo Avenida Corrientes - Day 2
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Transfer from hotel to Buenos Aires airport
- Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia in economy class
- Transfer from Ushuaia airport to ship including town tour
- Meeting with Expedition Team - health and safety briefing
- Welcome dinner on board
- Evening stroll on deck
Landmarks Lago Fagnano Monte Darwin Alberto de Agostini National Park Beagle Channel - Days 3 - 4
Drake Passage
Drake Passage- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lectures by Expedition Team on Antarctic history, environments, and challenges
- IAATO regulations and Antarctic ambassador training
- Citizen Science program introduction
- Onboard photographer tips and tutorials
- Art classes
- Sauna access
- Indoor gym access
- Outdoor running track use
- Access to Science Center
Optional Activities
- Massage treatments in Wellness Area
- Facial treatments in Wellness Area
- Snacks in onboard restaurants
Landmarks Drake Passage - Days 5 - 9
Antarctica
Antarctica- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ice-cruises guided by Expedition Team
- On-shore landings to historic and scenic sites
- Visits to penguin colonies at respectful distance
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for activities
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographer camera configuration assistance
- Ongoing lecture program by Expedition Team
- Citizen Science wildlife cataloging projects
- Deck wildlife viewing
- Explorer Lounge & Bar access
- Outdoor hot tub access
- Heated infinity pool access
Optional Activities
- Kayaking among the icebergs
- Citizen Science project participation
Landmarks South Shetland Islands Antarctic Peninsula - Days 10 - 11
Drake Passage Return
Drake Passage Return- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition Team lecture program - history, marine biology, wildlife, oceanography, climate change
- Seawater sample examination at Science Center microscopes
- Deck wildlife viewing
- Explorer Lounge & Bar access
- Outdoor hot tub access
- Heated infinity pool access
Landmarks Drake Passage Falkland Islands - Days 12 - 14
Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flexible landings based on conditions
- Possible visits to penguin colonies
- Wildlife viewing from ship
Optional Activities
- Explore Stanley on foot
- Visit local restaurants and pubs in Stanley
- Bird watching and photography
Landmarks Stanley East Falkland Island - Day 15
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition Team lectures and presentations
- Sauna access
- Hot tub access
- Deck viewing and wildlife watching
Optional Activities
- Photo review and organization
- Socializing with fellow travelers
- Day 16
Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Puerto Madryn beaches
- Explore the town - walking, sampling local foods, shopping for arts and crafts
- Optional excursion to Valdes Peninsula UNESCO World Heritage Site to view marine mammals and birds
Landmarks Puerto Madryn Valdes Peninsula - Days 17 - 18
At Sea Return
At Sea Return- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner on the last evening)
Included Activities
- Outdoor gym access
- Infinity pool access
- Deck relaxation and sun soaking
- Conversations with Expedition Team
- Farewell dinner
- Day 19
Return to Buenos Aires
Return to Buenos AiresOptional Activities
- Explore Buenos Aires
- Post-Program option: Visit Iguazú Falls, one of the largest and most impressive waterfalls in the world
Landmarks Iguazú Falls
