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Life Returns - Springtime Expedition to Antarctica

23 days
From Buenos Aires to Santiago
4.0
3 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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. Day 1

    Buenos Aires

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Buenos Aires independently
    • Dine at parrillas serving authentic Argentine steak
    • Learn tango dancing at local venues
    Landmarks
    Buenos Aires
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  2. Days 2 - 4

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Lunch including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Expedition Team lecture series on oceanography, geology, ornithology, and history
    • Science Center hands-on presentations
    • Wildlife viewing - scanning for wandering albatrosses and petrels
    • Use of onboard hot tubs
    • Use of panoramic sauna
    • Use of onboard gym
  3. Days 5 - 7

    Falkland Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Lunch including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Community walk around Stanley
    • Jubilee Villas gardens visit
    • Christ Church Cathedral visit
    • Historic Dockyard Museum visit
    • Albatross and penguin colony visits
    • Wildlife observation - seals and seabirds

    Optional Activities

    • Birding excursions
    • Hiking on Falkland Islands
    Landmarks
    Jubilee Villas Gardens
    Christ Church Cathedral
    Historic Dockyard Museum
    Stanley
  4. Days 8 - 9

    Cruising the South Atlantic

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Lunch including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Expedition Team lectures on South Georgia - wildlife, polar history, geology, glaciology, and whaling history
    • Expedition Team safety and environmental impact briefings
    • Citizen Science program participation
  5. Days 10 - 12

    South Georgia

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Lunch including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Multiple landing sites and wilderness exploration
    • Wildlife observation - penguins, seabirds, and seals
    • Visit to Grytviken - Sir Ernest Shackleton memorial site
    • Guided hikes and nature walks
    Landmarks
    Grytviken
    South Georgia
  6. Days 13 - 14

    At Sea Approaching Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Lunch including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Expedition Team lectures on Antarctica environmental guidelines and IAATO rules
    • Reflection time and recap discussions
  7. Days 15 - 19

    Antarctica

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Lunch including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Multiple landing sites on Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
    • Penguin colony visits - Gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins
    • Guided hikes and walks on Antarctic terrain
    • Wildlife observation - seabirds including skuas, petrels, and terns
    • Expedition Team lectures on Antarctic habitat and conservation
    • Potential kayaking among icebergs and seals
    • Potential snowshoeing excursions to viewpoints
    • Potential visits to abandoned whaling sites
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
    South Shetland Islands
  8. Days 20 - 22

    Drake Passage Crossing

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Lunch including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Drake Passage crossing
    • Expedition Team recap discussions and lectures on journey highlights
  9. Day 23

    Punta Arenas to Santiago

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Post-Program extension
    Landmarks
    Punta Arenas
    Santiago de Chile
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Operated by

Hurtigruten

4
(3 reviews)

Number of tours

101

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

33%

From the magnificent fjords of Norway to the ice-filled bays of Antarctica,...

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Hurtigruten Ship

  • MS Fram
    MS Fram
    The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled. MS Fram honors th… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2007 (refurbished in 2020)
    Guests
    318
    Crew
    Length
    114 m / 374 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    11647 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    20.2 m / 66 ft
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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    April 15th, 2022
    4
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Tour ID: 261587

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    Chile
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types I, L. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type L.

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    Argentina
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    Chile
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina.Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina.Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina.Chile. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina.Chile. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

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2026

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