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Life Returns - Springtime Expedition to Antarctica

23 days
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From Buenos Aires to Punta Arenas
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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

    Buenos Aires

    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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  3. Days 2 - 4

    At Sea

    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
  4. Days 5 - 7

    Falkland Islands

    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
  5. Days 8 - 9

    Cruising the South Atlantic

    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
  6. Days 10 - 12

    South Georgia

    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
  7. Days 13 - 14

    At Sea Approaching Antarctica

    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
  8. Days 15 - 19

    Antarctica

    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
  9. Days 20 - 22

    Drake Passage Crossing

    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
  10. Day 23

    Punta Arenas to Santiago

    Punta Arenas to Santiago

    Optional Activities

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

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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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  • 3 local currencies

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

  • Plug types I, L, G

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