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Highlights of Antarctica (MS Fridtjof Nansen, 2024)

12 days
Start and end in Buenos Aires
4.0
3 traveler reviews

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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+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Practice tango dancing
    • Dine at traditional parrillas (Argentine steakhouses)
    • Explore Buenos Aires neighborhoods and attractions
    • Optional Pre-Program to experience the city more extensively (available for additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Buenos Aires
  2. Day 2

    Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Ushuaia
    • Transfer from Ushuaia airport to ship with brief town tour
    • Expedition Team briefing
    • Explore ship facilities and amenities
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia
    Martial Glacier
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Days 3 - 4

    Drake Passage Crossing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Expert lectures on Antarctica history and science
    • Visit onboard Science Center
    • Climate change and polar science discussions
    • Introduction to Citizen Science projects
    • Wellness facilities access (sauna, hot tubs, pools, gyms)
    • Fine dining in included restaurants

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard spa and wellness treatments (additional cost)
    • Optional Citizen Science project participation
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Days 5 - 9

    Antarctica Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
    • Ice cruising in Antarctic waters
    • Wildlife viewing (whales, penguins, seals)
    • Expedition Team guidance on all landings
    • Loan of boots, trekking poles, and activity equipment
    • Professional photography tips and guidance
    • Expert lectures from Expedition Team
    • Full Science Center access

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking among icebergs (available at additional cost)
    • Optional small-group activities with Expedition Team (additional cost)
    • Optional shore excursions with local partners (additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Antarctica
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Days 10 - 11

    Drake Passage Return Crossing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Reflection time and photo review
    • Wellness facilities access (sauna, hot tubs, pools, gyms)

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard spa and wellness treatments (additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  6. Day 12

    Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Post-Program in Buenos Aires (available for additional cost)
    • Additional overnight stays if needed due to flight timings (additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia

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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
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Hurtigruten

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within 3 days
Cancellation policy

Hurtigruten Ship

  • MS Fridtjof Nansen
    MS Fridtjof Nansen
    MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to Hurtigruten’s fleet of custom-built ships – and represents the next generation of expeditio… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2020
    Guests
    530
    Crew
    Length
    140 m / 459 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    20 889 T
    Electricity
    Beam
    23.6 m / 77 ft
    Cruising Speed
    15 knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 263741

  • Currency
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    Argentina
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

    Type I
    Argentina
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Hurtigruten. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

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