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Antarctica & Falklands Expedition | Northbound (2025)

19 days
Start and end in Buenos Aires
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

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Overnight accommodation in Buenos Aires including breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Recoleta neighborhood
    • Visit Palermo parks and plazas
    • Dinner in San Telmo
    • Tango dancing at local bars, clubs, or confiterías
    • Pre-Program option to explore Patagonia (arrive a few days early)
    Landmarks
    Recoleta
    Palermo
    San Telmo
    Avenida Corrientes
  2. Day 2

    Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia in economy class
    • Transfer from Ushuaia airport to ship with town tour
    • Boarding and expedition team health and safety meeting
    • Welcome dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Lago Fagnano
    Monte Darwin
    Alberto de Agostini National Park
    Beagle Channel
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Days 3 - 4

    Drake Passage Crossing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Expedition team lectures on history, environments, and challenges of Antarctic exploration
    • Citizen Science program introduction
    • Professional photographer tips and guidance
    • Art classes
    • Sauna access
    • Indoor gym access
    • Outdoor running track use
    • Wellness area access (massage and facial available)
    • Meals and beverages in onboard restaurants

    Optional Activities

    • Massage treatments in Wellness Area
    • Facial treatments in Wellness Area
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Days 5 - 9

    Antarctica Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ice-cruise excursions guided by Expedition Team
    • On-shore landings to historic and scenic sites
    • Penguin colony visits at respectful distance
    • Expedition Team lecture program continuation
    • Citizen Science project participation
    • Loan of boots, trekking poles, and activity equipment
    • Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
    • Expedition photographer camera configuration assistance
    • Use of Science Center with library and microscopes
    • Meals and beverages in onboard restaurants

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking among the icebergs
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Antarctic Peninsula
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  5. Days 10 - 11

    Return Voyage to Falkland Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Expedition Team lecture program on explorers, marine biology, wildlife, oceanography, and climate change
    • Seawater sample examination and study
    • Explorer Lounge & Bar access
    • Hot tub access
    • Heated infinity pool access
    • Meals and beverages in onboard restaurants
    Landmarks
    Falkland Islands
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Days 12 - 14

    Falkland Islands Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flexible itinerary guided by captain and Expedition Team based on conditions
    • Penguin colony viewing and possible landings
    • Exploration of Stanley and surrounding islands

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Stanley on foot
    • Dining at Stanley restaurants
    • Visit Stanley pubs
    • Wildlife viewing from ship
    Landmarks
    Stanley
    East Falkland Island
  7. Day 15

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Expedition Team lectures and presentations
    • Sauna access
    • Hot tub access
    • Meals and beverages in onboard restaurants

    Optional Activities

    • Photo review and organization
    • Wildlife watching from deck
  8. Day 16

    Puerto Madryn and Valdes Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Valdes Peninsula nature reserve
    • Stroll through natural beauty of Valdes Peninsula

    Optional Activities

    • Marine mammal viewing
    • Bird watching with binoculars
    • Dining at local restaurants
    • Shopping at local arts and crafts shops
    Landmarks
    Puerto Madryn
    Valdes Peninsula
  9. Days 17 - 18

    Return to Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Infinity pool access
    • Outdoor gym access
    • Expedition Team interactions and conversations
    • Farewell dinner on final evening
    • Meals and beverages in onboard restaurants
  10. Day 19

    Buenos Aires Departure

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Buenos Aires
    • Post-Program to Iguazú Falls (optional extension)
    Landmarks
    Iguazú Falls
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Hurtigruten

Number of tours

101

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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    Capacity
    Built
    2020
    Guests
    530
    Crew
    Length
    140 m / 459 ft
    Width
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    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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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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ChildrenUnder 18

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