Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll touch down in Buenos Aires where your APT Tour Director meets you right at the airport. From there, it's a transfer to the Alvear Palace Hotel in Recoleta, one of the city's most upscale neighborhoods. Check in, get settled, and you'll have time to meet the other travelers on your trip before dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
- Day 2
Buenos Aires
A guided city tour takes you through Buenos Aires' main attractions. You'll walk through Recoleta Cemetery with its ornate mausoleums, then head to La Boca where colorful colonial buildings line the streets and tango culture still thrives. Later, swing through Palermo to see the trendy cafes and neighborhoods that have become the city's creative hub. By evening, return to the hotel for a ship briefing that covers what to expect on your Antarctic cruise ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- City tour of Buenos Aires including Recoleta Cemetery
- Visit to La Boca neighbourhood
- Visit to Palermo neighbourhood
- Ship briefing
Landmarks Recoleta Cemetery La Boca Palermo - Day 3
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia to Antarctic Peninsula
Early morning brings your private charter flight to Ushuaia at the southern tip of South America. Once there, you'll do a guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park where guanacos roam freely across the landscape. After a light lunch, board the Seabourn Venture expedition ship. Meet your Expedition Leader and naturalist guides, then settle in for a captain's welcome dinner while the ship moves through the Beagle Channel with its dramatic mountain scenery.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch), Dinner (Captain's welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seabourn Venture)
Included Activities
- Exclusive APT private charter flight to Ushuaia
- Guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Boarding of Seabourn Venture expedition ship
- Captain's welcome dinner
Landmarks Tierra del Fuego National Park Beagle Channel - Day 4
Drake Passage Crossing
The ship crosses the Drake Passage, the body of water that separates South America from Antarctica. It's known for rough conditions, but the crossing is part of the adventure. Throughout the day, your Expedition Team holds presentations about Antarctic wildlife, the region's history, and its geology. These sessions prepare you for what you'll encounter over the next several days.
Included Activities
- Crossing Drake Passage
- Expert presentations on Antarctic wildlife, history and geology
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 6
Antarctic Peninsula (Flexible Itinerary)
Now you're in Antarctic waters with flexible daily plans that change based on ice, weather, and where animals are congregating. Zodiac boats take you close to penguin rookeries and seal colonies while you scan for orca, humpback whales, and minke whales. You'll visit Deception Island, an active volcano with ruins from an old whaling station. Time permitting, stop at Port Lockroy, a working scientific base, where you can pick up a postcard with an authentic Antarctic stamp.
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions to penguin rookeries
- Zodiac excursions to seal colonies
- Visit to Deception Island
- Optional visit to Port Lockroy scientific base
- Wildlife spotting for orca, humpback and minke whales
Optional Activities
- Purchase and send Antarctic postcard from Port Lockroy
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula Deception Island Port Lockroy - Day 11
Drake Passage Crossing
The ship turns north and crosses the Drake Passage again heading back toward South America. Spend time on deck watching for whales and other marine life. There's plenty of downtime on the ship too, so relax in your cabin or use the ship's facilities while the naturalists continue spotting wildlife and sharing insights.
Included Activities
- Crossing Drake Passage
- Wildlife spotting
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 13
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Disembark in Ushuaia and board your private charter flight back to Buenos Aires. The flight gives you time to reflect on the Antarctic experience and chat with fellow travelers. Once you land in Buenos Aires, transfer back to the Alvear Palace Hotel and settle in for your final night in South America.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Exclusive APT private charter flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
- Day 14
Buenos Aires
You'll choose from several activity options to explore Buenos Aires on your own terms. Whether that's visiting museums, walking through different neighborhoods, or shopping, the day is yours to design. This evening, dress up for a special farewell dinner featuring an authentic tango show with live music and dancing, plus a full meal to celebrate the end of your trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with tango show performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with tango show performance
Optional Activities
- Tigre and Paraná River Cruise - Head to the island town of Tigre and enjoy a cruise over the rivers and canals of the Paraná Delta
- City Walking Tour - Discover the Parisian character of Buenos Aires, visiting Plaza San Martin, Plazoleta Pellegrini and more
- Teatro Colón Tour - Immerse yourself in Buenos Aires' sophisticated high-arts scene on a fascinating tour of the iconic Teatro Colón, considered one of the world's leading opera houses
Landmarks Plaza San Martin Plazoleta Pellegrini Teatro Colón Tigre Paraná Delta - Day 15
Buenos Aires to Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll be driven to the airport for your flight home, bringing your Antarctic and South American journey to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
