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Antarctica's Whale Season (Ocean Albatros)

11 days
Start and end in Ushuaia
4.5
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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 - 187
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ushuaia

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Ushuaia Airport to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Full day adventure to Tierra del Fuego National Park
    • Stroll around town and visit waterfront overlooking Beagle Channel
    • Sample handcrafted chocolate at local cafe
    Landmarks
    Tierra del Fuego National Park
    Beagle Channel
  2. Day 2

    Ushuaia to Ocean (Port Embarkation)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from hotel to port of Ushuaia
    • Boarding Ocean Albatros expedition cruise ship
    • Meeting with Expedition Team
    • Sailing through Beagle Channel

    Optional Activities

    • Morning walk downtown in Ushuaia
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
  3. Days 3 - 4

    Drake Passage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Crossing Drake Passage on Ocean Albatros
    • Lecture program with polar experts on Antarctic history, geology, and biology
    • Deck exploration for wildlife spotting
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
    South Shetland Islands
  4. Days 5 - 8

    South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • At least two daily Zodiac excursions to Antarctic Peninsula
    • Breakfast in Dining Room
    • Participation in Happy Whale Project (Citizen Science)
    • Access to ship's bridge with captain
    • Outer deck wildlife spotting
    • Polar plunge from Ocean Albatros

    Optional Activities

    • Optional kayaking excursion (Day Paddle - USD349)
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
    South Shetland Islands
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Days 9 - 10

    Drake Passage (Return)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final celebration dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Return crossing of Drake Passage on Ocean Albatros
    • Slideshow presentation of expedition photographs
    • Final celebration dinner
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
    Beagle Channel
  6. Day 11

    Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on Ocean Albatros
    • Disembarkation from Ocean Albatros
    • Morning transfer to Ushuaia Airport or downtown

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay in Ushuaia (arrange with booking agent)

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Intrepid Travel

Platinum Operator
Rating
4.5(12,069 reviews)
Response time
7 hours
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Intrepid Travel

  • Walter
    February 23rd, 2025
    Well done. The trip crossed the Antarctic circle. We did not go as far as promised but saw many glaciers and wildlife.
  • Rosana
    March 23rd, 2023
    The most incredible and adventurous trip of my life! Totally recommended!
  • Sam
    January 27th, 2023
    Great trip. One of best ones ever.

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  • From Tuesday
    9 Mar, 2027
    To Friday
    19 Mar, 2027
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    18 Mar, 2027
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    28 Mar, 2027
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    14 Mar, 2028
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    24 Mar, 2028
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    Departure on request
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Tour ID: 305137

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type I
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  • 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 July 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. 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 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Intrepid Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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