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Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula, Operated by Quark

14 days

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Start and end in Buenos Aires

4.4 (12,409 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Exodus Adventure Travels
Polar: Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 4 - 18
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Accommodation
Hotel (Buenos Aires Hotel), Houseboat (Ultramarine)
Optional Activities
- Explore Buenos Aires independently
Day 2
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Houseboat (Ultramarine)
Included Activities
- Private charter flight to Ushuaia
- Free time to explore Ushuaia
- Embarkation on ship
- Sail along Beagle Channel
Landmarks
Beagle Channel
Day 3
Drake Passage Crossing
Drake Passage Crossing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Houseboat (Ultramarine)
Included Activities
- Cross Drake Passage
- Wildlife watching
Landmarks
Drake Passage
Day 4
Drake Passage
Drake Passage
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Houseboat (Ultramarine)
Included Activities
- Expert presentations on photography, wildlife, glaciology and history
- Deck time for wildlife watching
Landmarks
Antarctic Convergence
Days 5 - 6
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Houseboat (Ultramarine)
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions to bays and landing sites
- Visit penguin rookeries
- Wildlife watching for whales and seals
- Zodiac cruising for marine mammal viewing
Optional Activities
- Helicopter-supported adventures (weather permitting)
Landmarks
South Shetland Islands
Antarctic Peninsula
Days 7 - 9
Antarctic Circle - Crystal Sound and Marguerite Bay
Antarctic Circle - Crystal Sound and Marguerite Bay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Houseboat (Ultramarine)
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising in Crystal Sound and Marguerite Bay
- Visit Detaille Island and British Antarctic Survey hut
- Adélie penguin colony viewing
- Iceberg viewing
- Wildlife spotting for seals and marine mammals
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flightseeing over Antarctic Circle and Crystal Sound (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Antarctic Circle
Crystal Sound
Marguerite Bay
Detaille Island
Castle Peak
Adelaide Island
The Gullet
Fuchs Ice Piedmont
Debenham Islands
Days 10 - 11
Antarctic Peninsula - Northbound
Antarctic Peninsula - Northbound
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Houseboat (Ultramarine)
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions along Antarctic Peninsula
- Wildlife watching for seabirds, seals and whales
Landmarks
Antarctic Peninsula
Days 12 - 13
Drake Passage - Return Crossing
Drake Passage - Return Crossing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Houseboat (Ultramarine)
Included Activities
- Recross Drake Passage
- Expert presentations including photo-and-video compilation
Landmarks
Drake Passage
Day 14
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembarkation in Ushuaia
- Transfer to airport
- Charter flight to Buenos Aires

Landmarks
Beagle Channel

Landmarks
Drake Passage

Landmarks
Antarctic Convergence

Landmarks
South Shetland Islands
Antarctic Peninsula

Landmarks
Antarctic Circle
Crystal Sound
Marguerite Bay
Detaille Island
Castle Peak
Adelaide Island
The Gullet
Fuchs Ice Piedmont
Debenham Islands

Landmarks
Antarctic Peninsula

Landmarks
Drake Passage

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Where You'll Stay

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Buenos Aires Hotel
Hotel
day 1
Ultramarine
Houseboat
Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12

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Exodus Adventure Travels

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Rating: 4.4 (12,409 reviews)
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4.4

CK4.0•March 2023
The trip was amazing and the pristine environment in Antarctica needs to be seen and felt to be appreciated. Quark...
The trip was amazing and the pristine environment in Antarctica needs to be seen and felt to be appreciated. Quark provided a platform to conduct the the trip in a sustainable manner, impeccable procedures to preserve the environment and also good food to enjoy. Thoroughly enjoyable and unforgettable trip. One suggestion for Quark is to clearly advise future participants to cater 2-3 days leeway to allow for flights delay or cancellation due to the changeable weather conditions. There was a 2 days delay for my trip due to planes being unable to land in Antarctica due to accumulated snow on the runway. This caused a frantic rush to change flights and other travel arrangements for many participants aggravated by the limited internet access in Antarctica which could be avoidable or mitigated if the participants were advised of probable delays prior to the trip.Show more
Shauna5.0•January 2023
we loved our crossing the circle via Buenos Aires trip, we had greattest expenerices in Antarctica. Services team and...
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Adrish5.0•January 2023
Trip of a lifetime from Quark. Couldn't ask for a better experience - The Ocean Adventurer was the perfect ship for...
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- Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula, Operated by Quark

Itinerary

Introduction

Buenos Aires

Optional Activities

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Included Activities

Drake Passage Crossing

Included Activities

Drake Passage

Included Activities

South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Antarctic Circle - Crystal Sound and Marguerite Bay

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Antarctic Peninsula - Northbound

Included Activities

Drake Passage - Return Crossing

Included Activities

Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

Included Activities

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Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula, Operated by Quark

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Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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Included Activities

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