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Exploring Antarctica's Spring (Ocean Albatros)

11 days
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Start and end in Ushuaia
4.5
12,074 traveler reviews
  • Rolling ocean waves are framed by the circular portholes of a ship, giving a traveler’s view across open sea.
  • Hundreds of penguins crowd a rocky island with snow-capped mountains and the Beagle Channel stretching behind.
  • A line of king penguins stands on a stony shore while an expedition cruise ship anchors just offshore in Antarctic waters.
  • Bright skies over Ushuaia’s harbor showcase docked vessels with the backdrop of rugged, snow-dusted Andes peaks.
  • Colorful Ushuaia sits on the shore beneath dramatic snow-covered peaks under a wintry sky.
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  • Two travelers in expedition gear stand beside a flag reading 'Welcome to the Antarctic Continent' on a snowfield.
  • Hikers in red parkas follow a rocky coastal trail above a windswept shoreline.
  • Long line of red-jacketed hikers walks along a black volcanic ridge above an icy sea.
  • Blue expedition cruise ship sails beneath multicolored rock cliffs at golden hour.
  • Group of bundled travelers in an inflatable boat raise paddles amid snowy Antarctic peaks.
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Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 187
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ushuaia

    Optional Activities

    • Browse main street for souvenirs
    • Try local snacks (empanadas)
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  2. Day 2

    Ushuaia

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with captain and fellow travellers)

    Included Activities

    • Board the Ocean Albatros
    • Safety and orientation meeting
    • Welcome dinner with captain and fellow travellers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Maritime Museum
    • Shopping in Ushuaia
  3. Days 3 - 4

    Drake Passage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Citizen Science program - help collect data on Antarctic ecosystems
    • Educational talks on regional history, geology and ecology by Expedition Team
    • Seabird spotting from deck
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
    Antarctic Convergence
  4. Day 5

    South Shetland Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac expedition to South Shetland Islands
    • Walk on Deception Island black sands
    • Explore abandoned research base ruins (1960s)

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak exploration
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Deception Island
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  5. Days 6 - 8

    Antarctic Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac expeditions to Antarctic Peninsula
    • Visit active scientific bases
    • Visit historic landing sites
    • Wildlife observation - penguin breeding and nesting behaviour
    • Iceberg viewing
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  6. Days 9 - 10

    Drake Passage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory meal with Expedition Team and fellow travellers)

    Included Activities

    • Slideshow of trip moments
    • Photography contest
    • Celebratory meal with Expedition Team and fellow travellers
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  7. Day 11

    Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend your stay in Ushuaia (requires prior arrangement with booking agent)

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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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    4 Nov, 2026
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    14 Nov, 2026
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    13 Nov, 2026
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    23 Nov, 2026
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  • Vaccines
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    • 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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    • For any tour departing before July 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 24th, 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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