Introduction

Antarctica is an incredible destination with the power to transform those who are fortunate enough to experience it.

This South Georgia and Antarctica: Penguin Safari itinerary is the fastest way to get to the seldom visited South Georgia Island while also setting foot in the 7th continent.  Beaches teeming with king penguins and elephant seals greet us on this fabled island, where we’ll pay our respects to famed explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Antarctica awaits, with its soaring peaks and staggering expanse. Go further into the Antarctic sea on a Zodiac, experience the rugged peninsula from a sea kayak, undertake an exhilarating hike up a sparkling glacier, or share an endearingly comical moment with an inquisitive gentoo, chinstrap or Adélie penguin. In these ways and countless others, Antarctica will amaze, surprise and delight.

Start

Day

Accommodation

Type

Destination

Duration

Basis

Start

Day 1

day 0

Hilton Buenos Aires   Buenos Aires

1 night

B&B

Day 1

Day 2

day 1

Ultramarine    

14 nights

FB+

Day 2

Day 2

day 1

Ushuaia

day stop

Ushuaia

day

 

Day 2

Day 7

day 6

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

day stop

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

day

 

Day 7

Day 11

day 10

Antarctic Peninsula

day stop

Antarctic Peninsula

day

 

Day 11

Day 14

day 13

Drake Passage

day stop

Drake Passage

day

 

Day 14

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Buenos Aires: Hilton Buenos Aires

Hilton Buenos Aires Hilton Buenos Aires Queen Deluxe Room

Ultramarine

Fast Facts

16 Days / 15 Nights

Price

From:  $24,930 USD per person

Inquire on departures

Based on double occupancy.  Price based on Explorer Suite. Other cabins available - ask us for details!

Includes:

  • All meals, plus tea/coffee/juice around the clock
  • Wine or beer during evening meals
  • All zodiac excursions & landings with expedition leaders
  • One 10- to 15-minute helicopter flightseeing excursion (weather and logistics permitting)
  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with breakfast 
  • Group flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
  • Transfers from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires and round-trip from Ushuaia airport to the ship
  • Express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park after disembarkation in Ushuaia
  • Expedition gear: Parka ( to keep)  & waterproof boots ( on loan) 
  • Photographic journal documenting the expedition
  •  Onboard ship credit for $250US per person
  • Services of Civilized Adventures 
  • Complete pre-departure information and meeting (held in Calgary 1 month before departure)

 

Excludes:

  • International airfare
  • Passport and applicable visa expenses
  • Travel Insurance for Trip Cancellation / Interruption and Medical insurance   (mandatory)
  • Kayaking ( $995USD per person)
  • Onboard staff gratuities (recommended $15-20US per day, per person) 
  • Personal Items ( laundry, internet, spa)
  • Bar tab 
  • Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
  • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned
  • Arrival transfer from Buenos Aires airport to the hotel on Day 1
  • Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities (sea-kayaking/paddling)

 

Buenos Aires: Hilton Buenos Aires

Hilton Buenos Aires Hilton Buenos Aires Queen Deluxe Room

Ultramarine

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