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12 Días / 11 Noches
Ushuaia - Drake Passage - Antarctic Explorer Cruise
USD 14889
If this is your first visit, our classic Antarctic Explorer voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula in 11 days. Conquer the famed Drake Passage in your choice of four stabilized, polar-class vessels; explore majestic natural environments by zodiac and on foot; get up close and personal with penguins, whales and other wildlife; and enjoy talks on history, biology and glaciology by onboard polar experts. You can personalize your adventure with options that suit your interests, and cross the 7th Continent off the list—your way.
Arrival at Ushuaia airport and transfer to your accommodation. Rest of the day at leisure.
Pick up at the hotel to enjoy one of the most incredible tours in Ushuaia. We invite you to reach the true End of the World to feel the excitement of being in a unique and magical place.
We will head towards Tierra del Fuego National Park, which is located 12 km from the center of the city of Ushuaia.
Before entering the National Park, we will stop at the End of the World Train station (optional) where passengers who wish to can choose to take the mythical train ride (about 60 minutes) that ends inside the National Park.
Those who do not take the train ride can enjoy a short walk in the Tierra del Fuego forest.
Once the train ride is over, the group will meet again inside the Park with the vehicle and guide to continue the tour to Ensenada, a bay that combines the Andes, the sub-Antarctic forest and the sea in one place.
We will continue to other panoramic points within the area.
Embarkation will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail down the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of anticipation as you depart—the next time you see land, you’ll be in the world’s most southern continent.
Your days at sea are filled with presentations led by your Expedition Team on photography, wildlife, glaciology, and history. In between presentations, spend time on deck looking for wildlife or chatting with your shipmates over a drink at the bar.
The most common reaction upon reaching the White Continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is beyond words, since few places are as untouched and enduring as Antarctica. You will begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the attention of explorers and travelers alike. Every time we visit Antarctica, we witness something new or unexpected, which means that your expedition will be unlike any other—creating a unique, personal experience.
Each day, you will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore glaciated bays, channels and landing sites. Your Expedition Team will take care of you at each landing, whether you are hiking the Antarctic landscape, visiting a research station or consorting with chinstrap, Adélie and gentoo penguins, all of which can be found here. Keep an eye out for Weddell, fur, crabeater and leopard seals as well as curious whales, such as humpbacks, minkes, or perhaps orcas while on a Zodiac cruise. Each excursion will present a new collection of creatures to delight you and keep your camera busy.
The journey back across the Drake Passage provides final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air Spend time on the deck, watching for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy presentations by your Expedition Team and celebrate the experiences shared exploring Antarctica.
You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning. After disembark transfer to the airport to board your return flight.
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