Expedition Details
Dates
11th – 30th January, 2014
Duration
20 Days
Highlights
- Getting up close and personal with penguins, whales, and other Antarctic wildlife.
- Camping on the ice under the midnight sun in Antarctica.
- Whiz past icebergs in a zodiac.
- Visiting historic Antarctic landing sites and research stations.
- Hiking on the frozen continent most days (weather permitting).
- Experiencing the vibrant culture of Buenos Aires and South America.
- Hiking, kayaking, and canoeing along ancient waterways, past waterfalls, and seeing glaciers up close in South America.
- Meeting new people and making friends during the adventure of a lifetime.
- Sharing your amazing stories and photos with family and friends upon your return.
Brief Itinerary
| Day 1 | Fly Australia to Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires city tour and South American familiarisation |
| Day 3 | Cycling and kayaking adventure from Buenos Aires to the Paraná delta |
| Day 4 | Fly to Ushuaia and explore the city |
| Day 5 | Hiking and canoeing adventure in Tierra del Fuego national park |
| Day 6 | Board the ship and embark for Antarctica |
| Day 7-8 | Crossing the Drake Passage |
| Day 9-11 | Travelling south along the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands |
| Day 12-13 | Crossing the Antarctic Circle |
| Day 14-15 | Northbound along the Antarctic Peninsular |
| Day 16-17 | Antarctica to Ushuaia |
| Day 18 | Disembark from the ship and fly to Buenos Aires |
| Day 19-20 | Fly Buenos Aires to Australia |
For a detailed itinerary, click here.
Expedition inclusions
- 20 Day extended expedition
- Fully guided with two highly experienced and qualified staff
- Return group airfare from Sydney to Ushuaia (Argentina)via Buenos Aires
- Comprehensive travel and medical evacuation insurance (provided by Travel Insurance Direct)
- All meals
- Twin-share hotel and ship accommodation
- 14-day ship based expedition to Antarctica. Find out more about the ship.
- 1-nights camping on the ice in Antarctica (all equipment provided)
- Zodiac trips and shore landings
- 1-day Buenos Aires city tour
- 1-day cycling and kayaking journey of the Paraná Delta (near Buenos Aires)
- 1-day hiking and canoeing adventure in Tierra del Fuego National Park (near Ushuaia)
- Expedition wind-fleece jacket and t-shirt
- On ship drinks package (non-alcoholic)
- Carbon neutral offset for all travel
- ‘Quark’ Expedition Parka (to keep)
- Waterproof boots for Zodiac excursions and shore landings
- Service charges and tipping
What’s not included?
- Passport and Visa fees- Australian citizens are required to pay a ‘reciprocity fee’ before they enter Argentina. At the moment, this is approximately $100USD. This fee must be paid online and you must have a confirmation receipt prior to our outbound flight. Click here for details.
- Excess baggage charges. Click here for details.
- Additional Antarctic adventure options (by application only):
- Sea Kayaking: $950/person
- Mountaineering: $575/person
- Laundry whilst on the ship. Click here for details.
- Phone and Internet usage whilst on the ship. Click here for details.
- Souvenirs
- Spending money
Expedition fees: $16,750 (ex Sydney)
20% Deposit ($3,350) required to secure your place.
This deposit is non-refundable as it is used to pay non-refundable flight and ship booking deposits. If for some unforseen reason you need to cancel your booking then we will forward you the details to make a travel insurance claim.
Balance payment due 150 Days prior to departure (14th August).
Please see the booking conditions for further details.
