Buenos Aires | Hotel stay
Arrive in Argentina's capital and stay one night at the designated hotel before heading south.
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Buenos Aires round trip · Embark in Ushuaia · 12 days / 11 nights
12 days on the Antarctic Peninsula · Early booking: up to $500 off/person
Connect from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and board MS Fridtjof Nansen to cross the Drake Passage. Weather and ice permitting, explore the Antarctic Peninsula through landings, small-boat cruises and expedition activities. Two early-2027 departures are available to check; January 28 includes Chinese-speaking expedition staff.
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Download flyer (Chinese) ↓START & FINISHBuenos Aires round trip · Embark in Ushuaia
PACESee the day-by-day itinerary; confirm walking and transfer requirements
TRANSPORTATIONMS Fridtjof Nansen
ESTIMATED PRICEAsk for current pricingUSD per person · Multi-day hotel and cruise estimates usually assume double occupancy; airfare is usually separate
DAY BY DAY
A purpose to each day,
with the demanding parts made clear.
This is a representative rhythm for the journey. Cities, hotels, and sightseeing order may change by departure date. Before you decide, we review the final version with you point by point.
Fly to Ushuaia | Board Fridtjof Nansen
Take the arranged flight, complete local connections, boarding and safety briefings, then sail.
Cross the Drake Passage
Attend expedition talks, explore the Science Center and watch seabirds before reaching the peninsula.
Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
Conditions permitting, make landings, take small-boat cruises, walk ashore and observe wildlife. The team determines each day's locations and activities.
Return across the Drake Passage
Sort photographs, attend talks and recap the expedition, with time to rest.
Ushuaia | Fly back to Buenos Aires
Disembark and take the arranged flight to Buenos Aires to finish the expedition.
WHAT THE PRICE COVERS
What is usually included,
and what is usually separate.
Suppliers and departures differ. Use this as a reading guide, not as a substitute for the final confirmation.
Usually included
✓ Selected cabin and designated onboard dining
✓ One night at a designated Buenos Aires hotel
✓ Arranged Buenos Aires–Ushuaia flights and itinerary connections
✓ Expedition talks, Science Center and onboard activities
✓ Landings and small-boat cruises when weather and safety permit
✓ Listed itinerary taxes, subject to final confirmation
Usually separate
＋ Promotional cabin inventory and deposit deadline
＋ Cabin deck, size, balcony and current price
＋ International flights, early-arrival hotel and return connections
＋ Physical demands, equipment and insurance for landings
＋ Passport, visas, health declarations and Antarctic travel documents
＋ Deposit, final payment, cancellation and date-change terms
TRIP INQUIRY
For current departures and prices,
send your dates and party size.
Please also include children, older travelers, mobility needs, or room requests.
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