19 Day Antarctica Cruise with Buenos Aires & Falkland Islands (MS Amundsen) -Cat. XT/XTD/XY
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Monday, Nov 18, 2024 | Friday, Dec 06, 2024 | Get Quote | |||
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 | Monday, Dec 30, 2024 | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
All sightseeing and itinerary inclusions are subject to favorable weather conditions and safety issues. Weather and conditions in the Antarctic region are often unpredictable and the captain of the ship will make adjustments according to passenger comfort and safety
DAY 1 - Depart for Argentina
Depart for Argentina
DAY 2 - Arrive in Buenos Aires
Arrive in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel. The city's beauty is apparent as you drive through this 19th century "Paris of South America" with its elegant architecture, wide tree-lined boulevards, striking monuments and sprawling parks. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3 - Buenos Aires City Tour
Discover the city's highlights this morning on a tour that includes the Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Casa Rosada (government palace); see the balcony where Eva and Juan Peron made their speeches. Then, to the colorful La Boca neighborhood, a working-class barrio, and the old quarters of San Telmo and Caminito, a mix of colonial style homes, narrow lanes, artists' lofts and very trendy cafes. Drive to the Recoleta Cemetery, final resting place of many of the wealthiest and most important Argentine historical figures. The grounds here cover more than four city blocks, filled with tombs adorned by works of local and international sculptors, and more than 6,400 mausoleums including the tomb of Eva "Evita" Peron. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure before this evening's tango lesson with professional Argentine tango dancers. Tonight, participate in the optional Argentine Dinner and Tango Show
Optional: Buenos Aires Dinner & Tango Show (PM)
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4 - Flight to Ushuaia, Cruise Embarkation
Arrive in the quaint city of Ushuaia at the southern tip of South America and transfer to the port for embarkation on the MS Roald Amundsen. After a warm welcome by the captain and crew, time to settle in and get acquainted with your new surroundings. Tonight's dinner celebrates the beginning of your extraordinary voyage of discovery to the Great White Continent
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5 - Beagle Channel, Drake Passage
The journey begins as you navigate through the Beagle Channel, a strait in the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago. Sailing onward, reach the legendary Drake Passage, a body of water that marks the convergence of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, where the nutrients are pushed to the surface attracting a multitude of seabirds and whales. Spend time on deck observing the horizon and the variety of seabirds that float in the air currents of the ship's wake, such as the black-browed albatross, sooty shearwaters, and white-chinned petrels. On board, the ship's expedition team provides enriching lectures on various topics ranging from history to wildlife that will enhance your experience and prepare you for the extraordinary days that lie ahead
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 - Crossing the Drake Passage
The ship continues through the 600-mile-wide Drake Passage,* an important trade route named after the 16th-century explorer Sir Francis Drake who sailed these rich ocean waters, prolific in marine life. On board, there'll be lectures on various topics ranging from history to wildlife in preparation for your visit to Antarctica. Approaching Antarctica, you'll be informed about current guidelines for visiting this vulnerable environment. From the deck, view numerous species of seabirds, whales, dolphins, seals, albatross and more. Wildlife is plentiful here in this starkly beautiful area*The Drake Passage is known for its rough waters.
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 - South Shetland Islands
When land is spotted for the first time, you'll know you have reached the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands. This group of islands, lying to the north and roughly parallel to the Antarctic Peninsula, is a haven for wildlife. Here, observe vast penguin rookeries, Antarctic fur seals, and wallowing southern elephant seals. The exploration of these sub-Antarctic islands includes a hike (weather and conditions permitting) at crescent-shaped Half Moon Island, to a view point that is a popular place to look for whales in the bay facing towards the Bransfield Strait. Enjoy staggering panoramas of sheer cliffs rising from the sea and snow-covered peaks
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 - South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland chain of Islands, with its breathtaking mountainous views and looming glaciers, is completely ice covered. At lunar-like Deception Island, sail into the natural harbor of this volcanic island and view the abandoned whaling station known as Hektor. On board, there are lectures, scientific experiments and astonishing views from the deck
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 - South Shetland Islands
Antarctica is truly unlike anything you have ever experienced. Be prepared for an incomparable discovery of Antarctica with your experienced expedition leaders. Today, a thrilling passage through the scenic Errera Channel and crunching icebergs, takes you to the islands of Danco and Cuverville, the latter being home to one of the largest known colonies of chinstrap penguins. The Errera Channel, a waterway between Rongé Island and the Arctowski Peninsula, is narrow and truly magnificent. Because of its shallow and narrow waters, you may be treated to a fantastic spectacle of icebergs wedged against each other creating a massive ice sculpture
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 - Antarctic Peninsula
Go ashore at Neko Harbor, one of the few places where you can land on the mainland. The scenery is stunning. Surrounded by mountains and nestled in fjord-like Andvord Bay, that stretches far into the Antarctic Peninsula. Here, visit a gentoo penguin colony, view elephant & leopard seals and hike to a viewpoint to soak in the stunning scenery
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 - Antarctic Peninsula
Today's route will focus on the most scenic bays and channels of the Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows, and whale feeding areas. Enjoy Pleneau Island with its beautiful iceberg scenery, located west of Booth Island at the southern end of the Lemaire Channel. Here, watch for southern elephant seals, gentoo penguins, kelp gulls and south polar skuas
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 - Crossing the Drake Passage
After spending remarkable days in Antarctica, gather together to share your impressions and recap everything you have experienced thus far. Perhaps spend time on deck looking for wildlife and join lectures to learn more about your next destination, the Falkland Islands
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13 - Crossing the Drake Passage
Today, the ship continues through the Drake Passage towards the Falkland Islands. During your time at sea, a variety of activities will be arranged on board
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14 - Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
Today, arrive in the Falkland Islands, home to more than 70 animal and bird species including king penguins and albatross. Discover Port Stanley, capital of the Falklands. After the Antarctic peninsula, it's almost surreal to arrive in a town that looks like an old-style English seaside town with red phone boxes, red buses, and pubs. Several excursions will also be offered to explore the wilderness and the wildlife. As you reach the westernmost settled outposts in the Falklands, you will see remote farms that have been owned by families for over several generations
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15 - New Island, Carcass Island in the Falklands
There are several potential landing sites in the Falklands including New Island, with its impressive colony of albatross. Bird lovers will enjoy going ashore on Carcass Island, a paradise abundant with ducks, geese, penguins, albatross, caracaras, and wrens. You may opt to hike to Leopard Cove, a fantastic sandy beach where you can meet Magellanic and gentoo penguins. Many different options lie ahead, conditions permitting
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 16 - The Falkland Islands - East and West
The archipelago consists of two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland, which you'll explore during daily zodiac excursions and landings. The Falklands, teeming with wonders of wildlife and nature, is a totally unpolluted environment with fantastically clear blue skies, seamless horizons, vast open space, and beautiful white sand beaches
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 17 - Beagle Channel
Departing the Falklands, sail through the Beagle Channel, a strait in the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago towards Ushuaia. During the final day at sea, you will continue your lecture series and discuss your experiences of the Falkland Islands. On this last night on board, it's time to wish a fond farewell to the caring staff and crew
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 18 - Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Flight to Buenos Aires
Disembark this morning in Ushuaia, and transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. On your last night in Argentina, share memories of your fabulous journey and bid farewell to your Tour Manager at dinner
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 19 - Depart Argentina
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
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Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
Package Includes
Some departures may be offered from a nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking. Other departure cities available.
This itinerary requires a high level of physical fitness. All passengers must be able to walk on uneven or slippery surfaces and to climb on and off the small boats used for landings. An expedition cruise is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking, have heart conditions or require frequent medical care.
Tour Highlights
Cruise Amenities
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities
Additional Information:
Land only prices does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include flights Buenos Aires-Ushuaia & Ushuaia-Buenos Aires.
Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM.
Passengers departing Buenos Aires on day 19 should select flights that depart no earlier than 9 AM.
Passport information must be submitted to us Travel at least 60 days prior to departure.
The route and program may vary according to weather conditions, season changes and safety issues.
While sailing with Hurtigruten, passengers are subject to the cruise line's Terms & Conditions which can be viewed at:
Accommodation Details:
Triples are not available.
Please note that specific cabins cannot be requested. Your cabin number will be assigned upon embarkation.
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Recoleta Grand Hotel
This deluxe hotel is located in Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires, close to many attractions.
Recoleta Grand Hotel
This deluxe hotel is located in Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires, close to many attractions.
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