Overview
Itinerary
On arrival in the Argentine capital, you'll be met and transferred to your luxurious hotel in the cosmopolitan Recoleta neighbourhood. Settle in before meeting your APT Tour Director and fellow travellers. Stay Two Nights: Buenos Aires, Alvear Palace Hotel
This morning, delve deeper into Buenos Aires' sights on a city tour. Discover the must-visit destinations, including Recoleta Cemetery, the colourful streets of La Boca, and the trendy neighbourhood of Palermo.
This evening, meet for a ship briefing in anticipation of your exciting cruise ahead. (B)
Signature Experiences:
- Take a tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park, where you can experience the rugged natural beauty of Argentina's southern tip. If you're lucky, you may spot a roaming guanaco (a close relative of the llama).
Sail across the Drake Passage, the cruising gateway to Antarctica. Learn about the adventures ahead during informative, interactive and entertaining presentations on the wildlife, history and geology of Antarctica, delivered by your expert Expedition Team. (B/L/D)
On arrival in Antarctica, your itinerary becomes flexible in order to maximise your discovery of this enchanting world of ice and water. Your Captain will chart a course based on the most exciting sights and the most favourable ice and weather conditions. Each day on your cruise you'll enjoy Zodiac rides. Visit penguin rookeries, seal colonies and keep an eye out for orca, humpback and minke whales that frequent these waters.
Head to Deception Island, an active volcano once home to a whaling station. You may also get the opportunity to stop at the Port Lockroy scientific base. From here, you can send a postcard with a rare Antarctic stamp. (B/L/D)
Return across the Drake Passage. Enjoy time on board and wildlife spotting. (B/L/D)
Today, disembark your ship in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires on your included APT private charter flight, then be transferred to your luxurious hotel. Stay Two Nights: Buenos Aires, Alvear Palace Hotel (B)
Freedom of Choice:
- Perhaps head to the island town of Tigre and enjoy a cruise; explore the city's vibrant street art culture; discover the Parisian character of Buenos Aires' architecture; or join a fascinating tour of the iconic and majestic Teatro Colon, considered the world's leading opera house by acoustic finesse, and immerse yourself in the city's sophisticated high arts scene.
Your adventure comes to an end today following breakfast with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- All internal flights within South America, including a return APT private charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- Freedom of Choice inclusions in one location
- APT Tour Director and Expedition Team
- Transfers, tipping, porterage and port charges
- Luxury dining – a total of 35 meals
- All beverages included during your cruise
- 10 nights aboard APT Antarctic charter Seabourn Venture
- Four nights at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- Weather and water conditions may cause changes to Antarctica cruise itinerary
- Enquire for solo traveller pricing
- Flights to and from South America are not included
- Travel insurance is mandatory on your Antarctica cruise
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Explore under the sea by submarine, above the sea by zodiac or double seated kayak and on land by mountain bike. Read more
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Trip Reviews (2) Most Recent 'Antarctic Voyage' Reviews
The expedition, yes expedition and not a holiday, was ...read more challenging for some as the twice daily zodiac trips to the mainland involved a dressing up/layering against the cold and somewhat difficult landings (no warm water and soft white sand). The naturalists, experts in a variety of animal, plant, mammal, fish fields, made the trip. Their enthusiasm in their fields excited the passengers to enjoy and learn while away. A visit to Port Lockroy, the British Antarctic station is a bonus. My only concern was pre-expedition in Buenos Aires where several meals were missing, something not encountered with our previous APT trip in Europe.
Global Journeys, our travel agent, were delightful and promptly helpful.
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APT Antarctica featuring South America (2026)
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