Antarctica Expedition
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Antarctica Expedition

The last wilderness — icebergs, penguins & the edge of the world

Antarctica7 daysLuxury · ~$2000/person/dayBalancedBest: Nov – Mar

Why We Recommend This Trip

Antarctica is the last true frontier — a continent of silence, ice, and wildlife that exists nowhere else. It will change how you see the planet.

Trip Highlights

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Penguin Colony Landing

Step ashore among thousands of gentoo and chinstrap penguins on remote Antarctic beaches.

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Cathedral Icebergs

Zodiac cruise through towering blue icebergs sculpted by wind and waves into surreal shapes.

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Whale Watching

Spot humpback and minke whales breaching in the nutrient-rich Antarctic waters.

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Polar Plunge

Take the ultimate dare — a plunge into the frigid Antarctic waters for bragging rights.

Day-by-Day Overview

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Embark from Ushuaia

Board the expedition vessel in the world's southernmost city.

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Drake Passage Crossing

Cross the legendary passage with wildlife lectures and seabird spotting.

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First Antarctic Landing

Zodiac ashore to a penguin colony and first iceberg encounters.

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Antarctic Peninsula

Explore dramatic bays, glacier walls, and leopard seal sightings.

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Whale Alley & Kayaking

Cruise through whale-rich waters, kayak among icebergs, and polar plunge.

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Research Station & Farewell

Tour a research station, final zodiac cruise, and captain's dinner.

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Drake Return & Disembark

Northbound crossing with photo workshops, disembark in Ushuaia.

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