Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, photo workshop, mountaineering
Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, photo workshop, mountaineering
Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, photo workshop, mountaineering
16 Days Starting and ending in Buenos Aires
Visiting: San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Provinz Tierra Del Fuego, Ushuaia, Canal De Beagle, Antarctica, Drake Passage, Melchior Islands, Brabant, Anvers Island, Neko Harbor, Paradise Bay, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Errera Channel
Tour operator:
Tour code:
48955
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
The Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, go mountaineering, and even camp out under the Southern Polar skies.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival At Buenos Aires
Location: San Telmo, Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: Anselmo
Arrival of your international flight (not included) at Buenos Aires.
Private transfer from the airport to the hotel with your Spanish-speaking guide.
Night at Anselmo hotel, located in the heart of San Telmo bohemian neighborhood.
Day 2 : Discovering Buenos Aires
Location: San Telmo, Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: Anselmo
Free day to dicsover the Argentinian capital by yourself or choose an optional activity to go into the xulture of this incredible country
Day 3 : Direction Ushuaia, Southern City In The World, Gate To Antarctica
Location: Provinz Tierra Del Fuego, Ushuaia
Accommodation Name: Los Altos
Your driver picks you up at your hotel and takes you to the airport.
Tahe a domestic flight (included) to reach your next destination.
Your driver welcomes you at the airport and drives you to your accommodation.
Day 4 : Oceanwide Cruise : End Of The World, Start Of A Journey
Location: Canal De Beagle, Ushuaia
Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise ship
Your voyage begins where the world drops off. Ushuaia, Argentina, reputed to be the southernmost city on the planet, is located on the far southern tip of South America. Starting in the afternoon, you embark from this small resort town on Tierra del Fuego, nicknamed “The End of the World,” and sail the mountain-fringed Beagle Channel for the remainder of the evening.
Day 5 : Path Of The Polar Explorers
Location: Ushuaia, Antarctica
Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise ship
Over the next two days on the Drake Passage, you enjoy some of the same experiences encountered by the great polar explorers who first charted these regions: cool salt breezes, rolling seas, maybe even a fin whale spouting up sea spray. After passing the Antarctic Convergence – Antarctica’s natural boundary, formed when north-flowing cold waters collide with warmer sub-Antarctic seas – you are in the circum-Antarctic upwelling zone. Not only does the marine life change, the avian life changes too. Wandering albatrosses, grey-headed albatrosses, black-browed albatrosses, light-mantled sooty albatrosses, cape pigeons, southern fulmars, Wilson’s storm petrels, blue petrels, and Antarctic petrels are a few of the birds you might see.
Day 6 : Path Of The Polar Explorers
Location: Ushuaia, Drake Passage
Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise ship
Over the next two days on the Drake Passage, you enjoy some of the same experiences encountered by the great polar explorers who first charted these regions: cool salt breezes, rolling seas, maybe even a fin whale spouting up sea spray. After passing the Antarctic Convergence – Antarctica’s natural boundary, formed when north-flowing cold waters collide with warmer sub-Antarctic seas – you are in the circum-Antarctic upwelling zone. Not only does the marine life change, the avian life changes too. Wandering albatrosses, grey-headed albatrosses, black-browed albatrosses, light-mantled sooty albatrosses, cape pigeons, southern fulmars, Wilson’s storm petrels, blue petrels, and Antarctic petrels are a few of the birds you might see.
Day 7 : Enter The Antarctic
Location: Ushuaia, Melchior Islands, Brabant, Anvers Island
Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise ship
Gray stone peaks sketched with snow, towers of broken blue-white ice, and dramatically different wildlife below and above. You first pass the snow-capped Melchior Islands and Schollaert Channel, sailing between Brabant and Anvers Islands.
Sites you may visit include:
Danco Island – Activities here may focus on the gentoo penguins nesting on the island, in addition to the Weddell and crabeater seals that can be found nearby.
Day 8 : Enter The Antarctic
Location: Ushuaia, Neko Harbor
Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise ship
Sites you may visit include:
Neko Harbour – An epic landscape of mammoth glaciers and endless wind-carved snow, Neko Harbour offers opportunities for a Zodiac cruise and landing that afford the closest views of the surrounding alpine peaks.
Day 9 : Enter The Antarctic
Location: Ushuaia, Antarctica, Paradise Bay
Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise ship
Sites you may visit include:
Paradise Bay – You may be able to take a Zodiac cruise in these sprawling, ice-flecked waters, where there’s a good chance you’ll encounter humpback and minke whales.
Day 10 : Enter The Antarctic
Location: Ushuaia, Port Lockroy
Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise ship
Sites you may visit include:
Port Lockroy – After sailing through the Neumayer Channel, you may get a chance to visit the former British research station – now a museum and post office – of Port Lockroy on Goudier Island. You may also be able to partake in activities around Jougla Point, meeting gentoo penguins and blue-eyed shags.
When conditions are right, you can snowshoe around the shore and to the old ski-way at nearby Damoy Point.
Day 11 : Entering The Antarctic
Location: Ushuaia, Petermann Island
Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise ship
Pléneau & Petermann Islands – If the ice allows it, you can sail through the Lemaire Channel in search of Adélie penguins and blue-eyed shags. There’s also a good chance you’ll encounter humpback and minke whales here, as well as leopard seals. Kayaking, glacier walks, and more ambitious mountaineering trips are the potential activities of this location.
Day 12 : Entering The Antarctic
Location: Ushuaia, Errera Channel
Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise ship
Neko Harbour – An epic landscape of mammoth glaciers and endless wind-carved snow, Neko Harbour offers opportunities for a Zodiac cruise and landing that afford the closest views of the surrounding alpine peaks.
Paradise Bay – You have the chance to make camp here like a true polar explorer, enjoying a supreme overnight Antarctic adventure.
Errera Channel – Possible sites in this area include Danco Island and Cuverville Island, but also the lesser known (though equally picturesque) Orne Island and Georges Point on Rongé Island.
On your last day of near-shore activities, you pass the Melchior Islands toward the open sea. Keep a sharp lookout for humpback whales in Dallmann Bay. You might also shoot for Half Moon Island, in the South Shetlands, with further chances for activities.
Conditions on the Drake Passage determine the exact time of departure.
Day 13 : Familiar Seas, Familiar Friends
Location: Ushuaia
Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise ship
Your return voyage is far from lonely. While crossing the Drake, you’re again greeted by the vast array of seabirds remembered from the passage south. But they seem a little more familiar to you now, and you to them.
Day 14 : Familiar Seas, Familiar Friends
Location: Ushuaia, Drake Passage
Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise ship
Your return voyage is far from lonely. While crossing the Drake, you’re again greeted by the vast array of seabirds remembered from the passage south. But they seem a little more familiar to you now, and you to them.
Day 15 : There And Back Again
Location: Canal De Beagle, San Telmo, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: Anselmo
Every adventure, no matter how grand, must eventually come to an end. It’s now time to disembark in Ushuaia, but with memories that will accompany you wherever your next adventure lies.
Group tra,sfer from the harbour to the airport.
Domestic flight to Buenos Aires.
Private tranfer to Anselmo hotel and overnight
Day 16 : Hasta Luego Argentina !
Location: Buenos Aires
Private transfer to the airport for your international flight
What's Included
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Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
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Nights in 3* hotels at Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
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Domestic flights (including luggage of 15kg)
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Private transfer to airport
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All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks
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Coffee and tea
Coffee and tea are included throughout the voyage.
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All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
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Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
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Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
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Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation
What's Not Included
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Passport and visa expenses
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Government arrival and departure taxes
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Meals ashore
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Baggage - cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended)
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Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature and telecommunication charges
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The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided)
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International flights
International flights are not included.
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international flights
Mode of Transport
Travel includes private transfers, domestic flights, and a cruise ship journey through the Antarctic waters.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays at the Anselmo hotel in Buenos Aires and Los Altos in Ushuaia, with nights aboard a cruise ship during your Antarctic voyage.
Check out our Q&As
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What activities are included during the voyage aboard the ship?
The voyage includes all shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac, a program of lectures by noted naturalists, and leadership by experienced expedition staff. Additionally, there are opportunities for free camping, kayaking, snowshoeing/hiking, photo workshops, and mountaineering.
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What wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?
You can expect to see a variety of wildlife including gentoo penguins, Weddell and crabeater seals, wandering albatrosses, grey-headed albatrosses, black-browed albatrosses, light-mantled sooty albatrosses, cape pigeons, southern fulmars, Wilson’s storm petrels, blue petrels, Antarctic petrels, humpback whales, minke whales, and possibly leopard seals.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation includes nights in 3-star hotels in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, and onboard a cruise ship during the voyage.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, all meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship, including snacks, coffee, and tea, are included. Meals ashore are not included.
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What kind of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes domestic flights (including luggage of 15kg), private transfers to and from the airport, and luggage transfer from the pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation. There is also a pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia directly after disembarkation.
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What should I bring for the tour?
It is recommended to bring personal items, telecommunication devices, and appropriate clothing for cold weather. Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes is provided. Baggage, cancellation, and personal insurance are strongly recommended.
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Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?
Yes, additional costs not included are passport and visa expenses, government arrival and departure taxes, meals ashore, excess baggage charges, personal insurance, and customary gratuities for stewards and other service personnel aboard.
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What kind of assistance is available during the tour?
The tour provides 24/7 English-speaking assistance.
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What kind of educational opportunities are available during the voyage?
The voyage includes a program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff, providing educational opportunities about the regions visited.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?
If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.
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What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?
It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
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What happens after I book?
The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!
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Free Date Changes
Today Voyages allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 65 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Today Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.