Classic Antarctica
Classic Antarctica
Itinerary
Fly to Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires with British Airways. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meal
Buenos Aires
Morning arrival. Transfer to the Hotel Intersur Recoleta or similar for 1 night. Hotel upgrades available. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional city tour. (N)
Fly to Ushuaia
Fly to Ushuaia, the world’s most southerly city and stay overnight at Hotel Albatros or similar. (B)
Ushuaia & embarkation
Morning at leisure to explore the town or take an optional excursion, such as a visit to the Tierra del Fuego National Park. This afternoon, board your expedition vessel for a cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula. Set sail through the Beagle Channel, which is particularly rich with birdlife. You may see penguins, cormorants, petrels, and black-browed albatrosses. (B, D)
The Drake Passage
Undertake the 640km crossing of the legendary Drake Passage to reach the waters of the Antarctic Convergence and the Southern Ocean. Enjoy daily lectures from the expedition team on wildlife, history and the environment. Spend time on deck keeping watch for first sightings of icebergs or spotting the seabirds that follow in the ship’s wake. (B, L, D)
The Drake Passage
At leisure onboard (B,L,D)
South Shetland Islands & the Antarctic Peninsula
Over the next four days, navigate south stopping at the South Shetland Islands, then pass through the Bransfield Strait and on to the Antarctic Peninsula. Marvel at the breathtaking scenery of icebergs, calving glaciers, snowy mountains and ice-choked waterways. Enjoy the possibility of up-close encounters with marine mammals. You may spot seals hunting or sunbathing, visit seabird and penguin rookeries, or see humpback, minke, and orca whales. Learn about the remarkable human history and the feats of polar explorers.
The expedition team aims to make two daily shore landings by Zodiacs. Hike along snowy ridges or pebbled beaches, explore bays and channels and navigate amid icebergs.
The voyage itinerary and excursions are subject to weather, sea and ice conditions, as well as wildlife sightings.
South Shetland Islands & the Antarctic Peninsula
At leisure onboard (B,L,D)
South Shetland Islands & the Antarctic Peninsula
At leisure onboard (B,L,D)
South Shetland Islands & the Antarctic Peninsula
At leisure onboard (B,L,D)
Drake Passage
Head north back across the Drake Passage to Ushuaia. (B L, D)
Drake Passage
At leisure onboard (B,L,D)
Ushuaia * Buenos Aires
Disembark in Ushuaia and transfer to the airport. Fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel for 1 night. (B)
Fly to London
Fly to London with British Airways. (B)
London
Morning arrival. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Immense icebergs & spectacular glaciers
- Penguin rookeries & basking seals
- Take Zodiac rides & shore Excursions
- Learn about the human history & polar exploration
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- Local excursions where applicable
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