Hotel: Stays in Buenos Aires, Iguazu Argentina and Brazil, Rio including daily breakfast

Flights: International Flights from Australia and flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Expedition Cruise

• A stay in a cabin of your choice
• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening (subject to licensing laws, excludes premium drinks)
• All day coffee, tea and soft drinks
• Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
• A complimentary Ocean Bottle water bottle to refill on board and take home
• Wind and waterproof expedition jacket
• Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
• Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note, streaming is not supported
• Use of sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room, lounges and more
• Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX – though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated
• Range of included activities

 Overnight flight.The arrival date is subject to change based on flight times specified during the booking process.
Named hotels are based on availability and are subject to change without notice. Alternative hotels will always be of equal or higher star rating.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Fly Australia to Buenos Aires Hotel Stay
An overnight stay in Buenos Aires is the ideal way to start your Antarctic adventure.  Home to a proud and diverse community of porteños, or ‘people of the port’, this city is a sensuous fusion of faded European splendour and Latin American panache.  There are plenty of places to explore, including many parrillas serving authentic Argentine steak. Or maybe you’d like to practise your dance moves in the famous hometown of the tango.

Day 2 | Fly Buenos Aires to Ushuaia Transfer to Ship
Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where we’ll meet your hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for exploring polar waters. This bustling port is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the world’s southernmost city.  After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to settle into your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.

Day 3 -4  | At Sea – Drake Passage
On the two-day crossing through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your polar expedition cruise.  Visit the onboard Science Centre and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. You’ll learn how to make your visit as safe and as low-impact as possible, and about the Citizen Science projects you can join.   There’s plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy some delicious cuisine and meet fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.

Day 5 – 9 |  Antarctica: another world
Nothing quite prepares you for the awe of Antarctica. Surrounded by towering glaciers, the continent will fill you with wonder as you spend five magical days exploring its frozen landscape. When we arrive, the Antarctic summer is coming to an end, so you can look forward to seeing the landscape beautifully illuminated by breathtaking sunsets. It’s a great time to see penguins in their final stage of moulting and its peak whale-watching season as large amounts of krill lure cetaceans to the area. You’ll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice cruises. You may even get a chance to go kayaking among the icebergs. Back on board, the Expedition Team will continue their lectures, helping you grow in your insights into the frozen continent.

Day 10-11 | The Drake Passage
As you savour your Antarctic experiences, prepare for more adventures ahead as we cruise towards the Falkland Islands. Your Expedition Team will brief you about the history and biology of the islands. In the Science Centre, you can look through the microscope at the tiny krill and phytoplankton that sustains so much of the region’s wildlife.
Get tips from our professional photographer to improve your images or join workshops on wildlife painting and nautical knots. You can also book a spa treatment, visit the gym, and enjoy the locally sourced, regionally inspired dishes in our restaurants.

Day 12 -14|  Wildlife of the Falklands
The Falkland archipelago is filled with seamless horizons and white sands teeming with birdlife. Only the occasional farm dots the landscape. You’ll find grassy hills and wildflowers, in contrast to the vast whiteness of Antarctica. You’ll also enjoy a community walk around Stanley, taking in the Jubilee Villas gardens, Christ Church Cathedral and the Historic Dockyard Museum.  Our landings, hikes and excursions are, as always, guided by the conditions. We hope to visit albatross and penguin colonies, which are often found sharing space with seals, and getting as close as we can without disturbing them.

Day 15 |  At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea as we sail towards Puerto Madryn. You’ll have experienced so much in Antarctica and the Falklands that your head will likely be a swirling kaleidoscope of special memories and new knowledge.  Join the Expedition Team in the Science Centre to examine special interests in more depth. Learn more about photography, or simply relax on deck, mulling over the highlights of a memorable adventure.  End the day in the Explorer Lounge & Bar with the new friends you’ve made on your trip, sharing experiences over a relaxing drink.

Day 16 | Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn boasts warm temperatures and beautiful beaches. It’s also the gateway to the dramatic Valdes Peninsula, and while we’re here, you can explore the stunning nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.  You might get the chance to see marine mammals. There are also no less than 180 species of birds living on the peninsula, so don’t forget to bring your binoculars. Stroll through the tranquil natural beauty of the reserve, enjoy a delicious bite to eat and browse the local arts and crafts shops.

Day 17-18 |  At Sea
As you sail the final leg from Puerto Madryn to Buenos Aires, enjoy your final day at sea. Join the Expedition Team in the Science Centre to examine special interests in more depth. Learn more about photography, or simply relax on deck, recalling the highlights of your memorable adventure. And don’t forget to contribute your findings to Citizen Science projects. End the evening in the Explorer Lounge with the new friends you’ve made on your trip, sharing experiences over a relaxing drink.

Day 19  | Buenos Aires Hotel Stay 2 nights

End the evening in the Explorer Lounge with the new friends you’ve made on your trip, sharing experiences over a relaxing drink.

Day 19 | Enjoy an expedition finale in Buenos Aires
As your expedition to Antarctica and the Falklands comes to an end in Buenos Aires, take some time to reflect on everything you’ve experienced on this incredible journey. Your mind will be swirling with memories of icy landscapes and the resident wildlife, and your camera will contain images you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Overnight stay at Double Tree by Hilton.

Days 20 |  Buenos Aires Hotel Stay
Enjoy a day at leisure. OVernigiht hotelstay at Double Tree by Hilton.

Days 21 |  Fly Buenos Aires – Iguazu Argentina Side
2 night stay at Hotel Mercure

Days 22 | Iguazu
Enjoy a tour of the Argentinian side of the falls.

Days 23 | – Iguazu Brazil
Enjoy a tour of the Brazilian side of the falls and check in for a one-night hotel stay at the Recanto Cataratas.

Days 24 |  Fly Iguazu to Rio
2 night stay  stay at the Windsor Leme

Days 25 |  Rio
Enjoy a morning at leisure, before enjoying an afternoon Christ the Redeemer tour. Overnight stay at the Windsor Leme.

Days 26 | Fly Rio to Australia
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Day 27 |  Arrive Australia