Enjoy the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula on an Antarctic Explorer voyage. Conquer the famed Drake Passage, explore majestic natural environments by zodiac and on foot, get up close and personal with penguins, whales and other wildlife and enjoy talks on history, biology and glaciology by onboard polar experts.
Language
Spanish, English
Time Zone
GMT -3
Currency
Antarctic Dollar (AAD)
Argentine Peso (ARS)
U.S. Dollar (USD)
Average Temp
7° F (annual)
17° F (October – March)
Antarctic Expedition
Discovering the 7th Continent
Inspire Your Expedition with Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Arrive in Buenos Aires
Transfer to hotel
Accommodations: Hotel TBD
Day 2 – USHUAIA
Group transfer to airport for private charter flight to Ushuaia
Transfer to downtown Ushuaia – explore on your own
Embarkation:
- Sail along Beagle Channel through Tierra Del Fuego archipelago
Accommodations: Quark Expeditions Ultramarine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 3-4 – CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE
Get to know your Expedition Team, shipmates &Â
      what lies ahead
Accommodations: Quark Expeditions Ultramarine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 5-8 – SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Daily Zodiac excursions:
- Local bays, channels & landing sites
- Scenic hikes
- Penguin rookeries, whales, southern seals
Accommodations: Quark Expeditions Ultramarine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 9-10 – CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE
Presentations by Expedition Team
Watch for seabirds & whales
Accommodations: Quark Expeditions Ultramarine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 – USHUAIA / PATAGONIA / BUENOS AIRES / HOMEWARD BOUND
Disembark in Ushuaia
Group tour: Tierra del Fuego National Park (Patagonia)Â
Group transfer to airport for private charter flight toÂ
       Buenos Aires
Connect with flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Starting at $12,300.00 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, airfare not included)
Itineraries are customized to travelers’ interests and preferences.
Final prices will vary based on dates of travel and number of travelers.
We took three trips arranged by NEI to Peru, Ecuador and Tanzania. Our private tours, with just the driver/guide, my wife and me, were planned with great attention to detail and helped us enjoy ourselves without having to worry about the logistics. All vacations were spectacular, done very well by the NEI staff and their local contacts. Highly recommend.
Lou D.
Lakewood Ranch, FL
When to go:
Best times are from October to March
What to eat:
Continental & Vegetarian cuisine
aboard the ship
What to pack:
For Excursions: wool & synthetic layering clothing & socks; warm scarf & hat; waterproof pants; waterproof gloves & glove liners; swimwear; sunscreen, UV sunglasses & ski goggles; waterproof backpack; parka (provided by Quark – yours to keep); insulated waterproof boots (loaned by Quark); camera equipment; binoculars
Aboard the Ship: casual clothing; comfortable non-slip closed-toe flat shoes; seasickness & other medications; universal converter/adapter
