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Buenos Aires, Los Glaciares & Antarctica
USD 21200
NOV-MAR
21 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 32050 per person
This trip includes only the very best lodges in each location, suitable if you are looking for the ultimate polished and elegant experience.
Trip Summary
Start location : Buenos Aires EZE
Buenos Aires
Los Glaciares
04 : Estancia Nibepo Aike
05 : Estancia Nibepo Aike
06 : Estancia Nibepo Aike
07 : Explora El Chalten
08 : Explora El Chalten
09 : Explora El Chalten
Antarctic Peninsula
End location : Buenos Aires EZE
Buenos Aires
Set in the northeast of Argentina, Buenos Aires is the capital city and the main transport hub for the country. Whilst some travellers want to get through here as fast as possible, it’s actually quite an interesting place to explore, especially if you are into tango, steak and football. There’s some rather cool little hotels too.
Day 1 , 2 , 3
Arrival : Buenos Aires EZE
lodge
Legado Mitico Buenos Aires
Legado Mitico Buenos Aires is set in the Palermo Soho district of Buenos Aires.
Guest accommodation is in eleven rooms.
Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina.
The city was founded in 1536 and is filled with historic architecture.
It's a pretty hectic place, renowned for its prodigious rush hour traffic.
Some of the older barrios are relatively attractive places to explore ...
... where you will soon discover that beef is a way of life in Argentina ...
... as well as tango dancing.
Of course the other great Argentinian passion is soccer.
The old port area of Puerto Madero has been completely redeveloped ...
... and now contains a number of leading hotels.
Los Glaciares
Set in the south of Argentina, Los Glaciares is a substantial national park which contains dramatic mountain peaks, vast glaciers and stunning lakes. There’s a wide selection of outdoor activities, including some great hiking and horseback riding, plus some wonderfully remote and authentic estancias.
Day 4 , 5 , 6
Fly : Buenos Aires AEP to El Calafate FTE
lodge
Estancia Nibepo Aike
Estancia Nibepo Aike is located in the Los Glaciares area of southern Argentina.
Guest accommodation is in ten cosy rooms.
Eight of these are Standard Rooms ...
... and two are Superior Rooms.
The property is still an authentic working farm.
Horse-back riding is included in the room rate.
The property is contained within a vast and very scenic private valley.
There is also an extensive network of vehicle tracks and hiking trails.
From the lodge it is possible to cross the lake heading north ...
... where a short walk up a hill on the other side ...
... leads us to a first view of the famous glacier.
The enormous Perito Moreno glacier is an iconic highlight ...
... where you can view blocks of ice the size of large buildings collapse into the water.
It is also possible to go hiking on the glacier itself.
Day 7 , 8 , 9
lodge
Explora El Chalten
Explora El Chalten is located in the Los Glaciares area of southern Argentina.
Guest accommodation is in 20 comfortable rooms.
Guest accommodation is in 20 comfortable rooms.
Antarctic Peninsula
Set around 850 km south of South America, the Antarctic Peninsula is by far the most accessible and easily visited parts of the continent, renowned for its diverse scenery, dramatic ice formations and rich marine wildlife. Visited from Argentina and Chile, with cruise itineraries from 7 to 24 nights.
Day 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20
Fly : El Calafate FTE to Ushuaia USH
lodge
PL Antarctic Peninsula 10A
This eleven night trip travels by sea from Argentina, down to the Antarctic Peninsula and back.
This expedition takes place on the 139 guest, medium-specification Seaventure.
Guest accommodation is in 82 cabins in five specifications, including ...
... Porthole Staterooms ...
... Window Staterooms ...
... Veranda Staterooms ...
... and Owner's Suites.
The trip departs from Ushuaia in southern Argentina ...
The first two days is spent crossing the infamous Drake Passage ...
... to arrive at King George Island in South Shetland ...
... which is home to the main airport and several larger research stations.
This Russian Orthodox church is a familiar landmark.
From there we head south, passing by the stunning Livinston Island ...
... where we might encounter our first penguins.
The tiny Half Moon Island lies in the lea of Livingston Island ...
... and is usually a great place to view chinstrap penguins.
We next turn southeast, to reach the volcanically active Deception Island ...
... whose flooded caldera provides the safest mooring in the region.
Historically the island has served as a major centre for seal-hunting and whaling operations ...
... but has been uninhabited since the 1970s, when powerful eruptions created havoc.
Here we can see more penguins, including these chinstraps.
Next, we cross the channel to reach the Antarctic Peninsula.
Continuing south, we reach the dramatic Lemaire Channel ...
... where Wilhemina Bay is a famous location for whale-watching, especially Jan-Mar.
We may also visit the historic British base of Port Lockroy.
Next, we usually turn north and head towards the tip of the Peninsula.
Here we may stop at the research station at Hope Bay, on the tip of the Peninsula ...
... in the hope of a high quality penguin encounter.
We may then explore the nearby Paulet Island ...
This is usually a good area to get out in the kayaks ...
... and to get out on foot ...
Being an ice-breaker, our ship may also be able to head down the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula ...
From there we head back across the Drake Passage to Ushuaia.
Day 21
Departure : Buenos Aires EZE
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