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Embark on an extraordinary voyage, exploring some of the wildest and most remote places on earth. This is a classic voyage through the wild beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula, featuring abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery.
Your voyage begins in Ushuaia, 'the city at the end of the world'. From here, embark on an unforgettable journey across the Beagle Channel and Drake Passage to reach the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the most beautiful and remote wildlife on earth.
For those with less time or who prefer to fly the Drake instead of sailing across, an alternative voyage (Antarctic Express) operates a shorter overall itinerary, with a flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island to embark the ship.
For advice on where to go, what to do and how to choose your perfect tour, talk to our Travel Experts.
Embark on an exceptional voyage to explore some of the most remote and wildest places on earth. This is a classic voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula, featuring abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery.
Arrive in Ushuaia and transfer to your hotel. This small city is the southernmost on earth, and often affectionately referred to as 'the city at the end of the world'.
Morning at leisure before embarkation commences in the late afternoon. Sail down the historic Beagle Channel. On his 1833 voyage aboard the HMS Beagle, after which the channel was named, Darwin wrote: 'It is scarcely possible to imagine anything more beautiful than the beryl-like blue of these glaciers, and especially as contrasted with the dead white of the upper expanse of snow.' (B,L,D)
Cross the legendary Drake Passage. Enjoy expert lectures on local wildlife and the history of the first explorers to have adventured to this remote part of the world. Take the opportunity to get to know your fellow adventurers, along with the expedition leaders. (B,L,D)
Spend the next four days exploring local bays, channels and landing sites by Zodiac, accompanied by the expedition team. Hike Antarctic landscapes, visit a research station, and look out for the Chinstrap, Adélie and Gentoo penguins along with a variety of seals and whales. Each excursion will present a new collection of creatures and scenery to delight you and keep your camera busy. (B,L,D)
The journey back across the Drake Passage provides final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air. Spend time on the deck, watching for seabirds and scouting for whales and enjoy presentations by your Expedition Team. (B,L,D)
Disembark after breakfast and continue with your onward arrangements, all of which can be organised by Wendy Wu Tours. (B)
Places Visited: Ushuaia - Beagle Channel - Drake Passage - South Shetland Islands - Antarctic Peninsula - Drake Passage - Beagle Channel - Ushuaia
All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price. If the dates we have available for this tour don't suit your needs, or you are not sure travelling as part of a group is for you, maybe a Private Tour would be more ideal. If your tour departs in less than 30 days, please call our travel experts to book.
Start Date | End Date | Ship | Start Location | End Location | Price From (Per Person)* |
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20th November 2021 | 30th November 2021 | Ultramarine | Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires | £14,100 |
19th December 2021 | 29th December 2021 | World Explorer | Ushuaia | Ushuaia | £13,600 |
Start Date | End Date | Ship | Start Location | End Location | Price From (Per Person)* |
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7th January 2022 | 17th January 2022 | World Explorer | Ushuaia | Ushuaia | £13,200 |
12th January 2022 | 22nd January 2022 | Ocean Adventurer | Ushuaia | Ushuaia | £11,100 |
16th January 2022 | 26th January 2022 | World Explorer | Ushuaia | Ushuaia | £13,200 |
17th January 2022 | 27th January 2022 | Ocean Diamond | Ushuaia | Ushuaia | £10,700 |
21st January 2022 | 31st January 2022 | Ocean Adventurer | Ushuaia | Ushuaia | £11,100 |
30th January 2022 | 9th February 2022 | Ocean Adventurer | Ushuaia | Ushuaia | £11,100 |
11th February 2022 | 21st February 2022 | Ultramarine | Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires | £14,100 |
13th February 2022 | 2nd February 2022 | Ocean Diamond | Ushuaia | Ushuaia | £10,700 |
6th March 2022 | 16th March 2022 | Ocean Diamond | Ushuaia | Ushuaia | £9,800 |
* prices are based on Twin Cabin occupancy
Departures for Solo travellers only are available for this tour on selected
dates.
In addition to being for solos only these departures feature smaller group sizes, free
airport lounge access and complimentary cocktails on arrival.
There are no dedicated Solo departures for this year. You can enjoy any of our tours with no Single Supplement on our Happy to Share option or explore the solo departures in other years.
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