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Trip Overview

Expedition

More About The M/S Expedition

The M/S Expedition will be your home away from home on this voyage! View a deck plan and learn more about the amenities and features of our expedition ship.

What's Included

- 9 nights on board the M/S Expedition
- all meals included on board the ship
- 10 expedition staff and naturalists
- Scheduled visits to modern scientific research station
- all shore excursions and Zodiac cruises in Antarctica
- 1 night accommodation in Ushuaia

Group Size

Max 120 on M/S Expedition in Antarctica

Group Leader

10 Expedition staff/naturalists.

Accommodation

Twin Share Hotel (1 night), On board M/S Expedition in triple, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with ensuite bathrooms and port holes or a window) (9 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of two beds and are outside facing. Double beds are available in suites, subject to availability.

Transport

M/S Expedition, zodiac.

Meals Included

All meals included onboard the ship, drinks at additional charge.

Meal Budget

All meals included while on board. Drinks and tips while on the ship are not included.

Notes

1. Read this itinerary as a guide only; our exact route and program varies according to ice and weather conditions and the wildlife we encounter. Flexibility is the key to the success of this expedition. Visits to research stations depend on final permission.

2. Shared triple cabins are same sex cabins only. Males and females can not stay in triple cabins together unless their traveling party has booked all berths in the cabin.

Recommendation

For a version of this tour including Buenos Aires and flights please see the Antarctica Classic Package - Trip Code XPCASX.

Destination Guide

Argentina, Antarctica
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Trip Reviews

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I had a great time, although being able to speak Spanish really helped in terms of getting around the places once we got there. High points: I really liked Oaxaca, wish we had more time there, and Uxmal. It was a nice trip and I met a lot of great people.

Kristy Haller

United States

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Small Group Adventure Tours - G.A.P Adventures

Antarctica Classic - M/S Expedition

11 days ex Ushuaia

Trip Code: XVCASX

Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, amazing wildlife, immense icebergs.

A true adventure to the world's most remote wilderness! Our 11-day Antarctica Classic expedition focuses on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the planet's most impressive wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Throughout our voyage, our team of lecturers and guides will share their knowledge of the region's remarkable natural history.

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Available: [7+] spaces available

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$3690

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Brief Itinerary | View Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the worlds most southerly city. Arrive in Ushuaia at any time.

Day 2 Embark upon the M/S Expedition

Embarkation on the Expedition begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia. We enjoy the evening sailing through the Beagle Channel.

Day 3-4 Drake Passage

Our adventure begins with a 400-mile crossing of the passage that bears the name of the 16th-century English explorer Sir Francis Drake. The ship is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean. Take in daily lectures from your expedition team and keep an eye out for the first sightings of icebergs, whales, and albatross following in the ship's wake.

Day 5-8 Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands

Experience some of the most unique wildlife viewing and inspiring scenery in the world as you set foot on the Antarctic continent. Take two excursions per day (conditions permitting), and encounter Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adélie penguin rookeries, Weddell, Crabeater and Leopard seals, and Orca, Humpback and Minke whales in the cold Antarctic waters. The Peninsula also has a remarkable human history. During the voyage we will learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world.

Day 9-10 Drake Passage

Today we begin our journey north to our home port of Ushuaia. Review the highlights of our Antarctic experience with our lecturers and staff, and keep your eyes open on the observation deck for some final whale sightings.

Day 11 Depart Ushuaia

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