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Antarctic Peninsula with Swan Hellenic

13-day expedition cruise holiday

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Summary

Short description

Discover the wild wonders of the Antarctic with Swan Hellenic

Highlights

  • Explore the wonders of the White Continent
  • Experience captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands
  • Sail in style aboard a state-of-the-art ice-class expedition ship
  • Savour the sights and tastes of Buenos Aires before and after your expedition

In Brief

  • 1 Night Buenos Aires
  • 2 Nights At sea
  • 4 Nights Antarctic Peninsula
  • 2 Nights At Sea
  • 1 Night Buenos Aires

About

Recommended for:
Expedition cruise | Wildlife

This epic voyage is a spectacular showcase for the drama and beauty of Antarctica. With nights either side of your expedition cruise in Buenos Aires you'll have the chance to explore this vibrant South American capital, before flying to Ushuaia, where you will aboard your luxury Swan Hellenic ship. The incredible concentration of wildlife and wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula await as you explore dramatic coastlines and cruise between icebergs and glaciers on board a fleet of Zodiacs. 

Day by day itinerary

Day 1
Depart UK

Start your holiday in style with included UK airport lounge access before your overnight flight to Buenos Aires.

Day 2
Buenos Aires

Arrive in Argentina’s capital, where you’ll be met and transferred to your city-centre hotel. Relax, or head out to explore, taking in the city’s vibrant barrios, from San Telmo to La Boca. A tango show is always a highlight in this wonderfully colourful city, as is a steak dinner, best enjoyed at one of the ubiquitous parillas. Our tip? Go for the bife de chorizo, washed down with a glass or two of Mendoza's finest red.

Stay: Buenos Aires accommodation

Meals: B

Days 3
Fly to Ushuaia & embark

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Ushuaia to board your state-of-the-art Swan Hellenic expedition ship. Settle in to your stateroom and then get to know your your fellow explorers over dinner as you set sail. 

Stay: SH Minerva or SH Diana

Meals: B D

Days 3-4
At Sea

With two days crossing the famed Drake Passage, take the time to relax and let the world go by. Head to one of the ship’s observation decks for stunning ocean views, take the opportunity to mingle fellow guests, or look ahead to your adventure with a visit to the library, stocked full of reference books. There’s also the chance to enjoy an expert lecture, or perhaps perfect your photography skills at the Expedition Lab.

Stay: SH Minerva or SH Diana

Meals: L D

Days 5-8
Antarctic Peninsula

Arrive on the shores of the White Continent where towering icebergs and mighty glaciers frame the vast colonies of penguins that make their home on this wild frontier. As the most accessible area of the continent, the region is host to several scientific bases alongside some truly spectacular scenery, such as the photogenic Lemaire Channel, a highlight of your voyage. Weather-dependent shore excursions might include Petermann Island where, among great numbers of Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags and skuas, huge, you'll watch lumbering elephant seals haul out from the icy ocean.

Stay: SH Minerva or SH Diana

Meals: B L D

Days 9-10
At sea

Relax once more as you enjoy two final days at sea, recounting your adventures with fellow guests, taking in views of the iceberg-strewn Drake Passage and, of course, making last use of the onboard spa.

Stay: SH Minerva or SH Diana

Meals: B L D

Day 11
Ushuaia/Buenos Aires

Arrive in Ushuaia and transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires where you'll spend a final night to enjoy the sights and tastes of this buzzing city. Or ask our one of our specialists if you prefer to extend your stay to include an estancia stay or explore more of Argentina.

Stay: Buenos Aires hotel

Meals: B

Days 12-13
Depart for UK

Transfer back to Buenos Aires airport in time for your overnight flight home to the UK.

Meals: B

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Our services are with you from start to finish:

  • Dedicated personal consultants
  • Free airport lounges on qualifying bookings
  • Care and guidance pre, post and during holiday
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