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A Classic Antarctica Cruise

Duration
14 days
Price guide
From $18,630 per person
Ideal time to visit
Mar – Nov
Book-ended with stays in sultry Buenos Aires, this 14-day Classic Antarctic Peninsula Cruise will take you on an extraordinary journey to the White Continent. On your exhilarating luxury cruise you will discover glittering icebergs and marine life such as penguins, seals and whales. You’ll be lead on exciting expeditions by specialist guides to uncover the secrets of this wild and largely unexplored continent – kayaking and taking a Zodiac to icebergs, and hiking through frozen lands. You’ll return home with memories to last a lifetime.

Trip highlights

  • Join an expert guide on a tour of Buenos Aires
  • Experience an Argentine asado
  • Cross the famous Drake Passage, passing the Polar Front
  • Experience wildlife at some of its rawest forms
  • Take a Zodiac trip across Neko Bay
  • Visit Port Lockroy and send a postcard at the post office

Bespoke trips with Jacada

We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:

  • Luxury accommodation throughout
  • Expert guides throughout
  • Private transfers in Buenos Aires
  • Meticulously selected experiences
  • Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge

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Itinerary in detail

Every trip is shaped around you. Below is a sample route to start from; we change any part of it to suit you.

Days 1-2

One night in Buenos Aires

Spend your time relaxing and exploring the wonderful city of Buenos Aires. Your travel designer will recommend the top activities, restaurants, bars and shopping neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires so that you can make the most of your time here. They can also organise a privately-guided history, culture or art tours as well as more specialist experiences such as personal shopping trips, wine tasting and tango lessons.

One night in Buenos Aires

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A city tour of four balconies

This exclusive tour introduces you to four of Buenos Aires’ most distinctive districts, revealing its rich history and culture. Your expert guide will share extensive knowledge as you explore political centres, artist hubs and European-influenced barrios. 

Day 3

One night in the southern-most city in the world

Your luxury stay in Ushuaia will be action packed. A private local guide will pick you up to give you a tour of this frontier city and take you on a guided boat trip across the Beagle Channel, following in the (watery) footsteps of Charles Darwin on his famous expedition. You can also spend time onboard the Austral Fuegino (known as the “train at the end of the world”); a historic, narrow gauge steam train that will take you along a scenic route into the Lapataia National Park. At the end of each day you’ll return to Ushuaia to rest at a top class hotel.

One night in the southern-most city in the world

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Days 4-13

10-day Antarctica Cruise

Spend your time exploring the magnificent Antarctic Peninsula on your choice of Jacada’s selected luxury expedition cruises. Part of the continent of Antarctica, the Antarctic Peninsula consists of a 500-mile-long mountain chain and numerous off-lying islands, offering the most dramatic scenery and the biggest variety of wildlife in Antarctica. Penguins, seals, whales and glittering icebergs inhabit these waters and on land, you’ll get to explore one of the world’s most pristine natural environments. There’s an abundance of exhilarating activities to enjoy during your cruise before you fly back to Buenos Aires.

10-day Antarctica Cruise

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Day 14

A final night in Buenos Aires

Enjoy your final night back in Argentina’s capital, warming up with a day of exploring this fiery city and an evening of scintillating entertainment in the form of a tango show and dinner at an exclusive venue.

A final night in Buenos Aires

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★★★★★

“Antarctica, Patagonia & Atacama”

We, a group of 18 seasoned travellers, have just accomplished our 1-month journey to Antarctic and South America. We have safely returned home - Hong Kong. This is definitely one of our VERY MEMORABLE travel journey together. Kit, Berni and earlier on, Jobi, the travel planners of Jacada Travel are top on our list of APPRECIATION. Patagonia, Antarctica (in traveling…

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Why book with Jacada

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Positive Impact

    We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.

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