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Penguin sighting in Antarctica

Patagonia to Antarctica Expedition

Buenos Aires to Valparaiso - Example 19 Day Cruise aboard MS Fram
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Choose an adventure that will take your breath away. Explore the Chilean fjords, see Cape Horn, take a hike on a deserted Antarctic island and caress an iceberg with your bare hand. Onboard you can attend fascinating lectures on the wildlife and topography you’ve just experienced, as well as enjoy theme days and activities. Get ready for a cruise with one highlight after another.
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Highlights
  • Discover the infinite white wilderness of Antarctica
  • Get close to the stunning marine life in a kayak
  • Enjoy exceptional Penguin encounters
  • Hike through the spectacular Torres del Paine
Activities
Places Visited
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Buenos Aires

Stay overnight at a hotel in Buenos Aires.

Day 2: Fly Buenos Aires to Ushuaia | Embark

Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia to board MS Fram.

Day 3: Drake Passage

Cross the infamous Drake Passage, where the Atlantic meets the Pacific.

Day 4-9: Antarctica

The infinite white wilderness of Antarctica creates unforgettable impressions. Kayak in Antarctic waters amidst icebergs, hike snowy paths to spectacular viewpoints and hear glaciers calve. We may even have an opportunity to camp under the polar sky

Day 10-11: Cape Horn

After several fascinating days exploring Antarctica, make your way back north to the South American continent, landing on Cape Horn if conditions allow.

Day 12: Chilean fjords’

The Chilean fjords’ deep channels and mountain walls that plunge into icy seas leave a profound impression. This wild and remote area seems almost untouched by humans.

Day 13-14: Torres del Paine National Park

See the lofty rock formations called ‘Torres del Paine’ (Towers of Paine). Experience azure lakes, trails that meander through emerald forests, roaring rivers, and a radiant blue glacier.

Day 15: Sailing through Patagonia

Sailing through Patagonia, we visit the remote village of Puerto Edén in Bernardo O’Higgins National Park. There are great hiking opportunities around this settlement, which can only be reached by water. The 250 inhabitants include the 15 remaining members of the indigenous Kawéskar people

Day 16: Waters of Patagonia

The expedition continues north through Patagonian waters and iconic Andean seascapes.

Day 17: Cosmopolitan Castro

The island city of Castro is known for its colorful ‘palafitos’, wooden houses mounted on stilts along the shoreline. Visit the Iglesia San Francisco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the unique Churches of Chiloé, as well as nearby Chiloé National Park.

Day 18-19: Sailing North towards Valparaiso | Disembark

  • 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
As you make your way along the Pacific coast to Valparaíso, recap the expedition and enjoy interesting lectures. Spend some time on deck looking for wildlife and luxuriate in days at sea.

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MS Fram

Experience your polar travel aboard MS Fram

MS Fram

MS Fram features a refreshed look, with upgraded cabins and a modern Science Center that brings you closer to remote destinations. Built for polar travel and hosting 200 guests, it carries on the legacy of Fridtjof Nansen’s historic Arctic exploration vessel.
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Restaurant Aune
Science Center

Buenos Aires - Hotels

CasaSur Palermo Hotel Exterior

CasaSur Palermo Hotel

Elegantly decorated in a chic and contemporary style, CasaSur Palermo Hotel provides 61 rooms that were designed to suit our guest's every need. They feature minimalist furnishings, hardwood floors, and delicate textures, preserving the hotel's design philosophy.
Fierro Hotel Boutique Exterior

Fierro Hotel Boutique

Set in the lively Palermo Hollywood neighborhood, this hip hotel features a colorful facade is 8 km from Teatro Colón and 4 km from the galleries of the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires.
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Enjoy a restful stay at the Casa Calma

Casa Calma

The only certified eco-hotel in the city, guests to Casa Calma Hotel will encounter the finest in modern sustainable accommodations. Spacious rooms each equipped with a personal spa center, minimalist public spaces, organic eateries and more at this boutique hotel.
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Polar Inside cabin
Polar Inside - I
Upper-deck cabin No window Double bed (optional twin) Bathrobes and slippers on request Guests: 2 | Size: 10-13 m2
Polar Inside - I
Polar Outside - FJ
Upper-deck cabin Window (limited or no view) Refrigerator Double bed (optional twin) Bathrobes and slippers on request Guests: up to 2 | Size: 17-21 m2
Polar Outside - N
Polar Outside - N
Lower-deck cabin Window Double bed (optional twin) Bathrobes and slippers on request Guests: 2 | Size: 10-13 m2
Arctic Superior - U
Arctic Superior - U
Upper-deck cabin Window Double bed (optional twin) Bathrobes and slippers are available on request Guests: 2 | Size: 10-11 m2
Arctic Superior - F
Arctic Superior - F
Lower or upper-deck cabin Window (some with limited view) Seating area Refrigerator Double bed (optional twin) Bathrobes and slippers are available on request Guests: 2 | Size: 17-18 m2
Expedition Suite - Q
Expedition Suite - Q
Upper-deck suite Window Seating area Double bed Bathrobes and slippers are available on request Guests: 2 | Size: 161 - 215 ft2
Expedition Suite - MG
Expedition Suite - MG
Upper-deck suite Private Balcony Window Seating area Double bed Bathrobes and slippers on request Guests: 2 | Size: 215 - 291 ft2
Included
  • 17 Breakfasts, 16 Lunches, 18 Dinners
  • 18 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Gratuities
  • Complimentary Reusable Water Bottle 
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with very limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
  • Loan of Boots, Trekking Poles, & All Equipment for Activities
  • Use of the Ship’s Science Center which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
  • À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
  • In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
  • Citizen Science Program where you can assist with ongoing scientific research
  • Professional onboard photographer gives tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos
  • Escorted landings with small expedition boats
  • A complimentary Ocean Bottle water bottle to refill on board and take home
  • An HX backpack
Excluded
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Buenos Aires Hotel tax (up to $2 per person/night) - paid at checkout
  • Luggage Handling 
  • Mandatory medical evacuation insurance
  • Optional shore excursions with local partners
  • Optional small-group activities with the Expedition Team

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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
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