Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transfered to the airport and board your charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina. Upon arrival, you will have a little time to enjoy this quaint port town before heading to the pier.

Expect an air of anticipation as you depart—the next time you see land you’ll be in the southern tip of the world!

Begin your adventure with a 400-mile crossing of the passage that bears the name of the 16^th century English explorer Sir Francis Drake. Spot albatross and petrels as they follow the ship. Join the Expedition Team out on deck looking for whales and dolphins that may also be seen in the area.

On the second day, cross the Antarctic Convergence, a meeting of cold polar water flowing north and warmer equatorial water moving in the opposite direction.

You’ll spend these first days getting acquainted with your shipmates, attending safety briefings and gaining insights into the excitement that lies ahead.

It is perhaps the first sight of land itself that is embraced as the true beginning of any Antarctic expedition.

You will visit penguin rookeries, scout for humpback and minke whales and search for a number of the southern seal species, including the cunning leopard seal. You may choose to hike up a snowy pathway to vantage points in the majestic mountains. One of these in particular, in Danco Island, offers the opportunity to visit a penguin colony high up on a ridge. Here, you’ll have the choice between hiking to the island`s summit or spending time sitting quietly on a pebbled beach, enjoying the antics of curious penguins. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, participating in the Polar Plunge swim is about as crazy as it gets!

The journey back across the Drake Passage provides you with some final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air. Spend time on the deck watching for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy a few final presentations by your Expedition Team or simply relax and reminisce about your experiences.

Disembark after breakfast and enjoy a short tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park before transferring to the airport for your charter flight back to Buenos Aires. Final Departure.