Save up to $6,000* per cabin twin share

Highlights of Antarctica

   
Destination:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration:
11 Nights
Offer ends:
28 October 2024
Valid for travel:
Itinerary starts 30 October 2025, Other departures available between Nov 2025 – Mar 2026, seasonal surcharges may apply.

Details

Experience a mesmerising expedition cruise that’s all about the frozen continent | HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

An immersive expedition cruise with five days exploring the highlights of Antarctica.

Witness incredible wildlife scenes as we spot seals, penguin colonies and whales against a backdrop of staggering natural beauty. 

Join the Expedition Team as they lead you on a journey of learning and adventure.

Lead In Polar Outside Cabin - Category RR from $11,545* per person twin share

 

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Inclusions

  • 1 night in Buenos Aires hotel accommodation, including breakfast
  • Transfer from Hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
  • Return economy class airfare from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
  • Transfer from Ushuaia airport to port
  • 10 night expedition cruise from Ushuaia return on board MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • All meals~ and entertainment on board
  • Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi*
  • Port charges and gratuities
  • Helloworld Exclusive - AUD$300* Onboard credit per cabin

Itinerary

An overnight stay in Buenos Aires is the ideal way to start your Antarctic adventure. 

 

Home to a proud and diverse community of porteños, or ‘people of the port’, this city is a sensuous fusion of faded European splendour and Latin American panache. 

 

There are plenty of places to explore, including many parrillas serving authentic Argentine steak. Or maybe you’d like to practise your dance moves in the famous hometown of the tango. 

Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where you’ll meet our hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters.

 

This bustling port is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the world’s southernmost city.

 

After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to locate your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.

On the two-day crossing through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your polar expedition.

 

Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. You'll learn how to make your visit as safe and as low-impact as possible, and about the Citizen Science projects you can join. 

 

There's plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy some delicious cuisine and meet fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.

Nothing prepares you for your first sight of Antarctica’s immense, frozen beauty. Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. It's a stillness that's broken every so often by the locals – the wildlife.

 

Whales begin to arrive in greater numbers by December and January. This is also when the first penguin chicks hatch and seeing the clumsy clumps of feathers run around is always a charming sight. February and March offer peak whale-watching opportunities, when large amounts of krill lure them to the area.

 

Here, nature is king, and we are mere observers. Our experienced Captain will continually monitor conditions to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure. Rest assured, each day will offer something different and thrilling. 

 

You'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice-cruises, and may even get a chance to go kayaking among the icebergs. 

 

Back on board, the Expedition Team will continue their lectures, helping you grow in your insights of the frozen continent. Over five magical days, you'll experience this amazing world in a way that will stay with you for a lifetime.

After five incredible days, you’ll have experienced so much in Antarctica. Your head will likely be filled with a swirling kaleidoscope of special memories and impressions. The next couple of days will be a chance to reflect on your adventure to the seventh continent.

 

As your mind tries to conjure up the magical Antarctic scenery, now could be a good time to sift through your photos and videos to recapture a sense of its magnitude. Why not take the chance to unwind in the sauna, or enjoy a few relaxing spa treatments in the wellness area.

Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia, the main city in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina’s southernmost province. From here, you’ll take a flight back to Buenos Aires, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your adventure. 

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 26 September 2024 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge.  Airfare not included unless otherwise stated. All savings and bonus nights (if applicable) are included in the advertised price. Saving is based on Polar Outside category RR. ~Excludes specialty restaurants. ^The onboard credit is in AUD, per cabin, twin share. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Onboard credit is valid between the campaign period 4 October to 01 November 2024. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Offer is valid until 28 October 2024. HX-Hurtigruten Expedition and Helloworld Travel booking terms and conditions apply, see in store for details.

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$11,545* | per person twin share
Save up to $6,000* per cabin twin share
Destination:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration:
11 Nights
Offer ends:
28 October 2024
Valid for travel:
Itinerary starts 30 October 2025
Other departures available between Nov 2025 – Mar 2026, seasonal surcharges may apply.