Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Santiago. We'll meet and transfer you to your hotel. Tonight, join a welcome reception and meet your fellow guests and Tour Director. Stay Three Nights: W Santiago (D)
Signature Experiences:
- Explore this World Heritage-listed city's historic quarter, before a funicular ride offering great views over Valparaiso.
Freedom of Choice:
- Perhaps savour traditional Chilean cuisine at the charming Bar Liguria or indulge in dinner at the modern Ambrosia Restaurant.
Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina's elegant capital. On arrival, we'll transfer you to your hotel in the city's prominent Recoleta district. Home to some of Argentina's wealthiest families, Recoleta is a leafy neighbourhood dotted with beautiful parks and grand mansions just north of the city centre.
This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome reception. Stay Two Nights: Buenos Aires, Alvear Palace Hotel (B)
This morning, delve deeper into Buenos Aires' sights on a city tour. Discover the must-visit destinations, including Recoleta Cemetery, the colourful streets of La Boca, and the trendy neighbourhood of Palermo. This evening, meet for a ship briefing in anticipation of our exciting cruise ahead. (B)
Signature Experiences:
- Take a tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park, where you can experience the rugged natural beauty of Argentina's southern tip. If you're lucky, you may spot a roaming guanaco (a close relative of the llama).
Sail across the Drake Passage, the cruising gateway to Antarctica. Learn about the adventures ahead during informative, interactive and entertaining presentations on the wildlife, history and geology of Antarctica, delivered by your expert Expedition Team. (B/L/D)
On arrival in Antarctica, your itinerary exploring this magical world of ice and water becomes flexible. Your Captain will chart a course based on the most exciting sights and the most favourable ice and weather conditions. Each day on your cruise you'll enjoy Zodiac rides. Visit penguin rookeries, seal colonies and keep an eye out for orca, humpback and minke whales that frequent these waters.
Head to Deception Island, an active volcano, once home to a whaling station. You may also have the opportunity to stop at the Port Lockroy scientific base. From here, you can send a postcard with a rare Antarctic stamp. (B/L/D)
Signature Experiences:
- Delight in a unique itinerary which allows you to maximise your discovery of the enchanting Antarctic Peninsula, from thrilling Zodiac expeditions to enthralling shore landings.
Return across the Drake Passage. Enjoy time on board and wildlife spotting. (B/L/D)
Today, disembark your ship in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires. Stay Two Nights: Buenos Aires, Alvear Palace Hotel (B)
Freedom of Choice:
- Perhaps head to the island town of Tigre and enjoy a cruise; discover the Parisian character of Buenos Aires' architecture; or join a fascinating tour of the iconic and majestic Teatro Colon, considered the world's leading opera house by acoustic finesse, and immerse yourself in the city's sophisticated high arts scene.
Your adventure comes to an end today following breakfast with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Explore this World Heritage-listed city's historic quarter, before a funicular ride offering great views over Valparaiso.
- Take a tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park, where you can experience the rugged natural beauty of Argentina's southern tip.
- Delight in a unique itinerary which allows you to maximise your discovery of the enchanting Antarctic Peninsula, from thrilling Zodiac expeditions to enthralling shore landings.
- All internal flights within South America, including a return APT private charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- Freedom of Choice inclusions in two locations
- APT Tour Director and expedition team
- Transfers, tipping, porterage and port charges
- Luxury dining - a total of 41 meals
- All beverages included during your cruise
- Four nights at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires
- Three nights at W Santiago
- 10 nights aboard APT Antarctic charter Seabourn Venture
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- Weather and water conditions may cause changes to Antarctica cruise itinerary
- Enquire for solo traveller pricing
- Flights to and from South America are not included
- Travel insurance is mandatory on your Antarctica cruise
- Extend your journey with a three-night stay in the Atacama Desert at the Nayara Alto Atacama
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
