Indulge in a deluxe stay in Buenos Aires before boarding the luxurious Seabourn Venture to explore Antarctica's majestic landscape.
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Inclusions
All internal flights within South America, including a return APT private charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Freedom of Choice inclusions in Buenos Aires
Four nights at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires
10 nights APT charter Seabourn Venture
APT Tour Director and expedition team
Luxury dining - a total of 34 meals
All beverages on board Seabourn Venture Antarctic cruise
Transfers, tipping, porterage and port charges
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Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive Buenos Aires
On arrival in the Argentinian capital, you’ll be met and transferred to your luxurious hotel in the cosmopolitan Recoleta neighbourhood. Settle in before meeting your APT Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Stay: Two Nights, Buenos Aires, Alvear Palace Hotel or similar
DAY 2: Buenos Aires
Enjoy a tour of the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires. This evening, meet for a ship briefing in anticipation of your exciting cruise ahead.
Daily: Breakfast
DAY 3: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Embark Antarctica Cruise
Board your included APT private charter flight to Ushuaia for your cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula. Board your luxury expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, to begin your 10-night cruise. Be greeted by your Expedition Leader and a team of expert naturalist guides. Settle in before enjoying the Captain’s welcome dinner. Afterwards, head to the deck to take in the stunning scenery of the Beagle Channel.
Stay: 10 Nights, Seabourn Venture
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
DAYS 4-5: Drake Passage
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.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAYS 6-10: Antarctic Peninsula
On arrival in Antarctica, your itinerary becomes flexible in order to maximise your discovery of this enchanting world of ice and water. Your Captain will charter 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 and once home to a whaling station. You may also get the opportunity to stop at the Port Lockroy scientific base. From here, you can send a postcard with a rare Antarctic stamp.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAYS 11-12: Drake Passage
Return across the Drake Passage. Enjoy time on board and wildlife spotting.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13: Disembark Ship, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires
Today, disembark your ship in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires on your included APT private charter flight, then be transferred to your luxurious hotel.
Stay: Two Nights, Buenos Aires, Alvear Palace Hotel or similar
Daily: Breakfast
DAY 14: Buenos Aires
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps head to the island town of Tigre and enjoy a cruise; explore the city’s vibrant street art culture; 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.
The choice is yours today with a selection of activities on offer. Tonight, toast your amazing journey with a special farewell dinner.
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 15: Depart Buenos Aires
Your Antarctic and South American adventure comes to an end today following breakfast with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Daily: Breakfast
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