Antarctica & Patagonia Expeditions (Southbound) - Valparaiso to Buenos Aires
Deal number 29294189
HX Expeditions
MS Fridtjof Nansen
26th Oct 2027
Antarctica
17-night cruise
Departing from Valparaiso
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17 night HX Expeditions cruise from Valparaiso to Ushuaia onboard MS Fridtjof Nansen in an Expedition Suite.
One-way economy flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires.
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrom included for suite guests
Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening (subject to licensing laws, excludes premium drinks)
All day coffee, tea and soft drinks.
Transfer between the ship and Ushuaia airport after the expedition cruise.
Complimentary Wi-Fi.
In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by the knowledgeable Expedition Team.
Wind and waterproof expedition jacket.
Professional photos from your trip taken by the onboard photographer.
A complimentary Ocean Bottle water bottle to refill on board and take home
Use of sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room , lounges and more.
Use of the Science Centre, including the library and advanced biological and geological equipment.
Citizen Science Programme allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research.
Professional onboard photographer gives tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos.
Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings.
Daily briefing with the Expedition Team about the plans for the next day.
Escorted landings with small expedition boats.
Loan of boots, trekking poles and other necessary equipment for activities.
Gratuities included.
The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking.
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Guided by your Expedition Team, you'll spend four incredible days exploring Antarctica's immense, pristine icescapes. Springtime is courting season and you'll be able to observe penguins mating. There's no fixed programme, we adapt our itinerary to take every opportunity to get closer to nature and enjoy unique experiences on ice cruises and landings.
Itinerary
Filled with enticing scents and sounds, it's an exhilarating maze of alleyways, colourful houses and mercados packed with local produce, take it all in on a funicular ride up to Cerro Alegre and Concepcion.
Members of the Expedition Team will be experts in anything from oceanography and geology to ornithology and history. Drop in on their fascinating lectures, as well as hands-on presentations in the Science Center.
Grab your binoculars and scan for rare wandering albatrosses and petrels. Make the most of your onboard facilities, and spoil yourself with a spa treatment in the wellness area, or enjoy the infinity pool, hot tubs, running track, sauna and gym.
From various vantage points you can get great views of the city's colourful palafitos, which are stilt houses situated along the waterfront. For some culture, head to the Regional Museum and the Museum of Modern Art.
Bring your binoculars as Chiloe is an important habitat for bird species such as Green-backed Firecrowns and Chilean Flamingos, along with penguins, Black-necked Swans, Ringed Kingfishers and Silvery Grebes.
As we sail, there's a good chance youll see whales, seabirds, seals and more. Take in the scenery from the panoramic sauna or on-deck hot tubs and infinity pool, or just enjoy the onboard cuisine, before relaxing in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.
Your Expedition Team will be on hand with fascinating lectures on a range of topics, and our onboard photographer can help with tips on expedition photography.
Instead of streets, a maze of boardwalks connects the close-knit community, spreading over the water and around the mountain base. If conditions permit, you'll be able to investigate the milky blue waters here by kayak.
While exploring the village, you'll come across locals selling handicrafts and you may even be treated to a performance by folk dancers.
As we sail through the maze of the Patagonian waterways, depending on tidal conditions, we hope to visit Puerto Eden, an enchanting village only accessible by sea. The 250-strong community here are some of the last remaining members of the Indigenous Kawesqar people, offering a fascinating insight into Patagonian culture.
Continuing further south, we will cruise the majestic fjords, taking in the incredible scenery along the way. Enjoy the fresh sea air as we glide past untouched isles, glaciers and green mountains, looking out for marine wildlife who often swim alongside the ship.
Our exploration continues within Alberto de Agostini National Park, all the way up to glaciers such as Garibaldi or Pia. Here, the Andes tumble into the Pacific and great glaciers calve ice into the beautiful fjords. If conditions allow, we'll reach the glacier at the head of the fjord for some of the most breathtaking glacial scenery.
In the Science Centre, the Expedition Team will give lectures about Antarctica's fauna, history and geology, as well as the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. You can also get involved in our Citizen Science projects.
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.
You can take part in art workshops, or perhaps enjoy a treatment in the spa. Get active in the gym or admire the views from the panoramic sauna. Relax in the outdoor pool or soak in the on-deck hot tubs.
Visit the Science Centre and find out more about the things you've seen or use the time to sort through your photos. Enlist the help of the Expedition Team to help identify species captured in your photos.
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