Ultimate Antarctic Expedition
Open Dates Available | 9-21 Days
We visited every continent in one year and ended with the coolest leg of the journey: exploring Antarctica.
The magic of Antarctica is its timeless majesty and pristine beauty. Those who have seen it claim it’s impossible to adequately describe, that you must go yourself. We think that’s a great suggestion and one we’d like to pass along. ABC trips has assembled multiple voyages that are nothing short of magical. See penguins, whales and other diverse wildlife, kayak around icebergs and massive glaciers, hike along the majestic continent and see the wonders of this continent up close.
Become Part of the Story
Antarctica — It lay undetected for most of recorded time, beyond the margins of the known world. Even after someone stumbled on it, its isolation and the necessary rigors of the journey kept all but the most intrepid away. Those who did return ran short of superlatives to describe its magnificence.
You’ll go to Antarctica in a style undreamed by those ardent early pioneers. But what awaits us there — the snowy, sentinel mountain ranges, teeming penguin colonies and stately parades of monumental icebergs; the sight of an albatross effortlessly gliding across an ink-blue sea and the unexpected rainbow of mist arising from a breaching whale — all of that is virtually unchanged from the time before its discovery.
Sample Itinerary
Days 1-3: Explore Buenos Aires
Day 4: Charter flight to Ushuaia
Days 4-5: Days at sea
Days 6-12: In Antarctica
Days 13-14: Days at sea
Day 15: Charter flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
* All itineraries are flexible and subject to weather, ice, and wildlife sightings. All that matters is that you’re going to Antarctica!
Episodes From Our Trip
Explore Buenos Aires
These adventures will take you to not one, but two continents. You’ll start the journey in Argentina’s sprawling, cosmopolitan capital city, lined with stately 19th-century buildings and bursting with latin culture.
The Drake Passage
One of the most exhilarating features of our adventure, The Drake Passage is the body of water between South America's Cape Horn, Chile, Argentina, and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. It connects the southwestern part of the Atlantic Ocean with the southeastern part of the Pacific Ocean and extends into the Southern Ocean.
* Do you tend to get seasick? We know all the tricks and medications needed to minimize discomfort during this leg of the trip. So don’t worry!
Orcas And Whales From Zodiacs
Guests will be accompanied by a veteran Expedition Team, who in many cases have made Antarctica the focus of their life’s work. They’ll tell you what they know, point out what they think you ought to see, and step ashore with you to share the profound experience of adventure and discovery that brings them back year after year.
The Polar Plunge
A completely exhilarating (and totally optional) bucket list experience is to jump from the ship and into the frigid ocean waters. If you have the desire and the guts, this is something you can’t miss.
Up-Close And Personal With Penguins
You’ll have many opportunities for frequent wildlife sightings from the ship and on shore. The Onboard Expedition team will be providing narration and insight to all aspects of the experience.
1,000-Year-Old Cocktails
The perfectly clear chunks of ice that you find floating on the surface from a zodiac or kayak are glacier ice that’s more than a thousand years old. Grab one, bring it back to the ship, and have the bartender use it to create your favorite drink!
All Ocean-Front Suites
No matter what you pay, you won’t get stuck in an interior, windowless stateroom on our sailings. Every room is has exterior windows or verandas that overlook the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
5-Star Dining Options
Choose from upscale restaurants, casual eateries, and in-suite menus, offering such a wide range of dining options that you’ll never get “fed up” with the variety of incredible foods.
Onboard Activities For Days
The action may be outside the ship, but there’s no shortage of things to enjoy on-board. Spas and wellness, sauna, fitness center, shopping, social squares, whirlpools, dancing, and sitting/card rooms will help make the downtime just as memorable as the excursions.
Submarine Experiences
Some ships offer the ultimate luxury perk on expedition ships: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the wonders of the ocean floor in the comfort of a high-tech submarine.
* Submarine excursions available for an extra cost
What’s Typically Included
Our packages are all-inclusive and sustainable in total value.
- Hotel stay in Buenos Aires
- Charter flights between Buenos Aires + Ushuaia
- Souvenir parka, water bottle, beanie + backpack
- Zodiac shore landings
- Basic Wi-Fi
- Off-ship daily activities
- All on-board dining (even in-suite)
- Spirits + Wines (open bar)
- In-suite bar stocked with your preferences
- Port Fees
- Daily scenic Zodiac cruising
- Enrichment talks and activities
- Muck boots, walking sticks, binoculars
- Tips/Gratuities
- Complimentary entertainment experiences
What’s not included?
Flights to and from Buenos Aires, some kayak/submarine excursions, spa services, shopping, and food and entertainment while in Buenos Aires. Exact inclusions and exclusions will be provided by ABC Trips for your specific sailing.
Collect More Than Just Memories
Guests of all ABC Trips group adventures go home with a limited edition luggage tag ornament for reach trip. These custom-designed and custom-manufactured stamped steel collectibles look great hanging on a holiday tree, pinned to a cork board, or displayed anywhere else in your home, and they’re the perfect way to show your passion for travel.