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11 Night Antarctic Explorer Through the Lens and Land Tour

From Punta Arenas to Ushuaia

Greg Mortimer

Aurora Expeditions
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13970145
  • Departs: Sun, Feb 1, 2026
  • Returns: Thu, Feb 12, 2026
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    Oceanview $15,890
    Balcony $17,760
    Suite $27,535
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Feb 1, 2026
    Day
    1
    Punta Arenas, Chile
    • Punta Arenas, Chile
    Arrive in Punta Arenas, where you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to your group hotel. Upon arrival at your included hotel, kindly remind hotel check-in staff to provide you with Aurora Expeditions cabin tags. Please clearly label the tags with your name and ship cabin number. Overlooking the Straits of Magellan, the city sits astride one of the world's most historic trade routes. Today, Punta Arenas reflects a great mix of cultures, from English sheep ranchers to Portuguese sailors, and it remains an utterly fascinating testament to Chile's rich history. Enjoy free time to explore Punta Arenas at your own pace and discover the town's excellent restaurants. Between 5 and 7 pm, meet your fellow expeditioners at a Welcome Reception and Pre-Embarkation Briefing. Afterwards, there's free time to dine at your leisure (dinner not included). Accommodation: Hotel Cabo de Hornos (or similar) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Feb 2, 2026
    Day
    2
    Punta Arenas, Chile
    • Punta Arenas, Chile
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Monday - Feb 2, 2026
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • King George Island, Antarctica
    This morning, we will be transferred to Punta Arenas Airport for our charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica (weather permitting). The flight will take approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes. On arrival into King George Island, the expedition team is on hand to greet you for your Zodiac transfer to board the vessel. You'll have time to settle into your cabin before an important briefings. Note: King George Island is located at the northern part of the Antarctic Peninsula in the South Shetland Islands and is one of the most remote places on Earth. A clear sky with perfect visibility is required for safe take-off and landing. ...
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    Tuesday - Feb 3, 2026
    Day
    3
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    It's almost impossible to describe the feeling of arriving in Antarctica. Spotting your first iceberg and taking a deep breath of some of the most fresh, crisp air on earth is an experience that will stay with you forever. Once we arrive, the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands are ours to explore, and we have a host of choices available to us. Your experienced expedition team, who have made countless journeys to this area, will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day, choosing the best options based on the prevailing weather, ice conditions, and wildlife opportunities. We generally make landings or Zodiac excursions twice a day. You'll want to rug up before joining Zodiac cruises along spectacular ice cliffs or among grounded icebergs, keeping watch for whales, seals, and porpoising penguins. Zodiacs will also transport you from the ship to land, where you can visit penguin rookeries, discover historic huts, and explore some of our favorite spots along the peninsula. While ashore we aim to stretch our legs, wandering along pebbly beaches or perhaps up snow-covered ridgelines to vantage points with mountains towering overhead and ice-speckled oceans below. If you have chosen an optional activity, you'll have the option to do that whenever conditions allow, and of course keen polar plungers will have the chance to fully immerse themselves in polar waters - conditions permitting! In addition to Zodiac cruises and shore excursions, we may ship cruise some of the narrow, dramatic straits separating offshore islands from the mainland, or linger in scenic bays to watch whales traveling or feeding. This is a great time to enjoy the observation lounge or make your way to the bridge for uninterrupted views of Antarctica in all its splendor. Keep an ear out for the creak and deep rumble of glaciers as they carve their way from summit to sea, and take a quiet moment to experience the wonder of this incredible white continent. ...
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    Wednesday - Feb 4, 2026
    Day
    4
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    Thursday - Feb 5, 2026
    Day
    5
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    Friday - Feb 6, 2026
    Day
    6
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    Saturday - Feb 7, 2026
    Day
    7
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    Sunday - Feb 8, 2026
    Day
    8
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    Monday - Feb 9, 2026
    Day
    9
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    Tuesday - Feb 10, 2026
    Day
    10
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Our landings come to an end as we enter the Drake Passage for our return journey to South America. With lectures and film presentations to complete our Antarctic experience, there is still plenty of time to enjoy the magic of Southern Ocean and the wildlife that calls it home. There is time for reflection and discussion about what we have seen and experienced, and the impact this voyage has had on our attitude to life. As we approach the tip of South America, our Captain may sail close to legendary Cape Horn, weather and time permitting. ...
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    Wednesday - Feb 11, 2026
    Day
    11
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Thursday - Feb 12, 2026
    Day
    12
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    During the early morning, we cruise up the Beagle Channel, before quietly slipping into dock in Ushuaia, where we will be free to disembark around 8:00 am. Farewell your expedition team and fellow passengers as we all continue our onward journeys, hopefully with a newfound sense of the immense power of nature. A transfer to Ushuaia airport or to your hotel is included in the voyage fare. Note: At the conclusion of the voyage, we do not recommend booking flights departing Ushuaia prior to 12:00 pm on the day of disembarkation in case there are delays. ...
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