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ITINERARY
Antarctic frontier
This adventure takes you to the Antarctic peninsula, where
towering glaciers and immense icebergs provide the backdrop
for a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife viewing opportunity
Above: The
mighty mountains
of Antarctica
provide the
perfect backdrop
for a polar sunset
DAY 1 / BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Arriving into the Argentinian capital, you’ll check
into your hotel and meet your fellow guests at an
expedition briefing. If time permits, you may want to
explore the city’s culture – catch live tango performed
in the city’s cobbled backstreets, or relax with a glass of
Argentinian red wine.
DAY 2 / USHUAIA, ARGENTINA
Departing via Argentina’s southernmost tip and the
world’s southernmost city, you’ll embark and get a feel
for your expedition team. As you leave, take in the
views of the sub-Antarctic forests as and snow-capped
mountains as they fade from view.
DAY 3 / CRUISE DRAKE PASSAGE
Named after the discoverer Sir Francis Drake, this
route takes you into the Antarctic Convergence, with
your vessel hurtling through the freezing gin clear
waters. It’s here you might spot your first iceberg up
close. Explore the ship and take advantage of the
many onboard dining options.
DAY 4-10 / EXPLORE ANTARCTICA
Explore the ‘Last Continent’ and soak up the majestic
beauty of this isolated corner of the globe. Keep an
eye out for whales in their natural habitat, catch sleepy
seals and playful penguins on exposed land and rocky
beaches, and marvel at the wonders of nature from
the comforts of the ship.
DAY 11 / CRUISE DRAKE PASSAGE
Study Antarctica further with onboard lectures and
presentations from biologists and scientists who have
partnered up with Viking, enjoy an array of cuisines,
or relax in The Nordic Spa.
DAY 12 / SCENIC CRUISING: CAPE HORN
Sail to the legendary Cape Horn, the headland of
Chile’s Tierra del Fuego archipelago straddling the
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. An opportunity to get
your camera out, the magnificent cape is a milestone
reserved for experienced sailors who have succeeded
in rounding it.
DAY 13 / USHUAIA, ARGENTINA
Heading back to the ‘end of the earth’ suitably marks
the end of your cruise as you dock in Ushaia. Depart
by charter flight to Buenos Aires and continue your
journey home or explore more with a post-cruise
land extension package.
The 13-day 2022 Antarctic Explorer cruise starts
from £12,995pp.
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