Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent with Flights from Buenos Aires 12 Day 2026-2027

Destination:
Argentina
Duration:
12 days
Style:
Adventure,
Polar,
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period:
December 2026 - March 2027

Overview

Our classic 11- or 12-day Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent itinerary delivers the very best of the Antarctic Peninsula in one unforgettable journey: cross the legendary 800-kilometer (500-mile) Drake Passage; explore majestic polar landscapes by Zodiac, kayak, or on foot; photograph penguins, whales, and seals framed by towering ice; and deepen your experience with expert presentations on history, biology, and glaciology.

Explore highlights of the Antarctic PeninsulaTravel safely and comfortably aboard any Quark Expeditions ice-strengthened vesselEnjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology & geology by our onboard polar expertsExperience abundant wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whalesImmerse yourself in the icy realm of the Antarctic, with an optional paddling excursion

What's Included

  • Leadership throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
  • An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
  • All shore landings as per the daily program
  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage. Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals
  • Free beer, standard wines, spirits, and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
  • A photographic journal documenting your expedition
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
  • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
  • All luggage handling aboard the ship
  • Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
  • One 10-to15-minute helicopter flightseeing excursion (weather and logistics permitting)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are available for more data intensive applications.)
Start:Buenos Aires, Argentina
Finish:Buenos Aires, Argentina
Type:Group tour (max 50)
Tripcode:
ANT-BEXP-12D

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Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Day 2 - Fly to Ushuaia and Embark

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Days 3 and 4 - Crossing the Drake Passage

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Days 5 to 9 - South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

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Days 10 and 11 - Crossing the Drake Passage

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Day 12 - Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires

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Day 7 - South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

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Day 8 - South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

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Day 9 - South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

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Day 10 - Crossing the Drake Passage

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Day 11 - Crossing the Drake Passage

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Day 12 - Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires

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Travel Partner
As the Leader in Polar Adventures, we explore the Polar Regions differently from everyone else. When you travel with Quark Expeditions, you’re exploring alongside the most experienced polar experts on Earth, setting foot where few ever will, and doing what few ever dream. Do you want to explore off the beaten path? We can take you to where there are no paths at all. Will you be content to just cruise? Or would you prefer to cruise 1,000 feet over the untouched polar wilderness in a twin-engine helicopter? With Quark Expeditions you won't just be on vacation—you’ll be on the expedition of a lifetime.

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