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Antarctica & South America Discovery

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Destination:
Buenos Aires, Antarctica
Duration:
17 Nights
Offer ends:
14 September 2025
Valid for travel:
Itinerary starts: 8 January 2027

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Experience the majesty of Antarctica, witnessing its incredible wildlife and ever-changing icescapes, before immersing yourself in the vibrant energy of South America on this journey of a lifetime. Witness incredible wildlife scenes as we spot seals, penguin colonies and whales against a backdrop of staggering natural beauty. Join the Expedition Team as they lead you on a journey of learning and adventure. 

Lead in Polar Outside Cabin – Category RR from $26,599* per person twin share

Lead in Arctic Superior Cabin – Category XT from $31,399* per person twin share

Lead in Expeditions Suite – Category ME from $34,999* per person twin share

Please note: Pricing is based on return flights from Adelaide. Other departure cities are avaliable upon request. Pricing varies.

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Inclusions

  • International full-service economy airfare†
  • 1 nights pre-cruise accommodation in Buenos Aires+, including breakfast
  • 10 night expedition cruise exploring Antarctica from Ushuaia return on MS Fridtjof Nansen.
  • All meals~ and beverages on board++
  • Loan of boots, trekking poles and other necessary equipment for activities.
  • Escorted landings onto Antarctica with small expedition boats
  • 6 night Argentina & Brazil land tour with Intrepid, with tours of Iguaza Falls, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Premium accommodation with daily breakfast in Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Rio de Janeiro
  • Economy charter flights from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls and Iguazu Falls to Rio de Janeiro†
  • Transfers, port charges, and gratuities for cruise, land tour accommodation, included activities, and transport

Itinerary

Fly in & Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.

Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where you’ll meet our hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters. 

This bustling port is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the world’s southernmost city. 

After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to locate your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.

On the two-day crossing through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your polar expedition. 

Visit the onboard Science Centre and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. You'll learn how to make your visit as safe and as low-impact as possible, and about the Citizen Science projects you can join.  

There's plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy some delicious cuisine and meet fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.

Nothing prepares you for your first sight of Antarctica’s immense, frozen beauty. Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. It's a stillness that's broken every so often by the locals – the wildlife. 

Whales begin to arrive in greater numbers by December and January. This is also when the first penguin chicks hatch and seeing the clumsy clumps of feathers run around is always a charming sight. February and March offer peak whale-watching opportunities, when large amounts of krill lure them to the area. 

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.

After five incredible days, you’ll have experienced so much in Antarctica. Your head will likely be filled with a swirling kaleidoscope of special memories and impressions. The next couple of days will be a chance to reflect on your adventure to the seventh continent. 

As your mind tries to conjure up the magical Antarctic scenery, now could be a good time to sift through your photos and videos to recapture a sense of its magnitude. Why not take the chance to unwind in the sauna, or enjoy a few relaxing spa treatments in the wellness area.

Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia, the main city in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina’s southernmost province. From here, you’ll take a flight back to Buenos Aires, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your adventure. 

 

Private transfer from the airport to your hotel. Start of Premium Agrentina & Brazil Tour

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Argentina. You’ll arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight, where you’ll meet your local leader and fellow travellers. After the meeting, head for a traditional Asado feast. Chat to your friendly host about all things Argentina while tucking into a spread of local favourites, including beef empanada, classic choripán (grilled chorizo sandwich), bruschetta topped with blood sausage, and ojo de bife (ribeye steak) and plenty of local wine. After, you might want to keep the evening going with a post-dinner tango show.
 Accommodation

  • Design Suits Buenos Aires Hotel or similar (1 night)

 Meals

  • Dinner

 Included activities

  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Buenos Aires - Welcome Dinner

Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

This morning you’ll discover Buenos Aires’s history, cultural influences and iconic sites during a city tour with a local guide. First, you'll head to a traditional urban house and enjoy an exclusive tango performance by two professional dancers who have been working together for more than 15 years. The dancers are passionate about preserving and sharing the art of tango, and the performance will be followed by a beginner’s class, so you can be a part of Argentina’s cultural heritage, too. Learn about the style and history of the dance and pick up a few moves to take home. Your next stop is the Plaza de Mayo to see the original town hall, as well as the presidential palace known as the Pink House. Walk around La Boca and its Caminito district. Head to the Recoleta Cemetery – a labyrinth of ornate mausoleums, stopping at the grave of Eva Peron. Leave the cemetery and see the Floralis Generica – a huge metal flower made by Argentinean architect Eduardo Catalano. The rest of the evening is free.
 Accommodation

  • Design Suits Buenos Aires Hotel or similar (1 night)

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

 Included activities

  • Buenos Aires - Tango demonstration by professional dancers
  • Buenos Aires - Tango lesson

This morning, transfer to the airport and board a flight to Puerto Iguazu in Argentina. You’ll spend the next two days exploring Iguazu Falls in depth, seeing them from both the Argentinian and Brazilian side. While you’re flying into Argentina, today will be spent exploring the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. At over 2 km in length, and made up of 275 waterfalls in total, Iguazu is higher than Niagara Falls and wider than Victoria Falls! The Brazilian side of the falls offers unforgettable panoramic views, which you’ll get to spend time taking in today. For an eagle-eye view of the falls, you can also opt to take on an optional helicopter flight.
 Accommodation

  • JL Hotel by Bourbon or similar (1 night)

 Meals

  • Breakfast

 Included activities

  • Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls

Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 2 hours.
The flight from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu has a strict luggage allowance of 15 kg (one piece) for checked luggage.

Rise and shine for an early departure to the Argentinian side of the falls, where you will be able to get up close to this incredible feat of nature. There is a system of boardwalks on the Argentinian side of the falls that allow you to access some incredible viewing points, or you could choose to take an optional zodiac ride beneath the cascades for a different perspective. This afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a Guarani community – one of the few remaining original inhabitants of the region. Meet with a member of the community to learn about the native tools used for daily activities. Your host will show you around the community and provide insight on the Guarani way of life while explaining how they have preserved their traditions on the edge of one of the world’s most popular attractions. Return to your hotel for a leisurely evening.
 Accommodation

  • JL Hotel by Bourbon or similar (1 night)

 Meals

  • Breakfast

 Included activities

  • Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
  • Iguazu Falls - Guarani community visit

Take an included flight from Foz do Iguacu to Rio de Janeiro and when you have settled into your Feature Stay hotel a stone’s throw from the beach, join your leader on an orientation walk to get a feel for this lively city and learn a little about its layered history. The rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace. You might like to head down to the famous white sands of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches for a snapshot of local life. If you’d like to listen to some live music, head to Lapa and join the locals for some dancing.
 Accommodation

  • Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)

 Meals

  • Breakfast

 Included activities

  • Rio de Janeiro - Leader-led Orientation Walk

Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 2 hours if a direct flight is available. Currently, there are fewer flight schedules operating, and you may need to fly via Sao Paulo, which takes approximately 4 hours.

Today, you’ll get to know the sights and sounds of Rio during a full-day tour with your leader. Visit Corcovado Mountain for expansive views over the city from the base of the Christ the Redeemer statue – one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Next, head to Santa Teresa to see the architecture, restaurants and art galleries. Continue to the famous Selaron Steps to see Chilean artist Jorge Selaron’s famous artwork. Give your feet a break during a lunch stop in a restored home dating to 1907. Finally, visit the iconic Sugarloaf mountain and enjoy the views. Its name comes from the mountain’s resemblance to a traditional sugarloaf – a tall cone of refined sugar that was popular in the Caribbean and Brazil until the late 19th century. After your tour, take the afternoon to relax, hit the beach or explore further. This evening you may like to round off your adventure with a final dinner with your group.
 Accommodation

  • Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)

 Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

 Included activities

  • Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer
  • Rio de Janeiro - City tour
  • Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain

Your trip comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you’d like to extend your stay in Rio de Janeiro, please speak to your booking agent about arranging additional accommodation in advance. Fly back to Australia
 Meals

  • Breakfast

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 4 August 2025 and are per adult in AUD, based on Polar Outside category RR, twin share. Savings are per stateroom based on Arctic Superior category XTD, twin share compared to booking each component separately. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency even after deposit is made. All savings and bonus nights are included in the advertised price. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge. †International full-service economy flights from Adelaide to Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro to Adelaide, economy charter flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia and economy domestic flights between Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Rio de Janeiro are included in the total package price, subject to change or withdrawal without notice until paid in full and tickets issued. Luggage allowances vary by airline and additional baggage charges are the responsibility of the guest. Departures from select alternate cities and carriers are offered, subject to varying price & availability, call or click continue for more pricing options. Package dates do not account for additional days that may be required to accommodate flying time. Flight schedules may include long layovers. All airfares are subject to change / increase / withdrawal without notice by the airline(s) until paid in full and tickets issued. Please check that the flight itinerary dates, times & cities are correct – please note that airline itineraries use 24-hour time. Changes in air pricing and requested upgrades may require additional deposits. Fees apply for changes made after the tickets have been issued. Flight schedules are subject to change without notice, and we recommend checking your flight times with the airline at least 72 hours prior to travel. Claims for costs incurred as a result of schedule changes must be made directly to the airline concerned. Cruiseco cannot be held responsible for the actions of an airline. Some low-cost carriers have additional charges not included in the air ticket cost for luggage (particularly US domestic flights). These costs are beyond our control and cannot be pre-paid to us as ticketing agents for the airline. Many airline carriers now charge for all baggage, meals and inflight entertainment on international flights. These fees and charges cannot be collected by the agent in advance. Each carrier and route has variations on prices and requirements. Please ask your travel consultant for a breakdown of applicable `pay direct’ fees applicable to your booking or check with the airline by managing the booking online via the airline’s website. We recommend contacting the airlines directly for your seating and special meal requests to ensure that the airline has accurately noted your requirements. Airlines will often advise seat numbers but will not guarantee your seating until final boarding. Passengers are responsible for reconfirming all flights 72 hours prior to flight departure times. Flights will only be confirmed approximately 300 days prior to your departure date due to airline booking restrictions. If your booking is outside this timeframe confirmation will include the provisional flight date and routing. A member of our air team will be in contact with you once the booking window opens to discuss your preferred flight options before ticketing. Additional airline deposits may be required. Please note that flights may not operate daily or directly to your destination. Departures or arrivals may be one day before or one day after the itinerary date. Flights must be taken in the order listed on your ticket. Missing any flight segment will result in the automatic cancellation of all subsequent flights by the airline. If you wish to extend your holiday, visit additional cities, or choose a preferred airline, our team will do their best to assist with your request once flights are available in the booking window. Flight variations may incur a $150 AUD fee per person, plus applicable fare or tax differences. These will be advised at the time of your flight selection. ^Onboard credit is given in the currency used onboard. The AUD equivalent will fluctuate due to the exchange rate. The onboard credit is applied to the 1st & 2nd guest in a cabin. Guests who do not use the total amount of onboard credit during their sailing will not be refunded the remaining amount. The exclusive onboard credit of $150 per person, twin share is valid during the campaign period between 8 August until 29 August 2025. ~Excludes specialty restaurants. ++Subject to licensing laws, excludes premium drinks. #Limited complimentary Wi-Fi. ≠Premium Argentina & Brazil land tour: The flight from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu has a luggage allowance of 15 kg (one piece) for checked luggage and 5kg for carry on. Visas and vaccinations may be required and are the responsibility of the guest to obtain prior to departure. Hotels subject to change. Local tax and resort fees may be collected on arrival, subject to change. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Offer is valid until 14 September 2025, unless sold prior. Please check all prices, availability, and other information before booking. HX Expeditions, Cruiseco and Intrepid booking terms and conditions apply, see online and in store for details.

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$26,599* | per person twin share
SAVE up to $5,430* per cabin
Destination:
Buenos Aires, Antarctica
Duration:
17 Nights
Offer ends:
14 September 2025
Valid for travel:
Itinerary starts: 8 January 2027
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