11 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 1-2 • Walk/Hike • Zodiac • Kayak • Wildlife Cruise SMALL LUXURY SHIP | Ponant from $18,999 to $29,699 per person double occ. CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search AAAM on backroads.com
DAY 1 Your adventure begins in Ushuaia, the capital of Argentina’s stunning Tierra del Fuego | Before boarding our ship, join your Backroads Trip Leaders for a scenic hike at the fin del mundo (end of the world) | Settle into your luxurious stateroom as our ship’s captain expertly navigates across the Drake Passage. DAYS 2–3 Partake in stretching and conditioning classes, informative lectures and other onboard activities while at sea | Floating icebergs and looming glaciers signal you have reached Antarctica. DAYS 4–8 Board nimble Zodiacs to discover pristine inlets and peaceful coves | Port Lockroy, Paradise Bay and Pléneau Island are just some of the remarkable sites we may visit during our expedition | Hike through untracked snow to gain spectacular views of an ice-framed harbor | Investigate the cacophony you hear from the shore—thousands of gentoo penguins make their home here | Keep an eye out for seabirds, humpback whales and Weddell seals | Walk along snowy coastal routes or return to the water for sea kayaking through the Antarctic’s scenic bays and icy monoliths | On volcanic Deception Island, fire and ice work simultaneously to sculpt an otherworldly landscape | A hike to a caldera summit uncovers steaming geothermal features. DAYS 9–11 Sail back to Argentina, taking advantage of the ship’s activities—join chats with expedition experts or a stretching class | Disembark in Ushuaia upon your return from this unforgettable experience.
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