Southern Hemisphere Adventure to Antarctica - Northbound
About Montevideo
February 26, 2019
On this adventure, there is no need to restrain your enthusiasm! This expedition includes the highlights of the southern hemisphere.
From Urban Adventure to the Most Remote Place on Earth in a Few Days
First, enjoy big city life in Buenos Aires, before embarking on MS Midnatsol in Ushuaia.
Mind-Blowing Antarctica
We cross the Drake Passage to explore the most remote place on planet Earth. The Antarctic ice cap covers 98 % of the continent and is the largest single mass of ice in the world. This is a wilderness teeming with life. Come ashore to meet the penguins in their noisy and crowded colonies. Join the Expedition Team and explore the icy shores of Antarctica with landings to get a close look at penguins and seals, enjoy kayaking and visits to the most fascinating places. On board, interesting lectures, the science center, our Young Explorers Antarctica program, workshops and the photo and optics test center will take your exploration to a new and entertaining level.
Fabulous Falklands
A different wilderness and cultural experience awaits on the Falklands. Sheep graze next to penguin colonies, while red English buses and cozy pubs dot the villages and towns.
We round off this adventure by spending two amazing days crossing the ocean to Montevideo.
- Experience Antarctica, the Falklands and South America
- See the amazing wildlife of the southern hemisphere, some up close
- Come ashore in Antarctica and go kayaking in the most remote place on Earth
- Wide-ranging science program and Young Explorers Program
- Hurtigruten expedition in the cabin grade of your choice on a full-board basis
- Overnight hotel stay in Buenos Aires before the voyage, including breakfast
- Transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Economy-class flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- Transfer from airport to ship in Ushuaia, including orientation
tour - Wind- and water-resistant jacket
- Landings with small boats and activities on board and ashore
- Professional English-speaking expedition team that gives lectures and accompanies landings and activities
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary use of Muck Boot rubber boots
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional excursions and gratuities
Price Includes:
- Hurtigruten expedition in the cabin grade of your choice on a full-board basis
- Overnight hotel stay in Buenos Aires before the voyage, including breakfast
- Transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Economy-class flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- Transfer from airport to ship in Ushuaia, including orientation
tour - Wind- and water-resistant jacket
- Landings with small boats and activities on board and ashore
- Professional English-speaking expedition team that gives lectures and accompanies landings and activities
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary use of Muck Boot rubber boots
Not Included:
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional excursions and gratuities
Itinerary
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The Vibrant Capital of Argentina - Buenos Aires
Enjoy an overnight hotel stay in Buenos Aires, and enjoy its enchanting combination of European flair and Latin American charm.
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Embarking On the Adventure - Buenos Aires/Ushuaia
After a three-hour flight, you find yourself in the southernmost town in the world, flanked by the most southern point of the Andes Mountain Range. In Ushuaia, MS Midnatsol is ready to take you south. And we kick off everything with a welcome dinner.
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Enjoy the Activities On Board - Drake Passage
A day at sea is full of activity. Our Expedition Team will most likely convince everybody on board that science is fun! We can promise first class edutainment. Once we have crossed the Antarctic Convergence, you will notice that the air becomes crisper and colder. From deck, you might start seeing icebergs in the water, maybe whales as well.
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Penguins, Icebergs, Seals and Whales - Antarctica
Antarctica is sure to overwhelm you. Endless white horizons, the ocean full of glorious icebergs and whales. Maybe even more awe-inspiring will be your meeting with the huge colonies of penguins. They are not afraid of humans; you can look forward to true close encounters with this most charming of bird species. Come ashore to explore the impressive Antarctic scenery. From deck, there are great chances to spot whales. Enjoy close encounters with wildlife and glaciers, old whaling stations and relics. You are in one of the most remote areas of the world and the sensations are non-stop. We will land several times for unforgettable experiences. Among the locations we may visit are Half Moon Island, Yankee Harbor and Cuverville Island, home to a large colony of Gentoo penguins. Neko Harbor is beautifully located in the innermost part of Andvord Bay, and Paradise Harbor got its descriptive name from the whalers who came here long ago. When the storms were at their worst, this is where they came to seek shelter. The high glacier walls in Wilhelmina Bay convey the mighty power of ice, from calving glacier fronts to floating ice.
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Relaxing On MS Midnatsol - At sea
Enjoy a day at sea, sharing experiences, exchanging stories, photos and films with your fellow adventurers. Be on deck to fully enjoy the feeling of being at sea.
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Pubs, Penguins and Perfect Wilderness - Falkland Islands
When we arrive the Falkland Islands, you will experience everything from red buses and English pubs in the capital Stanley, to penguins, hikes in the hills or along the coastline or kayaking clear waters. New Island is an adorable inlet, with sandy white beaches and turquoise waters. It could easily be mistaken for a Caribbean island, if the sun was a little stronger. We pass an old shipwreck on our way ashore to enjoy a day amongst penguins and seals. While we are here, you can join several excursions like history tours, bird watching tours, nature walks and even a scenic plane tour where you can discover the Falklands by air in a classic island-hopping aircraft.
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The Beginning of the End of the Adventure - At sea
After exhilarating days in Antarctica and the Falklands, the final days on board are spent crossing the South Atlantic Ocean. Spend time with family, old friends, new friends and our Expedition Team, and enjoy the farewell dinner on the last evening.
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Discover Montevideo, Before Flying Home - Montevideo
You disembark in Montevideo. The city has a sly sophistication and surprising cultural diversity for such a small population, boasting a picturesque blend of colonial Spanish, Italian and Art Deco style. Maybe you have the time to visit the Ciudad Vieja (Old Town) with its 18th century buildings, the vibrant Mercado del Puerto, the bustling Avenida 18 de Julio with its numerous theatres, museums and art galleries, and the stretch of white, sandy beaches surrounding the city before you fly home.
