Antarctica cruise route

Our last day in Patagonia

1 Jan 2016

Well, we’ve reached our last day in Patagonia, and it did not disappoint. Good weather to take the full day trek to the Valle des Frances (French Valley). A bus transfer to the ferry, a ferry ride across an aquamarine lake, and then a big hike up a mountain. Quite...

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Itinerary

Sat 5 Dec 2015	Fly: Cape Town to Johannesburg, South Africa. Fly: Johannesburg to Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Sun 6 Dec 2015	Fly: Sao Paulo, Brazil to the Iguazu Falls in Brazil. See the Brazilian side of the falls. Transfer to Lodge in Argentina.	La Cantera Jungle Lodge, Iguazu
Mon 7 Dec 2015	Visit the Argentinean side of the falls.	La Cantera Jungle Lodge, Iguazu
Tues 8 Dec 2015	Fly: Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires, Argentina.	Hotel Plaza
Wed 9 Dec 2015	Day in Buenos Aires.	Hotel Plaza
Thurs 10 Dec 2015	Fly: Buenos Aires, Argentina to Ushuaia, Argentina. Possibly celebrate with a nice dinner and a wee bottle of champagne.	Albatros Hotel, Ushuaia
Fri 11 Dec 2015	Morning in Tierra del Fuego national park. Embark ship in afternoon: Embarkation will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail down the historic Beagle Channel. This historic channel transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of excitement as you depart—the next time you see land you’ll be in the world’s most southern continent!	Ocean Diamond
Sat 12 Dec 2015 – Sun 13 Dec 2015	Antarctica: Crossing the Drake Passage Prepare yourself for potentially rough water, but hope for a smooth sailing as the Drake is unpredictable and always changing. You’ll spend these first days getting to know your shipmates, while we’ll provide safety briefings and insights into what excitement lies ahead.	Ocean Diamond
Mon 14 Dec 2015 – Thurs 17 Dec 2015	South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula When the Antarctic Convergence is left in our wake, you will truly begin your Antarctic adventure. It is perhaps the first sight of land itself that is embraced as the true beginning of any Antarctic expedition.You can begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the attention of explorers and travelers alike. We will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore bays, channels and landing sites each day. With wildlife always at the forefront of our minds you will visit penguin rookeries, scout for humpback and Minke whales and search for a number of the southern seal species, including the cunning leopard seal.The majesty of the Peninsula’s mountains will enchant you as you scramble up snowy pathways to vantage points offering you 360° views of your surroundings. One of these in particular, in Orne Harbour, gives the opportunity to visit a chinstrap penguin colony high up on a ridge. Here you’ll have the choice between going for a mountain hike or spending time sitting quietly on a pebbled beach to enjoy the antics of curious penguins. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, participating in the Polar Plunge swim is about as crazy as it gets! Amidst the serene silence of Antarctica, noisy interludes now become indelible memories, such as penguins squabbling over prized pebbles, or the boom and crack of a calving glacier in Neko Harbour.Every day will be different, having been carefully crafted by your Expedition Team so as to entertain and educate you about this wonderful part of the world.	Ocean Diamond
Fri 18 Dec 2015 – Sat 19 Dec 2015	Drake Passage to Ushuaia The journey back across the Drake Passage provides you with some final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air. Spend time on the deck watching for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy a few final presentations by your Expedition Team or simply relax and reminisce about your experiences.	Ocean Diamond
Sun 20 Dec 2015	Disembark ship in Ushuaia. Fly: Ushuaia, Argentina to El Calafate, Argentina.	Kau Yatun hotel
Mon 21 Dec 2015	El Calafate: trip to Perito Moreno glacier	Kau Yatun hotel
Tues 22 Dec 2015	Day in El Calafate. Day at leisure to enjoy any of the optional tours around El Calafate. We suggest a visit to Estancia Cristina, a bike ride out to the lake, or a boat cruise to explore some of the more remote glaciers in the region.	Kau Yatun hotel
Wed 23 Dec 2015	Bus: El Calafate to El Chalten.	Senderos Hosteria
Thurs 24 Dec 2015	Day in El Chalten. Be prepared for an exciting day in the wild Nature. El Chalten offers a range of options for all kind of difficulty of trekking. From the door of your hotel, you can go for a short 3 K walk, with views of the Rio de las Vueltas, lenga forest and the chance to see all kind of birds (great woodpecker spotting opportunity). If you are looking for great mountain views, in one hour and a half you can be at the Cerro Torre view point. For trekking fans, continue all the way to Torre base or go for the 8 hours trekking for the most impressive view of Fitz Roy and the whole massif by Laguna de los tres path (Highly recommended!!). This is a trek that becomes difficult in the last bit but totally worth the effort.	Senderos Hosteria
Fri 25 Dec 2015	Morning in El Chalten. Then bus to El Calafate.	Kau Yatun hotel
Sat 26 Dec 2015	Bus to Torres del Paine.	Hotel Las Torres
Sun 27 Dec 2015 – Tues 29 Dec 2015	All inclusive programme at Hotel Las Torres. We invite you to enjoy an unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful and breath-taking places on the planet, the Torres del Paine National Park. Choose half-day or full-day excursions each day. http://www.lastorres.com/	Hotel Las Torres
Wed 30 Dec 2015	Leave Torres del Paine; bus ride to El Calafate. Fly: El Calafate, Argentina to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Thurs 31 Dec 2015	Day in Buenos Aires, Argentina.	Hotel Plaza
Fri 1 Jan 2016	Fly: Buenos Aires, Argentina to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fly: Sao Paulo, Brazil to Johannesburg, South Africa.
Sat 2 Jan 2016	Fly: Johannesburg to Cape Town, South Africa

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