This once-in-a-lifetime expedition on Fram takes in the isolated Falkland Islands, the awe-inspiring vistas of South Georgia and the vast wilderness of Antarctica, with landings ashore and an overnight hotel stay in Buenos Aires.
Enjoy a hotel stay in Buenos Aires before joining expedition ship Fram for a special voyage showcasing the amazing landscapes and adbundant wildlife of Antarctica, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.
Explore lively Buenos Aires, known as the Paris of South America, before flying to Ushuaia to embark Fram and cruise the picturesque Beagle Channel. Discover the remote Falkland Islands renowned for its stunning white beaches, penguin colonies and albatrosses. Enjoy a visit to the fascinating capital of Stanley with its English pubs and iconic red phoneboxes.
Fram cruises into the rugged Drygalski Fjord at the southern tip of South Georgia to see the abandoned whaling stations, including the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton. Solitary icebergs greet your arrival to Antarctica, a peaceful continent which has evolved without human interference. Possible landings include stunning Whaler's Bay, Half Moon Island and Brown Bluff, all home to an array of wildlife from penguin colonies to herds of seals.
21-night cruise in the cabin grade of your choice including full board
Return economy class flights between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
1-night pre-cruise hotel stay in Buenos Aires
Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires
Transfers in Ushuaia including an orientation tour
House beer and wine, sodas and mineral water with meals on board
A La Carte restaurant (for suite guests only)
Complimentary tea and coffee on board
Landings ashore and lectures onboard by the Expedition Team
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
Complimentary wind and water-resistant jacket
Excludes
International flights
Optional excursions
Luggage handling
Travel Insurance
Gratuities (at guests' discretion)
Cruise Map
Itinerary
Day 1Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Check in to your hotel for an overnight stay. Discover the Paris of South America for yourself and get a taste of what the birthplace of tango has to offer during time at leisure.
Day 2Buenos Aires - Ushuaia
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia. On arrival, perhaps enjoy time at leisure in this fascinating city or take the optional tour to the picturesque Tierra del Fuego National Park. Later, embark Fram. This evening, she will cruise through the Beagle Channel.
Day 3At sea
Acquaint yourself with the ship and fellow travellers, follow the on-board lecture series, enjoy the fresh air on deck or relax in the keep-fit area or observation lounge. as Fram heads south to the Falkland Islands.
Days 4-6Falkland Islands
Thanks to a unique sub-Antarctic eco-system, more than 70 animal and bird species live on these islands. The landscape is majestic, with cliffs and gentle beaches. You'll spend three days in this archipelago and enjoy a visit to the lively capital of Stanley. This is the starting point for optional excursions.
Days 7-8At sea
Spend two days at sea cruising to South Georgia. Onboard there will be a series lectures on whaling and polar history. Learn about Sir Ernest Shackleton and his ill-fated expedition.
Days 9-13South Georgia
The alpine-peaked island of South Georgia, known as the Serengeti of the Southern Ocean, has a variety and density of wildlife that will overwhelm even the most blase visitor. The largest king penguin colonies in the world are flanked by groups of fur and elephant seals. There are long-abandoned whaling stations and the poignant highlight for many visitors, the grave of Ernest Henry Shackleton. We will attempt to visit Fortuna Bay and Gold Harbour during our five days here.
Day 14 - 15At sea
We set sail for the southernmost continent and en route learn more about this fascinating white land through exciting lectures. Fram cruises Washington Strait and Coronation Island, before continuing towards Elephant Island and the White Continent.
Days 16-20Antarctica
When you believe you have seen it all, Antarctica will make you re-consider. The last untouched place on earth, with crisp air, icebergs and endless white mountain ranges, this continent is dedicated to science and peace. There are no permanent human inhabitants but it is home to millions of penguins and the feeding area for thousands of whales. Words simply cannot describe the feeling of being on the Great White Continent. The ice, wind and weather dictate life in Antarctica as well as our route. Every voyage is unique and our experienced crew will make all voyages an experience of a lifetime. The final choice of landings will be made in the course of the voyage. Possible landings include Deception Island, Half Moon Island, Brown Bluff and Port Lockroy.
Days 21-22Drake Passage
With our bow pointed north and a collection of unforgettable images and experiences, Fram sails across the famous Drake Passage.
Day 23Ushuaia (Argentina) - Buenos Aires
We arrive in Ushuaia in the morning. Ushauaia is the world's southernmost city and the capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego. Your Antarctic voyage has come to an end, and the journey back continues with our charter flight to Buenos Aires.
In the Realm of the Great Explorers ItineraryThis is an expedition where the weather, wind and ice conditions will determine the final schedule. Therefore, this itinerary is just an indication of what you can experience.
