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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - Dec 10, 2024
Day 1
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
Arrive in Santiago. Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton Santiago, or similar, before our guided overview of this vibrant city backed by the inspiring Andes. Discover sites like the Plaza de Armas and get a feel for the mix of old and new that makes this city so great. In the early evening, we gather for an informal reception and a drink at the hotel. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - Dec 11, 2024
Day 2
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
Air Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 2 - Wednesday - Dec 11, 2024
Day 2
Cruise Begins
Ushuaia, Argentina
Join a recommended flight to Ushuaia; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided. Sandwiched between ice-mantled peaks and the frigid waters of Beagle Channel, this is a fittingly wild place to be known as "El Fin del Mundo" or "The End of the World". Before departing, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, clad in dense beech forest just as much of Antarctica was millions of years ago. Savor lunch onboard a private catamaran as you cruise the channel, keeping an eye out for plump South American sea lions and sleek seabirds like the imperial cormorant. By day's end, you'll be comfortably onboard your ship and ready to meet the White Continent.; Note: If you are not purchasing a recommended flight, please get in touch with Lindblad Expeditions to confirm your arrangements. ... Read More
Thursday - Dec 12, 2024
Day 3
Drake Passage, Antarctica
At times ferocious, at others flat calm, this legendary 500-mile-wide strait divides South America from the Antarctic Peninsula. Feel the excitement build as we begin the crossing, often accompanied by seabirds like the wandering albatross and-if luck allows-a pod of killer whales or rare dolphins. Get to know the ship and prepare for the adventures ahead. Visit the Bridge (ideal for wildlife spotting), relax with a massage, attend a talk on the unique biology of penguins. Or simply settle into a comfy chair in the observation lounge, looking out over the waves as you contemplate the history of this passage named for English privateer Francis Drake, but first discovered by Spanish navigator Francisco de Hoces. ... Read More
Friday - Dec 13, 2024
Day 4
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Saturday - Dec 14, 2024
Day 5
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
With long hours of daylight at this time of year, we have ample opportunities to explore. Our schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected, whether we're watching whales at play off the bow of our ship, hiking alongside penguin highways, or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid porpoising penguins. While wildlife is magnificent, ice defines the Antarctic. You'll get to know ice up close and personal - from icebergs the size of islands, bergy bits, and near-vertical glaciers, to the fragile, nearly invisible layers that have just begun to freeze. One day, we might set out by kayak to encounter towering icebergs at water level; embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags; or walk amid thousands of Adelie and gentoo penguins. The next day, we might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice. Everywhere we go in Antarctica we're surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way your expert expedition team will enrich our experiences. ... Read More
Sunday - Dec 15, 2024
Day 6
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Monday - Dec 16, 2024
Day 7
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Tuesday - Dec 17, 2024
Day 8
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Wednesday - Dec 18, 2024
Day 9
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Thursday - Dec 19, 2024
Day 10
At Sea
Enjoy the ship's amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Take some time to go through your photos, or send a message home to friends and family. Celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner onboard. ... Read More
Friday - Dec 20, 2024
Day 11
At Sea
Saturday - Dec 21, 2024
Day 12
Ushuaia, Argentina
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 12 - Saturday - Dec 21, 2024
Day 12
Air Travel
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Disembark in Ushuaia, and join a recommended flight to Buenos Aires or Santiago to connect with your flight home; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided.; Note: If you are not purchasing a recommended flight, please get in touch with Lindblad Expeditions to confirm your arrangements. ... Read More
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