Antarctica Wilderness
City Tours Of: Visit to Buenos Aires, Trip To Ushuaia , Drake Passage, Visit To Deception Island, Trip to Paradise Bay
Departure Date : 4 March 2026
Visit to Buenos Aires
Trip to Paradise Bay
Drake Passage
Visit To Yankee Harbour
Trip To Ushuaia
Day 1
KOLKATA – DELHI
MEAL : DINNER ON BOARD
Your extraordinary expedition journey begins at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata. Assemble at the airport a few hours before departure to complete check-in, security, and boarding formalities. Meet your experienced tour manager, who will assist you throughout the journey and ensure a smooth travel experience. Board your domestic flight to Delhi and enjoy dinner served onboard. This travel day allows you to relax and prepare mentally for the adventure that lies ahead—an unforgettable expedition to the White Continent. Overnight onboard / in transit.
Day 2
DELHI – ADD – BUENOS AIRES
MEAL : ON BOARD – PACKED DINNER
From Delhi, board Ethiopian Airlines for your long-haul international flight to Buenos Aires via Addis Ababa. Enjoy onboard meals, entertainment, and rest as you cross continents. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital, complete immigration and customs formalities. Transfer by coach to your hotel for check-in. A packed dinner will be served, allowing you to relax after the long journey. Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.
Day 3
BUENOS AIRES
MEAL : ON BOARD – DINNER
After a relaxed breakfast, proceed for a guided city tour of Buenos Aires. Visit Avenida de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Cabildo, and Casa Rosada. Continue to the colorful district of La Boca and the famous Caminito Street, where tango culture, street art, and vibrant history come alive. Later in the afternoon, attend the mandatory expedition briefing conducted by Hurtigruten authorities, covering safety protocols and onboard guidelines. Dinner and overnight stay in Buenos Aires.
Day 4
BUENOS AIRES – USHUAIA – NANSEN CRUISE
MEAL : BREAKFAST – DINNER
Early morning, check out and board your flight to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Packed breakfast will be provided. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of this dramatic port city surrounded by mountains and glaciers. Board the hybrid electric expedition ship MS Fridtjof Nansen. After mandatory safety briefings, meet the expedition team and settle into your cabin. Enjoy a welcome dinner onboard as your once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic expedition begins.
Day 5
Drake Passage Crossing
MEAL : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today marks the beginning of your legendary crossing of the Drake Passage, the stretch of ocean separating South America from Antarctica. Named after Sir Francis Drake, this passage is known for its powerful winds and rolling seas. Aboard the modern expedition ship MS Fridtjof Nansen, the journey is comfortable and safe. Spend the day attending informative lectures led by the Expedition Team at the Science Center, where you’ll learn about Antarctic wildlife, glaciology, climate science, and sustainability guidelines. Participate in preparation briefings, including IAATO regulations, biosecurity measures, and environmental responsibility. Enjoy gourmet meals onboard, relax in the Explorer Lounge, or unwind at the spa and wellness areas. Keep watch from the deck for seabirds such as albatrosses and petrels gliding across the ocean. Overnight onboard.
Day 6
Drake Passage – Expedition Preparation
MEAL : Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
As the ship continues across the Drake Passage, today offers time for deeper engagement with the expedition experience. Attend hands-on workshops and educational talks on Antarctic history, marine life, and Citizen Science projects, where guests can contribute to real scientific research. You will also receive essential gear briefings and finalize landing protocols, including the use of sterilized boots and zodiac safety procedures. Take time to explore the ship’s facilities—indoor and outdoor observation decks, gym, wellness center, and specialty restaurants. The anticipation builds as icebergs may begin to appear on the horizon, signaling your approach to the Antarctic region. Meals are served onboard, offering world-class cuisine paired with spectacular ocean views. Overnight onboard as you near the White Continent.
Day 7
Antarctica – First Landing
MEAL : Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Welcome to Antarctica—Earth’s last great wilderness. Today marks your first landing on the frozen continent. Weather and ice conditions permitting, you may visit areas such as the South Shetland Islands, Half Moon Island, or Deception Island. Step ashore amid towering glaciers, volcanic landscapes, and pristine snowfields. Encounter wildlife in its natural habitat, including penguins, seals, and seabirds. Zodiac cruises bring you close to icebergs and dramatic coastlines, offering incredible photo opportunities. The Expedition Team provides guidance and insights throughout the day. Return to the ship for warm meals and reflections on this unforgettable first encounter with Antarctica. Overnight onboard.
Day 8
Antarctica Peninsula Exploration
MEAL : Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Today is dedicated to exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding islands such as Neko Harbour, Yankee Harbour, or Cuverville Island. Enjoy zodiac cruises through ice-filled waters and guided shore landings where vast penguin colonies thrive. Witness glaciers calving into the sea and, if fortunate, spot humpback whales feeding nearby. The silence and scale of Antarctica are deeply moving, broken only by the calls of wildlife. Expert guides share knowledge about Antarctic ecology, climate, and conservation. Each moment here is shaped by nature, making every day uniquely different. Return to the ship for meals and evening briefings as you prepare for more discoveries ahead. Overnight onboard.
Day 9
Antarctica – Ice Cruising & Wildlife Encounters
MEAL : Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Today offers another extraordinary day in Antarctica, shaped entirely by weather and ice conditions. The Expedition Team carefully selects landing sites to maximize wildlife encounters and scenic exploration. You may visit locations such as Paradise Bay, Cuverville Island, or Neko Harbour, each offering dramatic glaciers, icebergs, and thriving penguin colonies. Zodiac cruises allow close-up views of towering ice formations and offer chances to spot seals resting on ice floes and whales surfacing nearby. Shore landings provide unforgettable moments among Gentoo penguins and panoramic viewpoints overlooking icy bays. Throughout the day, expert guides share insights into Antarctic wildlife behavior, glaciology, and climate science. Return to the ship for meals, warm beverages, and evening briefings. Overnight onboard.
Day 10
Antarctica – Remote Landings & Zodiac Exploration
MEAL : Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Another day immersed in the pristine wilderness of Antarctica awaits. Today’s activities may include ice cruising through narrow channels, zodiac landings on untouched shores, and close observation of glaciers and ice shelves. Experience the surreal silence of the White Continent, broken only by cracking ice and calls of seabirds. Depending on seasonal conditions, you may witness penguin chicks, seal colonies, or increased whale activity. Optional activities such as kayaking (weather permitting) offer an even more intimate connection with the icy environment. Between excursions, attend educational talks onboard covering Antarctic history, exploration legends, and environmental preservation. Dinner is served as you reflect on one of the most remote places on Earth. Overnight onboard.
Day 11
Antarctica – Final Exploration Day
MEAL : Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Your final day in Antarctica is dedicated to making the most of remaining opportunities for exploration. The Expedition Team will choose the best possible sites for landings or zodiac cruising, ensuring a memorable farewell to the frozen continent. Capture last photographs of icebergs sculpted by nature, penguins waddling along snowy paths, and vast polar landscapes stretching endlessly into the horizon. The emotional impact of Antarctica often peaks today, as travelers absorb the scale, purity, and fragility of this environment. In the evening, gather onboard to share stories, photographs, and reflections with fellow explorers. Celebrate the journey with a special dinner as the ship prepares to sail north. Overnight onboard.
Day 12
Drake Passage – Return Journey Begins
MEAL : Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Today marks the beginning of your return across the legendary Drake Passage. As Antarctica fades into the distance, take time to reflect on the once-in-a-lifetime experiences you’ve had. The Expedition Team hosts recap sessions in the Science Center, revisiting highlights of landings, wildlife sightings, and scientific discoveries. Spend leisure time enjoying the ship’s amenities—relax in the Explorer Lounge, visit the wellness area, or step onto the deck to spot seabirds following the ship. Meals are served throughout the day as the vessel makes steady progress toward South America. Overnight onboard
Day 13
Drake Passage – At Sea
MEAL : Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Today you continue sailing northward across the Drake Passage after an unforgettable Antarctic experience. This day is ideal for relaxation and reflection as the ship steadily makes its way back toward South America. Spend time revisiting your photographs, journaling memories, or enjoying conversations with fellow travelers who now share a rare bond—having visited the White Continent together. The Expedition Team hosts interactive recap sessions, wildlife talks, and storytelling events in the Science Center, helping you relive highlights of penguin encounters, iceberg cruising, and zodiac landings. Enjoy leisure time in the Explorer Lounge, wellness center, or outdoor decks while watching seabirds glide alongside the ship. Delicious meals are served throughout the day, rounding off a calm yet emotionally rich sea day. Overnight onboard.
Day 14
Ushuaia – Buenos Aires
MEAL : Breakfast | Dinner
Arrive back in Ushuaia, marking the end of your Antarctic expedition voyage. Disembark after breakfast, carrying unforgettable memories of glaciers, wildlife, and untouched landscapes. Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, proceed to your hotel and check in. The evening is free to relax after the journey, allowing time to reflect on the incredible adventure you’ve completed—traveling to the southernmost reaches of the planet. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Buenos Aires.
Day 15
Buenos Aires – Addis Ababa
MEAL :Breakfast | Meal on Board
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning in Buenos Aires. You may explore nearby areas, shop for souvenirs, or simply unwind before departure. Later in the day, transfer to the airport to board your international flight back to India via Addis Ababa. Enjoy onboard meals and in-flight entertainment as your journey home begins, carrying stories and experiences few travelers in the world can claim. Overnight onboard.
Day 16
Addis Ababa – Delhi
MEAL : Meal on Board
Arrive in Addis Ababa and board your connecting flight to Delhi. Meals will be served onboard. This day is dedicated to long-haul travel as you cross continents, gradually returning home after a once-in-a-lifetime expedition.
Day 17
Delhi – Kolkata
MEAL : Meal on Board
Arrive in Delhi in the morning, complete immigration formalities, and board your connecting flight to Kolkata. On arrival, collect your luggage and bid farewell to fellow travelers. Your epic Antarctica expedition comes to an end, leaving you with extraordinary memories, rare photographs, and the pride of having explored the last great wilderness on Earth.
| Airline | Departure | Date & Time | Arrivals |
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Ethiopian Airlines |
Mumbai | 10th December 2025 | Addis Ababa |
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Ethiopian Airlines |
Kolkata | 10th December 2025 | Addis Ababa |
- Economy-class round trip airfare to All Taxes mentioned on the ticket as of 1st JUNE 2025.
- All Visa Charges
- Accommodation at 4-star hotels on a double/twin/triple sharing
- Meals – Daily Breakfast & Dinners.
- Transfer to and from and tour of all the places mentioned in the itinerary by luxury coach & shared speed
- Internal transfers & tours (if any are mentioned in the itinerary) by cruise, train, and
- Entry fees to places that are included in the Compulsory tips
- Travel insurance premium up to 60 years (only the difference will have to be paid for people above 60 years old).
- 5% GST on the Total Tour Cost (including tips and any optional tour) which is payable at Kolkata by Indian Currency only in favour of Go Everywhere Tours and Travels Ltd.
- 5% T. C.S is applicable on total foreign exchange part (including GST) as and when applicable up to date of travel only in favour of Go Everywhere Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd., which will be adjusted with your income tax return. (From 1st October,2023 onwards, if more than 5% TCS as proposed will be gazetted by Govt. of India, then the same will be charged instead of 5% TCS, which is refundable after the tour).
- RT-PCR tests cost (both ways, India & abroad, if required).
- Expenses and services of personal nature – telephone calls, mineral water, any meals not forming a part of the group itinerary menu, room services orders, mini bar & beverages (alcoholic or nonalcoholic), snacks or refreshments or any other usage, laundry, personal entertainment expenses except for mentioned itinerary items, extra conveyance expenses, if any, entrance charges except for the mentioned itinerary items, any other incidental or medical expenses etc.
- Cost of optional tours.
- Any Porterage Charges at airports, ports, waterways, stations or any hotels etc.
- Any services not mentioned in the ‘Tour Cost Includes’.
- NB: The Tour Itinerary as well as the Package Price is subject to change if any unforeseen/unavoidable situations occur before or during the tour AND/OR if there is any increase or decrease of cost per Airline, IATA rule, Visa & Rate of Exchange (ROE) at the time of final payment & departure of the tour, respectively. The package cost which includes all the services (as mentioned in the itinerary etc.) has been framed as on 1st June, 2023. The Tour Itinerary, Airfare, Taxes, Visa Charges, Medical Insurance Premium and other related expenses/fees are subject to change if it requires for any unforeseen and/or unavoidable circumstances before and/or during the tour period.
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