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Expedition Itinerary: Antarctic Explorer

Explore the “Last Continent” on a 13-day expedition along the Antarctic Peninsula, where you will witness towering glaciers, snow-covered landscapes and impromptu wildlife encounters.

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  • Follow in the tradition of the great polar explorers.

  • Setting your sights on Antarctica with this fascinating 13 day itinerary.

  • Your once in a lifetime journey begins in Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, and then it's on to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

  • From here, you'll sail past legendary Cape Horn and cross the fabled Drake Passage as you head for the bottom of the world.

  • Antarctica.

  • This is nature at its most flawless and an immense wild land of extremes and rugged beauty.

  • A place so remote it eluded discovery until just two centuries ago.

  • Norwegian Roald Amundsen, the first man to the South Pole, described this place as a wonderful fairy tale in blue and white.

  • In this extraordinary setting, you'll enjoy a week of enlightening, educational and deeply enriching experiences, each one designed to help you better understand the intricate details of this fabled continent.

  • A majestic ecosystem.

  • Only a tiny fraction of the world's population will ever have the privilege to see.

  • Your Viking vessel is an ideal base from which to explore and learn.

  • A floating classroom sharing the science behind the otherworldly environment you're exploring.

  • The ships of Viking sail with a range of vessels designed to explore from the sea, making it easy to investigate these stunning landscapes.

  • As you travel these dramatic waters.

  • Your nature based schedule will be optimized to take advantage of weather and most importantly, wildlife viewing opportunities.

  • You have a front row seat in nature's greatest theater.

  • When Antarctica's locals decide to put on their display.

  • And of course, in the spirit of discovery, you will spend significant time on the continent's unspoiled shores.

  • Examining the extreme geology with expedition leaders.

  • An exploration of Antarctica with Viking is an illuminating, rewarding journey.

  • A profound thought provoking immersion into this remarkable place.

  • An unforgettable adventure where you are sure to be humbled by nature.

  • Your expedition concludes in Ushuaia, Argentina, the world's southernmost city, where you'll board your flight for a return to Buenos Aries.