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Antarctica Expedition

Lindblad / National Geographic · Round-trip from Ushuaia · Oct 2026 – Mar 2027

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The standard Lindblad/Nat Geo itinerary: 10–11 nights round-trip from Ushuaia, roughly two days each way crossing the Drake Passage, and five to six days actually exploring the Antarctic Peninsula by ship, Zodiac, kayak, and on foot. Multiple departures are already on sale across the season.

Best Window
October 2026 – March 2027 (multiple departures)
Duration
12 days · 10–11 nights aboard
Stay
1 night Buenos Aires pre-cruise, then the Lindblad/National Geographic expedition ship
Price
Confirmed against your enquiry

The 12-Day Expedition

Day 1
Buenos Aires
Arrival
Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina. Overnight.
View from the aircraft window over Buenos Aires on arrival
Day 2
South to Ushuaia
Embarkation
Flight to Ushuaia, embark the National Geographic expedition ship in the afternoon or evening.
Ushuaia harbor with expedition boats and snow-capped mountains
Days 3–4
Crossing the Drake
At sea, southbound
At sea, crossing the Drake Passage southbound — briefings, seabird watching, ship orientation.
Stormy seas viewed from the expedition ship's deck
Days 5–9 (approx.)
The Antarctic Peninsula
Why this trip exists
Daily Zodiac cruises, landings, and wildlife viewing — penguins, seals, whales — kayaking where offered, expert-led briefings. Exact days depend on the specific departure booked.
Days 10–11
Crossing the Drake
At sea, northbound
At sea, crossing the Drake Passage northbound, farewell dinner onboard.
Gentoo penguins above the Antarctic coastline
Day 12
Back to Argentina
Departure
Disembark Ushuaia, fly to Buenos Aires for onward travel.
Les Eclaireurs lighthouse near Ushuaia at journey's end
The Operator
Antarctica Expedition
Lindblad Expeditions / National Geographic
Round-trip from Ushuaia, Argentina

Getting there

The Ushuaia ↔ Buenos Aires domestic leg and the Buenos Aires pre-cruise hotel night are part of Lindblad's own standard package, regardless of where you're departing from — international routing to Buenos Aires is sorted with you directly once we know your dates.

What We're Arranging

Every item below is with our ground partner for confirmation — nothing is locked until you enquire and we lock your specific dates.

●Buenos Aires accommodation
1 night pre-cruise, per Lindblad's own recommended routing
●Ushuaia ↔ Buenos Aires flight
Round trip — often bundled as a recommended group flight by Lindblad
●Expedition cruise booking
10–11 night Lindblad/National Geographic Antarctica voyage
●Cold-weather gear
What Lindblad provides (typically a parka) vs. what guests bring is being confirmed
●Argentina visa / entry
Process for Indian passport holders being confirmed
●Travel insurance
Polar expeditions typically require specific medical evacuation coverage — requirement being confirmed
Pricing

Confirmed against your enquiry — every experience is priced individually once we know your dates and preferences.

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