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Antarctica Classic in Depth (Argentina), a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 12 nights · with G Adventures

Antarctica Classic in Depth

A small-group expedition by G Adventures taking in six days around Antarctica's South Shetland Islands and Peninsula, with comprehensive landings and expert guides to deepen your understanding of this remote region.

Duration
12 nights
Departures
2 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Argentina, Antarctica
Operator
G Adventures
From
£5,399.40
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Six full days exploring South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

  2. Close Zodiac landingsWith penguin rookeries and leopard seals

  3. Crossing the Drake Passage

  4. Expert-led lectures on Antarctic nature and history

  5. Opportunity to watch soaring albatross from the ship's deck

About the trip

This 12-night escorted adventure with G Adventures plunges travellers into the stark beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula and the nearby South Shetland Islands. Beginning with a night in Ushuaia, participants then set off for six full days amid immense glaciers and bustling penguin rookeries. Zodiac landings provide close-up encounters with leopard seals sprawled on ice floes and albatrosses circling above the ship's deck.

The passage across the Drake Passage is never a simple crossing, but it is a significant precursor to the encounter with Antarctica’s wild expanse. Each day features lectures from knowledgeable guides who cover topics from marine biology to polar history, providing depth as well as spectacle. Weather and conditions can vary, so flexibility is key, and much of the experience lies in the attentive observation of the landscape and wildlife.

Accommodation includes a twin-share hotel night in Ushuaia and ensuite cabins aboard the Expedition ship. All Zodiac excursions and educational programs come as part of the tour, which gently combines adventure with accessibility — a genuine expedition rather than a sightseeing jaunt.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Ushuaia
  2. 2 South Shetland Islands
  3. 3 Antarctic Peninsula

Itinerary

The route

  1. Ushuaia

  2. South Shetland Islands

  3. Antarctic Peninsula

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Antarctica Classic in Depth?
Antarctica Classic in Depth is a 12 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Antarctica Classic in Depth?
Antarctica Classic in Depth is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Antarctica Classic in Depth cost?
Prices for Antarctica Classic in Depth start from £5,399.40, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

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You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Argentina? Our Argentina guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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