Antarctica

Total Duration: 16 Days
13 days of programme + up to 2 travel days before and 2 travel days after the programme

Travel to Ushuaia
Our journey begins with a flight to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in Argentina, with a stopover along the way. Depending on the flight connections available, the journey may take us via Buenos Aires or another international transit airport. Given the long journey and possible time differences, we recommend allowing sufficient time for arrival and rest before our Antarctic adventure begins.

Arrival & Briefing
We recommend spending one or two days in Ushuaia before embarkation, taking the opportunity to enjoy some initial ski touring in the impressive mountains surrounding the southernmost city in the world. This allows us to prepare for the Antarctic adventure ahead and discover the unique landscapes of Tierra del Fuego.

Note: The exact travel arrangements for the outward and return journeys will depend on the available flight connections.

Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina. Welcome and welcome dinner. Overnight stay at a hotel in Ushuaia.

Day 2: Embarkation aboard the Albatros Expeditions vessel and departure through the Beagle Channel.

Days 3–4: Crossing the Drake Passage. With a little luck, fin whales, humpback whales and numerous seabirds will accompany us on our journey. We then reach Deception Island, a natural harbour of volcanic origin, where we enjoy a ski tour through the unique Antarctic landscape.

Day 5: Ski touring around Neko Harbour in Paradise Bay.

Day 6: Ski touring on Anvers and Wiencke Islands. We also visit Port Lockroy, a former research station that now serves as a museum.

Day 7: Ski touring on Rongé Island and around Mount Britannia. We also visit the penguin colony at George Point.

Day 8: Ski touring in Paradise Bay. In addition, we take Zodiac excursions, visit a penguin colony and explore the Almirante Brown Station.

Day 9: Ski touring in the Lemaire Channel area and around Mount Scott, Mount Demaria and Mount Mühle. We also visit the Ukrainian Vernadsky Research Station.

Day 10: Ski touring in Charlotte Bay. In the evening, we begin our return journey north.

Days 11–12: Return crossing of the Drake Passage, passing the impressive cliffs of Cape Horn.

Day 13: Arrival in Ushuaia and disembarkation.

Important Information
Changes to or deviations from the published itinerary may occur at any time due to the nature of our expeditions. Weather conditions and changes in local circumstances, in particular, may prevent us from following the planned itinerary exactly. The description above is therefore intended as a general guide and does not guarantee a fixed schedule in every detail.

Included

• Overnight stay before the expedition in Ushuaia, Argentina
• Dinner together in Ushuaia
• Incl. transfer to the ship and the port fees
• Full-board on the clipper Adventurer
• All zodiac rides
• Various presentations by the expedition team about Antarctica
• Expedition certificate
• Comprehensive information about the trip
• Austrian mountain guide 

Not included

• Flight to Ushuaia/Argentina
• Airline taxes
• Visa costs
• Ski touring equipment
• Fees for excess baggage
• Laundry, bar, drinks on board the ship
• Tips for the ship crew

Language in country: Spanish
Time difference: - minus 4 hrs. CET
Personal equipment: before the trip, all participants will receive a detailed list of materials

Preparatory meeting
The date for the meeting will be set as early as possible, but not until we have been able to determine whether or not we will have enough participants. The company Mountain Sports makes every effort to organize an expedition professionally. This also includes the preparatory meeting. We are committed to providing our guests with complete important information and optimal materials. Both are important for the success of an expedition, if not essential.

Travel documents
For Argentina, no visas are required. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months past the travel dates.

Climate
The climate on the Antarctic peninsula in the month of November can be compared to the month of March in Central Europe.

Vaccinations
The following vaccinations are highly recommended: polio, tetanus, Covid19

Organization
Mountain Sports Zillertal

Tour operator
Ice Ax Expedition terms and conditions apply to this program/service.

Price & tariff level
November 2022

Registration
Early registration secures your place and makes the work of Mountain Sports much easier. Early registration is essential for offers with train or plane travel. Last-minute registrations may result in a surcharge.

Ski bag as additional luggage | sports luggage

You will need a ski bag for all ski touring trips. This is reserved in addition to the flight ticket. The surcharge varies from € 40 - € 70 per ski bag. We will discuss all these details with you in the packing list you will receive after booking.

Is insurance included in the trip?

Our tours do not include insurance cover as most guests already have private cover. Please also check prior to the tour if your insurance covers the booked trip. We will be happy to provide you with an insurance offer for the booked period.

Our recommendation - ski boots in the hand luggage?

In addition to your normal hand luggage, ski boots should be carried in your hand luggage. The reason is delayed luggage! You might be able to organise skis in your destination country, but boots that fit are practically impossible.

Ahead of each ski tour, we discuss all open questions and details of the planned tour individually.