Four distinct South American gateways before Antarctica
MG Signature Expeditions · IAATO
Brazil, Iguaçu & Antarctica Grand Journey
A once-in-a-lifetime progression from Rio and Iguaçu Falls to Buenos Aires, Tierra del Fuego and an Antarctic expedition cruise.
Dauer20 days / 19 nights
SaisonSelected January–February 2027 departures
ReferenzpreisCruise component from €11,585 per person
Standard des ExpeditionspartnersIAATO · Mitgliedsbetreiber
MG Tourism · Expeditionsdesign
Was die Reise besonders macht
This is not a cruise that sails from Brazil. It is a carefully connected South American land-and-air journey that reaches Ushuaia, where the Antarctic voyage actually embarks. MG Tourism coordinates the flights, border timing, hotels and cruise as one programme.
Both Brazilian and Argentine perspectives of Iguaçu
Protected flight and transfer sequencing
Route
Verfolgen Sie die reale Route vom Gateway bis ins Expeditionsgebiet und zurück.
- 01Rio de Janeiro
- 02Iguaçu Falls
- 03Buenos Aires
- 04Ushuaia
- 05Antarctic Peninsula
- 06Ushuaia
Jeden Tag öffnen
20 days / 19 nights — Tag für Tag verständlich.
Jeder Tag hat eine eigene Erklärung. Wetter, Eis und Sicherheit können die Reihenfolge ändern.
Tag 01Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Private arrival, hotel check-in and a gentle first evening overlooking Rio's Atlantic setting.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 02Rio de JaneiroRio icons & viewpoints
A private day linking Corcovado, selected viewpoints and the city's coastline with realistic movement and pre-booked access where required.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 03Rio de JaneiroRio at your pace
Choose culture, architecture, beach neighbourhoods or a relaxed leisure day before the inland flight.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 04Rio · Foz do IguaçuFly to Iguaçu
Door-to-door transfer, domestic flight and a calm resort arrival, with luggage and flight timing coordinated as one travel day.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 05Iguaçu National ParkBrazilian falls panorama
Walk the Brazilian panoramic trail to understand the scale of the falls, with time for the main viewpoints and optional wildlife or river experiences.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 06Puerto IguazúArgentine falls & Devil's Throat
Cross the border with document checks planned, then explore the upper or lower circuits and Devil's Throat according to park access.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 07Iguaçu · Buenos AiresFly to Buenos Aires
A protected transfer day with private airport movements and an evening introduction to Buenos Aires.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 08Buenos AiresBuenos Aires character
Private exploration of historic districts, architecture and local culture, with dining or performance choices reserved around your style.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 09Buenos Aires · UshuaiaFly south to Ushuaia
Fly to the end of South America, meet the local team and complete the expedition clothing and document review.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 10UshuaiaTierra del Fuego gateway day
A measured pre-cruise day for the national park, harbour and final biosecurity preparation.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 11Ushuaia · Beagle ChannelEmbark for Antarctica
Board, meet the expedition team and depart through the Beagle Channel after the mandatory safety briefing.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 12Drake PassageDrake Passage south
Lectures, seabird observation and sea-day adaptation introduce the ecology of the Southern Ocean.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 13South Shetland approachPrepare for first landing
Biosecurity, Zodiac procedure and first iceberg sightings prepare the group for the peninsula.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 14Antarctic PeninsulaAntarctic Peninsula: first contact
First shore or Zodiac operation among ice, penguins and high coastal mountains, selected by the expedition leader.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 15Gerlache StraitGlaciers & quiet bays
Two possible activity windows reveal glacier fronts and protected bays, with route changes welcomed as part of expedition travel.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 16Antarctic PeninsulaPenguin colonies & Zodiac exploration
Regulated wildlife observation and a water-level Zodiac journey build a deeper understanding of the peninsula's living ecosystem.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 17South Shetland IslandsFinal Antarctic exploration day
The team chooses the strongest safe final landing, balancing volcanic history, wildlife and weather before turning north.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 18Drake PassageDrake Passage north
A lecture and photography day that connects Antarctica with the wider South American journey.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 19Drake Passage · Beagle ChannelBeagle Channel & farewell
Final wildlife watch, voyage recap and confirmed arrangements for disembarkation and onward travel.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →Tag 20UshuaiaDisembark in Ushuaia
Private transfer to the airport or an optional Patagonia extension completes the route.
Ganzen Tag öffnen →
Referenzpreis
Cruise component from €11,585 per person
The South America land programme and regional flights are quoted separately to match room category, cabin and air class. This avoids advertising a false combined price before live availability is checked.
Termine und Preise sind Planungswerte; maßgeblich ist der bestätigte Betreibervertrag.Expedition anfragenAbfahrtsfenster08 Jan 2027 · sample land-programme startAktuelle Anfragebasis Jan–Feb 2027 · cruise matched on requestAktuelle Anfragebasis
Kabinen
Kabinen
Kabinenamen variieren je Schiff. Das Angebot nennt Schiff, Deck, Betten, Ausblick, Größe, Belegung und Storno.
Ocean-view cabin
A practical twin cabin with a window or porthole; deck and exact configuration depend on the confirmed vessel.
Balcony cabin
Private outdoor access for landscape viewing, subject to the ship and sailing selected.
Expedition suite
More living space and, on selected ships, priority amenities; the written offer names the exact suite and benefits.
Planungsbasis inklusive
- 19 nights in selected land hotels and expedition cabin
- Private land transfers and private guiding shown in the proposal
- Expedition-cruise inclusions of the confirmed sailing
Üblicherweise nicht inklusive
- International and regional flights until selected
- Border visas, insurance and optional experiences
- Meals outside the confirmed hotel/cruise basis
Rechtliche, medizinische und Reisebedingungen
- Entry and transit eligibility for Brazil and Argentina
- Sufficient passport pages and time for multiple air sectors and border checks
- Confirmed expedition medical and insurance documents
- IAATO biosecurity and wildlife-distance rules
IAATOStandard des Expeditionspartners
Verantwortlicher Expeditionsbetrieb, korrekt benannt.
MG Tourism organisiert die Reise mit einem unabhängigen IAATO- oder AECO-Mitglied. Betreiber und Mitgliedschaft werden schriftlich bestätigt.
Tiere, Landungen, Eisroute und genaue Zeiten sind nicht garantiert.
Vor der Anfrage
Vor der Anfrage
Warum Referenzpreis?
Schiff, Kabine, Belegung, Flug, Steuern und Aktivitäten ändern den Preis. MG Tourism bestätigt ihn vor Zahlung schriftlich.
Gibt es ein Polarvisum?
Anforderungen hängen von Nationalität, Pass, Transit und Abreiseland ab.
Was sich ändern kann
Kapitän und Expeditionsleitung dürfen Landung, Flug oder Aktivität wegen Wetter, Eis, Tieren, Genehmigungen oder Sicherheit ändern oder absagen.