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.
Duration20 days / 19 nights
SeasonSelected January–February 2027 departures
Reference priceCruise component from €11,585 per person
Expedition partner standardIAATO · member partner
MG Tourism · Expedition design
What makes it valuable
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
Follow the physical journey from the gateway city to the expedition zone and back.
- 01Rio de Janeiro
- 02Iguaçu Falls
- 03Buenos Aires
- 04Ushuaia
- 05Antarctic Peninsula
- 06Ushuaia
Open every day
20 days / 19 nights — understood day by day.
Each day opens into a complete morning-to-evening briefing. In polar travel the order may change for weather, ice, wildlife and safety.
Day 01Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Private arrival, hotel check-in and a gentle first evening overlooking Rio's Atlantic setting.
Open the complete day →Day 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.
Open the complete day →Day 03Rio de JaneiroRio at your pace
Choose culture, architecture, beach neighbourhoods or a relaxed leisure day before the inland flight.
Open the complete day →Day 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.
Open the complete day →Day 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.
Open the complete day →Day 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.
Open the complete day →Day 07Iguaçu · Buenos AiresFly to Buenos Aires
A protected transfer day with private airport movements and an evening introduction to Buenos Aires.
Open the complete day →Day 08Buenos AiresBuenos Aires character
Private exploration of historic districts, architecture and local culture, with dining or performance choices reserved around your style.
Open the complete day →Day 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.
Open the complete day →Day 10UshuaiaTierra del Fuego gateway day
A measured pre-cruise day for the national park, harbour and final biosecurity preparation.
Open the complete day →Day 11Ushuaia · Beagle ChannelEmbark for Antarctica
Board, meet the expedition team and depart through the Beagle Channel after the mandatory safety briefing.
Open the complete day →Day 12Drake PassageDrake Passage south
Lectures, seabird observation and sea-day adaptation introduce the ecology of the Southern Ocean.
Open the complete day →Day 13South Shetland approachPrepare for first landing
Biosecurity, Zodiac procedure and first iceberg sightings prepare the group for the peninsula.
Open the complete day →Day 14Antarctic PeninsulaAntarctic Peninsula: first contact
First shore or Zodiac operation among ice, penguins and high coastal mountains, selected by the expedition leader.
Open the complete day →Day 15Gerlache StraitGlaciers & quiet bays
Two possible activity windows reveal glacier fronts and protected bays, with route changes welcomed as part of expedition travel.
Open the complete day →Day 16Antarctic PeninsulaPenguin colonies & Zodiac exploration
Regulated wildlife observation and a water-level Zodiac journey build a deeper understanding of the peninsula's living ecosystem.
Open the complete day →Day 17South Shetland IslandsFinal Antarctic exploration day
The team chooses the strongest safe final landing, balancing volcanic history, wildlife and weather before turning north.
Open the complete day →Day 18Drake PassageDrake Passage north
A lecture and photography day that connects Antarctica with the wider South American journey.
Open the complete day →Day 19Drake Passage · Beagle ChannelBeagle Channel & farewell
Final wildlife watch, voyage recap and confirmed arrangements for disembarkation and onward travel.
Open the complete day →Day 20UshuaiaDisembark in Ushuaia
Private transfer to the airport or an optional Patagonia extension completes the route.
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Reference price
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.
Important: schedules and fares are planning references, not a binding offer. The confirmed operator contract, medical rules, insurance limits, cancellation terms and final itinerary govern the booking.Request this expeditionDeparture windows08 Jan 2027 · sample land-programme startCurrent request basis Jan–Feb 2027 · cruise matched on requestCurrent request basis
Cabins
Cabins
Cabin names vary by vessel. Your proposal identifies the actual ship, deck, bed layout, view, size, occupancy and cancellation terms.
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.
Included in the planning basis
- 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
Normally not included
- International and regional flights until selected
- Border visas, insurance and optional experiences
- Meals outside the confirmed hotel/cruise basis
Legal, medical & travel requirements
- 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
IAATOExpedition partner standard
Responsible expedition operation, stated accurately.
MG Tourism arranges this journey with a third-party expedition operator that is an IAATO or AECO member, as applicable. Operator identity and current membership are confirmed in the written proposal; MG Tourism does not claim to be the vessel operator or an association member.
Wildlife, landings, ice routes and exact timings are never guaranteed.
Before you request
Before you request
Why is the price shown as a reference?
Polar inventory changes by ship, cabin, occupancy, charter sector, taxes and included activities. MG Tourism verifies a live written price before any payment.
Is there an Antarctica or Arctic visa?
Requirements are determined by nationality, passport, transit points and gateway countries. MG Tourism checks the route, but the traveller remains responsible for valid travel documents and official decisions.
What can change
The captain and expedition leader may replace, reverse or cancel a landing, flight or activity when weather, ice, wildlife, permissions or safety require it. This is an essential feature of responsible expedition travel.