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.
Durée20 days / 19 nights
SaisonSelected January–February 2027 departures
Prix de référenceCruise component from €11,585 per person
Standard du partenaireIAATO · opérateur membre
MG Tourism · Conception de l’expédition
Ce qui rend le voyage précieux
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
Itinéraire
Suivez le trajet réel de la ville-porte à la zone d’expédition, puis le retour.
- 01Rio de Janeiro
- 02Iguaçu Falls
- 03Buenos Aires
- 04Ushuaia
- 05Antarctic Peninsula
- 06Ushuaia
Ouvrir chaque journée
20 days / 19 nights — compris jour après jour.
Chaque jour possède sa page. Météo, glace et sécurité peuvent modifier l’ordre.
Jour 01Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Private arrival, hotel check-in and a gentle first evening overlooking Rio's Atlantic setting.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 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.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 03Rio de JaneiroRio at your pace
Choose culture, architecture, beach neighbourhoods or a relaxed leisure day before the inland flight.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 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.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 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.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 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.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 07Iguaçu · Buenos AiresFly to Buenos Aires
A protected transfer day with private airport movements and an evening introduction to Buenos Aires.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 08Buenos AiresBuenos Aires character
Private exploration of historic districts, architecture and local culture, with dining or performance choices reserved around your style.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 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.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 10UshuaiaTierra del Fuego gateway day
A measured pre-cruise day for the national park, harbour and final biosecurity preparation.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 11Ushuaia · Beagle ChannelEmbark for Antarctica
Board, meet the expedition team and depart through the Beagle Channel after the mandatory safety briefing.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 12Drake PassageDrake Passage south
Lectures, seabird observation and sea-day adaptation introduce the ecology of the Southern Ocean.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 13South Shetland approachPrepare for first landing
Biosecurity, Zodiac procedure and first iceberg sightings prepare the group for the peninsula.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 14Antarctic PeninsulaAntarctic Peninsula: first contact
First shore or Zodiac operation among ice, penguins and high coastal mountains, selected by the expedition leader.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 15Gerlache StraitGlaciers & quiet bays
Two possible activity windows reveal glacier fronts and protected bays, with route changes welcomed as part of expedition travel.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 16Antarctic PeninsulaPenguin colonies & Zodiac exploration
Regulated wildlife observation and a water-level Zodiac journey build a deeper understanding of the peninsula's living ecosystem.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 17South Shetland IslandsFinal Antarctic exploration day
The team chooses the strongest safe final landing, balancing volcanic history, wildlife and weather before turning north.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 18Drake PassageDrake Passage north
A lecture and photography day that connects Antarctica with the wider South American journey.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 19Drake Passage · Beagle ChannelBeagle Channel & farewell
Final wildlife watch, voyage recap and confirmed arrangements for disembarkation and onward travel.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 20UshuaiaDisembark in Ushuaia
Private transfer to the airport or an optional Patagonia extension completes the route.
Ouvrir la journée →
Prix de référence
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.
Dates et prix sont indicatifs ; le contrat confirmé de l’opérateur régit la réservation.Demander cette expéditionFenêtres de départ08 Jan 2027 · sample land-programme startSelon demande actuelle Jan–Feb 2027 · cruise matched on requestSelon demande actuelle
Cabines
Cabines
Le nom des cabines varie selon le navire. L’offre précise navire, pont, lits, vue, surface, occupation et annulation.
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.
Inclus dans la base
- 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
Généralement non inclus
- International and regional flights until selected
- Border visas, insurance and optional experiences
- Meals outside the confirmed hotel/cruise basis
Conditions juridiques, médicales et de voyage
- 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 du partenaire
Une exploitation responsable, présentée avec précision.
MG Tourism organise le voyage avec un opérateur indépendant membre de l’IAATO ou de l’AECO. Son identité et son adhésion sont confirmées par écrit.
Faune, débarquements, glace et horaires ne sont jamais garantis.
Avant la demande
Avant la demande
Pourquoi un prix de référence ?
Navire, cabine, occupation, vols, taxes et activités font varier le prix. MG Tourism le confirme par écrit avant paiement.
Existe-t-il un visa polaire ?
Les règles dépendent de la nationalité, du passeport, des transits et des pays de départ.
Ce qui peut changer
Le capitaine et le chef d’expédition peuvent modifier ou annuler débarquement, vol ou activité pour météo, glace, faune, autorisation ou sécurité.