Two possible expedition activity windows on suitable days
MG Signature Expeditions · IAATO
Classic Antarctica Expedition Cruise
The definitive first Antarctic journey: Ushuaia, the Drake Passage, ice-filled channels, Zodiac exploration and wildlife-led landings.
Durée12 days / 11 nights
SaisonNovember 2026 – March 2027
Prix de référenceFrom €11,585 per person
Standard du partenaireIAATO · opérateur membre
MG Tourism · Conception de l’expédition
Ce qui rend le voyage précieux
MG Tourism connects the gateway hotel, private transfers, expedition cruise and onward travel into one protected plan. The programme is deliberately detailed yet flexible: the captain and expedition leader change landings whenever ice, wind, wildlife or safety requires it.
Penguin colonies, glacier fronts and Zodiac-level views
One coordinated plan from the Ushuaia hotel to the return flight
Itinéraire
Suivez le trajet réel de la ville-porte à la zone d’expédition, puis le retour.
- 01Ushuaia
- 02Beagle Channel
- 03Drake Passage
- 04Antarctic Peninsula
- 05South Shetland Islands
- 06Ushuaia
Ouvrir chaque journée
12 days / 11 nights — compris jour après jour.
Chaque jour possède sa page. Météo, glace et sécurité peuvent modifier l’ordre.
Jour 01Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrive in Ushuaia
Meet the MG Tourism ground team, settle into the gateway city and complete the first equipment and document check without rushing the embarkation day.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 02Ushuaia · Beagle ChannelTierra del Fuego & embarkation
Use the morning for Ushuaia or Tierra del Fuego, then board in the afternoon for safety orientation, cabin familiarisation and departure through the Beagle Channel.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 03Drake PassageDrake Passage: the expedition begins
Cross the Drake with naturalist briefings on seabirds, ocean systems and the rules that protect Antarctic landings; the medical team helps guests adapt to the sea.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 04South Shetland approachDrake Passage & first ice
Wildlife watch from the open deck, biosecurity inspection of outerwear and a practical Zodiac briefing prepare the group for the first safe landing window.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 05Antarctic PeninsulaFirst Antarctic landing
The expedition leader selects the safest site for a first shore walk or Zodiac cruise among glaciers, penguin colonies and sculpted ice.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 06Paradise BayParadise Bay & Gerlache Strait
A landscape-led day of glacier fronts, quiet bays and possible station-area visits, with two activity windows when conditions allow.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 07Lemaire ChannelLemaire Channel & Pléneau Bay
Navigate one of the peninsula's most dramatic narrow passages when ice permits, then explore iceberg fields by Zodiac with a strong photography focus.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 08Antarctic PeninsulaPenguin colonies & living Antarctica
Observe penguin behaviour from regulated distances and learn how guides read nesting paths, seals, whales and changing sea ice without disturbing wildlife.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 09South Shetland IslandsSouth Shetlands & final landing
A final shore or Zodiac operation explores volcanic coastlines and expedition history before the ship turns north; the exact island remains weather-led.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 10Drake PassageDrake Passage northbound
Naturalists connect the week's sightings into a larger Antarctic story while the team organises photographs, voyage records and onward travel timing.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 11Drake Passage · Beagle ChannelAt sea: reflection & farewell
A flexible day for lectures, wildlife watch and the captain's farewell, with disembarkation and airport-transfer timings confirmed in the evening.
Ouvrir la journée →Jour 12UshuaiaUshuaia disembarkation
Disembark after breakfast and continue to the airport, a post-cruise hotel or a privately arranged Patagonia extension.
Ouvrir la journée →
Prix de référence
From €11,585 per person
Current reference fare for selected 2026–27 sailings in twin accommodation. The exact ship, cabin, taxes and included activities are repriced before booking.
Dates et prix sont indicatifs ; le contrat confirmé de l’opérateur régit la réservation.Demander cette expéditionFenêtres de départ09 Jan 2027 · request basisSelon demande actuelle 22 Jan 2027 · request basisSelon demande actuelle Feb–Mar 2027 · selected sailingsSelon 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
- 11 nights across gateway hotel and expedition vessel
- Private gateway transfers
- Shipboard meals, expedition team and included shore operations as confirmed
Généralement non inclus
- International and domestic flights unless stated
- Travel insurance, visas and personal equipment
- Optional kayaking, camping or premium activities
Conditions juridiques, médicales et de voyage
- Passport and entry eligibility for Argentina and every transit country
- Operator medical declaration and fitness review when requested
- Emergency evacuation, medical and repatriation insurance meeting the confirmed operator's limits
- Mandatory biosecurity and IAATO visitor 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.