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Life Returns - Springtime Expedition to Antarctica

23 days
From Buenos Aires to Santiago
4.0
3 traveler reviews
Life Returns - Springtime Expedition to Antarctica - Hurtigruten
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Plan your adventure:
  • Explorer
  • Family
  • Polar
  • Antarctica
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Ocean Cruise
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Age range 6 to 90
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Explore vibrant Buenos Aires
  • Learn about oceanography at sea
  • Hike and bird-watch in the Falklands
  • Observe South Georgia's wildlife
  • Kayak among Antarctic icebergs

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 The beat of Buenos Aires
  2. Day 2-4 Prepare for adventure
  3. Day 5-7 Wildlife of the Falklands
  4. Day 8-9 Adventure lies ahead
  5. Day 10-12 The southern Serengeti
  6. Day 13-14 Antarctica bound
  7. Day 15-19 Another world
  8. Day 20-22 The passage back
  9. Day 23 Arrival in Punta Arenas
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Hurtigruten

4.0
(3 reviews)

Number of tours

101

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

75%

From the magnificent fjords of Norway to the ice-filled bays of Antarctica,...

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Hurtigruten Ship

  • MS Fram
    MS Fram
    The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled. MS Fram honors th… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2007 (refurbished in 2020)
    Guests
    318
    Crew
    Length
    114 m / 374 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    11647 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    20.2 m / 66 ft
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

Customer Reviews

  • Douglas
    · April 15th, 2022
    It was a good trip, but there were a few glitches and policies that made little sense.
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Dates & Availability

23 days
Life Returns - Springtime Expedition to Antarctica
From Buenos Aires to Santiago

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Tour ID: 261587

  • Currencies
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    Chilean Peso
    Chile
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types I, L. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type L.

    Type I
    Argentina
    Type L
    Chile
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina and Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina and Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina and Chile. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina and Chile. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Hurtigruten. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Hurtigruten" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
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