Jan 16 - Jan 31, 2025
Argentina/Antarctica
“Land Ho!” Icebergs and Penguins in Otherworldly Antarctica
Program No. 2370560MEADV-1116-60
Experience nature in its purest form on an expedition to the beaches, glaciers and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula as seasoned experts shine a light on the seventh continent.
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16 days
15 nights
34 meals
13B 10L 11D
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
6
Embark Ship
Aboard the Ocean Albatros
7
At Sea, Drake Passage
Drake Passage
8
At Sea, Drake Passage
Drake Passage
9
South Shetland Islands
South Shetland Islands
10
South Shetland Islands
South Shetland Islands
11
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula
12
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula
13
At Sea, Drake Passage
Drake Passage
14
At Sea, Drake Passage
Drake Passage
16
Arrival to the US
In Flight
At a Glance
Journey beyond Cape Horn to an icy paradise where penguins and seals are your local welcoming committee. Once you have conquered the storied waters of the Drake Passage, explore volcanic islands and iceberg-filled bays of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands as seasoned naturalists and biologists introduce you to the world’s frozen desert. See the exemplary adaptations by which life thrives in the icy waters and the forces that make Antarctica a frozen wonderland as you embark on Zodiac rides and hikes on snowy beaches where the only tracks are from penguins shuffling to and from their nests.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles at a time over varied terrain including hills, mud, gravel, and ice. Most embarkations and disembarkations will be via Zodiacs requiring the ascent and descent of steep stairs between the Zodiacs and the ship. Zodiac landings will generally entail disembarking onto wet surfaces which may be slippery. Wind and choppy water may result in more turbulent Zodiac transfers.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Get up close to multi-story icebergs to see their blue-green hues reflecting through the ice on Zodiac rides as seabirds glide overhead.
- See and learn about how wildlife — seals, whales, penguins and more — thrive in the frozen Antarctic.
- Marvel at the landscapes of Tierra del Fuego and sample authentic Argentinian cuisine in Ushuaia before embarking on your expedition.
General Notes
Departures operate on different ships, so please see the daily schedule for specific details. The itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions. Road Scholar groups are limited to 30 participants and the ship holds 190 passengers. There could be multiple Road Scholar groups on board.
Featured Expert
All trip experts
Nicole Flores
Nicole Flores was born and raised in Chile. Her passion about her country and the region influenced her to lead programs within South America since 1998, including several trips to Antarctica where she deliver lectures about her passion She is a true believer in lifetime learning finding in travelling the best source of inspiration to share her knowledge and keep learning. Nicole is a great natural storyteller and also mastered this skill learning from the best in Chile.
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
Nicole Flores
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Nicole Flores was born and raised in Chile. Her passion about her country and the region influenced her to lead programs within South America since 1998, including several trips to Antarctica where she deliver lectures about her passion She is a true believer in lifetime learning finding in travelling the best source of inspiration to share her knowledge and keep learning. Nicole is a great natural storyteller and also mastered this skill learning from the best in Chile.
Suggested Reading List
(14 books)
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You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
“Land Ho!” Icebergs and Penguins in Otherworldly Antarctica
Program Number: 23705
Antarctic Wildlife
Produced by a shipboard naturalist, this handy identification guide focuses on the Beagle Channel, Drake and Peninsula regions.
Forgotten Footprints, Lost Stories in the Discovery of Antarctica
A frequent lecturer aboard expedition ships to the Antarctic, John Harrison mixes his own adventures with tales of the seamen, sealers, whalers and plain lunatics who have journeyed to the Ice to make their fame and fortune. He focuses not on Shackleton, Scott and Amundsen but lesser-known tales of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetlands and Weddell Sea.
Antarctic Explorer Map
A full-color map of the Antarctic Peninsula, including Tierra del Fuego, the Falklands and South Georgia, at a scale of 1:2,750,000. With a map of the Antarctic continent on the reverse.
Lonely Planet Antarctica
Alexis Averbuck, author of the new edition of this compact and surprisingly handy guide, expands coverage of Ushuaia, the Falklands and South Georgia. With a wildlife guide and contributions from 26 Antarctic experts on the history, geology, wildlife and future of Antarctica.
Antarctica, A Guide to the Wildlife
Designed for the field, this compact handbook features all the species of birds, seals and whales the traveler is likely to encounter on an Antarctic voyage.
Southern Light, Images from Antarctica
Photographer David Neilson has turned his six journeys to the ice over the last 20 years, often with the Australian Antarctic Program (and sometimes lugging a 30-pound large format camera), into a coffee-table tribute to the continent and its wildlife. Includes 130 color and 100 rich black-and-white oversized photographs, gate-folds and double-page spreads that portray the drama and beauty of the Antarctic.
Antarctica, A Call to Action
Copeland's collection of striking photographs includes a three-page list of sensible suggestions to protect the planet.
The Antarctic Book of Cooking and Cleaning, A Polar Journey
An insightful miscellany from a 55-person environmental cleanup expedition in Bellingshausen, Antarctica. The authors’ travelogue is supplemented by 42 recipes, anecdotes, journal entries, vignettes and captivating photography.
Wildlife of the North Atlantic, A Cruising Guide
This compact, illustrated guide covers the many petrels, ducks, gulls, terns and other seabirds, as well as the rich abundance of life existing under the waves, that populate the vast Atlantic region from the British Isles to Newfoundland.
Birds of Southern America & Antarctica
With color plates, range maps and brief descriptions, this is a compact regional guide
Frozen in Time, Murder at the Bottom of the World
A scientist with the 16th Chilean Antarctic Expedition in the 1960s, Professor Cohen turns his experiences and actual events from the time into a novel with a strong setting at Deception Island and the South Shetlands.
Melting Away, Images of the Arctic and Antarctic
In her masterful series of 75 portraits and essays, Camille Seaman shows how climate change has wreaked havoc on both the North and South Poles.
The Heart of the Great Alone: Scott, Shackleton and Antarctic Photography
Here in one handsome book are hundreds of haunting photographs by Herbert George Ponting and Frank Hurley, drawn from the albums they created during the two most famous Antarctic explorations. The stunning images are accompanied by lively essays, maps, paintings and other ephemera from the Royal Collection
Antarctic Marine Wildlife: Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea & Scotia Sea
The first complete guide for guides and visitors to all the marine wildlife and marine ecosystems of this last great wilderness, from the plankton to the penguins and whales. Beautifully illustrated with photos and plates, and including a wildlife calendar'
Program
At a Glance
Duration
16 days
Program Begins
Buenos Aires
Program Concludes
Drake Passage
Meals
34
| 13B |
10L |
11D |
Activity Level
Journey beyond Cape Horn to an icy paradise where penguins and seals are your local welcoming committee. Once you have conquered the storied waters of the Drake Passage, explore volcanic islands and iceberg-filled bays of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands as seasoned naturalists and biologists introduce you to the world’s frozen desert. See the exemplary adaptations by which life thrives in the icy waters and the forces that make Antarctica a frozen wonderland as you embark on Zodiac rides and hikes on snowy beaches where the only tracks are from penguins shuffling to and from their nests.)
Best of all, you'll...
- Get up close to multi-story icebergs to see their blue-green hues reflecting through the ice on Zodiac rides as seabirds glide overhead.
- See and learn about how wildlife — seals, whales, penguins and more — thrive in the frozen Antarctic.
- Marvel at the landscapes of Tierra del Fuego and sample authentic Argentinian cuisine in Ushuaia before embarking on your expedition.
General Notes
Departures operate on different ships, so please see the daily schedule for specific details. The itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions. Road Scholar groups are limited to 30 participants and the ship holds 190 passengers. There could be multiple Road Scholar groups on board.
Featured Expert
Nicole Flores
Nicole Flores was born and raised in Chile. Her passion about her country and the region influenced her to lead programs within South America since 1998, including several trips to Antarctica where she deliver lectures about her passion She is a true believer in lifetime learning finding in travelling the best source of inspiration to share her knowledge and keep learning. Nicole is a great natural storyteller and also mastered this skill learning from the best in Chile.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles at a time over varied terrain including hills, mud, gravel, and ice. Most embarkations and disembarkations will be via Zodiacs requiring the ascent and descent of steep stairs between the Zodiacs and the ship. Zodiac landings will generally entail disembarking onto wet surfaces which may be slippery. Wind and choppy water may result in more turbulent Zodiac transfers.
Suggested Reading List
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(14 Books)
You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Year
- 2025
Date
- Jan 16 - Jan 31
- Feb 11 - Feb 26
- Feb 26 - Mar 13
Please Note: The program differs on certain dates.
Feb 26 - Mar 13, 2025 Itinerary Differences: This departure sails on Ocean Albatros.
Please Note: The program differs on certain dates.
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- 2025
- Jan 16 - Jan 31
- Feb 11 - Feb 26
- Feb 26 - Mar 13
Feb 26 - Mar 13, 2025 Itinerary Differences: This departure sails on Ocean Albatros.
All itineraries and excursions are subject to change. Weather and water conditions may affect the progress of the ship, and we may miss ports if it is not safe to dock. The operators reserve the right to change the content and duration of excursions without prior notice and so the cruise itinerary should always be regarded as provisional. Whenever possible, Road Scholar’s published daily schedule will indicate port arrival and departure times. Prior to departure, if there is a major change, we will make every effort to alert you. For less significant changes, we will update you during orientation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration
16 days
15 nights
What's Included
34 meals | 13B | 10L | 11D |
7 expert-led lectures
11 expert-led field trips
2 flights during the program
1 performance
An experienced Group Leader
13 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Day
1
In Transit to Program
Location:
In Flight
Day
2
Buenos Aires, Orientation, sightseeing and welcome dinner
Location:
Buenos Aires
Meals:
D
Stay:
Hotel Intersur Recoleta
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving approximately 3.5 hours. Walking up to 1 mile at a time and standing up to 1 hour at a time. Sidewalks, paved roads, some uneven terrain. Do not forget to refill your reusable water bottle at the hotel before getting into the bus.
Morning:
Arrival to Buenos Aires Airport. Meet and Greet and transfer to the Hotel for participants who have purchased the international air segment to Road Scholar. They will have the room ready for check in at arrival to the hotel. Get some rest before the official start of the program with the orientation meeting
Afternoon:
Afternoon Orientation. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. This is a Road Scholar Adventures Afloat “Expedition” program. Expedition ships are designed to venture into remote landscapes, enabling us to seek opportunities for getting up close to nature and wildlife. There may also be serendipitous occasions to experience something unexpected. The itinerary may change based on weather, sailing conditions, and potential wildlife sightings. Routes, port stops, field trips, and excursions could be impacted; the cruise itinerary should therefore be regarded as provisional. Updates will be provided aboard ship. Thank you for your understanding. In addition to lectures, field trips, and activities exclusively for our Road Scholar group, you are invited to take advantage of activities and events offered by the cruise line that are separate from Road Scholar. While on board, there will be educational presentations on a variety of topics by members of the ship's resource staff. Many are active researchers with expertise in areas such as history, geology, and biology. Due to the remote location of the ports, embarkation and disembarkation will be via Zodiac rafts. Staff will be available for assistance. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. . After the Orientation We will meet our local expert and board a motorcoach for a field trip in Buenos Aires lasting approximately 3.5 hours. We will get to explore the city both by coach and on foot.
Dinner:
At a local restaurant, we will enjoy a 3-course plated welcome dinner with a glass of wine and coffee, tea, water; other beverages available for purchase
Evening:
Return to the hotel for a deserved night of sleep.
Day
3
La Pampa: Gauchos. Local traditions and home made asado.
Location:
Buenos Aires
Meals:
B,L
Stay:
Hotel Intersur Recoleta
Activity Note
Getting on/off motorcoach; total driving approximately three hours with one stop for restroom, Walking short distances and standing; unpaved ground at the ranch. Hat, sunblock, and mosquito repellent strongly recommended. Do not forget to refill your reusable water bottle at the hotel and at the ranch
Breakfast:
At the hotel, we’ll have a buffet meal with juice, coffee, tea, water included.
Morning:
We will depart by motorcoach to experience the famous La Pampa, land of the gauchos, or Argentine cowboys. We’ll spend the day at an local family ranch, to learn the culture of thee gauchos, watch their horse-riding skills, listen to their songs strummed on the guitar, and learn the tradition of yerba mate, a local teadrunk out of a special, gourd-shaped cup. Also we will visit a typical country side small town of the flat lands
Lunch:
At the estancia, we will enjoy a typical Argentine asado—barbecue of meats andpoultry, with side salads and garnishes. Water, soft drinks, wine included.
Afternoon:
Returning from La Pampa and our experience with the Gauchos, the rest of the afternoon will be at leisure.
Dinner:
At your own to explore the local cuisine. The Group Leader will be happy to point some options according to your interest.
Day
4
Arrive Ushuaia, Dinner at the end of the world.
Location:
Ushuaia
Meals:
B,D
Stay:
Cilene del Faro Suites & Spa
Activity Note
Included flight Buenos Aires-Ushuaia. 3.5 hours of flight. Transfers.
Breakfast:
At the hotel, we’ll have a buffet meal with juice, coffee, tea, water included.
Morning:
Check out. Transfer to Buenos AIres Airport on time to take our flight to Ushuaia. After 3.5 hours flight we will arrive to Aeropuerto Internacional de Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas. Transfer to the Hotel and check in. (2 PM)
Lunch:
This lunch was excluded from the program. Depending of the flight schedule we will have the oportunity to get something to eat at Buenos Aires Airport or Ushuaia.
Afternoon:
Free Time. This period of time has been set aside for your personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Dinner:
Welcome at the end of the world! We will walk to a nearby hotel for dinner and order from a select menu with choice of a main course and dessert with water; other beverages available for purchase.
Evening:
At leisure. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead.
Day
5
Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Location:
Ushuaia
Meals:
B,L
Stay:
Cilene del Faro Suites & Spa
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach several times during field trip. Walking short distances on a boardwalk and unpaved ground. Do not forget to refill your reusable water bottle before leaving the hotel.
Breakfast:
At the hotel, choose what you like from the breakfast buffet that includes coffee, tea, water.
Morning:
After breakfast, we will board a motorcoach for an expert-led field trip to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego — Tierra del Fuego National Park — approximately 7.5 miles west of Ushuaia. This was Argentina’s first shoreline park. Native forests of lengas, coihues, ñires, canelos, and mossy foliage are home to guanacos, foxes, and muskrats. Short trails follow the southern edges of the park, providing scenic views of the Ensenada and Lapataia Bays, and the famous Beagle Channel. Sea birds are abundant along the coast and include albatross, terns, geese, ducks, and gulls. Also be on the lookout for condors, Magellanic woodpeckers, and Austral conures. A 5-mile trail that leads west from Bahia Ensenada passes through an area of archaeological importance with grass-covered shell mounds left by the Yamaná (a/k/a Yahgan) inhabitants hundreds of years ago.
Lunch:
At a local restaurant, we will order from a select menu with choice of a main course and dessert plus water or soda.Other beverages available for purchase.
Afternoon:
Free time. This period of time has been set aside for your personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. Do not forget to stamp your passport with "end of the World Stamp" or visit iconic places such as The End of the World Museum or "The Jail of the end f the World" that are located walking distance from the Hotel. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Dinner:
At your own to explore the local cuisine and walk around the picturesque town.
Day
6
Embark Ship
Location:
Aboard the Ocean Albatros
Meals:
B,D
Stay:
Ocean Albatros
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach. Boarding the ship.
Breakfast:
Hotel buffet.
Morning:
We will check out of our rooms this morning. Our bags will picked up by the Cruise Line to be transferred to the Ship. Keep your personal belonging in your handbag as well as medicines, passports due you will see your lugagge again when you get aboard in the afternoon. Your Group Leader will deliver your Road Scholar tag with your cabin number to be attached to each piece of lugagge you will send to the ship.
Lunch:
On your own.
Afternoon:
We will transfer to the port and board the Ocean Albatros for nine nights. After completing boarding procedures and getting your cabin, take some time to start becoming familiar with the ship. There will be a mandatory passenger briefing and safety drill before departure.
Dinner:
In the dining room aboard ship, there is sector for Road Scholar group. Menu is a la carte and some selected alcoholic beverages are included as well as coffee, tea, water ; other beverages available for purchase. Road Scholars are invited to sit together as a group on our first night out. While meal times may change due to landings and wildlife encounters, we will always have three meals a day. Hours of operation will be posted around the ship, as they are subject to change based on the activities planned for each day.
Evening:
At leisure. You might like to check out the library that offers a wide range of multilingual books ranging from fiction to travel literature. You can curl up with a book, watch a DVD, and broaden your understanding of the region's history, flora, fauna, climate, scientific contributions, and more.
Day
7
At Sea, Drake Passage
Location:
Drake Passage
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Ocean Albatros
Activity Note
At sea for the day and night.
Breakfast:
Aboard ship.
Morning:
Today, we will begin a two-day voyage through the Mar de Hoces, better known as the Drake Passage. The Ocean Albatros is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean, known for the unimpeded, never-ending fetch of the winds that encircle the Antarctic. At some point on the second day at sea, we will cross the Antarctic Convergence, a meeting of cold polar water flowing north and warmer sub-Antarctic water moving in the opposite direction. It is the largest biological barrier on earth and is marked by a change in temperature, salinity, and nutrient levels. When we pass this zone, we will have entered the most nutrient-rich waters on earth — the Southern Ocean. The best way to experience wildlife of the Drake Passage is to be on deck keeping a look out.
Lunch:
In the dining room aboard ship, choose what you like from the lunch buffet.
Afternoon:
As we make the passage, we will have time to become acquainted with the ship and frequent the common areas that include the lounge, dining hall, library, and lecture hall where we will meet our guides, ship’s crew, and expedition staff. Everyone is invited to attend lecture and information sessions to learn the extraordinary human and natural history of the Antarctic region. Topics we may hear about include climate change, marine life and the marine ecosystem, birds/wildlife in general, geology and geography, weather systems, and expedition history. Tea and coffee are available in the lounge.
Dinner:
Aboard ship.
Evening:
At leisure.
Day
8
At Sea, Drake Passage
Location:
Drake Passage
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Ocean Albatros
Activity Note
At sea for the day and night.
Breakfast:
Aboard ship.
Morning:
We will continue crossing the Drake Passage. Wandering Black-browed and Light-mantled Sooty Albatross, Prions, and Cap Petrals are among the species of seabirds that may join us on our journey as we cross into Antarctica.
Lunch:
Aboard ship.
Afternoon:
The onboard educational programming will continue as we cross the Drake Passage.
Dinner:
Aboard ship.
Evening:
At leisure. Gym facilities and a sauna are available.
Day
9
South Shetland Islands
Location:
South Shetland Islands
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Ocean Albatros
Activity Note
Getting in/out of Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
Breakfast:
Aboard ship.
Morning:
This is what we've all been waiting for: a chance to explore and step foot on the Great White Continent! Over the next six days, we will navigate southwards, making stops in the South Shetland Islands then through to the Antarctic Peninsula. Our goal is to attempt two outings per day while we navigate through the area, but our itinerary and daily schedule will be based on the local weather and ice conditions we encounter. All outings will be via Zodiacs, the famous inflatable boats used throughout the world.
Lunch:
Aboard ship.
Afternoon:
We will continue to explore the South Shetland Islands.
Dinner:
Aboard ship.
Evening:
At leisure.
Day
10
South Shetland Islands
Location:
South Shetland Islands
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Ocean Albatros
Activity Note
Getting on/off Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow-covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
Breakfast:
Aboard ship.
Morning:
We’ll board the Zodiac boats and explore the South Shetland Islands.
Lunch:
Aboard ship.
Afternoon:
Zodiac boat trip continued.
Dinner:
Aboard ship.
Evening:
At leisure.
Day
11
Antarctic Peninsula
Location:
Antarctic Peninsula
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Ocean Albatros
Activity Note
Getting on/off Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
Breakfast:
Aboard ship.
Morning:
Today’s Zodiac boat trip will see us exploring the Antarctic Peninsula.
Lunch:
Aboard ship.
Afternoon:
Zodiac boat trip continued.
Dinner:
Aboard ship.
Evening:
At leisure.
Day
12
Antarctic Peninsula
Location:
Antarctic Peninsula
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Ocean Albatros
Activity Note
Getting on/off Zodiac boats. Walking on uneven, snow covered, and sometimes icy conditions. Landings are all dependent on weather conditions.
Breakfast:
Aboard ship.
Morning:
Zodiac boat trip along the Antarctic Peninsula.
Lunch:
Aboard ship.
Afternoon:
Zodiac boat trip continued.
Dinner:
Aboard ship.
Evening:
At leisure.
Day
13
At Sea, Drake Passage
Location:
Drake Passage
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Ocean Albatros
Activity Note
At sea for the day and night.
Breakfast:
Aboard ship.
Morning:
Today we will leave Antarctica and head north across the Drake Passage. In between bird watching, whale watching, and some final lectures by our expedition staff, this is a chance to relax and review the adventures of the past week before returning to Ushuaia. Remember, the best way to experience wildlife of the Drake Passage is to be on deck keeping a look out for Albatross, Prions, and Whales.
Lunch:
Aboard ship.
Afternoon:
Our educational program will continue as we cross the Drake Passage.
Dinner:
Aboard ship.
Evening:
At leisure.
Day
14
At Sea, Drake Passage
Location:
Drake Passage
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Ocean Albatros
Activity Note
At sea for the day and night.
Breakfast:
Aboard ship.
Morning:
Our educational program will continue as we cross the Drake Passage.
Lunch:
Aboard ship.
Afternoon:
Our educational programming at sea will continue.
Dinner:
Aboard ship. Share favorite experiences with new Road Scholar friends during our farewell dinner.
Evening:
At leisure. Prepare for disembarkation after arrival in Ushuaia and departure in the morning.
Day
15
Disembarkation,transfer & flight back to Buenos Aires.
Location:
In Flight
Meals:
B
Activity Note
Disembarkation is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. after breakfast. Transfer to Ushuaia Airport on time to take your included flight to Buenos Aires.
Breakfast:
Aboard ship.
Morning:
After completing disembarkation procedures from the ship, we will transfer to the airport to take our included flight back to Buenos Aires. After 3.5 hours we wil larrive to Buenos Aires Airport. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!
Day
16
Arrival to the US
Location:
In Flight
MEALS
34 Meals
13 Breakfasts
10 Lunches
11 Dinners
LODGING
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What an adventure!!!!!! Nicole, the group leader, is absolutely fabulous!! She totally made sure that all participants were prepared by having a Zoom call for questions and talking about packing -- what to bring/not bring. As a result of this adventure, I'm already thinking about another trip to Antarctica!!! The Albatros Expeditions expedition team on the ship, Ocean Victory, was absolutely fabulous and went above and beyond to ensure that all were included according to their abilities. This was my first time on a ship out in the ocean, and it's given me confidence to do it again. I would highly recommend this adventure!
— Review left March 16, 2024
As the trip continued to progress it was not an uncommon conversation asking how can we even describe it to someone who has never been here. The natural beauty defies definition with its soaring glaciers, blue ice, aqua waters, and wildlife that can never be matched through specials on TV. If you wanted to see the earth as God meant it to be, go to Antartica. We have nothing but postive comments to say about the Ocean Albatros and it's crew. They were amazing and incredibly skilled at all levels. Our leader Dario, was especially committed to us and saw to it we had an experience that matched the splendor we saw. He was a joy to see every day and his enthusiasm was beyond contagious. It needs to be a bucket list for everyone. It will not disappoint and have you leaving wanting more of it.
— Review left February 23, 2024
Had an absolutely wonderful time .. shared the trip with a Texas A&M graduate school friend from 1973-1975 era. It was GREAT.. and with Antarctica, we got our 7th continent!!!
— Review left February 12, 2024
Super excellent. The program exceeded my expectations.
— Review left February 12, 2024
An amazing trip to Antarctica. We originally went to see the animals, but found the stunning glaciers and icebergs being our favorite, memorable part of the trip (can't discount the penguins, wwhich were so great to see).
— Review left December 28, 2023
The Land Ho Iscebers and Penguins in Otherworldly Antarctica was epic. Our Leander Ncole Flores Jara did a fantastic job educationing and guiding us.
My problem is with the misleading and lack of communication between the Road Scholar trip planners and the air travel planners. When looking to select this trip I was informed arrangin early or later departing from Buenos Aires was possible. After commiting to Road Scholar was told this was not true. Let's just say great disappointment because I had planned post trip for showing more of Argentina to my son. Not sure I an recommend useing Road Scholar again.
— Review left December 17, 2023
Had a great time. Can hardly believe we got to explore Antarctica. Our guide, Nicole Flores was fabulous. She was knowledgeable and even presented a lecture for the entire ship. Nicole anticipated and advised our our tour group as well as helped address any issue that came up.
— Review left November 20, 2023
One of a kind trip!
— Review left November 11, 2023
What a life-changing experience! The best trip of my life!!! Road Scholar is amazing.
— Review left March 13, 2023
Road Scholar has given me a change to explore, and I will cherish this experience the rest of my life -- it was truly life changing.
— Review left March 10, 2023
The trip was great, mostly due to Albatos Expeditions, the pre-trip customer service was terrible; be prepared to wait on hold or to call numerous times because the promise of a call-back was an empty promise.
— Review left March 1, 2023
The trip was fantastic. On or near the continent was like being in another world. The ship was great.
— Review left February 4, 2023
fantastic program and trip. bucket list fullfil
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— Review left January 17, 2023
This was the best RS trip that I have taken (#8). First, our guide Nicole Flores was outstanding, helpful always, very enthusiastic and knowledgable. I appreciated her going the extra miles, starting with a zoom video on what to pack and what to expect. I wish all guides would do that. Then the expeditor crew were not only helpful but came across as if they truly loved their jobs and wanted to share their enthusiasm with us. The crew on the ship were not only helpful and friendly, but always knew our names.
— Review left January 17, 2023
Our group was fortunate to have the best weather possible in Antarctica, and multiple rare animal sightings, we had such talented guides on board the ship, and our Roads Scholar leader prepared us with you tube videos of what to pack and how to prepare. A most Excellent Adventure!
— Review left December 19, 2022
The program was really good, I am better for going and have many new friends. We shared commonalities and differences in a convivial way. We all left as friends sharing our joys and our lives with others.
I weary of the "gospel" of climate change. Yes, it is real but I truly suspicion that draconian behavior on the part of others in the western world will change one thing. Half of the world's population would love to have what the other half enjoys. They will consume it if we allow them the right to join us in enjoyment of the blessings we have-- and consumed on this very trip.
— Review left March 19, 2022
This program was amazing. I loved every special moment of it. Travel is my life blood and I will be smiling at the memories made on this trip for a long, long time.
A dream come true.
— Review left March 13, 2022
This trip to the 7th continent is a journey of a lifetime and an opportunity to visit the 7th continent. The sights and sounds of Antarctica and the wildlife are spectacular, breathtaking and magnificent. The experience is like being on another planet. The cold makes you feel alive. The icebergs are the size of cathedrals. Antarctica is a place of great beauty and wonder. It is a photographers dream. The trip is physically demanding. Despite the almost daily Covid tests and the first day and a half of quarantine on the ship, I highly recommend this amazing journey.
— Review left March 13, 2022
it was a very enjoyable educational trip and I highly recommend it .
— Review left February 27, 2022
Another excellent Road Scholar adventure in the books!
— Review left February 24, 2022
