Antarctica
Fly and Cruise Antarctica
Antarctica
Antarctica
Sail the Drake Passage from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula to explore fjords, glaciers, and marine wildlife for four days, before flying to Puerto Natales to conclude your adventure in Patagonia.
Duration: 10 days / 7 nights on board.
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Puerto Natales, Chile
Language: English speaking voyage
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
This itinerary is also available in the opposite direction: from Puerto Natales, Chile, to Ushuaia, Argentina
Charter Flights More info about this activity
In departures with charter flights, part of the air transport segment is covered by the operation of the trip as part of the itinerary.
Check in the inclusions and exclusions of the program which air sections are included in your itinerary.
Motor Yachts More info about this activity
Enjoy the intimacy of a small yacht, with no more than 12 passengers on board. A unique experience were the feelings of adventure and belonging merge as they only can on this micro cruises.
Polar Plunge More info about this activity
The ultimate icy challenge! The Polar Plunge is a classic rite of passage for every explorer, it is a heart-pumping experience that earns you a badge of courage and unforgettable memories.
Photo Workshop More info about this activity
The photography workshops are composed of onboard lectures and practical activities led by dedicated expedition guide. Each session is meant to give you additional skills you can put into immediate practice out in nature.
You'll become more familiar with your own camera equipment while also learning best practices for taking pictures of moving wildlife and wide-open terrain in typical polar conditions, such as dim lighting and falling snow.
Zodiac cruising More info about this activity
On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
Mountaineering More info about this activity
Most of the alpine peaks we climb are non-technical and can usually be attempted by people with limited experience, although some degree of knowledge is usually needed.
Climbing sessions can go from 4 to 10 hours long, and all of the needed gear will be provided by the operator. (ropes, crampons, ice axes, etc. Personal gear is not included)
Hiking More info about this activity
Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.
Sail the Drake Passage, the most storied ocean crossing in the world, with albatross for company, and then fly out of Antarctica, landing in Patagonia. This voyage combines what neither format alone can offer: two days at sea across open ocean south from Ushuaia with Cape Horn astern, four full days on the Antarctic Peninsula, and a 2.5-hour charter flight from King George Island to Puerto Natales.
Experience crossing the Antarctic Convergence and exploring the Peninsula's extraordinary geography, including the Gerlache Strait, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay, and Deception Island. With just 36 guests and six Senior Polar Guides, all guests reach the water in Zodiacs simultaneously with no waiting. The expedition concludes in Patagonia with a farewell night at Weskar Lodge near Torres del Paine, offering a memorable and comfortable arrival.
Highlights:
Sailing the legendary Drake Passage from Ushuaia with wandering albatrosses overhead.
Four full days exploring the core geography, ice, and wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Simultaneous Zodiac operations and landings for all 36 guests with no waiting shifts.
Wildlife sightings including Gentoo, Chinstrap, and Adélie penguins, leopard seals, and humpback whales.
Charter flight out of King George Island to Puerto Natales, ending the expedition in Patagonia.
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrival Day
Upon arrival in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost city in the world, you will be transferred to Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa, Ushuaia's premier luxury resort. Relax and enjoy the hotel's exceptional facilities, including the fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor relaxation pools, outdoor hot tubs, and pool bar. Alternatively, immerse yourself in Patagonia by exploring the scenic walking trails of the Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve. A complimentary overnight stay at Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa is included as part of your expedition. Airport transfer to the hotel is included.
Day 2: Ushuaia, Argentina
Embarkation Day
The expedition team will collect your checked luggage from your hotel during the morning and transfer it directly to your cabin on board. Embarkation is between 16:00 and 17:00 at the pier. Mandatory safety briefings take place before departure, followed by a welcome cocktail and dinner as the ship sails the Beagle Channel with the Drake Passage ahead.
Day 3-4: Drake Passage
Ocean crossing and polar lectures
Sailing the Drake Passage where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet. The onboard programme includes polar science lectures, photography workshops, and personal accounts from the expedition team. Weather permitting, enjoy time on deck watching wandering albatrosses trace the swell. The Antarctic Peninsula appears on the horizon toward the end of day three.
Day 5-8: Antarctic Peninsula
Fjords, ice, and wildlife exploration
Four full days on the Antarctic Peninsula shaped by conditions and opportunity. Sailing often includes the Gerlache Strait, Wilhelmina Bay, Cuverville Island, Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel, and Deception Island. Enjoy sightings of leopard seals, Gentoo and Chinstrap penguin colonies, humpback whales, and the defining moment of stepping ashore on the Antarctic continent.
Day 9: King George Island to Puerto Natales
Charter flight to Patagonia
Disembarkation and private charter flight from King George Island to Puerto Natales. The final night is spent at Weskar Lodge in Puerto Natales with a farewell dinner and Torres del Paine in the distance.
Day 10: Puerto Natales, Patagonia
Enjoy your last day in Puerto Natales, Chile
After your expedition, take the opportunity to explore Puerto Natales, the gateway to Chilean Patagonia—a frontier town with genuine character, exceptional local seafood, an unhurried pace, and an atmosphere entirely its own. From here, discover nearby Torres del Paine National Park, part of the UNESCO Torres del Paine Biosphere Reserve, renowned for its granite towers, glaciers, turquoise lakes and remarkable wildlife. Want to stay a little longer? Every Antarctica By Air expedition includes our Peace of Mind approach, with up to three additional nights in Puerto Natales at no extra accommodation cost. It's the perfect way to round off your journey to the White Continent.
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrival Day
Upon arrival in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost city in the world, you will be transferred to Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa, Ushuaia's premier luxury resort. Relax and enjoy the hotel's exceptional facilities, including the fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor relaxation pools, outdoor hot tubs, and pool bar. Alternatively, immerse yourself in Patagonia by exploring the scenic walking trails of the Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve. A complimentary overnight stay at Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa is included as part of your expedition. Airport transfer to the hotel is included.
Day 2: Ushuaia, Argentina
Embarkation Day
The expedition team will collect your checked luggage from your hotel during the morning and transfer it directly to your cabin on board. Embarkation is between 16:00 and 17:00 at the pier. Mandatory safety briefings take place before departure, followed by a welcome cocktail and dinner as the ship sails the Beagle Channel with the Drake Passage ahead.
Day 3-4: Drake Passage
Ocean crossing and polar lectures
Sailing the Drake Passage where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet. The onboard programme includes polar science lectures, photography workshops, and personal accounts from the expedition team. Weather permitting, enjoy time on deck watching wandering albatrosses trace the swell. The Antarctic Peninsula appears on the horizon toward the end of day three.
Day 5-8: Antarctic Peninsula
Fjords, ice, and wildlife exploration
Four full days on the Antarctic Peninsula shaped by conditions and opportunity. Sailing often includes the Gerlache Strait, Wilhelmina Bay, Cuverville Island, Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel, and Deception Island. Enjoy sightings of leopard seals, Gentoo and Chinstrap penguin colonies, humpback whales, and the defining moment of stepping ashore on the Antarctic continent.
Day 9: King George Island to Puerto Natales
Charter flight to Patagonia
Disembarkation and private charter flight from King George Island to Puerto Natales. The final night is spent at Weskar Lodge in Puerto Natales with a farewell dinner and Torres del Paine in the distance.
Day 10: Puerto Natales, Patagonia
Enjoy your last day in Puerto Natales, Chile
After your expedition, take the opportunity to explore Puerto Natales, the gateway to Chilean Patagonia—a frontier town with genuine character, exceptional local seafood, an unhurried pace, and an atmosphere entirely its own. From here, discover nearby Torres del Paine National Park, part of the UNESCO Torres del Paine Biosphere Reserve, renowned for its granite towers, glaciers, turquoise lakes and remarkable wildlife. Want to stay a little longer? Every Antarctica By Air expedition includes our Peace of Mind approach, with up to three additional nights in Puerto Natales at no extra accommodation cost. It's the perfect way to round off your journey to the White Continent.
INCLUSIONS
One-way private charter flight between Puerto Natales and Antarctica, in the direction specified in the itinerary.
One night’s accommodation at the Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa prior to the expedition, including breakfast, as specified in the itinerary.
Access to the fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, indoor/outdoor relaxation pool, outdoor hot tubs and pool bar.
Unlimited access to the Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve walking trails, Patagonian welcome or farewell dinner at the Classic Patagonian Lodge, according to the direction of travel.
Scheduled transfers between the airport, included hotels, vessel and Antarctic charter flight, as described in the itinerary.
The Secret Atlas Peace of Mind Programme for expeditions ending in Puerto Natales, including up to three additional nights with breakfast when applicable and subject to its published terms.
Leadership throughout the voyage by the experienced Expedition Team, including lectures, workshops, Zodiac cruising and shore landings.
All scheduled Zodiac cruises, transfers and shore landings, subject to weather, sea, ice and operational conditions.
Shipboard accommodation with daily cabin service and full board, including tea, coffee and drinking water; selected beverages served with meals.
Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi; availability and speed cannot be guaranteed in remote polar regions.
Complimentary use of rubber expedition boots for shore landings. Access to the ship's medical facilities and expedition doctor; treatment and medication may be chargeable.
Included Sea Kayaking and Light Mountaineering programmes on selected departures, subject to conditions, availability and approval by the Expedition Leader and specialist guides.
Photography guidance and workshops, plus IAATO fees, permits, landing fees, port charges and applicable operational fees.
Comprehensive pre-departure information and assistance from the Secret Atlas team.
Peace of Mind Extension: Extend your journey through Patagonia with up to three additional nights.
EXCLUSIONS
International and domestic flights not expressly listed as included in the itinerary.
Passport, visa, vaccination, reciprocity and other entry requirements or charges.
Comprehensive travel insurance, as required under the Secret Atlas Terms and Conditions.
Excess baggage charges and luggage exceeding the published charter-flight allowance; carriage or storage of excess baggage cannot be guaranteed on one-way itineraries.
Additional accommodation, meals and transfers not expressly listed as included or covered by the Peace of Mind Programme.
Additional accommodation, meals, transfers or other personal costs if the Antarctic charter flight is unable to operate, except where expressly included under the Secret Atlas Peace of Mind Programme. Please refer to the Secret Atlas Terms and Conditions.
Personal expenses, including laundry, bar purchases outside the included service, telephone charges and optional premium internet services.
Personal clothing and equipment not specifically listed as provided.
Medical treatment, medication, evacuation or repatriation costs.
Optional activities, private arrangements or independent excursions not expressly listed as included.
Gratuities for shipboard crew and Expedition Team.
Any additional taxes, government charges or supplier surcharges. Please refer to the Secret Atlas Terms and Conditions.
Any service not expressly stated as included in the confirmed itinerary or booking confirmation.
Independent travel arrangements between Ushuaia and Puerto Natales outside the confirmed programme.
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft².
Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement.
Low and central on the ship, it\'s one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who\'d rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
17.5m² • Deck Main • 2 Guests
Cabins 218, 220
Sleeps two in lower berths
Porthole
Desk and chair
Ensuite shower and toilet
In your cabin
Starlink Wi-Fi (fair use)
Multiple 220v outlets, plus USB charging points
Generous in-cabin storage for expedition gear and layers
Complimentary toiletries
Upgraded bedding and a throw
Hairdryer
Rubber Muck boots (provided by Secret Atlas for the duration of your expedition)
Slippers
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage.
Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement.
Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
18m² • Deck Upper • 2 Guests
Cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314
Sleeps two in comfortable double or twin beds
Window
Desk and chair
Ensuite shower and toilet
In your cabin
Starlink Wi-Fi (fair use)
Multiple 220v outlets, plus USB charging points
Generous in-cabin storage for expedition gear and layers
Complimentary toiletries
Upgraded bedding and a throw
Hairdryer
Rubber Muck boots (provided by Secret Atlas for the duration of your expedition)
Slippers
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom.
Low and central on the ship, it\'s a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who\'d rather have their own space than share a twin.
12.5m² • Deck Main • 1 Guest
Cabins 219, 221
Sleeps one in lower berth
Porthole
Desk and chair
Ensuite shower and toilet
In your cabin
Starlink Wi-Fi (Fair Use)
Multiple 220v outlets, plus USB charging points
Generous in-cabin storage for expedition gear and layers
Complimentary toiletries
Upgraded bedding and a throw
Hairdryer
Rubber Muck boots (provided by Secret Atlas for the duration of your expedition)
Slippers
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom.
Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
12.5m² • Deck Upper • 1 Guest
Cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 315
Sleeps one in lower berth
Window
Desk and chair
Ensuite shower and toilet
In your cabin
Starlink Wi-Fi
220v 2-pin European plug socket
Complimentary toiletries
Towels
Bedding and throw
Hairdryer
Rubber Muck boots (provided by Secret Atlas for the duration of your expedition)
Slippers
The Signature Suite sits on Bridge Deck, cabins 410, 408, and 406 to port, and 405 to starboard. With a spacious floor plan of 24.5m² / 263.7 ft², the Signature Suite features panoramic windows that frames the landscape from your bed.
Double or twin configuration, a sitting area, and a full ensuite.
Room to spread out, and a window that keeps the polar landscape close.
24.5m² • Deck Bridge • 2 Guests
Cabins 405, 406, 408, 410
Sleeps two in comfortable double or twin beds
Panoramic window
Desk and sitting area
Ensuite shower and toilet
In your cabin
Starlink Wi-Fi (fair use)
Multiple 220v outlets, plus USB charging points
Generous in-cabin storage for expedition gear and layers
Complimentary toiletries
Upgraded bedding and a throw
Hairdryer
Rubber Muck boots (provided by Secret Atlas for the duration of your expedition)
Slippers
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft².
Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement.
Low and central on the ship, it\'s one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who\'d rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
17.5m² • Deck Main • 2 Guests
Cabins 218, 220
Sleeps two in lower berths
Porthole
Desk and chair
Ensuite shower and toilet
In your cabin
Starlink Wi-Fi (fair use)
Multiple 220v outlets, plus USB charging points
Generous in-cabin storage for expedition gear and layers
Complimentary toiletries
Upgraded bedding and a throw
Hairdryer
Rubber Muck boots (provided by Secret Atlas for the duration of your expedition)
Slippers
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage.
Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement.
Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
18m² • Deck Upper • 2 Guests
Cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314
Sleeps two in comfortable double or twin beds
Window
Desk and chair
Ensuite shower and toilet
In your cabin
Starlink Wi-Fi (fair use)
Multiple 220v outlets, plus USB charging points
Generous in-cabin storage for expedition gear and layers
Complimentary toiletries
Upgraded bedding and a throw
Hairdryer
Rubber Muck boots (provided by Secret Atlas for the duration of your expedition)
Slippers
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom.
Low and central on the ship, it\'s a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who\'d rather have their own space than share a twin.
12.5m² • Deck Main • 1 Guest
Cabins 219, 221
Sleeps one in lower berth
Porthole
Desk and chair
Ensuite shower and toilet
In your cabin
Starlink Wi-Fi (Fair Use)
Multiple 220v outlets, plus USB charging points
Generous in-cabin storage for expedition gear and layers
Complimentary toiletries
Upgraded bedding and a throw
Hairdryer
Rubber Muck boots (provided by Secret Atlas for the duration of your expedition)
Slippers
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom.
Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
12.5m² • Deck Upper • 1 Guest
Cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 315
Sleeps one in lower berth
Window
Desk and chair
Ensuite shower and toilet
In your cabin
Starlink Wi-Fi
220v 2-pin European plug socket
Complimentary toiletries
Towels
Bedding and throw
Hairdryer
Rubber Muck boots (provided by Secret Atlas for the duration of your expedition)
Slippers
The Signature Suite sits on Bridge Deck, cabins 410, 408, and 406 to port, and 405 to starboard. With a spacious floor plan of 24.5m² / 263.7 ft², the Signature Suite features panoramic windows that frames the landscape from your bed.
Double or twin configuration, a sitting area, and a full ensuite.
Room to spread out, and a window that keeps the polar landscape close.
24.5m² • Deck Bridge • 2 Guests
Cabins 405, 406, 408, 410
Sleeps two in comfortable double or twin beds
Panoramic window
Desk and sitting area
Ensuite shower and toilet
In your cabin
Starlink Wi-Fi (fair use)
Multiple 220v outlets, plus USB charging points
Generous in-cabin storage for expedition gear and layers
Complimentary toiletries
Upgraded bedding and a throw
Hairdryer
Rubber Muck boots (provided by Secret Atlas for the duration of your expedition)
Slippers
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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