
Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula
- ItineraryUshuaia to Buenos AiresDuration20 days
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Come aboard Le Boréal for an unforgettable voyage.
Discover the Southern Ocean as you have never seen it before! Embark on a 19-day polar expedition cruise in the highest latitudes, from the Valdes Peninsula to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the immaculate lands of Antarctica.
You approach the frozen shores of the - almost - inaccessible White Continent, Antarctica. White shades take on a thousand nuances as it covers the icebergs, glaciers, mountains and frozen sea all around you. You will be one of the rare few travellers to have laid eyes on this legendary land, the theatre of the greatest expeditions and the witness of the most extraordinary adventures. Above all, you are in the realm of the penguins – Adelie, Gentoo, chinstrap – seals, whales and seabirds that accompany you on this unforgettable trip.
Your ship will soon take to the seas once again, to reach the mountainous island of South Georgia. It is there, in the midst of gigantic glaciers, that Sir Ernest Shackleton miraculously ran aground during the famous Endurance Odyssey in 1916. Today, king penguins, elephant and fur seals that have taken over the black-sand beaches dominated by the tall peaks that reveal the Scotia Arc.
You will continue your austral exploration further north, with the discovery of the Falkland Islands. As you sail in this archipelago of 200 islands, you will be escorted by sei whales. Composing the wild beauty of the shorelines are beaches of white sand, jagged cliffs, windswept moors and tall grass swaying with the wind.
Your expedition to the heart of the South Atlantic continues as you encounter the desert landscapes of Patagonia's Chubut province. Welcome to the Valdes Peninsula! This wildlife sanctuary, where the beauty of the underwater world is unmatched, also reveals numerous treasures on land. The scenery is composed of arid steppes, a rich and varied flora, and distinctive haciendas. In these unspoiled lands home to more than 180 bird species, orcas hunt young maned seals on the beaches under the watchful eye of the Magellanic penguins, as guanacos gallop across the arid plains and dusky dolphins swim around peacefully. Here, the majestic beauty of nature offers a gateway to a whole new world.
We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO.
Your voyage
All-inclusive

Destination
Antarctica
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Duration
20 days, 18 nights on board
Expeditions
Night in buenos aires + flight buenos aires/ushuaia + transfer
No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 30%

Kayak Discovery Antarctica
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Journey
Your daily itinerary
- A polar expedition cruise in the Southern Ocean, between the Valdes Peninsula, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, to discover a dazzling natural environment.
- Outings and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
- Enjoy a magical experience as you are introduced to sea kayaking. Lead by experienced, State-Certified kayak guides, you will skim the water’s surface amid the ice. For more information about your kayak tour, please go to the section ‘PONANT activities’ and to book your kayak tour, contact your cruise advisor.
- The discovery of the Valdes Peninsula, in Patagonia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a veritable wildlife sanctuary with a unique ecosystem, offering captivating landscapes of arid steppes, unrivalled biodiversity, and traditional haciendas.
- South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, two subantarctic archipelagos of singular beauty, where the great variety of fauna and flora is astonishing.
- Lectures and information sessions hosted by our naturalist-guides, covering wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate, environmental protection and educational discovery in the respect of environment.
- Hiking opportunity
- Landscapes: alpine landscapes, black sand beaches, verdant plains and hanging glaciers in South Georgia; white sand beaches, cliffs and moors dotted with moss and lichen in the Falkland Islands; barren steppes with a unique ecosystem in southern Argentina.
- Wildlife: barren steppes with a unique ecosystem in southern Argentina ; black-browed and light-mantled albatrosses; Magellanic, Gentoo and southern rockhopper penguins in the Falkland Islands; king and macaroni penguins, elephant and fur seals in South Georgia; leopard seals, chinstrap penguins in the South Orkney Islands; humpback whales, Gentoo, Adelie, chinstrap penguins, leopard, crabeater and Weddell seals in the Antarctic Peninsula.
Subject to weather conditions. The expedition highlights, encounters with the wildlife and itinerary described illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed

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Date
3 Mar 26

Date
28 Feb 26

Date
23 Mar 26

Date
23 Mar 26
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and refinement

Superior Kabine
Guests
3
Size
21 m²

Deluxe Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
18 m²

Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
18 m²

Deluxe Suite
Guests
2
Size
27 m²

Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Size
37 m²

Owner's Suite
Guests
2
Size
45 m²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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