Buenos Aires Tour & Antarctica Plancius Cruise
16 DAYS Starting from $11,890 per person
Over two weeks long and with a route that includes frigid and at times rough waters, you can be sure that your Antarctic expedition will be led by a vessel with a sturdy design and modern style. Originally built for deep sea fishing, everyday explorers aboard the Plancius can enjoy a spacious observation lounge offering a full panorama view of natural glacial sculptures and iconic wildlife such as the humpback whale and various species of the iconic penguin. Should you wish to forgo elegance for bravery, even if just for an afternoon, plenty of opportunities will be had for excursions on shore the Antarctic Peninsula, kayaking and even diving into the polar waters.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Admiring the distinctive knobbly head of a Humpback whale is not so uncommon, nor is spotting the small Minke whale, when you sail near the Pleneau Island in the Antarctic.
- A full day to explore Buenos Aires at your own pace and according to your interests. Immerse yourself in one of South America’s shining metropolitan capitals!
- The size and ample public spaces aboard the Plancius make it ideal for families and groups. Find a view of your own as you peer out from the observation lounge.
- Take the adventure up a notch with opportunities to polar dive into the frigid depths of the Antarctic as well as to kayak near glaciers and marine life.
- Witness the adorable waddle of various penguin species, including the Gentoo, Chinstrap, Adelie.
- The schedule varies according to the weather, but once aboard the Plancius vessel you’ll disembark daily to explore the polar landscape with expert guides.
Related Tours
Buenos Aires Tour & Antarctica Ocean Nova Cruise
10 days starting from $8,490 per person
Galapagos Cruise & Amazon Tour
10 days starting from $7,790 per person
Santiago Tour & Antarctica Ocean Nova Cruise
14 days starting from $20,290 per person
“Excellent trip to Machu Picchu, highly recommended”
— Mitchell Hall
6 days ago
“Yes, SA is actually THAT good:)We just returned from a 2-week trip to South America and it was absolutely incredible in every way.Transitions were seamless and every person we met along our journey was far beyond gracious and kind. The guided...”
— Chris Nelson
9 days ago
“SA Expeditions was phenomenal to work and plan my trip to Patagonia. It was my first time traveling solo and I had no idea where to start. They handled everything from domestic flights, drivers, hotel bookings, etc. and were familiar with each...”
— Cindy Lou
10 days ago
“We had a trip to South America all planned out on our own, when the operator (not SA) cancelled at the last second. I reached out to Jackie at SA on Sunday, and we had a new itinerary figured out on Monday, and we departed on Wednesday. We did the...”
— Stan Turner
07 Nov, 2024
“My husband and I used SA Expeditions to book our honeymoon trip to Greece. It was a bucket list trip for us and the itinerary Jackie put together for us delivered! The entire trip went so smoothly, from airport transfers to hotel check-ins and...”
— Stephanie Brennan
01 Nov, 2024
“I traveled through SA Expeditions to Peru and Ecuador in October 2024.I worked with Mikey to make all of the arrangements and I could not have had a better experience both with the planning and the trip. The SA guides and drivers were so...”
— Mary Lou Nexsen
30 Oct, 2024
“Top notch experience from start to finish. We booked a Peru trip two weeks prior to departure and the team executed flawlessly with our tight deadline. From airport pickups to transfers to tours, every staff member was on time, friendly...”
— Lisa Farinetti
22 Oct, 2024
“SA Expeditions organized a seamless trip for me to patagonia and the W trek. It went off without a hitch. My coordinator, Mikey, was very knowledgeable and so patient with all my questions and concerns about traveling. I would highly recommend...”
— Stoneman
17 Oct, 2024
“Loved working with Jackie and the outstanding crew at SA plus all the great guided on the ground in India. Yes, we saw Riddhi the tigress also!”
— Randy Lewis
15 Oct, 2024
“A fantastic adventure from beginning to end! The beauty and spectacle of the trail and ruins was only matched by the coordination and execution of the trip. Hats off to our guide Evert Quispe who was as accommodating as he was knowledgeable. Our...”
— Charles Pugh
09 Oct, 2024