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Antarctic Peninsula & Buenos Aires

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The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of Antarctica, stretching toward South America and offering some of the most dramatic wilderness on Earth — towering icebergs, vast glaciers, and wildlife including penguins, seals, and humpback whales. Buenos Aires, Argentina's vibrant capital, serves as the classic gateway city for Antarctic expeditions, giving travellers the chance to explore its famous neighbourhoods like Palermo and San Telmo, its tango culture, and its world-class food and nightlife scene. Together, this pairing draws adventurers who want to combine one of the planet's most remote expedition destinations with a rich, cosmopolitan South American city. It's a bucket-list journey that blends raw polar adventure with urban culture at its finest.

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Antarctic Peninsula & Buenos Aires · 14 days

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Self-Launched Antarctica: Crossing the Circle & the Peninsula

Antarctica is one of the last truly wild frontiers — and while no trip here comes cheap, you can dramatically cut costs by booking directly with expedition operators rather than going through premium resellers like Exodus. This self-launched version follows the same iconic route: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, the Drake Passage, the South Shetland Islands, crossing the Antarctic Circle, and helicopter flightseeing over Crystal Sound and Marguerite Bay. By booking your own cabin on a Quark Expeditions or similar vessel directly, arranging your own Buenos Aires accommodation, and using budget options in Ushuaia, you save thousands without sacrificing a single penguin encounter. All cost estimates are approximate and subject to seasonal availability.

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~£12,500

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