Antarctica

"Getting there"

The departure point of most the cruises presented in these pages is Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city of the world and Tierra del Fuego Capital. Some cruises also start from New Zealand, Tasmania or South Africa.
The pricing of the cruise never includes flights from your home country to Ushuaia nor any additional service you may need in Argentina (or in any other departing town/country)
Condor Journeys and Adventures being a specialist of Antarctica and Latin America is willing to provide any service in Argentina you may need, such as hotel reservations, airport transfers, domestic flights, excursions... Upon reservation of the cruise, please inform us about the services you will need and we will send you a detailled quotation.

Lemaire Channel - Antarctica

Read carrefully this sample itinerary from your home country. It explains you in details each step of your route to Ushuaia. Then, read the Advice and Ressource paragraph.

DAY 1: Leave your home Country
International flight to Ezeiza (EZE), Buenos Aires International Airport located one hour driving from the downtown area and Aeroparque (AEP), Buenos Aires Domestic Aiport.

DAY 2: Buenos Aires - Ushuaia
• Most international flights arrive in the morning the day after you left. You should then be able to make your connection with the flight to Ushuaia that same day. Almost all flights fly to Ushuaia from Aeroparque; you then have too pick up a taxi to drive you to this airort. Alternativelly, Condor Journeys and Adventures can organise a transfer between the two airports; a guide or a driver picks you up upon your arrival in Argentina and drives you swiftly to Aeroparque, handing you over the documents concerning all the services in Argentina provided by us.
• Flight to Ushuaia (USH), lasting around 3:30-4 hours.
IMPORTANT: if you purchase your own domestic flights, remember you need a minimum of two hours between the two flights. We do recommend at least 4 hours, a strict minimum in case your international flight is delayed or if there are traffic jams in Buenos Aires.
• Arrive in Ushuaia and transfer independantly to your hotel (5-10 minutes) for a pre-cruise accommodation (the room is included in the cruise price) or to the pier for an immediate sailing, depending on the vessel itinerary. Alternativelly, Condor Journeys and Adventures can organise this transfer.

DAYS X-Y: Antarctica
Cruises including a pre-cruise accommodation also provide the morning transfer to the pier from the hotel.

LAST DAY OF THE CRUISE: Antarctica - Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
• You disembark from your vessel in the morning around 8:00-9:00 am. Some vessels organise an airport transfers for your flight back to Buenos Aires, others do not (then Condor Journeys and Adventures can organise it upon request)
• Flight to Buenos Aires. IMPORTANT: if you purchase your own domestic flights, remember you should not leave Ushuaia before 2:00 pm. In case the ship is delayed, you do not want to miss your flight to Buenos Aires.
• Arrive in Buenos Aires in Aeroparque Domestic Airport and transfer independently to Ezeiza International Airport for your connection with your international flight (Condor Journeys and Adventures can organise the transfer).
If your international leaves too early, you then need to overnight in town. Condor Journeys and Adventures can organise aiport transfers and hotel reservations 10 minute for Aeroparque, either in the downtown and lively areas or in a more quiet neighbourhood.

LAST DAY OF THE CRUISE + 1 DAY: Buenos Aires - International flight
Transfer independently or with Condor Journeys and Adventures to Ezeiza International Airport and flight back home.

• We strongly advise passengers to arrive in Ushuaia one day before, ie spending two nights in town. In case your international flight to Buenos Aires or your flight to Ushuaia is delayed or cancelled, you still have time to arrive on time for the departure. If you miss the departure, no money is paid back.

• If you have time for local visits, several excursion in Tierra del Fuego are possible such as :
   - Martial Glacier hike to enjoy a fantactic view over Ushuaia Bay, Beagle Channel and surrounding moutains.
   - Tierra del Fuego NP hike to explore the sub antarctic beech forests and discover spectacular sceneries.
   - Fishing in the numerous lakes, havens for several species of trouts.
   - Dry suit diving in Ushuaia Bay (few fishes but lots of king crabs, 15 meters high Kelp alguae...and a 4°C water.
   - The city Ushuaia has three interesting museums explaining Tierra del Fuego colonisation, sailing around Cap Horn, native life ...

Some of these excursions can be booked by Condor Journeys and Adventures and others can be organised locally wit the excellent tourist office help.

• We also advise you to visit Argentina before or after the cruise. On your way to Ushuaia you may just spend a couple of days around El Calafate & El Chalten, Valdes Peninsula, Torres del paine (Chile)or elsewhere in South America. Please visit our Argentina or Chile page to get some ideas. Then, contact us for advices and to receive a detailled quotation.