Antarctica Adventure

** STARTING TO FILL! Don’t delay in registering for this exclusive tour that happens just once every two years.

NEW! You have an opportunity to RUN in Antarctica. Choose your distance: 5K – 100K! This is the ONLY ultra-marathon offered in Antarctica! (See Day 5 – 9 of the itinerary below.)

Note that this is a co-ed trip!

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Secure your spot by registering with a deposit. As a boutique tour company, we really appreciate checks as it helps cut down tremendously on bank fees. We ask that if you’re able, please pay the deposit or full amount by check, Venmo or wire transfer.

If paying via PayPal, click on the ‘Click here to register’ button. You can sign in as a guest and do not need a PayPal account.

Note: Cancellation fees apply. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before registering.
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Antarctica Adventure (Co-ed)

The tour begins with your arrival into Ushuaia, Argentina on November  12, 2026.

If you are joining us in Buenos Aires (details coming soon), you’ll be arriving with the group on November 12th. If you are arriving for JUST the Antarctica portion, we’ll provide you with some guidance on booking flights into Ushuaia. Please do not book without contacting us first.

If you’d like additional hotel nights prior to the tour dates, let us know and we’d be happy to book them for you!

Day 1 – Ushuaia
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Meals: Dinner

If you are part of our Buenos Aires tour, we’ll fly into Ushuaia in the morning or early afternoon. If you are arriving on your own, we suggest you arrive no later than the morning of the 12th, but arriving one day earlier is suggested in case of flight delays.

Upon arrival, we’ll be met by a driver and taken to our hotel.

Ushuaia is a tiny town and easily navigable by foot. Since we’ll be boarding the ship tomorrow, this is an excellent time to stretch those legs and spend time browsing the shops at the end of the world or wandering the waterfront to see the ships getting ready to head out for Antarctica!

If you have arranged to rent gear in Ushuaia for your time in Antarctica, this would be the time to pick it up from the shop.

While lunch is not included (our flight might be during lunchtime), we’ll gather tonight to enjoy a lovely meal together!

Overnight in Ushuaia at the Albatross Hotel or similar.

Day 2 – Ushuaia – Depart for Antarctica
Friday, November 13, 2026
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s our LUCKY day! After breakfast, we’ll make our way to the nearby pier where we’ll drop off our luggage. It will delivered directly to our cabins and waiting for us when we board the expedition ship in the afternoon.

We’ll have a little more time in the late morning/early afternoon to explore Ushuaia, relax or grab lunch (on your own) before we head back to the pier to board our expedition ship, the Plancius.

We’ll be shown our rooms by the very helpful expedition staff and then have some time to relax and get familiar with the ship before enjoying a wonderful dinner together tonight in the ship’s dining area. Our activities on-board have been organized specifically for our group and we’ll also have meals together in the dining area.

In the early evening, our ship will depart the harbor in Ushuaia. We’ll make our way through the Beagle Channel–a protected waterway surrounded by land–before we begin the journey through the Drake Passage.

** Please note that the Drake Passage can be turbulent, causing some to get motion sick. This is not always the case, however, and many people have very smooth sailings (when the passage is lovingly referred to as the Drake Lake). In any event, please be prepared with motion sickness patches or medication so that you can make the most of your time on the ship.

Overnight on the Plancius expedition ship.

Day 3 – Antarctica
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We’ll still be making our way through the Drake Passage on this day so we won’t have an opportunity to disembark. However, today and each day we’re on the ship, there will be talks given in the lounge area by the very knowledgeable expedition staff. Rest assured, you’ll never be bored!

Over the course of our week+ on the ship, we will learn about icebergs (such as growlers and bergy bits), penguins (such as Emperor, Chinstrap and Gentoo), and the amazing variety of seabirds (such as albatrosses, Cape pigeons, Southern fulmars and petrels).

It’s also likely we’ll see pods of whales!

There will be areas on the ship where we can gather as a group to enjoy cocktails, play games, chat or do all of the above. 😁

Overnight on the Plancius expedition ship.

Day 4 – Antarctica
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

At some point today, we’ll have made it through the Drake Passage and will begin our entry into the South Shetlands, a group of islands that are between 80 – 90% completely glaciated. Even though we won’t disembark on this day, the scenery begins to change and it’s here that we’ll start to see icebergs and snow covered mountains.

There will be more talks throughout the day covering various topics, all aimed at educating us on what we’ll be seeing and experiencing in this pristine environment.

Overnight on the Plancius expedition ship.

Day 5 – 9 – Antarctica
Monday, November 16 – Friday, November 20, 2026
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On one of these days, you’ll have the chance to run in Antarctica. This is optional, of course, but is a super fun addition to our tour activities listed below. The exact location will depend on weather and where the captain allows runners to disembark for the event. You choose the distance from 5K – 100K! This is the ONLY ultra-marathon offered in Antarctica! Imagine the thrill of running with penguins, with icebergs as your backdrop!

During these five days, we’ll be spending time in and around the Antarctic Peninsula and on the continent’s mainland. Weather permitting, we will have opportunities each day to leave the expedition ship to take part in a variety of activities–all included in the tour cost. This may include:

• Zodiac cruises that will give us a chance to get close to icebergs, islands and sealife.
• Sea kayaking to get closer to the sealife including penguins and birds (and possibly whales!).
• Snowshoeing and/or hiking on one of the many islands.
• Overnight ice camping on one of the islands!
• The chance to polar plunge in the icy waters (brrr!).
• A visit to one of the many international research bases.

Though the captain (and weather) will have the ultimate say, locations where we may visit include:

King George Island – Largest of the South Shetlands and home to many research bases as well as penguins, seals and birdlife.

Jougla Point – The entrance to Port Lockroy, home to the southern-most post office on the planet!

Deception Island – A flooded caldera in a volcano.

Petermann Island – A breeding colony for approximately 3,000 pairs of Gentoo penguins.

Paradise Bay – Recognized (and named) for its beauty, the area is ideal for kayaking and glacier viewing.

Overnight on the Plancius expedition ship.

Days 10 & 11 – Antarctica
Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 2026
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we’ll begin making our way back to Ushuaia via the Drake Passage. We won’t have any more opportunities to disembark in Antarctica, but there’s still plenty more to learn and there will be more talks given by the expedition staff on these days.

Overnight on the Plancius expedition ship.

Day 12 – Antarctica – Ushuaia – Home
Monday, November 23, 2026
Meals: Breakfast

We’ll have made our way back to the port of Ushuaia late the previous night or early this morning (depending on weather), but we will remain on the ship until after a final breakfast. If you’re returning with the group back to Buenos Aires, our flight is currently scheduled for the early afternoon with an arrival into EZE airport in Buenos Aires around 6 PM. (Note that this will be confirmed closer to departure time.)

Alternately, you may choose to overnight in Ushuaia (not included) for additional onward travel.

** Itinerary subject to change without notice.

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STARTING TO FILL! Don’t delay in registering for this exclusive tour that happens just once every two years.

We do expect it to sell out!

Note that this is a co-ed trip!

Secure your spot by registering with a deposit. As a boutique tour company, we really appreciate checks as it helps cut down tremendously on bank fees. We ask that if you’re able, please pay the deposit or full amount by check, Venmo or wire transfer.

If paying via PayPal, click on the ‘Click here to register’ button. You can sign in as a guest and do not need a PayPal account.

Note: Cancellation fees apply. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before registering.

Note: Deposits for Antarctica are non-refundable. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before registering.

Wondering why Antarctica is so expensive? Check out this blog post that addresses this very question.

Tour costs: $16,200
Twin Deluxe room (ship only): $985 for two people, based on availability. See cabin notes below.
Roundtrip flights from Buenos Aires – Ushuaia if traveling with us in Buenos Aires: $875 (approximate)
Fuel surcharge (ship only): There MAY be a fuel surcharge added to the cost of the tour. See the FAQs for additional information.

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Note that all cabins on our expedition ship are Twin Window rooms that are shared by two people. These are located on Deck 4.

Each room includes: 1 window, 2 beds, a private shower and toilet, desk and chair, flatscreen TV, telephone and limited daily WiFi access (additional cost for more usage), hair dryer and closet/storage space.

See this link for a visual of each cabin type.

For an additional charge, we might be able to upgrade you to a Twin Deluxe room that is located on a corner with an additional window and is slightly larger than the Twin Window room. These are very limited and we won’t know the availability until closer to departure date.

There are also cabins that can accommodate four people. If you are traveling with others whom you’d like to share a quadruple, please contact us for pricing. Note that these only have portholes and not full windows. 😉

Booking and Payment Details

Tour price includes: 11 nights accommodation; activities as outlined in itinerary; 31 meals; Antarctica permit; access to expedition ship staff throughout the ship journey; multiple lectures daily while on board the ship; tea, coffee, espresso drinks, water and snacks on board ship; all guided on-shore activities including kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing and overnight camping; loan of winter boots for on-shore activities; welcome gift bag with specially curated treats!

Tour price does not include: Flights; travel insurance (highly recommended); evacuation insurance (required by IAATO which oversees Antarctica); fuel surcharge (if applicable); appropriate clothing (see this suggested packing list); tips for expedition staff; some meals; souvenirs and other personal purchases (such as laundry) and beverages.

This trip is limited to 15 people and requires a $1,500 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot.

Minimum books required: 8 people (minimum not yet reached)

Final payment is due no later than August 10, 2026.

As a boutique tour company, we really appreciate checks as it helps cut down tremendously on bank fees. We ask that if you’re able, please pay the deposit or full amount by check, Venmo or wire transfer.

Here’s our mailing address:

WanderTours
PO Box 16102
Seattle, WA 98116

Note: Cancellation fees apply. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before registering.

Popular ways to pay for your WanderTour:

* Let us know if you’d like to receive a monthly invoice (your tour costs divided by the number of months prior to final payment due date).

* Contact your bank about automatically mailing checks to us each month.

* Pay via Venmo, check or wire transfer.

* Pay using a credit card via PayPal (you do not need an account as you can log in as a guest).

The fine print

Antarctica Adventure 2026 Tour Registration Form (online form)

Antarctica Adventure 2026 Tour Itinerary (PDF)

We have partnered with Travel Insured International so that you have the ability to purchase “cancel for any reason” insurance. We HIGHLY recommend travel insurance (no matter who your provider is) to protect your travel investment from any future issues.

For tour questions, contact Beth at:
beth (at) wandertours (dot) com
206-317-1860

Trip Leader: Beth Whitman
Beth first visited Antarctica in 2022 thinking it would be her one and only trip to visit this continent. Little did she know that she would have an opportunity to return (multiple times!) AND introduce others to this pristine region.

She considers it to be one of the most special destinations on the planet given its remote location and how few people visit.

Beth is the author of the Wanderlust and Lipstick guides including The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo and For Women Traveling to India. She is the publisher and founder of Wanderlust and Lipstick and WanderTours and hosted the She’s Bold podcast, which can be found through your favorite podcast provider.