from $12,900* per person	13 Days	February, November
Luxury accommodations		Exertion level: 7
Operator: Adventure Consultants		12 people max

Our Antarctic journeys begin in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, on the southern tip of Argentina. Ushuaia is a bustling port town and its 40,000 inhabitants are nestled between the cold mountains, and an even colder sea. ‘Downtown’ has plenty of shops including internet cafes, cafes, clothes shops, chemists and an array of good restaurants.

After gear checks and initial briefings, the group will load onto the ship, the MV Plancius, at the port in Ushuaia for the expedition. The Plancius was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy and is now a completely reconditioned and converted 114-passenger vessel. The ship is comfortable with nice decor, but is not luxurious. It has been kitted out for explorers and is equipped with inflatable zodiacs, a large restaurant with a viewing deck and both private double rooms or shared quad rooms with attached bathrooms.

Sailing the Drake Passage is an unforgettable three day experience in itself and a great way to start the expedition. This expedition is also especially suited for non-skiing and/or less-active family members who can stay on the ship to explore the sights further south while the team camps.

Our guides have an intimate knowledge of the various hidden gems on Wiencke Island and there is more than enough terrain and objective to keep everyone entertained. After four or six days (Trip #1 and #2) we will meet back up with the Plancius (and any non-camping/skiing family members) to head back across the Drake Passage.Rounding Cape Horn ticks another box in every adventurer’s wish-list. The whole trip is an experience of a life time, and one of our most special remote and adventurous expeditions.