Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands: Holiday Voyage (2024)

Upon arrival in Argentina’s capital, you are met and transferred to the Palacio Duhau — Park Hyatt Buenos Aires.

Palacio Duhau | Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Explore Buenos Aires, a dynamic city known for its diverse architecture and vibrant contemporary arts scene. Take in a guided tour and tango demonstration or delve into the city’s colourful street art culture. In the evening, gather for a welcome cocktail reception.

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Fly to Ushuaia, your gateway to Antarctica. Here, you might opt for a trek in the Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve before boarding your vessel and cruising out to sea.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

Awake to your first morning aboard. Today, cruise east toward the Falkland Islands while A&K’s Expedition Team begins its lecture series, and the Young Explorers Guides entertain with a host of onboard activities.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

Today, your Captain may set a course for the remote Falkland Islands, a starkly beautiful sub-Antarctic enclave harbouring a wealth of marine and bird life. Here, you may spot gentoo or rockhopper penguin, or majestic albatross.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

Experience a Christmas Day like no other as you continue your exploration of the Falkland Islands region. Conditions permitting, you may visit the historic capital of Stanley or explore its surrounding wilderness areas. This evening, partake in memorable holiday festivities as your vessel is scheduled to sail toward South Georgia.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

Today, your planned course continues toward South Georgia. Time aboard is once again filled with fascinating lectures by your Expedition Team as well as exciting family-friendly programming led by Young Explorers Guides.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

As you approach South Georgia, deckside wildlife sightings may become more frequent. This stretch of ocean is a treasure chest bursting with life. Scan for seabirds as you keep an eye out for remote islets like the six distinctively pointed outcroppings of the Shag Rocks.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

The day’s planned destination is South Georgia, one of the Southern Ocean’s most biodiverse regions. Weather permitting, explore its glacier-carved coves and rugged shores, searching for vast colonies of king penguin, as well as southern elephant seal and fur seal.

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Today, you might explore sites with your A&K historian as they share tales of the whaling era and the exploits of legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

A photographer’s paradise, beguiling South Georgia invites you to take your best shot. Conditions permitting, you may visit Gold Harbour, a vital habitat populated with fur seal, southern elephant seal and king penguin.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

Today’s planned course plies the Scotia Sea. As the end of the year approaches, celebrate with onboard festivities and the anticipation of Antarctica.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

Awake to a New Year’s Day unlike any other as your Expedition Team ushers in tomorrow’s planned landing on the Antarctic continent.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

Weather and ice conditions permitting, your Expedition Team takes advantage of the best opportunities for landings on the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands in search of gentoo and chinstrap penguin.

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If the weather holds, younger guests may get a turn at the tiller of a nimble Zodiac boat. In the evening, capture photos in the stunning Antarctic twilight.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

Antarctica invites another day of adventure as snow-capped mountains, shimmering glaciers and iceberg-strewn channels compete for your attention.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

Today, bid farewell to Antarctica as your vessel returns north toward Ushuaia and the Young Explorers enjoy activities with their dedicated guides.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

While cruising this historic passage, keep an eye out for the giant petrel and the elusive albatross.

'Le Lyrial' | Meals: BLD

After your scheduled arrival in Ushuaia, disembark and transfer to your connecting flight to Buenos Aires.

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Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only and may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including weather, wildlife, ice, medical emergencies and other conditions beyond A&K’s control at the sole discretion of the Captain.

This journey contains some active elements, including Zodiac boat excursions, walks over uneven terrain and optional, challenging hikes.

Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires Economy Class flights included.

Minimum age is 7 years.

Categories 4–9 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship.

First group event: excursion on Dec 21.

Last group event: disembarkation by 9:00 a.m. on Jan 7.

Special Family Pricing: Children 7-18 years old in categories 1-3, 5-6 and 8. Ask about triple and quad pricing available in categories 5, 6 and 8.

Included with this Luxury Expedition Cruise

• An Exclusively Chartered, All-Inclusive Voyage Led by A&K’s Expedition Team
• Pre-Cruise Stay at Stylish, Ideally Located Hotel and A&K-Led Excursion
• Airport Meet and Greet and Transfers
• Private Balcony with Every Onboard Accommodation and Butler Service with Every Suite
• Maximum Personnel-to-Guest Ratio of 1 to 1.3 and ship occupancy limited to 80 percent
• Culinary Program Featuring French-Inspired Cuisine, Including House Drinks, Afternoon Tea and Pastries
• 24-Hour Room Service and Breakfast in Bed on board
• Complimentary Expedition Parka, Backpack and Water Bottle, and Use of Waterproof Pants, Boots and Trekking Poles
• Zodiac Excursions Led by A&K Expert Naturalist Driver-Guides
• Traveller’s Valet Laundry Service on board
• All Gratuities, Port Charges and Taxes
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on Board and in Hotels
• Onboard Service from an English-Speaking Staff, Including an Accredited Physician
• 24/7 A&K On-Call Support