Go on the adventure of a lifetime and explore the remote wilderness of Antarctica on a 13-day ski touring expedition in the wild!
Group
13 Days
Oct
High
Intermediate
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with a thrilling 13-day ski touring trip in Antarctica!
Our ship will be your cozy and welcoming base camp, manned by a team of seasoned experts
Unveil incredible vistas of the Antarctic Peninsula with jaw-dropping fjords and majestic icebergs as our playgrounds
Join us for the greatest experience of your life: a 13-day ski touring trip in Antarctica.
Starting from Ushuaia, the most southern town in the world, we will navigate the South Pacific, passing Cape Horn and crossing the Drake Passage.
During this trip, a ship will be our warm and comfortable base camp. The crew is a group of experienced people used to navigate in these latitudes.
Each day, we will explore incredible spots of the Antarctic Peninsula and navigate through fjords and icebergs. There will be a lot of ski touring, of course! We will also have conferences about geological and biological topics.
This experience will change the way you perceive the world. Being in the Antarctic Peninsula requires being humble and respectful. Besides, you will feel the immensity of nature and the silence of this ice paradise.
In addition, you will enjoy watching leopard seals, humpback whales, killer whales, seals, and different kind of penguins. In fact, seeing so many wonderful things will make you conscious of how complex the ecosystem around us is.
You can find a complete program below for further details about this trip. However, the program is subject to changes depending on weather, ice or local conditions.
Please get in touch with us if you want to have the skiing experience of your life. It will be our pleasure to bring you there and guide you in the fantastic Antarctica environment.
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Mountain guide expenses
- Clean drinkable water
- Hot shower
The price depends on your accommodation preferences.
Expedition details:
Main Deck Balcony:$13,995 per guest (sold out for 2024)
French Balcony:$14,495 per guest (sold out for 2024)
Balcony Stateroom:$16,495 per guest
Balcony Suite:$17,995 per guest
Single Porthole:$19,995 per guest
Junior Balcony Suite:$20,995 per guest
Premium Balcony Suite: $21,995 per guest (sold out for 2024)
Adventure Activity Options on this Voyage:
$2,200 fee per guest for ski mountaineering
$3,000 fee per guest for ski mountaineering + kayaking
$1,600 fee per guest for sea kayaking
$1,000 fee per guest for snowshoe trekking
$750 fee per guest for glacier travel clinic
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- One-night pre-expedition shared hotel accommodation in Ushuaia, Argentina, with continental breakfast.
- Group welcome dinner in Ushuaia.
- Group transfers from the hotel to the ship upon embarkation and from the ship to the airport upon disembarkation, including all miscellaneous service taxes and port charges.
-Accommodation aboard the ship
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner aboard the ship
- Shore landings and Zodiac excursions as permitted by weather and local conditions.
- Ski guide services, maintaining a 4:1 client-to-guide ratio.
- Presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers.
- Comprehensive pre-departure information package.
- Use of a pair of rubber expedition boots on loan for shore landings, returnable at the end of the voyage.
- Photographic trip log shared after the voyage.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Airfares to or from your home city, whether on scheduled or charter flights. All cabins are double occupancy (single porthole rooms - excluded)
- Passport and visa expenses; tourist entry fees may apply depending on your nationality.
- Any government arrival and departure airport taxes.
- Ski or trekking equipment.
- Any meals ashore except for breakfast at the host hotel and the welcome dinner on the evening prior to departure.
- Baggage, cancellation, and travel insurance (emergency medical and evacuation insurance is mandatory).
- Excess baggage charges.
- Laundry, bar, beverage, and other personal charges onboard the ship or at the hotel.
- Telecommunications and wifi charges, or customary gratuity at the end of the voyage for stewards, guides, and other service personnel.
- Tips for guides and hospitality staff.
Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina. Orientation with ski or trekking guide at the glacier. Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Ushuaia.
Board the Sea Adventurer and set sail down the Beagle Channel.
Cross the Drake Passage. Sperm, fin, and humpback whales, along with skies of seabirds will accompany our journey.
Skiing and trekking objectives at Neko Harbour. Zodiac cruises, penguin rookeries, hiking.
Ski and trekking objectives at Anvers and Wenke Islands. Port Lockroy scientific base and museum. Visit gentoo and adelie penguin habitat.
Ronge/Island/Mt. Britannia. Visit penguin rookery at Georges Point.
Skiing and trekking objectives in Paradise Bay. Zodiac excursions. Visit penguin rookery and Almirante Brown Station.
We’ll have several ski descents in those spots. We’ll also visit the Ukrainian Vernadsky scientific station. Killer whale and leopard seal sightings.
New ski descents and nature cruises of Charlotte Bay; begin journey north in the evening.
Sail Drake Passage; pass the dramatic cliffs of Cape Horn.
Disembark the Clipper Adventurer in Ushuaia, Argentina. H Flexibility is necessary for all Antarctic travel.
What is the weather like in Antartica?
The weather in Antarctica is extremely unpredictable. Heavy rainfall is unusual; strong winds are relatively common, so it is important to pack accordingly. The average temperatures on the Antarctic Peninsula during the summer months’ range from approximately 23o - 41o F. The weather in Ushuaia is a bit warmer but also has the wind and rain characteristics of the Antarctic weather systems.
What happens if there are delays in the tour?
If any trip must be delayed due to bad weather, cancelled or delayed transportation, sickness or any
other situation for which Ice Axe Expeditions cannot make provisions, all costs incurred during such
delays must be borne by trip members.
Do I need to have insurance for this Antartica tour?
We require that you have at least $200,000 in medical evacuation insurance. Your insurance policy should cover hazardous sports and we recommend that your policy cover search and rescue. Since we cannot confirm each client’s policy individually, it is your responsibility to make sure your policy will cover you while you participate in your activities of choice on the expedition.
We also always encourage you to purchase TRIP CANCELLATION insurance in addition to the mandatory medical evacuation insurance, though it is not required.
For US citizens, we recommend the with the Adventure Sports upgrade.
The Travel Select policy includes trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage.
When selecting a policy, please make sure they insure a) the region of Antarctica, b) ski mountaineering-which involves the use of ropes, crampons, ice axes and is a guided activity. Ski mountaineering is not considered the same as skiing by many insurers, and you need to confirm that they will cover this activity.
What does a typical day look like on the expedition?
Here's a breakdown of a typical day:
8am: Enjoy breakfast to fuel up for the day's activities.
8-9am: Board Zodiacs to embark on the morning ski adventure.
12:30-2pm: Return to the ship for lunch and a chance to recharge.
2-5:30pm: Dive back into adventure with afternoon skiing, kayaking, or trekking excursions, depending on the day's itinerary.
7pm: Gather for dinner, sharing stories and experiences from the day's explorations.
9pm: Wind down with an evening talk or presentation from our ski guides or expedition staff, offering insights into the unique landscapes, wildlife, or history of the region.
Where will we be staying during oue expedition?
We are proud to introduce our new vessel, the Ocean Albatros, as our Antarctic home.
With a total of 93 comfortable staterooms for our guests, all with a view of the ocean, (and 90% with their own balcony), several restaurants, a wellness area, an Albatros Nordic Bar, an open deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge, and other amenities, the vessel will also be environmentally friendly onboard, with an implementation of the Green Initiative Program, ensuring both absolute comfort and sustainability for our guests.
What's included in the price of the tour?
Included in the price are the following:
What is NOT included?
Not Included:
What are the cabin options available for the 2024 expedition, and how much do they cost?
Here are the cabin options for the 2024 expedition, along with their corresponding prices:
French Balcony: $13,995
Main Deck Balcony: $14,495
Balcony Stateroom: $16,495
Balcony Suite: $17,995
Junior Balcony Suite: $20,995
Premium Balcony Suite: $21,995
What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?
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Ice Axe Expeditions is rooted in offering once in a lifetime adventures to all corners of the globe. We have the operational capacity and know how to put together memorable, inspiring trips from the Arctic to Antarctic, and every point in between. Our proven track record of working alongside world class guides and a world class staff is how we are uniquely situated to create expeditions for our clients that make dreams come true.
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