Um Ihnen die bestmögliche Erfahrung zu bieten, verwendet diese PONANT Website Cookies. Bei Anwendung akzeptieren Sie die Bedingungen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unseren Datenschutzrichtlinien. Erfahren Sie mehr.
Antarktis `Klassisch´
Ushuaia - Ushuaia
Datum:
17.11.2021
bis
29.11.2021
13
Tage
Tage
11
Nächte an Bord
Nächte an Bord
ab*
9.590 €
25% Ponant Bonus
Polar-Expedition 
Einzelkabinenzuschlag geschenkt Inkl. Vorübernachtung in Buenos Aires + Flüge Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires + Ausflug + Transfers
PONANT bietet Ihnen eine Polarexpeditonskreuzfahrt ins Eis der Antarktischen Halbinsel an. Kommen Sie an Bord zu einer unvergesslichen 12-tägigen Reise und lassen Sie sich von atemberaubenden Landschaften und einer erstaunlichen Tierwelt verzaubern.
Der Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt wird von der Durchfahrt der mythischen Drakestraße geprägt, auf der Sie vermutlich von einer Vielzahl von Albatrossen und Kapsturmvögeln begleitet werden, Wächter dieser oft stürmischen Gewässer.
Dann erreicht das Schiff den „weißen Kontinent“, das Land des Staunens. Abhängig von den jeweiligen Witterungs- und Eisbedingungen enthüllt diese extreme Umgebung, in der die Natur Herr und Meister ist, ihre schönsten Geheimnisse bei zahlreichen Entdeckungen.
Auf diesem unbewohnten Land, das erst ab dem 19. Jahrhundert erforscht wurde, gehören Begegnungen mit der wilden Tierwelt sicher zu den schönsten Augenblicken Ihrer Reise. Eselspinguine, Adeliepinguine und Zügelpinguine, Buckelwale, Robben und Seevögel werden unvergessliche Erinnerungen hinterlassen.
Ob an Land, an Bord oder bei einer Ausfahrt mit dem Zodiac®, jeden Tag bewegen Sie sich mitten in einer grandiosen Kulisse zwischen Eisbergen, Packeis und tausendjährigen Gletschern.
Wir sind die Gäste dieser extremen Regionen, wo Klima- und Eisbedingungen das Sagen haben. Die Anlandung an bestimmten Orten und die Beobachtung der Tierwelt kann nicht garantiert werden und variiert von Tag zu Tag. So wird jede Kreuzfahrt mit PONANT einzigartig. Der Kapitän und der Expeditionsleiter setzen alles daran, Ihre Erfahrung so reich wie möglich zu gestalten, unter Einhaltung der Sicherheitsregeln und der IAATO-Richtlinien.
Ref : UUVH45 - A181121
Reiseroute
Ausfahrten und Anlandungen mit dem Zodiac®mit einem Team erfahrener Naturführer. Konferenzen und Informationsveranstaltungen an Bord mit Naturführern, über Fauna, Geschichte, Geopolitik, bedeutende...
Reiseverlauf ansehen
Kabinen
Kabinen
Superior Kabine
(21 m²)
Ab 9.590 €
25% Ponant Bonus
Deluxe Kabine
(18 m²)
Ab 10.240 €
25% Ponant Bonus
Prestige Kabine Deck 4
(18 m²)
Ab 11.270 €
25% Ponant Bonus
Prestige Kabine Deck 5
(18 m²)
Ab 11.740 €
25% Ponant Bonus
Prestige Kabine Deck 6
(18 m²)
Ab 12.290 €
25% Ponant Bonus
Deluxe Suite
(27 m²)
Ab 16.590 €
25% Ponant Bonus
Prestige Suite Deck 5
(36 m²)
Ab 17.900 €
25% Ponant Bonus
Prestige Suite Deck 6
(36 m²)
Ab 18.740 €
25% Ponant Bonus
Owner's Suite
(45 m²)
Ab 29.810 €
Reiseleistungen
Reiseleistungen
In Ihrer Kreuzfahrt enthalten
Für mehr Sicherheit organisiert PONANT Ihre Reise vor oder nach der Kreuzfahrt. Dieses Paket ist im Preis Ihrer Kreuzfahrt enthalten.
Zusatzleistungen
Für mehr Sicherheit wählt PONANT Flüge aus und kümmert sich um Ihre Transfers für Ihre Reise sowie um Landbesuche vor und nach dem Ausschiffen.
Diese Reise könnte Ihnen auch gefallen...
Diese Reise könnte Ihnen auch gefallen...
*Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit und basiert auf der Auslastung des jeweiligen Schiffes. Die Kabinenkategorie, für die dieser Preis gilt, ist möglichweise nicht mehr verfügbar
Kundenkonto My Ponant
Geben Sie Ihre E-Mail-Adresse und Ihr Passwort ein.
Sie besitzen noch kein My Ponant-Konto?
- Alle Buchungen einsehen
- Optionen darstellen
- Einstellungen ändern
Konto erstellen
Sie sind ein Reisebüro?
Zur Agent AreaPasswort ändern
Konto erstellen
Um ein Konto zu erstellen, füllen Sie bitte das folgende Formular aus
Inkl. Vorübernachtung in Buenos Aires + Flüge Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires + Ausflug + Transfers
For your serenity, PONANT has organised the following included programme for you, which starts the day prior to embarkation.
The day before embarkation – Buenos Aires
Meet and greet at the hotel by our local representative. Check-in from late morning.
Lunch on your own and time at leisure in the afternoon.
Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
Embarkation Day – Buenos Aires/Ushuaia
An early morning breakfast will be served before leaving to the airport for your flight Buenos Aires – Ushuaia.
Transfer to the airport.
Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia selected by PONANT in economy class. Approximate flight duration: 3 hours, 30 min.
Meet and greet at the airport (English-speaking assistance).
Depending on your choice made when booking your cruise (options not combinable):
You will be transferred to a restaurant for lunch.
OR
When booking the cruise, guests willing to visit the Tierra del Fuego National Park will be able to sign up for an optional group excursion, with extra cost. If you decide to do so, please note that immediately upon arrival at Ushuaia airport, you will leave towards the Park where you will have lunch before starting the tour.
Created in 1960, the park which covers 63 000 hectares (155 670 acres) is located in the south west of the Tierra del Fuego Province on the Beagle Canal. One of his entries stands slightly over 6 miles from Ushuaia.
Mountainous landscapes, lagoons, bogs, and rivers draw a picturesque scenery reinforced by the southern position of the park itself. The Darwin Mountains, which represent the southern part of the Andes Mountains are mainly responsible for such landscape. The Park is only partly accessible to the public and this tour will provide you with the opportunity to discover the local flora and sub-Antarctic landscapes. If you get lucky, you may encounter beavers, dams, birds, wild orchids, etc… This is a true paradise for Nature Lovers!
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant within the Park.
(Please note that the Tierra del Fuego excursion is subject to a minimum of participants: if this number is not reached, our operator will not be able to guarantee the departure – In this case, you will be given the option to join the “Lunch in Ushuaia” programme.)
At the end of your visit, you will return to Ushuaia and the port, for embarkation on your vessel.
– Cruise on board your ship
Disembarkation Day – Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Disembarkation.
Meet and greet at the port (English-speaking assistance).
Transfer to the airport in time for check-in of the flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT in economy class.
Approximate flight duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes.
Your programme includes:
- 1-night accommodation in a 4* hotel the night before embarkation.
- Early check-in available from late morning.
- Hospitality desk at the hotel in Buenos Aires.
- Return flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT, in economy class.
- Services of local guides, in Ushuaia.
- Meals as mentioned in the programme and beverage package.
- Transfers as mentioned in the programme.
For your optional Tierra del Fuego National Park excursion, your programme includes:
Please note if you choose this excursion, it is not combinable with “Lunch in Ushuaia” programme and therefore replaces it.
- The excursion by local bus and the entrance fees to the National Park
- The lunch including beverage package.
- Transfers and visit as mentioned in the programme
- The services of a local English speaking guide
Your programme does not include:
- Transfer between airport and hotel in Buenos Aires, the day before embarkation.
- Tips for the local guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Other meals and services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
- The local currency is the Argentinian Peso. You will be able to make most of your purchases in USD (in small denominations) or by credit card, accepted in most hotels, shopping centres and boutiques. You will also be able to retrieve Pesos from the ATM’s.
- Summer season in Buenos Aires: temperatures may be very hot, but often between 68 °F (20 °C) and 95 °F (35 °C).
- Summer season in Ushuaia: temperatures vary between 41 °F (5 °C) and 65 °F (15 °C)
- We recommend you wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Programme is subject to change.
To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Serviceleistungen
- Individuell regulierbare Klimaanlage
- Kabinendesign: Doppelbett oder zwei getrennt stehende Betten
- Minibar
- Flachbildfernseher, Satelliten-TV und Filmauswahl
- Bose Bluetooth-Lautsprecher
- Schreibtisch
- Safe
- Bad mit hochwertigen Pflegeprodukten (frz. Marke) / separates WC
- Fön
- Telefon
- 110/220 Volt Steckdosen
- 24-Stunden-Roomservice
- Unbegrenzter Internetanschluss, Wireless LAN
Wählen Sie eine Kabinenkategorie aus
Packliste
Expedition programmes include activities such as Zodiac® outings and landings (sometimes with "wet landing"), moderate walks to more active hikes, all accompanied by your expedition team of naturalist guides.
Ports of call, visited sites, outings and landings will depend on weather conditions, position of ice, winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at any time. The Captain and the Expedition Leader may at any time cancel or stop any activity, or even modify the itinerary. The final itinerary will be confirmed by the Captain, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above all, the safety of the passengers. His decision will be based on advice from experts and authorities.
Travelling to polar/isolated regions is an exhilarating experience in remote areas: please remember that you are far from modern hospitals with full medical facilities, thus evacuation is extremely expensive. Without adequate medical coverage, all expenses will have to be immediately paid with your personal funds. We urge you to subscribe to full coverage insurance, choose your insurance company very carefully, be extremely vigilant and ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive, especially if you are insured by your credit card. PONANT offers an insurance contract with extensive guarantees, please contact us for more information.
Clothing tips:
- A PONANT polar water-resistant parka is offered on board for all departures with an expedition programme (no children sizes, in case of consecutive cruises, only one complimentary parka).
- Half calf rubber boots with non-slip soles, which will allow you to go ashore in 20 cm of cold water, keeping your feet dry for walks and visits on steep paths. Boot rental will be offered onboard (for adults only) on Expedition cruises.
- Comfortable trousers: classic Winter trousers, warm cotton tracksuit, wool leggings
- Waterproof and windproof over-trousers – MANDATORY
- Winter trousers with waterproof over trousers are the ideal combination: water-resistance and comfort of trousers are essential
- Pullover, sweat-shirt or fleece jacket
- Woollen or thermolactyl Thermal underwear
- A warm hat, woollen ear muffs or fleece ear muffs, fleece or woollen neck warmer (avoid scarves that do not stay in place)- MANDATORY
- Wool or silk glove liners, water-resistant and supple gloves
- Thick warm socks (ideally woollen)
Accessories:
- Small waterproof backpack (to protect your camera from water).
- Binoculars (strongly recommended for wildlife viewing).
- Highly protective sunglasses.
- Walking poles (highly recommended).
Do not hesitate to visit the online PONANT store which offers a selection of equipment and accessories adapted to our destinations, at the following address: https://boutique.ponant.com
Benefits of the PONANT store:
- Advice on equipment from our experts to help you prepare for your polar expedition
- A wide range of technical equipment for polar expeditions, approved by our experts
- Two delivery options: delivery to your home or directly to your cabin on board the ship
- Duty Free shopping for cabin delivered items
Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
For women:
- Simple dress
- Skirt or trousers
- Blouse
- Polo
For men:
- Pleated trousers or chinos
- Sports jacket
- Shirt
- Polo
Officer’s evening:
Depending on the itinerary and the program of your cruise, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
For women:
- Cocktail attire
- Evening dress (if you wish to)
For men:
- Dark suit
- Tie recommended, possibly bow tie (if you wish to)
SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
Empfehlungen
INSULATED BASE LAYER:
- Wool or thermolactyl technical underwear
- Polar or technical jacket
- Polar sweater or sweatshirt
- Silk or wool glove liners
- Wool leggings
- Warm hiking socks
WATERPROOF OUTER LAYER:
- Waterproof over-trousers - Mandatory
- Waterproof parka - Offered on board (not available in children’s sizes)
- A warm woollen hat covering your ears
- Polar or woollen neck warmer
- Waterproof technical gloves
HEALTH CARE:
- Sunscreen
- Lip protection balm
- Medications and prescriptions
OUTFITS ON BOARD:
- Casual outfits for the day
- Smarter outfits for dinners
- Elegant outfits for Gala evenings
- White or black and white outfit
ACCESSORIES:
- Highly protective sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Walking poles
- Small waterproof backpack
- Swimsuit (for the spa on board)
- Gym wear (fitness)
- Battery charger and memory cards for your camera
- Mobile phone charger
PONANT Aktivitäten
Kayak Discovery
Get as up close to the natural environment as possible with an excursion aboard a two-person sea kayak, during one 2-hour session.
Guided by a state-registered polar navigation specialist, you'll discover and explore breathtakingly scenic polar landscapes and scenery.
All the necessary equipment will be provided for you on board.
Please note:
- One 2-hour session. Price per participant: 350 €
- Number of participants restricted to 20 per trip.
- This activity must be pre-booked in advance at least 7 days before the start of your cruise. Bookings made after this deadline will only be confirmed once onboard and are dependent on availability.
- Your vouchers will be dropped off directly in your room, during your cruise.
- Due to restrictions on the number of places available and a high level of interest from our passengers, there may be limited access to certain activities. The cost of any kayak trip cancelled by a passenger prior to departure will still remain payable in full.
- PONANT provides each participant with a sea kayak (Prijon Excursion EVO - two-person kayak for two participants), a dry suit (Sandyline - specially designed for PONANT), a life jacket, hand protection, kayak sea socks, spray skirt, carbon paddle (TNP Wolferine) and a waterproof bag.
- Depending on opportunities/availabilities during your cruise, additional Kayak tours can be booked only onboard.
- Kayak excursions are subject to weather and ice conditions on the day.
- You will be accompanied by state-certified kayakers each time you go out in a kayak.
- We require you to be in a good state of general physical health and to have a good sense of balance.
Highlights
- Ausfahrten und Anlandungen mit dem Zodiac®mit einem Team erfahrener Naturführer.
- Konferenzen und Informationsveranstaltungen an Bord mit Naturführern, über Fauna, Geschichte, Geopolitik, bedeutende Forscher und Entdecker, Klima und Umweltschutz …
- Wanderungen möglich.
- Besuch von Forschungsstationen und ehemaligen Walfangzentren.
- Landschaften: Zahlreiche treibende Eisberge, Packeis, imposante Gletscher und hohe verschneite Gebirge.
- Fauna: Buckelwale, Eselspinguine, Adeliepinguine, Zügelpinguine, Seeleoparden, Krabbenfresser-Robben, Weddellrobben und Meeresvögel.
- Entdeckungsreise im Einklang mit der Umwelt.
- Ganz bequem für Sie, ein Kreuzfahrt-Package mit einer Nacht in Buenos Aires am Vortag der Einschiffung und den Flügen nach/von Ushuaia (Details im Reiter „In der Kreuzfahrt inbegriffen“).
Häfen & Landausflüge
18. November 2021 Ushuaia
Einschiffung 18.11.2021 von 16h00 bis 17h00
Abfahrt 18.11.2021 um 18h00
Die Hauptstadt der argentinischen Provinz Feuerland Ushuaia gilt als das Tor zur „weißen Kontinent“ und zum Südpol. Von den Argentiniern “El fin del mundo” genannt, liegt Ushuaia tatsächlich fast am Ende der Welt, eingebettet in den Schutz der Berge und umgeben von fruchtbaren Ebenen, bewohnt von zahlreichen Tierarten. In dieser außergewöhnlichen Lage, wo die Hänge der Anden direkt ins Meer hinabfallen, ist Ushuaia einer der faszinierendsten Orte der Welt, mit einem Namen, der den Beginn unvergleichlicher Reisen in kaum zugängliche Regionen verspricht.
19. November 2021 20. November 2021 Fahrt durch die Drake Passage
Ankunft 19.11.2021
Abfahrt 20.11.2021
Nutzen Sie die Tage in der Drakestraße dazu, sich mit dem Schiff vertraut zu machen und Ihre Kenntnisse über die Antarktis zu vertiefen. Der Expeditionsleiter stellt Ihnen den Verhaltenskodex der IAATO vor, in dem Richtlinien für Landgänge festgelegt wurden, und erklärt Ihnen, wie die Ausfahrten mit dem Zodiac® vor sich gehen. Konferenzen über die Geschichte und die Fauna der Antarktis vermitteln Ihnen mehr über diese zauberhafte Region, in der jede Kreuzfahrt ein einmaliges Erlebnis ist. Von der Brücke aus erleben Sie außergewöhnliche Augenblicke der Navigation, bevor Sie auf den Außendecks mit den Naturführern Albatrosse, Kapsturmvögel und andere Seevögel am Himmel der Drakestraße entdecken.
21. November 2021 26. November 2021 Antarktische Halbinsel
Ankunft 21.11.2021
Abfahrt 26.11.2021
Lassen Sie sich von diesem einzigartigen Ort verblüffen. Die mythische Antarktische Halbinsel übt noch heute eine echte Faszination aus und verspricht ihren Besuchern unvergessliche Augenblicke. Während Ihres ganzen Abenteuers in dieser Kulisse aus Eis fahren Sie durch spektakuläre und subtile Nuancen von blau und weiß, umgeben von einer außergewöhnlichen Fauna. Pinguine, Buckelwale, Seehunde und Riesensturmvögel sind hier ebenso zu Hause wie See-Elefanten, Pelzrobben, Südliche Zwergwale und Schwertwale. Vielleicht haben Sie während der Ausfahrten das Glück, diese Tiere zu beobachten und mit ihnen die extreme Schönheit dieser Orte zu teilen.
Jeden Tag bieten Ihnen der Kapitän und der Expeditionsleiter von den Eisbedingungen abhängige Anlandungen oder Ausfahrten mir dem Zodiac®, auf denen Sie den unendlichen Reichtum der Antarktischen Halbinsel entdecken. Gletscher, Packeis, Tafeleisberge, steil ins Wasser abfallende Berggipfel, vulkanische Strände, Forschungsstationen, zauberhafte Buchten oder auch Überreste der Walfangindustrie: Dies sind die vielen Gesichter dieser Region in gedämpfter Stille und einer irreal wirkenden Atmosphäre. So folgen Sie den Spuren von Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache oder Sir Ernest Shackleton, bedeutende Erforscher der Antarktis, die sich Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts aufmachten, diese entlegenen und unbewohnten Regionen zu erobern.
27. November 2021 28. November 2021 Fahrt durch die Drake Passage
Ankunft 27.11.2021
Abfahrt 28.11.2021
Sofern es einen Ort, ein Meer, eine Passage gibt, vor dem sich Besucher, Forscher und gestandene Seeleute gleichermaßen fürchten, dann ist das wohl die Drakestraße. Auf der Breite der berühmt berüchtigten „Screaming Fifties“ zwischen Kap Hoorn und den Südlichen Shetlandinseln bildet sie den kürzesten Weg zwischen der Antarktis und Südamerika. Der Weiße Kontinent will errungen werden, werden Ihnen erfahrene Antarktisreisende sagen … Kalte Ströme fließen vom Südpol in nördlicher Richtung und treffen hier auf wärmere äquatoriale Wassermassen, wodurch ideale Lebensbedingungen für eine vielfältige Meeresfauna entstehen. Und wenn Sie die Augen heben, sehen Sie am Himmel elegante Albatrosse und Kapsturmvögel, die sich in den tragenden Winden um das Schiff herum vergnügen.
29. November 2021 Ushuaia
Ankunft 29.11.2021 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 29.11.2021 um 07h00
Die Hauptstadt der argentinischen Provinz Feuerland Ushuaia gilt als das Tor zur „weißen Kontinent“ und zum Südpol. Von den Argentiniern “El fin del mundo” genannt, liegt Ushuaia tatsächlich fast am Ende der Welt, eingebettet in den Schutz der Berge und umgeben von fruchtbaren Ebenen, bewohnt von zahlreichen Tierarten. In dieser außergewöhnlichen Lage, wo die Hänge der Anden direkt ins Meer hinabfallen, ist Ushuaia einer der faszinierendsten Orte der Welt, mit einem Namen, der den Beginn unvergleichlicher Reisen in kaum zugängliche Regionen verspricht.
L'Austral
Innovatives Design, schlanke Silhouette, erlesene Innenausstattung, warme und intime Atmosphäre: Französische Designer und Dekorateure haben diesem Schiff mit klarer Handschrift einen einzigartigen Stil verliehen. Verbindungen von edlen Materialien, harmonischen Farben, die durch helle Akzente unterstrichen werden, gediegene Linien, subtile und diskrete Raffinesse: Hier wurde an alles gedacht, um eine einzigartige Bordatmosphäre mit dem Charakter, dem Chic und der Ungezwungenheit einer echten Privatjacht zu kreieren.
Bis 264 Gäste
132 Kabinen & Suiten
140 Crew-Mitglieder
Spa
2 Restaurants
Decks
Polar-Expedition
Verwirklichen Sie Ihren Traum von einem Abenteuer in den Polarregionen! Entdecken Sie auf der Brücke Ihres Schiffs, während einer Zodiac®-Ausfahrt oder an Land die eisige Weite und die Tierwelt der Antarktis (Buckelwale, Robben, Pinguine), die Fjorde, Gletscher und Eisberge des Nordpols mit seinen einzigartigen Farben, Eisbären und die artenreiche Tierwelt, und verbringen Sie einzigartige Augenblicke der Begegnung mit den Einheimischen. Bei verschiedenen Vorträgen teilen unsere Experten und Naturführer ihr Wissen über die Tier- und Pflanzenwelt, die Geschichte der großen Entdeckungen, die Geologie, die Klimakunde … Dank langjähriger Erfahrung und unseres Verantwortungsbewusstseins dieser sensiblen Regionen sind wir seit mehr als 20 Jahren Marktführer und Experten für diese Reiseziele.
Einzelkabinenzuschlag geschenkt
EINZELKABINENZUSCHLAG GESCHENKT*
*Einzelkabinenzuschlag entfällt. Begrenztes Kontingent, abhängig von Verfügbarkeit.
Unsere Zusatzleistungen
PATAGONIA, LAND OF CONTRASTS (4 NIGHTS)
(4 nuits)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
With this rich and varied programme, you can discover the highlights of Argentina's seductive and exciting capital, before leaving to admire the wild nature of Patagonia in the Torres del Paine nature reserve, and finally explore the spectacular Perito Moreno glacier.
Day 1 - Buenos Aires
Check-in at the Hotel Alvear Art (or similar).
Lunch will be served at the hotel. Early afternoon free.
At the end of the afternoon, start your panoramic city tour of Buenos Aires. The metropolis is famous for being the "Paris of South America" and the visitor will quickly figure it out by looking at its architecture. Down town and in the central neighbourhood, you will find testimonies of its glorious past.
You will visit the heart of the city, May Square (Plaza de Mayo), with the Government House (Casa Rosada) the cathedral, and the City Hall and the Rose Garden of Palermo.
You will visit the northern part of Buenos Aires. The Recoleta neighbourhood with its French style wide avenues, parks and residential houses contrasts with the "Barrio de La Boca". Here, you will visit the unique monumental cemetery, where Evita Perón and other historical people are buried.
At the end of the day, you will attend a typical dinner in a local steakhouse restaurant.
After tasting the famous grilled meat, part of the Argentine national identity, you will return to your hotel.
Day 2 - Buenos Aires/El Calafate/Puerto Natales
Breakfast.
You will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport for the flight Buenos Aires/El Calafate selected by PONANT.
After being welcomed by your local English-speaking representative.
Your will be transferred in a local restaurant for lunch, with a demonstration of the "Gaucho" life.
You will drive towards the Chilean border at Cerro Castillo (about a 3-hour drive).
After the border formalities, you will change to another bus and meet your Chilean local driver.
Finally, you will be driven to Puerto Natales (1.5-hour drive), and you will arrived at the Costaustralis hotel (or similar).
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3 - El Calafate/Torres del Paine National Park/El Calafate
Check-out your room,
Early breakfast.
Today visit the Torres del Paine National Park, which provides wonderful views onto the Torres Massif and its jagged peaks, as well as of Grey Lake and Grey Glacier. Several short hikes enable visitors to reach the most beautiful viewing points in the park and to become acquainted with the wealth of flora and fauna found in the area.
This 227,298-hectare sanctuary was founded under the name of Lago Grey National Tourism Park on May 13, 1959, when the main activity of the area was still Livestock and tourism were relegated to a few adventurers. Just on April 30, 1970, the park adds 11,000 new hectares to its protected terrain and is baptized as it is known today: Torres del Paine National Park. The park encompasses ancient forests, glaciers, lakes, rivers and fjords, and fauna including guanacos, foxes, pumas and a diverse array of birds.
Lunch box with beverages
After your dinner, you will be transferred to El Calafate (about 2-hour drive) at the Hotel Posada Los Alamos (or similar).
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 - Torres del Paine National Park/El Calafate
Breakfast.
In the afternoon, you will go to the spectacular Perito Moreno glacier. This extraordinary tour will bring you to the biggest and most important highlight of the Argentine Patagonia region.
The glacier is about 50 miles (80 km) from El Calafate. During this tour, you will notice the dramatic change in landscape. While in El Calafate everything is dry, harsh and flat, at the park entrance you will see trees, mountains and green vegetation. Soon you will see the breath-taking Perito Moreno glacier, the centrepiece of the national park. Due to unusually favourable local conditions, it is one of the few advancing glaciers on the planet. The Moreno glacier merits a visit and you will be highly impressed standing only a few meters away from its 200 to 260-yard high (60 to 80 m) walls. The deep blue colours of the ice and the shape of the glacier with all its small columns are unbelievable. You will have enough time to explore this site by yourself, before returning to El Calafate.
You will be transferred to Posada Los Alamos Hotel (or similar) for the night.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 - El Calafate/Ushuaia
Breakfast.
Transfer to El Calafate airport in time for flight El Calafate/Ushuaia selected by PONANT.
After being welcomed by our local English-speaking representative, you will be transferred to a local restaurant for lunch.
Enjoy some time at leisure in the city centre of Ushuaia, before your transfer to the pier in time for embarkation.
Your hotels:
Hotel Alvear Art/Buenos Aires
Alvear Art Hotel is located in the heart of the city's commercial and cultural district, next to the historic Plaza San Martin. It is a few steps from theatres and art galleries.
This hotel with its urban design has elegant and contemporary rooms with luxurious marble bathrooms. The hotel also has a restaurant and a bar with a warm atmosphere and international cuisine.
Hotel Costaustralis/Puerto Natales
Hotel Costaustralis offers a panoramic view of the Patagonian Andes. With its elegant Castle style architecture and ideally located in Puerto Natales.
The rooms are elegant and comfortable and include a separate desk, bath and television. They all have a magnificent view of the mountains. Its services include a restaurant, a bar and a wine cellar ensure that its customers enjoy an authentic and luxurious stay.
Hotel Posada Los Alamos 4*/El Calafate
The Hotel Posada Los Alamos is situated in the heart of El Calafate, close to Argentino Lake. It has spa facilities, an indoor pool and free Wi-Fi in all areas. The guest rooms feature heating, as well as a minibar and cable TV. Rooms have views over the organic garden and the mountains beyond.
Your programme includes:
- 1-night accommodation in Buenos Aires, at the Hotel Alvear Art (or similar), with early check-in on day 1 (after 11am).
- Hospitality desk on the morning of Day 1, with English-speaking hostess.
- 1-night accommodation in Puerto Natales, at the Hotel Costautralis (or similar).
- 2-night accommodation in El Calafate, at the Hotel Posada Los Alamos (or similar).
- Domestic Flights Buenos Aires/El Calafate/Ushuaia in economy class
- Domestic flight details will be communicated when confirmed by the Airline.
- Meals and beverage package (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 beer or 1 glass of wine + 1 tea or 1 coffee) as mentioned in the program.
- Transfers and visits mentioned in the program.
- Entrance fees for national parks and reserves.
- Services of local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
- Lunch on Day 1.
- Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.
- Tips for the guide and the driver.
- Transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Please note:
- By choosing this exclusive pre-cruise stay, the boarding day schedule as described in the tab "Included in your cruise" is not compatible or cumulative with this programme Patagonia, land of contrasts (4 nights).
- For more information and to purchase this trip please contact our travel advisors.
- The local currency in Argentina is the Argentine peso. You can make most of your purchases in U. S. dollars (small denominations) or by credit card, which are accepted in most hotels, malls and shops. You can also withdraw pesos from ATMs.
- The local currency in Chile is the Chilean Peso. Foreign currencies are generally not accepted. You will be able to make most of your purchases by credit card, accepted in most hotels, shopping centers and boutiques. You will also be able to retrieve Chilean Pesos from the ATM's.
- At the Argentine/Chile borders on Day 2 and 3, after border formalities, you will change bus.
- Lunch on Day 1 is at leisure and not included in the program. If you wish to have the meal at the hotel, the corresponding price will be added to your hotel room account, to be paid upon checkout.
- During your journey to Torres Del Paine National Park, we suggest you leave your main luggage at the hotel at El Calafate. It will be stored in a safe room and you will take it back at your return.
- Travelers are advised to check all the information with the authorities concerned prior to the departure date. We advise travelers to consult the country factsheets relating to the chosen destinations.
- The luggage allowance is maximum 23 kg.
- This programme includes a visit to the Chilean side. No visa is required for border-crossing by land.
In Chile, the import of food is strictly regulated. For further information, please check with your local guide.
- A private transfer from the airport to the hotel can be organized at a supplement. It is imperative that your flight departure details are communicated at least 15 days prior to the beginning of your cruise, in order to secure the proper meet and greet service at the airport.
- An additional night is possible, upon request and depending on hotel availability.
Please, contact your travel agent for further detail.
Contact of your hotels:
Hotel Alvear Art/Buenos Aires
Suipacha 1036
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
Tel: (+ 54) 11 4808-2100
Hotel Costaustralis/Puerto Natales
Pedro Montt 262 Puerto Natales,
Chile 6160000
Tel: (+56) 61-2412000
Hotel Posada Los Alamos 4*/El Calafate
Ing. Hector Mario Guatti 1135
El Calafate - Santa Cruz - Patagonia
Tel: (+54) (0) 29 0249 1144
Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 2.590 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Passagier.