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Argentina/Antarctica

Beyond The Edge: Exploring Antarctica, the Southernmost Frontier

Program No. 25617RJ
Cross the Antarctic Circle on an epic voyage and enter a world rarely seen — or experienced. Explore by Zodiac and look for penguin colonies, icebergs, whales and seals.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
17 days
Program Begins
Buenos Aires
Program Concludes
At Sea
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
39 ( 14B, 12L, 13D )
Activity Level
Ready to level up your polar adventure? This expedition goes further — literally and figuratively — as you cross the Antarctic Circle and experience the White Continent in all its icy glory. After setting out from Ushuaia and crossing the Drake Passage, you’ll spend eight unforgettable days exploring the western Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Onboard, expert-led lectures by Road Scholar instructors and open-bridge viewing make this journey even richer. Learn how to read a nautical chart with and mark the deployment of this expedition and its findings. It’s a full-body, full-senses, full-circle experience — and one few ever get to make.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle, a landmark few experience, and explore even farther into this remote, icebound wilderness.
  • Look for whales, penguins and birds along the way and during landings.
  • Enjoy Zodiac exploring and, if all goes as planned, a polar plunge!
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles over varied terrain, including hills, mud, gravel and ice. Most embarkations and disembarkations will be via Zodiacs requiring the ascent and descent of steep stairs between the Zodiacs and the ship. Zodiac landings will generally entail disembarking onto wet surfaces, which may be slippery (due to the lack of pier or any structure). Wind and choppy water may result in more turbulent Zodiac transfers.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Books and Resources
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Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.