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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires

Dates:
2/27/2026
to  3/18/2026

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20
days
18
nights on board
Starting from*
$17,580
per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Night in Buenos Aires + Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + Transfer


Discover the Southern Ocean as you have never seen it before! Embark on a 19-day polar expedition cruise in the highest latitudes, from the Valdes Peninsula to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the immaculate lands of Antarctica.

You approach the frozen shores of the - almost - inaccessible White Continent, Antarctica. White shades take on a thousand nuances as it covers the icebergs, glaciers, mountains and frozen sea all around you. You will be one of the rare few travellers to have laid eyes on this legendary land, the theatre of the greatest expeditions and the witness of the most extraordinary adventures. Above all, you are in the realm of the penguins – Adelie, Gentoo, chinstrap – seals, whales and seabirds that accompany you on this unforgettable trip.

Your ship will soon take to the seas once again, to reach the mountainous island of South Georgia. It is there, in the midst of gigantic glaciers, that Sir Ernest Shackleton miraculously ran aground during the famous Endurance Odyssey in 1916. Today, king penguins, elephant and fur seals that have taken over the black-sand beaches dominated by the tall peaks that reveal the Scotia Arc.

You will continue your austral exploration further north, with the discovery of the Falkland Islands. As you sail in this archipelago of 200 islands, you will be escorted by sei whales. Composing the wild beauty of the shorelines are beaches of white sand, jagged cliffs, windswept moors and tall grass swaying with the wind.

Your expedition to the heart of the South Atlantic continues as you encounter the desert landscapes of Patagonia's Chubut province. Welcome to the Valdes Peninsula! This wildlife sanctuary, where the beauty of the underwater world is unmatched, also reveals numerous treasures on land. The scenery is composed of arid steppes, a rich and varied flora, and distinctive haciendas. In these unspoiled lands home to more than 180 bird species, orcas hunt young maned seals on the beaches under the watchful eye of the Magellanic penguins, as guanacos gallop across the arid plains and dusky dolphins swim around peacefully. Here, the majestic beauty of nature offers a gateway to a whole new world.

We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO. 


Ref : UB114 - AU280226


Your itinerary

Your itinerary - Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

A polar expedition cruise in the Southern Ocean, between the Valdes Peninsula, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, to discover a dazzling natural environment. Outings and shore...


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1 888 400 1082
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Choose your stateroom

Choose your stateroom

Superior Stateroom Deck 3
 

(226 ft²)

From $17,580 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
 

(193 ft²)

From $18,790 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
 

(193 ft²)

From $19,640 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
 

(193 ft²)

From $19,990 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
 

(193 ft²)

From $20,510 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(290 ft²)

From $29,090 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 5
 

(398 ft²)

From $30,300 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 6
 

(398 ft²)

From $31,850 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Owner's Suite Deck 6
 

(484 ft²)

From $55,910 per person



Complete your trip

Complete your trip

Included in your cruise
For more peace of mind, PONANT organizes your trip before or after the cruise. This package is included in the price of your cruise.


Included in your cruise

Additional services
For more peace of mind, PONANT selects stays and flights then takes care of your transfers for your trip as well as shore visits before and after the cruise.


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