Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Arrive and check in to your hotel. Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital, is an eclectic combination of Latin and European influences. The tree-lined streets and postcolonial architecture draw on the city’s Spanish, French and Italian heritage, while the many cafés and bodegas and vibrant nightlife are decidedly Argentine. Its barrios, or neighbourhoods, exude an intimate atmosphere that belies the city’s size. Full of bohemian flair, historic San Telmo’s cobblestone streets and Belle Époque–style buildings reverberate with the mesmerizing melodies of the tango.

Day 2: Ushuaia, Argentina

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and board your charter flight to your embarkation city. Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world. Its splendid setting, tucked between the Beagle Channel and the southernmost slopes of the Andes, lends it an outpost atmosphere, as do the Antarctic explorers readying for the expeditions that depart from here. Ushuaia is the capital of and gateway to the celebrated Tierra del Fuego, the “Land of Fire,” named by Spaniards upon seeing the constant flames burned by the indigenous Yámana to keep warm. This largely unspoiled region comprises the large island of Tierra del Fuego and countless Chilean and Argentine islands.

Day 3: Sail the Drake Passage

Named for 16th-century English privateer Sir Francis Drake, the frigid waters of the Drake Passage stretch for some 600 miles between Cape Horn and Livingston Island in the South Shetland archipelago. As you sail today, attend an informative lecture or watch a film on our 8k laser-projected panoramic screen in The Aula, one of the world's most advanced venues for learning at sea. This indoor-outdoor experience allows nature to take centre stage with its retractable floor-to-ceiling windows that unveil 270° views.

Day 4 - 5: Explore Antarctica

At once ethereal and majestic, Antarctica has inspired explorers and adventurers for centuries. In this icy wilderness, marvel at icebergs glimmering in serene bays and mountains cloaked in white rising from the mainland basalt cliffs. These stunning landscapes evoke both utter tranquillity as fur seals lounge on a floating sheet of ice, and breathtaking drama as glaciers thunderously calve into the sea. In these cold and nutrient-rich waters, humpback, fin and giant blue whales have been known to greet expedition ships that venture into their habitat.

Day 6-7: Crossing the Antarctic Circle

A memorable experience, crossing the Antarctic Circle is an honoured milestone for polar explorers. At 66°33’ south of the equator and one of the five major latitude circles on earth, tradition dictates that explorers raise a glass as they venture to a world visited by only a rare few. South of the Antarctic Circle, the snow- and ice-covered landscapes seem more remote and more pristine as towering bergs and endless glaciers showcase the rawness of Antarctica, while surreal light conditions set the scene for this frozen frontier. An unforgettable experience for any traveller.

Day 8-9: Explore Antarctica

Exploring Antarctica by kayak, Zodiac and Special Operations Boat allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in one of the most remote and pristine environments on earth. Each day unveils new chances for up-close encounters with nature, as explorers kayak silently past towering icebergs and Zodiacs navigate icy waters to land on rugged shores. Special Operations Boats bring opportunities to experience the raw beauty of the southernmost continent while submarines descend beneath the surface to view marine life and ethereal ice formations amid an eerie silence.

Day 10-12: Explore Antarctica

Antarctic waters are alive with geological forces and marine life that continuously shape the continent. Each day brings opportunities to gather data and contribute to scientific studies. Onboard, water samples are collected to filter for microplastics and fish populations are monitored with the Baited Remote Underwater Video System. The Science Lab, designed in conjunction with the University of Cambridge and NIVA, allows guests to participate in studies with Viking’s global partner organizations and make each journey a meaningful step toward a better understanding of our planet.

Day 13: Sail the Drake Passage

The Drake Passage has a notorious reputation for being the roughest seas on Earth. Traversing it required braving massive waves, hurricane-force winds and icy conditions that tested the mettle of both sailor and ship.

Day 14: Scenic Sailing; Cape Horn

Rising above the point where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans converge, Cape Horn, named for the Dutch city of Hoorn in The Netherlands, is part of the Hermite Islands archipelago. This remote, stark and treeless place is often considered the continent’s southernmost point. Soaring from Hornos Island is an enormous prehistoric-looking massif of Jurassic volcanic rock. Atop, stands its historic lighthouse near the water’s edge. A beacon of assurance and safety for countless sailors since 1991, it is the world’s southernmost traditional-style lighthouse.

Day 15: Ushuaia, Argentina

Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your charter flight. Bid farewell to your fellow travellers and journey home from Buenos Aires.

Departures: Multiple departures in 2027

Advertised price is based on 4 December 2027 departure. Prices are subject to change based on availability and include maximum saving amount. Prices correct as at 17 December 2025.

*Prices are per person, in Australian Dollars, based on double occupancy, subject to availability, includes all advertised discounts, and correct as at 17 December 2025. Advertised price is based on a Nordic Balcony (cat. N2) departing 4 December 2027, other departures available and a seasonal surcharge may apply. Prices are subject to availability and change without notice. 

^Fly free, upgrade or save: Discover the World Your Way offer is valid to new bookings from 2 December 2025 until 31 March 2026. Guests have the option of choosing one of three offers up to the value of $2500 per couple on Viking Expedition voyages. Companion fly free offer includes flights based on economy class up to the value of $2500 for that guest. If flights exceed $2500, the guest will cover the difference. If flights are less, the unused portion of the air funds will be waived and cannot be transferred towards any other portion of the booking. Business Class upgrade offer includes a a combined total airfare credit of $2500, for guests to use towards their business class airfare. Any difference in the upgrade cost to be covered by the guest and to be paid at time of flight booking. Any unused portion of the Business Class air credit will be waived and cannot be transferred towards any other portion of the booking. For both flight offers, flights are Viking's choice of airline. Saving offer gives eligible clients a discount of $2500 per booking off the cruise fare at the time of booking in lieu of the Companion Free Economy Class Flights. Solo clients will receive a discount of $2500 per booking. Both guests on booking must select the same offer.
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