Little islands with big tales to tell. The South Georgia Islands are teeming with wildlife and exploration history, while the intriguing Falkland Islands are unique, as is the great white wonder of Antarctica.

Antarctica is awash with incredible scenery and unique wildlife, its west coast is a land of white icescapes, towering peaks and a maze of protected channels, home to an abundance of wildlife with vast colonies of penguins, seals and pods of whales. Every day will be a feast for the senses, a veritable parade of wildlife as you savour a rare chance to witness a part of the world few have stepped foot upon. Remote, pristine and undeniably beautiful, Antarctica is unlike any other place on Earth.

Your Fly, Stay & Cruise Package Includes:

• Return business class flights from Sydney to Buenos Aires
• 3 nights accommodation in Buenos Aires including daily breakfast
• Classic Buenos Aires City Tour with lunch
• 19 night Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands cruise onboard Scenic Eclipse, Buenos Aires return
• Includes all meals and beverages, select excursions, butler service + more
• Private transfers throughout

Extend your flights and stay longer - talk to our travel experts about more options

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Latin passion and European romance define the beautiful city of Buenos Aires, a dynamic mecca known for its wide-ranging architectural styles, contemporary and historic arts, and culinary pleasure. Arrive at your hotel for your one night stay.

Day 2 - Buenos Aires > Ushuaia

Your journey into wonder begins as you fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, known as the southernmost city in the world, where the crew will warmly greet you as you board Scenic Eclipse.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - At sea

Make yourself at home on board Scenic Eclipse, where luxury is almost limitless.  As you sail south, wildlife spotting opportunities abound; your Discovery Team will be out on deck looking for albatross, prions, and petrels that follow the ship. They will present lectures on the history and geology of the Falkland Islands and the Southern Ocean.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Falkland Islands

Remote and sparsely populated, the Falkland Islands are a wildlife lovers paradise. You will visit a number of the outer islands, where large colonies of penguins and albatross thrive.  Fur seals and elephant seals roam sandy beaches; while the surrounding waters are home to whales and dolphins. Visit the very British capital, Stanley and its small but thriving community.

Today choose one of our Scenic Freechoice activities or join a more active Scenic Discovery excursion.

Freechoice: Take a walking tour of the small capital or on a Battlefields Tour visit the key sites of the conflict.

Discovery: Partake in a Scenic Discovery excursion at Gypsy Cove, walk the wildlife trail and see the Magellanic penguin colony.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - Falkland Islands

Continue to explore the Falkland Islands.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - At sea

Sailing towards South Georgia gives you time to slow to the rhythm of the sea. There will be plenty of time to simply relax and be entranced by the many seabirds you’ll encounter on your way. You may decide to join the avid whale watchers hoping to get a glimpse of one of these leviathans, or simply contemplate the vastness of the sea.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - South Georgia

South Georgia is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The island is a tiny speck in the vastness of the South Atlantic Ocean, one of the most remote parts of our planet. A 3,000-metre mountain range forms the spine of the long, narrow island. Between the mountains, shattered glaciers carve their way through tussock grass to the deeply indented coastline. Despite being such a small outpost in the vastness of the south

Atlantic, the sea around South Georgia is one of the most lively areas on earth. The abundant marine life supports millions of seals, whales, penguins and seabirds. Shackleton and five of his crew sailed from Elephant Island in the James Caird for 16 days and 1,300 kilometres and finally found safety in the tiny entrance of Cave Cove. This epic story of survival began with the sinking of his ship, the Endurance, in the Weddell Sea, six months earlier. As you explore South Georgia, you will have the opportunity to reflect on Shackleton’s epic journey.

Discovery: Equipped with a fleet of custom built Zodiacs and kayaks, your discovery excursions will take you to the places of your wildest dreams.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 - South Georgia

Explore South Georgia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 - South Georgia

Explore South Georgia.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 - South Georgia

Explore South Georgia.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 - South Georgia

Explore South Georgia.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 - At sea

Time spent at sea is yours to do with as you please. Our world-class amenities are certain to keep you busy, from the on board theatre and Senses Spa, to wonderful dining experiences. Spot icebergs and marine life from the comfort of your private verandah.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13 - Antarctic Peninsula

The Antarctic Peninsula contains some of the world’s most impressive scenery and wildlife. A network of channels surrounded by towering mountain peaks covered in snow and enormous glaciers abound. There is no place on the planet like Antarctica. 

Discovery: Partake in daily Scenic Discovery excursions. Cruise on the Zodiacs around ice formations, step onto islands to view vast penguin rookeries and seals. Kayak around icebergs and hear the ice cracking and whales feeding below.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14 - Antarctic Peninsula

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15 - Antarctic Peninsula

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16 - Antarctic Peninsula

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17 - Antarctic Peninsula

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 18 - At sea

As you head north to Ushuaia, you have time to reflect on your experience of a lifetime, knowledge garnered from your Discovery Team and the unsurpassed luxury of Scenic Eclipse.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 19 - At sea

A day at sea.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 20 - Ushuaia, Argentina > Buenos Aires

Your cruise ends this morning as you farewell the crew. Disembark after breakfast to fly to Buenos Aires, taking away memories of a truly unforgettable experience.

Meals Included: Breakfast