[Sold out] Expedition to Antarctica - 14 Days | 13 Nights
Retrace sea lanes navigated by storied explorers Shackleton, Amundsen and Scott on a journey that includes 2 nights in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a 9-night, 5-star cruise aboard the deluxe Ocean Victory.
The Ocean Victory is a state-of-the-art expedition ship purpose-built for the world’s most extreme environments, blending luxury, innovation, and sustainability.
Be among the fortunate few to set foot on “The White Continent,” a legendary wilderness at the bottom of the globe. On this active program, witness wildlife-rich waters, where seabirds dive and dip, and keep an eye out for sea lions, pods of whales and rare dolphins from the comfort of your ship. Get up close to this pristine environment and towering ice sculptures during guided excursions accompanied by a knowledgeable expedition team.
Aboard sturdy Zodiac crafts, cruise amid sapphire-hued icebergs, intricate ecosystems and abundant wildlife — including humpback whales, leopard seals and Adélie penguins. Experience the thrill of hiking onshore and kayaking around this rarely visited territory. As you travel, expert guides and speakers will share meaningful insights, while a professional Travel Director will manage the logistics.
Trip Highlights
- 14 Days | 13 Nights in Antarctica
- Fourteen-day expedition to Antarctica, including 2 nights in vibrant Buenos Aires and a 9-night cruise aboard the deluxe Ocean Victory, a luxury ice-class expedition ship designed for Antarctic waters.
- Retrace storied sea lanes navigated by legendary explorers Shackleton, Amundsen and Scott.
- Experience Zodiac excursions led by an expedition team of naturalists, with expertise spanning marine biology, ornithology, glaciology, conservation, history and photography.
- Included meals | 3 receptions, 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
Day by Day Itinerary
- Day 1 Depart Home City!
- Day 2 Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 3 Buenos Aires
- Day 4 Buenos Aires | Fly to Ushuaia | Embark
- Day 5 Cruise the Drake Passage
- Day 6 Cruise the Drake Passage
- Day 7 Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 8 Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 9 Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 10 Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 11 Cruising the Drake Passage
- Day 12 Cruising the Drake Passage
- Day 13 Ushuaia | Disembark | Fly to Buenos Aires | Depart for Home City
- Day 14 Arrive in Home City
Trip Booking Info
This trip is operated by Gohagan and Company.
- Price Information
- Starting at $12,495+ tax. Airfare is not included.
- Early Booking Price & Deadline: $11,495 by March 27, 2026.
- Note! Prices shown are based on the starting price, per person, double occupancy and reflect the Pay in Full Early Booking Savings. Prices include VAT/Port Charges.
- Airline Tickets
- Gohagan can help coordinate your air travel or you can use your own.
- Disclaimers
- Price and dates subject to change. Call Gohagan for current information.
- On this trip, you will have the opportunity to adventure with both UC Davis alumni and alumni from other sponsoring institutions.
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Learn more about the trip's itinerary, rates, pre/post programs, and accommodations on Gohagan's travel page.
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For more information or to reserve your place on tour, please call the tour operator Gohagan Travel toll-free at (800) 922-3088.
Everything went very smoothly. The Gohagan tour guides were friendly and helpful and the guides on our excursions were informative and were always right there waiting for us to join them.-- Josephine C., "Cruise the Dalmatian Coast | Croatia to Venice 2025"
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