The white continent is the rarest kind of luxury - a place untouched by time, dominated by colossal glaciers, pristine icebergs, and thriving polar wildlife where humanity is merely a visitor.
The route
The white continent is the rarest kind of luxury - a place untouched by time, dominated by colossal glaciers, pristine icebergs, and thriving polar wildlife where humanity is merely a visitor.
Plan this journeyThe destination
Glaciers towering like crystal skyscrapers, waters so pristine they mirror the sky, and an isolated wilderness measured in colossal scale and pure silence.
Access to Antarctica is protected by the elements and international treaty - voyages require specialized ultra-luxury polar vessels, expert navigation, and meticulous planning. What remains protected is an ecosystem of massive icebergs, breaching whales, and millions of penguins living free from human encroachment.
This journey moves across legendary waters and dramatic landscapes at an expedition pace. Buenos Aires for arrival, Ushuaia for the southern departure, the Drake Passage for the grand crossing, and the Antarctic Peninsula for absolute wonder.
Velora signature experiences
10 arrangements included
Private Chauffeur Airport Transfers & Luxury Hotel Stays
Scenic Flight From Buenos Aires To Ushuaia
Ultra-Luxury Expedition Cruise Aboard Signature Vessels
Daily Zodiac Landings Among Glaciers And Icebergs
Expert-Led Polar Lectures & Marine Biology Workshops
Up-Close Encounters With Gentoo And Chinstrap Penguin Colonies
Whale Safari To Observe Humpback And Minke Whales
Scenic Navigation Through The Iconic Lemaire Channel
Captain's Farewell Gala Dinner & Premium Onboard Open Bar
End-To-End Concierge Handling With Complimentary Expedition Parka
A slower itinerary
Welcome by your private chauffeur and escort to your luxury hotel in the Paris of South America. Spend the afternoon exploring European-style avenues and designer boutiques at your leisure, followed by an exquisite welcome dinner featuring authentic Argentine cuisine and premium local wines.
Fly south to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world nestled dramatically between the Andes and the Beagle Channel. Enjoy a brief orientation tour before boarding your ultra-luxury expedition vessel, greeted with a champagne reception as you set sail toward the frontier.
Begin your voyage across the legendary Drake Passage toward the Southern Ocean. Indulge in world-class onboard wellness facilities, fine dining, and fascinating presentations by polar historians, glaciologists, and marine biologists preparing you for the wild.
Massive glaciers and floating icebergs appear on the horizon, signaling your arrival at the white continent. Embark on your first exhilarating Zodiac excursion to cruise among striking blue ice formations and spot seals resting on ice floes.
Explore the majestic Antarctic Peninsula by stepping ashore onto thriving Gentoo and Chinstrap penguin rookeries. Witness playful chicks, active nesting grounds, and breathtaking glacial backdrops framing the coastline.
Cruise through the mirror-like waters of Paradise Bay, surrounded by hanging glaciers and towering peaks. Disembark at Neko Harbour for a memorable continental walk while listening to the thunderous crack of calving glaciers.
Navigate through nutrient-rich marine feeding grounds where humpback, minke, and occasionally orca whales surface close to the vessel. Expert naturalists offer insights into whale behavior and migration patterns throughout the day.
Navigate the dramatic Lemaire Channel, often called the Kodak Gap for its sheer, snow-capped cliffs that plunge straight into narrow ice-choked waters. Enjoy optional kayaking or close-up Zodiac cruising among frozen sculptures.
A flexible expedition day designed to seize optimal weather and ice conditions. Your captain and expedition leader will select hidden coves, historic sites, or active scientific research stations for exclusive landings.
Begin sailing north across the Drake Passage, leaving the white continent behind. Relax at the onboard spa, attend professional photography workshops, and celebrate your journey during the Captain's Farewell Gala Dinner.
Spend a leisurely day at sea enjoying gourmet cuisine, fine wines, and reflection time with fellow travelers as you share stories and photos from the bottom of the world.
Disembark in Ushuaia after breakfast and take your return flight to Buenos Aires. Check into your luxury hotel for the evening, with an optional private tango show and gourmet dinner available.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before your private chauffeur transfers you to Buenos Aires International Airport for your onward journey home, carrying memories of the pristine frozen continent.
Your stay
Every property is visited before it is offered — chosen for where it stands as much as for the room you wake up in.
Four Seasons Buenos Aires / Marriott (Luxury City Hotel)
Scenic Eclipse II / Seabourn Pursuit / Silver Cloud (Ultra-Luxury Vessel)
The fine print
Included
Not included
Anything on this list can be arranged on request and quoted separately.
Departures · October 2026 – December 2027
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International Signature pricing
Nothing is marked up quietly and nothing is left to settle on arrival. What a journey costs is agreed before you go.
Reserve your placeGST 5% & TCS 2% Extra. Airline fare subject to availability at the time of booking. Early reservation is recommended due to limited polar suite inventory.
Important information
The practical detail behind the journey — the parts we plan around so they never come as a surprise.
The Velora difference
Most travelers return from Antarctica humbled by an immensity that defies description. Standing among towering blue icebergs and absolute quiet changes your perspective forever. That is the true power of the last frontier.
Fewer boundaries.Longer horizons.Deeper ice.
Take it with you
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