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Antarctica Adventure

Lago Pehoe
 

Our 23-Day Antarctica Adventure is an exciting "once in a liftime" experience that combines our "Escape to Ushuia Adventure" with an 11-day (10-night) cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard a 5-Star luxury expedition ship. This is the first time a motorcycle tour to "The End of the World" actually includes a cruise to the end of the world!

Riders begin their adventure in Bariloche, Argentian and will ride through the beautiful Argentina Lakes and Volcano district, Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego on their way to Ushuaia - the southernmost settlement in the world. After arriving in Ushuaia, riders will board ship for a spectacular 11-day (10-night) cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula.

Alternatively, riders may begin their Adventure with the Antarctica cruise, followed by the ride back to Bariloche. Whether taking our southbound or our northbound version of this Adventure, riders may opt to incorporate a Bariloche Adventure Center Holiday onto the beginning or end of their Antarctica Adventure to extend their South American holiday a bit more.

This Adventure is not an "expedition". Almost all of the route is paved and the hundred or so kilometers which is not paved is hard-packed gravel that is in good condition. The trip is very suitable for two-up riding. Non-riding companions who may not wish to make the entire trip by motorcycle may fly to Ushuaia to join us for the Antarctica cruise and return home upon completion of the cruise.

Attractions of this special Adventure include:

  • Bariloche, Argentina - one of the most popular vacation destinations in Argentina.
  • A two-night stay in El Calafate, the point of departure for a day trip to the Perito Moreno Glacier.
  • A two night stay in Torres del Paine National Park - South America's most popular national park.
  • Puerto San Julian, where the name "Patagonia" came to be while Magellan and his crew spent the winter in the town's harbor in 1520. Sir Francis Drake, Charles Darwin and Francisco de Viedma have also visited this interesting town.
  • Ushuaia - One of the world's most exotic motorcycling destinations - the southernmost settlement in the world.
  • ANTARCTICA! - A luxury cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula

While enjoying the company of fellow motorcyclists during the cruise to/from Antarctica riders will enjoy all of the amenities of a forst-class cruise experience. We'll sail through scenic waterways and witness a breathtaking panorama of icebergs, blue glaciers, and jagged, snowcapped mountains. Aboard the ship’s fleet of Zodiacs, we'll cruise among ice floes, land at penguin rookeries, and visit with scientists at research stations. Although the itinerary varies according to local ice and wind conditions, we plan to land at such places as Petermann Island, where humpback and minke whales are often sighted offshore; Paradise Bay, the habitat of gentoo and chinstrap penguins and leopard and Weddell seals; and Deception Island, known for its volcanically heated hot springs. Voyages through the magnificent Lemaire, Neumayer, Errata, and other protected channels are also scheduled.

Even while underway, we'll be able to spot the occasional whales and seabirds, and enjoy onboard lectures and the amenities of our 5-Star luxury expedition ship as we make our 600-mile voyage between Ushuaia and the Antarctic Peninsula.

Click here for our Antarctica Photo Album
Click here for our Ushuaia Photo Album

 
Antarctica Adventure - Southbound
Date From To Miles KM
Arrival   Bariloche    
Day 2 Bariloche Esquel 205 330
Day 3 Esquel Comodoro Rivadavia 345 555
Day 4 Comodoro Rivadavia Puerto San Julian 265 430
Day 5 Puerto San Julian El Calafate 360 580
Day 6 El Calafate El Calafate - -
Day 7 El Calafate Torres del Paine 235 380
Day 8 Torres del Paine Torres del Paine - -
Day 9 Torres del Paine Punta Arenas 240 390
Day 10 Punta Arenas Rio Grande 145/165 235/265
Day 11

Rio Grande

Ushuaia 125 200
Day 12 Ushuaia Ushuaia - -
Day 13 Embarkation    
Day 14 At Sea - Drake Passage    
Day 15 At Sea - Drake Passage and Antarctic Convergence    
Day 16 Antarctic Peninsula    
Day 17 Antarctic Peninsula    
Day 18 Antarctic Peninsula    
Day 19 Antarctic Peninsula    
Day 20 Antarctic Peninsula    
Day 21 At Sea - Drake Passage and Antarctic Convergence    
Day 22 At Sea - Drake Passage    
Day 23 Departure from Ushuaia    
      1,920 3,100
 
Antarctica Adventure - Northbound
Date From To Miles KM
Arrival Ushuaia - Embarkation    
Day 2 At Sea - Drake Passage    
Day 3 At Sea - Drake Passage and Antarctic Convergence    
Day 4 Antarctic Peninsula    
Day 5 Antarctic Peninsula    
Day 6 Antarctic Peninsula    
Day 7 Antarctic Peninsula    
Day 8 Antarctic Peninsula    
Day 9 At Sea - Drake Passage and Antarctic Convergence    
Day 10 At Sea - Drake Passage - Ushuaia    
Day 11 Ushuaia Ushuaia - -
Day 12 Ushuaia Ushuaia - -
Day 13 Ushuaia Rio Grande 126 200
Day 14 Rio Grande Punta Arenas 145/165 235/265
Day 15 Punta Arenas Torres del Paine 240 390
Day 16 Torres del Paine Torres del Paine - -
Day 17 Torres del Paine El Calafate 235 380
Day 18 El Calafate El Calafate - -
Day 19 El Calafate Puerto San Julian 360 580
Day 20 Puerto San Julian Comodoro Rivadavia 265 430
Day 21 Comodoro Rivadavia Esquel 345 555
Day 22 Esquel Bariloche 205 330
Day 23 Departure from Bariloche 345 555
      1,920 3,100


Dates and Prices:

(Arrive on start date, depart on end date)

Southbound booking includes flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Northbound flight includes flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Southbound - Bariloche to Ushuaia
Start Date End Date Duration Price (USD) Co-Rider Note
Jan 23 2011 Feb 14 2011 23 Days $19,500 $16,500
Northbound - Ushuaia to Bariloche
Start Date End Date Duration Price (USD) Co-Rider Note
Feb 4 2011 Feb 26 2011 23 Days $19,500 $16,500

     Includes BMW F650GS
     Additional charge of $750 for a BMW F800GS
     Additional charge of $1,650 for a BMW R1200GS
     Additional charge of $2,250 for a BMW R1200GS Adventure

     Single room supplement - Please Call (subject to availability of cabin class requested for the cruise portion of the trip)
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The base price for the Antarctica Adventure for a rider sharing accommodations is $19,500. The cost for a co-rider is $16,500. These charges include all lodging costs, all breakfasts and dinners during the land portion of the trip, and all meals (including alcoholic beverages) during the Antarctica cruise. The cost includes the "E Cabin Class" on the Clelia II, which is a deluxe suite on the Ariadne or Leto Deck with a window and sitting area and 215 sq. ft. of space (partially obstructed view).

Cabin upgrade costs (per person, sharing) are as follows:

D Class - Ariadne or Leto Deck with a window and sitting area and 215 sq. ft. of space - $1,000

C Class - Deluxe Suite on Athena Deck with portholes and sitting area and 275 sq. ft. of space - $2,000

B Class - Deluxe Suite on Ariadne Deck with windows and sitting area and 225 sq. ft. of space - $3,000

A Class - Deluxe Suite on Leto Deck with windows and sitting area and 235 sq. ft. of space - $4,000

AA Class - Deluxe Suite on Cleo Deck with forward windows and sitting area with 285 sq. ft. of space - $5,000

Deluxe Veranda Suite on Cleo Deck with private balcony and sitting area with 245 sq. ft. of space - $7,000

Deluxe Penthouse Suite on Phoebe Deck with private balcony and sitting area with 260 sq. ft. of space - $8,000


 Meals:
     All breakfasts and dinners

 Ride Profile:
     - More than 95% Pavement
     - Total Miles - 2,000 (approx.) (3,100 kilometers)

Motorcycles Available:

Model   Specifications

BMW F650GS

(2 Cylinder)

Seat Height: 820 mm / 790 mm

Seat Height: 32.3 inches / 31.1 inches

Dry Weight: 171 kg / 377 lb

Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.2 Gallons

Displacement: 798 cc

Damage Deposit: $3,500

BMW G650GS

(Single Cylinder)

Seat Height: 780 mm

Seat Height: 30.7 inches

Dry Weight: 176 kg / 388 lb

Fuel Capacity: 17.3 Liters / 4.6 Gallons

Displacement: 652 cc

Damage Deposit: $3,000

BMW F800 GS BMW F800GS

Seat Height: 880 mm / 850 mm

Seat Height: 34.65 inches / 33.46 inches

Dry Weight: 178 kg / 392 lb

Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.3 Gallons

Displacement: 798 cc

Damage Deposit: $4,000

BMW R1200 GS

 

Seat Height: 870 mm / 850 mm

Seat Height: 34.25 inches / 33.46 inches

Dry Weight: 199 kg / 439 lb

Fuel Capacity: 20 Liters / 5.3 Gallons

Displacement: 1170 cc

Damage Deposit: $4,500

BMW R1200 GS

Adventure

 

Seat Height: 915 mm / 895 mm

Seat Height: 36.02 inches / 35.24 inches

Dry Weight: 223 kg / 492 lb

Fuel Capacity: 33 Liters / 8.7 Gallons

Displacement: 1170 cc

Damage Deposit: $5,000

 
 
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