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How much does a 12-day Antarctica expedition cruise trip cost?
For a couple flying from Delhi, a 12-day trip to Antarctica expedition cruise costs about ₹30,56,000 with a midrange hotel in December, or ₹15,28,000 per person. Ten nights from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula: penguins, whales, icebergs and zodiac landings; flights via Buenos Aires.
This example includes these paid sights and activities from the list above: Sea kayaking among the icebergs, Overnight camping on the ice, Tierra del Fuego National Park tour, Ushuaia and Buenos Aires city tour (before or after the cruise). The planner opens with the same choices, so it shows the same total until you change something: the dates, travellers, hotel or sightseeing.
| Flights | ₹5,47,300 |
| Cabin (meals and shows included) | ₹18,15,000 |
| Gratuities and drinks | ₹42,200 |
| Port transfers | ₹5,300 |
| Activities | ₹3,25,600 |
| Visa and entry | ₹26,000 |
| Travel insurance | ₹16,800 |
| Buffer | ₹2,77,800 |
| Total for two | ₹30,56,000 |
Cost by hotel type
| Hostel (dorm bed in a hostel, street food, buses and trains) | ₹25,12,100 |
| Budget (hostels, 2-star, guesthouses) | ₹25,12,100 |
| Midrange (good 3-star or simple 4-star) | ₹30,56,000 |
| Premium (upscale 4-star, 5-star deals) | ₹38,89,500 |
| Luxury (5-star and resorts) | ₹62,10,300 |
Best time to visit Antarctica expedition cruise
Peak season is January, February and December, when prices are highest. April, May, June, July, August, September and October are off-peak and cheaper.
- Peak: December to February: long days, penguin chicks and whales
- Regular: November and March, at the start and end of the season
- Off-peak: April to October: no sailings
Visa for Indians
Argentina visa for Ushuaia (or the electronic travel authorisation, about US$150, if you hold a valid US or Schengen visa).
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