Exploration of South America & the Antarctic

Exploration of South America & the Antarctic

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77 Days From

$11372

Exploration of South America & the Antarctic

77 Days

Tour operator:

Newmarket Holidays

Tour code:

98468

From:
$11372 (USD)

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Tour Overview

Embark on our meticulously crafted South American and Antarctic voyage, showcasing remote landscapes and the vibrant tapestry of Latin American culture. On this incredible journey, marvel at dramatic landscapes as Borealis cruises by the icy glacial vistas of the Antarctic Peninsula and the snow-capped peaks of the Chilean Fjords. Delight in breathtaking scenery, encounter diverse aquatic wildlife and seize the opportunity to witness the electrifying spectacle of the Rio Carnival, where you’ll have the chance to soak up the atmosphere of this iconic festival. Immerse yourself in the Latin American way of life, savouring local delights like the traditional herbal tea yerba mate and Argentine steak, and witness the spectacular tango. Uncover the nomadic lifestyle of the South American gaucho, while listening to enchanting panpipe melodies in Peru will bring ancient Andean traditions to life. Witness penguins in the Falklands, or sea lions and seals in the Bellestas Islands, reached via Paracas, or join a once-in-a-lifetime tour to the Galápagos Islands. You can also delve into how the legacies of European colonisation have shaped the architectural landscape and influenced the diverse ways of life across the continent.

Highlights

  • Experience the electrifying spectacle of the Rio Carnival, immersing yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic festival

  • Delight in local flavors such as yerba mate and Argentine steak while savoring the Latin American way of life

  • Explore ancient Andean traditions in Peru with enchanting panpipe melodies

  • Uncover the architectural legacies of European colonization that have shaped the continent's diverse ways of life

  • Experience overwater luxury, turquoise lagoons, and vibrant coral reefs in the breathtaking paradise of Bora Bora

  • Explore the French Polynesian charm of Papeete and sail through Indonesian islands, discovering cultural gems like Bali and the lesser-known Weh Islands

  • Encounter unique wildlife in Komodo, home to the world's largest lizard

  • Explore the stunning Thai islands of Phang Nga Bay and Phi Phi, characterized by limestone cliffs, beach-fringed jungles, and jade green seas

  • the vibrant landscapes of Auckland, featuring the iconic Sky Tower, and Sydney's iconic skyline dominated by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge

  • Encounter diverse aquatic wildlife and marvel at the nomadic lifestyle of the South American gaucho

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Itinerary

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Day 1 : Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Departs Southampton

Depart: Late PM

Day 2 : Thursday 29 January 2026 - Cruising

Day 3 : Friday 30 January 2026 - La Coruña

Arrive: Early PM

Depart: Late PM

Day 4 : Saturday 31 January 2026 - Cruising

Day 5 : Sunday 1 February 2026 - Cruising

Day 6 : Monday 2 February 2026 - Las Palmas

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 7 : Tuesday 3 February 2026 - Cruising

Day 8 : Wednesday 4 February 2026 - Cruising

Day 9 : Thursday 5 February 2026 - Praia

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 10 : Friday 6 February 2026 - Cruising

Day 11 : Saturday 7 February 2026 - Cruising

Day 12 : Wednesday 11 February 2026 - Salvador

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 13 : Thursday 12 February 2026 - Cruising

Day 14 : Friday 13 February 2026 - Rio De Janeiro

Arrive: Late PM

Depart: Late PM

Day 15 : Saturday 14 February 2026 - Rio De Janeiro

Arrive: Late PM

Depart: Late PM

Day 16 : Monday 16 February 2026 - Ilhabela

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 17 : Tuesday 17 February 2026 - Cruising

Day 18 : Wednesday 18 February 2026 - Cruising

Day 19 : Thursday 19 February 2026 - Buenos Aires

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 20 : Friday 20 February 2026 - Buenos Aires

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 21 : Saturday 21 February 2026 - Montevideo

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 22 : Sunday 22 February 2026 - Cruising

Day 23 : Monday 23 February 2026 - Cruising

Day 24 : Tuesday 24 February 2026 - Port Stanley

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 25 : Wednesday 25 February 2026 - Cruising

Day 26 : Thursday 26 February 2026 - Cruising

Day 27 : Friday 27 February 2026 - Cruising By Antarctic Peninsula

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 28 : Saturday 28 February 2026 - Cruising By Antarctic Peninsula

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 29 : Monday 2 March 2026 - Cruising

Day 30 : Tuesday 3 March 2026 - Cruising

Day 31 : Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Punta Arenas

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 32 : Thursday 5 March 2026 - Cruising Chilean Fjords

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 33 : Friday 6 March 2026 - Cruising Chilean Fjords

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 34 : Sunday 8 March 2026 - Cruising

Day 35 : Monday 9 March 2026 - Cruising

Day 36 : Tuesday 10 March 2026 - Valparaiso

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 37 : Wednesday 11 March 2026 - Coquimbo

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 38 : Thursday 12 March 2026 - Cruising

Day 39 : Friday 13 March 2026 - Iquique

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late Night

Day 40 : Saturday 14 March 2026 - Arica

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 41 : Sunday 15 March 2026 - Cruising

Day 42 : Monday 16 March 2026 - Paracas

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late Night

Day 43 : Tuesday 17 March 2026 - Callao

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late Night

Day 44 : Wednesday 18 March 2026 - Callao

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late Night

Day 45 : Thursday 19 March 2026 - Cruising

Day 46 : Friday 20 March 2026 - Cruising

Day 47 : Saturday 21 March 2026 - Guayaquil

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late Night

Day 48 : Sunday 22 March 2026 - Cruising

Day 49 : Monday 23 March 2026 - Cruising

Day 50 : Tuesday 24 March 2026 - Panama Canal Transit

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 51 : Wednesday 25 March 2026 - Puerto Limón

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 52 : Thursday 26 March 2026 - Colon

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 53 : Friday 27 March 2026 - Cartagena De Indias

Arrive: Early PM

Depart: Late PM

Day 54 : Saturday 28 March 2026 - Cartagena De Indias

Arrive: Early PM

Depart: Late PM

Day 55 : Sunday 29 March 2026 - Cruising

Day 56 : Monday 30 March 2026 - Willemstad

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 57 : Tuesday 31 March 2026 - Cruising

Day 58 : Wednesday 1 April 2026 - Bequia

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 59 : Thursday 2 April 2026 - St John's

Arrive: Late AM

Depart: Late Night

Day 60 : Friday 3 April 2026 - Philipsburg

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 61 : Saturday 4 April 2026 - Cruising

Day 62 : Sunday 5 April 2026 - Cruising

Day 63 : Friday 10 April 2026 - Ponta Delgada

Arrive: Early AM

Depart: Late PM

Day 64 : Saturday 11 April 2026 - Cruising

Day 65 : Sunday 12 April 2026 - Cruising

Day 66 : Tuesday 14 April 2026 - Arrive Back At Southampton

Arrive: Early AM

What's Included

  • Comfortable, stylish cabins and suites equipped with a Smart TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning

  • A tempting choice of cuisine every day throughout your cruise – with five-course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets, late-night snacks and much more

  • Unlimited, self-service tea and coffee available 24hrs at selected venues, complimentary afternoon tea* with sandwiches and cakes, and in-room sandwiches and snacks

  • A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music

  • Full use of on board leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym

  • A wide choice of engaging on board activities and lectures throughout the day

  • All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)

  • Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point

  • Formal welcome and/or Captain’s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet

Chargeable Extras

Cruise descriptions include optional, chargeable experiences that may be enjoyed independently and/or with optional Fred. Olsen Shore Tours. 
*Premium Traditional Afternoon Tea not included.
Upgrade to All Inclusive Drinks Package is available as a chargeable optional extra and can be added to your booking up to six days prior to your cruise departing.

Travelling to Europe

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.

Chargeable Extras

Cruise descriptions include optional, chargeable experiences that may be enjoyed independently and/or with optional Fred. Olsen Shore Tours. 

*Premium Traditional Afternoon Tea not included.

Upgrade to All Inclusive Drinks Package is available as a chargeable optional extra and can be added to your booking up to six days prior to your cruise departing.

Travelling to Europe

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.


Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.


Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").


Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.


European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.

Check out our Q&As

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1983

  • Vaccination Requirements

    Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Our company’s mission is to enrich lives and improve wellbeing through travel. A big part of that is ‘Travel for Good’. Our ‘Travel for Good’ hub is our first step in a long journey to reduce carbon, offset anything we produce as a company and travel without harming the planet or the people of the destinations we go to.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • Fitness to Travel

    We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please make sure that you make us aware of any requirements.

Reviews of this Operator

Mr Albert Owen  

Help is at hand at Newmarket holidays

04-Jan-2023

I tried to book myself on line for an Andre Rieu concert in Vienna but I didn’t manage to complete the booking. I rang the next day & spoke to Sharon who was very helpful. I am a 76 year old pensioner & not totally au fa with the internet. However, Sharon went through it step by step & I felt more confident. She completed the booking for me & said she would also send a paper copy.

Iain Moir  

Newmarket Holidays…top dollar!

06-Jan-2023

Having booked late the service we received from Newmarket staff has been excellent - helpful, friendly, painstaking and above all going further than we could really expect to ensure our requests were all satisfied. We would like to particularly thank Naima for her attention to detail and perseverance in following up our queries. This is the first time we have tried NH but it wont be the last

Miss F J Murphy  

This is the third holiday I have taken…

05-Nov-2021

This is the third holiday I have taken with Newmarket Holidays. They made it easy to change from the Holiday I originally booked to one in the UK. The tour leader was excellent as was our driver, both of whom went the extra mile to ensure we had a lovely holiday. There were difficulties at the hotel due to COVID but we were made very welcome and the staff went out of their way to help us. So I have no complaint about Newmarket's choice of hotel. I am a single traveller and normally do not like to travel in groups but the laidback atmosphere of Newmarket Holidays is fine.

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Caroline N, GB  

Hurrah for Eddie and Simon, Newmarket's highlands duo!

26-Oct-2021

Very happy time on an action packed trip to the Scottish highlands. Eddie as tour manager and Simon as driver. Eddie shared his passion for Scottish history and between them they treated us to many unscheduled cultural stops that enhanced our holiday. They went above and beyond all the time. Train trips were amazing and views unforgettable. Hotel was welcoming and food was good. Hot water aplenty for bath. We wanted to escape to another world for a few days and we truly did. THANK YOU. Chris and Caroline

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Tony King, GB  

Canada October 2021

28-Oct-2021

We have returned from our long overdue trip to Canada Niagara Falls to the Rockies stating in Toronto and finishing in Vancouver. Well we happened to be the first trip back after the Coiid outbreak and it was so good to go. The company had made sure we were all safe and masks were worn where ever they had to be but this did not dampen the trip at all, the Tour directors ( guides ) were brilliant and we saw and did so much it was a fantastic trip which I would recommend to everyone, defiantly one for the bucket list.

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Dates & Availability

Instant Booking Available

Wednesday - Tuesday

Jan 28, 2026 - Apr 14, 2026
$11372 (USD)

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Newmarket Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 35% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of newmarket holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 48 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 34 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

  • Vaccination Requirements

    Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. You can find the travel restrictions for different countries on www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.

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