Pre & Post Expedition Extensions

Pre & Post Expedition Extensions

Extend your adventure with our new pre- and post-expedition experiences. These curated itineraries are built with local partners to fit seamlessly before or after your polar expedition. Featuring a variety of options that include immersive city tours and iconic natural getaways, each option was specifically designed to let you keep exploring, beyond the ship. 

Arctic Extensions

Pre & Post Expedition Extensions

Helsinki Extension: Glacial Lakes, Ancient Forests, & City Lights

The perfect introduction to Finland. On this three-day extension, you will discover Helsinki’s striking Nordic architecture, vibrant waterfront and renowned Design District before experiencing the deeply rooted Finnish ritual of sauna at Löyly, the city’s celebrated seaside spa on the Baltic. Venture to beautiful Nuuksio National Park, with its glacial lakes and ancient forest just outside the city. The journey ends in medieval Porvoo, Finland’s second-oldest city – a storybook contrast to Helsinki’s modern design.  

Start & End In: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Number of Guests: Limited to 12-14
Cost: $1,995 USD per person (double occupancy) | $2,793 USD per person (solo supplement)

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Pre & Post Expedition Extensions

Reykjavik Extension: Natural Wonders & City Adventures

A land of waterfalls, fire, ice and steam – Iceland delivers geological drama at every turn. Over three extraordinary days, experience one of the most dynamic landscapes on Earth. Begin in the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, then discover Reykjavik’s design culture, art and Norse heritage. Visit  Hveragerði, Iceland’s geothermal garden town where steam rises from the earth. Then come the waterfalls, from Seljalandsfoss, where a path passes behind the falling water, to the powerful 60-meter plunge of Skógafoss and the thundering cascade of Gullfoss, alongside  Reynisfjara’s black volcanic beach and the Golden Circle’s erupting geysers.  

Start & End In: Reykjavik, Iceland
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Number of Guests: Limited to 12-14
Cost: $4,102 USD* per person (double occupancy) | $5,173 USD* per person (solo supplement)

*Price Includes Iceland’s 11% Value Added Tax (VAT)

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Antarctic Extensions

Pre & Post Expedition Extensions

Buenos Aires Extension: Iguazu
Falls, Deep Jungle & City Tours

Immerse yourself in the cosmopolitan elegance of Buenos Aires and the breathtaking natural spectacle of Iguazú Falls – one of the world’s most extraordinary waterfall systems and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Through our trusted local partners, this five-day adventure gives guests rare access to the Mbya Guaraní community of Jasy Porá, providing a window into their spiritual beliefs and deep connection to the forest. The journey then returns to Buenos Aires, with its historic neighborhoods, café culture, and an unforgettable evening of world-class tango. 
Subject to flight availability 

Start & End In: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Number of Guests: Limited to 12-14
Cost: $4,495 USD per person (double occupancy) | $6,293 USD per person (solo supplement)

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Pre & Post Expedition Extensions

Buenos Aires Extension: Tigre
Delta, Eco Reserves & City Center

Discover two distinct sides of Argentina in a single journey — the vibrant energy of its capital city and the quiet waterways of the Tigre Delta. This three-day program immerses guests in the elegance of Buenos Aires, with its grand boulevards, café culture, the storied Recoleta Cemetery and the urban wilderness of Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve along the Río de la Plata. Your journey then shifts to the Tigre Delta, where lush islands, birdlife and stilt-house communities line a maze of winding channels. From cosmopolitan avenues to tranquil backwaters, this journey captures the essence of Argentine adventure.  

Start & End In: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Number of Guests: Limited to 12-14
Cost: $2,295 USD per person (double occupancy) | $3,213 USD per person (solo supplement)

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Pre & Post Expedition Extensions

Ushuaia Extension: Tierra del Fuego & Harberton Ranch

Explore at the “end of the world.” This three-day tour blends pristine sub-Antarctic nature with human history. Begin with a visit to historic Estancia Harberton, the oldest family-owned ranching estate in Tierra del Fuego. Then venture into Tierra del Fuego National Park, where ancient beech forests, glacial lakes, and windswept coastlines meet the Beagle Channel. Complete the journey with a ride on the El Tren del Fin del Mundo—one of South America’s most evocative rail experiences—winding through Patagonian forest and wild river valleys. 

Start & End In: Ushuaia, Argentina
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Number of Guests: Limited to 12-14
Cost: $1,395 USD per person (double occupancy) | $1,953 USD per person (solo supplement)

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Pre & Post Expedition Extensions

Punta Arenas Extension: Torres del Paine National Park

Step into Patagonia. This custom five-day pre-expedition tour immerses you in Torres del Paine National Park. Dramatic granite peaks, glacial lakes, and wide-open skies define one of the planet’s most cinematic landscapes. Guided hikes with our trusted local partners showcase the park’s raw beauty, while time in the frontier town of Puerto Natales offers a glimpse into Patagonian life along the fjord lined Última Esperanza Sound. Begin your final morning with a private sunrise photography tour before embarking on your Antarctic adventure. 

Start & End In: Punta Arenas, Chile
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Number of Guests: Limited to 12-14
Cost: $4,795 USD per person (double occupancy) | $6,713 USD per person (solo supplement)

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