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Antarctic adventures back on the agenda

If visiting the Antarctic isn’t on your Bucket List, perhaps it should be. And if the prospect chilling out near the South Pole has piqued your interest, Antarctic adventures are back on the agenda with Hurtigruten Expeditions having just released their bestselling collection of flight and cruise packages.

These itineraries combine bestselling Antarctica expeditions with flights, offering a simple all-inclusive solution for anyone wanting to travel to this fantastic destination who has a lazy $14k lying around (and that’s just for starters)…

Since 1896, HX, the world’s largest expedition cruise company, has been taking guests to some of the most remote places on Earth. With onboard lectures and science centres, HXs industry-leading expedition team ensures that travellers return home with a deep understanding and love of every destination they visit.

Highlights of Antarctica – Flight Included | 15 Days

Experience this 15-day Antarctic expedition cruise, unveiling the continent’s captivating landscapes and wildlife, including seals, penguins and whales. Travellers can engage with the Expedition Team, delving into lectures on glaciology, wildlife, and polar exploration and participate in HX’s industry-leading science programs in the destination, where it’s donating over 1,000 cabins nights supporting more than 20 projects and facilitating 8,000+ data submissions for third-party research.

Priced from AU$13,977 per person twin share.

Antarctica & Falklands Expedition with Flights | 21 Days

Setting sail from Ushuaia, we’ll cross the Drake Passage and spend up to five days exploring the frozen beauty of Antarctica in expedition style. This is the time of year when penguins are courting and building nests. We then head north and venture to the windswept beauty and isolation of the Falkland Islands before returning to Argentina.

Priced from AU$18,810 per person twin share.

Life Returns | Springtime Expedition to Antarctica with Flights |26 Days

Taking in Argentina, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctica and Chile – this epic 26-day voyage has it all. You’ll be in South Georgia at the height of the King Penguin mating season and witness the untouched icescapes of the White Continent in late spring as the icebergs sparkle and glitter in the rays of the returning sun.

Priced from AU$28,914 per person twin share.  

Antarctica Circle Expedition |21 Days

Spend up to 11 days in Antarctica during the summer and enjoy days filled with ice cruising and shore landings. With the milder conditions, we’ll attempt to journey below the Antarctic Circle to the secluded and magnificent Marguerite Bay. Highlights might include spotting whales, seeing young penguins and camping on the snow.

Priced from AU$21,646 per person twin share.  

In-Depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition with Flights | 26 Days

From lush rolling hills and snowcapped mountains to iceberg-studded seas packed with marine life, you see it all on this 23-day voyage that takes in South Georgia, the Falkland Island and – of course – Antarctica. Your three weeks of exploring the wild wonders around the Southern Ocean is what adventuring is all about.

Priced from AU$30,693 per person twin share.

Suites Offer

Save an additional 5% on suite bookings and elevate your expedition to Antarctica. Treat yourself to an exclusive travel experience on a state-of-the-art expedition ship. Book a suite before 23 December 2024 to save 5% on selected departures. See the website for full T&Cs. 

1893 Ambassador Offer

Additionally, between now and 31 December, HX’s 1893 Ambassador loyalty programme members can enjoy exclusive discounts of up to 10%, with Level 1 members receiving a 5% discount and Level 2 members enjoying a 10% discount, for both online and offline bookings. Existing members automatically receive this offer when membership details are provided upon booking.

For non-members. joining HX’s 1893 Ambassador program is free, and travellers instantly become Level 1 members upon signing up. This offer is valid on new bookings made between 12 September 2024 and 28 October 2024 and is valid on departures between 13 September 2024 and 31 March 2027. See the website for full T&Cs.

ENDS 

For more information about HX and its immersive expedition cruises, please visit:

https://www.travelhx.com/en-au

For more information about flights-inclusive Antarctica itineraries, visit: 

Discover our flight-inclusive expeditions to Antarctica | HX Hurtigruten Expeditions AU (travelhx.com)

To become an 1893 Ambassador member and explore details on other loyalty member benefits, visit:

About HX

With a legacy spanning almost 130 years, HX is the world’s largest and leading expedition cruise company. Offering voyages to over 250 destinations across more than 27 countries, HX combines sustainability initiatives with deep local insights to provide guests with transformative travel experiences. Find out more at travelhx.com.

T&Cs apply – Visit travelhx.com for full details. 

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