Ushuaia, Argentina
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Antarctica / PONANT
Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula
A small-ship polar voyage with PONANT's French hospitality, expert expedition interpretation and flexible Zodiac exploration. Exact landings remain subject to weather, ice and wildlife.
LuxuryFalklands, South Georgia & AntarcticaFebruary 2027
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
19 days
L'Austral
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Planned itinerary
PONANT expedition plan
This independent page follows the official route rather than linking to another operator's itinerary. The captain and Expedition Team set the final order and landing sites.
Official PONANT voyageFalkland Islands
Explore windswept coasts and major seabird colonies by Zodiac and on foot when conditions allow.
South Georgia
Longer expedition days focus on king-penguin colonies, glaciated bays and polar history.
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Flexible landings and Zodiac cruises follow ice, weather and wildlife.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Complete the published route and continue with the confirmed onward arrangements.
Your expedition ship
L'Austral
L'Austral blends an intimate yacht atmosphere with an Ice Class 1C hull and an 11-Zodiac expedition setup. Six guest decks, predominantly balcony accommodation and French-inspired dining make it a refined base for Greenland, the Northwest Passage and Antarctica.
264 guests / 132 stateroomsIce Class 1C11 Zodiacs145 crewSix guest decksFrench-flagged
Explore ship, cabins and spacesWhat's included
- Accommodation in the booked stateroom or suite
- Full-board dining from dinner on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day
- Open bar from the included selection and 24-hour room service
- Expedition Team lectures, briefings and interpretation
- Planned Zodiac cruises and shore landings where conditions permit
- Complimentary Wi-Fi under the ship's published conditions
- Port charges and onboard gratuities
- Polar parka on qualifying expedition voyages
- Transfers, flights or hotel nights only where expressly included in the official package
Not included
- International and domestic flights unless listed in the confirmed package
- Travel, medical and emergency evacuation insurance
- Premium beverages, spa treatments, boutique purchases and other personal expenses
- Optional excursions or activities not marked as included
- Passport, visa and government fees not specifically included
- Costs resulting from itinerary changes caused by weather, ice or operational conditions