[Panglo Cruises "Starlight"] Argentina + Antarctic Peninsula 17-day dream pursuit trip

Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou/connecting city reference flights: TBD

Gather from Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou and take flights to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, via a connecting city.

Connecting city/Buyi reference flight: To be determined

Arriving in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Buyi is the capital of Argentina, the second largest metropolitan area in South America. It is also the most European-style city in South America. It is known as "Paris of South America". One of Argentina's characteristic art forms is Tango dance and tango music, and Buenos Aires is the birthplace of these art forms. Every year, the city holds a large-scale Tango Festival celebration to attract domestic and foreign tourists. Buenos Aires is known for its rich cuisine, which includes Argentinean-style barbecue (Asado) and Madeira noodles. There are many restaurants and cafes in the city that serve local and international cuisine.

Buenos Aires
Sleep until you wake up naturally, and visit the "Boca District" after lunch. The main attraction is the "El Caminito Street" named after a tango song. Colorful buildings and graffiti on the walls can be seen everywhere here. If you are lucky, you can also enjoy the performances of tango dancers and melodious and sexy tango music. Afterwards, we will go to the [LABOCA Old Port] and the appearance of the [BOCA Youth Team Stadium]. After that, we will return to the hotel to relieve the time difference and prepare for the next day's Antarctic.

Buyi/Ushuaia reference flight: pending flight time approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes

You can visit El Ateneo, one of the world's famous bookstores transformed from the century-old theater. Completed in 1919, the building was originally the Teatro Grand Splendid Theater and retains its majestic atmosphere, including zenith paintings, ornate carvings and luxurious red curtains. You will fly to Ushuaia, Argentina's southernmost seaport. Upon arrival, you can freely move around the city and the seaside, sightseeing and photography. Ushuaia is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the sea side was once the starting point of the Antarctic whaling base and various expeditions. The city has three or five main streets located on slopes and is full of vitality, with high-end hotels, Argentina's famous barbecue restaurants and various gift shops. Due to the small size of the aircraft, it may be necessary to split multiple flights.

Drake Strait Ushuaia-South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula

Braving the wind and waves and heading south through the Devil's Westerly Belt, passing through the Drake Strait between the South American continent and the Antarctic Peninsula. This mysterious channel connecting the ocean contains rich marine biological resources and brings a feast for the eyes and souls of every navigator.
After sailing about 600 nautical miles, ice floes and icebergs, accompanied by seabirds soaring and whales emerging from the water, became a wonderful prelude to the journey. Experts and scholars on board will hold lectures to introduce the geography, biology and long history of Antarctica in depth. When encountering the Antarctic joint zone, hot and cold water meet here to form water mist. The air is filled with the unique fresh and cold air smell of Antarctica, which makes every navigator excited and looks forward to the special Antarctic landscape that will be presented soon.

Drake Passage

Ride the wind and waves, sail south, and cross the Drake Strait.
Arrive in the South Shetland Islands. On Half Moon Island or Aiqiu Island on the island, penguins nest in groups and soar with seabirds, outlining a picturesque picture. Two rare plants on the archipelago, moss and lichen, thrive during the short summer, adding emerald green to this polar land. The whole journey is like an adventure journey that brings people into the natural wonders of the Antarctic and leaves indelible memories.

(Due to the complex and changeable polar environment, whether the locations mentioned throughout the cruise itinerary can land, as well as the landing sequence, time and duration, are determined by the ship according to the circumstances. In case of severe weather or other force majeure reasons, some or even all of the cruise itinerary or projects are changed or cancelled, it will not be deemed a breach of contract by the travel agency, and the travel agency will not be liable for compensation. Please understand that once you book, you will be deemed to have agreed and accepted these terms.)

South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula

Cruise between the snow-covered South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, and admire the magnificent fjords and spectacular icebergs, where a large number of seabirds, penguins, seals and whales live. Every day, we will take a rubber boat and land with the Antarctic expedition team to visit the magnificent scenery. During the voyage, you can participate in various knowledge lectures and reports prepared by polar experts and experienced expedition team members, or enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Antarctic in the viewing hall, observe polar animals, and share interesting stories about the journey with your companions.
If you have the conditions, you can choose to visit some of the following places or other places (for reference only and without certainty, the landing location, duration, quantity, etc. are determined by the ship): Couverville Island, Nakak Harbor, Aiqiu Island, Fantasy Island, Wilhelmina Bay, etc.

This is a unique and exciting continent. Every day here is different. Our expedition staff will customize everyone's itinerary and bring everyone endless laughter and knowledge.
Explanation: Cruise on the Antarctic Peninsula on this white land with abundant biological life, surrounded by glaciers and icebergs, rich cultural and historical relics, and wonderful scenery everywhere.
Due to the special geographical characteristics of the Antarctic Peninsula and the constant changes in icebergs and animal settlements, every voyage and every landing is a new and unique voyage, which is an exclusive experience that belongs to you. Based on the local weather and climate conditions, we will select the appropriate landing site according to the situation.

This is a unique and exciting continent. Every day here is different. Our expedition staff will customize everyone's itinerary and bring everyone endless laughter and knowledge.
Explanation: Cruise on the Antarctic Peninsula on this white land with abundant biological life, surrounded by glaciers and icebergs, rich cultural and historical relics, and wonderful scenery everywhere.
Due to the special geographical characteristics of the Antarctic Peninsula and the constant changes in icebergs and animal settlements, every voyage and every landing is a new and unique voyage, which is an exclusive experience that belongs to you. Based on the local weather and climate conditions, we will select the appropriate landing site according to the situation.

This is a unique and exciting continent. Every day here is different. Our expedition staff will customize everyone's itinerary and bring everyone endless laughter and knowledge.
Explanation: Cruise on the Antarctic Peninsula on this white land with abundant biological life, surrounded by glaciers and icebergs, rich cultural and historical relics, and wonderful scenery everywhere.
Due to the special geographical characteristics of the Antarctic Peninsula and the constant changes in icebergs and animal settlements, every voyage and every landing is a new and unique voyage, which is an exclusive experience that belongs to you. Based on the local weather and climate conditions, we will select the appropriate landing site according to the situation.

This is a unique and exciting continent. Every day here is different. Our expedition staff will customize everyone's itinerary and bring everyone endless laughter and knowledge.
Explanation: Cruise on the Antarctic Peninsula on this white land with abundant biological life, surrounded by glaciers and icebergs, rich cultural and historical relics, and wonderful scenery everywhere.
Due to the special geographical characteristics of the Antarctic Peninsula and the constant changes in icebergs and animal settlements, every voyage and every landing is a new and unique voyage, which is an exclusive experience that belongs to you. Based on the local weather and climate conditions, we will select the appropriate landing site according to the situation.

Drake Passage

Sailing north through the Drake Strait under the Devil's Westerly Wind, slowly heading towards Ushuaia, packing your luggage, and returning home loaded with the best memories of your life. It is rare to have a few days of leisure in a floating life. Why not calm down at this time, listen carefully to the tranquility of the sea, and experience the noble leisure and vacation time of a luxury cruise ship in detail. Daily expert lectures vividly describe all aspects of Antarctica. Holding meetings, lectures, forums, etc. on the cruise ship is also a good choice.

Drake Passage

Seize the opportunity and use photos to leave a memorable moment on the boat with your companions. This will become a precious memory in life. Everyone can also exchange photos with each other to make each other a valuable memory folder during travel to the Antarctic. Relax physically and mentally, recall the amazing adventure of these few days, and head in the direction of Ushuaia.

Ushuaia/Buyi reference flight: pending flight time approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes

At the end of the Antarctic adventure, you can have a short rest and activities in Ushuaia, before flying to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.
When you arrive in Buenos Aires, it is time to say goodbye to your trip to the Antarctic. After arriving in Buyi, you will have dinner and then go to the hotel to rest.

Buyi/connecting city reference flight: To be determined

After breakfast, we will start a tour of the city. The Cologne Theater (about 4 kilometers by car and about 20 minutes by car) is a typical Renaissance behemoth, the third largest opera in the world after the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the La Scala Theater in Milan. The Cologne Grand Theatre is shaded by dense laurels on the street, showing a unique combination of Renaissance Italian, German and French architectural styles.
Visit the 7th Avenue and Obelisk, one of the most important symbols of the city and one of the widest roads in the world. Then, head to the "Congress Square"(5 kilometers by car, about 15 minutes by car), one of the three famous squares in Buenos Aires. On both sides are Irigoyen Avenue and Rivadavia Avenue, and the Capitol is separated by a street.
In May Square, explore the earliest central area of Buyi and admire buildings from different historical periods. Also, visit the colonial-era City Hall and the neoclassic-style "Buenos Aires Cathedral", which combines an 18th-century central walkway and dome with a 19th-century neoclassical facade. The interior of the cathedral retains rich sculptures and decorations.
The exterior [Presidential Palace] is the highest administrative command center of Argentina. It is called the "Rose Palace"(CASA ROSADA) because its exterior walls are painted pink.
Finally, we will go to the airport and fly home (transfer city to be determined).

Transit cities/Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou
Turning point

Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou
Arrive at home and end your journey to Antarctica!