The Antarctica Tour Package begins with three-nights in Buenos Aires, the perfect time to meet your running peers, participate in a few training runs and attend the mandatory race briefing and welcome dinner. From Buenos Aires we will fly you to Ushuaia, a port city at the bottom of South America, from where you will start your journey to Antarctica aboard our Antarctic cruise ship, the Ocean Victory. Over the course of several days you will sail through the Beagle Channel, across the Drake Pass…
The Antarctica Tour Package begins with three-nights in Buenos Aires, the perfect time to meet your running peers, participate in a few training runs and attend the mandatory race briefing and welcome dinner. From Buenos Aires we will fly you to Ushuaia, a port city at the bottom of South America, from where you will start your journey to Antarctica aboard our Antarctic cruise ship, the Ocean Victory. Over the course of several days you will sail through the Beagle Channel, across the Drake Passage, through the Shetland Islands, before reaching King George Island – the location for the Antarctic Marathona and half marathon.
During your travels you will explore the most pristine corner of the planet, coming face-to-face with Antarctic gems such as glaciers and icebergs and wildlife like penguins, seals and whales. Historians and scientists will provide lectures on board the ship and you will experience wonderful wildlife excursions during various landings in remote Antarctic islands and research bases. Average temperatures range between minus 10 – 1 degree C although the wind chill can lower temperatures even further. Heavy snow is rare but light flurries are common.
Alvear Icon Hotel - Buenos Aires
Enjoy a luxurious escape in this newly built 5-star hotel owned and managed by the Alvear Group. The restaurants and shops of Puerto Madeira are an easy walk from the hotel. With elegant guest rooms, gourmet restaurants and five-star amenities The Alvear Icon is the perfect location to kick-off your Antarctica Marathon experience. You are also just a few blocks away from great running trails in the park along the Rio de la Plata.
Ocean Victroy
Ocean Victory joined the fleet of Albatros Expeditions in November 2021 and was established as one of the most modern small ship vessels in the market.
This stylish cruise ship is ideally suited for small ship expeditions and is deployed and dedicated to varied Antarctic region voyages.
With a total of 93 comfortable staterooms for our guests, all with a view of the ocean (and 90% with their own balcony), several restaurants, a wellness area, an Albatros Nordic Bar, an open deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge and other amenities, the vessel is also environmentally-friendly onboard, with an implementation of the Green Initiative Program, ensuring both absolute comfort and sustainability for all guests.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
Single occupancy on the ship is not available. All cabins are shared. If you are traveling alone, we will match you with another runner of the same gender. You may elect to have a single hotel room in Buenos Aires for a single supplement fee. See pricing below.
Flights arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina and all passengers are transferred from the aiport to the Alvear Icon Hotel. (International flights to and from Argentina are not included in the package prices)
Note that most flights will arrive at the Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) and transfers are arranged for only those arriving at this airport between the hours of 08:00 and 13:00.
There will be an optional light training run in the late afternoon.
You have the evening to explore some of the city’s famous restaurants, which are a short walk from your hotel.
Saturday 14 March 2026
Following breakfast, enjoy a half-day city tour, which will introduce you Argentina's lively and vibrant capital.
There is an optional light training run in the National Park at 16:00.
We look forward to seeing you at the evening cocktail reception, followed by a welcome dinner and the important mandatory race check-in/briefing at the hotel.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Enjoy free time today to explore more of Buenos Aires and/or participate in a group light training run at 16:00 in the National Park.
You have this evening to explore some of this city’s famous restaurants, which are just a short walk away in the Puerto Madero district.
(Breakfast included)
Everyone will be transferred to the airport for an early morning flight to Ushuaia in the province of Tierra del Fuego, the world’s southernmost city.
Depending on flight arrival time, it’s possible you will have time to explore this interesting town with plenty of shops and restaurants; and then be ready to board the ship in the afternoon for your departure to Antarctica.
Once you are settled in your cabin, we will regroup with a Welcome Reception and briefing on ship safety.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Today is spent sailing down the Beagle Channel and at sea, crossing the Drake Passage. Videos and lectures will introduce you to the wildlife, climate and history of Antarctica.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Wednesday 18 March 2026
At sea!
Enjoy the free time as well as videos and lectures that will introduce you to the wildlife, climate and history of Antarctica.
When we arrive at King George Island this afternoon, the race operations crew will go ashore to set up the course for the following day.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Race Day!
The course has been prepared with flags and mileage markers. Hopefully, mother nature will be kind with the weather.
Those running the Ultra 50k should plan on an eight (8) hour time limit, Marathon runners should plan on a six (6) hours and thirty (30) minute time limit while half-marathon runners have a four (4) hour and thirty (30) minute cut-off (weather permitting).
After this major accomplishment, enjoy a post-race party and celebration this evening! The ship heads south overnight toward the Antarctica Peninsula.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
You will awake to panoramic views of glaciers, mountains and pristine bays and channels. Weaving among the icebergs, our destination is Paradise Bay, one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
A sunny afternoon will permit us to have a barbecue and race awards ceremony on the stern deck.
The ship's Zodiacs will bring you to shore for a visit to the vacated Argentine base nestled at the foot of a hill where visitors are welcome to climb to the peak for a bird’s eye view of the area.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Today will be a day of exploring.
We hope to find ourselves in the fjords near the Lemaire Channel where humpback whales cruise for krill (small crustaceans).
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Today will be another day of exploring around the fljords and islands of tthe Lemaire Channel.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
The morning will be our final day of exploration before we leave the “White Continent” in the afternoon to re-cross the Drake Passage.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
At sea on our return voyage.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Another day at sea before we sight land at Cape Horn, Chile where we will approach our return to port at Ushuaia.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
This morning will find us in Ushuaia at about 08:00, where we disembark and check-in for our return flights to Buenos Aires and then onward to your international flights back home. Flights departing from Buenos Aires to your home city should not depart before 20:30. You should consider booking another night (or more) stay on the return to relax before your long flights home.
(Breakfast included)
209 Events Ltd reserves the right to change the itinerary due to flight schedule changes, weather or any other reason that it deems necessary for the safe and enjoyable execution of this trip. It may be necessary for some guests to stay overnight in Ushuaia on the return due to delays, flight availability or other reasons. In this case, the guest is responsible for the additional hotel cost.
ANTRACTICA MARATHON PRICES PER PERSON IN UK£'s
13 - Night Package - Voyage 2 Double/Twin Single
Category F - Triple Porthole Stateroom SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
Category E - French Balcony Stateroom (One Bed Only) £9,499 +£520.00
Category D - Porthole Stateroom SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
Category C - Balcony Stateroom £9,999.00 +£520.00
Category B - Balcony Suite SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
Category A - Jr. Suite £14,299 +£520.00
Freydis Suite SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
Brynhilde Family Suite SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
Marathon or Half Entry Fee - £210.00
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Double/ Twin Single EXTRA NIGHTS - Alvear Icon in Buenos Aires (price PP) £149.00 £279.00
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Single means one person is occupying the hotel room, double is two people sharing a king sized double bed, twin is two people in one room with two beds. Hotel bookings are a room-only basis. Flight and hotel pacakges also include airport transfers to and from the hotel.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
Single occupancy on the ship is not available. All cabins are shared. If you are traveling alone, we will match you with another runner of the same gender. You may elect to have a single hotel room in Buenos Aires for a single supplement fee. See pricing below.
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Not Included:
A non-refundable deposit per person is required to secure this tour:
The final balance payment is due 10 weeks before travel (02/01/26).
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