Ushuaia

13-DAY ANTARCTICA SKI CRUISE

Backcountry Skiing

Category

13 days

Duration

Advanced

Experience

Intense

Fitness

From 1 to 12

Participants

What you'll do

Embark on a 13-day Antarctic expedition with Powder South, exploring untouched slopes and majestic peaks. Sail aboard the advanced Sylvia Earle vessel, equipped for comfort and safety. Engage in daily skiing or trekking activities, Zodiac excursions, and wildlife observations, including penguins and whales. Led by UIAGM-certified guides, this journey offers an unparalleled adventure in one of the planet's most awe-inspiring wildernesses.

Itinerary

Important stuff

From the highest peaks to the hidden trails, we've got your back

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What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
UIAGM IFMGA Guide
Lectures on Antarctic history, biology, geology and politics
Access to onboard amenities, including sauna and lounge areas
Zodiac cruises and shore landings
One (1) night’s hotel accommodation, including breakfast, in Ushuaia on Day 1
Eleven (11) nights onboard accommodation during the voyage, including daily cabin service
All meals, snacks, tea, and coffee during the voyage
Soft drinks and juices throughout all meals
Beer and house wine with dinner
Captain’s Farewell reception, including a four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, and non-alcoholic beverages
One 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket
Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage
Comprehensive pre-departure information
Port surcharges, permits, and landing fees
Wi-Fi (Please note we travel to remote regions, and therefore the connection can be unreliable).
Half-day tour of Ushuaia on Day 2, prior to embarkation
All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary
Flight
Visa (if applicable)
Extra accommodation
Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included”
Tips
Pre & Post activity food
Pre & Post activity accommodation
Expenditure of personal nature
Personal Technical Gear. Participants are required to bring all personal technical equipment, including skis, ski crampons, boots, and other personal items. A comprehensive detailed list will be provided.
Safety Gear. Essential safety equipment such as a transceiver, probe, shovel, harness, and ice axe will also be required. A detailed list of these items will be provided.
International or domestic flights (unless specified in the itinerary)
Passport, visa, reciprocity, and vaccination fees and charges
Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
Airport arrival or departure taxes
Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges
All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, or phone charge)

Accommodations

Sylvia Earle Vessel

A cutting-edge vessel designed for polar exploration. Features include the ULSTEIN X-BOW® for smoother sailing, dedicated skier Zodiac, glass atrium lounge, sauna, and luxury amenities. Cabins are typically twin, with king-size beds available upon request, and they are well-appointed, offering comfort and safety throughout the journey.

Albatros Hotel

Warmly decorated rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Room service is available. Guests can enjoy free continental breakfast and parking. The hotel also features an airy restaurant/bar, an exercise room, and a spa with a hot tub, sauna, and massage services. Rooms are typically twin, with king-size beds available upon request.

Guides

Joaquin Oyarzun

Joaquin Oyarzun

Joaquin Oyarzun is the Executive Director and Co‑Founder of Powder South Heli‑Ski Guides. A former Olympic speed skiing racer on the World Cup circuit, he later became a professional ski instructor with ENSA in Chamonix. He has climbed and guided numerous Andean peaks—including multiple Aconcagua summits—and participated in Himalayan expeditions. He speaks fluent Spanish, German, French, and English, and leads Powder South, Chile’s premier heli‑ski operation offering remote, world‑class heli‑skiing adventures.
Rodrigo Mujica

Rodrigo Mujica

Rodrigo Mujica is an IFMGA/UIAGM–certified mountain guide, Director and Co‑Founder of Powder South Heli‑Ski Guides. With over 40 years of guiding experience, he has led expeditions to Denali, Aconcagua, the Himalaya, Patagonia and Antarctica. He also founded Aventuras Patagonicas, a high‑altitude guiding company. Rodrigo oversees Powder South’s heli‑ski programs in the Chilean Andes, ensuring professional safety and unforgettable terrain for skiers worldwide. He speaks English, French and Spanish.

Frequently asked questions

Departures

All departures are guaranteed to run

November 2026
Fri
13 Nov
4:00 PM
Wed
25 Nov
12:00 PM

Sold Out

€35,590.00
(€11,744 deposit)
Fri
12 Nov
4:00 PM
Wed
24 Nov
12:00 PM

Confirmed

12 spots left
€35,590.00
(€11,744 deposit)

€35,590.00

(€11,744 deposit)
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