Antarctica Marathon® Voyage One

Antarctica Marathon® Package | 13 Night Package:  March 9 – 22, 2025

Features

• Three nights hotel accommodations at the deluxe Alvear Icon Hotel in Buenos Aires from March 9 to 12
• All hotel taxes
• Full breakfast each morning at the hotel
• Airport Transfers (see note below)
• Half-Day Guided City Tour (and tips) in Buenos Aires
• Welcome Reception and Dinner
• Roundtrip flights to Ushuaia
• Ten nights on the Ocean Albatros – Explore the ship and staterooms HERE
• Three meals daily, afternoon tea and happy hour on board your ship
• Special VIP Package for Premium Suite, Category A and B Suite
• Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Reception
• Official Expedition Parka
• Official Antarctica Marathon® Tech Race Shirt
• Lecture program on board your ship
• Zodiac and wildlife excursions
• Kayaking in Antarctica option  (additional cost)
• Photographic package including race, excursion and trip-log
• Ocean Albatros Staff Tips (does not include Expedition Team tips)
• Services of Marathon Tours & Travel staff
• Race entry fee is $250 additional

Not Included:

• Meals unless noted on the itinerary
• Gratuities and tips, unless noted
• Incidentals
• Travel Insurance
• Airfare to/from Buenos Aires

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 for a single supplement fee. See pricing below.

Airport Transfers

Airport transfers are provided for guests on arrival day (March 9) from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM from the Ezezia International Airport (EZE). Outside of these days/times, you are responsible to get to the Alvear Icon Hotel in Buenos Aires on your own. Airport transfers are included for your roundtrip flights to/from Ushuaia. Transfers are also included from the airport back to the Alvear Icon Hotel if you book extra nights after the cruise. Transfers back to the airport are on your own.

Airfare

Flights should be booked in and out of Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE). You should plan your flights to arrive between 8:00am – 1:00pm on Sunday, March 9. Your departure flight should depart no earlier than 8:30pm on Saturday, March 22 to connect with your international flight home.

Please call 617.242.7845 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday for assistance.

Important Travel Notes (per U.S. regulations):

Airline ticket names need to match your passport exactly. All passports need to have a blank page for visa space (if required) as well as a validity date of six months from the date your trip departs.  If your passport expires less than six months prior to the departure of this tour, you need to renew this passport for valid travel. Click for more information on travel details.

Travel Insurance

Albatros Expeditions has a minimum requirement for Emergency Evacuation insurance coverage in the amount of $200,000 USD per passenger, as well as printed proof of insurance for their Expedition Staff, if requested while onboard the vessel! This is mandatory for each person!

In addition, we highly recommend comprehensive travel insurance through Travel Guard to protect your travel investment. To compare the different coverages, click on the following links: Travel Guard – US Residents or Travel Guard – Canadian Residents. Be sure to confirm within 15 days of deposit being processed (this is your second payment as described above) to receive extra benefits like coverage for pre-existing conditions (subject to change). You can always modify your coverage once you have finalized your flights and additional extensions.

Rates (all prices are per person in US dollars)

* Triple Occupancy – Recommended for friends traveling together. Please be sure to review the stateroom description. There will be three (3) people sharing one cabin.

**Single Occupancy – Is ONLY available in Buenos Aires.  There is NO option to have a single cabin onboard the Ocean Albatros during the cruise portion of the package. All guests traveling on their own will be paired with another participant onboard the Ocean Albatros.

Race Date: March 15, 2025

Race Time: Two Waves (approx. 7:00 AM and 12:30 PM)

Course: The course will likely start and finish about 200 meters from Bellingshausen, the Russian base. The final course is measured and prepared the day before the race. The bases activity, the road conditions and / or the weather can alter our racecourse. We prefer a course that includes all four bases in the area (China, Chile, Russia, and Uruguay), which allows for a three-loop course for the marathon. The course is entirely on dirt roads, which often can be muddy. The course changes each year based on the base operations as well as road and weather conditions. All runners must be self-sufficient and cannot expect any access to indoor facilities.

Environmental Commitment: The course on King George Island has marked gravel roads that connect the scientific research bases of Uruguay, Chile, China and Russia. Great care is taken to leave behind zero impact on the environment in this sensitive ecosystem. As part of this, we are restricted to having a maximum of 100 passengers ashore for the event at any one time. Marathon Tours & Travel takes their part seriously and in fact has raised more than $600,000 for Oceanites, the non-profit scientific organization that monitors the effects of climate change and the impact of tourism on Antarctica.

Charitable Objective: Each year Marathon Tours & Travel offers runners the opportunity to sponsor an official Antarctica Marathon®️ and Half-Marathon Mile Marker(s). The proceeds of the Mile Markers are donated to Oceanites, which is the official non-profit organization of the Antarctica Marathon®️ and Half-Marathon. In return, the runner gets to keep his/her sponsored mile marker after the race as a great souvenir! You can sponsor a mile marker by completing the Antarctica Marathon®️ Mile Marker Sponsorship Form. Oceanites has been researching the effect of climate change and tourism on Antarctica for more than 30 years. They have collected valuable data on wildlife and plant populations to support further research on this most pristine part of our planet. In addition to the sponsored mile markers there is a live on-board auction during the tour with all proceeds also going to Oceanites!

Temperature: Average temperatures range between 15F-34F minus the wind chill, which can lower it by about 10F. Heavy snow is rare but light flurries are common.

Course Time Limit: Ultra-Marathon runners must finish in under eight (8) hours, weather permitting. Marathoners must finish under six (6) hours and thirty (30) minutes, weather permitting.  You must pass the halfway mark in three (3) hours and 10 minutes.  Half-Marathoners must finish under four (4) hours and thirty (30) minutes, weather permitting. Course marshals have the responsibility to disqualify any runner who might endanger himself or herself through fatigue, hypothermia or dehydration.

Number Pickup: Race check-in and the briefing with emphasis on the environmental rules and regulations governing this event will be held at the welcome dinner in Buenos Aires. Attendance is mandatory for participation in the race.

Shoes: You will not need any special shoes. A training shoe designed for off-road running is best. Bring two pair since it might be wet and muddy. Racing flats are not recommended.

NOTE: trekking poles or any other aid are not allowed in either event.

Recommended Packing List: LINK

Eligibility: All runners must be at least 18 years of age on race day for participation in the marathon. There is no age limit for the half-marathon..

Awards: The top three overall for males and females in both races will be recognized. In the marathon, the top two in each age category will be recognized (under 40, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over). All finishers will receive a finisher certificate and a medallion.

Difficulty: Very Difficult.

Antarctica Marathon®️ Official Merchandise Store  – Closed.

We are excited to offer you discounted, high quality running gear through our online Antarctica Marathon® store. You will not find these low prices in retail stores! We have chosen items that have been popular and often requested by our clients.  It is very important that you read the following directions carefully before placing your order.

1. The Antarctica Marathon® online store is re-opened until April 21, 11:59PM ET. No orders are accepted after this date. 
2. Since each item is customized there are no returns or exchanges. It is very important that you order the correct size.  The CRAFT sizing chart can be found here.  CRAFT is a Swedish brand and focus more on a performance fit.  Therefore, their product tends to run smaller than other apparel companies.  Please follow the sizing chart carefully.
3. ONLY items in the store are available to purchase with the Antarctica Marathon® logo. Please do not choose any other items that IPA offers through their shopping platform. These will NOT be processed.
4. All sales are final.
5. U.S. orders are shipped from Marathon Tours & Travel. Your shipping fee is included when you checkout.
6. When placing an international order, please use Marathon Tours & Travel’s mailing address (international addresses are not accepted in  the system): ​100 Everett Ave, Suite, 2, Chelsea MA 02150
7. International orders will incur additional shipping charges. You will be responsible for providing a valid credit card to Marathon Tours & Travel upon request in order for us to ship your items. Your items will not be shipped until the shipping fee has been paid.  Please note that international shipping is expensive and will depend on the weight and size of your package.
8. Questions should be directed to karen@marathontours.com