Antarctica Marathon®

Antarctica Marathon® Package | 13-Night Package

Voyage One: March 2 – 15, 2027 | Voyage Two: March 12 – 25, 2027

Features

• Three Nights Hotel Accommodations at the Alvear Icon Hotel in Buenos Aires
• All Hotel Taxes
• Daily Breakfast at the Alvear Icon
• *Airport Transfers (see note below)
• Half-Day Guided City Tour in Buenos Aires
• Welcome Reception and Dinner
• Roundtrip flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
• Ten Nights on the Ocean Victory – Explore the ship and staterooms HERE
• Three Meals Daily and Afternoon Tea on the Ship
• Special VIP Package for Premium Suite, Category A and Category B Cabins
• Captain’s Welcome Reception and Farewell Reception
• Official Expedition Parka
• Official Antarctica Marathon® Tech Race Shirt (runners only)
• Lecture and Activities Program on the Ship
• Zodiac and Wildlife Excursions led by the Expedition Team
• Photographic Package including Race Day, Excursions, etc.
• Ocean Victory Crew Tips (does not include Expedition Team tips)
• Services of Marathon Tours & Travel staff

Not Included:

• Meals unless noted on the Itinerary
• Race entry fee – $275 race entry fee processed through race registration platform
• Kayaking in Antarctica Excursion (optional & weather dependent) – Booked Onboard for Additional Cost
• Gratuities and Tips, unless noted
• Incidentals
• Mandatory Travel Insurance
• Airfare to/from Buenos Aires

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

Most cabins are shared, however there are a limited number of exclusive use single occupancy options available. 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.  Please see pricing below.

Airport Transfers

Airport transfers are provided for guests on the package arrival day (V1 – March 2 and V2 – March 12) from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM from the Ezeiza International Airport (EZE). Outside of these days/times, you are responsible for your own transportation to the Alvear Icon Hotel in Buenos Aires. 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 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 2 / Friday, March 12.  Your departure flight should depart no earlier than 8:30 PM on Monday, March 15 / Thursday, March 25 to connect with your international flight home.

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.

If you are not U.S. Passport holder please check with your countries travel policy with Argentina to see what documents and/or visas are required to travel to Argentina.

Travel Insurance

Polar Latitudes requires travel insurance for all guests. There is 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 plan should also cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, evacuation expenses, and pre-existing medical conditions. This is mandatory for each person!

To learn more or get a quote from Travel Guard, please visit: Travel Guard for US Residents or Travel Guard for Canadian Residents.

If you live outside the United States, you will need to obtain the required coverage through an insurance provider in your home country. A simple online search for “Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance” should give you a list of local companies that offer the mandatory coverage needed for this trip.

Please keep in mind that travel insurance rates vary based on factors such as age, pre‑existing medical conditions, and location. Marathon Tours & Travel recommends purchasing travel insurance within 14 days of your 35% deposit being processed in order to secure the best pricing and access to additional benefits, such as coverage for pre-existing conditions (subject to change). You may adjust your policy later once your flights and any trip extensions have been finalized.

2026 Rates (all prices are per person in US dollars) 2027 Rates Coming Soon

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

**Single Occupancy – All guests traveling on their own will be paired with another participant in Buenos Aires (BA) and onboard the Ocean Victory unless you have opted to purchase a single cabin throughout.  You have the option to have a single room while in BA for an additional charge.

Race Date:

Voyage One: March 8, 2027

Voyage Two: March 18, 2027

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

Course: The course will likely begin and end approximately 200 meters from Bellingshausen, the Russian research base. Final course measurement and preparation take place the day before the race, as base activity, road conditions, and weather can all influence the final route. Our preferred layout includes access to all four nearby bases – China, Chile, Russia, and Uruguay, which allows us to set a three‑loop course for the marathon.

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® Mile Marker(s). The proceeds of the Mile Markers are donated to Oceanites, which is the official non-profit organization of the Antarctica Marathon®. In return, the runner gets to keep his/her sponsored mile marker after the race as a great souvenir! 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: Ultramarathon runners must finish in under eight (8) hours, weather permitting; you must be through the halfway point by 3:45 race elapse time. Marathoner runners must finish under seven (7) hours weather permitting; you must be through the halfway point by 3:15 race elapse time. Half-Marathoner runners must finish under four (4) hours and thirty (30) minutes, weather permitting. 10K runners must finish under two (2) hours, weather permitting. Course marshals have the responsibility to disqualify any runner who might endanger himself or herself through fatigue, hypothermia or dehydration.

Race Briefing: 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: A trail shoe that is water-resistant and 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.

Recommended Packing List: LINK

Eligibility: All runners must be at least 18 years of age on race day for participation in the ultramarathon, marathon, half-marathon, or 10K.

Awards: The top three (3) male and female overall winners of each race (Ultramarathon, Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 10K) will be recognized. The following Age Groups will be included in the scoring for the race distance, provided there are at least 25 participants. The top two (2) male and female runners in each Age Group will be recognized. Overall winners will not be included in the Age Group recognitions. The Age Groups are: Open Division (18 – 39), 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 – 79, and 80+. All finishers will receive a finisher certificate and a medallion.