We took this 15-day trip over the New Year to Antarctica with a jaunt through the Argentinian side of Patagonia. Our first stop was Buenos Aires for a food tour, tango show, and to meet with our Quark Expeditions team before flying down to Ushuaia and embarking on the two-day voyage across the infamously temperamental Drake Passage. We continued south past the Antarctic Circle to explore the 7th continent by zodiac, helicopter, and foot! In fact, we were recognized as the southernmost passenger ship in the world and it was several days before we saw another ship. After returning to Ushuaia, we flew to Patagonia to explore El Calafate’s impressive Perito Moreno glacier and El Chaltén to hike around the iconic Fitz Roy. The wildlife, landscapes, and experiences on this trip were among the best we’ve found in our travels and will be tough to top!