Antarctica Marathon

Antarctica Marathon

18-Mar-2027
Distance(s): 42.2
14 Days
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The Antarctica Marathon is the ultimate running adventure, offering the rare opportunity to race in one of the world’s most remote and breathtaking destinations. This is a true Antarctic challenge, with snow and ice underfoot, average windchill temperatures of -20°C, and the potential for powerful katabatic winds.

Beyond the race itself, Antarctica delivers unforgettable wildlife encounters, with the chance to spot whales, seals, and penguins in their natural habitat. Complete this once-in-a-lifetime experience, earn your race medal, and enjoy a lifetime of well-deserved bragging rights.

What’s included
  • Guaranteed Race entry to the Marathon / Half Marathon
  • 10 nights onboard the expedition cruise
  • Three meals daily on board the ship 
  • Three nights hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires
  • Breakfast each morning at the hotel
  • Half-day guided city tour in Buenos Aires
  • Welcome reception and dinner
  • Roundtrip flights to Ushuaia
  • Official Antarctica Marathon Tech Race T-shirt
  • Lecture programme on board the ship
  • Zodiac and wildlife excursions
  • Airport transfers (see note below)*

*Note: Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are provided for guests on arrival day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM from the Ezezia International Airport (EZE). If you arrive outside of these days / times, or if you arrive at a different airport, you are responsible to get to the 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 hotel if you book extra nights after the cruise. Transfers back to the airport for departure are your responsibility.

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Packages

Alvear Icon Hotel + Ocean Victory (5 Star)

14 Days | From: 12 Mar '27 To: 25 Mar '27

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Cost in INR Twin Share Double Share Single Room
With Race Entry 1,394,000 1,328,000 2,355,000

All prices are per person.
Please read the Booking Terms & Conditions before confirming your booking.

Payment Terms

DEPOSIT

50% of the package price

Please read the conditions to know the non-refundable part of your payment.

FINAL PAYMENT DUE DATE

On or before October 31 2026.

For more information on cancellation, refund and transfer policy for this event please read
BOOKING CONDITIONS

Itinerary

Arrive in Buenos Aires and check in to the Alvear Icon Hotel. Transfers will be provided for arrivals into Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
This afternoon, join an optional shakeout run before enjoying a free evening to explore Buenos Aires and its renowned dining scene.

Meal: None

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day tour of Buenos Aires, discovering the culture and highlights of Argentina’s vibrant capital.
This evening, join your fellow runners for a Welcome Reception, Dinner, and Race Briefing at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

Enjoy a free day to further explore Buenos Aires or take an optional ferry across the Río de la Plata to Uruguay. Spend the evening discovering the city's renowned restaurants and vibrant atmosphere around Puerto Madero.

Meal: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city. Depending on arrival time, enjoy free time to explore the town before boarding the Ocean Victory for your Antarctic voyage.
Once on board, settle into your cabin before joining a Welcome Reception and important safety briefing.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

Begin your journey through the Beagle Channel and across the Drake Passage. While at sea, enjoy a program of onboard activities and expert lectures covering Antarctica’s wildlife, climate, and history.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a day at sea with free time, onboard activities, and expert lectures on Antarctica’s wildlife, climate, and history. This afternoon, arrive at King George Island as the race operations team heads ashore to prepare the course for tomorrow’s event.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Race Day! Take on the Antarctica Marathon or Half Marathon as you run across one of the world's most remote and spectacular landscapes. Embrace the challenge, soak in the surroundings, and enjoy every moment of this unforgettable achievement.
After the race, celebrate with your fellow runners on board as the ship continues south toward the Antarctic Peninsula overnight.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake to spectacular views of glaciers, mountains, and ice-filled channels as we continue exploring Antarctica. Today's destination is Paradise Bay, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife.
If conditions permit, take part in the unforgettable Polar Plunge and experience the icy waters of Antarctica firsthand.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a full day exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, with hopes of cruising through the fjords near the Lemaire Channel, where humpback whales are often spotted feeding. Weather and conditions permitting, join the expedition team for lectures, shore landings, and Zodiac cruises through this remarkable polar landscape.
If the weather cooperates, gather on deck for a celebratory barbecue and race awards ceremony with your fellow runners.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a full day exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, with hopes of cruising through the fjords near the Lemaire Channel, where humpback whales are often spotted feeding.
Weather and conditions permitting, join the expedition team for lectures, shore landings, and Zodiac cruises through Antarctica’s spectacular wilderness.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a final morning of Antarctic exploration before bidding farewell to the White Continent. In the afternoon, begin the journey north across the Drake Passage.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the next two days at sea as we journey back across the Drake Passage. Reflect on your Antarctic adventure while enjoying the onboard lectures, activities, and amenities.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue sailing toward Ushuaia, with views of land returning near Cape Horn as we approach the end of our Antarctic voyage.
This afternoon, join a fundraising auction supporting Oceanites, followed by a farewell reception and celebration of the incredible journey we've shared.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Disembark in Ushuaia this morning and transfer to the airport for the group flight to Buenos Aires, where you'll connect with your onward international flight home.
For those flying home the same day, international departures from Buenos Aires (EZE) should be scheduled no earlier than 8:30 PM. An additional night in Buenos Aires is recommended to relax before your journey home.

Meal: Breakfast

Our Hotels

Alvear Icon Hotel + Ocean Victory (5 Star)

Aimé Painé 1130, C1107 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina [ View Direction ]

ALVEAR ICON HOTEL

Alvear Icon Hotel is a luxurious five-star property in Buenos Aires' stylish Puerto Madero district, offering spacious contemporary rooms, exceptional dining, a wellness spa, indoor pool, fitness centre, and panoramic views over the Río de la Plata. With premium amenities and impeccable service, it's the perfect place to relax and prepare before embarking on your Antarctic adventure aboard Ocean Victory.

You'll be right next to:

 

  • Puerto Madero Waterfront: Cafés, restaurants & riverside walks — 5 min
  • Faena Art Center: Contemporary art & exhibitions — 8 min
  • Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve: Nature & running trails — 10 min
  • Reserva Ecológica Waterfront: Riverside paths & views — 10 min
  • Puente de la Mujer: Iconic Calatrava bridge — 10 min

OCEAN VICTORY

Purpose-built for polar expeditions, Ocean Victory is one of the newest and most advanced small expedition ships sailing to Antarctica. Designed to offer both comfort and sustainability, the vessel accommodates just 93 ocean-view staterooms, creating an intimate and relaxed atmosphere throughout your voyage.

Onboard, you'll enjoy multiple dining venues, the Albatros Nordic Bar, a wellness area, spacious observation decks, and a modern lecture lounge where expert guides share fascinating insights into Antarctica's wildlife and landscapes. With innovative environmentally friendly technology and exceptional service, Ocean Victory is the perfect base for exploring one of the world's last great wildernesses.

FAQs

Yes. Our Antarctica Marathon packages include a guaranteed race entry. The race entry fee is charged separately.

No qualifying time is required. Participants must be at least 18 years old on race day.

No. As a tour operator, we offer the race entry as part of the complete Antarctica Marathon travel package rather than as a standalone entry.

The package includes Buenos Aires hotel accommodation, flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, accommodation aboard the Ocean Victory, meals onboard, airport transfers, guided activities, Zodiac and wildlife excursions, expedition activities, and support from our team.

The trip includes 5-star accommodation at the Alvear Icon Hotel in Buenos Aires and accommodation aboard the Ocean Victory expedition ship. Several cabin categories are available.

Yes. Solo travellers can be matched with another participant of the same gender for shared accommodation. Single-occupancy options are also available at an additional cost, subject to availability.

The course is on King George Island and runs along dirt and gravel roads between the nearby research bases. Expect uneven terrain, loose gravel, mud, and potentially snow or ice depending on conditions. The route can change based on weather and local conditions.

Drink stations are positioned at the corners about every 3km. You must bring your own water bottles along with any electrolyte replacements fluids that you commonly use. Only water is provided along the route. Portable toilets will be available in tents at the start/finish area and two remote parts of the course. There are no indoor facilities for changing clothes or to stay warm. 

Yes. Travel insurance is mandatory, including at least US$200,000 in emergency evacuation coverage. Proof of insurance may be requested during the voyage.

A water-resistant trail shoe designed for off-road running is recommended. Bringing two pairs is advised as the course can be wet and muddy. Racing flats and trekking poles are not recommended/allowed.

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Booking Conditions

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

  • A Tour Application must be completed by each traveler.
  • A booking deposit of 50% of the package price per person is required to secure your place.
  • The balance of payment is due October 31, 2026.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • The deposit is refundable if cancellation is received in writing before 1st July 2026.
  • INR 225,000 per person cancellation fee will be charged if cancellation is received in writing after July 1st, 2026, and before August 1, 2026.
  • INR 410,000 per person cancellation fee will be charged if cancellation is received in writing after August 1, 2026, and before October 1, 2026. No refund applies to cancellations after October 1, 2026

OTHER CONDITIONS

All bookings are non-transferable. So, no switching people, years, or trips.

Insurance:

  • Medical evacuation insurance is mandatory for all passengers.
  • All passengers are responsible for any expenses incurred due to airline or ship delays.

Important Note: 

  • If the event is not held due to circumstances beyond our control such as but not limited to weather, acts of God or force majeure, no refund of travel expenses or entry fees will be reimbursed.
  • The Active Holiday Company, the agents and the tour operators assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity caused by any reason whatsoever by any party offering such services. All terms and conditions for this race are governed by the laws of Massachusetts. The right is reserved to cancel the tour prior to departure with a full refund made as full settlement to the passenger
  • We reserve the right to change the itinerary due to flight schedule changes, weather or any other reason that may deem necessary for the safe and enjoyable execution of this trip.
  • Use and promotion of competitor brands, products and logos - specifially of any company involved in selling marathon trips is strictly prohibited on all Active Holiday Company trips. This can result in your removal from our trip without any refund and refusal on future trips.

Exclusions

  • The cost of visas, passport, insurance is not included in the tour price unless stated otherwise
  • Any meals not mentioned under inclusions are at your own expense
  • Single rooms and optional tours and extra nights cost extra
  • Arrival and departure transfers are not included in your tour price
  • Excess baggage, porterage, laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages are considered personal expenses and not included in your tour price
  • GST, VAT, and other taxes as applicable in India are additional to the tour price

Event Details

Speciality

  • Seven Continents Club experience
  • One of the world’s most remote marathons
  • Glaciers, mountains & polar wilderness
  • Penguins, seals & Antarctic wildlife*
  • Gravel, mud, snow & ice course
  • Purpose-built expedition ship & expert guides
  • Full safety & environmental support

*Wildlife sightings vary and follow Antarctic environmental guidelines.

Events (Distances & Date)

42.2 km | 18 Mar 2027

Start Time

To be confirmed on race day, subject to weather and expedition logistics.

Race Start and Finish

Bellingshausen Station, King George Island, Antarctica

Weather

Cold polar conditions are expected, with average temperatures around -2°C to 3°C. Expect brisk winds, the chance of snow, and rapidly changing weather, with cool daylight conditions ideal for Antarctic expedition activities.

Travel Tips

Polar Plunge

Take the ultimate bucket-list challenge with a refreshing dip into Antarctica's icy waters.

Photography

Capture unforgettable moments of stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and shimmering blue ice.

Wildlife Watching

Spot playful penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds in one of the world's richest polar ecosystems.

Kayaking

Paddle quietly through calm polar waters for a truly immersive Antarctic adventure.

Shore Landings

Step onto the Antarctic continent and explore pristine landscapes, penguin colonies, and historic sites.

Reviews

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669 of 669

Mr

Excellent experience from start to finish. Everything was well organized, communication was clear, and the team was very supportive. The hotel, transfers, and race arrangements were all handled professionally. I would definitely travel with Active Holiday Company again.

The ah-ha moment on the trip

Seeing thousands of runners at the start line and crossing the finish line reminded me that consistency and determination can achieve any goal.

Tips for future travellers for this trip

Arrive a few days early to adjust and collect your race pack without stress. Bring comfortable walking shoes, stay hydrated, and enjoy the atmosphere before race day. Trust the itinerary and follow the guidance from the Active team.

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obaid Binkhadim
May 2026
668 of 669

Wonderful Experience with Gauri and the Team

I booked my first marathon holiday with them and it was a wonderful experience. Gauri and all the staff are very friendly and helpful. They don’t just book your holiday,they look after you during the whole trip. They took us to nice restaurants for lunch and organized a lovely party after the marathon. Everything was well organized and easy. I will definitely contact Gauri again to book my next marathon holiday.

The ah-ha moment on the trip

Lunch at the vineyard restaurant. The beautiful views and the great food.

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Dev Pradhan
May 2026
667 of 669

Awsome Cape Town Trip

This was my third marathon trip with Active and one of the best. The hotel location, the vineyard trip and the after party was awsome. Thank you Gauri.

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Sanjeev Aryal
May 2026
666 of 669

Amazingly Organised

Very well planned..the hotel selection was just near the start and finish line..5 mins walk.

The ah-ha moment on the trip

Walking back to hotel after the marathon was cake walk due to proximity

Tips for future travellers for this trip

All the trips from Active

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NAKUL MAHESHWARI
May 2026
665 of 669

Amazing SA trip with Active holiday

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Ahmad Alkhayat
May 2026
664 of 669

Amazing trip

Had an amazing time in cape town . My hotel was fantastic and the most strategic location ever . Just minutes walk from the start finish and expo . Thanks again for an amazing experience guys .

The ah-ha moment on the trip

Location location location

Tips for future travellers for this trip

Not a single thing .

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Jamal Alkhanji
May 2026
663 of 669

Capetown Marathon

This is my 5th trip with Active Holidays, and every single experience has been absolutely wonderful. They not only provide great accommodation, but also take the best care of every other aspect of the trip. Thank you, Gouri!

The ah-ha moment on the trip

Lunch meet up and After party, memorable evening.

Tips for future travellers for this trip

You guys are perfect!

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Kalyani Satija
May 2026
662 of 669

Its time for Africa !!!

Ran my first WMM courtesy Active team and I am so happy with the way things were organised by them. Kudos to Active team 👍

Tips for future travellers for this trip

Just believe on Gauri and team and they will do best for you

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Sumeet Jain
May 2026
661 of 669

Marathon

Location of the Hotel was perfect.

The ah-ha moment on the trip

Finishing of the marathon.

Tips for future travellers for this trip

Go for it. Running in Cape Town is different.

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Shambhu Dahal
May 2026
660 of 669

Extraordinary experience

Cape Town Marathon was just amazing. You couldn’t have asked for better weather, a fabulous picturesque route, incredible community support and superb arrangements. The energy throughout the course was electrifying and every stretch offered breathtaking views. The volunteers, spectators and fellow runners made the entire experience truly memorable. And when it comes to Active Holidays, Gauri and her team never settle for anything less than perfect. From the excellent hotel stay — just 500 meters from the start line for me — to the wonderful get-together with fellow runners, the city tour, partial route recce, pre-race lunch and post-race dinner, everything was thoughtfully planned and exceptionally well managed. Just amazing from start to finish.

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Upendra Tripathi
May 2026

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