MedTreks Antarctica CME Adventure
Discover Antarctica - The Earth's Final Frontier
Length of trip: 13 days | Group Size: 10-16 | Activity Level: 1-2
February 27th – March 10th, 2027
Price: from $15,895
Lodging: Deluxe Cruise | This Trip is For: Couples/Friends/Solos
Continuing Medical Education: 28 CME/CE with IWLS Certification
Welcome to MedTreks Antarctica! Join us on an 12-day, once-in-a-lifetime journey to Antarctica, the Earth’s final frontier. This unforgettable adventure offers breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife encounters, and opportunities to explore one of the most remote and pristine environments on the planet. This expedition is led by the most experienced teams in the industry aboard a deluxe vessel with spacious suites and personal balconies – offering you an up close chance to uncover the magic of this remarkable place….come experience first-hand why Antarctica is known as the Earth’s Final Frontier.
Zodiac Cruising
Hiking
Polar Presentations
Photography
Itinerary at a Glance
The first two days of our journey begin in the Southern most tip of South America, Ushuaia. We will have a MedTreks Happy Hour on Day One, followed by a full day of exploring the famous and scenic Tierra Del Fuego National Park with incredible landscapes, forests, mountains and lakes. In the evening on Day Two, we will have a briefing with our Expedition team, a Welcome Dinner, and then we will settle in for a second night at our lovely hotel before disembarking the following day on our Antarctica cruise!
Cross the Drake Passage to start your Antarctic adventure on our Antarctica CME Cruise for Medical Professionals. Experience either calm waters or rough seas as you head south. Relax in the lounge or enjoy the fresh air outside. Our team will share information about the landscapes and wildlife to prepare you for upcoming excursions. You’ll know you’ve arrived when you cross the Antarctic Convergence, signaling that Antarctica is near.
Upon reaching Antarctica, you’ll feel a deep sense of awe in this untouched land. Each day, board a Zodiac to explore glaciated bays and landing sites, guided by your Expedition Team. Look for wildlife in the icy waters, including seals and whales. Experience memorable sounds, like penguins squabbling and glaciers calving into the sea, reminding you of the power of this pristine wilderness.
Itinerary - Antarctica
When you travel with MedTreks, you‘re not just signing up for a trip—you‘re joining a community of like-minded healthcare professionals who share your passion for adventure, learning, and connection. Every itinerary thoughtfully crafted by our founder and owner, (a nurse practitioner herself!) with decades of experience in travel. Our expert team of guides and faculty ensure a high-quality, personalized experience and handle all the details so you can focus on learning CME, recharging, and experiencing the adventure of a lifetime. To learn more on Why MedTreks, click on the link below!
Optional Adventure Activities
Stand Up Paddle or Kayak
This Antarctic adventure is packed with incredible experiences, and optional activities can take your journey to the next level. Option to glide along the water on a stand-up paddleboard, giving you an awe-inspiring, up-close view of towering icebergs and playful wildlife. Be sure to pre-book this extraordinary opportunity for $295 USD, as spots fill quickly!
For those seeking a more relaxed yet equally thrilling adventure, our sit-on-top kayaking excursion is a perfect choice. Our expert guides will lead you through the breathtaking icy waters, where every stroke connects you with the serene beauty of the polar wilderness. Like paddleboarding, this activity is also available in small groups and costs $395 USD with pre-booking.
Your Premium Polar Expedition Ship
Cruising in Comfort
Experience the ultimate in Antarctic exploration aboard our state-of-the-art ice-class vessel designed to combine adventure with luxury. With 172 guests, this all-suite, all-balcony ship offers the exceptional service you’d expect from a premium hotel, making it the perfect base for discovering everything Antarctica has to offer.
The ship’s thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces provide unparalleled opportunities to immerse yourself in the wonders of the White Continent. Watch majestic wildlife from the expansive observation deck, enjoy panoramic skyline views from the observation lounge, or unwind in the library with a good book. The Explorer Lounge is ideal for enjoying a drink and sharing stories, while a dedicated lecture theater hosts engaging presentations and discussions led by polar experts.
For health and wellness, our ship features an outdoor running track, a fully equipped gym, a spa – including the world’s only l’Occitane Spa at Sea—and an outdoor swimming pool.
Equipped with cutting-edge hybrid technology, Rolls-Royce engines, and environmentally sustainable systems, the ship minimizes fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, ensuring a greener journey to the 7th Continent.
CME Course Info
International Wilderness Life Support (IWLS)
For medical professionals participating in CME, our Antarctica trip includes the option to complete International Wilderness Life Support (IWLS) Certification. This hybrid course combines self paced online modules before the trip with practical, scenario based learning during the expedition.
IWLS is designed for medical professionals who want to feel more prepared to assess, treat, and make decisions in remote and resource-limited environments. This includes places where weather, distance, limited supplies, and delayed evacuation can shape patient care.
Patient assessment in austere environments, C-spine stabilization and patient movement, Hypothermia packaging and environmental illness, Wound care with limited resources, Splinting and orthopedic injury management, Ocean and water medicine, Travel medicine and global health principles, Wilderness medical kits and evacuation decision-making, Scenario-based simulations for certification.
Scenario-based learning
Hands-On Skills
1 on 1 instruction
Engaging Lectures
- 9 nights deluxe cruise accommodations (double occupancy)
- 2 nights pre-expedition superior hotel accommodations in Ushuaia
- Private guided day tour of Tiera Del Fuego National Park on Feb 17th
- All zodiac transfers and cruising per itinerary
- Group airport transfers (arrival from Ushuaia Airport and departure to the airport)
- An official 3-in-1 Expedition Parka to wear and take home!
- Leadership throughout the voyage with our experienced expedition team
- Presentations by our expedition team
- Buffet Breakfast and Lunch plus Plated Dinner
- All meals, snacks and soft drinks throughout your time aboard
- Emergency evacuation insurance of up to $500,000 per person
- A photographic journal documenting the expedition
- Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic internet browsing
- Shared group arrival shuttle (time TBA)
- Shared group departure shuttle (time TBA)
- MedTreks Faculty and Trip Leader
- MedTreks Wilderness Medicine lectures/workshops
- Flexible interest free payment plans, no booking fees!
- Travel itinerary app to view your itinerary offline anywhere, anytime
- 24 hr in-country concierge support
- MedTreks pre-trip “kick-off call” to give packing tips and answer any questions
- MedTreks Gift Bag
- Access to MedTreks Alumni Group
Extras: All airfare, passport and visa services, airport transfer arrangements, hotel stays before or after the itinerary, meals on shore as listed in itinerary), mandatory waterproof plants for cruising, laundry, bar, beverage, Polar Boutique store charges, gratuities and other personal charges unless specified.
You will fly into and out of Ushuaia Airport in Argentina.
We will have one arrival and departure group transfer included in the tour cost (time TBA) based on flights. You are responsible for paying your own transfer outside of this scheduled group transfer but we are happy to help with transfer arrangements.
Yes! As long as the trip is booked before the final payment is due (90 days before trip start). A non-refundable deposit secures your spot on the trip.
Our CME trips are all accredited for physicians, NPs, PAs and also provide CEUs for Nurses. We provide course information for all the courses that you can submit to your employer. After the trip/course is complete, we provide you with a CME certificate within 2-4 weeks
We provide you with a comprehensive Welcome Package that includes a packing list, resources, course materials, and helpful travel tips for your upcoming adventure.
Yes! We welcome loved ones and non-medical guests. They are welcome to attend all of our workshops and lectures while on the trip at no further cost. Price is per person based one two people sharing a room.
This trip includes 12 nights at deluxe, 4 - star lodges. Rooms are booked double occupancy, 2 people sharing a room with one or two beds (based on preference and availability). Single supplement (private rooms) might be available at an increased price. The sooner you book, the better chance of locking in your preferred rooming situation.
Send us an email! We are happy to set up a call and answer any questions that you might have!
Join us in Antarctica