Classic Antarctica: Discovering The Peninsula Tour
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Price pps land only :
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No of days:
10 nights / 11 days
Local payment:
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Payable on Day 1
Countries:
Antarctica
Single supplement:
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May not apply to all nights
Tour Code:
LTCA6
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Join an expedition that allows you to travel in the wake of some of history's greatest explorers to Antarctica - the Great White Continent. Departing from the port of Ushuaia in Argentina we take in the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula, and experience the remarkable wildlife that lives amidst this spectacular scenery of glaciers, icebergs and mountains. We make an average of two landings each day depending on the conditions, and also have time to take leisurely sightseeing cruises using our onboard fleet of Zodiac dinghies. After a long day of exploration there is time to take advantage of the in-depth education programme offered by our expedition team, enjoy the excellent food in the ship's restaurant or relax with a drink at the bar.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Group Size: Max 110 Activities: Zodiac expeditions and shore landings, lectures on board by specialist scientists and lecturers Accommodation: 1 night hotel, 9 nights in twin share cabins Transport: Fully equipped ice reinforced Antarctic vessel, equipped with Zodiac boats for shore expeditions Fully Escorted: By Antarctic expedition leaders, naturalists and lecturers, Zodiac pilots and ship’s crew of around 40 Meals: All meals are included while on board the boat
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Antarctica
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1, USHUAIA: Arguably the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, the capital of the Argentinean province of Tierra del Fuego sits in a beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes mountains. Take time to relax and enjoy the unique atmosphere of this frontier town at the ‘end of the world’ in one of the many excellent cafes and restaurants.
Day 2, EMBARKATION: In the late afternoon we board our ship and begin our voyage through the Beagle Channel to the Drake Passage. This famous route between the tip of South America and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica is named after Sir Francis Drake.
Days 3-4, THE DRAKE PASSAGE: Navigating the Drake Passage we may have the chance to see whales and dolphins, and our ship will be escorted by wandering albatrosses, storm petrels and other seabirds. During our passage we will also enjoy an incomparable education programme from our expedition team to ensure that we are fully prepared to get the most out of our time in Antarctica.
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Days 5-8, ANTARCTICA: We reach the Antarctic Peninsula and begin to explore its amazing scenery and wildlife. Our expedition team will attempt an average of two landings per day using the onboard fleet of Zodiac dinghies. When not taking part in landings, you can don your parka and join fellow travelers on the deck as you sail through the Gerlache Strait or along the Danco Coast, past towering glacier-covered mountains, seals sunning themselves on an ice floe or a raft of feeding penguins. As part of our expedition team, we are accompanied by a historian, who will tell us about the development of the region, an ornithologist who will accompany groups ashore to help identify the many different species of birds and a glaciologist to explain some of the area’s geographical features.
Days 9-11, DRAKE PASSAGE: We begin our return to Ushuaia through the Drake Passage, and have some time to reflect on our Antarctic adventure. Tour ends on arrival in Ushuaia.
B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner
DEPARTURE DATES
18 December 2008, Thursday
GBP
Triple
2370
Lower deck twin
3110
Middle Deck Twin
3370
Captain's Deck Twin
3370
Superior
3895
Amundsen Suite
4475
27 December 2008, Saturday
Triple
2580
Lower deck twin
3210
Middle Deck Twin
3580
Captain's Deck Twin
3580
Superior
4265
Amundsen Suite
4845
20 February 2009, Friday
Triple
2580
Lower deck twin
3210
Middle Deck Twin
3580
Captain's Deck Twin
3580
Superior
4265
Amundsen Suite
4845
TRAVEL STYLE
You love to experience the culture and tradition of a destination but with a level of comfort and organisation that won't test your endurance. Explore without roughing it.
Maximum Group Size - 15: You love to experience the culture and tradition of a destination but with a level of inclusions, comfort and organisation that won't test your endurance. You enjoy the freedom of using privately charted vehicles but also understand that sometimes the best way to go is 'local'. Whether a seasoned or a first time traveller, you love to explore without roughing it. Tour Extensions: Traveller-class Extension tours are non-group tours, available on request. Included: All accommodation (usually in comfortable tourist class hotels on a twin share basis), transportation, many meals, and all entrance fees as included in the itinerary. Single Supplement: (applicable to single travellers who wish to have their own room) Usually available and usually not compulsory (check your specific tour for details). Please note: Single supplements do not apply on all boats, overnight train journeys and whilst camping.[Read more about Imaginative Traveller travel styles]
*All Rand prices have been calculated at 1USD=ZAR8.00 or 1GBP=ZAR16.00 and are subject to change according to currency fluctuations
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You love to experience the culture and tradition of a destination but with a level of comfort and organisation that won't test your endurance. Explore without roughing it.