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| Classic Antarctica
A 14-Day tour starting from $7,595
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| From vast penguin colonies to massive, stately icebergs, explore the best of Antarctica by sea and land. |
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DAY 1: USA or Canada/Buenos Aires, Argentina
Depart on your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina. DAY 2: Buenos Aires Arrive this morning and transfer to your hotel, where immediate check-in has been arranged, with time to relax before this afternoon's optional city tour. Meet your fellow adventurers this evening for a welcome cocktail reception. InterContinental Buenos Aires Meals: B DAY 3: Buenos Aires/Ushuaia, Argentina Fly to Ushuaia for a traditional Patagonian barbecue lunch. Later, arrive at your ship and settle in for your first night on board. MV 'Minerva' (formerly called 'Explorer II') Meals: B L D DAYS 4-5: Cruising the Drake Passage The southward journey toward Antarctica is an exciting one, as you join the Captain on the bridge or spot wildlife from the deck - these krill-rich waters are a particular favorite with marine mammals and seabirds. MV 'Minerva' Meals: B L D DAYS 6-10: Antarctica As the Antarctic Peninsula and its offshore islands appear on the horizon, a sense of excitement and expectation begins to build. A first shore expedition is swiftly followed by others, all carefully planned by the Captain and Expedition Leader to take full advantage of each day's possibilities. On most days, two landings are scheduled. Head out in swift and versatile Zodiacs, guided by expert drivers and accompanied by lecturers to a number of islands filled with penguins in the South Shetlands, just off the continental coastline. Expeditions may include Half Moon, Cuverville, Paulet, Penguin, Goudier and Deception. Photograph penguins and nesting grounds of seabirds, and cruise iceberg-strewn passageways of breathtaking beauty. Weather permitting, the ship will call on the Antarctic Peninsula. MV 'Minerva' also plans to sail through breathtaking Paradise Bay and the Lemaire Channel, affectionately referred to as "Kodak Alley," with other possibilities for exploration including a scientific research station and the remains of early-century whaling and sealing stations. After each evening's leisurely dinner, there's time to stroll the deck and gaze at the seascapes in the lingering light of an austral summer twilight. MV 'Minerva' Meals: B L D DAYS 11-12: Drake Passage The ship's return through the Drake Passage is an interlude for recap and reflection, with time to compare notes with your lecturers, and bird- or whale-watch from the deck. MV 'Minerva' Meals: B L D DAY 13: Ushuaia, Argentina/Buenos Aires Disembark after breakfast, and head out to explore Tierra del Fuego's spectacular wilderness before transferring to the airport to board your flight home via Buenos Aires. Meals: B DAY 14: USA or Canada Arrive this morning and connect to homebound flights. Due to the nature of adventure cruising, this itinerary is subject to change based on weather, ice, wildlife and other conditions beyond A&K's control.
Landings on the Antarctic Peninsula and a number of South Shetland Islands including Cuverville, Paulet and Deception Island.
Expedition #91209 & December 7-20, 2009 Twin occupancy..... $7,595 Single supplement..... $1,675 Twin occupancy..... $8,195 Single supplement..... $1,825 Twin occupancy..... $8,895 Single supplement..... $2,370 Twin occupancy..... $9,495 Single supplement..... $2,570 Twin occupancy..... $10,995 Single supplement..... $5,000 Twin occupancy..... $12,695 Single supplement..... $8,675 Twin occupancy..... $13,695 Single supplement..... $12,525 Twin occupancy..... $16,995 Single supplement..... $15,825 Expedition #100120 January 18-31, 2010 Twin occupancy..... $8,795 Single supplement..... $2,200 Twin occupancy..... $9,895 Single supplement..... $2,500 Twin occupancy..... $10,795 Single supplement..... $3,200 Twin occupancy..... $11,395 Single supplement..... $3,400 Twin occupancy..... $13,195 Single supplement..... $6,200 Twin occupancy..... $15,195 Single supplement..... $10,600 Twin occupancy..... $17,195 Single supplement..... $16,100 Twin occupancy..... $21,595 Single occupancy..... $20,500 A&K AIR SUPPLEMENTS Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires charter air ECONOMY..... $650 Taxes are included. All air quotes are subject to change and carry penalties and surcharges. Flight confirmations are based on availability. Prices and departures may vary from what is displayed on this web site. Please call us at 800-554-7016 to confirm the latest pricing and departure information. |
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| Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
