Antarctica (13 Days starting from $6,599)

Antarctica

A 13-Day tour starting from $6,599

Length:	13 Days
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Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3468

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About This Tour

Discover the magic and wonder of the "White Continent" aboard the stylish and comfortable MS Fram. Explore vistas of blue white glaciers and busy penguin rookeries. See breaching whales crashing and scenes of pure ice walls and still waters. Cruise through the Lemaire Channel, where steep, sheer cliffs rise above the narrow iceberg-filled passage. Zip by zodiac boat into small bays and harbors, for personal and in-depth exploration. Explore Whalers Bay on Deception Island with its warm springs and black volcanic sand.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
11 Breakfast(s), 7 Lunch(es), 10 Dinner(s)

Cruise Accommodations aboard the MS Fram. You will make visits by PolarCirkel (zodiac) boats in various locations

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service chargesSANTIAGOIntercontinental Hotel

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Day 10
Antarctica - Drake Passage
Leave Antarctica and cross the fabled southern waters of the Drake Passage again, participating in engaging lectures on the wonders you’ve just experienced. These waters are rich in krill, the tiny shrimp-like crustaceans that are the favored food of many whales.

Day 11
Drake Passage - Ushuaia, Argentina - Disembark Ship - Buenos Aires
Land in Ushuaia, just as many adventurers have throughout history. Disembark the MS Fram and enjoy leisure time in Ushuaia. Meander the local shops and cafes or perhaps join an optional tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park. Later, transfer to the airport and return to Buenos Aires. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore or simply relax.

Day 12
Buenos Aires
Explore the charms of Argentina today on your own or through optional tour excursions. Perhaps you will choose to take off for the pampas and enjoy a typical asado lunch, prepared over an open fire. There, enjoy traditional gaucho music and dancing, hallmarks of Argentine culture. This evening, relish a dinner featuring Argentine favorites before a performance exuding the passion and drama of the dance Buenos Aires has given the world - tango!

Day 13
Buenos Aires - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Buenos Aires. This evening board your overnight flight and return home with memories of Argentine culture and Antarctic adventures filled with gorgeous scenery.

To speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301. Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
2/14/2009 - 2/26/2009	$6,599
2/22/2009 - 3/6/2009	$6,599
12/3/2009 - 12/15/2009	$6,799
2/13/2010 - 2/25/2010	$7,199

Know Before You Go... Passport & Visa Information Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. Destination Facts & Stats Time Zone Buenos Aires is 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Electricity An adapter (which changes the physical plug) is necessary if you plan to use an appliance that operates on standard U.S. appliances. All voltage in Argentina is 220v. Onboard ship, the cabins feature 220 volt current. For safety reasons, travel irons are not allowed. Each bathroom is equipped with a built-in hair dryer so it may not be necessary to bring one. Elevation Highest elevation included on tour is 36 feet (11 meters), in Buenos Aires.

Explore Whalers Bay on Deception Island with its warm springs and black volcanic sand.

Discover multitudes of curious Antarctic wildlife, such as albatross and penguins.

Zodiac into small harbors and islands for in-depth discoveries and personal adventures.

Know Before You Go...

Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Destination Facts & Stats

Time Zone
Buenos Aires is 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

Electricity
An adapter (which changes the physical plug) is necessary if you plan to use an appliance that operates on standard U.S. appliances. All voltage in Argentina is 220v. Onboard ship, the cabins feature 220 volt current. For safety reasons, travel irons are not allowed. Each bathroom is equipped with a built-in hair dryer so it may not be necessary to bring one.

Elevation
Highest elevation included on tour is 36 feet (11 meters), in Buenos Aires.

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