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| Antarctic Holiday
A 19-Day tour starting from $9,229
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| Enjoy luxury 6 star cruising through South America & Antarctica. Here at the bottom of Earth are some of the world's top attractions, including Patagonia's charming penguins, Tierra del Fuego National Park's rugged landscapes and Antarctica's icy terrain. And getting there is half, if not consideraby more, of the fun. Not only will you have chances to walk the hills of Valparaiso, and admire the distinctly European architecture of Buenos Aires, you can also view the battlefields of the Falkland Islands and see unique wildlife. |
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Dec 20, 2009: Buenos Aires (overnight)
Buenos Aires has frequently been dubbed the "Paris of the Southern Hemisphere," due to its superb restaurants, art galleries, museums and European-influenced atchitecture. Dec 21, 2009: Buenos Aires 5 p.m. Set sail at 5 p.m. Dec 22, 2009: Montevideo, Uruguay 8A - 5P Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay, South America's second-smallest country. Beyond urban limits, 90% of Uruguay's land is devoted to sheep and cattle grazing, as Montevideo is this nation's largest city. Legend tells us that its name originated from the words monte vide eu meaning "I see a mountain," exclaimed by an eager lookout when Magellan's fleet first arrived in 1520. Set in a picturesque location along the River Plate's shores, Montevideo evokes all the flavor of Spain with the massive masonry, hidden patios and palm-shaded plazas that are so reminiscent of that country. Dec 23, 2009: Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean Adjust the compass of you mood and design your day exactly as you wish: paper yourself at the Feng-Shui inspired spa, work out at the state-of-the-art fitness center; teach yourself something new with complimentary language lessons by Berlitz or piano instruction with Yamaha; enhance your computer skills at the Computer University at Sea or learn about art, history and worldly destiantions with engaging lecture series; sneak away to watch recently-release movies in the Hollywood Theatre; shop in luxuy boutiques or simply relax. Dec 24, 2009: Puerto Madryn, Argentina 7A -6P The Patagonian city of Puerto Madryn lies on the shores of the Golfo Nuevo, along the southern coast of Argentina.It was here that a band of Welsh settlers arrived in 1880 aboard the brigantine Mimosa. These pioneers were brought by Viscount Madryn to found a colony far away from the rigors of Britain's Industrial Revolution. Soon they established the town of Trelew and populated the green Chubut River Valley. Others later followed from Scotland and England as small farms and sheep ranches were gradually developed. Today, Argentina's finest wool originates from here. Although this region is not particularly blessed with buildings of great architectural significance or beautiful scenery, it is nonetheless recognized for its opportunities to view such wildlife as sea elephants, sea lions, penguins and birds. Attractions abound. Stroll wide boulevards and leafy parks, view imposing statuary or experience the thrill of an estancia visit. Dec 25, 2009: At Sea Dec 26, 2009: Falkland Islands/Port Stanley 7A to 6P The Falkland Islands are situated some 350 miles east of Tierra del Fuego, 1,000 miles north of Antarctica and, as the locals claim, a mere 8,000 miles from Britain. Port Stanley is home to the majority of the island's residents -1,990 out of a total population of 2,490. These 700 islands have long been of historical importance to scientists and seamen alike. Prior to the construction of the Panama Canal, they offered safe anchorage and provisions for sailing vessels as they headed around Cape Horn. Today, maritime interests center mostly on the British Royal Navy, fishing fleets from a variety of nations and scientific expeditions to Antarctica. Dec 27, 2009: At Sea Dec 28, 2009: Cruising Elephant Island, Antarctica Dec 29-30, 2009: Cruising Antarctica Dec 31, 2009: At Sea Jan 1, 2010: Cruising Cape Horn; arrive in Ushuaia at 6 p.m. and overnight there Jan 2, 2010: Ushuaia until 2P Ushuaia, the world's southernmost town, lies on the triangular-shaped islandof Tierra del Fuego. While Ferdinand Magellan was exploring the straits between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in 1520, he was amazed by the smoke and fires which seemed to appear at every turn. These fires, which were kept continuously alight by the Yaghan and Ona Indians, became the inspiration for the name "Tierra del Fuego," Land of Fire. Little has changed since the days of those intrepid first explorers. The abundant wildlife, scenic beauty and mysterious history of this rugged frontier land still retain an irresistible fascination. Jan 3, 2010: Punta Arenas, Chile 6A - 9P Punta Arenas (Sandy Point) is the only city situated on the Strait of Magellan, the 300-mile waterway which cuts a swath between the mainland and the island of Tierra del Fuego. Punta Arenas is your gateway to a wealth of sightseeing options. Take a thrilling private air charter over Antarctica, explore museums which bring the events of yesteryear alive, or delve deep into Patagonia's frontier regions. Jan 4-5, 2010: Cruising the Chilean Fjords Jan 6, 2010: Puerto Montt, Chile 8A - 5P Puerto Montt was founded in 1853, at the head of the Pacific inlet knownas Reloncavi Sound. Since then it has become the gateway to the Bavarian-flavored Chilean Lake District, a region graced with some of the world's most inspiring scenery. Virgin forests, picturesque towns, snow-mantled mountains and translucent lakes adorn this idyllic setting. A wonderland of scenic splendor awaits - the towering volcano of Mount Osorno, the tranquil Lake Llanquihue, the rushing rapids of Petrohue and the serenity of Lake Todos los Santos. Keen shoppers won't want to miss the great buys at the Angelmó-Handicraft Market, adjacent to the main port gate. Jan 7, 2010: At Sea Jan 8, 2010: Valparaiso, Chile 8A Disembark *Hotel packages available for extended time in Chile.
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