South America Explorer and Antarctica Experience (20 Days starting from $3,900)

South America Explorer and Antarctica Experience

A 20-Day tour starting from $3,900

Length:	20 Days
Type:	Expedition Cruise
Category:	Antarctica Cruise
Operator:	Holland America
Tour Code:	HA-SAAEX

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About This Tour

Come discover Antarctica's unwordly peaks sculpted by ice and time, nesting penguins and seal-chasing whales. No clocks or calendars rule this world - only weather and ice. On either side of the White Continent lie astonishing discoveries, from the ebullient spirit of Rio to the cool beauty of the Chilean Lake District...the best of two continents!

What's Included
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*Accomodations
*Cabin Steward with twice daily housekeeping
*Luxurious dining rooms
*Casual dining restaurants
*Complimentary 24-hour in room dining
*One crew member for every two guests *Ice service, shoe shine service *Use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge and personal concierge service for Penthouse and Deluxe Verandah guests
*Lavish Las Vegas-style production shows
*Talented vocalists, illusionists, comedians and vareity acts
*Casino gaming available, movie, Piano Bar
*Crow's Nest Nightclub
*Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine
*Explorations Speaker Series featuring experts on history, culture and cuisine of ports of call

Day 0: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Day 1: Rio de Janeiro 5:00 p

Its stunning setting and joyous lust for life make Rio a cidade maravilhosa, "marvelous city." Ipanema, Copacabana, samba - the words alone conjure Brazilian paradise. Sample shore excursion: A Night Out in Rio - Dinner & Samba Show; Beaches of Rio & Sugarloaf Mountain; Corcovado & Rio City Tour

Day 2-3: At Sea

Day 4: Buenos Aires, Argentina 6A - 9P

In the "Paris of South America," find ten million portenos passionate about futbol, tango and theater at midnight. A short flight away, Iguazu Falls roars in the jungle. Sample shore excursions: Tango Show; The Palaces of Buenos Aires; Iguazu Falls.

Day 5: Montevideo, Uruguay 8A - 6P

Friendly and genteel, Montevideo honors colonial customs: long lunches, siestas, high tea. Nearby: Colonia del Sacramento, the oldest city in Uruguay (ca. 1680) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sample shore excursions: Colonia del Sacramento; A Gaucho's Life.

Day 6-7: At Sea

Day 8: Pt. Stanely, Falkland Islands 8A-5P

Scotland under the Southern Cross: moorlands, pubs, red phone booths, sheep ranches, a "cuppa tea." Plus penguins of every type: gentoo, Magellanic, king. Sample shore excursions: Stanley Highlights; Sparrow Cove Penguin Advnture.

Day 9: At Sea

Day 10: Antarctic Sound

Day 11: South Shetland Islands

Day 12: Wilhelm Archipelago

Day 13: Cape Horn & Drake Passage

Day 14: Ushuaia, Argentina 7A-3P

The southernmost town in the world, where dominating peaks loom on three sides; the fourth opens to the Beagle Channel, where sea lions bellow and king crab rules. Sample shore excursions: Tierra del Fuego National Park; Penguins & Beagle Channel.

Day 15: Punta Arenas, Chile 7A-8P

This remote town, pioneered by Yugoslav settlers and sheep ranchers, sits on rolling hills overlooking the Strait of Magellan. Sample shore excursions: Torres del Paine National Park; Antarctica: A Spectacular Flyover; Scenic Patagonia.

Day 15: Strait of Magellan

Day 16: Amalia Glacier, Canal Sarmiento

Day 17: Darwin Channel Chilean Fjords

Day 18: Puerto Montt, Chile 8A-6P

Gateway to the scenic Lake District, a series of fragrant eucalyptus and pine forests, icy lakes, Bavarian hamlets and luminous snowcapped volcanoes. Sample shore excursions: Alerce Mountain Lodge & Lake of Reflections; Petrohué Rapids & Frutillar

Day 19: At sea

Day 20: Santiago, Chile 7P

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The ms Amserdam blends the very latest ship building technology with the artistry, personalized touches and superior service that has made Holland America line one of the highest rated cruise lines in the world. Lowest inside cabin rates from $4,088 pp Lowest ocean veiw cabin rates from $4,783 pp Lowest balcony cabin rates from $7,600 pp Suites begin at $13,400 pp Prices are per person, cruise only on double occupancy and reflect a snapshot taken in the last 24 hours of best fare pricing for rooms in each category. Prices include Government fees and taxes, but do not include fuel surcharges. Pricing and availability subject to change without notice. For real time pricing and availability please call a travel professional at 1-800-942-3301. Fares do not include Fuel Supplement of $7.00 per guest, per day, with a maximum of $98 per guest. What not included: Items of a personal nature or optional programs and activities, such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, laundry & dry cleaning, shore excursions, medical, barber and beauty shop services. Visa required for Rio de Janeiro.

Expect to see hundreds of emperor penguins and Adelie penguins waddling to the sea; pods of killer whales hunting dinner; sea lions & amazing glaciers. Enjoy the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, often called the "Paris of South America." Explore Rio de Janeiro with an overnight stay...plenty of time to take in dinner & a samba show or enjoy the beaches and Sugarloaf Mountain.

The ms Amserdam blends the very latest ship building technology with the artistry, personalized touches and superior service that has made Holland America line one of the highest rated cruise lines in the world.

Lowest inside cabin rates from $4,088 pp
Lowest ocean veiw cabin rates from $4,783 pp
Lowest balcony cabin rates from $7,600 pp
Suites begin at $13,400 pp

Prices are per person, cruise only on double occupancy and reflect a snapshot taken in the last 24 hours of best fare pricing for rooms in each category. Prices include Government fees and taxes, but do not include fuel surcharges.

Pricing and availability subject to change without notice.

For real time pricing and availability please call a travel professional at 1-800-942-3301.

Fares do not include Fuel Supplement of $7.00 per guest, per day, with a maximum of $98 per guest.

What not included:

Items of a personal nature or optional programs and activities, such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, laundry & dry cleaning, shore excursions, medical, barber and beauty shop services.

Visa required for Rio de Janeiro.

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.