Antarctica - The White Continent

1 night accomodations at the Grand Hyatt in Santiago, Chile

Santiago, Chile city tour

Accomodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary

All meals and non-alcoholic beverages shile on ship

Daily Zodiac exploration while in the Antaractic Peninsula

Experienced Expedition Leaders including historians, experts & undersea specialists.

Onboard each ship, you'll find Zodiacs, sea kayaks & snorkeling gear.

Lounge, library & wellness center onboard

Chefs create delicoius meals - using fresh, local and organic ingredients that reflect the cruisine of the places you visit.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available), meals not indicated, baggage/accident/travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, e-mail, laundry. Gratuities to ship’s crew at your discretion.

DAY 1 — U.S./Santiago, Chile
Depart Miami this evening on an overnight flight to Santiago. We've found that Miami is a convenient gateway for most, but other air alternatives are available.

DAY 2 — Santiago/Grand Hyatt
We arrive in Santiago this morning. With the soaring Andes as a backdrop, Santiago makes a spectacular and welcoming first impression — as does our hotel, the Hyatt Santiago, located in a gracious residential neighborhood. In the afternoon, we have a panoramic overview of the city including a visit to the Pre-Columbian Museum. Return to the Hyatt for a relaxing dinner. (L,D)

DAY 3 — Santiago/Ushuaia, Argentina/Embark Ship
The morning's LAN Chile charter flight offers some rare views as we fly over the vividly rugged terrain of Patagonia before landing in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world. We'll have a traditional Argentinean barbecue for lunch and board National Geographic Endeavour or Explorer. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 — At Sea
We awake this morning well into our journey across the Drake Passage. Lying between Cape Horn and the Antarctic Peninsula, the Drake holds a unique place in maritime lore. Sometimes misty and gray, other times calm and clear, crossing the legendary Drake Passage is unforgettable - a milestone in any adventurer's personal travel history. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 — At Sea/Antarctica
Our first landfall is at one of the many islands of the Antarctic Peninsula region, taking hikes and Zodiac forays with our Naturalists. (B,L,D)

DAY 6-11 — Antarctica
Days 6-11 - With nearly 24 hours of daylight at this time of year, we make the most of our six days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and its surrounding islands. Out there, our ship will freely roam. Our expedition team is a veteran one, and their expert knowledge of Antarctica's waters enables us to take advantage of the unexpected. We'll be out daily - experiencing Antarctica with all our senses as we walk, cruise in Zodiacs, and paddle kayaks through berg fields, hearing the Antarctic seltzer (gases escaping from dissolving icebergs) around us, the cries of the penguins, and the huge, nurturing silence of this perfectly pristine place. We may sail through the incomparable Lemaire Channel, known as Iceberg Alley, where a hush falls over onlookers as bergs of beauty and scale drift by. We'll learn to identify penguins, paddle kayaks through berg fields and land with Zodiacs on the "White Continent." (B,L,D)

DAY 12 — Antarctica/At Sea
Depending on conditions, we aim to make one last landfall before heading back across the Drake Passage. (B,L,D)

DAY 13 — At Sea
As we sail back to Ushuaia, an albatross or two may join the avian escort of seabirds that cross our bow. There’ll be plenty of time to enjoy a wellness treatment, log some time in the gym, or catch up on the book you haven’t had a minute to read. (B,L,D)

DAY 14 —Ushuaia/Disembark/Santiago
After breakfast, we disembark in Ushuaia with some time to explore before proceeding to the airport for our LAN Chile charter flight to Santiago, and an overnight flight to Miami. (B,L)

DAY 15 — Arrive Miami/Home
Note: Voyage cost includes charter flights Santiago/Ushuaia/Santiago.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
11/27/2010 - 12/11/2010	$10,270
12/7/2010 - 12/21/2010	$10,270
12/17/2010 - 12/31/2010	$10,270
12/27/2010 - 1/10/2011	$10,270
1/6/2011 - 1/20/2011	$10,270
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View magnificent mountains, towering icebergs and ice formations that make up the dramatic Antarctic landscape.

Cruise aboard sturdy Zodiac landing craft in search of leopard seals.

Kayak in protected waterws, paddling around icebergs as penguins swim nearby.

Walk ashore amid thousands of penguins, including gentoo, Adelie and chinstrap.

Explore the world's last great wilderness in the cmpany of a team of top naturalists.

This itinerary operates on either the National Geographic Endeavour or the National Geographic Explorer.

Itinerary does operate in reverse on certain dates.

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