Classic Antarctica: Discovering the Peninsula Aboard Lyubov Orlova (11 Days starting from $6,800)

Classic Antarctica: Discovering the Peninsula Aboard Lyubov Orlova

An 11-Day tour starting from $6,800

Length:	11 Days
Type:	Expedition
Category:	Antarctica
Operator:	Quark
Tour Code:	QK-CA01

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About This Tour

A softer adventure with a relaxed pace, yet all the thrills - wildlife, research stations, icebergs and more. Expedition Ships: Adventures in Comfort.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
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Rates for the 2008-09 season include:
* Hotel accommodation: one night pre-expedition with breakfast.
* Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping.
* All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage.
* All shore landings and Zodiac excursions per the daily program.
* Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.
* Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
* Photographic Journal on DVD.
* Polar Arts program with interactive workshops.
* A pair of expedition boots on loan for shore landings.
* Coffee, tea, and cocoa available around the clock.
* Comprehensive pre-departure materials.
* Group transfers from the hotel to the ship at the embarkation port, and from the ship to the local airport on disembarkation – plus all baggage handling aboard ship.
* All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.

Day 1 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Getting to this frontier town is easy, because the local airport is served by flights from Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile. We've included a night at one of the city's good hotels, to ensure you don't miss a moment of the expedition.

Day 2 Embarkation Day
Transfer you to the ship for embarkation.

Day 3-4 The Drake Passage
Become familiar with the ship on this your first full day at sea. Members of the Expedition Team keep you company on deck, identifying seabirds that glide along side of the ship for miles at a time.

Day 5-8 Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
Shore landings are announced the night before in the daily program delivered to your cabin. Your exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula may include visits to penguin rookeries, research stations and encounters
Although each voyage is painstakingly planned, it is impossible to provide prior to departure a definitive summary of the journey you'll experience. The Expedition Leader in cooperation with the ship's Captain adjusts the route as the expedition unfolds to take advantage of the best weather and ice conditions. For this reason, no itinerary is the same.

Day 9-10 The Drake Passage
The Expedition Team enriches the voyage with formal presentations that are chosen specifically in response to the sightings and activities that you experienced. If you have sighted orcas, then you can expect a presentation on their life cycle.. If you were one of the lucky few to see a Southern Right Whale during your expedition then you will learn about that species. That is one reason that every Classic Antarctic expedition is unique.

Day 11 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Exchange photographs and e-mail addresses with your new found friends, before being transferred to the airport for your flight home.

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)
2/1/2009 - 2/11/2009	$6,800
2/10/2009 - 2/21/2009	$6,800
2/20/2009 - 3/3/2009	$6,800
3/2/2009 - 3/13/2009	$5,700

Prices are based on Main Deck or Captain's Deck Twin Prices are per person, based on Double Occupancy, US Dollars. Other Cabin types are available For Triple Occupancy - in the lowest cabin - prices from $3500-$4900 Main Deck Single Cabin - prices from $9690-$11,560 Lower Deck Twin - prices from $5100-$6100 Superior Cabin - prices from $6500-$8100 Amsterdam Suite - prices from $7500-$9200 If I book this expedition, what additional major expenses will I incur? 1. All Expeditions passengers are required to obtain and verify travel insurance that covers emergency evacuation. Please note that in many instances medical evacuation insurance can be obtained separately from trip cancellation coverage. 2. Transportation to and from the embarkation point is not included in the cost of the expedition. 3. Wearing the right clothes is essential. Mean coastal temperatures are seldom far below freezing. However sunny conditions can swiftly shift to storms with very cold winds and snow flurries. A parka, gloves, hat and scarf are essential. Once you have booked, we will provide you with a complete list of what to pack. What is the average age and nationalities of travelers on this expedition? Expedition Ship travelers range in age from 20 to 80 with the majority between 30 and 75. Our expedition members are independent-minded travelers from around the world with a strong interest in exploring remote regions. Must I understand English to participate? Our voyages appeal to an international audience. About 40% of the travelers who join our voyages come from countries where English is not the first language. English is the language used for all documents, communications, shipboard announcements and education program presentations. While most of our travelers have a working knowledge of English, their level of proficiency with the language varies greatly. If you have questions on how your knowledge of English may impact your experience, please contact our office and one of our Sales Representatives will be happy to discuss this with you. Do I have to be fit to join one of these expeditions? In general you do not, as this expedition is by ship with shore excursions that are not physically demanding. However travelers on Lyubov Orlova must be able to make their way down a steep, narrow gangway on the side of the ship to the Zodiac for shore excursions. Travelers on Ocean Nova, please note that although the gangway to the Zodiacs is less steep, you still must negotiate stairs throughout the ship. None of our ships is equipped with handicap facilities. May my children accompany me on the expedition? On this expedition we welcome children that are at least 8 years of age. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult willing to supervise them at all times. Note that the shipboard education programs are designed for adults.

This itinerary is delivered at a comfortable pace. Shore landings will be in the Peninsula. There is an in-depth education program, with an artist-in-residence on selected voyages.

Sail Aboard Lyubov Orlova: In the fall of 2006, the spacious, ice-strengthened Lyubov Orlova underwent extensive renovations to the forward lounge, dining room and cabins. 110 Guests Destinations: Antarctica 2008-09 - Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) All prices are per person.

Expedition Summary
Day 1 Ushuaia.
Day 2 Embarkation Day
Day 3-4 The Drake Passage
Day 5-8 Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
Day 9-10 The Drake Passage
Day 11 Disembarkation - Ushuaia

Prices are based on Main Deck or Captain's Deck Twin
Prices are per person, based on Double Occupancy, US Dollars.

Other Cabin types are available
For Triple Occupancy - in the lowest cabin - prices from $3500-$4900
Main Deck Single Cabin - prices from $9690-$11,560
Lower Deck Twin - prices from $5100-$6100
Superior Cabin - prices from $6500-$8100
Amsterdam Suite - prices from $7500-$9200

If I book this expedition, what additional major expenses will I incur?
1. All Expeditions passengers are required to obtain and verify travel insurance that covers emergency evacuation. Please note that in many instances medical evacuation insurance can be obtained separately from trip cancellation coverage.
2. Transportation to and from the embarkation point is not included in the cost of the expedition.
3. Wearing the right clothes is essential. Mean coastal temperatures are seldom far below freezing. However sunny conditions can swiftly shift to storms with very cold winds and snow flurries. A parka, gloves, hat and scarf are essential. Once you have booked, we will provide you with a complete list of what to pack.

What is the average age and nationalities of travelers on this expedition?
Expedition Ship travelers range in age from 20 to 80 with the majority between 30 and 75. Our expedition members are independent-minded travelers from around the world with a strong interest in exploring remote regions.

Must I understand English to participate?
Our voyages appeal to an international audience. About 40% of the travelers who join our voyages come from countries where English is not the first language. English is the language used for all documents, communications, shipboard announcements and education program presentations. While most of our travelers have a working knowledge of English, their level of proficiency with the language varies greatly. If you have questions on how your knowledge of English may impact your experience, please contact our office and one of our Sales Representatives will be happy to discuss this with you.

Do I have to be fit to join one of these expeditions?
In general you do not, as this expedition is by ship with shore excursions that are not physically demanding. However travelers on Lyubov Orlova must be able to make their way down a steep, narrow gangway on the side of the ship to the Zodiac for shore excursions. Travelers on Ocean Nova, please note that although the gangway to the Zodiacs is less steep, you still must negotiate stairs throughout the ship. None of our ships is equipped with handicap facilities.

May my children accompany me on the expedition?
On this expedition we welcome children that are at least 8 years of age. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult willing to supervise them at all times. Note that the shipboard education programs are designed for adults.

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