ANTARCTICA
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Experience Antarctica with an expedition cruise and discover a frosted wilderness of glistening white as far as the eye can see. Natural ice sculptures like enormous works of avant-garde art. This is the modern explorer’s final frontier. A place unlike anywhere else on earth where unique nature and wildlife species exist and in fact thrive despite the harsh climate. An Antarctic cruise will bring you through the wonders of the surreal landscape.
LOCATION
TRIP OVERVIEW
Day 1 : USHUAIA TO CAPE HORN
The journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina. After meeting at your hotel, you will then proceed to the local port to embark on your vessel. You will sail along the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, the southernmost town in the world, located on Navarino Island. Here, you will have the time to tour around before setting sail towards Cape Horn.
Day 2 : CAPE HORN TO DRAKE PASSAGE
After crossing Nassau Bay, you will wake up in front of legendary Cape Horn! Weather permitting, board a Zodiac boat and be one of the few privileged adventurers to step foot on this famous and rarely visited island. Back on board, your cruise ship will get ready to set sail towards Antarctica and start the crossing of the famous waters named in honour of Sir Francis Drake, the great 16th century British explorer.
Day 3 : DRAKE PASSAGE TO ANTARCTIC CONVERGENCE
Sailing through the Drake Passage, en route to King George Island (South Shetland Islands). You are invited to relax and enjoy life on board and to take the time to watch wildlife from the glass enclosed lounge or from the outside decks. You may spot magnificent birds such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as Humpback and Minke whales swimming on their way down to Antarctica.
Day 4 : ANTARCTIC CONVERGENCE TO SOUTH SHETLANDS
Once you have crossed the Antarctic Convergence, your cruise ship will be sailing through the Antarctic Ocean. The time has come to start spotting the first icebergs and the first Antarctic land. The South Shetland Islands finally come into view, and you will have the opportunity to travel by zodiac boat into the water and make your first landing to visit a penguin colony. Exploration will continue all evening thanks to the endless daylight.
Day 5 : DEPART PUNTA ARENAS
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
- Neat, clean, accommodation on Double and Triple sharing basis.
- Meal – Breakfast & Dinner (Veg meals on Fixed Menu).
- All point to point sight-seeing as per given program possible in time frame.
- All toll, tax, parking and driver allowances are included.
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS:
- GST: 5%
- Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’.
- All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals
- Camera fees, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, mineral water and startersEntrance at any monument/museums or any other activity fees which is not mentioned in the inclusions shall be borne by the customer on direct payable basis
- Any Entrance fees.
- Tips, laundry and phone calls.
- Anything not mentioned above.
- Any Sightseeing Which Is Not Mentioned In Above Program.
- Other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, landslides etc. and anything not specified in cost included.
- Medical and travel insurance.
Terms of Payment
- 30 days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost
- 29 – 20 days before date of departure: 50% of total cost
- 19 – 16 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost
- Extra meals or beverages.
GENERAL
- Room Service
- Newspapers
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Family Rooms
- Elevator
- Safe
- Heating
- All Spaces
Non-Smoking - Air Conditioning
- Carpeted
BUSINESS FACILITIES
- RooFax/Photocopying
MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
- Telephone
- Radio
- Cable channels
- Flat-screen TV
BATHROOM
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Bathroom
- Slippers
FOOD & DRINK
- Bar
- Breakfast in the Room
- Restaurant with Dining Menu
- FSpecial Diet Meals (upon request)
- Minibar
ACTIVITES
- Hiking
- Cycling
FRONT DESK SERVICES
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Currency Exchange
- Tour Desk
- Ticket Service
- Baggage Storage
- Concierge Service
CLEANING SERVICES
- Laundry
- Dry Cleaning
- Ironing Service
- Shoeshine
- Daily Housekeeping