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13-Day Argentina & Antarctica

 

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13-Day Antarctica Tours

 

Buenos Aires, Drake Passage, Antarctica, Buenos Aires - Embark on this 13-day Argentina and Antarctica tour and cruise. Rates start at $6,237.

 

Argentina & Antarctica Cruise

 

Step aboard the MS Fram for your 13-day Antarctica and Argentina Cruise through the Antarctic Peninsula. Embark on an exploration filled with guided Antarctica tours, lectures, and PolarCirkel boat landings. Upon your arrival in Buenos Aires, our local guides immerse you in this cosmopolitan city's urbane delights. Once your Argentina and Antarctic Cruise begins you'll find yourself immersed in the beauties of the White Continent where you'll shift into high adventure with our nature-focused excursions and landings.

 

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Argentina & Antarctica Tour & Cruise Departure Dates:  NOVEMBER 17 & 25; DECEMBER 3 & 11, 2009; JANUARY 4 & 12; FEBRUARY 13, 2010

 

Your 13-Day Argentina & Antarctica Tour Itinerary Includes:

 

Day 1: Depart the U.S.

Depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Day 2: Buenos Aires

You will arrive in Buenos Aires in the morning. During the transfer to your hotel, an orientation tour of the city will be given. You will have the rest of the day to explore at leisure, or join an optional excursion.

Day 3: Buenos Aires-Ushuaia Embarkation

After breakfast, transfer to your flight to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city. You will enjoy an orientation tour of this popular and attractive resort town, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, rivers, and waterfalls, before boarding MS Fram for your Antarctica cruise. An informative evening welcome meeting will be held. [B/D]

Days 4-5: The Drake Passage

Set sail for adventure during this two day Drake Passage crossing. Enjoy numerous lectures on fascinating Antarctica, considered one of the most breathtaking and beautiful continents. [B/L/D]

Days 5-9: Antarctica

Antarctica, "The White Continent," is more than half the size of North America. On the Antarctic Peninsula, your tour will be filled with a number of unmatched experiences including:

· Sail through the narrow, glacier-lined Lemaire Channel,

· View Humpback and Killer whales, various penguins, and Elephant seals

Share the breathtaking beauty of Neumayer Channel, with its majestic cliffs.


In addition during this amazing Antarctica tour PolarCirkel boats will visit various locations (weather permitting) including:

· Whaler's Bay with its warm springs and black volcanic sand.

· Half Moon Island is a rookery for Chinstrap penguins, and home to Kelp gulls, terns, skuas and sheathbills.

· Yankee Harbor, home to seals and some 4,000 Gentoo penguin pairs.

· Almirante Brown in Paradise Harbor has views of snowy peaks, ice cliffs, and sculpted bergs.

· Port Lockroy. At this British base, postcards postmarked "Antarctica" can be purchased.

· Neko Harbor's water has a fine mirror finish, flecked with bits of berg.

· Petermann Island, inhabited by the southernmost colony of Gentoo penguins.

· Cuverville Island boasts the largest known colony of Gentoo penguins in the Antarctic Peninsula.

· Wilhelmina Bay, a feeding ground for whales and seals.

· Antarctic Sound where huge mile-long tabular icebergs can be seen.

Brown Bluff where Weddell seals are regular visitors.

 

Days 9-10: The Drake Passage

While you cross this stretch of water, a series of lectures summing up your amazing Antarctica adventure will be given. [B/L/D]

Day 11: Disembarkation Ushuaia-Buenos Aires

In the morning, you will reach the Argentinean city of Ushuaia. Ushuaia is reckoned to be the most southerly city in the world and is situated on Tierra del Fuego Island south of the Magellan Strait. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy independently. [B]

Day 12: Buenos Aires- Return to the U.S.

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the U.S. [B]

Day 13: Arrive in the U.S.

 

Meal codes: [B] Breakfast [L] Lunch [D] Dinner

 

 

EARLY BOOKING FARES PER PERSON (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY):

 

MG

M

Q

QJ

U

N/H*

I

November 17 & 25; December 3 & 11, 2009

10,938

9,969

9,000

8,303

7,589

7,138

6,237

January 4 & 12; February 13, 2010

11,506

10,486

9,475

8,744

7,979

7,511

6,559

 

*Cabin category H is equipped for physically challenged guests.

 

YOUR ARGENTINA & ANTARCTICA CRUISE PACKAGE PRICE ALSO INCLUDES:

- Round-trip air fare from JFK or Miami to Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 1 night pre-cruise & post-cruise hotel in Buenos Aires
- Transfers from Hotel, Airport & ship
- Flight to Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- Flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
- Exploration guide services
- Port fees
- Antarctica Expedition Cruise including landings

 

YOUR ARGENTINA & ANTARCTICA CRUISE PACKAGE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

- Add-on air fare for other U.S. gateways
- Air taxes
- Fuel surcharges
- Gratuities
-
Optional shore excursions