Antarctica Season 2007-2008 13-day program: Book any departure before October 31, 2007 and receive free airfare with a savings of $750 per person. Offer is good for new bookings only. Offer is not valid on the following select departure dates: Dec 23, Dec 31, 2007; Jan 8 & Jan 16, 2008. Not combinable with other special offers.
Upon your arrival in Santiago, our local guides will immediately make you feel welcome and well taken care of. You'll have some time to appreciate this cosmopolitan city while staying at a luxury hotel, before embarking on your exploration voyage. There is only one way to fully experience this Antarctica vacation. From trips in Santiago to exploring the frozen landscape and history of "The White Continent," your trip will include exploration by expedition vessel. Convenient charter flights will take you to your embarkation port. With the aid of our expert guides, who provide lectures onboard and off the cuff during landings, you'll have an enthralling, educationally enriching adventurous Chile & Antarctica vacation.
VACATION DEPARTURE DATES 2007-2008: NOV 21, 29; DEC 7, 15, 23, 31; JAN 8, 16, 24; FEB 1, 9, 17
Day 1: Depart the U.S.
Depart from the U.S. on your overnight flight to Santiago.
Day 2: Santiago
Morning arrival at the Santiago airport in Chile. During the transfer trip in Santiago to your hotel, a sightseeing tour of the city will be given. You have the rest of the day at leisure, or you can join the optional excursions.
Day 3: Santiago-Ushuaia/Embarkation
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for 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. In the evening an informative welcome meeting will be held. [B/D]
Day 4-5: The Drake Passage
Less than two days will be spent crossing the Drake Passage. During the crossing numerous lectures will be held on fascinating Antarctica, considered one of the most breathtaking and beautiful continents. You will arrive in Antarctica on day 5. [B/L/D]
Days 5-9: Antarctica
Antarctica, "The White Continent," is more than half the size of North America. This Antarctica vacation on the Antarctic Peninsula takes you on a voyage to experience the narrow, glacier-lined Lemaire Channel, considered one of most beautiful passages in Antarctica-where humpback and killer whales, various penguins, and elephant seals are a common sight-and the breathtaking Neumayer Channel, with its majestic cliffs. Expeditions by PolarCirkel boats will be attempted in various locations (weather permitting), including:
Day 9-10: The Drake Passage
While you cross this stretch of water from Antarctica, a series of lectures will be held on board summing-up topics related to Antarctica. [B/L/D]
Day 11: Ushuaia/Disembarkation–Santiago
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 trip to Santiago. Upon your flight's arrival, transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your disposal. [B]
Day 12: Santiago/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.
Morning arrival in the U.S.
Meal codes: [B] Breakfast [L] Lunch [D] Dinner
FARES PER PERSON (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY):
|
NOV 21–29 & FEB 17 |
4999 |
5999 |
6299 |
6499 |
8599 |
9199 |
|
DEC 7–31 |
5399 |
6099 |
6399 |
6599 |
8699 |
9299 |
|
JAN 8–FEB 9 |
5299 |
5999 |
6299 |
6499 |
8599 |
9199 |
AARP members enjoy a discount of $150 per cabin. for details.
ALSO INCLUDED:
- Roundtrip economy class transatlantic airfare from New York
- Airfare from Santiago to Ushuaia
- Airfare between Ushuaia to Santiago
- Transfers as indicated in itinerary
- Services of expedition guides
- Accommodations in five-star hotels as indicated in itinerary, including breakfast
- Accommodations in select cabin category
- Meals as indicated in itinerary
- Port charges
NOT INCLUDED:
- Add-on airfares from Miami and Los Angeles
- Local entry/departure fees, when applicable
- Optional Excursions
- Gratuities
- Air taxes
- Fuel surcharges of $6 a day
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