Tour Summary
Price: |
from $6,490 |
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15 days |
Difficulty: |
Moderate |
Departs: |
Various |
Antarctica Travel - Crossing the Circle
This 15-day extended expedition cruises south of the Antarctic Circle, where the sun always shines. You'll visit a research station, explore Marguerite Bay and watch the amusing antics in the penguin rookeries. Seals will show you how to relax as they drift along ice floes in bays defined by walls of ice.
- Itinerary
- Pricing Detail
- Vessels
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Upon arrival in Ushuaia, welcome and transfer to your hotel. If time permits, explore the local surroundings at your own pace.
Day 2: Ushuaia / Embark
Crossing the Circle is the goal of this expedition. So, weather depending, the ship may push south rapidly from Ushuaia.
Day 3 - 4: Drake Passage
The Drake is legendary for its high winds and rolling seas, but the lucky experience calmer weather. If so, we'll keep you busy on deck, on the Bridge and in the presentation room. We'll also prepare you for boarding Zodiacs, shore landings and, if you dare, polar dips.
Day 5 -8: Exploring the Peninsula
The Expedition Team launches the Zodiacs to skim across the water to go ashore, or drift silently while you watch whales feed or penguins frolic aboard ice floes.
Day 9 - 11: The Antarctic Circle
Crossing the Antarctic Circle is an impressive achievement, as most expeditions to the Peninsula do not reach 66° 33'S. Celebrate with a well-earned glass of champagne as we toast the intrepid explorers who have gone before.
Day 11 - 12: Northbound along the Peninsula
There's a story behind every name on the map of Antarctica. Many of the French names that appear are the legacy of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, physician, yachtsman and explorer. He, like you, lived for adventure.
Day 13 - 15: Drake Passage to Ushuaia
As you cross the Drake once again, you'll have time to adjust to a world where day and night are distinct. Upon arrival in Ushuaia, you will be transfered the airport for your return flight home or continue onto to one of our exciting extensions.
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(B): Breakfast (L): Lunch (D): Dinner
Important Notice Actual day-by-day itineraries may vary from those shown in order to take advantage of local sightseeing options, trains or flight schedules changes, or other unforeseen events.
Price (per person based on double occupancy)
- 15 days from $6,490
- Price based on check payment (please add 3% if paying via credit card)
What is Included
- All hotel accommodations
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary - B: breakfast, L: lunch and D: dinner
- All sightseeing as shown as part of an open group (private tours available)
- Services of bilingual professional guides
- Airport transfers
- All gratuities except to guides
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
- Presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
- Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage
- Expedition parka – yours to keep
- Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
- All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- All helicopter transfers and aerial sightseeing according to each day’s program
Additional Budget Considerations
- Kayaking:$795 p/person
- Camping: $195 p/person
- Mountaineering: $550 p/person
- Cross-Country Skiing: $550 p/person
Items NOT included in the price
- International or Domestic flights unless stated in 'What is Included' section above. We will be happy to help you with your flight arrangements at your request.
- Personal expenses such as beverages; lunch or dinner (unless in the itinerary)
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended - see our Travel Tips section for details)
- Excess baggage fees
- Communication charges
- Airport departure or arrival taxes
- Cost of obtaining passports or visas
- Gratuities to guides
- Any other expense not mentioned on what is included
- On icebreakers, any helicopter flying time in excess of that offered for the group will be charged at an hourly rate to be announced on board
Please do not hesitate to call 1-800-667-6134 for additional information.
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| Ocean Nova | Or similar | |
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The Ocean Nova delivers clean, crisp Scandinavian styling and a reputation as an excellent ship in the Antarctic. Built to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, Ocean Nova’s ice-strengthened hull has enabled the ship to park in the ice of the Weddell Sea! Ocean Nova carries only 73 passengers. Activities such as kayaking, camping, cross-country skiing, and mountaineering are available on some voyages. | |
| Akademik Iofee | Or similar | |
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Finish-built for the Russian Academy of Science, the Akademik Iofee is exceptionally stable, yet maneuverable. She has been refurbished for passenger travel. Akademik Ioffe, sister ship to Akademik Sergey Vavilov, has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots. She offers a wider range of cabin categories including rooms with shared facilities for solo travelers. | |
| Akademik Sergey Vavilov | Or similar | |
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This Polar Adventure Ship is exceptionally manoeuvrable and quick. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Sergey Vavilov, sister ship to Akademik Ioffe, has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots. She offers a wider range of cabin categories including rooms with shared facilities for solo travelers. | |
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