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Brazil, Patagonia, the Falklands & Antarctica
26 days - Prices $19,990 to $37,290
Departures:
11/27/2009
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Corinthian II
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Highlights:
Luxury expedition ship, Paranagua (Brazil), Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn (Argentina), stunning Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, four full days exploring Antarctic Peninsula.
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Rates:
$19,990 to $37,290
Summary:
This epic voyage pairs the exotic ports of the South American east coastline with the stunning vistas of Antarctica?s ice fields. From the unrivaled beauty of Rio de Janeiro, cruise aboard the elegant, 114-guest Corinthian II along the coast of Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina?s remote Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. From the southernmost tip of the continent, leave the inhabited world behind to experience the wonders of Antarctica, nature?s antidote to a world digitalized and hyperlinked. For four full days, explore the Antarctic Peninsula and its surrounding islands amid the forgiving temperatures of the Austral Summer.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Home City
Board your flight for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Day 2: Santos / Sao Paulo or Guaruja / Santos
Travel to dynamic São Paulo. Discover the city?s historic buildings, contemporary architecture, and Museu de Arte. Also enjoy free time exploring its cafes and boutiques. Alternatively, spend the day in Guaruja and Santos. In Guaruja, take a walk on the most famous beaches in São Paulo State. In Santos, visit the Orchid Garden.
Day 3: Paranagua / Curitiba / Parangua
Travel by train to Curitiba, via Brazil?s most spectacular rail journey, glimpsing high peaks, deep gorges, and waterfalls. Curitiba is one of Brazil?s loveliest towns, with shaded squares and distinctive architecture.
Days 4-5: At Sea
These two days are spent at sea.
Day 6: Montevideo, Uruguay
Call at Montevideo, Uruguay?s capital. A tour focuses on the historic port town, rich in Art Deco, Italian, and colonial Spanish architecture.
Day 7: Mar del Plata, Argentina
One of Argentina?s oldest and most famed resorts, Mar del Plata is now a thriving city. Explore the Cathedral; Villa Ortiz Basualdo, housing the Municipal Museum of Art; Victoria Ocampo Cultural Center; and Sea Museum.
Day 8: At Sea
Today is spent at sea sailing toward Puerto Madryn.
Day 9: Puerto Madryn and the Valdes Peninsula
Call at the Patagonian town of Puerto Madryn for an excursion to the Valdés Peninsula. The Gulfs of San Jose and Nuevo lie on either side of the peninsula, allowing for ideal observation of unique marine life such as the southern right whale and the southern elephant seal.
Days 10-11: At Sea
These two days are spent at sea.
Days 12-13: Westpoint Island / Saunders Island / Stanley, Falkland Islands
Explore the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands. On Westpoint Island, walk across the moors to a rookery of Black-Browed Albatross and Rockhopper Penguins. On Saunders Island, discover dramatic beaches teeming with Gentoo and Magellanic Penguins, as well as Cormorant and Black-Browed Albatross colonies. Also visit Stanley, the Falklands? quaint capital.
Day 14: At Sea
Today is spent at sea sailing toward Ushuaia, Argentina.
Day 15: Ushuaia, Argentina
From Ushuaia?the world?s southernmost city, surrounded by the Darwin Cordillera and forests of southern beech?navigate the Beagle Channel. En route, enjoy a spectacular vista of glaciers and green, misted mountains.
Days 16-17: At Sea
Albatross and Cape Petrels are among the birds that accompany the ship?s passage to Antarctica.
Days 18-22: Antarctica Peninsula and Islands
Enjoy four days exploring the pristine wilderness of Antarctica. As Corinthian II sails through scenic waterways, witness a breathtaking panorama of icebergs, blue glaciers, and jagged, snow-capped mountains. Aboard the ship?s fleet of Zodiacs, cruise among ice floes, explore penguin rookeries, and visit with scientists at research stations. Although the itinerary varies according to ice and wind conditions, we plan to land at such places as Petermann Island, where humpback and minke whales are often sighted offshore; Paradise Bay, the habitat of Gentoo Penguins and leopard seals; and the famed Lemaire Channel.
Days 23-24: At Sea
These two days are spent at sea.
Day 25: Ushuaia, Argentina / Buenos Aires, Argentina / Return Home
Disembark and transfer to the airport for the flight to
Buenos Aires to connect with flights home.
Day 26: Arrive Home
Today, you arrive home.
Notes:
Special Terms for this Voyage:
Payment Policy
A $1,000 deposit per person is required to confirm your reservation. Final payment is due 30 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations are subject to a $300 per person fee.
- 31-60 days prior to departure will be assessed a penalty of $1,000 per person.
- Within 30 days of departure
are subject to a 100% penalty.
Included:
23-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 114-guest Corinthian II; Group flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires; Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship; All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise; Complete program of tours and excursions; Educational program of lectures and discussions by accompanying guest lecturers and onboard naturalist guides; Professional expedition leader, cruise staff, and trip directors; Expedition parka; complete pre-departure materials, and detailed cruise log; Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated program departure and arrival dates; Port and embarkation taxes; Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers; Physician aboard ship.
Not Included:
Airfare (other than the designated group flight between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires); visa and passport fees; luggage, cancellation, and accident insurance; meals and beverages other than those specified above; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel.
Airfare: Airfare is not included in the rates. Please call your travel agent for flights to Rio de Janeiro, returning from Buenos Aires.
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