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Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia
24 days - Prices $18,450 to $35,980
Departures:
11/7/2010 2/15/2011 11/6/2011 2/14/2012
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Highlights:
One of the best trips to Antarctica; great guides, underwater dive master, ROV & National Geographic partnership; recently renovated stylish ship.
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Rates:
$18,450 to $35,980
Summary:
Antarctica is a wild, pristine place with unlimited photographic opportunities. Penguins by the thousands are of course the real stars here. Their comical antics are truly captivating. A visit to South Georgia and the Falkland Islands is the perfect complement for a voyage to Antarctica. The Falklands, whose windswept terrain is reminiscent of Scotland, are a wildlife-rich area with species not seen elsewhere. Visit one of the largest albatross colonies in the world, and see gentoo, rockhopper, and Magellanic penguins. Select departures are Photo Expeditions, see end of page for details.
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Itinerary
Day 1: U.S. / Santiago, Chile
Depart Miami this evening on an overnight flight to Santiago. Miami is a convenient gateway for most, but other air alternatives are available.
Day 2: Santiago, Chile
Arrive in Santiago this morning. With the soaring Andes as a backdrop, Santiago makes a spectacular and welcoming first impression--as does your hotel, the Hyatt Santiago, located in a gracious residential neighborhood. In the afternoon, you have a panoramic overview of the city including a visit to the Pre-Columbian Museum. Return to the Hyatt for a relaxing dinner.
Day 3: Santiago, Chile / Ushuaia, Argentina / Embarkation
The morning's LAN Chile charter flight offers some rare views as you fly over the vividly rugged terrain of Patagonia before landing in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world. Enjoy a traditional Argentinean barbecue for lunch and then board your ship.
Day 4: At Sea
You awake this morning well into your journey across the Drake Passage. Lying between Cape Horn and the Antarctic Peninsula, the Drake holds a unique place in maritime lore. Sometimes misty and gray, other times calm and clear, crossing the legendary Drake Passage is unforgettable--a milestone in any adventurer's personal travel history.
Days 5-10: Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
With nearly 24 hours of daylight at this time of year, you make the most of our five days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and the surrounding islands. Your schedule is flexible, allowing you to take advantage of the unexpected. You?ll sail through the incomparable Lemaire Channel and land on the "White Continent."
Day 11: At Sea / Elephant Island
You pass the speck of land that is the legendary Elephant Island, an unforgettable part of the Shackleton story, where the crew of Endurance finally landed on April 24, 1916. From here, Shackleton and five men set sail for one of the most incredible stories of survival at sea: 700 miles across the Southern Ocean in a 22' long wooden sailboat.
Day 12: At Sea
On the voyage south, watch for icebergs or head to the Bridge for a lesson in navigation. There will also be time to enjoy a wellness treatment in the spa, work out in the fitness center, catch up on a book or simply relax. Each day the Naturalists offer talks that add depth to your experience.
Days 13-17: South Georgia
Renowned for its beauty and vast colonies of king penguins, this is also the final resting place for the legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Teeming wildlife, breathtaking scenery and soaring cliffs filled with birdlife greet the ship. Hundreds of young Antarctic fur seals are on hand as the Zodiacs make landfall. At St. Andrew's Bay, you may come upon 100,000 king penguins.
Days 18-19: At Sea
These days at sea give a chance to reflect on all that has been seen and experienced n South Georgia, and prepare for the exciting days ahead in the Falkland Islands. There will be time to hear talks from staff, read in the ship's cozy library, and search for whales from the Bridge. You may enjoy a rejuvenating massage with a licensed therapist, work out in the gym--or simply relax.
Day 20: Port Stanley, Falklands
See the photogenic tin-roofed, Victorian-style houses of Port Stanley. Visit the Anglican Cathedral with its archway of whalebones and the Falkland Islands Museum.
Day 21: Falkland Islands
The Falklands boast the largest albatross colony in the world, irresistible Magellanic penguins in their burrows amid green tussock grass and herds of enormous elephant seals.
Day 22: At Sea
The last day at sea gives one more opportunity to watch for marine life, and a chance to reflect on all that you have seen and heard, hearing talks from staff and bringing to summary the colossal scope of this voyage.
Day 23: Ushuaia, Argentina/Disembark/Santiago
Disembark in Ushuaia and have some time to explore before boarding the exclusively chartered LAN flight to Santiago, and the subsequent overnight flight to the U.S.
Day 24: Arrive Home
Today, you arrive back home.
Notes:
Photo Expeditions:
11/6/2011, 2/14/2012
The photo team, a National Geographic Photographer and a Lindblad Photo Specialist, will enhance your voyage by working with you on photo composition and exposure; helping you develop your own unique vision; showing you how professionals edit and store images while on the go; and sharing the stories behind some of their greatest images. Whether expert or interested beginner, you'll find added benefits such as walks ashore and Zodiac cruises dedicated to photography, presentations on the creative and technical aspects of photography, and one-on-one mentoring and coaching in the field.
Included:
Accommodations and all meals aboard ship, some meals on land; one hotel night in Santiago, all shore excursions and sightseeing; transfers to and from group flights; tips (except to ship's crew), taxes and service charges; services of a ship physician and natural history staff.
Not Included:
International air transportation; Charter flights between Santiago/Ushuaia ($590 r/t, per person); passport and visa expenses; Chilean immigration fee; travel insurance; gratuities are left to the discretion of the passenger; items of a personal nature; fuel surcharge may apply.
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